Reborn: I'll Never Fail My Childhood Sweetheart Again-Chapter 157 - 82: Finance Management Class 1’s First Team Building, Luo Xi Loses Again (Part 3)

Chapter 157: Chapter 82: Finance Management Class 1’s First Team Building, Luo Xi Loses Again (Part 3)

Luo Xi asked in confusion.

Luo Jingxian chuckled and retorted, "How many generals have you seen who rush to the front lines during battles? Such people need to strategize, and besides, organizing class affairs and going to war are different things. This is a stage where everyone hopes to get attention. If you do everything yourself, it’s not only a sign of distrust to others but also steals the spotlight that should belong to others. They won’t be happy about it, they’ll feel frustrated and might even blame you in their hearts!"

Luo Xi thought about it and realized it was true. Back in high school, even though she was very proactive, she didn’t get along well with some class officers, and they often had disagreements and arguments, probably due to this reason.

"Su Zelin does this well; he takes everyone’s opinions and lets all the class officers find their place, shining in their roles during this event plan. He gives the stage to others, allowing everyone a chance to participate and perform, making it easier on himself. This isn’t borrowing or plagiarism; it’s magnanimity and trust! As a leader, you need this kind of capacity to embrace all!"

"My daughter, let me ask you, do you really think he can’t come up with novel and interesting ideas himself and needs to borrow others’ ideas?"

Luo Xi hesitated for a moment, then shook her head and said, "No need, he can come up with them!"

She had seen how lively and spontaneous Su Zelin’s thinking could be, full of fantastical ideas. Say he couldn’t come up with an idea for a group activity—who would believe that?

"Exactly, he can definitely come up with them, and they might even be better than anyone else’s, including your plan. But he chose not to do that; he didn’t deny anyone’s ideas but chose to integrate them. This is pooling intelligence, the correct way to manage subordinates. Daughter, do you understand?"

Luo Jingxian’s words enlightened Luo Xi.

So that’s how it was. No wonder I lost so convincingly!

"I understand, Dad!" Luo Xi nodded seriously.

Now, Luo Xi is still quite young and somewhat proud, but she has a great advantage; once she realizes her shortcomings, she can humbly learn.

For instance, she recognized and adopted Su Zelin’s strengths.

She found his humorous self-introduction at the class meeting very effective for warming up the atmosphere, so she emulated him during her class president campaign speech, achieving quite a good effect.

Now she’s learned a new trick from Su Zelin: this method of pooling intelligence.

Actually, Luo Jingxian had hinted at this during her high school days, but lacking a strong competitor as a reference, she never took it to heart. It wasn’t until Su Zelin came along, having beaten her soundly, that she recognized her flaws.

In a previous life, she started her own business, established a financial company, and became a strong woman worth over a hundred million. Her enterprising nature was instrumental, and back then, she also learned a lot from Su Zelin.

"And one last thing, daughter, you must lower your attitude and recognize that you’re not the class president now; you’re someone else’s subordinate. If you hold a competitive mindset, always wanting to prove you’re better and more suited to be the class president, you’ll be selfish in your work, lacking a big-picture view. That won’t be good for your growth or the entire class!"

Luo Jingxian took this opportunity to teach his daughter.

Luo Xi was good in many respects, except a bit prideful.

Now, having someone more outstanding in class dampen her spirit a bit is beneficial for making her more tactful.

"I understand, Dad!"

If she was a bit unconvinced after losing to Su Zelin the first time, losing for the second time made her reflect on herself more.

She always thought she was the best.

But there’s always someone better beyond the mountain!

As soon as she hung up the phone, it rang again.

The caller was—Su Zelin.

"Ah Xi, there’s something I need to ask you!" 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

Even through the phone, Luo Xi could feel the carefree tone of the loafer.

Yet, this person became her immediate superior, and her usually discerning father gave him high praise, which baffled the class belle.

"What is it?"

She asked casually.

"The specific plan and related work for our class team-building activity this time will be your responsibility!"

Earlier in the meeting, everyone just discussed and confirmed a general plan, but it was far from enough.

The budget for the event, what snacks and fruits to buy, barbecue and picnic utensils, food portions, custom-made banners, bus contact, game content...

Big and small tasks, there’s actually quite a lot to do; without a detailed plan, things might get overlooked.

"Didn’t Teacher Yao say you would be in full charge?"

Luo Xi frowned in confusion.

"Yes, I am in charge, so I’m appointing you to handle the specific plan and related work!"

Su Zelin responded confidently.

Luo Xi: "..."

What you’re saying makes so much sense, I can’t even argue.

Actually, if Su Zelin had to write the plan himself, he could, but why do it himself when he could delegate it?

Just like when he was the president of the company, he couldn’t handle everything himself.

Does a CEO need to personally handle corporate planning? What are the employees getting paid for?

If there’s talent present and you don’t use it, that leader would be foolish!

If only the other four class officers were available, they couldn’t handle the plan.

But there’s also Luo Xi, who is capable and willing to take charge, and Su Zelin could see that.

This is what Luo Jingxian mentioned, appropriately giving the stage to others who wish to perform, making it easier for oneself, and earning more respect as a leader.

Of course, you also need to assess the person’s capability.

If this plan was left to the other four to execute, it would be forcing them into an impossible situation, causing failure, and then Su Zelin would have to handle it himself with their assistance.

This balance needs to be well-managed.

"So, Ah Xi, don’t you think I trust you enough? I’m giving you this important task for our class’s first team-building. Please put great effort into this plan and don’t let Teacher Yao down in our team!"

Su Zelin said seriously.

Luo Xi thought to herself, you’re clearly just lazy and making me do it!

But, on second thought, even though he made her do it, she was inexplicably a little excited.

Seems like Dad was right, as a leader, you also need to let subordinates have their moment and share the spotlight, making everyone happy.

Sitting in the class president’s seat before, she couldn’t understand these words, but now that she was under someone else’s leadership, she could feel that experience.

When someone is above you, taking control of everything, you do feel unhappy.

Conversely, when given enough space to act, the situation is different.

Thinking this in her heart, Luo Xi pretended to complain, "Trust, my foot. You just want to be the Shopkeeper!"

"Don’t want to do it? Then fine, I’ll ask Li Chunhua."

Su Zelin knew she was just pretending.

She wanted to do it in her heart, but her mouth was not honest.

"No!"

Luo Xi finally stopped pretending.

She wanted to take the lead and couldn’t really give it to someone else.

Besides, if Li Chunhua, being the burly sports committee member, was to write the activity plan, the first team-building would probably be ruined.

"Since you trust me so much, okay, I’ll try my best!"

Luo Xi, with a bit of haughtiness, "reluctantly" agreed.

"Haha, sure, Ah Xi, you’re definitely capable, I’m cheering for you!"

Su Zelin encouraged her.

"Okay, thank you!"

After hanging up the phone, Luo Xi’s mood improved instantly, with no grievance left.

Even as a vice-president, having a "lazy" supervisor offers her chances to shine!

Suddenly thinking of something, Luo Xi hesitated for a moment, opened her phone contacts.

Found Su Zelin’s contact note, deleted it, and retyped two words — Class President!

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