For Yu Zhou, there wasn't much he needed to handle at the moment.
Ningzhou, in his opinion, was undoubtedly a bustling metropolis.
Although it couldn't compare to Wanghai, Yu Zhou hadn't actually seen what Ningzhou was like in this era.
Therefore, agreeing to Liang Xiaohai's request was precisely what he had in mind; going to Ningzhou to have a look wouldn't be a bad thing.
He wouldn't be going on a business trip alone, of course.
So this time, Yu Zhou decided to bring Wu Dabiao and Tang Long. If he didn't bring the former, that guy would likely fuss for days.
As for the latter, Tang Long had already become his most capable assistant. Without him by his side, Yu Zhou would indeed feel somewhat unaccustomed.
It's true what they say: it's easy to go from frugality to luxury, but hard to go from luxury back to frugality.
Back when he didn't have an assistant, Yu Zhou didn't feel particularly uncomfortable, but now that he had Tang Long, who sorted everything out for him in an organized manner.
He could even handle minor matters completely on his own, a feeling that was truly indescribable.
Currently, within the entire "Three Horses" company, if one were to ask who was the most trusted person, Tang Long might not rank first. However, if Yu Zhou were asked who was the closest person to him in the company, besides Wu Dabiao, who had grown up with him since childhood, it would only be Tang Long and Qin Feng.
Qin Feng always had his own matters to attend to, so his time spent with Yu Zhou, whether meeting or spending time together, wasn't a lot.
But Tang Long was completely different. They were almost inseparable every day, to the point where Yu Zhou himself sometimes complained that this guy didn't seem like an employee of Three Horses company at all, but solely his personal assistant.
One had to consider how thoughtful his service was, something that sometimes surprised even Yu Zhou.
This wasn't just about the company, but also about home.
Even if his family had some matters to attend to, he could handle them perfectly and impeccably. Therefore, it was truly difficult to let go of such an assistant, even if one wanted to.
"Boss! It's all arranged. I've asked Squad Leader Zhou from the car unit to drive. We should be able to reach Ningzhou in about four hours."
"When we get there, should we find a place to stay first, or head straight to the broadcasting building? It's unlikely we'll be able to go and come back on the same day."
"So, my suggestion is that I find a place to stay, and you and Old Wu head to the Radio and Television Building!"
"I'll call you then, and we can go to the accommodation directly."
It was precisely this assistant who was not only meticulous but could also think of things Yu Zhou hadn't even considered.
It was because of this that Yu Zhou could often be quite careless in many situations, and having such a meticulous assistant was something he couldn't have asked for.
To have reached this point and to be an assistant in such a large enterprise, Tang Long undoubtedly had some skills.
As a result, within the "Three Horses" company today, although Tang Long was merely Yu Zhou's assistant, the managers of various departments treated him with great courtesy.
This wasn't simply a case of "the closer to the prime minister, the higher the rank."
If Tang Long lacked any ability and had only secured this position through his tenure, someone would have surely spoken ill of him to Yu Zhou by now.
As a company grows, internal power struggles inevitably arise.
For instance, Zhang Zixia, whom Yu Zhou had recruited earlier, represented the new faction's influence.
Although the old guard, represented by Liang Xiaohai and the dried fruit factory faction, didn't overtly target each other, a clear distinction was gradually forming between the two sides.
During times of rapid growth, they might cooperate sincerely to expand the company together.
However, once things began to stabilize, Yu Zhou knew without even thinking that they would inevitably vie for power and influence.
Many long-serving employees relied on their status as veterans for promotions and salary increases.
Furthermore, they had Liang Xiaohai, the vice president who controlled the company's daily operations and management. It wasn't just an empty saying that "when one person prospers, even their chickens and dogs ascend to heaven"; in the eyes of those old employees, it was far more than just talk.
"Handle these matters as you see fit!"
"Our main purpose for this trip is to see Ningzhou city. That place is a true ancient capital."
"As for the advertisement, they sent us the invitation. But since it's our first visit, we shouldn't appear too enthusiastic or overbearing."
"So, achieving our intended goal is enough. The auction won't happen that quickly."
Yu Zhou said with a smile.
He was naturally very confident in Tang Long's ability to handle affairs, but confidence was one thing, and complete trust was another.
Yu Zhou didn't dare to completely trust Tang Long, not because he wasn't loyal. He had investigated thoroughly.
However, in the face of immense profit, could his assistant maintain his original intentions?
Clearly, such matters couldn't withstand testing, let alone deep consideration.
What was a company, if not a group of people gathered together towards a common goal, bound by the ties of profit?
Once that profit exceeded your imagination, naturally, even the most loyal of followers could be expected to betray you in the end.
Yu Zhou couldn't guarantee that everyone would help him wholeheartedly like Wu Dabiao.
Because Wu Dabiao had grown up with him, their relationship was long past that of brothers; they were closer than brothers.
How many such people could anyone encounter in a lifetime?
At least for Yu Zhou, Wu Dabiao was the only one.
Therefore, even though this guy was rather reckless, when it came to who was the most trusted and closest person to Yu Zhou, it was undoubtedly Wu Dabiao.
"Yes, Mr. Yu, I'll arrange it now."
Tang Long closed the file folder, handed Yu Zhou the documents that required his signature, and then turned and left Yu Zhou's office.
He was an assistant with a high degree of professionalism, possessing unique insights into almost every matter he handled.
Honestly, for the success of AD Calcium Milk, Liang Xiaohai deserved the most credit, but Tang Long had also provided considerable input.
This was specifically in terms of research and development and design.
As for sales, Zhang Zixia was truly a treasure Yu Zhou had stumbled upon.
This woman with her unique demeanor was not only deeply knowledgeable about advertising but, more importantly, was a genius-level player when it came to marketing.
With her presence, the entire company's marketing had been elevated by a notch, and the salary given, well, in Yu Zhou's opinion, it truly didn't match her contributions.
It's just that in this era, employees were so humble; even if you paid double the salary, it wouldn't amount to much.
Compared to what Yu Zhou and the others were earning, it was mere pocket change.