"Of course, we're talking about future benefits."

These words sparked a subtle reverie in Lu Zhe. However, just half a second later, he realized he might be overthinking things. Xia Xiaobing's eyes held no hint of ambiguity, but rather the confident optimism of an entrepreneur.

He followed up by asking, "What kind of benefits will there be in the future?"

Xia Xiaobing: "From now on, every afternoon everyone will vote on one option from milk tea, coffee, cake, fried chicken, etc., and we'll order takeout for everyone. Then, based on each employee's performance, we'll start preparing for salary adjustments. In principle, these salary adjustments will only increase, not decrease."

Lu Zhe immediately clapped: "That's really great, boss. But why the sudden increase in benefits?"

“Because I bought stocks a few days ago…” Xia Xiaobing suddenly laughed, “Actually, I originally wanted to use this as evidence to tell you that I am a reborn person with the ability to predict the future. But plans never keep up with changes, and someone else beat me to it in revealing my secrets.”

Lu Zhe: "You bought stocks?"

Xia Xiaobing nodded: "Yes, BYD stock. I bought about ten million worth last month. The stock price went from two hundred to three hundred, and I just sold it all, making a net profit of about five million. Let me think, after deducting taxes, it should be less than five million..."

Lu Zhe's jaw dropped, and he was momentarily speechless.

Seeing his bewildered expression, Xia Xiaobing couldn't help but laugh and said, "Since you're a reincarnated person, wouldn't it be a waste of an opportunity not to do something like this?"

Lu Zhe: "So..."

Xia Xiaobing: "So, the company doesn't need to worry too much about the cash flow this year. Coincidentally, our AI Xiao Qiu is also basically finished. The next step is to carefully consider how to launch this AI into the market and how to operate it. Actually, this is the reason I gave to the others in the company."

Lu Zhe realized what he meant: "You don't plan to let anyone else know that you made five million in the stock market?"

Xia Xiaobing smiled and said, "To be honest, stock trading is not a good thing. If I hadn't been reborn and had a particularly good grasp of market trends, I definitely wouldn't have done it."

Lu Zhe: "So, will you still do this in the future?"

Xia Xiaobing: "Go ahead and speculate, why not? But I'll definitely be using less and less capital in the future. Because the further we go, the more we can't ignore the butterfly effect. If it's just my personal savings, then even if I lose money, it won't affect the company's cash flow."

Lu Zhe subconsciously opened his mouth, but then suddenly felt that the question he wanted to ask was too impolite, so he swallowed it back.

What he really wanted to ask was—how much savings do you have now?

Xia Xiaobing added, "This afternoon, I prepared red envelopes for everyone in the company. This was actually prepared for Xiao Qiu. The promotion and operation of this AI will require the entire company to work together. Since we need people to do the work, we definitely need to incentivize them a little, let them see some benefits first, paint a picture of the future, and then see how things progress and gradually implement it."

Lu Zhe nodded: "Understood, President Xia is wise."

Xia Xiaobing picked up her phone and waved it: "But for me, you're an exception."

Lu Zhe paused for a moment, looking at her phone screen displaying the WeChat interface, then suddenly came to his senses and quickly took out his own phone.

Opening WeChat, I saw the money transfer Xia Xiaobing had made a few minutes earlier.

Yuan.

"Fifty-two thousand..." Lu Zhe's voice trembled slightly, "Isn't that a bit too much?"

Xia Xiaobing smiled and said, "You heard how much I made this time. Compared to what I made, is what you got excessive? I think it's too little."

Lu Zhe: "But I didn't do anything, I can't accept something for nothing..."

Before he could finish speaking, Xia Xiaobing interrupted him with a simple sentence. That sentence was so persuasive that Lu Zhe was completely speechless.

She said, "You did it to me, and I was very satisfied last night."

After saying this, the mature woman lightly licked the corner of her mouth, her slightly narrowed eyes shining like magma emerging from a snow-capped mountain, incredibly hot.

Lu Zhe couldn't help but feel that his throat was a little dry and itchy.

There was a long silence in the office.

Finally, Lu Zhe spoke up, saying, "Thank you for your kindness, President Xia."

Xia Xiaobing smiled and reminded her, "What should you call me?"

Lu Zhe: "This is in the company."

Xia Xiaobing nodded and said, "Yes, at the company, but we're talking about what happened last night. What did you call me last night?"

Lu Zhe: "...Xiao Bing".

The mature woman snapped her fingers and laughed, "That's right! When we're talking about work, call me President Xia. But if we're not talking about work and there's no one else around, you know how to address me, right?"

Lu Zhe took a deep breath and nodded seriously.

The numbers he had just seen flashed before his eyes again; the unit was RMB.

In Lu Zhe's memory, this seemed to be the largest single amount he had ever handled. And more importantly, this money belonged entirely to him, and he could spend it however he wanted.

But he wasn't particularly happy about it.

As long as she continues to be with Xia Xiaobing, similar treatment will definitely continue. In terms of financial strength, Xue Xiaodie is undoubtedly superior, and even Tang Qi probably can't compare. After all, Miss Tang can't access her family's company accounts; she can only use her own pocket money, and she doesn't have any way to make money from money.

Although Xia Xiaobing's economic strength is undeniable, it's impossible for her to make Lu Zhe completely devoted to her.

However, this inevitably gives the impression that he's using Mr. Xia's money to find other girls. This feeling is quite subtle and complicated.

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Lu Zhe silently returned to his workstation.

He had barely sat down when he saw Xia Xiaobing walk out of the president's office and head towards him.

Lu Zhe glanced at Xue Xiaodie beside him and suddenly felt a little nervous.

Fortunately, Xia Xiaobing didn't linger there, not even glancing at him, before passing through the area and heading out of the company. Her high heels made a crisp "thump-thump-thump" sound on the ground, a rhythm noticeably faster than the average person's, giving her an even more decisive and efficient air.

The boss had just left when Xue Xiaodie's chair slid to sit next to him. The girl leaned close to his ear and whispered, "I've noticed that President Xia seems a bit smug today, but I don't know why..."

Lu Zhe calmly replied, "I can guess a little bit of the reason."

Xue Xiaodie raised an eyebrow slightly: "What's the reason?"

Lu Zhe: "It's probably because AI Xiao Qiu is finished, and she has a lot of confidence in this product."

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