He paused, his tone becoming serious,
"Besides, the current situation of Xingye Products is not solely your responsibility. How long have you been in charge of the company? There is much you still do not understand, and you cannot entirely blame yourself."
Chen Cheng’s comforting words settled Mei Xiang’s heart slightly.
She hugged Chen Cheng tightly again, "Brother Cheng, without you, I don’t know what I would do."
Chen Cheng stroked her smooth ponytail, "Actually, Mei Xiang, have you ever thought about one issue."
"You want to preserve the family business, and you’re doing better than anyone else," Chen Cheng spoke slowly, "But your current abilities are still just a little bit short."
"I know." Mei Xiang’s muffled voice came from Chen Cheng’s embrace.
"I have always known that I am not skilled enough, so I’ve been working even harder to learn and grasp everything about the company quickly."
She lifted her head, her eyes red but with a hint of stubbornness, "But, my father’s death was so sudden, I wasn’t prepared..."
"I know, you’ve worked hard and you’re strong."
Chen Cheng continued, "But sometimes, effort alone is not enough, experience and wisdom are also needed."
He paused, "Mei Xiang, have you considered handing over the management of Xingye Products to more professional people?"
Mei Xiang was stunned; she looked up at Chen Cheng with a puzzled expression, "Brother Cheng, do you mean..."
"What I mean is, you could consider hiring a professional manager or employing a team to help manage the company."
Chen Cheng offered his suggestion, "You would still be the president of the company, but you could learn from an observer’s perspective, how they manage, operate, and make decisions."
"We have a proverb here, ’the onlooker sees most of the game.’"
Chen Cheng continued: "Often when we are deeply involved, we cannot see the situation clearly, whereas an outsider has a clear view. Professional managers can analyze problems more objectively and make more rational decisions."
Mei Xiang pondered, Chen Cheng’s words undoubtedly opened a new door for her.
Since she was young, her father taught her that Xingye Products was the family enterprise, the root of the Xingye family, and she must firmly hold it in her own hands.
She had always regarded this statement as a guideline, believing that only by getting involved personally could she live up to her father’s expectations and secure the family business.
But, reality dealt her a heavy blow.
Her father’s sudden death caught her unprepared, thrusting her into managing the company.
Facing the complex corporate affairs and the covetous old shareholders and veterans, she felt like a lone boat in stormy seas, struggling intensely, and could be swallowed by massive waves at any moment.
She yearned to be strong, to strategize and achieve victory from afar like her father, but she also recognized clearly that her current abilities were far from sufficient.
Chen Cheng’s suggestion undoubtedly provided her with a new thinking path.
Hiring a professional manager does not mean giving up the company, but rather leveraging more professional strength to help the company develop better; this is arguably a better choice.
"But, Brother Cheng, my dad he..."
"I know, it’s not just your dad, but also your ancestors who have poured so much effort into this company, and I believe he definitely wants you to hold onto this legacy,"
Chen Cheng interrupted her, "But holding onto the legacy doesn’t mean you have to do everything yourself; rather it means to let it continue to develop and create even greater value."
"Just like your father did in the past, he also couldn’t have expanded Xingye Products to its present scale without the help of those professionals."
Mei Xiang bit her lower lip, "Brother Cheng, then whom do I choose..."
"Don’t hurry, choosing someone to represent you is not an easy task."
Chen Cheng warned: "They not only need to be capable but also have good character and be loyal to the company."
"Anyway, I’m here for a while." He took Mei Xiang’s hand, "Shall I help you with advice?"
Mei Xiang nodded repeatedly, "Yes! I trust you, Brother Cheng."