Five years later, I had become the financial manager of a company. One day, while chatting with an old classmate, he mentioned Li Facai again, saying that he had now become the owner of a company. Curious, I arranged to visit his factory.
When I arrived, I was stunned by what I saw. In the independent factory compound, the first floor was lined with plastic molding machines, the second floor housed brand-new vulcanizing machines, the third and fourth floors were busy production lines, and the fifth floor served as a warehouse. The entire factory was well organized and clearly operating efficiently.
After talking with Li Facai for a long time, I finally understood that his success was no accident. He placed almost no strict demands on clients, and combined with his deep expertise in molds, he received a steady stream of orders through word-of-mouth referrals. His technical skill was among the best in the industry, thanks to the teachings of a Hong Kong master he once apprenticed under.
Seeing him now as the head of a factory, I realized my previous misunderstanding. I had always believed success came from workplace scheming and competitive tactics, but I had overlooked the true essence: doing things steadily and being a sincere, honest person.
Li Facai’s success may have been unexpected to many, even once dismissed, yet The path he took is one that most people can never reach.