Rebirth of Bloody Romance

The late 1980s was a period of turbulent and magnificent times, filled with the vitality and vigor of vigorous development, but also harboured countless opportunities and challenges.

In that period, as long as you had extraordinary courage and were willing to work hard, even if you were engaged in a seemingly insignificant job collecting waste, you could transform yourself into an enviable "nouveau riche" in just a few years.

However, the wheel of time rolls forward, and when the pointer of history quietly points to the 1990s, an unprecedented wave of change surges in.

At this time, a large number of well-educated intellectuals were no longer satisfied with the stable life in the system, and began to go into business and bravely pursue their own dreams. With their profound knowledge and keen business insight, they quickly rose to become entrepreneurs and became the main force dominating the ever-changing market.

Zhong Yuemin has a very deep understanding and clear insight into this. He knows that if he cannot play the role of a leader and make wise and decisive decisions, then when the 1990s come, people like Li Kuiyong will probably have to follow others step by step, watching others prosper while he can only pick up leftovers to barely make a living.

As time goes by, their living space will inevitably be squeezed smaller and smaller, until it is finally impossible to find a place to live.

"We must not just limit our sights to the small achievements we have made at the moment and the wealth we have accumulated in a short period of time." Zhong Yuemin continued with a serious expression. "Instead, we should look to the long term and use our keen eyes to see the various challenges we may face in the future and the precious opportunities that are fleeting. Only by always keeping a clear mind and high alertness, and unremittingly improving our abilities and qualities in all aspects, can we gain a firm foothold in this ever-changing and fast-paced social stage and firmly grasp the rudder of our own destiny!"

Gao Songshan slowly raised the wine glass in his hand and took a sip of the wine in the glass. The wine was slightly yellow, as if it carried the vicissitudes of time and the sedimentation of memories. He stared into the distance, with a deep feeling in his eyes, as if he saw the past through the scene in front of him.

Then, Gao Songshan sighed and said in a low and heavy voice, "Yuemin, what you said is so right! Looking back at those days, those state-owned restaurants and canteens were so lively! Every day at mealtime, there would be a long queue at the door, and people were scrambling to get in to eat. The waiters inside were all arrogant and domineering, and would immediately give the customers a cold look if they were a little dissatisfied. People at that time could only endure it and dare not say a word even if they were angry."

At this point, Gao Songshan paused for a moment, a bitter smile appeared on his face. Then he continued, "But look at it now? Even if the waiters in these restaurants greet guests with a smile every day, and even want to treat the guests like their own fathers, the guests may not be willing to buy it. After all, these days, everyone has more money in their pockets. Who doesn't have some money in their pockets? If you want to eat something delicious, you can just find a place on the street to satisfy your appetite. Why do you have to go to your place and suffer that humiliation?"

After Zhong Yuemin listened quietly, the corners of his mouth slowly curled up, outlining a bitter smile. His slender fingers gently fell on the table, as if playing a silent piece of music, tapping the table rhythmically again and again, and the crisp sound echoed in the air.

Zhong Yuemin narrowed his eyes slightly, his eyes were as deep as the sea, revealing a calmness and perseverance after going through vicissitudes of life. Then, he spoke in a low and powerful voice. "Mr. Gao is right. Today's era has undergone earth-shaking changes, and people's mindsets have naturally changed a lot. If we want to continue to move forward and not be eliminated, we must keep up with the pace of the times and keep pace with the times. We must not cling to those old routines and refuse to let go."

At this point, Zhong Yuemin paused for a moment, then changed the subject and continued with a serious expression. "Since we have mentioned this, I have to emphasize again some of the problems we have. The so-called 'correct attitude and correct thinking' is not just an empty slogan, it is actually related to the key lifeline of whether we can continue to survive and develop! For example, when it comes to accounting, is it really that difficult to ask a professional accountant to handle it? You know, carefully keeping every account record is not just to deal with me, but more importantly, it is for each of us to know the situation! Only in this way can we have a clear understanding of our own financial situation and better plan future development directions and strategies."

Having said this, Zhong Yuemin's originally calm face suddenly became stern, and his eyes were like two lightning bolts, suddenly bursting out with a heart-pounding light.

"Kui Yong! We have known each other since childhood. We have stumbled and struggled all the way to where we are today. We are the only ones who know how many ups and downs, hardships and difficulties we have experienced. Moreover, you were the first one to follow me in doing business. After so many years, the friendship between us is closer than that between brothers!

However, now that things have come to this, I have no choice but to criticize you in front of everyone! A few days ago, I carefully checked the accounts you showed me. I didn't know until I saw them, and I was shocked! The accounts were simply a mess and a mess!

Take the canteen expenses for example. How do you manage such a large amount of money? And what is the price of the workers' meals every day?

Looking at the current attendance record, it is still the old account from last month! As for the average meal expenses per person, what specific expenditure items are covered? For example, the details of employee salaries, water and electricity bills, rent, etc., can you explain them clearly and clearly to everyone in detail? "

Faced with Zhong Yuemin's series of sharp and to-the-point questions, Li Kuiyong felt guilty and flustered. He knew very well that he was too careless and negligent in management in this regard.

On weekdays, he devoted himself to expanding his business. He was busy all day, leaving early and returning late, and had almost no time to pay attention to those seemingly insignificant details.

However, at this moment, when these neglected problems were pointed out one by one by Zhong Yuemin mercilessly, he woke up from his dream and realized how serious a mistake he had made.

Being criticized in public, Li Kuiyong felt humiliated and embarrassed. His face, which was already red from nervousness, was now like a ripe apple, and the burning sensation spread from his cheeks to his ears.

At the same time, a complex emotion surged up from deep in my heart: regret, self-blame, and worry and confusion about whether I could correct my mistakes in the future.

Despite this, Li Kuiyong still pulled himself together, gritted his teeth, and responded with a stiff upper lip. "Yuemin, this is really my fault. I was too careless. There have been too many things going on in the company recently, and I have been so busy that I have no time to take care of these things. But please believe me, I have deeply realized my shortcomings, and I promise you that I will learn from my mistakes and make improvements in the future! I will reorganize various work processes and strengthen internal management, especially the financial accounts. I will make sure that I am clear and understand everything, and there will never be a similar situation again."

"The unclear points I mentioned above are not terrible, but what is terrible is that we don't know how to obtain these data, from what channels, what methods to use, and even more so, we don't know how to analyze these data to guide our decision-making. This is a key issue for our future development, and everyone must think deeply and implement it in practice!"

Zhong Yuemin's voice echoed in the room, with unprecedented seriousness and determination. This was the first time he said such serious words in front of so many people, and the first time he pointed out the problem so directly in front of so many people.

Zhong Yuemin also knows that if he continues to make concessions like this, the team will only become more and more loose, and the road ahead will only become narrower and narrower.

Li Kuiyong's face became even redder, almost bleeding. He lowered his head, his heart filled with guilt and self-blame.

"Time is ruthless, but history is always fair. After thousands of trials and tribulations, the value of each person will eventually be clearly revealed. If it is gold, it will always shine after the wind and rain; if it is dregs, it will always be exposed, rot and stink!" Zhong Yuemin's eyes were firm and deep. He glanced at everyone present, as if looking for answers, and as if conveying a kind of power.

Zhong Yuemin continued, "I have a suggestion. If anyone feels that they have made enough money or have lost confidence in future challenges and want to quit, they can raise the issue now. We are still brothers and friends, but I hope everyone can be responsible for their own choices and have a clear plan for the future."

The room fell into a brief silence. Only Gao Songshan was still drinking leisurely, seemingly not surprised by all this. The others all lowered their heads, not daring to meet Zhong Yuemin's eyes. They knew in their hearts that although Zhong Yuemin's words were heavy, they were reasonable and heart-piercing.

That's right, Zhong Yuemin would never say such merciless words in front of others, or even words that could slap someone in the face, especially when he openly said he wanted to break up in front of everyone.

According to common sense, even if the time came to say this, Zhong Yuemin should have waited until the dinner officially started, at least until everyone was satisfied with their meals and drinks before speaking.

But now Zhong Yuemin was acting out of character, and couldn't wait to say these words before the dinner started. This was because he had already thought clearly in his mind - for a long time, he had always greeted these people with a smile, been friendly, and tolerated them in every way.

The result? Many people followed suit and imitated Zhong Yuemin's laziness to some extent.

Zhong Yuemin felt that the situation was serious. If he allowed it to continue, what would happen? It was okay for him to be lazy, but his subordinates must not be like that!

Most of these people come from families at the bottom of society. If they hadn't met Zhong Yuemin, they would probably have followed the old path of their parents and continued their poor and difficult life trajectory unchanged.

Take the so-called experience and life wisdom they inherited from their parents, for example. Perhaps they are completely wrong and absurd. After all, these parents themselves have been mired in poverty and cannot extricate themselves. How can they give their children correct and effective guidance?

Let’s not talk about anything else for now, just talk about Li Kuiyong. His fate undoubtedly changed drastically after meeting Zhong Yuemin.

In the original plot, Li Kuiyong's whole family was crowded into the only two shabby rooms. When someone got sick, they had no money to see a doctor.

Looking at Zheng Tong again, he probably hasn't been able to get a house of his own until now. Even if he wants to be intimate with Jiang Biyun, he can't find a private and comfortable space.

In addition, since most of these people left school too early and entered society to start their careers, they have learned very little knowledge and experience from books.

Faced with such a situation, they have no choice but to find ways to broaden their horizons and continue to struggle and accumulate experience in the complex and ever-changing social environment.

Zhong Yuemin's words were like a thunderclap, striking everyone's heart fiercely. The strong shock was like an extremely heavy hammer, mercilessly waking everyone up from their self-satisfied and muddle-headed life state.

This sudden shock awakened the obsession deep in their hearts that they were not even aware of, and the unwillingness to sink into depravity.

Among these people, some have more or less had the idea of ​​leaving Zhong Yuemin and seeking other ways out; others have the ambition to become big bosses and dream of starting a brilliant career of their own.

Take Li Kuiyong for example. Although he is not very prominent in daily life, he has actually been running his own teahouse in private. Due to the unique teas he provides and the considerate and thoughtful service, this teahouse quickly became famous and became a unique and good business.

Zheng Tong is also a business savvy person. With his keen market insight and decisive decision-making ability, he successfully opened two coffee shops with very different styles.

Nowadays, whether walking on the street or interacting with others, people will respectfully call him "Boss Zheng" or affectionately call him "Brother Zheng".

As for Monkey Butt, although he has been far away in Japan, he has not been idle. He has tried every means to encourage his wife to go out and open a fashionable clothing store. Although the store is not big, with his unique vision and careful management, the business is becoming more and more prosperous.

Even the seemingly inconspicuous Ning Wei actually owns his own billiard room and has become a small boss.

In this way, the group of people following Zhong Yuemin, on the one hand, had the jobs given by Zhong Yuemin and enjoyed the stability and security; on the other hand, they each had their own ulterior motives and secretly made their own wishful plans.