He took a taxi to send Huang Ying home, then happily headed back himself.
He still didn't have a car, and it always felt inconvenient. He arranged to go look at cars with Huang Ying next time before returning home.
The moment his mother saw Chu Feng grinning, she guessed it had probably worked out and felt excited as well.
"Master, the headhunting company has sent word. Candidates have been found for every position. Would you like to schedule interviews?"
Only then did Chu Feng remember his company. He smiled helplessly. He had been so busy dating that he had nearly forgotten about actual business.
"Xiao Meng, notify them to come to the company for interviews tomorrow. The office renovations should be about done too."
"Understood, Master."
Feeling excited, he couldn't fall asleep that night...
Sure enough, he overslept the next day. At nine o'clock, Xiao Meng's repeated reminders finally made him remember that he needed to go to the company.
He quickly washed up, tidied himself a little, and took a taxi to the office.
It was nearly eleven by the time he arrived. Under the security guards' strange gazes, they watched their own boss arrive at work in a taxi.
They checked repeatedly and only let him through after confirming that it really was their boss.
Though it was a little awkward, he didn't mind. After all, they were just doing their job properly.
He arrived at his office on the eighth floor.
The entire eighth floor had been completed according to his requirements. The whole thousand-square-meter floor contained only his president's office and the secretarial department.
He had paid enough, and the quality was quite good. It was no wonder they were a well-known local renovation company.
In the internet age, there were practically no secrets. He had Xiao Meng search through the information of everyone who had applied, so there would be no absurd situations involving fake diplomas or fabricated credentials.
Today, he only needed to personally make the final decision on the general manager. The others could be hired based on their qualifications. There was no helping it—he really couldn't be bothered to conduct interviews, since the company was merely a platform for him to release technology. None of the development or maintenance work required human labor.
They only needed to help him deal with miscellaneous problems and perfectly carry out his intentions.
Among the people waiting outside, several shook their heads and left when they saw how young Chu Feng was. They took him for a rich second-generation heir playing at business, with no future prospects. Only two people remained.
The first person to enter was a man in his thirties. He looked extremely arrogant, though he did indeed have the qualifications to be arrogant.
He had a master's degree in business administration from Oxford University and had worked for several internet companies.
He was clearly a troublemaker who had yet to understand how society worked.
Sure enough, the moment he opened his mouth, he demanded 20% of the shares, a starting annual salary of one million, personnel appointment and dismissal authority, and control over financial expenditures.
Chu Feng smiled. "Then what am I supposed to do?"
"I believe in my abilities. I can create profits for the company worthy of these terms!"
A typical case of high IQ and low EQ. No wonder...
The second, and final, man entered.
The man was around fifty years old. He had a square face and looked resolute, though his face bore obvious traces of hardship.
"Hello, I'm Chu Feng. According to Mr. Zheng's profile, you once served as the general manager of Jumei Premium. Why come to a small company like mine?"
Jumei Premium was a well-known shopping app in China, mainly dealing in women's cosmetics. It also held a place in the e-commerce industry.
After considering for a moment, Zheng Yun replied, "I don't want to speak badly of my former employer. I can only say that our philosophies didn't align. Besides, Origin is no small company."
Zheng Yun was also an old hand in the business world. No matter how down on his luck he was, he would not have joined a newly established company. Since leaving Jumei Premium, he had received plenty of offers, all with annual salaries above five million.
However, after receiving an invitation from Origin Company and conducting a detailed investigation, he decisively chose to join Origin Company.
"The Origin Accelerator may seem simple, but together with the Basic Artificial Intelligence President Chu revealed, it becomes anything but simple."
"President Chu has built a vast foundation from the very beginning, then advanced step by step, building a good reputation among customers. In this era, customers are the most important thing. The best company is one that can retain its customers, and besides..."
Chu Feng smiled and gestured for him to continue.
"Besides, it has been nearly half a month since I submitted my résumé to the company, yet President Chu has remained unhurried. That suggests you must have thought everything through carefully. Working here, I feel that I can find my own goal to strive for and help Origin grow bigger and stronger."
Clap clap. Chu Feng smiled and applauded, praising Zheng Yun's speech.
Of course, he was too embarrassed to say that he had forgotten to contact him for half a month... Zheng Yun would probably cough up blood if he found out.
"Then tell me, what are your salary requirements or other conditions?"
He was basically certain that Zheng Yun would be the general manager. After all, he had years of experience and both capability and expertise. Otherwise, Jumei Premium could not have become so popular. Although Chu Feng did not know why Zheng Yun had resigned, there had been no negative news about him. He was worth hiring.
"My annual salary must not be lower than the market rate, and I want profit-sharing as well!" Zheng Yun said slowly as he stared at Chu Feng's glasses.
Chu Feng thought for a moment. "Fine. I'll give you 5% profit-sharing. As for your annual salary, it'll be set at five million for now. But you'll need to sign a five-year contract. How does that sound?"
"Thank you for recognizing me, Boss." Zheng Yun extended his hand, neither humble nor overbearing.
"Then we can sign the contract. Hehe." Chu Feng was delighted. He had gained a capable general, and more importantly, he could slack off now.
He only needed to focus on developing products. Professionals should handle professional matters.
"I'll reveal something in advance. The Basic Artificial Intelligence has already been developed. Take a look."
Chu Feng tossed him a brand-new phone. Xiao Meng had already installed the new-generation Basic Artificial Intelligence inside. It was temporarily named Xiaoke, the personal intelligent butler system he had mentioned before.
Zheng Yun operated the phone for a while, but a raging storm surged within his heart.
"This will change the landscape of the internet. The birth of the next miracle!" Zheng Yun declared solemnly.
Yet he also felt sorry for certain software products. They could only blame their bad timing for encountering an unreasonable existence like Origin.
"Old Zheng, the company's daily management will be entirely up to you. If you know anyone suitable, they can all come work here. Their pay can be 20% higher than their previous salaries."
Zheng Yun, who had inexplicably become Old Zheng, smiled wryly and nodded. He did not know whether he was moved by his boss's trust or speechless at his boss's laziness. Still, without the constraints from before, he could finally show off his abilities, which made him quite happy.
"Old Zheng, are you from Yangcheng?"
Chu Feng remembered seeing that in his file.
"Yes, but I've always been working hard in Magic City. My parents are in Yangcheng, while my wife is in Magic City. My son is in college too."
Zheng Yun answered with a smile.
"That's so inconvenient. The neighborhood where I just bought a place has a pretty nice environment. I'll buy you a place there later, and we can be neighbors."
Chu Feng said it casually.
Money no longer meant much to him. Since Zheng Yun was helping him manage the company, he could not make the man and his wife live apart.
Having experienced the loneliness of being a sailor and spending entire years away from home, Chu Feng could understand that feeling well.
Chu Feng's words left Zheng Yun standing there like a wooden post.
Giving away a villa over a minor disagreement—what exactly was this boss up to?
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