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Chapter 1087: 810: Dream Fund Headquarters

Chapter 1087: Chapter 810: Dream Fund Headquarters

The Maybach stopped in front of the imposing skyscraper that houses the Dream Fund Headquarters.

Chen Pingsheng stopped at the entrance and asked the security guard to find him a parking spot.

After Mu Qingqing and Mu Lanqing got out of the car, the three of them entered the first-floor reception hall of the Dream Fund.

A uniformed woman approached and asked if they had an appointment.

Mu Qingqing took out her ID badge and said, “I have an appointment with your recently resigned President Li.”

“Oh… so you’re Reporter Mu. President Li is waiting for you in the café on the eighth floor. You can take the elevator over here.”

The receptionist guided Mu Qingqing to the staff elevator; the entire building has eighteen elevators.

The elevators only see slight congestion during peak employee hours; otherwise, they are very fast and convenient.

Upon reaching the eighth floor, there was someone specially assigned to greet her at the elevator entrance. Despite its size, the Dream Fund was always very efficient with its hospitality.

President Li’s full name was Li Xiaoman. She and Chu Qiuyan attended the same university, and were friends in the same class.

Since college, they had worked together on Bobo Milk Tea; it’s been countless years by now.

Li Xiaoman is also in her forties, about the same age as others from her batch.

Nowadays, she exudes a strong aura of authority, far beyond the reach of ordinary people.

Mu Qingqing was able to secure this interview through Mu Lanqing’s connections. For Tengying Group, which was currently at the center of attention, this was not merely a simple interview.

Li Xiaoman sat by the window, her posture relaxed and at ease. Today’s conversation, including the interview, was entirely voluntary, providing outsiders a better opportunity to understand Tengying Group.

After Mu Qingqing sat down opposite her, with Mu Lanqing assisting nearby, the camera rolled to record all their exchanges.

The surrounding staff were all cleared away, ensuring complete silence in the vicinity.

Holding her prepared interview questions, Mu Qingqing asked, “President Li, it is an honor to have you for this interview. I have a question regarding the matter that most concerns the public: what is your view on the group’s three-generation succession plan, and do you bear any resentment for leaving your position early?”

Li Xiaoman shook her head elegantly, “Why would I bear resentment? It’s imperative to know that this three-generation succession was personally handled by Chairman Chen. He hadn’t issued any orders in the group for thirteen years. We only follow his directives.”

Excitedly, Mu Qingqing took notes; she had prepared extensively for half a month for this interview and knew exactly what most concerned the public.

“Since there’s no resentment, the notion of shedding all responsibility at the end of your service doesn’t exist. From your words, it seems you have great respect for your former chairman. Could you share some of your stories with him?”

“‘Former chairman’ is what outsiders call him; we all address him as Uncle Chen.”

Li Xiaoman gazed out the window, as if seeing through time, returning to those fiery youthful years.

“Back then, we were merely selling homemade milk tea in a tiny storefront outside the university. We thought that was already quite good, until one day, Uncle Chen rode over on his bicycle and told us we could achieve something significant.

“We thought we’d encountered a fraud. Later, we learned that he was actually the chairman of Tengying Entertainment and the person the internet praised the most.

“Under his guidance, it took us less than a year to sell milk tea nationwide. Before meeting Uncle Chen, none of us dared to imagine this was possible.”

Growing more excited, Mu Qingqing found this President Li devoid of any pretense, speaking to her as if she were an elder, recounting past experiences.

It is this story about that person that everyone outside is eager to know.

“President Li, what was the greatest gain for you during this process?”

“Of course, it was learning from Uncle Chen. Do you think a few girls who hadn’t yet graduated college could truly create a company worth billions in just one year?

“Not possible. It was only because Uncle Chen shielded us from storms and gave us ample time to grow.

“Whenever Bobo Milk Tea encountered major issues, Uncle Chen would descend like a miracle, resolving them with ease. Let alone asking me if there’s any resentment; I believe everyone who left doesn’t feel much resentment because our growth experiences are mostly similar.

“It’s not because we inherently possessed great capabilities to reach financial freedom today. It was just that during the best of times, we met the best Uncle Chen, who gave us everything and taught us the principles of life and business.

“Of those he raised, most are now in high positions within the group. Thirteen years ago, Uncle Chen suddenly left the group, entering a semi-retirement state, and fully retired three years later. Until today, he made a new decision for the group. Each of us grew under his protective wing, and now we simply follow his command to step aside for more suitable newcomers.”

Mu Qingqing was somewhat moved. This is what truly following one person’s order means, where tens of thousands comply.

Those high-positioned figures resigning so unreservedly and righteously is undeniably admirable.

Mu Qingqing said, “But President Li, you’re only forty-five, at the prime of your career. Isn’t it more appropriate to work for the group for another ten or eight years?”

“Indeed, for outsiders, retiring before fifty should definitely be infuriating.”