When President Hou was Vice President, she didn't have much pressure at all. Plus, she was often absent from work, so she had very little control over the branch's affairs, to the point that many people had never seen her.

In the past, President Gao was the president of a branch. He was a very capable person and he paid close attention to all business operations, especially the most troublesome deposit-raising business. He was able to exceed the target every year.

This made Vice President Hou seem dispensable. Now that President Hou was the president, all matters, big and small, fell on her shoulders, making her feel a little uncomfortable.

The mysophobia-stricken Vice President Fu originally had no knowledge of the business and now can only manage the office and security department and is of no help at all with other business matters.

President Hou had always had a problem with the city branch and Vice President Fu. Li Cheng's words had made President Hou feel that Vice President Fu didn't know as much as the average office staff.

Just as President Hou seemed preoccupied, Li Cheng suddenly pointed toward the fireworks and said, "Ninety-nine stall owners have each opened a deposit account in our branch. If business is good, I estimate that by the end of the year, our branch's deposits will increase by at least 10 million..."

Before Li Cheng could finish, President Hou was stunned. She knew that even full-time deposit-collecting staff like Meng Jianghong only had an annual target of 5 million yuan per day.

Li Cheng opened a barbecue city and was able to increase the branch's deposits by 10 million yuan. That's amazing.

She asked in disbelief, "Li Cheng, are there really so many?"

Li Cheng nodded and said, "This is still a conservative estimate. Judging from the customer flow at noon today, if we can maintain this level, it will be no problem for each of these stall owners to contribute 200,000 yuan in deposits to our branch by the end of the year."

"Two hundred thousand?"

President Hou was a little surprised. She looked around and wondered how could she make so much money just by selling barbecue?

If it is true as Li Cheng said, that ninety-nine stall owners each have a deposit of 200,000, then the deposit balance would be nearly 20 million, which is amazing.

President Hou looked at Li Cheng and suddenly smiled and said, "If by the end of the year, as you said, the branch can increase its deposit balance by 20 million, you will definitely be recognized as an outstanding individual and receive a bonus."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone at the table burst into laughter. Meng Jianghong and Weng Xiaozhu were sitting at the next table, and they heard every word that was said.

Meng Jianghong looked at Weng Xiaozhu, then blinked and whispered, "While President Hou is happy, I'll get Li Cheng to our deposit department."

Weng Xiaozhu whispered, "Why would he take it to your place? Isn't he doing fine in the office?"

Meng Jianghong leaned close to her ear and whispered, "Bring him to me so I can keep an eye on him for you, to prevent him from being kidnapped by others..."

Before she could finish, Weng Xiaozhu punched her hard. Meng Jianghong laughed and came over to President Hou with a glass of wine.

"President Hou, I'd like to offer you a toast. Thank you for your continued support and care for the Deposit Department."

President Hou said with a smile, "Why, didn't you toast enough last night? Let's be casual today, eat some barbecue, chat, and show our support to Li Cheng."

Meng Jianghong said, "President Hou, what you said is very good. Let's be casual today. However, what happened last night is last night, and today is today. I have to toast you no matter what you say, otherwise I won't be able to say anything else."

President Hou looked at her with a smile, thinking that a drink was inevitable. She raised her glass, and they clinked glasses, each gulping down the contents.

After putting down her wine glass, Meng Jianghong said, "Li Cheng once gave our deposit department an idea. He said that instead of asking people to come to our branch to deposit money, it would be better to open up new sources ourselves and cultivate deposit sources."

When President Hou heard the word "source of deposits" and thought of the barbecue city, his eyes lit up. He turned to look at Li Cheng and said, "Is this barbecue city you opened one of the sources of deposits?"

Li Cheng nodded and said, "There's also the driving school, and... Oh, I'll report to you slowly later."

President Hou nodded and said, "Li Cheng, this is a good idea! I've heard of cultivating tax sources, but I haven't thought of cultivating deposit sources. It seems that my brain is not as flexible as Li Cheng's!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Li Cheng and others laughed.

Meng Jianghong continued, "Since President Hou also agrees with Li Cheng's approach, you see, isn't it a waste of talent like Li Cheng to keep him in the office? Can we transfer him to our deposit department..."

Before she could finish, Yan Hua became anxious, Director Yang became anxious, and Director Wang from the sales department also became anxious...

Yan Hua spoke first, "Director Meng, what do you mean? How can Li Cheng be wasted in our office? Ask Director Cao how much we need him right now. If you want to ask him to leave, I will never agree."

When Director Yang heard what Yan Hua said, he said with some disappointment, "I originally wanted to have Li Cheng go to our credit department, but seeing Director Yan's attitude, forget it. I won't try to get him, to avoid future conflicts between the two departments. But Li Cheng is very capable of asset disposal, so it doesn't make sense for him not to go to our department."

Director Wang also said, "You all know the situation over there. We're short of men, and we've always been short of men. But I don't want just anyone. I think Li Cheng is the most suitable person to go. But now it seems that Director Yan can't do without him, and Director Yang also wants him. President Hou, it's up to you now. You tell me where Li Cheng would be best suited to go."

After Director Wang finished speaking, everyone looked at President Hou, as if Li Cheng's whereabouts were just a matter of a word from President Hou.

But President Hou knew that it wouldn't be appropriate for her to send Li Cheng anywhere at this time. She believed that Li Cheng was a well-rounded talent, and no matter which department he was assigned to, he could only display one aspect of his talent. She wanted to enable Li Cheng to fully utilize all of his talents.

President Hou thought for a moment, then smiled at Li Cheng. "Li Cheng, you've become a hot commodity in our branch. Look how much they like you. They all want you, which really puts me in a difficult position. It's a matter of life and death! If I give you to Director Meng, I'll offend Director Yang and Director Wang. Similarly, if I give you to them, I'll offend Director Meng. Tell me, what should I do?"

President Hou hadn't mentioned Director Yan, but Li Cheng already understood what he meant. So, after President Hou finished speaking, Li Cheng quickly picked up his glass and said to them, "Thank you all for your kindness. I'm a little embarrassed.

Actually, I can go to anyone, but considering the overall situation, I think it's best for me to stay in the office. That way, I can basically help everyone, don't you think?"

After saying that, Li Cheng raised his glass and looked at them with a smile on his face.