Chapter 1778: A Little Opinion

In this world, there are two kinds of things that leave people most helpless.

One is like what Lee Kun-hee did earlier—trying to trap others but ending up trapped himself. He originally wanted to pressure Hanxing Investment and make an example of them, but he didn't expect Zhao Fusheng to directly cooperate with CJ, forcing him to respond.

To put it metaphorically, it was as if he had planned to lure the enemy in, waiting for Zhao Fusheng to come begging for help, only to find that the guy was a thief who believed in Shek Kwu Goh, directly starting to undermine him.

The other is like what Zhao Fusheng is experiencing now: deliberately planting flowers but they don't bloom, while inadvertently planting willows that grow into shade.

The comic studio he set up earlier struggled in Japan for a full two years and ended up failing. But this security company has been smooth sailing all the way, even growing larger and larger.

This left Zhao Fusheng quite frustrated.

Yet he had to admit that the situation he now faced was a choice: whether to expand and develop Future Security as Chen Zhen suggested, or to maintain the status quo and keep the company's business focused on protecting the group internally.

This was a multiple-choice question.

After hesitating for a full ten-plus minutes, Zhao Fusheng still couldn't make a decision.

Looking at Chen Zhen with some apology, he said to him, "Let me think it over some more, and I'll let you know later."

Chen Zhen nodded, not pressing Zhao Fusheng for an immediate response.

He knew very well that this was not something that could be decided lightly in a few words. After all, Future Security now had over a thousand people, plus their families—nearly ten thousand lives. If Zhao Fusheng made a decision casually, Chen Zhen would actually find it unreliable.

Being cautious couldn't hurt.

"Come on, accompany me for a tour."

Zhao Fusheng smiled and said to Chen Zhen.

Chen Zhen nodded and led Zhao Fusheng around the security company's headquarters.

Speaking of which, this was thanks to Zhao Fusheng. The guy liked buying buildings, so now each subsidiary of the Future Group had its own independent office building.

In the capital, where land was precious and housing prices kept rising, this was undoubtedly a rare sight.

Even Lei Jun only bought an office building for an industrial park in 2019.

Of course, it wasn't that he lacked money; it was just that most people were unwilling to invest their funds in office buildings. With that money, they could do product development or marketing—why buy a building?

But Zhao Fusheng thought differently. He always believed that property, even if the company went bankrupt, could still be rented out for income.

This was probably the mindset of an ordinary person—a bit petty, but undeniably practical.

After all, an office building that could be bought for 80 million now might not be available for 800 million ten years later.

After touring Future Security, Zhao Fusheng asked Chen Zhen to arrange for someone to take him home and also give him a report on the company's current status.

Chen Zhen arranged for someone to see Zhao Fusheng off and handed him the report.

"Very well prepared."

Zhao Fusheng's original intention was to have him prepare a detailed report for later.

But when he took the report Chen Zhen handed him and glanced at it, he found it was a complete assessment. It seemed Chen Zhen had been prepared for a while.

"Better safe than sorry."

Chen Zhen smiled, a bit embarrassed, and said to Zhao Fusheng.

After taking over Future Security, he really wanted to accomplish something.

Although he was taciturn by nature, having followed Zhao Fusheng for so long, he had picked up some understanding of these things through osmosis.

If he wasn't good at something, he could find someone who was—this was a decision Chen Zhen made after careful consideration.

Management matters could be handled by professional managers; he just needed to lead the security team well and ensure service quality, and there would be no shortage of clients.

Although this idea was a bit fanciful, it had to be admitted that it was highly feasible.

But Zhao Fusheng still didn't say much; he took the report and left Future Security.

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Back home, Zhao Fusheng sat on the sofa and began reading the report.

Chen Zhen had indeed come prepared. The report clearly outlined Future Security's current staffing, the levels of clients they could serve, and the intensity of security.

"This guy, he's put his heart into it."

Zhao Fusheng read for a while, looked up, took a sip of water, and muttered to himself.

Zhao Fusheng appreciated Chen Zhen's work attitude.

For Zhao Fusheng, a subordinate's work ability was indeed important, but ability could be cultivated or hired.

However, work attitude and loyalty were not so easily cultivated.

For example, not everyone under Zhao Fusheng was highly capable. Most came from ordinary backgrounds, and even though they had studied hard, they still lagged far behind professionals.

But that wasn't a problem; if ability was lacking, they could hire capable professionals.

What Zhao Fusheng truly valued was their loyalty to him.

Zhao Fusheng had discussed with Fan Baobao: she had no interest in running the company and didn't want their daughter exposed to such things too early. As for Zhao Fusheng himself, his relatives were even less capable than he was, so he never considered letting them get involved in the Future Group.

Thus, the only people he could rely on were these trusted subordinates.

And in that case, loyalty became very important.

In fact, Zhao Fusheng had never had any requirements for his daughter. As long as she lived healthily and happily, that was enough.

Zhao Fusheng had never thought about setting a life direction for his daughter.

Enjoying life was a broad term that varied from person to person. Some saw striving for goals as enjoyment, others saw a worry-free life as enjoyment.

In Zhao Fusheng's eyes, his daughter didn't need to consider too much; as long as she was happy, that was fine.

This was the truth. Zhao Fusheng now had more than enough wealth, and it would only grow. His daughter could do nothing and still be fine.

The wealth he left behind would be enough for her to live without worries.

Like the Hilton sisters in the US, possessing vast wealth and doing whatever they wanted.

Of course, Zhao Fusheng would never allow his daughter to become a socialite like the Hiltons. To be honest, as a traditional Easterner, he couldn't accept the open lifestyle of Westerners.

This was a difference in worldview, fundamentally unchangeable.

Many Chinese people were like this: they could accept their own various romantic encounters but couldn't accept their relatives becoming like that.

The principle of "do not do to others what you do not want done to yourself" completely lost its effect at such times.

Being strict with others and lenient with oneself—that was the mindset of most people.

"What are you looking at?"

At that moment, Fan Baobao came home from work. Seeing a pile of materials in front of Zhao Fusheng, she asked curiously.

Zhao Fusheng smiled: "Nothing much. Materials from the security company. Chen Zhen suggested we consider expanding."

"Expand?"

Fan Baobao was a bit surprised but then nodded: "I think it's a good idea."

"Is that so?"

Now it was Zhao Fusheng's turn to be surprised. He hadn't expected Fan Baobao to agree with this opinion.

After all, she rarely expressed opinions on company matters, especially management and operations. Partly because she didn't understand, and partly because she didn't want to influence Zhao Fusheng's judgment.

But this time, she took the initiative to speak, which caught Zhao Fusheng off guard.

"Of course."

Fan Baobao didn't hesitate and said to Zhao Fusheng: "It's simple. Our security company's personnel are excellent, they're professional, and they can solve any problems. Where else can you find such security?"

Huh?

Zhao Fusheng was a bit confused, not quite understanding Fan Baobao's meaning.

"You're too used to being high and mighty, you don't know the hardships of the common people." Fan Baobao gave Zhao Fusheng a charming glare and said, "Good security isn't easy to find now. There aren't many professional companies in this field domestically, and even fewer that are safe and accident-free."

Zhao Fusheng suddenly understood, finally grasping Fan Baobao's point.

Thinking it over, it was just as she said. Domestically, there weren't many legitimate security companies, and even fewer like Future Security.

"According to what you're saying, it seems I have to agree with his plan."

Zhao Fusheng laughed and said to Fan Baobao.

Fan Baobao shrugged: "That's up to you. I'm just telling you what I think as an insider."

She was telling the truth. She didn't understand company management. But she could offer suggestions to Zhao Fusheng from the perspective of someone in the entertainment industry.

"I understand."

Zhao Fusheng smiled and nodded to Fan Baobao: "I just didn't expect you to give me this opinion."

Hearing Zhao Fusheng's words, Fan Baobao also laughed. She hadn't expected that one day she could give her husband advice on corporate management.

After all, it had always been Zhao Fusheng making decisions while she cheered from the sidelines.

Though it wasn't anything shameful, Fan Baobao sometimes felt she couldn't help Zhao Fusheng much and was letting him down.

This time, being able to help Zhao Fusheng made her very happy.

Zhao Fusheng understood Fan Baobao's feelings and naturally went along with it, praising her.

"So, have you decided?"

Fan Baobao blinked and asked Zhao Fusheng.

Zhao Fusheng nodded: "Of course. Since you've given me such an important opinion, and Chen Zhen's materials are very detailed, I have to make a decision."

With that, he took out his phone and dialed Chen Zhen's number.