Outside the company, two beautiful women in security uniforms stood guard.
These two women were wearing custom-made uniforms with low-cut tops.
Upon seeing Chen Jie arrive, they immediately bowed and said, "Welcome, Boss!"
"Where is He Yufei?" Chen Jie nodded and asked.
"Boss, I'm here!"
From inside the hall, He Yufei descended the stairs and walked towards Chen Jie.
Today, He Yufei was dressed in professional attire, with a figure that turned heads wherever she went, even among other women.
"Boss, this way, please," He Yufei said politely, gesturing for him to follow.
Chen Jie nodded. "The two security guards outside, did you arrange for them?"
He Yufei glanced at Chen Jie. "I arranged them just now. Knowing you were coming, I specifically asked them to come out and welcome you."
"Mmm, how is the company progressing?"
Chen Jie asked.
"Boss, there are some issues that I'm not sure how to handle..." He Yufei hesitated.
Chen Jie frowned and said directly, "I will rarely be involved in the company's operations from now on. As the General Manager, you are responsible for everything. So, if there are any problems, you'd best find a way to solve them."
"I... I understand," He Yufei replied, feeling a little wronged.
At the same time, her heart was filled with complex emotions.
Just a few days ago, she was a junior employee earning a meager salary, being taken advantage of by her superiors. Now, she had transformed into the General Manager of a company.
It felt like a dream.
"Take me to the conference room. I'll say a few words at the company, and the rest is up to you. If you encounter difficulties, find Zhou Wei and Lin Mengjiao," Chen Jie said.
"I understand. Oh, right, Boss, I've recruited a few people from my previous colleagues to be senior executives in the company. Is that alright?" He Yufei added.
Chen Jie looked at her. "I've already told you, you make the decisions on how to do things and what to do. If you're unsure, ask Zhou Wei. My only condition is that you work hard and be diligent in your duties."
He Yufei flinched slightly.
This was her first time as a General Manager, and she had no experience.
Although Chen Jie's scolding made her nervous, she also felt a flicker of anticipation.
"Mmm, I've already commissioned actuaries to calculate salaries for each position, aiming to maximize benefits," He Yufei nodded.
Soon, the two arrived at the conference room.
In the conference room, Chen Jie walked to the center of the room with his hands behind his back.
People were already seated on both sides of the long table.
He scanned the room and noticed that nearly half of the attendees were He Yufei's former female colleagues whom he had met at Wutai Mountain that day.
Most of them were quite attractive.
He Yufei stepped forward to introduce them. "Everyone, please remember, this is our Boss, Chen Jie!"
The crowd looked at Chen Jie in shock.
Among them were He Yufei's former colleagues and old employees of the pharmaceutical company.
In their impression, someone in the boss's position was usually a seasoned veteran. Chen Jie's appearance greatly exceeded their expectations.
He was not only young but also extremely handsome.
They had previously assumed that He Yufei's promotion to General Manager was due to being kept by a wealthy older man. Now, it seemed she had caught a sugar daddy!
It was understandable.
Weren't the shrewd old timers smart enough to realize that a beautiful woman would inspire such lavish spending?
Only young people tended to get carried away, revealing everything they had just to make a woman smile.
If this continued, they would spoil their women too much, and betrayal would be inevitable!
Young people truly lacked judgment in some matters.
Some of the more experienced individuals mused to themselves, shaking their heads.
But verbally, they responded, "Mr. Chen!"
"Greetings, Mr. Chen!"
"Mr. Chen, we've heard that you usually don't get involved in company operations. However, there's something I need to discuss with you!" a young man said expressionlessly, standing up.
He Yufei's heart tightened. "Yu Cheng, I'm aware of your conditions. I will discuss them carefully with the actuaries later. Mr. Chen is only here today to greet everyone, so please don't bother him."
"Honestly, General Manager He, I believe there are some things you can't decide. You've never been in a leadership position before, and you've suddenly become General Manager. You can't make many decisions. Therefore, I believe Mr. Chen would be more understanding."
He said this in a condescending tone, as if he were imparting wisdom.
Chen Jie's expression darkened.
Yu Cheng was speaking to him without the deference expected of a subordinate, even carrying a hint of lecturing.
"I can make decisions on all matters within the company!" He Yufei said urgently.
On one hand, she knew Chen Jie disliked her seeking advice, and Yu Cheng's actions were akin to going over her head, which Chen Jie would surely disapprove of.
Moreover, as General Manager, if she couldn't handle even this small matter and displeased Chen Jie, she might be fired.
This was a position she had dreamed of, and she was determined to dedicate her life to her career. To be stripped of it would be worse than death.
"You..."
Chen Jie waved his hand and said indifferently, "Let him speak."
He Yufei was furious but had no choice but to remain silent.
"Mr. Chen, let me be direct. I was previously the head of the technical department, and I manage most of the pharmaceutical equipment in our company."
"I was hesitant about whether to stay with the company before. Now that I see how young Mr. Chen is, it indicates the company has vitality, which is why I've decided to stay. However, the condition is that we need to discuss our salaries."
Yu Cheng said confidently.
Chen Jie asked, "What was your previous salary?"
"Thirty thousand yuan per month, with an annual bonus between forty and fifty thousand yuan."
Chen Jie asked again, "How much do you want your salary to increase?"
"One million," Yu Cheng stated calmly.
He Yufei's eyes widened. "One million? Didn't you just say you only wanted a ten thousand yuan increase before?"
"That was before, General Manager He. Everyone can see how young Mr. Chen is. While the company is vibrant, who knows how reliable it is? So, is it unreasonable for me to ask for some security in advance?" Yu Cheng reasoned.
"A million annual salary isn't excessive," Chen Jie remarked.
"I mean an increase of one million on top of my original salary, which works out to an annual salary of 1.5 million!" Yu Cheng chuckled.
Chen Jie raised an eyebrow. "Wanting so much money isn't impossible, but the premise is that you must have the corresponding ability."
"Manager Yu's request is certainly backed by his confidence! Because only Brother Yu knows how to unlock the password for the pharmaceutical equipment!"
A young man stood up. "Mr. Chen, my request is much lower than Manager Yu's. I only want an annual salary of twenty thousand yuan."
"Mr. Chen, the equipment has a startup key. A few days ago, the key was taken by the previous owner. Now, only Manager Yu knows the key. So, you'd better agree to Manager Yu's terms, or the company won't be able to produce medicine!"