Back on Track

The next day, Li Zhou looked at the money in his account and felt uncomfortable if he didn't spend it.

Just right—his company was stuck in this little mountain gully, already inconvenient for travel, and now with money burning a hole in his pocket, buying a few cars was the perfect move.

Especially since he was about to build the company's core team; if employees needed to run errands to the county, it would be a hassle otherwise.

And when VIP guests came to the company, not everyone would drive themselves—he couldn't exactly make them take a taxi from the city.

But if the company had business vehicles, it was simple: just send someone to pick them up.

With that in mind, Li Zhou started thinking about what cars to buy.

After mulling it over, considering the rough mountain roads, Li Zhou decided to buy ten brand-new Haval H6s. That's right, this cheap, cost-effective domestic god-car was the pick.

As for himself, he'd get a Hongqi—classy and high-end.

Li Zhou glanced sideways at Zhou Song standing beside him.

With Future Technology's total headcount, including himself, at just five people, he couldn't be expected to run errands himself as a billionaire, could he?

"Zhou Song, you know the Haval H6?"

The four men protecting Li Zhou were a bit confused. Who didn't know the H6? Did that mean...?

"Boss, you're buying cars?"

Li Zhou snapped his fingers. "Bingo! Right on. I'm buying ten Haval H6s for the company as business vehicles, for future employees to use on work trips."

"Call the 4S store in the city and have them deliver ten cars tomorrow. Full payment, but make sure the paperwork and plates are all handled."

"Also, order me a Hongqi and send it to Old Yuan's place. Have him reinforce it—no high demands, just enough to keep me alive in a pinch. Of course, I'll pay the processing fee."

"Let me know when it's done, and I'll handle the payment."

Though the boss's request was a bit odd, as long as he was happy, that was fine.

"Got it, boss."

The next day, the ten cars arrived. It wasn't that the 4S store didn't suspect a prank, but the money hit their account right after the call ended.

So the store scrambled to pull cars from other locations, gathered ten, and delivered them early in the morning.

As for Li Zhou's personal ride, it was still being modified. Zhou Song said it'd be a week before he could see it.

Monday was the day Xiong Kexuan was supposed to report. From early morning, Li Zhou started waiting, checking his phone every so often.

It wasn't until nearly noon, around eleven, that Li Zhou got her call.

"Hello, Xiong Kexuan, where are you?"

On the highway, a red BMW pulled over to the roadside. Xiong Kexuan rolled down the window and looked around—nothing but rice paddies in full ear.

"Boss, I'm at the location you sent me. It's all farmland here."

Li Zhou gestured to Zhou Song to go pick her up.

"Alright, I got it. Stay put, I've sent someone to get you."

"Okay, boss."

After hanging up, Li Zhou shouted into the house, "Mom, is the food ready? The tool's here. The company's counting on her from now on."

In the kitchen, Li Zhou's mom was stir-frying. Hearing her son call that young lady a "tool" again, she said, "She's young and green—don't call her a tool to her face. You'll scare her off."

"Heh, Mom, you don't get it. She won't mind at all."

Li Zhou's parents, after his persuasion, had hired another sales clerk and only occasionally went in to check the books.

Plus, with seven people eating daily, Li Zhou's mom had taken to cooking for him and his crew every day.

Sure, Li Zhou's mom had never been to school and could barely read, but her cooking was undeniable.

Before long, Li Zhou saw a flashy red BMW driving up the small road.

When the car stopped in the yard, to Li Zhou's surprise, Zhou Song stepped out of the passenger seat holding a baby.

At the same time, the driver got out from behind the wheel.

Xiong Kexuan spotted the young man who matched the video exactly and knew this was Future Technology's boss.

Taking her sleeping daughter, she quickly said thanks.

Zhou Song just nodded slightly. He already knew Xiong Kexuan's background—for a high-stakes position like Future Technology's CEO, the military had already vetted her to prevent foreign infiltration.

Don't let Xia Country's peace and stability fool you; countless lovely people were protecting this nation every moment in places unseen.

"Hello, boss."

Li Zhou nodded. He'd meant to offer a handshake, but seeing Xiong Kexuan holding the baby, he lowered his hand.

"You must be hungry. Let's eat first, then we'll talk."

"Thanks, boss."

Just then, his mom, done with her work, heard the noise and came out.

Xia Xue saw the C-something-O her son had hired holding a baby, and her heart softened instantly.

Every woman from their era had worked in the fields with a baby just a few months old strapped to them—she'd raised both her daughter and son that way. No one understood that hardship better than she did.

Li Zhou watched his mother expertly hold the infant, then turned to Xiong Kexuan with a helpless look.

"Don't mind her. My mom just really likes kids."

"Let's eat first."

Xiong Kexuan glanced at Xiao Nuonuo, then followed the boss to the meal.

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

"Let me fill you in on the company's current situation. Right now, we've only got six people—you, me, and these four guys."

"As for the office space and hiring, that's all on you to arrange. But since I chose to set up the company in this village, it's because I plan to put Future Technology's future headquarters here. For now, I'll have Zhou Song help you lease a few three-story houses in town. We need to sort out company meals and lodging—Future Technology isn't short on cash."

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

After Li Zhou finished, Xiong Kexuan took a deep breath. Starting everything from scratch—what a challenge!

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

Li Zhou nodded with satisfaction. "Good. I'll give you the company bank account in a bit. Don't worry about spending money—money's meant to be spent. As for your kid, if you trust me, you can leave her with my mom for now."

Xiong Kexuan stood up and bowed deeply to Li Zhou.

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

Receiving the "good person" card, the corner of Li Zhou's mouth twitched.

"Alright, if you really want to thank me, just handle things well."

"Also, buy more servers. If the company website doesn't go online soon, I'm guessing the netizens are about to explode."

"Lastly—one last thing. Register a Weibo account for the company, get it verified, and post a message: the company is offering 200 million yuan for a Future Technology headquarters design bid. No restrictions on the team. The main building must be inside a mountain, with supporting facilities like employee housing on the surface, but it has to harmonize with nature."

"Yeah, that's it for now."

"Got it, boss."