My American magical life
Chapter 784 - 784 34 Leader 1 Cheng's Unparalleled Time

784: Chapter 34 Leader 1 (Cheng’s Unparalleled Time) 784: Chapter 34 Leader 1 (Cheng’s Unparalleled Time) For a labor-intensive company of considerable scale, its internal management system is bound to be complex.

In the conventional wisdom of many people, a simple system seems to be the best solution.

But this is just like progressivism’s religion—it’s all impractical fantasy.

A simple system cannot handle complex issues; a company like West State Logistics that has people, land, and branches in several states of America is destined to be extremely complex.

If it were just complexity in terms of scale, then it would not have amassed enough debt to go bankrupt next month.

The logistics industry is crude and simple-minded; money is not easy to earn, yet it really does make money.

From an outsider’s perspective, the logistics industry has a kind of magic to it—the harder it seems to earn money, the more money is actually made.

Necessities such as clothing, food, shelter, and transportation are indispensable in modern society.

The developed commodity economy has spurred the prosperity of the logistics industry.

This prosperity has attracted more players, and more players have increased the degree of internal competition within the industry.

But ultimately, the logistics industry should be a money-making business.

However, as the rookie general manager of West State Logistics, Sheriff Gru tragically discovered that this so-called ten billion dollar logistics giant seems to be on the brink of bankruptcy, which is why he was so eager to seek help from Cheng.

“You told me I just need to change its inherent internal interest order and ignore everything else, but, Chan, I pulled some financial staff from the LAPD to audit the accounts.

This experience comes from what I’ve seen in the movies; audit first, identify problems to make cuts, but upon checking, I found West State Logistics has a big problem with its cash flow.”

“The cash on the books is so little it’s only enough to pay next month’s staff wages.

Even if we include all accounts receivable within the billing period, we could only pay half of the short-term debt after handing out salaries, and then there will be no money left.”

Sheriff Gru was still talking, but Cheng was no longer interested in listening.

Eight billion Dollars, Achilles really gave Cheng Daqi and Temir face.

“Let’s go to the company to take a look now if it’s convenient, and have your people prepare a detailed report, Gru.

You know that this is the ‘gift’ Achilles has given to Mi’er and also the reason I need your help to break the situation.

But we have been played by Achilles, he might not have even planted a mole inside West State Logistics, after all, what kind of mole can compare to such terrifying debt?”

“Chan, speaking from my heart, I used to think I was someone, ha, only now do I understand, compared to you capitalists who are like Vampires, I’m just like a naïve child.

For decades of hard work, maybe I’ve only made a few billion?

Poor heavens, West State Logistics owes several billion in short-term debt due next month!”

Sheriff Gru actually felt a sense of disillusionment.

It’s too absurd, really too absurd.

To make money, he dabbled in gangs, drug trafficking, human smuggling, then what?

After struggling along with a bunch of brothers for so many years, it turns out the money earned isn’t even enough to cover a month’s debt.

“With such self-deprecation, Gru, gang and corporate models are different, by the way, Jax, why are you here too?”

Cheng ignored Gru’s complaints and considered placing this arrogant Black Police in West State Logistics to make cuts, albeit another layer was to temper him with a legitimate position and tremendous pressure.

Just like what Wolf had said to Cheng, Cheng Daqi was no longer a nameless individual now, and his approach to things had to change.

Even without Wolf reminding him, Cheng had noticed this too.

This led to the move of placing Gru into West State Logistics.

Noticing that Cheng Daqi had mentioned him, Jax quickly responded,

“That’s the thing, now the Chief of LAPD, Lake, has been transferred from the California State Police System, and it’s been confirmed, he’s Gasetti’s man.

How do we deal with this?”

Gru also looked to Cheng; he had been working in the LAPD for many years, and how should he say it, it was like a warm family.

His eyes were full of expectation.

Cheng sighed and asked,

“Did he do something out of line?”

The question was interesting, seemingly implying an attitude beyond the Black Police brothers’ expectations.

Jax was stunned for a moment, looking to his big brother.

“Erm, not yet.” Gru stammered in response.

He didn’t understand the change in Cheng Daqi’s attitude.

Aren’t we in this together?

“That’s right, Gasetti is very cautious.

When I last spoke to him, the deal was to get you out, his man to rise in the LAPD, to help their local Democratic Party of San Rodolfo gain actual control of the LAPD.

Lake, after all, was transferred from the State Police system; he hasn’t grasped the situation yet, so he will wait.”

Gru and Jax exchanged looks.

Is this also a step in your early game plan?

“What is he waiting for?

Waiting for some people’s orders or some sort of opportunity?” Jax asked.

“Waiting for you to make a mistake.”

Cheng Daqi’s response was ghostly.

“So, Gru, just do your job as the general manager of the company well, don’t worry too much about the other things.

If there are no other problems, let’s head to West State Logistics Headquarters.

Oh, and Jax, you can go back now; the situation is still a bit sensitive.”

Both Black Police did not move.

Gru bit his lip and asked,

“Chan, you’re the kind of deep-thinking schemer—of course, I don’t mean to demean you; you can take it as a form of praise and admiration.

You’re a schemer; with your help, some of my problems have been resolved, but it seems your gains are even greater.

Just as your friend, um, if you really think of me as a friend, I indeed have some doubts that I need you to clarify.”