I am not just a tycoon

Shen Yuan was still leisurely enjoying his nap and massage when the management team of Yunding Golf Course was not in such a good mood.

They stayed in Zheng Feng's office, each with a grave expression, smoking and glancing at the door from time to time to see if Zheng Feng had returned.

The deputy general manager of the golf course frowned: "Mr. Shen didn't notify us before he came, which shows he was distrustful of us from the start. I think this time we're all in a bit of trouble."

Yang Jun, the membership services manager, exhaled a smoke ring: "The boss doesn't really understand us to begin with, and besides, the course's revenue hasn't been looking good these last few years, so it's normal for him to conduct a secret inspection."

"Revenue has to take into account the overall environment. Right now, the golf market is like this. I don't think the other courses in Star City are doing much better than us; two even closed down last year. The fact that we've managed to break even is actually quite good."

The speaker was the marketing manager, who also adjusted his tie.

Experiencing this kind of leadership change for the first time, and the potential loss of jobs, not many people could maintain a good mindset.

A change in company ownership often means dissatisfaction with the existing management and business conditions, followed by a major overhaul—such things were not unheard of.

"In recent years, everyone has been working wholeheartedly. I think we've done quite well. If the boss replaces us, it's not necessarily the case that the new team will do any better."

The thought of possibly being fired after so many years of diligent work made everyone feel resentful.

"Yeah."

"I agree. With the current climate, how many golf courses in Star City are profitable?"

"...."

Yang Jun silently observed the opinions of these people without saying a word. He disliked blaming everything on the environment, thinking that if there were no human factors at play, even a caddy or a cleaner could do their job.

There were definitely areas on the course that could be strengthened and improved; it's just that everyone had gotten too comfortable.

At the same time, this stability had made everyone timid, worried that reform wouldn't just fail to generate revenue but also add to the course's burdens.

"It's no good just waiting like this. Manager Yang, isn't your friend a friend of Mr. Shen? If convenient, could you ask him to find out what Mr. Shen's attitude is?" asked the marketing manager.

They had just found out that Mr. Shen was in the lobby; it was Yang Jun who had heard from Qian Zihao.

"I almost forgot about that. I'll ask."

Yang Jun immediately picked up his phone and called Qian Zihao.

The call connected quickly, and Yang Jun said: "Zihao, how do you get along with our Mr. Shen? Is it convenient for you to find out some things for us?"

Qian Zihao was driving and felt troubled upon hearing this. He thought to himself, I've just met him, how am I supposed to find this out?

But if he refused outright, it would look bad for him, yet if he agreed, his colleagues in the car would all know what was going on.

"Brother Jun, I'm driving right now, the signal's a bit bad. I'll get back to you tonight."

Qian Zihao had no choice but to use this excuse. Yang Jun understood upon hearing that, guessing that Qian Zihao wouldn't be able to help.

Yang Jun hung up the phone and shook his head: "His relationship with Mr. Shen is just so-so. He can't help with this."

Everyone again bowed their heads in dejection when the office door was "click" pushed open, and everyone looked up.

"Manager Zheng."

"Manager Zheng, how did it go?"

"Did Mr. Shen give any directives?"

Zheng Feng, with a poker face, had everyone's hearts tightening.

He came back so soon, which meant that Mr. Shen didn't talk much with Zheng Feng.

Couldn't be, could it? A big purge?

"Manager Zheng."

Yang Jun, who was typically close to Zheng Feng, leaned over and said something.

After a long while, Zheng Feng lit a cigarette, exhaled a smoke ring, and then slowly said: "Mr. Shen hasn't given any instructions regarding work."

"What is Mr. Shen's intention breaking us like this? Waiting is just unbearable."

The marketing manager couldn't help but complain.

"Yeah, he should just say if we are going or staying, so I can start looking for a new job early."

"Mr. Shen really is inscrutable."

"....."

"Mr. Shen probably doesn't want to be an outsider trying to manage experts; he might need some time to analyze the existing situation of the golf course."

Yang Jun said: "The specialist serving Mr. Shen today told me Mr. Shen brought a marketing expert with him, probably wanting to hear her analysis."

"That very attractive woman? She doesn't look like an expert."

"I thought she was his girlfriend."

Yang Jun shook his head: "Shouldn't be, I checked, and that woman is a member of our golf course, very familiar with the place."

"If she's just a consumer, she doesn't see the whole picture."

Yang Jun still shook his head: "Not just a consumer. According to a colleague in my department, she's also responsible for the marketing and operations of a corporation."

Zheng Feng had finished his cigarette and crushed it out, silently resting back in his executive chair with eyes closed. Being the general manager of the course, his salary was the highest, so the pressure was greatest on him.

If the boss really did take action, he would be the first to go.

What a headache, it really is such a headache.

...

At this moment, Shen Yuan was in his own office with Dai Lu massaging his shoulders.

However, Dai Lu's technique was really subpar, and the pressure was somewhat lacking.

"Your massage technique needs improvement,"

Shen Yuan said, squinting.

"That's the level I'm at, up to you whether you want the massage or not."

Dai Lu rolled her eyes: "You think I'm Yuchang, huh? To help you massage, she even watches videos daily to advance her skills. I heard she recently bought a human model to practice on at home."

"Really? How come I don't know about that?"

"Of course, you don't. That silly girl, just silently giving it her all."

Dai Lu's tone became tender when she talked about Lin Yuchang: "So for a woman who is wholeheartedly good to you like that, you should know what to do, right?"