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Chapter 1097 Deputy General Manager Su

He didn't know how to operate a hotel, and he didn't even have experience in running a small inn. Fortunately, he had reliable people around him.

Liu Ruyan was able to help him complete his career plan, and his cousin Su He was able to help him set up this makeshift team.

Of course, even his restaurant was a trial-and-error process. Without Liu Ruyan's help, he would have at most opened a small restaurant, and might not have even been able to make money.

After all, they can only operate one day a week. If the prices are too low, they will lose money. If the prices are too high, they may not have any customers and will still lose money.

The women around him always provide the help he needs most in crucial moments, which makes him feel very at ease.

"Deputy General Manager Su, you have to keep up the good work! This hotel is counting on you!" Liu Ruyan said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Lin Mo chimed in while driving, "That's right, Deputy General Manager Su, we need to get to work as soon as possible and resolve the hotel account issue by tomorrow, otherwise I won't know where to transfer this money!"

The two of them teased Su He back and forth.

"Hey, you two, that's enough! Don't be so insulting!" Su He rolled her eyes at the two of them, looking speechless.

In response, Liu Ruyan couldn't help but laugh and said, "How can this be called insulting someone? Just tell me if you're Deputy General Manager Su or not. You know, when you left, you were just a department manager, and now you're a general manager. Even though you're only a deputy, it's still a promotion in terms of position. You have to treat us!"

“It’s my cousin. You can’t be too selfish. We’re a big family that respects the elderly and cares for the young. Now that you’ve been promoted, you should at least have two tables set up!” Lin Mo said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Su He glared at him and spat, "You've been reading too many courtyard novels, haven't you? Why do you sound like a moral saint and a shrewd bastard!"

Liu Ruyan: ? ? ?

Lin Mo: ? ? ?

"What? A novel? You read this?"

"What's it to you? Even if I'm the general manager, I'm still just an employee. You two, one a rich second-generation and the other a big boss, are actually making your employees treat you to dinner. You two are really shameless!" Su He said speechlessly.

That's right. Although she was appointed as the deputy general manager, the two people in front of her were her classmate, a rich second-generation heir, and her sister-in-law, and her cousin, who was also her boss. The little money she earned was paid by the two of them, and it was hard-earned money!

These two actually wanted her to treat them to a meal. Isn't this exploitation of the working class?

"What are you saying? Did you get promoted? According to our rules, if you get promoted and receive a raise, you have to treat everyone. It doesn't matter how you got promoted, you still have to treat everyone, right, little brother?" Liu Ruyan said with a smile.

Lin Mo nodded: "Of course, I have to treat everyone. I'm happy to get promoted!"

"Bullshit, I won't even mention Ruyan. You've been promoted to boss, so why aren't you treating us? I haven't earned a single penny from you, and you expect me to give you some money first?" Su He protested.

Lin Mo: "What kind of position is 'boss'? These days, anyone who sets up a carpet stall can be called a street vendor boss. Have you ever seen a street vendor claim to be the deputy general manager of their street stall?"

"And the restaurant?" Su He continued.

Lin Mo: "What are you talking about? I'm just a chef in the restaurant. Do I have to treat people to meals? I earn my money through hard work. What power do you have over those waiters, the purchasing department, and the finance department?"

Su He:

Although she was reluctant to admit it, she actually felt that Lin Mo's words made a lot of sense. Boss is not really a position; it is just a title.

But the position of deputy general manager is indeed a title, that much is certain. Even Liu Ruyan, strictly speaking, is only a general manager.

So, does that mean I really should treat everyone?

"Yes" *2

"No, no, this isn't right. I think you two have gotten me into a trap."

In the end, no matter what Su He said, the two still managed to extort a meal from her. However, this time they didn't eat out. Instead, the three of them went back to Su He's place and cooked for themselves, celebrating a little.

"Congratulations to Su Su on her promotion to Deputy General Manager!"

"Cousin, congratulations on your fortune!"

"Congratulations to you both! Let's keep it low-key, hehe!"

The three of them raised their glasses at the table, clinked them together, and then drank them down in one gulp. It wasn't baijiu (Chinese liquor) or beer, but a sparkling cocktail, bought from the supermarket downstairs. Like a soft drink, Lin Mo could drink some of it.

"Susu, you used to manage finances and logistics procurement at your brother's restaurant. This time it's just on a larger scale, so don't worry."

However, since this is your first time handling such a large project, you could hire some professionals and manage the finances yourself.

Financial matters need to be strictly controlled. As for procurement, unless you handle it personally, some shady dealings are inevitable. Just make sure it doesn't harm the hotel's interests; saving money is even better, so sometimes it's unnecessary to nitpick over minor details. However, you need to check the hotel staff salaries. Waiters and supervisors earn their money through hard work, so there's no need to change them; keep them the same as before. But the salaries of higher management levels need to be controlled.

If it's particularly outrageous, then changes must be made. Wages can be increased, but the main change should be made to address those opaque, hidden income sources.

While eating, Liu Ruyan continued to impart her management experience to Su He. Although Su He seemed to be just a deputy general manager, what Liu Ruyan was saying reflected the mindset that a company leader should have.

In the company, the purchasing department is where the most money is made. Rebates, commissions, and even gifts are all commonplace ways for people to gain personal benefits.

This kind of situation happens in most slightly larger companies, and Liu Ruyan's current company is no exception.

However, her choice was to pretend she didn't know as long as it wasn't excessive or harmful to the company's interests, and to get a promotion and a raise if it could make the company more money.

After all, the benefits a capable person seeks for himself are insignificant compared to the value he creates. We shouldn't put the cart before the horse.

"Okay, I've got it. Don't worry, I understand. It's not like I'm new to the workforce. I know all the tricks of the trade in the workplace."

Those at the top make a lot of money, so they have to leave some for those below them; otherwise, who will put in the effort for the company?

"Once they get a taste of success, they'll want the company to do better than anyone else," Su He nodded.

It's clear that Su He's years of work experience since graduation haven't been wasted; her way of thinking is fundamentally different from that of college students.

"That's right. As a leader, you just need to grasp the right balance. If someone goes too far, you should give them a warning. If they don't listen, find an opportunity to remove them directly. It's best to find substantial evidence and give them a good beating."

"As a leader, don't be all smiles and jokes. Be more serious and have some skills. Otherwise, your subordinates won't take you seriously, and it will be difficult to lead the team," Liu Ruyan said.

This wasn't just her making things up. When she first graduated, she started an internship at her family's company. She went there without revealing her identity, but because she had connections, she was promoted very quickly. However, because she was too easy to talk to, her subordinates didn't take her seriously, which made it impossible to carry out tasks for a while.

Later, she changed her strategy. Those who disobeyed were dismissed privately. She also changed her tone. Gradually, the team became easier to manage and even more efficient.

Some people are afraid of authority but not morality. The more you take them seriously, the less they will take you seriously. It can be said that many of what Liu Ruyan said were based on her own personal experience.

“It’s alright, I’ll learn slowly. Brother, you’re doing great! You already have a restaurant that makes tens of millions in profit a year, and now you have a star-rated hotel. If you go back to our Nancheng, it will be a triumphant return. Who knows, you might even invest back in our hometown and become a well-known entrepreneur,” Su He said with a smile.

Lin Mo waved his hand in response. He knew his own limitations and was definitely not cut out for business.

Even Liu Zhengyuan probably saw it, which is why the benefits he received were those from the hotel that were easiest to take advantage of.

But before he could speak, Liu Ruyan continued, "Investment? Forget about the county town!"

"Why?" Lin Mo asked, puzzled.

Although he didn't understand, he knew that even small towns could have wealthy people; even the smallest places had rich people.

In response, Liu Ruyan shook her head: "If you're going to invest, try not to go to the county town. Even if you do go, make sure you know what you're doing before you go."

Haven't you heard of the chess game in county towns? Many investors from other places, even those who are doing very well in big cities, will lose everything when they invest in county towns.

The most crucial point isn't the money lost, but rather losing money without even understanding how you got eliminated.

Seeing this, Su He couldn't help but say, "Explain it more clearly!"

"Well, let me put it this way, my dad also invested in a county town in another city a few years ago. He invested more than 10 million yuan and opened a building materials market. The location was good, with a large flow of people. The decoration was two levels higher than the local stores. He hired a drum and gong team for the opening and carried out other promotions. But he lost it all in just six months."

Even though my products are better than theirs and cheaper, my customers just won't come into my store.

Moreover, this is not an isolated case. My father tried many times to make a name for himself in the county town, but the result was always the same. In fact, not only my father, but some of his friends also experienced similar things.

Later, my dad settled down in a big city and stayed there, no longer trying to make a living in the county town, and things got better.

Of course, there were successes too. In the end, my dad treated the person to a meal and humbly asked for their advice, and only then did the person tell my dad the truth.

"My dad's friend said at the end, 'If you want to invest in a county town, you need to understand the local customs. Who sits at the head of the table, who serves the food, and who is responsible for passing the chopsticks. If you don't know any of this, then don't go. Only by understanding these things can you try to get a piece of the pie; otherwise, it's just a waste of effort!'" Liu Ruyan said helplessly.

Lin Mo: ? ? ?

Su He: ? ? ?

(End of this chapter)