When it comes to managing relationships and dealing with people, Yu Huai indeed surpassed Yu Zhou by quite a bit.
With just a few words of comfort from Yu Huai, Yu Zhou was able to shake off his previous gloom.
Of course, this was also because what Yu Huai said made a lot of sense.
As a result, Yu Zhou no longer dwelled on the Song family or matters concerning Song Qing.
One Song Qing did not represent the entire Song family, but their subtly complex relationship would not become a reason for them not to cooperate.
This 10% of shares still had to be handed over.
As for whether the Song family or Song Qing would take over, that had already been agreed upon.
By the end of September, Yu Zhou’s new product, Ad Calcium Milk, finally hit the market.
This product had a gift-giving attribute.
It sold particularly well in the suburban and rural areas.
However, once Ad Calcium Milk was distributed to the market, the feedback received was extraordinary.
Compared to the Sunflower Seeds, the profit margin of Ad Calcium Milk was much higher.
In just over a month, their sales volume reached several million, which made Yu Zhou extremely happy and also led him to ponder the future of “San Pi Ma.”
For a factory that had gradually become a well-known enterprise, surviving the tumultuous 1990s was not difficult for Yu Zhou.
However, whether such a massive company could survive into the new century depended on market changes and its own decisions.
Take for instance, Jianlibao, which was currently booming and had become a top-tier brand in Longxia. Was it glorious?
Of course, it was glorious. Even if Yu Zhou had to go through it again, he could only admire it at this moment.
However, such glory did not prevent its decline after the new century.
A single acquisition caused this almost nationally recognized brand to completely disappear from public view.
Although Yu Zhou was mentally prepared for this and did not intend to introduce much more capital, especially foreign capital.
But it was hard to imagine if those people would resort to more aggressive tactics later on.
Sometimes, being acquired or acquiring others was not a result that happened instantly.
It was a matter of compromise, or even a situation of last resort.
“Currently, the monthly sales volume is 800,000 yuan. Including orders, Ad Calcium Milk alone has brought in over 2 million yuan in capital return this month.”
“Mr. Yu, are we considered successful now?”
Liang Xiaohai, holding a sales report, was briefing Yu Zhou.
Such results were much, much more impressive than the previous ‘Hutou Sunflower Seeds.’
There was a hint of pride in his words. After all, for Ad Calcium Milk this time, even though Yu Zhou had some marketing ideas, he did not fully take charge.
The main person in charge was Liang Xiaohai. With such a successful launch, it was naturally Liang Xiaohai’s credit!
“Of course, we are successful. And this time, you have made significant contributions. I plan to give you 1% of the shares. These shares are completely different from options.”
“They are real shares, and in a few years, you should still have options!”
Yu Zhou was also very happy at this moment, as the success of Ad Calcium Milk indicated that the memories and products from his previous life were indeed very effective.
Under such circumstances, the future development of the company became much clearer.
Of course, this was inseparable from Yu Zhou’s planning, but it was also inseparable from everyone’s collective effort.
Upon hearing that he was to be given shares, Liang Xiaohai was stunned.
What was 1% of the shares worth?
He widened his eyes, calculating in his mind, completely unable to grasp how these shares were being given away.
“If we calculate it at a valuation of forty million yuan, even 1% would be worth a full 400,000 Longxia yuan.”
“1%, that’s so much?”
Liang Xiaohai was completely bewildered, almost disbelieving, but more so, excited.
Having developed the entire company to this extent, in his eyes, this was almost entirely Yu Zhou’s credit. Without his strategic vision and initial restructuring,
it was uncertain if the entire dry goods factory would even still exist, let alone gain fame for its sunflower seeds in such a short period and even become a well-known brand.
In his eyes, this was simply a miracle.
However, in comparison, his fixed salary was very little.
A few hundred yuan a month seemed like a high salary, but compared to Yu Zhou, his wealth had multiplied countless times.
Yet, he, Liang Xiaohai, did not feel there was anything wrong with that. If one had strategic vision, they could also earn so much money.
To be honest, before this, he had fantasized about having options and so on.
But he had never dared to hope for shares.
Because the value of the shares in this company was too immense, so much so that Liang Xiaohai had never even considered what would happen if he were to receive shares.
“Mr. Song! This, this doesn't seem right, does it?”
Even though he was extremely delighted, Liang Xiaohai still calmed down.
Indeed, shares were a good thing, even if it was only 1%.
Not only did they have immense value, but it could even be said that it would give him a real voice in the company.
However, he did not think his contributions were truly worth these shares.
One must be content. The main reason Liang Xiaohai had not left before was his reluctance to leave the dry goods factory.
And now, seeing the dry goods factory develop and grow to such an extent, truthfully, the sense of relief and satisfaction he felt could not be matched by any amount of money.
Therefore, he felt he should not take these shares, or at least not so many.
However, Yu Zhou shook his head and did not give him a chance to refuse.
He stated directly, “The fact is that the dry goods factory relies on old employees like you to keep it going.”
“This is a private enterprise, so I cannot give shares to all employees. Therefore, giving them to you is the most appropriate.”
“And it is what you deserve.”
“Not only for your contributions to Ad Calcium Milk now, but also for many future matters that will require your decision-making!”
“If you don’t have shares, not even a tiny bit of a say, it’s not a good thing for ‘San Pi Ma’.”
“Therefore, you must accept them.”
Yu Zhou’s words were firm and resolute, leaving Liang Xiaohai with no room to refuse.
Liang Xiaohai wanted to say something, but the words caught in his throat remained unspoken. His face was filled with emotion.