Chapter 1473 Divergence

Tan Kaixuan's return to China naturally wouldn't be quiet. This guy and Xue Yuanfang had previously invested money in Zhao's father's company and seemed to have tasted the sweetness. Recently, the two of them were studying something unknown, reportedly planning some new big project.

Zhao Fusheng couldn't be bothered to say anything to them.

But he could understand that Xue Yuanfang really wanted to accomplish something.

It's not only children from poor families who yearn to change their fate; many from wealthy families also desire success.

It's just that compared to children from poor families, they have more opportunities and a broader path ahead.

This is no joke. Whether it's the teenagers fighting in underground boxing rings in Thai slums, the kids playing football in the slums of Brazil and Argentina, or the black youths playing basketball in Los Angeles and New York, their goal is essentially to change their own destiny.

Thailand is famous for Muay Thai, and Tony Jaa is a well-known Muay Thai star in China's later generations. But in fact, in Thailand, those who want to get rich by practicing Muay Thai are almost one in ten thousand. Poor families, in order to send their children to learn Muay Thai, often go bankrupt and become even poorer.

The same is even more true in South America, led by Brazil and Argentina. Stars like Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, and Messi shine like the bright moon, making it seem as if South America is full of football geniuses. But in reality, behind them are tens of thousands of poor souls who studied football for over a decade and ended up destitute.

As for the basketball stars in the United States, needless to say, why do many black rappers or basketball stars always have so-called fair-weather friends around them? In plain terms, these people are like the hangers-on in ancient China. Many people struggle for over a decade, only to fail to enter the professional basketball league and have to continue living in the slums, hoping the next generation can bring them hope.

How tragic!

But there's no way around it.

If the poor want to change their fate, they have to gamble with their future and fight with their prospects!

Many people think the idea of 'winner takes all' is too cruel and lacks warmth, saying that our modern society should promote more humanistic care.

That's easy to say, but for those at the bottom of society, it's a joke.

Relying on the charity of those above to change one's fate is utterly ridiculous. Placing hope in others is simply impossible.

Destiny can only be grasped in one's own hands. Even if the chance is one in ten thousand, one must strive for it, because that is the fairest and most reasonable way.

What others give you, they can also take away.

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"You don't seem to oppose Tan Kaixuan and Xue Yuanfang going into business together."

One day, in Zhao Fusheng's office, Dong Chenxi asked him.

She had come to report on her progress in contacting Wang Wei. During casual conversation, she recalled something she had discussed with Tan Kaixuan on the phone and mentioned it offhand.

Zhao Fusheng smiled: "What, surprised?"

Dong Chenxi nodded: "A bit surprised. I originally thought you were very averse to collusion between officials and businessmen."

This was her honest opinion. All along, Zhao Fusheng seemed to resist getting involved with officialdom. Even when dealing with Xue Yuanfang, it was mainly cooperation, not a full alignment with the Xue family.

But now, Tan Kaixuan and Xue Yuanfang were partnering in business, and Zhao Fusheng hadn't explicitly opposed it, which puzzled Dong Chenxi.

"Heh, of course I don't like collusion between officials and businessmen."

Zhao Fusheng smiled faintly, looking calm: "But I am me, and Tan Kaixuan is Tan Kaixuan. I can't stop others from having their ideas or from making money, can I?"

Blocking someone's path to wealth is like killing their parents.

No matter how close Zhao Fusheng was with Tan Kaixuan, he wouldn't do something that foolish.

Moreover, in the next decade or so, Xue Yuanfang's family would undoubtedly be an extremely powerful ally. Tan Kaixuan latching onto that would benefit his own development.

After all, that guy liked to take risks, unlike himself, who was more cautious.

It's often said that character determines destiny. Zhao Fusheng felt that Tan Kaixuan would eventually end up on the same old path as before.

Even with Xue Yuanfang's connections as a backup, Zhao Fusheng didn't think it was safe. Interests are unpredictable.

"Suit yourself."

Dong Chenxi said helplessly to Zhao Fusheng.

She couldn't figure out what Zhao Fusheng was thinking. That guy had too many tricks up his sleeve; even after knowing him for so many years, she still couldn't fathom his thoughts.

Maybe that was the reason for his success?

"By the way, how did your contact with Wang Wei go?" Zhao Fusheng asked Dong Chenxi.

Hearing this, Dong Chenxi immediately smiled bitterly and said helplessly, "Don't even mention it. I was about to tell you. This Wang Wei is simply too mysterious..."

"What's wrong?" Zhao Fusheng asked puzzledly.

"What else could it be? Our people can't even get in touch with Wang Wei. When we sent word, he didn't respond at all. I'm at my wit's end. Is that guy even a businessman?" Dong Chenxi said irritably.

Clearly, she was really upset about this.

After obtaining the information on SF Express, she had been happily thinking of contacting Wang Wei, hoping to communicate with him.

But instead, she was met with a cold shoulder!

That alone would have been bad enough, but Wang Wei's silent non-response was what really hurt Dong Chenxi.

"Haha, if he weren't a businessman, how could he have built SF Express to such a scale?" Zhao Fusheng was quite relaxed, not angry or displeased by Dong Chenxi's words. Instead, he comforted her with a smile: "Don't rush. Wang Wei is a very interesting person. He only has a high school education but rich social experience. To win him over, you need to show sincerity."

Dong Chenxi frowned slightly: "Can't we choose another company? I've done some research. Besides SF Express, there are other domestic courier companies developing, and their prospects are pretty good."

Clearly, after several attempts, Dong Chenxi was losing patience with SF Express.

In her view, while the courier industry had promising prospects, SF Express wasn't the only potential partner for future investment.

If one place doesn't want you, another will.

Dong Chenxi's thinking was simple: she had money, so she could invest in other courier companies and still get a piece of the pie in this industry.

Hearing this, Zhao Fusheng shook his head and said unequivocally, "Besides SF Express, we won't invest in any other courier company."

As soon as he said this, Dong Chenxi was stunned.

Woman's intuition told her that Zhao Fusheng had more to say.

And indeed, Zhao Fusheng did have more to say.

"The development of the courier industry is closely tied to the growth of e-commerce and retail. In other words, if people weren't shopping online now, the industry might not have developed so rapidly.

But as the courier business and market volume increase, unit prices are also declining. How to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance delivery efficiency will become the challenges faced by courier companies."

He paused and looked at Dong Chenxi meaningfully: "Do you think other courier companies have the strength compared to SF Express?"

Dong Chenxi fell silent. She felt she was beginning to understand what Zhao Fusheng meant.