Wang Qiang, partner of New Oriental, talks about the wisdom and feelings behind Yu Minhong's iron rooster
In New Oriental, a school full of dreams and passion, Yu Minhong and Wang Qiang, the first pair, wrote a legend together. Yu Minhong is nicknamed the "Iron Rooster" by everyone, and Wang Qiang is the "fitness coach" who is willing to be exploited by him. Behind this seemingly joke, there are two words that capitalists are most familiar with: stripping and chipping. However, in the story of New Oriental, these two words are full of warmth and wisdom.
When Wang Qiang decided to return to New Oriental from Bell Labs in the United States, Yu Minhong did not offer him an attractive salary. Instead, he told Wang Qiang: "You have been in the United States for so many years, don't talk about treatment when you come back, I can't afford to pay you." Such frankness surprised Wang Qiang, but it also made him see Yu Minhong's sincerity and determination. In the only two years since New Oriental was founded, all the money Yu Minhong has earned is only equivalent to Wang Qiang's salary at Bell Labs in the United States. But he was not stingy because of this, but chose to pursue his dream with Wang Qiang.
Yu Minhong's invitation was not unconditional, and he put forward three requirements for Wang Qiang: First, after deciding to leave Bell Labs, he must remain grateful regardless of success or failure. Second, don't pay too much attention to the reward, because the most hated thing in the bones of intellectuals is money. Thirdly, giving him a dime salary is an insult to his character. Faced with such a request, Wang Qiang agreed without hesitation. He understood that Yu Minhong didn't really want to insult him, but expressed his love for New Oriental and his belief in the future in a special way.
In the end, Wang Qiang joined New Oriental without getting a penny of salary. He believes in Yu Minhong's talent and vision, and he also believes that New Oriental can become a school that will change Chinese education. And as it turned out, he made the right choice. After his joining, New Oriental has gradually grown into an internationally renowned educational institution, cultivating countless outstanding students.
Behind Yu Minhong's image of "Iron Rooster" is actually the persistent pursuit of career and dreams. He understood that the "stripping and chipping" that capitalists are most familiar with is not simply exploitation and oppression, but a manifestation of wisdom and feelings. He is willing to use his actions to influence and inspire the people around him, so that they can work hard for a common goal. This kind of sentiment and wisdom is the key to New Oriental's success.
Today, New Oriental has become a business card of Chinese education, and the stories of Yu Minhong and Wang Qiang have become legends in the hearts of countless people. They have proved with their own actions that as long as they have dreams, beliefs, wisdom and feelings, they can create their own brilliance.