At 7:30 in the morning, a brand new black Mercedes-Benz S350 parked smoothly downstairs of Li Yan's house.
The shiny paint surface reflects the morning light, and the streamlined body silently declares the owner's strength and status.
This is an ordinary morning in April 2008, and the air in Dongguan has begun to carry the warmth of early summer.
The person sitting in the driver's seat is Lao Chen, the newly recruited driver.
He is about fifty years old, with his hair neatly combed, wearing a pressed white shirt and a navy blue suit jacket, with a calm expression and calm eyes.
He once drove a car for a retired leader for more than ten years. He didn't talk much, but he had sharp eyesight and quick hands, and his driving skills were reassuring.
At this moment, he was silently observing the direction of the unit door through the rearview mirror.
From the passenger seat, there is a beautiful scenery.
26-year-old Su Qing, Li Yan’s new assistant.
She wore a light blue shirt, a well-tailored black suit jacket, a knee-length black straight skirt, a pair of flesh-colored stockings on her legs, and a pair of three-centimeter black low-heeled shoes.
She is not only beautiful in appearance and fair-skinned, but also has an intellectual and capable temperament.
She is a top student who graduated from the School of Management of South China University of Technology. She majored in English at CET-8. She previously worked as an assistant to the general manager of a trading company in Guangzhou and was recruited by a headhunter. Her ability is as outstanding as her appearance.
The unit door opened and Li Yan walked out.
He wore a dark blue POLO shirt and casual pants today, looking casual yet steady.
Lao Chen immediately got out of the car and opened the back seat door for Li Yan.
"Good morning, Mr. Li."
"Good morning, Lao Chen." Li Yan nodded, bent down and sat in the spacious and comfortable back seat.
It's true. The wrapping feel of the leather seats and the quiet feeling in the car made him feel that the money was worth it every time.
Lao Chen returned to the driving seat and the vehicle drove smoothly into the traffic.
"Mr. Li, good morning." Su Qing turned around, holding a leather-covered notepad and pen in her hand, her voice was clear and sweet.
"Morning, Su Qing." Li Yan responded, putting the briefcase aside, "What are your plans for today?"
Su Qing opened the notepad and began to report in a clear and orderly manner: "Mr. Li, today we have the following main priorities."
“First, the nationwide distribution of S2 was officially completed at midnight yesterday.
According to feedback from agents in various places, the first supply of goods was booked by lower-level dealers within a few hours.
Director Li of the Sales Department reported that early this morning her team received a large number of calls to urge goods and add additional orders. "
Li Yan looked at the rapidly retreating street scene outside the window: "As expected. Tell Sister Li, keep the pace, allocate according to the plan, and don't mess up."
"Okay." Su Qing quickly wrote down the key points on the notepad and continued to report: "Second, our GG bombing has been fully launched at seven o'clock this morning.
I have contacted the third-party monitoring company, and there will be a preliminary media monitoring report this afternoon. "
“As of the report we just received, the 15 provincial satellite TV stations and 127 county-level TV stations we have deployed have all broadcast S2’s new GG film on time in the morning news period and subsequent TV shopping columns.
The local promotion team has also put all the posters and display racks in place in the early morning. The star counters in more than 3,000 core stores across the country have been given a new look, focusing on S2. "
"With an investment of 8 million, there will always be some splash." Li Yan said, "Let the GG department keep an eye on the follow-up results, especially the number of hotline calls and the source analysis of new orders."
"Understood. Third," Su Qing turned the page, "Gong Zhao from the R&D department hopes to take some of your time today to report on the latest progress in the underlying driver of the Android system. They have encountered some technical bottlenecks."
"Okay, let's arrange it at three o'clock in the afternoon." Li Yan thought for a while, "Smartphones are a long-term event, and we can't relax just because of the popularity of S2."
"Okay. In addition, at four o'clock in the afternoon, Director Zhang from the Finance Department needs to report to you on the capital return situation and tax planning of the first phase of S2."
"Finally, you have an appointment with Mr. Liu for dinner tonight, and I have reserved a seat as you requested. Yin Zun International Club. "
Li Yan nodded: "Okay. Mr. Liu's line is very important and must be maintained."
Su Qing efficiently recorded and adjusted the schedule: "I have written them all down. In addition, there are several documents that need your signature. They are applications for the second batch of marketing expense payments. The amount is larger and requires your final approval." She took out a folder from her briefcase and handed it to Li Yan.
Li Yan took the document and quickly browsed the key figures and terms.
The car fell into a brief silence, with only the faint sound of the air conditioner outlet and the sound of paper turning.
Old Chen drove the car intently, while Su Qing quietly observed the boss's expression through the rearview mirror, ready to answer possible questions at any time.
After Li Yan reviewed it, he took out the pen from his pocket and signed his name on the document.
"That's it. Tell the finance department and pay according to the procedure. "
"Okay." Su Qing took the signed document and kept it properly.
When Li Yan passed by Xingchen Electronics Factory, through the car window, he could already see the busy scene in front of the factory gate - several large trucks were loading, and workers were trotting to carry packaging boxes with the words "Xingchen S2".
A marketing storm and massive orders led by him that swept through the country's sinking markets were kicking off with a bang with the official launch of S2.
< br/> At this time, the Mercedes-Benz drove slowly into Zhen'an West Road, and the new office building of Xingchen Electronics was just ahead.
"Mr. Li, here we are." Lao Chen calmly parked the car at the door of the company building.
Li Yan adjusted his collar, getting ready for this busy and rewarding day.
The morning time flew by in the busyness.
Li Yan finished signing and approving several batches of documents and attended two brief meetings.
The news from the sales department is exciting: GG has an immediate effect, the number of consultation calls has more than tripled than usual, and agents in many regions are urging for additional supplies.
After a brief meal in the company canteen at noon, Li Yan returned to the office and took a short nap.
The work schedule in the afternoon is also very full.
At three o'clock sharp, Engineer Zhao from the R&D Department came to the office on time.
With a bit of exhaustion but also excitement, he reported to Li Yan the progress and difficulties encountered by the team in Android system research.
Li Yan listened carefully and asked some questions from time to time.
Although he could not provide specific technical solutions, he pointed out the direction for the team: continue to conduct in-depth research while paying close attention to the progress of MTK's smartphone platform.
At four o'clock, Financial Director Aunt Zhang brought good news.
The first batch of S2 repayments has begun to arrive, and the capital flow is very healthy.
She also reported in detail the tax benefits of purchasing a Mercedes-Benz in the name of the company, which is expected to save the company a lot of taxes.
After finishing the day's work, it was already six o'clock in the evening.
Li Yan asked Lao Chen to send Su Qing home to change clothes first, and then pick him up.
Tonight's occasion is quite special. Su Qing needs to be accompanied, but she also needs to change into a more suitable attire...