What Is This?

As usual, with nothing else to do on the weekend, Song Jia went to her father's company to practice driving.

Earlier, as HR Manager Sun was leading Liu Shang to the conference room, they happened to pass by the chairman's office on the third floor.

Song Jia, who was eating fruit and playing on her computer inside, happened to see them.

The moment she saw Liu Shang, Song Jia almost choked to death on a piece of orange she was eating.

She never dreamed that Liu Shang, who had been set up by Tan Feng and the others just last night, would suddenly show up at her father's company the very next day.

After confirming that Liu Shang and Manager Sun had entered the conference room, Song Jia tiptoed and cautiously crept to the conference room door to see what was going on.

Then, she personally witnessed the entire process of Liu Shang's job interview.

At first, after hearing what Liu Shang said, Song Jia's thoughts were the same as most people's: this guy was crazy.

What real skills could a student, who just finished the college entrance exam and had only been in university for a few months, possibly have?

Did he really think that oilfield technology was that easy to master, just by talking and bragging?

She really didn't expect that the boyfriend Jiang Ruolin personally chose would be such an arrogant, conceited, and flashy but ultimately useless guy.

How could someone with Jiang Ruolin's abilities and insight be captivated by such a person?

She wasn't like those naive, silly, and ignorant girls who were easily fooled by a few sweet words!

However, Song Jia was subsequently defeated by Liu Shang's repeated unexpected actions. Who would have thought that Liu Shang actually understood oilfield technology!

And it looked like he really had substance!

Although Song Jia was a poor student, and her father had pulled strings from the principal's office to get her into Fengcheng Oil University through a special channel.

However, through constant exposure, Song Jia had a certain understanding of oilfield technology.

And more importantly, she was very familiar with Professor Xu and Manager Zhong. The two old experts also liked to joke with the lively Song Jia when they had nothing else to do.

Based on her understanding of these two men, the fact that they were so eager to recruit someone could only mean that Liu Shang's technical skills were far higher than she had imagined.

The potential that Liu Shang possessed was definitely not ordinary.

It wasn't until Song Guangyuan announced that he would keep Liu Shang that Song Jia suddenly snapped out of her shock, followed by an extremely regretful closing of her eyes.

Oh my goodness! Dad, please help! You absolutely cannot keep this Liu Shang here!

He's Jiang Ruolin's boyfriend, Tan Feng's love rival, and enemy!

Keeping him in our company like this, what is this all about?!

While Song Jia, standing at the doorway, was anxiously worrying to herself, Liu Shang, inside the conference room, smiled.

"I'm truly grateful and happy to receive the recognition of both experts, Professor Xu and Manager Zhong."

"However, President Song, I came here today because I want a position with a salary of 4000."

"To be frank, I'm short on money."

"Whether I work under Professor Xu or Manager Zhong, I will do my best to complete my work diligently and be worthy of my position."

Song Guangyuan smiled at this, "Heh, Liu Shang, you certainly know how to handle people, not offending either Professor Xu or Manager Zhong."

"Then let's do this: from now on, you will follow Professor Xu and Manager Zhong, and serve as their assistant. Whichever of them has work, you go there."

Song Guangyuan's decision was unanimously agreed upon and approved by Xu Tiande and Manager Zhong.

Liu Shang's job application today could be considered a complete success and a perfect conclusion.

Afterward, Song Guangyuan also instructed Manager Sun, "Old Sun, please take Liu Shang to complete the onboarding procedures."

"He's still a student, so see if we should sign a labor contract or a labor agreement."

"And don't make the probation period at 80% salary for three months; let's make it two months."

Just as Manager Sun agreed to this, and the matter was about to be perfectly concluded, a mid-level technical deputy manager cleared his throat softly.

"President Song, I have an idea, I don't know if I should say it or not."

Upon hearing his words, Song Guangyuan was taken aback, "Chen Xu, just say whatever you think. There's no reason not to say anything!"

The technical deputy manager, Chen Xu, also smiled at this, "Heh, President Song, then I will speak."

"This young man, Liu Shang, is truly excellent. He's smart and quick-witted, with strong communication skills, and clearly has a certain theoretical foundation in oilfield technology."

"It's no wonder Professor Xu and Manager Zhong like him; even we who have met him are very inclined to nurture him."

"It's a great decision for you, President Song, to keep Liu Shang in our company for development."

"However, regarding the salary Liu Shang is requesting, do you think it could be re-negotiated?"

"After all, we are an oilfield technology service company, not a research institute. What is needed and used here are mostly practical experiences accumulated from the oilfield sites."

"Our purpose in coming to Huahai is to use our experience and expertise to create tangible profits for the company."

"Liu Shang is just a freshman in his first year. Even if his theoretical foundation is solid, he must be lacking in practical on-site experience."

"And the salary for our company's current technical management positions is around 2500. Even I, as the deputy manager of the technical department, only earn 4500 yuan."

"Therefore, directly setting Liu Shang's salary at 4000 yuan, especially when his working hours are not guaranteed, isn't that a bit high?"

Upon hearing Chen Xu's words, Professor Xu and Manager Zhong both visibly frowned, and even Song Guangyuan showed a hint of annoyance.

This Chen Xu, always meddling!

Today it was obvious that Xu Tiande and Manager Zhong clearly favored this kid. It should have been a happy occasion for everyone, signifying the company's bright future.

But for Chen Xu to jump in at such an inappropriate time and bring this up! Isn't that just making everyone uncomfortable?

What's wrong with a mere 4,000 yuan salary? It's not your money, Chen Xu?!

Most importantly, isn't it worth spending this mere 4,000 yuan salary to make Professor Xu and Manager Zhong, two experts, happy and pleased?

However, as the boss of such a large company, Song Guangyuan immediately smiled and said, "Well, frankly, if Chen Xu hadn't reminded me, I almost overlooked this matter."

"Liu Shang, although your performance today has exceeded everyone's expectations."

"However, our company's compensation system is indeed as Deputy Manager Chen Xu stated. A salary of 4,000 yuan for a part-time student like you is indeed a bit inappropriate for others."

"I wonder if you'd agree to this: I'll initially set your salary at 2,500 yuan. But as long as you truly prove your skills and value in the time to come, I won't hesitate to directly give you a salary of 4,000 yuan, or even more!"