46: Chapter 46 Willing to Go Through Fire and Water

Two days later, Yang Shiguang convened another middle-management meeting at the Shuicifang headquarters conference room.

Since they had already learned before the meeting that the matter of the special funds had been reversed thanks to Yang Shiguang's mediation.

The atmosphere before this meeting was relatively relaxed; the middle managers were chatting and laughing, and Cai Yuan even cracked a joke with You Li, as if the targeting and harsh criticism from the previous meeting had never existed.

Not long after, Yang Shiguang walked in, followed by his secretary, An Miaomiao, who was clutching a small briefcase.

Today, An Miaomiao had changed into a casual professional outfit. She wore a white ruffled chiffon short-sleeved shirt on top, paired with a black hip-hugging fishtail skirt. Beneath her shapely legs, wrapped in skin-colored pantyhose, were a pair of black glossy chunky high-heeled shoes.

Her slightly wavy long hair was still tied into a high ponytail, and her pretty face, lightly made up, wore a sweet smile.

It was the first time everyone had seen An Miaomiao dressed this way, and she was a sight for sore eyes.

An Miaomiao first walked to the head of the table to pull out the chair. After Yang Shiguang sat down, she took small steps to move a stool over, smoothed her skirt with both hands, and sat down behind him and to the side.

She placed her bag down against the chair leg, took out a small pink notebook, placed it on her lap, and held a fountain pen, ready to take notes at any time.

Seeing everyone eyeing An Miaomiao, Yang Shiguang chuckled at You Li and teased:

"Sister Li, was that suit Miaomiao wore before chosen by you?"

You Li felt a little awkward; she clearly remembered what An Miaomiao looked like in that suit.

"Er, yes, Young Master Yang."

"It was my bad taste."

Yang Shiguang shook his head and continued with a smile:

"Hahaha, it's not your taste. This girl just doesn't have any formal wear that suits her, or rather, not yet."

Upon hearing this, everyone imagined what a petite, baby-faced, busty girl like her would look like in formal wear.

The incongruity was obvious, so they all laughed, and Yang Shiguang laughed along with them, while An Miaomiao shyly lowered her head.

Cai Yuan seized the opportunity to speak up:

"Miss An's outfit must have been styled by you, Young Master Yang, right? You certainly have an eye for it!"

Yang Shiguang shook his head, but then nodded and said:

"She styled it herself. But I told her, there's no need to look at how others dress; choose what you feel is most suitable. We are here to break the norm."

Yang Shiguang paused and continued:

"Our Shuicifang is the same. We are walking a path that no one has walked before, so we cannot imitate others."

"Instead, we must find what is most suitable for us. In every aspect—products, procurement, personnel, service, and so on—we must break the norm!"

Everyone applauded in agreement upon hearing this, and Ouyang Xintian even shouted:

"Brilliant, Young Master Yang!"

The meeting soon got down to business.

Yang Shiguang first took out several documents for everyone to look over.

This was the "Implementation Plan for the Management of Special Funds for Sewage Transformation in Jianning City (Provisional)" that he had gotten from Deputy Director Sun at the government office that morning.

Yang Shiguang had marveled at Executive Deputy Mayor Zhu Tianming's efficiency at the time.

While everyone was reading, Yang Shiguang gave a brief introduction.

"In short, this environmental catering consumption card will be issued after the launch meeting held the day after tomorrow."

"This consumption card can only be used at stores with the 'Eco-friendly Catering Enterprise' label."

"All of our Shuicifang stores in the Jianning area are, and we are even among the 'Advanced Eco-friendly Catering Enterprises'."

Everyone smiled upon hearing this; after all, who wouldn't want to be considered "advanced"?

However, Yang Shiguang curled his lip and said:

"Don't laugh; it's just an extra certificate, and a paper one at that, not even a plaque."

"Don't even think about anything else; damn it, we even have to pay to get a frame to mount it."

Everyone burst into laughter upon hearing this. Yang Shiguang pressed his hand down, and the room quickly returned to silence.

"After the launch meeting the day after tomorrow, the customer flow at our stores will definitely surge, so we need to be prepared in advance."

Yang Shiguang swept his gaze over everyone.

"Since we are the 'advanced' ones, we should be the first to charge into battle, and we should also be the first to grab customers and make money."

Knowing that Yang Shiguang was about to assign tasks, everyone opened their notebooks and began to take notes.

Yang Shiguang first looked at You Li:

"You Li, make sure that every store has a large billboard in front of it within the next two days, so that passersby know we are an 'Eco-friendly Catering Enterprise' where the consumption card can be used."

"And for customers with the consumption card, all consumption, excluding drinks, will be a 12% discount."

Just as You Li was about to agree, Yang Shiguang continued:

"That's not enough. We need to change our mindset, from 'passive merchants' to 'active sellers'. Let the staff go out and do local promotions in the surrounding communities."

"Understood, Young Master Yang."

Yang Shiguang continued, looking at Cai Yuan:

"Cai Yuan, your department will have to work hard and put in some overtime these next few days."

"Go and purchase a batch of small snacks, small souvenirs, and things like that."

"Make them into small gift boxes to give to card-holding customers who come to dine."

This trick of Yang Shiguang's was copied from a certain hot pot restaurant in his previous life; of course, the staff service manual he drafted was also copied.

"You Li, cooperate with Cai Yuan on this. Do it for a month and collect customer feedback. If it's good, we'll roll it out to all customers."

"Control the costs. You and Liu Yao should calculate a draft and send it to me."

Both of them took notes and agreed.

Yang Shiguang coughed twice, picked up the ceramic tea mug on the table, pretended to blow on it, and took a sip.

The action looked very calm and steady, but it made You Ge, who was on the side, look over speechlessly.

I f*cking saw you pour cola into it before you entered the conference room!

As soon as Yang Shiguang put down the teacup, he felt a gaze of admiration from behind him and to the side, firmly fixed on him.

He turned his head and saw those peach-blossom eyes right in front of him; the admiration in her beautiful eyes rippled out like waves on a lake.

Yang Shiguang gently tapped her on the head and whispered in her ear:

"Focus, don't let your mind wander."

An Miaomiao quickly reacted, a flush of red spreading from her cheeks to her ears, and she lowered her head, secretly observing the others.

Seeing that no one had noticed her acting like a fan-girl, she let out a sigh of relief, though her heart was still pounding:

"Brother Shiguang, how can you think of so many ideas? You're so amazing~ I love you, I love you so much."

Yang Shiguang took another sip of his "Pepsi" tea and continued to assign tasks.

"A-Long, stop the market research and site selection in Star City for the time being. Call everyone back."

Shi Tailong looked at Yang Shiguang with some confusion, waiting for what he had to say next.

"Let the brothers help each store with the local promotions; we definitely don't have enough manpower."

Yang Shiguang suddenly frowned slightly and continued:

"Arrange for a few brothers to keep watch at each store. I'm afraid someone might take a desperate risk."

Everyone was a bit surprised at first, but soon they all frowned.

Everyone knew that there were indeed many companies dissatisfied with Shuicifang after this symposium.

Seeing everyone's unease, Yang Shiguang quickly smiled to steady their morale:

"Haha, don't worry, everyone. I'm just being cautious. I don't think they are that small-minded."

When he said this, everyone's brows relaxed, and they nodded in agreement.

Yang Shiguang looked at HR Manager Wang Xuan.

"HR Manager Wang Xuan, how many reserve personnel do we have now?"

HR Manager Wang Xuan opened his notebook, adjusted his glasses, and said:

"Young Master Yang, currently 8 people can start immediately, and there is a new batch of 15 people who have just started training, prepared to be assigned to the new stores."

After nodding, Yang Shiguang demanded in an unquestionable tone:

"It can be expected that after the launch meeting, all stores will definitely be packed, or even have long lines, especially the Binjiang Branch."

"Assign all 8 people to the Binjiang Branch. As for the others, complete their training as soon as possible in the next few days and assign them to the other stores."

"...Understood, Young Master Yang."

HR Manager Wang Xuan thought about it for a moment, then gritted his teeth and agreed.

Finally, Yang Shiguang looked at You Ge, who was staring at the ceiling and counting the light tubes, and said to him in a serious voice:

"You Ge..."

You Ge was stunned and looked at Yang Shiguang, his face full of excitement.

Is he finally going to assign me a task? Has he finally discovered my great talent?

"Here, Shi... Young Master Yang."

Yang Shiguang remained serious.

"Your task is very arduous..."

Hearing this, You Ge became even more excited. He stood up, cupped his hands together like in the Three Kingdoms, and said firmly:

"I will go through fire and water for you, and I will not refuse!"

Yang Shiguang's expression didn't change, but it looked as if he was holding something back as he said:

"Go help me refill my teacup."

You Ge was stunned.

"You... I..., no, why don't you ask An Miaomiao to refill it! Isn't she the secretary?"

Yang Shiguang simply waved his hand and pushed the teacup onto the table in front of him.

"She has to take notes, and haven't you seen she's wearing such high heels?"

"Be more thoughtful, otherwise you'll never get married in this lifetime."

You Ge let out a loud curse and ran out angrily, carrying the cup.

However, only after he ran out did he realize, and he shouted in the office:

"What the f*ck am I going to marry?!"