The members of the board of directors exchanged opinions on a small scale, Lu Kaiwen used this time to write the main points on a piece of paper, and Cheng Mengqiu was still napping on the ground. Chubby John watched the excitement like an excited child.

"Kevin, we have a few objections that I hope you can answer." After the discussion, everyone still elected Hu Zhongshu as the representative to speak.

"Of course, please bring it up. I also need the advice of my elders to fill in the flaws in my own thinking. Kevin Lu is getting more and more comfortable with this new role. Although these old fellows in front of him could not raise his pride, it was still intoxicating to be so important for the first time in his life.

"Kevin, you're so sure we're going to go downhill, that's just your foresight, not the truth. It is difficult for us to give up the opportunity to develop now based on this. Right, everybody. Hu Zhongshu said as he looked around at the crowd.

"Yes, elders. I'm not saying give up on what we have now. I'm just asking that, from today, no more expansion. Not even a new store is allowed. It is okay to increase the variety and services, but it must not be increased by even one dollar. As for the reasons, I have just explained. I think you should have heard it clearly. Kevin Lu gave a very simple and resolute answer.

Everyone was speechless for a while, and they all looked at Cheng Mengqiu in unison, but the old man was still dozing indifferently.

"Ahem, okay, let's put this question aside for now. The second question, what do we do next? Hu Zhongshu cleverly changed the subject. He can't dwell on issues that everyone already understands more or less.

"That's the focus of today's board. We're going to expand, we're going to expand into other areas. But all expansion has to be related to emerging industries, to China's economy. That's my plan. Kevin Lu sorted out his thoughts, looking for the most efficient way to persuade the people in front of him.

"Can you be specific? Kevin, most of us here are uneducated people, you try to be clear. Hu Zhongshu was a little impatient. I thought that I could develop step by step, but as soon as the newcomers took office, they gave them a lecture, and they couldn't keep up.

"To put it simply, it's two things. Put our money to work in two places. One is to set up an investment company in the United States to inject capital into a highly profitable industry. The other is to invest in China, participate in China's construction, and make money by taking advantage of the opportunities of China's development. Kevin Lu tried to be as concise as he could about his plan.

The conference room suddenly boiled. What used to be a whispering argument has become a loud argument. Lu Kaiwen was a little flustered, and his eyes for help also fell on Cheng Mengqiu on the other side.

The old man seemed to have a sense, and his eyes, which had been closed, secretly opened, and he returned the young man's somewhat mischievous sly smile, and then closed his eyes again.

Kevin Lu felt a sense of relief. He seemed to remember his mother's joke with Mr. Cheng, "There is an old man in the family, if there is a treasure". At this moment, he has a deeper understanding of Chinese culture.

"Kevin, you seem to have some truth in what you're saying, but can you do this? How much money does it take? In addition, we don't have such management talents. This is no nonsense. It is not easy for us to get to where we are today, although catering may start to decline as you said, but we have been doing it for so many years, at least we still have experience. But we don't understand these new things. Hu Zhongshu's words always represent everyone's worries.

"Elders. I understand your concerns, but you should understand my worries as well. You are worried about the risk of funds, and I am worried that if you rest on your laurels, you will lose the opportunity for development. Did you know how to eat and drink when you started your business? Aren't you an expert in this area now? Now we don't understand those high-profit industries, but we have the funds, and we can hire managers. All you have to do is supervise. "Kevin Lu really has a headache, he has no qualifications to be too tough.

Everyone shook their heads in skepticism, and they began to confront the young man in front of them.

Just as the conference room fell silent, an old voice suddenly sounded.

"All of you here are smugglers, give me my hands."

Everyone was stunned for a moment, and they all looked at Cheng Mengqiu.

"Why, I forgot how I got here. I repeat, raise your hand from the smugglers. Cheng Mengqiu's eyes were very sharp at the moment.

Everyone raised their hands.

"It's all smuggled in, okay. I ask you, is smuggling risky? Cheng Mengqiu's light tone was unquestionable.

Everyone nodded, and some even burst into tears.

"Agree with it. There are risks. Accompany the risk of xìng's life. Treated like livestock. That's a nightmare. But everyone here has experienced it. How? Scared of risk now? Money is more important than life? Cheng Mengqiu slapped everyone's faces with his eyes, and even whipped everyone's hearts with sarcasm.

Everyone bowed their heads. They didn't dare to look at the old man.

"Xiao Fu often said that she was too tired. The low-end industry of restaurant chains becomes more and more difficult to do later, but this intensive non-technology industry is too difficult to transform, and she doesn't dare, because she is burdened with you. She's too emotional. She envies those Westerners, who only have interests and no burden of family affection. What are you thinking about at the moment? It's nothing more than a small abacus. Kevin is a new generation, and you have to learn to give them a ride now. Don't discuss it, it's decided. Kevin leads the direction of the money. You are responsible for the normal operation of the existing restaurant chain. Kevin, let's talk about Chinese investment, that's the point. I can't wait. Cheng Mengqiu ended the confrontation brutally but efficiently.

Everyone didn't seem to have any rebound, but Lu Kaiwen was a little dumbfounded for a while, and he desperately digested the magical scene in front of him. Desperately integrate all this with the Chinese culture I understand.

“…… Okay, let's talk about going to China. I'm expecting to go to China next year, which is growing at a rate of more than 10 percent every year. Moreover, they give foreign enterprises super-national treatment, which is especially evident in terms of taxation. Most importantly. Both zhèngfǔ and folk, they all have a kind of worship for foreign capital. We must pay close attention to the layout, and with the increase of foreign investment, this kind of treatment will become more and more diluted. Elders, please understand my urgency. Lu Kaiwen looked around at everyone, and his eyes contained eagerness.

Everyone also looked back at the young man who stood up, and their eyes gradually changed from suspicion to expectation.

Looking at the backs of everyone leaving, Lu Kaiwen breathed a sigh of relief.

"Don't relax, kid, you're just starting the fight. We worked together to deceive these old fellows, but they still all have their own little agendas. You have to be careful and don't make a mistake in every step, otherwise, you may not have a chance. Cheng Mengqiu on the other side looked worried.

"Uncle Cheng, now I have the feeling of walking on thin ice, when I was a child, I always didn't understand what the use of these idioms could be, and now I realize that these Chinese cultures are really magical." Kevin Lu smiled tiredly.

"yes. In China, the supreme knowledge is the philosophy of fighting with others. Can you, a child who grew up in a foreign land, do it? Cheng Mengqiu was full of suspicions.

"I don't know, but I know that I'm going to leave my old self behind and be reborn. At least I'm going to live with a mask. Uncle Cheng, give me strength. Mom, give me strength. Kevin Lu stared at the ceiling and prayed.

"Kid, it's hard for you. Don't be too sad, China is our homeland, and you will love that land. Hehe" Cheng Mengqiu smiled, there was sadness in his laughter, and there was even more envy.

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