Compared to other so-called product experiences, Yu Zhou naturally placed more trust in mature products from his previous life.
Of course, the idea of outright copying did make Yu Zhou feel that it wasn't entirely his own ability.
But you cannot deny that copying in the moment leads to satisfaction, and constant copying leads to constant satisfaction.
That feeling was even more exhilarating than simply adopting foreign ideas. Of course, Yu Zhou also incorporated some of his own thoughts into it. As long as it didn't contradict the general environment, he naturally wanted to make this product even better.
AD Calcium Milk, if Yu Zhou remembered correctly, wouldn't start appearing on the market until around 1994. The person who created this beverage was a big shot from Zhe Province, the one who developed a terrifying beverage empire.
Perhaps, his factory now, in terms of scale or professionalism, was no less than the Wahaha brand.
But you cannot deny that this factory, which would later become a super beverage brand, was not something that the current him could ignore.
A company's development is not just about having a good product; one cannot rest easy then.
More important are the company's overall cohesion and even luck.
Launching the right product at the right time is a classic example.
Yu Zhou knew very well that launching a product like AD Calcium Milk at this time would mean facing formidable opponents. However, he didn't think that fearing opponents and shelving a product was a good thing. The brand AD Calcium Milk had already been decided by him before.
If he couldn't face such challenges now, while developing step by step and systematically, then what kind of business would he be in? He might as well go home and take care of children without any worries.
After Yu Zhou finished dealing with all these matters, he went to see the land allocated to him in the new district in the afternoon.
Yes, as Tang Long had said, this piece of land, both in terms of location and area, was quite considerate. It was already at the stage of waiting for his signature.
He naturally wouldn't create any major hurdles for himself in matters that clearly benefited his company.
Therefore, upon returning, he signed his name without hesitation.
Regardless of whether it was industrial land or commercial land, land, as long as it wasn't acquired at an extremely high cost, was a profit for Yu Zhou.
"Mr. Yu! Mr. Zhang from the apparel industry is treating tonight and insists you accept his invitation."
"He hasn't had a chance to properly thank you for the acquisition of the second factory last time. This time, no matter what, he must treat you to a meal!"
After reporting on his work, Tang Long immediately remembered that there was a dinner arranged for that evening.
As an assistant, he couldn't make decisions for the boss like Yu Zhou. However, it couldn't be denied that whether it was an assistant in a small company or the assistant to the CEO of a large company, they all wielded considerable power.
Just like Tang Long now, perhaps he didn't have the final say on many matters.
But you couldn't deny that anyone who wanted to find Yu Zhou, or to see Yu Zhou, would inevitably have to go through Tang Long.
This guy always said he was just a small assistant, but if you truly treated him as a mere assistant within the [Three Horses] company, you would inevitably suffer greatly.
Even Yu Zhou, when he couldn't make up his mind on many issues, would seek Tang Long's opinion.
Similarly, Yu Zhou at this moment began to ask for Tang Long's opinion.
"Do you think I should go? Even though I now have a 20% stake in the second factory, I don't want to be involved in its operations."
"This is not only because the second factory was where I used to work, but also because of the many personal connections involved. Even I can't avoid them."
He seemed to be asking Tang Long, but in reality, he was just looking for a reason to go.
After achieving success, did everything no longer matter?
Clearly, even though Yu Zhou thought this way, reality wouldn't allow it.
The employees of the second factory were old acquaintances; even his father couldn't completely ignore them, let alone himself.
"I think it's better to go. Since you introduced the second factory last time and agreed to invest, there hasn't been much private communication between you and Mr. Zhang."
"This time, I believe Mr. Zhang is inviting you to dinner to finalize matters regarding the second factory. The restructuring of the Second Textile Factory is much more complex than you and Mr. Zhang initially imagined."
"The relationships and personal connections involved are difficult to untangle in a short time."
"Therefore, Mr. Zhang may say he's treating you to express gratitude, but in reality, he probably wants your help."
Tang Long said after some thought.
He knew very well that if Yu Zhou hadn't made the introduction and invested, Mr. Zhang might not have dared to touch the restructuring of the Second Textile Factory.
After all, as a factory with decades of history, the Second Textile Factory's background and social connections were far more complex than those of ordinary state-owned enterprises.
The purpose of restructuring such a factory was to bring it back to life and make money for them.
However, if the factory was neglected, the restructuring of the Second Textile Factory would inevitably fail, leading to its potential bankruptcy.
"You mean he wants my help to sort out the complexities of the entire Second Textile Factory?"
Yu Zhou raised an eyebrow. He had already guessed this.
However, he wasn't as certain as Tang Long.
Upon closer consideration, there was only this possibility.
After all, the Second Textile Factory had been undergoing restructuring for some time, but its output and other aspects had not yet reached the standards they had envisioned.
Perhaps it was very complicated, but breaking through wasn't a simple matter.
Yu Zhou had put in money and held a 20% stake, so there were certain things he couldn't ignore.
Previously, he had intentionally downplayed his presence, but if he continued to remain indifferent at this point, the ultimate fate of the Second Textile Factory, whether it would go bankrupt, would be uncertain.
He had also invested money and naturally didn't want the Second Textile Factory to truly go bankrupt.
Even though this money largely served the purpose of maintaining personal relationships.