Getting on Track

The next day, Li Zhou looked at the money in his account. If he did not spend it, he felt uncomfortable all over.

His company happened to be located in this little mountain village, where transportation was already inconvenient. Now that he had more money than he knew what to do with, it was the perfect time to buy a few vehicles.

Especially since he would soon be building the company's core team. It would be inconvenient if employees had to go to the county town to handle errands.

Besides, if the company had any distinguished guests in the future, not everyone would drive there. He could not exactly make them take a taxi all the way from the city.

But once the company had business vehicles, things would be different. He could simply send someone to pick them up.

With an idea in mind, Li Zhou began considering what kind of cars to buy.

After thinking it over, and considering how difficult the mountain roads were, Li Zhou decided to buy ten of the latest Haval H6s. That was right—the affordable domestic miracle car with excellent value for money.

As for himself, a Hongqi would do nicely. It was high-end and classy.

Li Zhou glanced sideways at Zhou Song, who stood beside him.

Including himself, Future Technology only had five people in total. He could not possibly make himself, a billionaire, run errands personally just because they were buying cars.

"Zhou Song, do you know the Haval H6?"

The four men responsible for Li Zhou's security were somewhat confused. Who did not know the H6? Could it be...?

"Boss, are you buying cars?"

Li Zhou snapped his fingers. "Bingo! Correct. I'm planning to buy ten Haval H6s for the company as business vehicles, for future employees to use when handling business."

"Call the 4S dealership in the city and have them deliver ten cars tomorrow. I'll pay in full, but all the paperwork and license plates need to be handled."

"Also, order a Hongqi for me and send it to Old Yuan. Have him reinforce it. The requirements do not need to be too high—just enough to save my life at a critical moment. Of course, I'll pay the modification fee."

"Let me know once it's ordered, and I'll make the payment."

Although the boss's request was a little unusual, as long as the boss was happy, that was all that mattered.

"Understood, Boss."

The next day, the ten cars arrived. It was not that the 4S dealership had not suspected someone was messing with them, but the money had hit their account immediately after the call ended.

So the dealership hurriedly transferred vehicles from other branches, gathered ten cars together, and delivered them early the next morning.

As for Li Zhou's personal ride, it was still being modified. Zhou Song said he would not see the car for another week.

Monday was the day Xiong Kexuan was scheduled to report for work. Li Zhou had been waiting since early morning, unable to stop himself from checking his phone every so often.

It was not until close to noon, sometime after eleven, that Li Zhou finally received a call from Xiong Kexuan.

"Hello, Xiong Kexuan. Where are you?"

On the road, a red BMW was pulled over by the roadside. Xiong Kexuan rolled down the window and looked around. All she could see were rice fields beginning to head.

"Boss, I've reached the location you sent me. There are farmland everywhere here."

Li Zhou gestured to Zhou Song, telling him to go pick her up.

"Alright, I understand. Stay where you are. I've already sent someone to pick you up."

"Okay, Boss."

After hanging up, Li Zhou shouted into the house, "Mom, is lunch ready? The tool has arrived. The company will be relying on her from now on."

In the kitchen, Li Zhou's mother was stir-frying vegetables when she heard her son calling the young woman a tool again.

"She's still so young. Don't call her a tool in front of her, or you'll scare her away."

"Hehe, Mom, you don't understand. She won't mind."

At Li Zhou's persuasion, his parents had hired another sales clerk. The two of them only went over to check the accounts from time to time.

On top of that, there were seven people eating every day, so Li Zhou's mother simply took on the job of cooking for Li Zhou and the others.

Although Li Zhou's mother had never gone to school and could barely read, her cooking was beyond reproach.

Before long, Li Zhou saw a bright red BMW driving up the narrow road.

After the car stopped in the courtyard, Zhou Song stepped out of the front passenger seat holding a baby, much to Li Zhou's surprise.

At the same time, the driver sitting behind the wheel opened the door and got out.

When Xiong Kexuan saw the young man who looked exactly like the one in the video, she knew he was the owner of Future Technology.

Taking her still-sleeping daughter, Xiong Kexuan hurriedly thanked him.

Zhou Song merely nodded slightly. He already knew Xiong Kexuan's background. The military had long investigated applicants for influential positions like Future Technology's ceo, to guard against foreign infiltration.

Xia Country might appear peaceful and prosperous, but that was because countless admirable people protected the nation every moment in places no one could see.

"Hello, Boss."

Li Zhou nodded. He had initially intended to offer his hand for a handshake, but seeing that Xiong Kexuan was holding a child, he lowered it again.

"You must be hungry. Let's eat first. We can talk after lunch."

"Thank you, Boss."

At that moment, his mother, having finished her work, heard the voices and came out.

When Xia Xue saw that the c-whatever-O her son had hired was holding a child, her heart instantly softened.

For people of her generation, who had not gone to work in the fields carrying babies only a few months old? She had raised both her daughter and son that way. No one understood that hardship better than she did.

Li Zhou watched his mother skillfully take the baby into her arms, then turned to Xiong Kexuan with a helpless expression.

"Don't mind her. My mom just likes children."

"Let's eat first."

Xiong Kexuan glanced at Xiao Nuonuo, then followed her boss inside for lunch.

After lunch, Li Zhou handed Xiong Kexuan a glass of water.

"Let me tell you about the company's current situation. Right now, there are only six people in the company—you, me, and these four guys."

"Also, you'll need to arrange the office location and recruitment. But since I chose to set up the company in the countryside, it's because Future Technology's headquarters will be here in the future. For now, I'll have Zhou Song help you rent several three-story homes in town. Food and accommodation for the company must be taken care of. Future Technology can afford it."

"Oh, right. Once the team is established, remember to pay the taxes."

After Li Zhou finished speaking, Xiong Kexuan took a deep breath. Having to start everything from scratch truly was quite a challenge!

"Boss, don't worry. I guarantee I'll have everything done within a week."

Li Zhou nodded in satisfaction. "Good. I'll give you the company bank account later. Don't worry about spending money—money is meant to be spent. As for your child, if you're comfortable with it, you can let my mother look after her for now."

Xiong Kexuan stood up and gave Li Zhou a deep bow.

"Thank you, Boss. You're a good person."

Li Zhou's mouth twitched at receiving the good-person card.

"Alright. If you truly want to thank me, then get the job done properly."

"Also, buy more servers. If the company website does not go online soon, I think the netizens are about to explode."

"One last thing. Register a Weibo account for the company. After it's verified, post that the company is offering 200 million to solicit bids for Future Technology headquarters designs. There are no restrictions on the team, but the main structure of the building must be inside the mountain, while the other supporting facilities, staff housing, and so on must be above ground. However, it has to blend harmoniously with nature."

"Mm, that's all for now."

"Alright, Boss."