Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

"I hope you are the third party, Aimin."

Yang Jianguo patted him on the shoulder and said, "Think about the past, how many difficulties we have overcome."

The whole world thought we were finished, but we proved them all wrong with our actions.

"Slap this hand hard across everyone's face, and the whole world will be shocked."

Yang Jianguo said generously and confidently, "Now, it's another war. You don't need to be a leader, but at least don't be a deserter."

Li Aimin immediately stood up excitedly and said, "Who deserted? Don't provoke me, I'll roll up my sleeves and fight him."

"Alright, it's not like I'm sending you to the battlefield."

Yingzi brought out freshly fried and salted peanuts and said with a smile, "Don't just drink, have some."

Yang Jianguo laughed and said, "I haven't drunk it yet!"

Yingzi covered her mouth in feigned surprise and said, "I haven't drunk any yet. I thought you'd drunk several bottles!"

Li Aimin gave a wry smile and called out, "Sister."

Yingzi glanced at him with amusement, then turned and went back to the stove to continue her work.

The two men were eating peanuts when there was a knock at the door: "Jianguo."

It was Sha Zhu. We told him to come in directly, and he came in carrying half a roast duck.

"Hey, I can smell it!" Sha Zhu grinned as he saw the peanuts on the table.

"Sit down and have a drink together."

Upon hearing this, Sha Zhu stopped pretending and handed the roast duck in his hand to Yingzi.

He sat down and skillfully popped peanuts into his mouth.

"Today I'm opening a bottle of good wine."

Yang Jianguo said this as he went out the door, and when he came back, he was carrying a clay jar in his hands.

"This is genuine Daughter's Red wine, said to have been buried for twenty or thirty years. There are only three jars of it. Let's try it today."

Upon hearing this, Aimin and Shazhu stared wide-eyed.

This is a vintage daughter's red wine that's been aged for twenty or thirty years. Was it collected from the countryside?

"The supply and marketing cooperative was planning to sell its internal inventory. My dad found out and notified me, telling me to take it over."

Upon hearing Yang Jianguo's words, Li Aimin immediately retorted, "Hey, who's the real son here?"

When his father encountered such a good thing, instead of thinking of taking care of himself, he got it for his brother-in-law.

Goodness, you two are the real family!

Despite his complaints, Li Aimin could understand his father.

The Li family's success today is thanks to Li Aimin and Aiguo, who have achieved their current jobs and accomplishments.

My eldest sister owes all her good life to one person.

No matter how you deny it, you can't deny it.

Leaving aside the eldest sister, Li Ying, it's only right that the couple do whatever they want for their daughter-in-law.

Taking care of his two younger brothers-in-law shouldn't be his responsibility.

What ordinary people think is none of our business and we don't care.

But Yingzi's father felt indebted to his son-in-law for this favor.

Love for the people is the same as love for the country; otherwise, why would he always come back from outside?

Regardless of whether you bring gifts for others or not, you must bring gifts for your sister and brother-in-law.

This is called social etiquette. A couple's relationship still needs to be nurtured; only when they both care about each other can it last.

Not to mention his brother-in-law.

With a thought in mind, Li Aimin stepped forward to help open the wine, not forgetting to shout, "I want to drink a few more glasses."

The more relaxed he appeared, the better the atmosphere became.

If you keep saying "it's my duty," it might seem like you care too much and make each other feel distant.

Sure enough, upon hearing him complain, Yingzi turned around in the kitchen and scolded him with a laugh: "You're hopeless."

Yang Jianguo joked, "Half a jar is yours today. Drink as much as you want, and you can sleep here tonight."

Drinking freely is fine, but Li Aimin needs to chat with his brother-in-law for a bit before drinking.

The bigger the business, the more attention and support it receives.

However, the restrictions and rules are becoming increasingly numerous.

It's like a cycle: at first you're cautious and anxious, then you make money.

They suddenly became incredibly bold, completely oblivious to fear.

But as you go higher, you'll find danger lurking everywhere.

Internally or externally, any small thing can trigger a chain reaction.

The phrase "walking on thin ice" is the most fitting description.

Li Aimin also learned to form a staff team, and after witnessing the capabilities of Lou's staff team, he became interested in it.

The staff was successfully formed, but a staff member is still just a staff member; in the end, he is still the one who makes the final decision.

Moreover, he found that his capable staff always liked to pressure him into making certain decisions.

Manipulating strategies and power has become instinctive.

Li Aimin couldn't control them, yet he relied on their abilities.

"Sometimes I feel like a fool, being led by the nose."

Sha Zhu chewed on a peanut and asked, "So, are their methods effective?"

Li Aimin didn't want to admit it, but he still had to nod in agreement: "It works well."

"That's settled then, as long as it works. Anyway, you're the boss, the one who pays the salaries."

Sha Zhu is easygoing, but that doesn't apply to Ai Min.

He can give respect to those who are capable, grant them rights, and provide them with any assistance they desire.

But we can't be fools and let others lead us by the nose.

Once it happens too often, his inner reverence will vanish without a trace, and he will become a true fool.

Those people... one.

If even one person harbors ulterior motives, it will spread like a virus.

Would anyone refrain from making a mistake that doesn't come at a price?

No, not one.

Because humans are born rebellious, they like to touch things that are clearly marked 'don't touch'.

The more successful a person is, the more adventurous they are.

"You have to keep them in check, but not let them feel hopeless."

"We need to make them realize who the boss is."

Li Aimin felt no joy at all after hearing his brother-in-law's thoughts.

He's distressed because he can't do it.

Seeing his worried expression, Yang Jianguo put down his chopsticks and said, "You don't need to make yourself smarter than them."

The staff was divided into two groups.

A is responsible for drafting the plan, providing opinions and professional insights, while B is responsible for putting these into practice.

In other words, A is responsible for planning, but B is responsible for its implementation.

One person offers an opinion, and the other is responsible for resolving it.

Then, they will become each other's best rivals.

"Since you're not as smart as them, then let the smart people deal with the smart people."

Of course, B can also offer suggestions, but A's approval is required.

It may seem that A has more power, but that is not actually the case.

B is the one who turns the proposal into a solution, and ultimately, it's up to B to decide what to do next.

But he couldn't just follow orders without having any of his own opinions or ideas.

A won't offer suggestions tailored to B's feelings.

Therefore, B will also offer his own ideas.

This is when A will have the power to act, and a great battle ensues.

"But, brother-in-law, won't this make a mess of the company?"

Li Aimin was very worried that this would only plunge the company into endless internal strife.

"Make an example of someone to warn others; bring out the chicken that focuses on the argument rather than the solution."

"Snap, with a swift stroke, they'll understand where your bottom line is."

"Don't forget, you're offering them salaries that are 35 percent higher than the industry average."

"This is not charity. Nobody thinks they have too much money. Believe me."

Li Aimin seemed to understand something and seriously considered the feasibility of this matter.

The more I thought about it, the more sense it made; there was absolutely no need for me to get involved myself.

They don't consider themselves smart, so let them compete among themselves.

The best solution is one that satisfies both parties.

He only needs to maintain a balance, preventing this check and balance and conflict from escalating into real hostility.

The two of them were discussing how to get a group of smart people to obey them.

Sha Zhu picked up his glass and took a swig. After the two finished speaking, he sighed, "You leaders must be really tired."

"It's better to be like me, quietly running a small business, that's how you live a truly comfortable life."

Li Aimin chuckled upon hearing this, and jokingly scolded, "You're not planning to expand your business? What, you think it's too much trouble again?"

Sha Zhu frowned, gave a wry smile and said self-deprecatingly, "Forget about the trouble, the key issue is the money, we're far from having enough."

Looking at Li Aimin, whose face was flushed, Sha Zhu jokingly asked, "So, big boss, do you want to invest?"

“Sure!” Aimin readily agreed.

The thing he has in abundance right now is money.

Having good projects to invest in is a good thing for Li Aimin.

Moreover, he also hoped to use the money domestically.

Invest in companies with potential and use the majority of the resources to disrupt the market.

In this way, after the pie is made bigger and thicker...

He will be the first to benefit, and also the one who will reap the greatest rewards.

Chapter 465 The Strange Case of Lou Xiao'e, Who Cherished Her Own Broom

Aimin's idea was correct, and he has been moving in the right direction.

He didn't think he could do it, as great as his brother-in-law said.

But at least he can strive in this direction; it's better to do something than to do more or less.

Actions that only exist in a 'plan' are meaningless.

"We should promote and develop our country's traditional dishes, but we must be approachable and down-to-earth."