Rebirth: My dad is too obedient

Chapter 353: Being used as a gun?

Xu Chen returned to the monitor and found that He Dachang had walked away, leaving only Liu Wenqin sitting there.

"Where is Mr. Andy?" Xu Chen asked casually.

"I'm on a conference call..."

He turned to look at Xu Chen:
"Rancho Santa Fe's case, is Zhou Kai in sync with you?"

Xu Chen: "You haven't had time to tell me yet, just wait a minute."

Liu Wenqin moved a little closer:
"Then let me prepare you first. You may have to endure some grievances when you contact the project party tomorrow."

Xu Chen: “Ah?!”

Liu Wenqin: "But don't worry, this is what Boss Wang Shi wants, and he will help you settle it later...

After all, he likes your plan very much.

In other words, your plan is the bullet that Boss Wang is waiting for."

Xu Chen frowned: "Is it so complicated?"

Liu Wenqin sighed with emotion:

"Even if you become Boss Wang, you still face various struggles.

Even though he is the founder, he still faces some checks and balances and challenges..."

Xu Chen took a breath:
"Don't scare me. I just want to do an advertising project in peace and don't want to get involved in any trouble."

Liu Wenqin smiled and said, “It’s not a big deal for you.

And as Mr. Wang just said, you don’t have to worry about the budget for this project. It is definitely much higher than other projects in the industry.

Isn’t it good to make money?”

Xu Chen: "What's going on?"

Liu Wenqin looked around:

“There are some situations that I don’t think Zhou Kai can tell you all.

I just happened to know…”

Liu Wenqin revealed the mysterious aura of an "intelligence worker" and whispered to Xu Chen.

Xu Chen listened quietly and roughly understood what was going on.

As the founder of Vanke, Wang Shi has now retreated behind the scenes and given the position of Vanke's "general manager" to Yu Liang, the person he trusts the most.

However, after Yu Liang took over, there were still some personnel constraints and checks and balances that have not been fully resolved.

One of them involved a director named Chen Qidong.

Chen Qidong is also on the board of directors, and even Wang Shi can't deal with him at will.

In the company, there are also two or three middle and senior level leaders who are considered to be Chen Qidong's direct subordinates. They are currently constraining Yu Liang.

For the sake of company development, Wang Shi needs to help Yu Liang remove the obstacles, so Chen Qidong's faction needs to be eliminated or suppressed.

The "Rancho Santa Fe" project is a project led by Chen Qidong, in which he has a high say.

Sun Man, currently a vice president of Vanke's marketing and branding, is a direct descendant of Chen Qidong.

It was Sun Man who was in charge of the promotion project of "Rancho Santa Fe".

Wang Shi hopes to use the "Rancho Santa Fe" project to warn Chen Qidong and Sun Man.

Even if possible, Wang Shi wanted to take the opportunity to get rid of Sun Man.

Chen Qidong is a director and cannot be touched directly, but Wang Shi and Yu Liang cannot tolerate a vice president who is disobedient and causes trouble every day...

Xu Chen showed no helplessness:

"Then I really was used as a gun..."

Liu Wenqin: "It's because Teacher Xu Chen's plan is so good!
If you want to use it as a gun, the plan has to be amazing as soon as it is put forward.

This way, we can suppress the other side, and Boss Wang will have a chance to speak up and take the opportunity to strike back."

Xu Chen was speechless.

Liu Wenqin smiled and said: "It doesn't matter whether we are used as a gun or not, as the second party, we just need to make money.

What's more, your plan is very good, and it will become a good industry case after it is released.

From an advertising perspective, I also hope that your draft will be online as soon as possible!"

Xu Chen: "Vincent always speaks too seriously..."

Liu Wenqin: "Don't be too polite. At least I can't write the copy you wrote."

He also had some emotion:

"I have been working in advertising for more than 20 years. I think that as my experience grows, the things I create will be more motivated...

But for both the Jeep and Vanke projects, Teacher Xu convinced me.

You are so young, but you are considered a genius in the mainland advertising circle..."

Xu Chen: "Vincent always exaggerates!"

Liu Wenqin: “It’s not an exaggeration.

I came to the mainland from the Taiwan Strait...

To be honest, among the creative people in mainland China, I have not been convinced by any of them. Their ideas are too old-fashioned...

Except you, Teacher Xu Chen!"

Xu Chen joked: "If you say so, I will take it seriously!"

Liu Wenqin: "When we return to Shanghai, if you are free one day, I will invite you to come to BBDO and teach our young people!"

Xu Chen: "Don't, don't, don't...

I'll go visit and learn!"

Liu Wenqin smiled and said, "You said it, I'll arrange it when I get back!"

……

Xu Chen pondered over Vanke's affairs again:
"So I'm going to a meeting tomorrow, it's going to be a Hongmen Banquet!"

Liu Wenqin nodded: "It's probably a Hongmen Banquet.

So when you submit your proposal tomorrow, it will just be a formality and you may even have to endure some grievances.

But don't worry, Boss Wang will help you get your place back."

Xu Chen felt a little helpless, but thought:
For the sake of money...

……

……

During the break in filming, Xu Chen looked for Sun Amy.

This time they went to western Sichuan and the snowy area to follow the film. Dongchen Advertising only had her, a little girl, so Xu Chen was still a little worried.

"Boss, don't worry about me. It only took one day for me to get familiar with the director team..."

Director Bao Junsen also hurried over:

"Teacher Xu Chen, don't worry, we will definitely take good care of Amy!
There are two girls in my team, and they will be with Amy then..."

Xu Chen: "Then I'll really have to trouble President Paul. Girls are precious and the conditions in the snow area are difficult.

Amy, please be more considerate and caring!"

……

……

Wu Feifei found Xu Chen alone again:

"Is it not good for me not to go with you to the filming? Leaving Sister Amy alone..."

Xu Chen: "Actually, no, Amy is not a fresh graduate, she can take care of herself.

The people on the business trip are all big companies and professional teams, and Amy is familiar with them all, so there won’t be any problems.”

He looked at Wu Feifei and said with a smile:

"Miss Wu, if something happens to you in the snow, I won't be able to explain to your father!"

Wu Feifei stuck out her tongue:

"I won't talk to you anymore. I'm going to help Sister Amy!"

……

……

In the evening, when the shooting schedule was about to end, Zhou Kai came to see Xu Chen again.

"The travel arrangements have been made. I'll send the hotel information for tonight to Mr. Xu's mobile phone later.

The return flight is tomorrow evening."

Xu Chen: "Okay, thank you."

Zhou Kai: "I'll invite Mr. Xu to come down for a cup of coffee!"

Xu Chen: “Okay!”

The two of them went downstairs together.

A few minutes later, outside the cafe.

Zhou Kai was holding a cup of coffee and Xu Chen was holding a cup of hot black tea.

As expected, Zhou Kai came to discuss the "troubles" behind the "Rancho Santa Fe" project.

But since it involves Vanke's internal management issues, Zhou Kai spoke very cautiously and did not reveal too much.

Fortunately, Liu Wenqin had already told Xu Chen the whole story, so Xu Chen naturally knew it well.

Zhou Kai hinted at a little information, and then reminded emphatically:

“Mr. Xu will attend the project team’s meeting tomorrow and just synchronize the plan.

Don't pay special attention to some of the feedback on the scene. Since Mr. Wang has approved this plan, our cooperation will definitely be achieved.

Regardless of how the communication with the project team goes tomorrow, Mr. Wang will directly promote this project later.”

Xu Chen: "Okay, I understand."

Zhou Kai hesitated, then spoke again:
"Is Mr. Xu free on Monday?"

Xu Chen: "On Monday, I was already in Shanghai."

Zhou Kai smiled and said, "It just so happens that we are in Shanghai.

Our President Wang is also in Shanghai on Monday and has a meeting to attend..."

He paused:

"It's hard to say now, but I might have to trouble Mr. Xu to make a trip on Monday."

Xu Chen: "No problem, but you need to tell me in advance so I can make time for it."

Zhou Kai nodded: "Thank you for your help, Mr. Xu."

Xu Chen: "You're welcome. It's my job."

Zhou Kai took a sip of coffee and asked again:
"Mr. Xu, is there only one company called 'Dongchen Advertising'?"

Xu Chen was stunned: "I do have some other business...

What is the reason for asking this question? "

Judging from Zhou Kai's tone, it didn't seem like he was just chatting.

Zhou Kai smiled:
"Our boss just asked...

From what I see, he might want to invite Mr. Xu to join Vanke!

Mr. Wang is still somewhat dissatisfied with the company’s current market branding module, and there may be management positions available in the future.”

"..."

Xu Chen was speechless. He didn't expect that he was already thinking about him.

If it were in his previous life, if he received an invitation for a management position at Vanke, Xu Chen would probably have considered it seriously.

But under the current circumstances, Xu Chen basically would not consider it.

Why would you work for someone else instead of running your own company?
Not to mention the father's "Morning Wind Technology", "Ranbing Sports" alone still has the opportunity to become a first- or second-tier local sports brand.

Wouldn’t it be nice to be your own boss?
And from what Liu Wenqin just said, it seems that there are still some conflicts and quarrels within Vanke. This is a common problem for large companies, and Xu Chen doesn't want to get involved at all.

Liu Wenqin just mentioned that Sun Man, who is in charge of marketing and branding, is the person Wang Shi wants to remove.

If Xu Chen was really invited, it would most likely be to take over Sun Man's position.

If Xu Chen goes there, he will probably be constrained by the current general manager Yu Liang and director Chen Qidong. Just thinking about it makes him feel overwhelmed.

And in terms of salary, for a company of Vanke's size, the annual salary for a director is estimated to be between 1 million and 2 million, and the vice president is probably between 3 million and 5 million...

Although it seems like a lot, it is still a little less than if Xu Chen started his own company.

If you take on a few more advertising projects every year, you can easily make three to five million. The key is that you can be free and casual without having to consider the mood of your superiors or bosses...

Facing Zhou Kai's hint, Xu Chen did not show a clear rejection yet. He smiled and said:

"I am really flattered that President Wang thinks highly of me."

……

……

Towards evening, all the footage was shot.

Director Bao Junsen said loudly:
"The spokesperson studio shoot is finished!"

This was followed by a round of applause from the staff.

Wang Shi resumed his "big boss" behavior, saying "thank you for your hard work" to the staff around him and shaking hands with them one by one.

The photographer set up his camera and arranged a group photo.

Wu Feifei was originally hiding in the back row, but was pulled to the front by Xu Chen.

……

In the evening, the filming team had to rush to the airport and move to Shangri-La in western Sichuan overnight.

Xu Chen spoke a few more words to Sun Amy. Apart from work matters, there was also the issue of safety.

A large group of people gathered around and sent the spokesperson Wang Shi downstairs first.

When getting in the car, Wang Shi shook hands with Xu Chen again:
"Mr. Xu will have to work harder on the Rancho Santa Fe project."

"Don't worry, Mr. Wang. I will definitely do my best and live up to my mission!"

Wang Shi nodded seriously:

"Do your best and live up to your mission...

This sentence is also very well said! "

……

……

Xu Chen finished his project schedule at Jeep and said goodbye to He Dachang, Liu Wenqin, Bao Junsen and others.

Wang Shi's secretary Zhou Kai had already arranged a Toyota Alpha business car for Xu Chen, which was waiting at the door.

Xu Chen took Wu Feifei and got into the car carrying their luggage.

……

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The hotel is right next to Vanke's headquarters center and is also a business hotel under Vanke.

There was still some traffic jam in Pengcheng at this time of the weekend. It took me an hour of stopping and starting on the road to finally get to Yantian from Nanshan District.

The Alfa stopped at the entrance of the hotel lobby and the dark-skinned driver got out to help with the luggage.

Xu Chen thanked him politely and then walked into the lobby with Wu Feifei.

"What do you want to eat tonight?" Xu Chen asked.

"Coconut chicken." Miss Wu seemed to have already thought about it.

Xu Chen smiled and said, "Okay, I want to eat too."

Pengcheng can be considered a "food desert" without many local specialties.

Eating "Coconut Chicken" is one of the few popular and delicious foods in Shenzhen.

Xu Chen had eaten a lot during the one or two years he spent in Pengcheng in his previous life.

Looking back now, I really miss it a little.

……

After checking in, they went upstairs. They were on different floors.

Xu Chen entered the room on the 48th floor and found that it was actually a "presidential suite."

With so much going in and out, it's at least 120 square meters.

Sofas, tables, chairs, beds...all the facilities and hardware are luxurious and high-end at first glance.

Well, the reception level is really high.

It is estimated that the room Zhou Kai arranged for Xu Chen was designed according to the specifications of middle and senior leaders of Vanke.

No wonder Wu Feifei and I are not on the same floor. I guess the room specifications are obviously different.

Xu Chen put down his luggage and half-lying down on the large brown leather sofa, feeling very comfortable.

I feel like this is the life that “Mr. Xu” should have!

……

Although Dameisha is far from downtown Pengcheng, it is also an area with good food and sightseeing.

Xu Chen and Wu Feifei walked around and found two or three stores selling coconut chicken.

I didn’t know how to choose, so I picked the most expensive one.

It was also very interesting to see the shop assistant open the coconut and pour it into the pot.

The tender chicken cooked in sweet coconut water has a fresh and delicious fragrance that makes people's appetite grow.

While Xu Chen was eating happily, he chatted with Wu Feifei about tomorrow's meeting.

When Wu Feifei heard that tomorrow might be a "Hongmen Banquet", she was still shocked.

Xu Chen smiled and consoled:
“We knew it in advance, so it didn’t really matter.

Just treat it as a formality and cooperate in acting out a play.

I can also earn a lot of money from Vanke, it’s a good deal no matter how you look at it!”

Wu Feifei frowned:

"The adult world is so scary, full of fighting."

Xu Chen: "In fact, the environment your father faces is more complicated, and the struggle within the system is silent and turbulent."

Wu Feifei: “My dad never tells me these things.

But I know he is under a lot of pressure sometimes.”

She looked happy again:
"I just sent the photo of me and Wang Shi to my dad, and he praised me very happily."

Xu Chen said jokingly:

"What did I praise you for?"

Wu Feifei showed a trace of embarrassment: "Praise me for being beautiful..."

Xu Chen: “…”

(End of this chapter)