SAG -Chapter 98 The Training Plan

Zhang Ran met up with Meng Mingxuan to go over a few final details before everything was set in motion.

“Uncle Zhang, everything’s basically ready,” Meng Mingxuan said. “We can officially sign the contract the day after tomorrow.”

Although he looked exhausted, his spirits were exceptionally high.

He had found a real sense of accomplishment through these business deals.

For second-generation heirs like them, a sense of achievement was often more stimulating than money itself.

Zhang Ran nodded.

“Good. Just stick to your plan.”

“By the way, how much money do you have left now?”

The moment Meng Mingxuan heard the question, he became instantly wary.

“Uncle… don’t tell me you’re planning to take the little bit I have left too?”

Zhang Ran shot him a sideways glance.

“If you don’t want to tell me, forget it.”

“I was actually thinking of giving you something.”

“No, no, no! Uncle, I was wrong!”

Meng Mingxuan laughed awkwardly.

“I’ve got a little over three million left.”

“And… after this deal, it should be about five million.”

He was referring to the reward Zhang Ran had promised him earlier.

Zhang Ran snorted.

“I haven’t forgotten.”

“This time, I’m giving you a choice.”

“What kind of choice?”

Meng Mingxuan asked curiously.

“Put in five million yuan.”

“In return, you’ll receive five percent of the company’s shares.”

Anyone hearing that might think Zhang Ran was cheating him.

After all, the entire company was only being purchased for thirty million yuan.

By that logic, five million should have bought far more than just five percent.

But Zhang Ran had no intention of taking advantage of Meng Mingxuan.

The company might currently be worth only thirty million.

However, once Zhang Sicheng began developing the game described in the design document, its value would far exceed that amount.

There was another reason as well.

Zhang Sicheng would need Meng Mingxuan to maintain relationships with Ning Qing and the others.

The future success of the company would also rely heavily on their support.

The influence those young heirs could bring was greater than they themselves realized.

Although Meng Mingxuan didn’t fully understand Zhang Ran’s reasoning, he never believed Zhang Ran was trying to cheat him.

Making a pitiful face, he complained, “My dearest Uncle Zhang…”

“I only just managed to save up four million.”

“I was planning to enjoy life for a while.”

“And now you’re turning me into a pauper again.”

“If you don’t want to do it, forget it.”

“Just think of this as your reward.”

What choice did Meng Mingxuan have?

Of course he agreed.

He could tell that Zhang Ran thought very highly of this gaming company.

Although he wasn’t sure whether he should trust Zhang Ran completely…

Deep down, he’d already made his decision.

After settling that matter, Meng Mingxuan suddenly remembered something.

“Oh right, Uncle Zhang.”

“Wang Tao is still here.”

“Would you like to meet him?”

He had just finished negotiating with Wang Tao’s team, and they hadn’t left yet.

After thinking briefly, Zhang Ran nodded.

“Sure.”

“I happen to have a few things I’d like to discuss with him.”

Originally, he’d planned to speak with Wang Tao on the day they signed the contract.

Since the opportunity presented itself now, there was no reason to wait.

Soon, Meng Mingxuan led Wang Tao into the office.

Zhang Ran carefully observed him.

The owner of his son’s company looked surprisingly young—barely in his early thirties.

He wore a well-tailored suit and glasses, giving him a refined, scholarly appearance.

Meanwhile, Wang Tao was also studying Zhang Ran.

Only moments ago, he’d learned that Meng Mingxuan wasn’t actually the real buyer.

There was someone else behind the acquisition.

The instant he saw Zhang Ran, however, he felt strangely familiar with him.

It was as though he’d seen him somewhere before.

“Hello.”

“Have we met somewhere before?”

Wang Tao asked first, partly to break the ice.

Smiling, Zhang Ran stood and shook his hand.

“Hello, President Wang.”

“My name is Zhang Ran.”

“I’m Zhang Sicheng’s biological father.”

Knowing his youthful appearance often confused people, Zhang Ran always added that last sentence during introductions.

At first, Wang Tao didn’t understand.

A moment later, his eyes widened in surprise.

Of course he knew Zhang Sicheng.

He had been one of the company’s veteran employees.

Although he wasn’t the most talented programmer, he was hardworking, dependable, and extremely conscientious.

Zhang Sicheng had joined the company before it had even begun to grow.

Over the years, while Wang Tao had never promoted him aggressively, he had certainly never overlooked him either.

When Meng Mingxuan brought him over, Wang Tao had been wondering who had purchased his company.

He never imagined…

It would be the father of one of his own employees.

And as far as he knew, Zhang Sicheng wasn’t wealthy.

“Hello…”

Wang Tao replied instinctively.

His mind still hadn’t caught up.

Zhang Ran didn’t rush him.

He simply waited quietly.

After a long moment, Wang Tao finally regained his composure.

“A lot happened over the years.”

“I only recently reunited with my family.”

Zhang Ran offered a brief explanation.

Although Wang Tao had plenty of questions, he wisely chose not to ask.

“The purpose of your acquisition is…?”

That was what he truly wanted to know.

Zhang Ran smiled.

“Sicheng loves the gaming industry.”

“So I wanted to buy him a company first.”

“Let him gain some experience.”

“Train him.”

Suddenly…

Wang Tao had no desire to continue the conversation.

He regretted asking the question.

Back then, when he’d been trying to grow the company, he’d worked day and night.

Countless business dinners.

Endless drinking.

He had even drunk so much entertaining clients that he’d suffered stomach bleeding.

And now?

Someone had simply bought his entire company…just so his son could practice being a boss.

“So…”

“You mean Zhang Sicheng will become my boss?”

Although the thought made him uncomfortable, Wang Tao still asked.

Zhang Ran nodded.

“That’s right.”

Wang Tao fell silent.

The situation suddenly didn’t sit well with him.

If it had been anyone else, it would’ve been easier to accept.

But seeing one of his own employees suddenly become his superior…

That wasn’t something he could adjust to immediately.

Understanding exactly how he felt, Zhang Ran smiled.

“President Wang.”

“You know as well as I do that Sicheng has spent all these years working on the front lines.”

“He lacks experience.”

“Both in management and in broader business judgment.”

“What I hope is that someone can help him establish himself in this industry.”

“Someone who can teach him, step by step, how to be a proper company leader.”

“Of course…”

“You don’t need to worry.”

“It’s only for one year.”

“After that, if you still want to leave and take a break, I won’t stop you.”

“There won’t be any additional conditions.”

After a brief silence, Wang Tao asked, “What exactly do you need me to do?”

Zhang Ran answered, “In everyday situations, you don’t need to correct every mistake Sicheng makes.”

“If they’re only minor mistakes, let him make them.”

“Wait until he realizes where he went wrong.”

“Then explain it to him.”

“That way, the lesson will leave a much deeper impression.”

“As for major decisions…”

“You only need to offer advice and suggestions.”

“The final decision should still be his.”

That was the real reason Zhang Ran had invited Wang Tao today.

If Zhang Sicheng wanted to mature quickly, he had to experience setbacks and accumulate his own experience.

All Zhang Ran needed from Wang Tao was guidance—to point out mistakes after they happened, and gradually teach him how to think like a businessman.

That alone would be enough.