I'm back in 1990

Chapter 313: Development Strategy

With more and more foreigners working and living in Shanghai, major shopping malls in Shanghai are now decorating for Christmas, especially the star-rated hotels catering to foreigners, which are decorated in a very luxurious manner.

Keep in mind this was only 1993! Shanghai truly lived up to its reputation as the "Magic City" of later generations, leading the way in commercialization during holidays in China.

Although Huang Xiaochuan wasn't particularly interested in Western holidays, he had to admit that the Christmas decorations everywhere were quite nice.

Recently, he has been frequently accompanying Yu Xiang to go shopping and take photos, which is also a way for her to relax. He feels sorry for his wife. Being a doctor is really not easy. He only came into contact with doctors before because of seeing patients, but now that he has found a doctor-to-be as his wife, he can feel the hardships that doctors face every day.

This is already happening while I'm still studying. In the future, there will be endless professional knowledge to learn, such as medical qualifications, standardized training, and further education. It really is a matter of learning until you're old.

However, Huang Xiaochuan would never let Yu Xiang give up her career and become a housewife at home. He knew that Yu Xiang loved this job, so he would fully support her!

On this trip, Huang Xiaochuan brought a newly purchased Canon SLR film camera. Although Huang Xiaochuan was proficient in using this type of camera, he still missed digital SLR cameras. At least he didn't need to change film frequently, and it even had a built-in point-and-shoot mode. Modern SLR film cameras require a certain level of photography skill from the user. Things like exposure, exposure time, focal length, and focal ring all need to be adjusted manually.

"Yes, yes, yes, scissor kicks, that's it!"

"Snap!"

A photograph captured the moment.

"Stop taking pictures of me all the time! Take some pictures of yourself, and I'll take some for you!" Yu Xiang wanted to take pictures of Huang Xiaochuan.

"Do you even know how to take pictures?"

"You've set up the camera, I just need to press the shutter button."

"Alright then! See, that's settled!"

Holding her camera, Yu Xiang mimicked Huang Xiaochuan's tone: "Smile, keep it up! Okay!"

The two walked from the Bund all the way to Nanjing West Road, taking pictures along the way. Zhou Wei, Li Huan, and the others followed behind, occasionally taking a few photos of the two together.

As they strolled along, they chatted: "Xiao Chuan, my parents said they'd come to Shanghai for the Chinese New Year this year. What did your parents say?"

"My mother called and said that her eldest daughter-in-law is pregnant and is having severe morning sickness. She needs to stay home to take care of her and won't be coming to my place for the Spring Festival."

"Really? When did this happen?"

"My mom called while you were trying on clothes."

Cao Charlie, Huang Boyi, Nan Hui, and other senior executives arrived in Shanghai before Christmas. Several companies had just finished their year-end audits, and they came to Shanghai to attend the meeting at Huang Xiaochuan's request. The main topics were the company's development plan for next year and the company's development strategy for the next five years.

Looking at the Christmas decorations all over the streets, Huang Boyi was a little amazed. Shanghai already had the beginnings of a modern metropolis. It had only been a few years since the reform and opening up, but the speed of development was quite fast. The Inner Ring Elevated Road was fully opened to traffic, connecting the Nanpu Bridge and the Yangpu Bridge. From then on, Pudong and Puxi were connected. The Lujiazui Financial CBD was under construction, and the Shanghai landmark Oriental Pearl Tower was about to be completed.

Pudong is rising up, and now it's a huge construction site. Who would have thought that just a few years ago, it was a desolate place despised by Shanghai residents? The saying "I'd rather have a bed in Puxi than a house in Pudong" is about to become history.

However, ordinary Shanghai residents have noticed a problem: money is becoming less valuable, and prices are rising too fast.

To this end, Huang Xiaochuan specifically used the inflation index released by the central bank as a benchmark to significantly increase the salaries of the employees he controlled. The work relationships of Zhou Wei and the other four were also transferred to Dadao Group. In this way, their salaries no longer needed to be forwarded from Zeng Jiahua. Moreover, after joining Dadao Group, the salaries of the five of them increased significantly.

The meeting was held in Huang Xiaochuan's office in Xujiahui. The office has undergone several partial renovations and is completely different from the original. Although the exterior of the building has not changed much, the interior has changed a lot. The original living room on the first floor has now been turned into a company conference room, which can accommodate 30 people to hold meetings at the same time.

The group's finance, audit, and human resources departments are all on the second floor. Huang Xiaochuan's office is on the third floor, and Mai Guangde's office is in another small office next door, which was converted from the north bedroom.

Next to the main building is a two-story annex. The second floor is the dormitory for Zhou Wei and his five colleagues, as well as Mai Guangde, and there is also a gym. The first floor is the company's canteen and storage room. This is the real headquarters of Dadao Group. The office building rented in Hong Kong is just a place with a sign.

This was Jiang Bixing's first time visiting this old villa. As the general manager of Times Supermarket Company, he was also among the attendees at the meeting.

As the general manager of Dadao Group and chairman of its various subsidiaries, Cao Charlie received special treatment from everyone.

"Chairman."

"Good morning, Chairman!"

"Chairman Cao! I'd like to invite you for tea sometime!" Huang Boyi grabbed Cao Charlie's hand and wouldn't let go, insisting on inviting him for morning tea.

Now Huang Boyi has to lower himself to curry favor with Cao Charlie. Although Cao Charlie was originally found by his company's HR, times have changed and things are not the same now. Who told Cao Charlie to follow the right boss!

Jiang Bixing also took the initiative to greet Cao Charlie: "Chairman!"

This pleased Cao Charlie greatly, and he was also quite moved. He never expected this! Exclusive! An exclusive interview with Four Seasons Leeks and behind-the-scenes footage of the creation of "1990, I'm Back," exclusively for Cola Novels. He, a once down-on-his-luck lawyer, had actually risen to this position, all thanks to his ridiculously young boss.

Therefore, Cao Charlie was absolutely loyal to Huang Xiaochuan. Moreover, Huang Xiaochuan's abilities were astonishing to Cao Charlie. In just a few years, the company had grown to its current size. If it continued for a few more years, who knows what it would become.

Charlie Cao is full of expectations for the future because he can imagine that it will bring him a higher social status and more personal wealth. He is a boss who is never stingy with money when it comes to his subordinates. Perhaps this is one of the secrets to his success.

Just as everyone was exchanging pleasantries, Huang Xiaochuan walked into the conference room carrying a teacup, followed by Mai Guangde.

The meeting room immediately fell silent. Jiang Bixing looked at Huang Xiaochuan in shock, hardly believing it. It turned out that the big boss behind the scenes had been right beside him all along, and he had been so foolish as to only find out today.

Huang Xiaochuan looked around and, seeing that everyone had arrived, said, "Everyone, please sit down!"

He then sat down first, and everyone else took their seats after Huang Xiaochuan sat down. Mai Guangde sat behind Huang Xiaochuan to take notes on the meeting.

The general managers of each company reported on the company's operations and total revenue for the year. Except for Lin Junfeng's Baijiali, which was profitable, Guangda Real Estate and Times Supermarket were currently in a state of only spending money and not earning any. To put it bluntly, they were spending money everywhere but not earning a single penny.

Huang Xiaochuan didn't take it seriously. The two companies were already in the early stages of accumulation, and it would take some time to achieve a balance between income and expenditure. This couldn't be rushed.

After each company finished reporting on their operations, Huang Xiaochuan asked Mai Guangde to put on a slideshow. There were no projectors available at the time, so they had to make do with slideshows.

Huang Xiaochuan didn't have many demands for Baijiali, only asking them to accelerate the pace of opening stores in first-tier cities in China.

The focus is on two companies: Times Supermarket and Guangda Real Estate.

"Old Jiang, according to the company's plan, in 94, two new Times Super Shopping Centers and nine Times Supermarkets must be opened in Shanghai. Within five years, a total of no less than twenty Times Super Shopping Centers and fifty Times Supermarkets must be opened. Moreover, the focus should be on Shanghai as the center, radiating outwards, starting with the neighboring Jiangsu and Zhejiang regions."

Jiang Bixing, however, was full of confidence: "Chairman, as long as the group's funds can keep up, I dare to make a solemn promise here."

Huang Xiaochuan laughed and said, "Money is not a problem for me. In accordance with the group's strategic requirements, you should quickly draw up a detailed plan for me and prepare a budget. If you exceed the budget, you can make up the difference yourself."

"Hahaha!" The others joined in the laughter.

Apart from Charlie Cao, none of the others present knew where the group got so much money. But that wasn't their business; they just needed to do their jobs. Only Charlie Cao knew how much wealth his boss had amassed in the financial market, which was perhaps the source of his confidence.

Huang Xiaochuan continued, naming Guangda Real Estate: "Next year, you need to dedicate half of your efforts to Shanghai, not just to buy land, but also to purchase a plot of land along the Huangpu River opposite the Bund in Pudong to build a skyscraper, which will serve as the group's headquarters. This will be Guangda Real Estate's first time building a skyscraper, and it will be a rare opportunity for you to hone your skills. The day this skyscraper is completed will also be the day Guangda Real Estate makes a name for itself."

"I plan to build this building to be 160 meters tall, and the specific architectural design will be determined through international bidding."

Before Nan Hui could speak, Huang Xiaochuan interrupted her: "President Nan, I know what you're going to say. As I just said, money is not a problem. The group will lend you some money. After the building is completed, it will be handed over to the group for use, and it will be operated under the name of Guangda Real Estate. You should understand why I'm doing this, right?"

Nan Hui nodded excitedly. This was a real-life example of GG, a building over 100 meters tall built on the banks of the Huangpu River. This was real power!

With the money issue resolved, Nan Hui naturally had no further problems.

Then Huang Xiaochuan added, "I will have Guangde give you the strategic plan for Guangda Real Estate for the next five years. Take a look at it carefully, and contact Guangde if you have anything to add."

"Okay, Mr. Huang!"

"Old Jiang, I want to emphasize this again, and of course, other company leaders should listen as well. Employee salaries and benefits must be given top priority. Any losses incurred due to this will be compensated by the group. In short, no employee's interests may be compromised."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

"clear!"

"receive!"

"Don't worry, Mr. Huang!"

"OK!"

"Employee management should also reflect a human touch. This is our company's operating philosophy of 'people-oriented,' which includes both customers and our employees. However, strict requirements must be placed on managers at all levels. Since they are paid high salaries, they must bear the responsibilities that come with them. Anyone who dares to harm the company's interests will be dealt with severely without exception!"

Huang Xiaochuan's serious expression made everyone at the meeting feel a chill, and they all expressed their opinions.

"receive!"

"receive!"

"clear!"

After the meeting ended, Huang Xiaochuan stood up and walked out. Everyone stood up to watch him leave the meeting room. Mai Guangde then smiled and informed everyone, "The group has arranged an annual meeting at the Hilton Hotel tonight. Please don't forget to attend."