Chapter 90 : Thank You, Brother Fang, for Your Enlightenment

Millions of fans flooded the comment section of Fang Hong's Weibo account, lamenting his absence. However, having been preoccupied, he hadn't checked his account in the past two days.

At around 16:00 in the afternoon, Fang Hong arrived at Qunxing Capital.

Inside the CEO's office, Hua Yu glanced at Fang Hong, who was lounging on the sofa in the rest area, before delivering his report.

"The latest batch of pledged funds has arrived. We now have approximately 3 billion in pre-released liquidity."

Fang Hong nodded and replied concisely, "Proceed according to plan."

Though he complied, Hua Yu couldn't suppress his lingering doubts. After hesitating for a moment, he finally asked,

"Brother Fang, have you already conducted due diligence on the assets we're acquiring, or…?"

This question had been bothering him for quite some time. Given the sheer number of assets involved, it seemed impossible for Fang Hong to have performed traditional due diligence. How could one conduct proper research on so many targets in such a short time? Simply relying on stock analysis software and technical indicators? Hua Yu found that hard to believe.

Fang Hong leaned back comfortably on the sofa, a faint smile playing on his lips. "Let me ask you this—between 'management depends on people for success' and 'management depends on people,' which do you think is correct?"

Caught off guard, Hua Yu pondered for a moment before answering, "It's hard to say. What's your take on it, Brother Fang?"

Fang Hong's smile deepened. "Eight simple words—'small matters are planned by man, great matters are determined by fate.'"

Seeing Hua Yu's puzzled expression, he elaborated, "Things that can be planned and controlled are minor; those that are dictated by forces beyond our control are major. The outcome of major events is shaped by the larger forces at play—people are simply following the tides of fate."

He continued, "Fate, or 'the will of heaven,' is the law of nature. Surely, you wouldn't dispute this? Even if you did, can you change the rising and setting of the sun? No, because it's a natural law. The same applies to business—wake at sunrise, rest at sunset; sow in spring, grow in summer, harvest in autumn, store in winter. Those who align with nature's rhythm thrive."

Hua Yu unconsciously nodded, finding the reasoning compelling. "That's a sharp insight."

Fang Hong chuckled. "Once the 4-trillion-yuan stimulus is released, the currency derivatives market will swell beyond 20 trillion. Right now, the total market capitalization of A-shares is only 18 trillion. Under such conditions, do we really need to conduct due diligence on whether the environment is favorable for profit? No. We simply need to pick the most liquid stocks with large enough market caps. Do those two things right, and we can just sit back and win."

Hua Yu's eyes lit up as he finally grasped the meaning of 'great matters are determined by fate.' Once the 4-trillion plan was set in motion, it became an unstoppable force—an undeniable trend.

Simplicity was the ultimate sophistication.

But understanding this principle was one thing; truly mastering it was another.

With newfound respect, Hua Yu took a deep breath and said, "I've learned a lot today." But another question still lingered in his mind. "Brother Fang, you're rarely at the company—sometimes gone for ten days or more. Are you really that confident everything will run smoothly without you?"

Fang Hong smirked. "With you and Chairman Hua looking after everything so diligently, what's there for me to worry about?"

Hua Yu was momentarily taken aback before realization dawned on him.

Indeed, Huayang Group had a vested interest in Qunxing Capital's success. They had bet heavily on Fang Hong, and failure would deal them a severe blow. Naturally, they were paying close attention.

Fang Hong shifted in his seat, one leg crossed over the other, left hand resting on the armrest, right hand on his knee. He met Hua Yu's gaze but didn't speak immediately.

He was well aware that Chairman Hua Yongming had placed his youngest son under his wing for more than just work experience. It was also an implicit request for mentorship.

Hua Yongming was a shrewd businessman—capable of grooming his son himself. However, he had two elder sons, whom he wasn't optimistic about and didn't want to inherit the company. If he openly favored Hua Yu, it would create resentment among them.

So, he devised a strategy—appearing to favor the elder sons while subtly positioning Hua Yu for success. This way, when Hua Yu eventually took over, resistance within the family would be minimized. It was a long-term play to avoid destructive infighting.

Fang Hong saw through it all.

He finally broke the silence. "A strong general only commands weak soldiers. A leader, no matter how capable, should never personally handle everything unless absolutely necessary."

Hua Yu frowned. "I've only heard the opposite—that strong generals have strong soldiers. How does your reasoning work?"

Since Chairman Hua had entrusted him with training Hua Yu, Fang Hong was happy to comply. He asked, "Tell me, if I came to the company every day, what would you be doing?"

Hua Yu was momentarily speechless.

Fang Hong smirked. "If a leader is too hands-on, what's the purpose of having subordinates? What's their role? Leadership isn't about doing everything yourself—it's about enabling others to do it. If they can't, you figure out how to make them capable. Your job isn't to do—it's to delegate."

Hua Yu nodded thoughtfully.

Fang Hong continued, "For instance, if Qunxing Capital encounters a problem that requires my direct intervention, then it's a serious issue. The ideal state is for the company to operate smoothly, whether I'm present or not."

How much Hua Yu could absorb depended on him. Fang Hong wouldn't repeat himself.

"Delegating power isn't just about letting go—it's about accountability. When you delegate, the authorized person bears responsibility. If something goes wrong, they take the fall. But because they're accountable, they'll take things seriously. This ensures the whole team benefits, and in the end, it's all about employing the right people."

Hua Yu nodded again, deep in thought.

Fang Hong smiled. "In China, running a business successfully means understanding who truly holds power."

At Qunxing Capital, whether Hua Yu or Cao Chenghui led, it was ultimately up to Fang Hong. He had the authority to appoint or dismiss them.

Fang Hong then illustrated a classic corporate inefficiency:

"When frontline employees identify a profitable project, they can't make the call. They report it to their manager, who also can't decide, so it gets escalated to you. You're busy, so it goes to the board. By the time a decision is made, the market has changed, and the opportunity is lost. That's why businesses stagnate."

Hua Yu muttered, "Governance through non-interference…"

Fang Hong corrected him, "True non-interference is about setting up a self-sustaining system, not doing nothing. If you're clueless, people will hide things from you, and you'll be sidelined without even realizing it."

Hua Yu glanced at Fang Hong, suddenly understanding—despite his absence, Fang Hong always had a firm grasp on Qunxing Capital. Nothing escaped him.

Finally, Hua Yu chuckled. "I've been taught well. Brother Fang, you're truly a business genius."

Fang Hong shook his head. "Don't call me a genius—those are the ones heaven takes first."

Hua Yu paused before laughing in agreement.

Fang Hong added, "Confucius said, 'Those who retreat advance, those who advance retreat.' Overachievers burn out. Life isn't just about struggle—it's about balance."

He leaned back with a grin. "So, I just enjoy my university days—eating, drinking, and having fun."

Hua Yu took a deep breath, nodded, and said sincerely, "Thank you, Brother Fang, for your enlightenment."

At that moment, Fang Hong noticed his reputation score had skyrocketed—courtesy of Hua Yu. This conversation had firmly cemented his authority in the young man's mind.

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