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Chapter 170 Spring Team Building
Sunlight streamed through the gaps in the blinds, casting golden shadows on the desk of Zhang Chen, the business manager of Li Yuan's subsidiary. At that moment, Zhang Chen was frowning at the mountain of reports piled up on his computer screen, his fingers tapping listlessly on the keyboard. Just as he was about to lose patience with the tedious data, the office door creaked open, and a figure burst in.
"Old Zhang, still struggling with these numbers?" The person who came in was Li Shiqing, the marketing manager. She was Zhang Chen's girlfriend and also the company's well-known "energetic person".
Zhang Chen looked up, rubbed his sore eyes, and said with a wry smile, "You know perfectly well that it's almost the end of the month, and I won't have a moment's peace until these reports are finished. How come you had time to come over?"
Li Shiqing plopped down in the chair opposite Zhang Chen, propped her chin up with her hands, and her eyes sparkled with excitement: "Let me tell you, I just had an amazing idea!"
Zhang Chen raised an eyebrow, showing interest: "Oh? What's your idea? Tell me about it."
“Our company hasn’t organized any team-building activities in a long time. The employees are so busy every day that they’re practically turning into work machines. I think we can take advantage of the weekend to organize a spring outing for everyone to relax, strengthen the bonds between colleagues, and maybe even improve work efficiency!” Li Shiqing said in one breath, her face full of anticipation.
Zhang Chen frowned slightly upon hearing this: "A spring outing? That's a good idea, but everyone has their own plans for the weekend. Can we get them all together? And organizing so many people to go out involves issues like safety, transportation, and food. It's too much trouble."
"Oh dear, why are you such a spoilsport! We haven't even started yet, and you're already thinking about so many difficulties. We can notify everyone in advance and let them arrange their own time. As for safety and transportation issues, we can divide the work and find a reliable travel agency to help arrange them, wouldn't that solve the problem? Besides, don't you want to see everyone looking so energetic after they've relaxed?" Li Shiqing stood up, walked to Zhang Chen's side, and shook his arm coquettishly.
Zhang Chen was a little overwhelmed by her shaking, and sighed helplessly: "Okay, okay, I give up. Let's discuss the specific plan first, and see how to tell everyone."
"Yay! I knew you'd agree!" Li Shiqing excitedly kissed Zhang Chen on the cheek, then quickly returned to her seat, picked up a pen and paper, and began to talk at length about her plan.
"First of all, we need to choose a fun place. I think the ecological park in the suburbs is pretty good. There are large fields of flowers and various amusement facilities there. We can enjoy the beautiful scenery and have fun at the same time," Li Shiqing said, while drawing a sketch on a piece of paper.
Zhang Chen nodded: "Yes, this place is indeed nice, the environment is good, and it's quite suitable for team building. What about transportation? Should we rent a bus, or should everyone drive there themselves?"
“I think renting a bus is more convenient. We can all travel together, chat along the way, and get to know each other better. Plus, it ensures everyone’s safety and prevents anyone from getting lost because they’re unfamiliar with the roads,” Li Shiqing replied without hesitation.
“Okay, let’s rent a bus then. What about food? Should we have a buffet at the eco-park, or bring our own food for a picnic?” Zhang Chen continued to ask.
“I think picnics have a better atmosphere. Everyone can enjoy the beautiful scenery while eating delicious food. We can make a list of what everyone wants to eat in advance and then buy it together. This is convenient and can satisfy everyone’s tastes.” Li Shiqing’s eyes lit up as she offered her idea.
“That’s a good idea, but for a picnic, we’ll need to prepare some tableware and picnic mats. These things need to be arranged in advance,” Zhang Chen added.
“No problem, leave all of this to me. Oh, and we also need to prepare some games to play in the ecological park, to make it more fun.” Li Shiqing became more and more excited as she spoke, as if she could already see everyone having a great time in the ecological park.
“Okay, then you take care of coming up with the game ideas, and I'll handle communicating with the travel agency to confirm the bus and the location of the eco-park.” Zhang Chen patted his chest and took the initiative to assume his task.
The two then discussed some details, such as the schedule of the activities and precautions, and a preliminary spring outing plan was born.
After the plan was finalized, Zhang Chen and Li Shiqing decided to convene a meeting with all employees to formally announce the news.
Inside the meeting room, employees entered one after another, their faces filled with confusion. Everyone was wondering what the purpose of this emergency meeting was.
"Is everyone here?" Zhang Chen cleared his throat as he stood at the front of the conference room. "I've gathered everyone here today because I have some good news to share."
"Good news? What good news? Could it be a raise?" an employee muttered quietly.
"Stop dreaming. If there's a raise, the boss will announce it himself. Why would it be their turn?" another employee replied with a laugh.
Seeing everyone's expectant faces, Li Shiqing couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Stop guessing, everyone! The good news is—we've decided to organize a spring outing this weekend!"
"A spring outing? Really? That's fantastic!" Upon hearing the news, the employees cheered with joy, their fatigue vanishing instantly.
"That's right, it's true. We've chosen an ecological park in the suburbs as the location for our event. Everyone can enjoy the beautiful scenery, play games, have a picnic, and relax there," Zhang Chen continued.
"But I already have plans for the weekend, what should I do?" one employee said with some difficulty.
"Oh dear, what could be more important than a spring outing? It's a rare opportunity for the company to organize an event, so just cancel it. Besides, who knows, this spring outing might even lead you to a romantic encounter!" Li Shiqing teased with a smile.
“That’s right, no matter how busy you are with work, you have to remember to balance work and rest. This spring outing is a rare opportunity to relax, so don’t miss it,” Zhang Chen added from the side.
After being persuaded by Zhang Chen and Li Shiqing, most employees expressed their willingness to participate in the spring outing. Only a few employees had special circumstances that prevented them from participating, and they had to regretfully give up the opportunity.
After the meeting, Zhang Chen and Li Shiqing began intensive preparations for their spring outing.
Zhang Chen was busy communicating with the travel agency to finalize the bus rental arrangements and reserve space at the ecological park. He negotiated with the travel agency staff over the phone, securing the best possible price. At the same time, he carefully inquired about the bus's condition and the driver's experience to ensure everyone's safety.
Li Shiqing was responsible for compiling a list of everyone's desired foods and preparing the necessary picnic items, such as tableware and picnic mats. She started a chain reaction in the company's WeChat group, asking everyone to list the foods and drinks they wanted. Unexpectedly, the employees were very enthusiastic, and the list quickly grew to a long string. Looking at the diverse list of foods, Li Shiqing couldn't help but laugh: "Looks like everyone's really looking forward to this picnic!"
Besides preparing food and tableware, Li Shiqing racked her brains to come up with some fun games, such as "three-legged race," "relay race," and "riddles." She wrote down the rules and prizes for these games on a piece of paper, planning to organize everyone to play them at the ecological park.
With their combined efforts, preparations for the spring outing went very smoothly. Everything was ready, and they were just waiting for the weekend to arrive.
The weekend has finally arrived. The sun is shining brightly, and a gentle breeze is blowing – perfect weather for an outing.
Early in the morning, employees began to gather downstairs at the company. Everyone was dressed in comfortable clothes and shoes, their faces beaming with excitement.
"Is everyone here? Let's set off!" Zhang Chen shouted loudly as he stood beside the bus.
The employees boarded the bus one by one and found their seats. Throughout the journey, laughter and chatter filled the air; some chatted, some sang, and others shared the snacks they had brought. The entire bus was filled with a joyful atmosphere.
After a journey of more than an hour, the bus finally arrived at the ecological park on the outskirts of the city. The employees couldn't wait to get off the bus, breathe in the fresh air, and admire the beautiful scenery around them.
"Wow, this place is so beautiful! Vast fields of flowers, and distant green mountains and clear waters, it's like a painting!" an employee exclaimed.
“Yes, this spring trip was totally worth it!” another employee chimed in.
Zhang Chen and Li Shiqing gathered everyone at the entrance of the ecological park and briefly introduced the day's activities and precautions. After that, everyone was free to do as they pleased.
Some employees chose to admire the sea of flowers, wandering among them and taking photos, as if they were immersed in a sea of blossoms; others went to ride the amusement park rides, laughing on the carousel and screaming on the bumper cars, releasing their stress; still others sat together and began preparing a picnic.
Li Shiqing took the paper with the game rules, walked to the middle of everyone, and said loudly, "Everyone, don't rush to eat. Let's play a few games first. The winners will receive prizes!"
Hearing about the prizes, the employees became interested and gathered around. Li Shiqing first organized a three-legged race. The employees paired up, tied their adjacent legs together with a rope, and then raced towards the finish line. This game seemed simple, but it actually required close cooperation between the two partners; otherwise, it was easy to fall. During the race, many unexpected things happened. Some groups fell after only a few steps, causing everyone to burst into laughter; other groups cooperated perfectly, taking the lead and successfully reaching the finish line.
Next, Li Shiqing organized everyone to play games such as a relay race and a riddle game. The entire ecological park was filled with laughter and joy, and everyone had a great time.
After the games, everyone enjoyed a delicious picnic. The picnic mat was laden with all sorts of food, including sandwiches, sushi, fruit salad, fried chicken, drinks, and more. The employees chatted and shared anecdotes from their lives and work experiences while eating.
On this beautiful spring day, the employees temporarily set aside their work worries and fully enjoyed the beauty of nature and the warmth of the team. Zhang Chen and Li Shiqing felt a great sense of accomplishment seeing everyone so happy. They knew that this spring outing not only relaxed the employees and strengthened their bonds, but also made the entire team more united and cohesive.
As the sun set, its afterglow bathed every corner of the ecological park, draping this beautiful land in a golden cloak. The spring outing was drawing to a close, and the employees, filled with joy and memories, embarked on their journey home.
On the bus, the employees were still immersed in the joyful atmosphere of the day, sharing photos they had taken and discussing the games they had the most fun playing.
"This spring trip was so much fun! I haven't relaxed like this in a long time," one employee remarked.
"Yes, thanks to Manager Zhang and Manager Li for organizing such a great event for us," another employee chimed in.
Zhang Chen and Li Shiqing sat in the last row of the bus, listening to the employees' praise, and smiled at each other. They knew that their efforts had not been in vain, and all their hard work had been worthwhile.
"It seems our decision was right; everyone had a great time," Li Shiqing said softly, leaning on Zhang Chen's shoulder.
"Yes, we can organize more activities like this in the future, so that everyone can have more fun and gain more outside of work," Zhang Chen replied with a smile.
The bus slowly made its way home, the employees' laughter echoing throughout the carriage. This spring outing was not just a simple team-building activity, but also a memory filled with joy and warmth that will forever remain in everyone's hearts.