Chapter 1888: The Smart Ones

As a superior, what kind of person is most trustworthy?

It depends on how you look at it.

Trust means that after receiving an order, one carries it out wholeheartedly, regardless of any trouble or obstacles encountered. That is the trust a superior needs. Perhaps the superior might think this person is single-minded, but that is exactly the kind they like most.

There are too many smart people, too few honest ones.

This is what Zhao Fusheng liked most about Dong Guoxiang.

So when Dong Guoxiang called him and asked him to come to the company, Zhao Fusheng set aside matters at Future Film and came to Future Technology.

Clearly, if it weren't something important, Dong Guoxiang wouldn't have called him.

This was a result of Dong Guoxiang's personality.

He was the kind of person with a single-minded disposition. If Zhao Fusheng told him to develop online games, he would devote himself entirely to it, ignoring everything else. Even if he failed many times, he wouldn't change his mind.

This was something few could compare with Dong Guoxiang.

"What's up? Why the rush to get me over here?"

Zhao Fusheng looked at Dong Guoxiang and asked with a smile.

Dong Guoxiang didn't waste words; he handed Zhao Fusheng a document: "Take a look at this first."

Zhao Fusheng nodded, took the document, and read it. After a while, his expression grew increasingly serious.

"According to the data, the game 'Dungeon' is very popular among Tencent Technology's players. I think it might blow up." Dong Guoxiang said to Zhao Fusheng with a serious expression. "So, should we consider going all in on developing the next step of this game?"

Zhao Fusheng frowned. He understood why Dong Guoxiang had called him over today.

In Dong Guoxiang's understanding, this situation meant they had already successfully developed an online game. The next step would be to focus all work around this game, which would render the materials Zhao Fusheng had given him earlier useless.

For Dong Guoxiang, this was a difficult choice, so he had sought out Zhao Fusheng.

A person's upbringing often creates certain limitations in thinking. Even Dong Guoxiang, now the general manager of Future Technology, was no exception.

In a sense, he was more suited to being a programmer, holed up in an office developing programs, rather than managing a large company.

Zhao Fusheng was well aware of this.

But the problem was, Zhao Fusheng believed that ability could be gradually honed, and if it couldn't be honed, it could be compensated for with diligence and other means. But loyalty was not a quality so easily obtained.

Take Dong Guoxiang, for example. Although he lacked ability, when he encountered a problem he couldn't solve, he would think of a way and come to Zhao Fusheng for a solution.

But if it were a professional manager who liked to think they were clever, Zhao Fusheng couldn't guarantee that they wouldn't do something behind his back.

To be honest, Zhao Fusheng didn't like subordinates who were too smart.

The reason was simple: he was a time traveler, standing on the shoulders of giants with the natural advantage of foresight. Subordinates like Dong Guoxiang, who were obedient and loyal, satisfied him far more than those quick-witted ones who always thought they were clever.

"Since we've already decided to co-operate with Tencent on this game, let's continue."

Zhao Fusheng smiled and said to Dong Guoxiang, "You need to understand that Future Technology's future development won't be limited to just one game."

"Huh?"

Dong Guoxiang was startled by Zhao Fusheng's words. He was a bit surprised but didn't speak immediately.

Although he was honest and taciturn, he wasn't completely without brains.

As they say, great wisdom appears slow-witted. Dong Guoxiang was a typical example.

He knew very well what he should do and what his limits were. This made him more useful than those so-called smart people who didn't know their place and always thought they were the smartest and most capable in the world.

Those people always liked to think of themselves as clever, always liked to play mind games, but forgot the simplest truth: if you're smart, others aren't fools either.

The greatest advantage of someone like Dong Guoxiang was that once Zhao Fusheng said something, he would carry it out to the letter, and he especially believed in Zhao Fusheng's words.

Zhao Fusheng smiled. Dong Guoxiang wasn't stupid after all; he should quickly grasp what he meant.

"To be honest, I'm at my wit's end right now."

Zhao Fusheng said to Dong Guoxiang, "Tencent Technology is developing too fast. They have the largest user base, while we have good projects. The two should complement each other, but we're still in a passive position."

He now truly regretted not finding a way to develop instant messaging software back then, so he would at least have had a chance to promote games and such.

If you're wrong, you admit it. Zhao Fusheng was very clear on this, and it was one reason for his success.

Often, people's emotions can sway their thoughts more than reason. When avoiding mistakes, they can also avoid many unpleasant emotions like embarrassment and awkwardness.

Perhaps everyone tells themselves, 'Next time I won't repeat the same mistake,' but when the next time actually comes, many people repeat the previous error.

This is a very common behavior.

Therefore, only by facing mistakes head-on can one stay清醒.

"Then we..."

Dong Guoxiang thought for a moment and said to Zhao Fusheng, "How about this: we cooperate with them for now, and once the YY voice market stabilizes, we can develop and operate our own software."

Zhao Fusheng nodded: "Alright, you're in charge of this. You can recruit some people later. If you see someone from another company, have a headhunter poach them. Don't be afraid to spend money. As long as they have the ability and skill, we can give them whatever treatment they want."

Dong Guoxiang laughed: "With you saying that, I might as well step down as general manager."

"That won't be necessary."

Zhao Fusheng shook his head: "Except for your position, other benefits can be given. With you here, I feel at ease."

Hearing his words, Dong Guoxiang was deeply moved.

It is said that a scholar will die for one who appreciates him. Dong Guoxiang knew his own abilities well, and to have Zhao Fusheng trust him so much—it was impossible for him not to be touched.

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After parting with Dong Guoxiang, Zhao Fusheng left Future Technology and called Fan Baobao to tell her he wouldn't be home for dinner as he had an appointment.

Fan Baobao naturally didn't bother with that; she didn't even ask who he was meeting.

Having the driver take the car to the agreed place, Zhao Fusheng entered and saw Jiang Wen and his wife sitting with Fa Ge and his wife, as well as Ge Ye.

"Sorry, sorry, something came up at the company. I'm late, I'm late."

Zhao Fusheng said to everyone with a smile as he entered.

"Not late, not late. Just right."

Jiang Wen stood up and smiled at Zhao Fusheng.

Ge Ye, being an old acquaintance of Zhao Fusheng, was naturally at ease and stood up to hug him.

"Fa Ge, I grew up watching your movies." Zhao Fusheng smiled and greeted Fa Ge, extending his hand.

"Mr. Zhao is too kind."

Fa Ge smiled slightly. Clearly, he was pleased with Zhao Fusheng's courtesy.

After all, although he was a big-name actor and a Best Actor winner, he was still an ordinary person at heart. A wealthy man like Zhao Fusheng being so polite gave him face, and Fa Ge was naturally happy.

As the saying goes, everyone lifts the sedan chair. If others give you face, you should give them face in return. Not everyone is an idiot who doesn't know what courtesy means.

At the very least, Fa Ge was not that kind of person.

In the Hong Kong entertainment circle, he was known for being good at both socializing and doing things. How could he possibly make Zhao Fusheng feel displeased?