Qin Group's top floor, meeting room.
People from two companies Qin and Lin sat on two sides, along with the technical team from NST, the backbone of this project.
Mr. Qin sat on the head position. Next to him was Su Bei, who was sitting obediently, and Su Xiaobao, who looked like a mini replica of Mr. Qin.
Qin Group's employees had long known that their chairman came with 'little princess' and crown prince' today, so they weren't surprised seeing the two little shareholders sitting here for the meeting.
It was Lin Group's people who were very surprised upon seeing the children: Although it was understandable that Mr. Qin brought his children along to familiarize themselves with the company, but today's meeting was about technical aspects of the NST project. Wouldn't it a bit too high level for two young children?
Lin Shaochi's gaze was also focusing on Su Bei for a while——he had a deep impression of Qin family's siblings, especially Xiaobei. Their first meeting, in particular, left him with a pretty 'deep' impression. Although Su Bei was drunk at that time, the girl's beautiful appearance and her well-behavedness next to Mr. Qin made it hard for people to have a bad impression of her. Actually, Mr. Qin educated these two children very well, so Lin Shaochi had a good impression of them.
"Let's start." Mr. Qin's words instantly interrupted Lin Shaochi's gaze towards Su Bei.
Lin Shaochi replied: "Alright. Today's main agenda is to report the latest progress of the NST project, and to discuss the official launching of the service..." After a pause, Lin Shaochi continued: "This is Zhou Sheng, the person in charge of the NST technical team. First, he will give a presentation of the progress report."
If possible, Lin Shaochi would like the person sitting next to him today to be [Q].
Zhou Sheng stood up. Su Bei looked over curiously, and a little surprised when seeing the other party. This Zhou Sheng was Su Bei's acquaintance. During the whole NST project's inception, they worked together and discussed many issues via phone and email. When Su Bei listened to Zhou Sheng's voice on the phone, she thought that the other party was a cute young man, but didn't expect the real person to be a nervous-looking uncle. This contrast, she really couldn't bear to look directly.
Seeing Chairman Qin's daughter lowered her head, Zhou Sheng suddenly felt nervous. He subconsciously paused his presentation report for a moment, wondering whether he had said something wrong.
Zhou Sheng hurriedly thought back: No, it shouldn't be so. The content of today's report has been checked and approved by [Q] in advance.
"Good job." After Zhou Sheng finished his report, Mr. Qin gave a positive evaluation without hesitation. Initially, he decided to invest in this project only because of Lin Shaochi's abilities and Su Bei's persuasion. However, the market feedback and profit projection have clearly exceeded Mr. Qin's expectations, and undoubtedly gave him a nice surprise.
A hint of approval appeared on Mr. Qin's eyes. Of course it was not directed for Lin Shaochi, but for his daughter.
Afterward, when they began to discuss the project's launch, Mr. Qin raised a question: "The product has been finished, including the testing phase. But how do you ensure that the number of users and company clients meets the profit projection, or at least to recoup the initial cost?"
"This..." The head of the NST operation department couldn't answer this question——Mr. Qin's words were sharp and straight to the point. It was indeed something they hadn't considered before, but actually one of the most important issues.
Facing Qin Group's chairman, all people in the meeting room began to feel nervous. After a moment, someone suggested: "We can increase the product exposure throughout the early-stage promotion."
"The feedback from the trial phase's users is excellent. I think if we can improve the initial clients' impression, mouth to mouth advertisement will be a good strategy."
"In addition, we can also establish brand recognition."
...
"Anything else?" Mr. Qin frowned slightly. Obviously, none of these proposals fully satisfied him.
"This..." The people from NST looked embarrassed.
"Qin Yue." Mr. Qin suddenly called Su Bei's name. In public, he would call the twins by their real names. "Give your opinions."
Everyone present was surprised by Mr. Qin's words: Chairman Qin isn't joking, right? He actually let an underage child participate in the discussion.
The most dissatisfied was Li Yuexin, Lin Group's project manager. Previously, she was the one in charge of the NST project. Later, when the project was separated independently as a new subsidiary, she became the primary liaison between the NST company and Lin Group's main office. Among non-technical people here, Lin Yuexin believed that no one knew this project better than her.
Why did Chairman Qin ask his daughter's opinion on this issue? Having a child attending such an important meeting was inappropriate enough. Besides, what did a fourteen years old child knew? She saw how this Qin family's young miss was burying her head deeply during the whole meeting. No need to let her talk nonsense.
Inwardly, Li Yuexin complained in dissatisfaction. But outward, she smiled: "Chairman Qin, please do not embarrass Miss Qin. This issue is our..."
Mr. Qin glanced at Li Yuexin coldly. This frightened her so much that she quickly closed her mouth.
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Su Bei was also trying to found out a solution to this previously ignored issue. After thinking deeply, her eyes suddenly lit up: "I know! We should remove the relationship between the service provider and client, and change the model into a cooperative contract...the initial period can be free, and later, we will charge it according to membership level. The charging model is based on the membership period and tiered service."
"Also, Dad, one of the problems you mentioned before, I think we can simplify the service content model and open up a channel for a lower-tiered service..." Su Bei's voice wasn't loud, and it has a charm and softness unique to her age. Nevertheless, everyone in the meeting room paid much attention to her words.
Their expression at this moment could be described as dumbfounded——Gosh! Is this how a wealthy family's children are? Is it because of superior genetics or education? She is only fourteen, and her ability already this shocking.
Especially because there was no mistake in Su Bei's suggestions, and even made people felt enlightened. They secretly thought: It turned out that they could do it this way. Why they hadn't thought of it before?
In fact, not all of these were Su Bei's original idea. The parallel world she had transmigrated to had a few years of development ahead of this world. Many of these solutions were the best option concluded by the companies that finally gained huge profits after countless trial and error.
Lin Shaochi's impression of Su Bei has also changed at this moment. Xiaobei's suggestions were very good. From her plan, it wasn't difficult to see that she wanted to make NST bigger and bigger, with long-term development and a certain degree of monopoly——these points coincided with Lin Shaochi's original vision.
"Have you heard that?" Mr. Qin glanced at the meeting's participants.
Everyone: We didn't dare to speak. And we were also so surprised that we couldn't speak.
Qin Shao: "Then, follow this plan."
Lin Shaochi also gave Zhou Sheng instructions: "Let's do according to this plan, and add new service for new user groups."
Zhou Sheng: "Yes."
He has to go back and discuss with Master [Q] about how to implement the ideas. Because Su Bei's voice sounded a bit different on the phone, even if Zhou Sheng felt that it was somewhat familiar, he would never think that the little girl before him was Master [Q] that he revered.
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After the meeting, Lin Shaochi and his people were ready to leave.
Lin Shaochi said to Li Yuexin: "You don't need to participate in NST's work anymore. I will arrange for someone else to take charge. In addition, starting tomorrow, you will move to the administrative department to replace Manager Wu's work."
Li Yuexin's complexion instantly paled. She pleaded: "Young Chairman, my action earlier is indeed not praiseworthy. However, I really didn't know that Miss Qin actually understand this project so well. Young Chairman, please give me another chance."
Going to the administrative department not only meant that she was demoted from manager to deputy manager, but her career prospect and future promotion room would also be affected.
Lin Shaochi looked at Li Yuexin coldly: "I'm not punishing you for treating Chairman Qin's daughter impolitely, but because there are problems with your attitude towards a business partner. Go back and reflect on it."
...
Meanwhile, Chen De came to notify Mr. Qin: "Sir, people from Will Company have arrived. They are now waiting in the reception room downstairs."
"Will Company?"
"Yes, there is a temporary schedule adjustment on their side."
"Dad. Are you busy?" Su Bei asked.
"Mm." Originally, Mr. Qin was about to take his two children home after finishing today's scheduled works. But people from Will Company arrived a day earlier, and Mr. Qin had to receive the guests.
Su Bei: "Then Dad, go ahead. We will wait for you in the office."
"It'll be late when my work is over." Mr. Qin said. "I will let Uncle Fu arrange people to come and pick you up."
Su Bei and Su Xiaobao followed Mr. Qin today and didn't bring their usual bodyguards and driver. At this moment, Lin Shaochi came over: "I happen to be on the way to visit a project after this, which is near Mr. Qin's residence. If Mr. Qin trusts me, I can send them back."
Mr. Qin's gaze stayed on Lin Shaochi for a few seconds. His impression of this young man was pretty good, so he consented: "Then, I'll trouble you."
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On the way back, Su Bei and Su Xiaobao were sitting next to Lin Shaochi in the backseat. After chatting a bit with the twins, Lin Shaochi took out his mobile phone and began to type on the chat app. He wanted to tell [Q] about the result of today's meeting and the plan to expand the service tiers. Unfortunately, after the message was sent, 1 minute, 2 minutes...even after 10 minutes passed, Lin Shaochi didn't receive a reply from [Q].
"Is she busy?" Lin Shaochi subconsciously whispered to himself. Unknown to him, [Q] was sitting right beside him now. As for her work phone where Lin Shaochi sent the message to, it was left on Su Bei's bedside table before she went out today.
——At this moment, Su Bei was reading the messages sent by Xu family's two brothers.
[vvvv]: Baby Q, come here. Big bro will show you to the world.
Su Bei: ...This person's speaking style always made others misunderstood.
Unfortunately, Lin Shaochi had just put down his mobile phone and accidentally caught a glimpse of the message on Su Bei's phone. He raised his eyebrow, but said nothing.
[Su Bei]: Speak human.
[Xu Yangyang]: Haha, my brother bought a new set of amazing equipment here. Come and have a look. It's really awesome.
Xu Shiwei recently opened a studio with a few friends and had just bought a set of high-grade advanced terminal.
[vvvv]: Come here with Xiaobao. Xie Minxuan and the others are also here, and we can have a hot pot together tonight.
Su Bei was tempted, and even Su Xiaobao was also interested.
"Brother Lin, can you stop the car in front? We can get off there." Su Bei turned to Lin Shaochi.
Lin Shaochi: "No. Mr. Qin entrusted me to bring the two of you home safely."
Su Bei: So strict...
Su Xiaobao: As expected...
This guy was so similar to their old father.
Seeing that it didn't work, the siblings sat down obediently.
[vvvv]: Where are you now? I will pick you up.
[Su Bei]: Not going.
[vvvv]: Why?
[Su Bei]: We are now competitors. Let's keep our distance.
[vvvv]: Brag, just brag.
Could his small studio compete with 'NST'? Xu Shiwei guessed that Su Bei might be occupied, so he gave up.
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Lin Shaochi safely sent Su Bei and Su Xiaobao back to Jingyuan. Right after the car entered the villa's outer gate, Su Bei saw Xu Yangyang, Xie Minxuan, and their other friends from a distance.
After saying goodbye to Lin Shaochi, Su Bei and Su Xiaobao walked over: "Why are you here? Where's big brother Xu?"
Liu Kai: "Cannot be helped. Since you don't go, we come over to your home."
Xu Yangyang: "My brother has to work overtime in the studio and can't come. I guess he is going to have an all-nighter tonight."
Dong Wenqi: "The school break has begun for so many days, but this is the first time we hang out together. Even male god Xie is here."
Xie Minxuan: ...He also wanted to play, but didn't have the time.
Xie Minxuan looked at Su Xiaobao. Knowing that the twins had also been taken to the company by Mr. Qin, he suddenly felt balanced.
Xie Minxuan: "How about it? Wants to play one round?"
Su Xiaobao: "What? Basketball or video game?"
Xie Minxuan: "Anything's okay. Up to you."
Su Xiaobao: "Let's go to the basketball court."
The twins and their guests went to the basketball court in the backyard while Uncle Fu was about to instruct the kitchen to prepare dinner for them.
Uncle Fu: "What do you want for dinner?"
"Hot pot!" They replied in unison.
Uncle Fu: ......
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Meanwhile, from his car's rear view mirror, Lin Shaochi's eyes unconsciously fell on the kids gathering on the Qin family's villa.
The driver called Lin Shaochi: "Young Chairman, are we going to the project site now?"
"Go." Lin Shaochi withdrew his gaze.
"You think, should I also go on a date?" Lin Shaochi murmured with a low voice. There was a slight smile on the corner of his lips.
These words were sounded like a joke. But Uncle Xu, who was driving the car, was surprised: He watched Lin Shaochi grew up, but this was the first time he heard the word 'date' from Lin Shaochi. Moreover, their Young Chairman wasn't a person who would suddenly utter a random word without meaning.
Could it be that Young Chairman has a girl he likes? This guess shocked Uncle Xu, but also made him joyful.