Company Annual Meeting (2)

Suddenly, two beams of light shone on opposite sides of the stage.

A man and a woman, illuminated by the spotlights, walked to the center of the stage with smiles on their faces.

After they reached the center of the stage, soft lighting filled the banquet hall.

Male Host: Time flies, youth blossoms here, and we're eager to strive for our ideals.

Female Host: Seasons change, dreams remain brilliant, and beautiful aspirations take flight here.

Male Host: On this stage of joy and smiles.

Female Host: In this ocean of laughter and song.

Male Host: In this sacred land built on eternity and warmth.

Female Host: Today, everyone has gathered here.

Both: To welcome the dawn of the New Year together.

Clap clap clap clap clap ~~~

Warm applause erupted.

Female Host: Looking back at the past six months since Future Technology was established, we've grown from a one-person company into a large family of over four hundred colleagues in just half a year. And all of this is thanks to one incredible person, the founder of Future Technology – Chairman Li Zhou. Now, please welcome Chairman Li Zhou to the stage to give his speech.

After the company employees adjusted the microphone on their collars, Li Zhou walked onto the stage.

As Li Zhou stepped onto the stage, the lights in the banquet hall gradually dimmed, and the stage lights became the sole source of illumination in the entire hall.

"Hello~ hello~ hello~"

"Good afternoon, everyone at Future Technology."

Clap~ clap~ clap~ clap~

Seeing the unending applause, Li Zhou smiled and gestured for them to quiet down.

"I'm not really one for giving speeches, but as the chairman, it wouldn't be right if I didn't say a few words."

"Haha~ haha~ ha~"

Everyone laughed, seeing their easygoing boss making jokes.

Li Zhou gestured again for quiet. Once the crowd settled down, he dropped his smile.

"Six months ago, Future Technology was founded in an unknown small mountain village.

Six months ago, the Intelligent Assistant was launched, and in the following months, we announced the most intelligent development language in the world – the Han Language Programming Language.

At the same time, we released the development tools for Han Language and the PC version of the Intelligent Assistant.

Since the press conference until today, 80% of various IT industries in the domestic market have already adopted the Han Language.

I can say without false modesty that this is a remarkable achievement.

Of course, this is the result of the collective efforts of everyone present.

Ah! Many colleagues have already heard through Daotu that this year's year-end bonus is very generous!

Here, I can reassure you all – the news you heard on Daotu is true! Regardless of when you joined Future Technology, everyone will receive double pay this year!"

"Woo~ woo~ woo~"

"Director Li is awesome!"

"Holy crap! Director Li is awesome!"

Seeing his employees stand up and wave enthusiastically, Li Zhou felt it was all worth it!

"In addition to the year-end bonus, we have prepared generous gifts for the annual meeting, and there will be a lucky draw during the event. Everyone will receive a prize. The least lucky will get a barrel of oil and a bag of rice, while the luckiest will win the latest top-of-the-line Weiran Electric Car."

"Chairman is awesome!"

In the audience, Xiong Kexuan, holding her child Nuonuo, smiled as she watched Li Zhou on stage.

She hadn't expected the usually flippant guy to be so good at stirring up the atmosphere.

"Alright, I have one more piece of good news to share. I won't say too much more. After the annual meeting, we'll officially be on holiday. We'll resume work on the sixteenth of the first lunar month. During this month, I hope everyone spends more time with their families. I know it's not easy to leave your lives in the big cities and come to this remote village, so I understand the hardships. With this rare time off, I hope you'll spend more time with your loved ones, visit relatives, and go on trips. Finally! I hope everyone will achieve even greater brilliance in the New Year!"

Clap~ clap~ clap~ clap~ clap~

Clap~ clap~ clap~ clap~ clap~

Li Zhou returned to his seat. Xiong Kexuan, sitting next to him, smiled and said, "I wouldn't have guessed. Even though your speech was a bit corny, it was really good."

Li Zhou ruffled his hair and winked with a smile.

"Right? I think so too."

Male Host: The Chairman's good news has excited everyone. Let's once again give a warm round of applause to our beloved Chairman – Mr. Li Zhou.

Clap~ clap~ clap~ clap~ clap~

Li Zhou smiled and waved and nodded to the crowd.

Male Host: Now, please welcome the CEO of Future Technology, Ms. Xiong Kexuan, to the stage to give Future Technology's year-end summary!

After handing her daughter Nuonuo to Wang Fei to hold, Xiong Kexuan walked onto the stage in her high heels.

Looking at the crowd below, Xiong Kexuan smiled and said:

"Good afternoon, everyone..."

After Xiong Kexuan finished her year-end summary report, the event moved directly into the employee performance segment.

When the performances ended, Li Zhou presented awards to the employees who had outstanding performances.

Before he knew it, it was already 7:00 PM.

Plates of delicious and appetizing dishes were served.

During the meal, leaders from many departments came to toast him. Li Zhou, who doesn't drink alcohol, had to drink beverages instead. After going around the room, Li Zhou alone finished a 2L bottle of Sprite.

Fortunately, the most anticipated event, the lucky draw, was about to begin.

Female Host: Esteemed leaders, colleagues, please take out your phones, scan the QR code at the top of the screen, and enter your employee ID. The lucky draw will commence in ten minutes.

This lucky draw is fair and just!

Ten minutes later, everyone except Li Zhou picked up their phones and frantically tapped the draw button.

Female Host: Colleagues, please pay attention, the lucky draw countdown has begun!

Ten~Nine~Eight~Seven~Six~Five~Four~Three~Two~One~

"Ah! Ah! Ah! I won ten thousand in cash!"

"I won a five-hundred cash red envelope!"

"Damn, I'm the unluckiest, I got cooking oil and Xiaomi!"

"Hahaha!"

Li Zhou leaned over to look at Xiong Kexuan's phone.

"What did you get?"

Xiong Kexuan, looking bewildered, held her phone up for Li Zhou to see.

Upon seeing it, Li Zhou burst out laughing, holding his stomach.

"Hahaha! Your luck is incredible, you actually won the cooking oil and Xiaomi, which has a 1% chance of winning."

Several heads of important departments at the table could barely contain their laughter.

Just then, a girl's scream, amplified without a microphone, echoed through the hall.

"Ah! Ah! Ah! I won, I won!!!"

"I won the grand prize – the latest, top-of-the-line Weiran Electric Car!"

Li Zhou's eyes widened, and he stared in shock at the girl who was jumping so high. He couldn't believe that this seemingly gentle and cute young lady had transformed into such a tomboy.

Amidst his shock, Li Zhou blurted out, "Holy crap."

"Holy crap, isn't that Xiao Xue from the finance department?"

Shen Minting helplessly covered her forehead, muttering, "Oh, my dear."