My autobiography is definitely not a tragedy!
Chapter 147 - 122: No Problem with the Theory

Chapter 147: Chapter 122: No Problem with the Theory

In the field, military orders may not be taken.

Meng Lang once again experienced the issue of execution in company decision-making due to the excessive autonomy of employees.

The basic code of conduct consisting of one core and two fundamental points had clearly been issued, but this brother still violated it.

A single misstep led to a continuous series of mistakes, not only failing to establish the doomsday survival base but also experiencing the trouble of being ensnared by money.

Only by staying true to one’s original aspirations can one maintain consistency to the end.

He had lost himself on the path of life!

He shook his head, rather disappointed at the lack of expected progress.

The arena of fame and fortune is also an arena of disputes. The troubles of the rich are often more profound than those of the poor, who for the most part only need to worry about life’s essentials like firewood, rice, oil, and salt.

A vivid counterexample!

Without a shred of shame, Meng Lang took a God’s-eye view to criticize his own failed life.

"Whoosh~" Pages of the book turned.

The failure of the family business was perhaps a major blow to the "Meng Lang" in the book.

But for the Meng Lang reading at this moment, the past is in the past, just like turning a page in a book!

Meng Lang flipped to the first page.

It had become a habit to read the book first, then look at the photo.

This time, the photo in the book had the most people in it yet, and many of them were acquaintances.

Mr. Meng, Uncle Gen, the eldest uncle, and plenty of distant relatives and neighbors from the village—dozens of people crammed the entire photo.

With familiar voices and smiles, everything looked just as Meng Lang remembered, suggesting the photo was taken not long ago.

Behind the crowd stood the golden glistening gate with the words "Mengshan Ecological Breeding Base," and further back, a three-story office building that was obviously newly constructed.

Meng Lang looked at the photo and drifted into deep thought.

The faces of every person in the photograph radiated genuine smiles, their eyes filled with joy and hope, just like the honest and affable images from memory.

Perhaps in the beginning, this company was seen as the hope of the village by them.

And all they wanted was to simply improve their own lives...

Yet, things did not go as hoped, fate toyed with them, a single incompetent general can... cough cough!

Although he had failed once, the Meng Family Village transformation plan still needed to continue, even if not for his own sake.

Upon reflection... the investment was not the issue, nor was the family-style enterprise, and certainly, there were no issues with the long-term planning for the doomsday base!

"That means... there’s no problem in theory, it’s a technical problem!"

Meng Lang stroked his chin, unabashedly summarizing the reasons for his failure.

Admitting failure twice in a row, it was clear that in the realm of entrepreneurship, his current level of expertise was indeed lacking, after all, due to a lack of relevant experience.

Asking a Chinese literature major who loved medical science and coded as a hobby to manage a business was asking for trouble—this was completely normal.

But there was no need for undue self-deprecation.

Looking at the successful bigwigs in society, how many weren’t graduates from prestigious schools, often from Harvard Business School.

Even so, many of them still experienced several entrepreneurial failures in the early stages, so why not him?

What’s wrong with failing twice?

For himself, even if he failed ninety-nine more times, as long as there was one success, the previous ninety-nine failures wouldn’t matter!

Brothers, keep up the good work! Persevere!

Remember, history is always written by the victors!

While the brothers could take risks, he himself needed to play it safe.

After some thought, he realized that if he couldn’t handle it himself, it was best to entrust it to others for the time being.

He picked up the phone, opened the contacts, and dialed a number...

...

Changqing Biological.

Gao Yuan and another person were engaged in a pleasant conversation, which lasted all the way to the parking lot.

"Beep~" Lin Haitang took out the keys and pressed them.

"Huh? Is this your car?"

Gao Yuan curiously looked at the Idol mini that just blinked its lights in the parking lot.

Nowadays, driving such electric cars is still a minority since their popularity isn’t widespread.

"Oh, a friend lent it to me temporarily," Lin Haitang said with a smile. "As an ordinary salaried worker, I haven’t bought a car yet."

Gao Yuan paused for a moment, thinking Lin Haitang, as a white-collar worker, should at least not be too short on money; she hadn’t expected that Lin Haitang hadn’t even bought a car yet.

Recalling Lin Haitang’s immediate refusal earlier, Gao Yuan found this even more remarkable.

Gao Yuan smiled and pointed at an Audi A6 not far away.

"What a coincidence, that one, I also borrowed money from a friend to get it."

...

Gao Yuan watched as Lin Haitang clumsily backed up the car and then drove away slowly at 20 miles per hour.

Gao Yuan couldn’t help but shake her head with some regret.

"What a pity."

Just as she was about to walk back, her phone rang.

She looked at the caller ID and her eyes lit up.

"Hello! I thought you would have forgotten about me since we haven’t been in touch for so long."

"Uh..."

Meng Lang on the other end was taken aback.

What do you mean forgotten about you.

"Let’s be clear, we have a normal partnership, so could we not start with phrases that are so easily misunderstood?"

"What, you knew I just took over Changqing Biological today, so you’re ready to activate me as a reserve for your organization? You guys are still as well-informed as ever," Gao Yuan couldn’t help but sigh.

What? Just took over Changqing Biological today? I didn’t know that! Is the timing really such a coincidence?

Meng Lang felt even more awkward.

Before I could even speak, you’ve built up this image for me—imaginations really are scary.

"Cough! You’ve done well, I’ve seen your capabilities, and I believe that under your leadership, Changqing Biological will definitely become a world-class biomedicine group in the not-too-distant future!"

"World... a top-tier group?"

This time, it was Gao Yuan who was stunned.

"Pfft! Hahaha..." She couldn’t help but laugh, quite heartily, causing the female bodyguard who followed at a distance to look at her with a touch of surprise.

Is this the same Chairman Gao who was just decisively dictating the fates of several people?

What’s the joke that’s so funny?

"I’ve clearly just taken over a third-rate company, and you say it with such seriousness, it’s unbelievable how sincere it sounds," she said.

"Of course, time will prove everything, and I trust my own judgment," he said.

Hearing this, Gao Yuan’s eyes brightened.

"Now that I’ve acquired the company, tell me, what do you want me to do?

Or rather, what do you want to do with Changqing Biological?"

"Hmm... We hope that you can quickly integrate Changqing Biological, turning it into a top-notch biotechnology research company.

This will require you to focus on the investment in the research department while ensuring the company’s development!

Purchase equipment, attract talents!

Do everything you can to enhance Changqing Biological’s research capabilities.

Of course, in this process, we... the organization, will provide all possible technical and financial support to help Changqing Biological grow and strengthen!"

Biotechnology research company...

Could it be that they are planning to consolidate research resources for some sort of technological breakthrough?

Gao Yuan pondered.

"But... is that really all?" she asked incredulously. "Don’t you want to place someone inside the company, or ask for a share of stocks or something?"

Without these, they would have almost no leverage over her, and she could betray them at any time without them having any recourse against her.

The corners of Meng Lang’s mouth curled up.

Send someone...

Hehe, I’d also need capable people for that...

"Of course, as I said before, I won’t interfere with your management of the company.

We are equals, friends as well as collaborators, and this is a win-win cooperation.

I also trust my judgment, and since I chose you, I will trust you one hundred percent.

You don’t have to think about repaying me by offering a share of the company for free. I’m helping you, not for a mere few hundred million in shares," he said.

Gao Yuan froze.

She hadn’t yet voiced her thoughts about offering shares for free and had intended to bring it up once she had full control of the company.

She hadn’t expected that before she even mentioned it, he would have already outright declined...

We’ve only met twice, and yet he’s grasped my intentions to this extent?

Does this guy have Mind Reading Technique?

She suddenly felt an odd sensation, as if she was being seen through by him over the phone.

"A mere few hundred million, huh..."

Considering what he said about becoming a world-class medical group, Gao Yuan was now somewhat convinced that his ambitions were indeed lofty!

In this world, there are two kinds of people who don’t pursue money as their goal.

One is those who’ve given up completely, with no ambition, living just for the sake of survival.

The other kind is those who’ve transcended worldly constraints, pursuing a higher level of aspiration.

This made her even more curious about the organization’s true objectives.

"Can you tell me what exactly your organization wants to research?" Gao Yuan asked.

Here it comes! The chance to present... uh, no, propagate the noble goals of the organization has finally arrived!

Since you’ve asked so earnestly, I shall boldly tell you...

"We intend to take charge of what the Grim Reaper can manage and of what he cannot. To save lives, to help the injured, to resist death! This... is the organization!"

Gao Yuan: "..."

This surge of adolescent fantasy...

Why am I suddenly less keen on joining?

Seeing that Gao Yuan remained silent for a long while, Meng Lang felt she must have been awed by the organization’s noble goals. It wasn’t in vain that he spiced up the description with adjectives and turned it into a parallel construction—indeed, the effect was significant!

But he couldn’t forget the serious matters.

"Cough! Speaking of which, there’s another favor I need from you. As you know, I can’t reveal my identity in public."

"So... I’m the one who gets put in the spotlight?"

"Er... it’s not exactly like that, work is honorable, it’s just a different division of labor."

"Still, I feel like I’ve become a pawn," Gao Yuan said with a crooked smile, somewhat teasing.

"Life is like a game of chess, aren’t we all pawns in the hands of fate?"

"Hmm! I’ll grudgingly accept that comfort. Tell me, what do you need help with?"

"Help me set up a company..."