Afternoon, inside the recruitnt room.
Lu Li, Manager Wang, and HR Manager Zhu sat at the long table, waiting for the interviewee to arrive.
It was still early, and the three were chatting idly.
Manager Zhu asked curiously, "What happened this morning?"
Manager Wang couldn’t help but sigh, "An unfortunate event in the departnt, Deputy Manager Zhang and Specialist Qin from the Procurent Departnt colluded to harm the company’s interests. Fortunately, President Liu has keen eyes and imdiately spotted the problem, so the next step was to call the police and arrest them."
Manager Zhu exclaid, "I went to the job market this morning; I didn’t know things were so serious. Old Wang, your departnt’s deputy manager was arrested, so your work will get busier."
"Hehe, with the position empty, naturally soone will need to take it up." Manager Wang glanced at Lu Li, "President Liu spoke to earlier, saying Xiaolu should try the deputy manager position first. I suppose you’ll be notified this afternoon."
Manager Zhu was surprised and looked over Manager Wang to Lu Li, "Xiaolu... Deputy Manager Lu, I didn’t realize, you’ve been promoted several tis since joining the company. You really have talent!"
As she spoke, she gave a thumbs-up.
Lu Li replied modestly, "Since President Liu previously assigned to manage so people for live-streaming and sales, Deputy Manager Zhang had issues. They are too lazy to find soone else, so they asked to try."
"You are too modest." Manager Zhu smiled and replied before looking back at Manager Wang, "Old Wang, is the offense of Deputy Manager Zhang and Xiaoyu serious?"
When this was ntioned, Lu Li perked up. He rembered President Liu saying that the upcoming rewards were directly related to the severity of the offenses of the two, so he needed to listen carefully.
Manager Wang pondered for a mont and frowned, "I shouldn’t be saying this, but since you asked, Manager Zhu, I can say a few words. Keep in mind, before it’s officially announced in the company, don’t spread this outside."
"Understood."
"Go ahead."
Lu Li and Manager Zhu agreed.
Manager Wang clicked his tongue and picked up his thermos cup, holding it in his palm, "I heard there’s likely a big issue in the Procurent Departnt. Deputy Manager Zhang’s problem isn’t heavy; it’s mainly the Procurent Departnt. Recently, hasn’t the company been selecting new suppliers? The Procurent Departnt wasn’t clear about so things and seems to have taken a large kickback... hmm, anyway, so people might be sentenced to ten or eight years without any problem."
Oh my!
Is it really that serious?
Lu Li hadn’t thought it would be like this.
The three casually chatted a bit more.
It was ti for the interview.
Then, the first interviewee pushed the door open and ca in. She was a quiet girl.
The girl first bowed to the three before handing over her resu, then sat down and introduced herself, "Hello, interviewers. My na is Chen Yingying, I’m twenty-five years old, and I’ve just graduated. This ti I’m here to interview for the position of a copy editor."
"Hmm."
"Hello."
Manager Zhu and Manager Wang nodded in response.
Lu Li imitated them and responded casually.
The three of them glanced down at Chen Yingying’s resu.
She had just graduated, so she obviously had no work experience, but she graduated from Gusu University, which makes her a high achiever.
In a short while, they finished looking through the resu.
Manager Wang turned and lowered his voice, "Xiaolu, you’re hiring for your team, so why don’t you ask her a few questions."
"Okay, thank you, Manager Wang."
Saying this, Lu Li looked up, "I saw in your resu that you majored in Chinese during college. Although it’s not as suitable as journalism for a copywriting position, you ntioned you’ve written quite a bit for campus newspapers, so you have so insight into writing copy. The position I’m hiring for is focused on online promotion, so I’d like to ask you, what areas need attention when writing a product promotion text?"
This is a good question.
It can determine how much she understands about copywriting work.
Manager Wang and Manager Zhu nodded slightly.
Chen Yingying seed quite capable, "I believe writing a good product article requires attention to ten key points."
Lu Li replied, "Please go ahead."
Chen Yingying said, "First, clarity of positioning. Initially, it’s crucial to clear the product’s positioning, maintain information’s clarity and consistency, and avoid consur misunderstanding; second, conciseness. The copy should be brief... third, attractive points... fourth, image support... fifth... ninth..."
She answered professionally, speaking continuously for several minutes.
Lu Li had previously worked in copywriting, so he naturally knew what to mind. He thought the girl answered really well.
"...including attention-grabbing beginnings, emphasizing selling points, etc." Chen Yingying took a deep breath, "That’s roughly my view."
As she spoke, her face showed so nervousness, seemingly afraid Lu Li wouldn’t be satisfied.
Lu Li didn’t show any expression but casually asked a few more questions.
Such as whether she was willing to work overti and what salary she expected.
Shortly afterward, the questions were finished.
Lu Li exchanged opinions with Manager Wang and Manager Zhu, essentially passing her.
Of course, this was under the premise that there were no more suitable candidates later.
"Alright, we’ve got your information." Lu Li waved his hand, "Wait for the call."
Chen Yingying quickly stood up, bowed again, "Okay, interviewers, goodbye."
Manager Zhu added, "Please call in the next person."
"Sure."
Chen Yingying left.
During the gap, Manager Wang half-jokingly asked, "Xiaolu, how does it feel to hold life and death decisions over others?"
Lu Li replied with a chuckle, "It’s not as serious as you said, we’re just offering job positions."
Though he said this, in reality, during the interview, watching the candidates’ eagerness and nervousness felt as if Heaven and Hell rested in his hands. Honestly, it was intoxicating.
No wonder so many people are obsessed with power.
Lu Li faintly understood that even though he was just a small deputy manager, having a sense of control during interviews felt thrilling. What about soone like President Liu, who oversees over six thousand employees? Or the chairman of Liu Group, with tens of thousands of employees? The thrill of holding that power must be even more exhilarating.
Power truly is captivating.
While Lu Li mused quietly, the interviewees ca in one by one.
"Hello, interviewers, my na is Qian Yu, here for the site controller position..."
"Hello, interviewers, my na is Wu Chen..."
"Interviewers..."
Lu Li spent the whole afternoon conducting interviews.
Finally, with the assistance of Manager Wang and Manager Zhu, he managed to decide which people would join the company.
He had a fulfilling day. If there was one regret, it was that the broadcaster he had set to et had not shown up.
...
It’s ti to get off work, and Lu Li is getting ready to attend a training session in the HR departnt.
As he walks down the corridor, his phone suddenly rings.
He takes a look and finds that the caller is President Liu’s number.
Lu Li answers, "President Liu."
"Hmm, Lu Li, I need to talk to you about sothing."
President Liu’s tone seems a bit harsh.
Lu Li wonders if he did sothing wrong, "Uh, go ahead."
President Liu takes a deep breath, "I just got in touch with the Economic Investigation Departnt, and they said Xiaoyu confessed to everything. This is serious; about half of the Purchasing Departnt might get taken in. Since you indirectly helped discover the problems in the Purchasing Departnt, such a huge contribution surely deserves recognition."
Phew.
It’s not directed at , that’s good.
Lu Li breathes a sigh of relief and says insincerely, "Oh, President Liu, what are you talking about? It’s my duty to work for the company’s benefit. Recognition or no recognition doesn’t really matter to . As long as the company prospers, I’ll be content."
In situations like this, it’s customary to show so modesty.
Generally speaking, if I show so humility and loyalty, the leader surely won’t actually skip the recognition.
Lu Li is quite familiar with this kind of situation and isn’t worried at all.
However, what he didn’t expect was that President Liu is a bit of a stickler.
All he hears is, "Oh, if you don’t want the recognition, then fine, I’ll reward Manager Wang instead."
Lu Li: "..."
Both remain silent for a short while.
Suddenly, President Liu on the other end of the phone bursts out laughing, "Why aren’t you saying anything?"
Lu Li instantly realizes that President Liu is teasing him!
He never expected that President Liu, who usually appears so rigid, actually has a "playful" side.
Lu Li is both amused and a little annoyed, "President Liu, stop joking around, what’s the recognition really?"
President Liu stops joking and says seriously, "You’ve saved the company at least forty to fifty million in losses this ti. The reward will definitely be generous. I’m offering two options now, you can choose which one you’d like."
Lu Li quickly responds, "Go ahead."
President Liu responds, "The first option is a cash reward. I’ve discussed it with the Vice President and others, and the amount is about fifty thousand."
Lu Li retorts, "I saved the company tens of millions in losses, and the reward is just this bit of money?"
"I’ve just taken over the company, and many places need funds. I can’t give you too much cash reward at the mont. Besides, not everyone in the company is my person; so belong to other shareholders. You should understand what I an by saying this, right?"
President Liu specially explains, "Why don’t you listen to the second reward option?"
Lu Li understands her predicant and reluctantly says, "Alright, let’s hear it."
President Liu says, "The second option is that within a year, the company will promote you to a manager position and provide you with a car, how about that, which one do you choose?"
To be honest, most people would choose the second option.
As far as Lu Li knows, managers in the company have a monthly salary of twenty to thirty thousand.
Moreover, managers receive a year-end bonus equal to three months’ salary, aning they effectively receive fourteen months’ pay each year. Not considering other factors, that’s over four hundred thousand a year just in salary.
In comparison, fifty thousand in cash is nothing.
However, Lu Li doesn’t plan to choose the second option.
Because he doesn’t intend to stay at the company long-term.
Most importantly, who knows what might happen in a year.
If President Liu changes her mind by then, he might end up with nothing.
Lu Li straightforwardly answers, "I choose the cash reward."
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush; isn’t fifty thousand in cash sweet?
President Liu seems surprised by Lu Li’s choice, and quite astonished, she asks, "Aren’t you aware of our company’s position salaries?"
Lu Li says, "I am aware."
President Liu, puzzled, asks, "Then why don’t you choose the job promotion?"
Lu Li says, "Well, I’m not very ambitious. I’m already quite satisfied being a deputy manager; it doesn’t matter much to whether I’m a manager or not."
President Liu responds with an "Oh," "It’s up to you."
Lu Li chuckles and tries to negotiate, "President Liu, uh, you ntioned earlier that a car cos with the second option?"
"Hmm?" President Liu responds, "Are you thinking of choosing the second option?"
"No." Lu Li shows his true colors, "Even though I opted for the cash reward, I’ve done such a great service to the company, can’t you at least give a car?"
President Liu: "..."
Click.
The call ends abruptly.
Well.
Looks like the car’s out of the question.
Lu Li doesn’t feel any disappointnt.
I have about thirty thousand now, and with the upcoming fifty thousand cash reward, it’s enough to buy a car.
However, he doesn’t plan to buy a car imdiately; with his x-ray vision, making money isn’t that hard.
To buy a car, it should be a good one; why settle for sothing so cheap?
Hmm, recently I’ve been aiming to earn more and get a nice car eventually.
Lu Li is pondering whether to buy a Rolls-Royce or a Bentley.
Upon careful consideration, he realizes that wanting to drive such a luxury car by playing scratch-off lottery is sowhat wishful thinking—unless he can find a more profitable venture, then it might be a bit possible.
But with the x-ray vision upgraded and now having developed super hearing, it seems earning more money isn’t out of the question.
As he’s thinking, there’s a "ding" sound from his phone, indicating an incoming ssage.
Lu Li looks down and sees that last month’s salary has been credited.
Because his absence is this month’s matter, exactly three thousand eight hundred was credited.
Even though it’s small, it’s still sothing, and Lu Li feels quite happy, "Cash assets have finally surpassed thirty thousand!"
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