jdhmnovel Chapter 638 Please don't call me Boss Lady, just call me Little Jew.
Chapter 638 Please don't call me Boss Lady, just call me Little Jew.
The morning sunlight streamed through the office building's blinds, casting dappled shadows on the desks.
Fang Zhanbo arrived at the office early. The project documents for the expansion of the Causeway Bay shops were neatly arranged on the table, and a freshly brewed cup of Pu'er tea was placed next to it, with steam rising from it.
Instead of immediately opening the documents, he first dialed Xiao Youyi's number. "Boss lady, if it's convenient for you today, we'll hold an expansion project launch meeting at ten o'clock. The attendees will include the decoration team, brand liaison specialists, and key financial personnel. Have you sorted out all the financial details?"
On the other end of the phone, the young Jewish man was sitting at his desk, a thick set of financial ledgers spread out in front of him, his fingertips tapping on a calculator, his voice clear and steady:
"Zhanbo, don't worry. I checked the final budget details and fund allocation plan again at midnight, and even recalculated the wastage rate of the decoration materials to make sure there were no deviations. I arrived at the office building at 9:30 sharp, printed out the documents, and distributed them to everyone."
She paused, then added, "In addition, I have preliminarily categorized the financial statements of Hung Hing's various industries. After the expansion project launch meeting, I would like to ask you about the priority of the integration. Would it be more prudent to start with the docks or the entertainment venues?"
"The boss lady is too thoughtful," Fang Zhanbo replied with a smile. "There's no rush for integration. We can discuss it in detail after you finish the preliminary preparations for the expansion project. I've also compiled the financial details of each industry, and I'll report them to Brother Xuan later. Please be careful on your journey. I'll be waiting for you in the office."
After hanging up the phone, Fang Zhanbo opened the blueprints for the expansion of the shop. His fingertips lightly traced the area of the shop after it was opened up, and he could already picture the bustling scene after the chain restaurants and high-end beauty brands moved in.
Meanwhile, in the logistics park's temporary office area, Kele was checking acceptance documents with two staff members. The table was covered with planning drawings, fire inspection reports, and environmental assessment documents.
He was wearing dark overalls, his hair was a little messy, and there were faint red veins in his eyes—to ensure a smooth acceptance process, he stayed up until the early hours of the morning the night before, checking all the documents page by page, afraid of missing any detail.
"Put two more fire lane signs in a prominent place at the entrance so that the staff can see them at a glance during the inspection." Cola pointed to the drawings and said meticulously, "Also, we tested the park's drainage system again yesterday afternoon to ensure that there will be no water accumulation on rainy days. Add the test records to the documentation so that everything is traceable."
The staff member quickly agreed and turned to carry it out.
Cola picked up her phone and dialed Robinson's number: "Robinson, all the documents for the logistics park's acceptance are ready. The key documents such as fire protection and environmental protection are complete. Is there anything we need to pay extra attention to with the planning bureau? You have dealt with them more often and understand the procedures better."
Robinson, who was currently dealing with the business registration department regarding the renewal of the Hung Hing Entertainment Venue's business license, slowed down upon hearing this, walked to a quiet corner in the corridor, and said:
"Don't worry, I specifically called my friend at the planning bureau yesterday. They mainly check whether the park layout complies with the plan, whether the fire protection facilities meet the standards, and whether the environmental protection is up to standard. We've already prepared all of these in advance. I'll be there on the day of the inspection. Please clean the park beforehand, arrange for two people to guide the way, and be polite. I'll coordinate if there are any problems."
"Okay, thanks." Cola breathed a sigh of relief, hung up the phone, and then went to inspect the park herself.
The logistics park was exceptionally quiet in the early morning. The spacious storage area, neat transportation channels, and brand-new fire hydrants all exuded orderliness.
He walked to the environmental treatment area in the corner of the park, confirmed that the sewage treatment equipment was operating normally, and touched the fireproof coating on the wall. He felt much more at ease. This was not only a key project for Hung Hing's compliance, but also a core hub for subsequent linkage with the port's cargo transportation. There could be no mistakes.
At nine o'clock sharp, Xiao You arrived at the office building, carrying a stack of printed financial documents, each secured with a paperclip, with clear category labels on the cover.
She walked into Fang Zhanbo's office, placed the documents on the table, and said softly:
"Zhanbo, these are the budget details, fund allocation plan, and return on investment analysis. I've prepared five copies of each, one for each attendee. I've also kept a separate copy to give to Brother Xuan after the meeting."
Fang Zhanbo took the document, opened it, and found not only detailed figures, but also handwritten notes from Xiao Youzi, indicating which payments could be made in installments and which materials could be purchased in bulk to save costs. The handwriting was neat and the logic was meticulous.
"Boss lady, this document you prepared is so detailed. When we have the meeting later, could you explain the key points of fund allocation and cost control to everyone? With you overseeing it, everyone will feel more at ease."
As he spoke, he stood up and gestured for them to proceed, saying, "The meeting is about to start, let's go."
In the conference room, the head of the renovation team, the brand liaison, and the key financial personnel had arrived one after another.
At 10:00 AM sharp, the kick-off meeting officially began.
Fang Zhanbo first introduced the overall plan for the expansion of the shops:
“We want to combine three scattered shops in Causeway Bay, expanding the total area to 200 square meters. We will introduce a chain tea restaurant on the left, a high-end beauty collection store on the right, and leave the middle as a leisure area. The construction period is within two months, and we must open before the peak season.”
Then, the young Jewish man stood up and explained the financial details, his tone calm and composed, his usual shyness gone, replaced by a professional confidence:
"The total budget for this expansion is 8.8 million yuan, of which 3.5 million yuan is for decoration, which will be paid in three installments: 30% upon commencement of work, 50% upon successful mid-term inspection, and the final payment upon completion; a 2 million yuan deposit for brand entry will be paid in one lump sum upon signing the contract; the remaining funds will be used as working capital to cover labor, material losses, and initial operating costs. We have reached agreements with three material suppliers, and centralized procurement can save 8% of the cost. The decoration team will also receive an additional bonus if they can complete the project ahead of schedule."
The head of the renovation team immediately raised his hand to ask a question:
"Madam, are there any requirements for the quality of the materials? For example, what environmental standards does the wall latex paint need to meet?"
Little Jew responded with a smile: "Everyone, and Zhanbo, please don't call me Boss Lady anymore, just call me Little Jew, or Miss Ruan."
"The latex paint must meet the national E0 environmental protection standard. I have the specified brands and models here, which I will send to you later. You need to provide a test report before it is brought in to prevent inferior materials from being used. Although we need to control costs, the quality must not be compromised. After all, this is Brother Xuan's business, and we need to do business in the long term." Her words were gentle but firm, making everyone present dare not be perfunctory in the slightest.