The logistics company has partnered with Taobao and officially started operations.
Because of Lao Ma's reciprocation, he received over a thousand orders on the first day, leaving Su Jiajia extremely busy.
Exhausted after a long day, she complained to Zhou Chen, wanting to hand over the logistics company to someone else to manage.
Zhou Chen knew that Su Jiajia was indeed working hard, managing the logistics company while also taking care of the game company, keeping busy on both fronts.
However, he didn't have a suitable candidate at hand. Xu Dalong was managing the stinky tofu business, and Li Kaile was in school. Even if he wasn't in school, Li Kaile's abilities were still insufficient to run a logistics company. The only one left was Lu Ye, but Lu Ye was in charge of the exam papers and was running around to different cities, so he was also extremely busy.
"Manager Su, thank you for your hard work. In such a big company, I really don't feel comfortable hiring a new person other than you.
"Once the company is fully operational and has a suitable person to manage it, I will definitely give you a few more days off."
At this moment, Zhou Chen could only resort to the usual cliché and offer Su Jiajia a pie in the sky. He had no other choice, as he had no one else available.
"This is what you said, I want a month-long paid leave."
"No problem, I'll give you double pay leave."
"That's more like it."
Seeing Zhou Chen's generosity, Su Jiajia felt less aggrieved. It was true; she was busy with so many things while Zhou Chen, as the boss, was just a hands-off manager, which inevitably made her feel unbalanced.
"Actually, I think there is someone who is suitable to manage your logistics company."
Su Jiajia suddenly changed the subject.
Um?
Zhou Chen pricked up his ears and asked, "Who?"
"Wanying".
Su Jiajia chuckled, "Wanying is your girlfriend, she's trustworthy. Besides, Wanying is capable and can manage the logistics company perfectly well. You can consider it."
Zhou Chen was stunned.
But Su Jiajia was right. Upon careful consideration, Sun Wanying was indeed the best choice.
However,
Zhou Chen shook his head again. "I can't use her."
"You don't trust Wanying? Zhou Chen, she's your girlfriend, how could you... You have to give me a reasonable explanation, otherwise... otherwise I quit, I resign." Su Jiajia became anxious and even threatened Zhou Chen, speaking up for Sun Wanying.
Zhou Chen was surprised that Su Jiajia and Sun Wanying had such a good relationship. For Sun Wanying, Su Jiajia was even willing to give up her current good job.
These are true best friends, not just superficial friends.
"General Manager Su, please let me finish. I disagree, and I have my reasons."
Zhou Chen cleared his throat and said in a deep voice.
"What's the reason?" Su Jiajia pressed.
“I don’t want Wanying to be too tired. She just needs to be beautiful, and I’ll take care of earning money to support the family.” Zhou Chen gave his answer, an impeccable reason.
Su Jiajia: "..."
She was so angry just now, standing up for Sun Wanying, and it turns out you're just showing off your love to us.
Not wanting Sun Wanying to be too tired? What? Am I, Su Jiajia, made of steel? Aren't I afraid of getting tired? At this moment, Su Jiajia was almost driven mad with anger.
"You and Wanying are such good friends, you shouldn't have any objections to sharing these burdens with Wanying, right?"
Zhou Chen knows how to add fuel to the fire.
Su Jiajia was so angry that she gritted her teeth. "Zhou Chen, you've gone too far! You can't treat people like this! You feel sorry for your girlfriend and make me work as a laborer, and you're even using Wanying to morally blackmail me. You're despicable and shameless!"
"Forehead……"
"Why did you hang up the phone?"
Seeing that there was no sound from the phone, Su Jiajia hung up on her own, and Zhou Chen could no longer hold back and burst into laughter.
A dozen minutes later,
Sun Wanying called and told him not to bully Su Jiajia, and then told him about Su Jiajia's recent accusation.
"Okay... I'll do as you say."
Zhou Chen smiled.
No sooner had he agreed than Sun Wanying's next words nearly broke his back.
“Jiajia is my best friend, and I have to speak up for her. What you did went too far. The worst part is that you agreed to give her a month-long vacation with double pay without my consent. She needs to get some experience, and a day or two off is enough. By giving her a raise, you are taking my money to spend on other women.”
Zhou Chen: "..."
Good grief, are you two really made of steel? This is even more fragile than plastic.
Zhou Chen wondered if she should take back what she had said earlier.
"Just kidding, don't take it seriously, and don't question my friendship with Jiajia. We're on great terms."
Sun Wanying's additional statement relieved Zhou Chen. He had almost thought he had found a scheming woman, but it turned out that it was Sun Wanying's cunning nature that was at play.
The next day at noon, at the construction site canteen.
Zhou Chen settled the wages for Li Juan and Sister Wang, because the project here would be completed in another week, at which time the canteen would no longer need to be open.
"Brother Zhou, I heard the next project is in Yanjing. Are you going to continue running the canteen business?"
Li Juan wanted to know if Zhou Chen was going to Yanjing. If he did, she would have to consider whether she wanted to continue working with him.
Once you arrive in Yanjing, you'll need to rent a place, which will be expensive, and the cost of living will be far higher than in Fanjia County.
Sister Wang also looked at Zhou Chen, wanting to know his thoughts. Sister Wang quite liked working for Zhou Chen, this small boss, because he was generous with his pay and gave her raises. In the past six months, this had relieved a lot of pressure on her family.
"Sister Juan, Sister Wang, I'm not going to do it anymore."
Zhou Chen knew what the two were thinking, so he told them his decision directly.
Upon hearing this, Li Juan and Sister Wang both looked disappointed. If Zhou Chen stopped working in the cafeteria, they would have to find new jobs. As for their next job, it would definitely not be as easy as working for Zhou Chen. Most likely, the pay would be low and the work would be tiring.
"Sister Juan, if you were asked to run the cafeteria, would you be willing?"
Seeing that the two remained silent, Zhou Chen smiled and spoke up.
What?
Li Juan was stunned for a moment, not understanding what Zhou Chen meant.
“Sister Juan, if you have any ideas, I can talk to General Manager Sun and contract the cafeteria to you. You don’t need to worry about the contract fee. If you are short of funds again, I will take care of it for you.”
Zhou Chen said calmly.
This time, Li Juan finally understood: Zhou Chen wanted to hand over the cafeteria business to her, meaning she would be the boss.
"Brother Zhou, I... can I do it?"
It's impossible for Li Juan not to be tempted, but she lacks confidence in herself.
Having witnessed the previous life, Zhou Chen knew that Li Juan and her husband could easily run a restaurant and a canteen business. "Sister Juan, you can definitely do it. Don't worry. Even if there are any problems, I'll help you solve them."
Zhou Chen had already considered handing over the cafeteria business to Li Juan.
Of course, it depends on Li Juan's own decision.
If Li Juan doesn't want to do it, he won't force her. He will repay Li Juan in another way. He is now fully capable of arranging a job for Li Juan so that their lives can get better and better.
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