A world in every step!
As they stepped onto the first step leading to the sixteenth floor, everyone felt a sudden buzzing in their heads. The stairwell, so quiet that even breathing was clearly audible, seemed to have a soundproof curtain abruptly torn apart, and suddenly a cacophony of voices filled their ears—whispers, rustling, and loud shouts, the sounds sometimes near, sometimes far. The staircase before them was no longer a staircase, but a cableway with an endless iron chain as thick as a baby's arm.
"Waaah... Mom, I want to go home, waaaah..." Du Nan's eyes bulged, and he cried out in extreme terror.
Fan Liwen, who was so nervous he could hardly breathe: ...
He really wanted to cry too, okay? Where is this?! Weren't they just on the stairwell above the fifteenth floor?!
The moment they sensed something was amiss, almost everyone instinctively moved closer to Yuan Zhuan.
Lin Yu and Ma Rui exchanged a glance, cold sweat seeping from the roots of their hair at their temples, their backs feeling chilly.
Before them lay a cableway about two meters wide, with only empty chains beneath their feet and no wooden planks connecting them. So, they were all standing on the swaying chains. Below the bridge and at the other end, there was a gray fog that, like smog, obscured all vision and made it impossible to discern directions. The sounds around them never stopped, as if thousands of people were talking in their ears, making them dizzy and disoriented.
Yuan Zhuan, who was being fawned over, chuckled and said, "It's just an illusion."
With his hands forming a hand seal, a bright ancient character materialized from his fingertips, solidified, and flew out: "Demons and monsters, reveal your true forms!"
With a whoosh, like ripples spreading across water, everything went black. Before they could even scream, the chains and smog in front of them vanished, and the staircase steps that reappeared beneath their feet felt so warm and comforting.
"Boss, I want to go home!!" Du Nan plopped down on the steps, sobbing and hiccuping. He was covered in sweat, which soaked his thin jacket, and his face was so pale that he looked like he was about to faint at any moment.
If he had known he would encounter this, he would never have brought the boss here, sob sob sob...
"President Yuan, I want to go back too. I believe you, I really believe you. Let's go, I'm scared..." Fan Liwen took a deep breath, as if he had just come to his senses. His face was as white as a sheet, and he was also quite frightened.
He couldn't imagine what they would encounter if they went up there, even if it was just another illusion like before. He was already in his forties, and his heart wasn't in such good health.
Although Ma Rui and Lin Yu were terrified, they had some experience after all. Compared to the two whose legs were weak, they were relatively normal, except that their muscles were tense and they were ready to fight the ghost at any moment.
As they came out of the building, Fan Liwen said to Yuan Zhuan, "President Yuan, I'll prepare the contract. We'll meet at the Qilu Teahouse tomorrow morning at nine o'clock to discuss it."
"Can."
Watching Fan Liwen haile a taxi and leave with his legs not quite steady, Yuan Zhuan felt a pang of guilt for a second.
Looking at Du Nan, who was in a wandering state beside him, Yuan Zhuan sighed. What a coward.
He raised his hand and tapped the man's temple, and the man jolted awake, his clouded mind suddenly clearing.
"Boss?" Although his face was still pale, Du Nan's lifeless state had disappeared.
"Scared? I am a Celestial Master. If you stay by my side for a long time, you may encounter these kinds of things frequently. This is just a minor accident." There was another meaning deep in Yuan Zhuan's bright eyes: if you are afraid, you can choose to leave now.
For some inexplicable reason, Du Nan understood another layer of meaning in Yuan Zhuan's words. "No, no, no, I'm fine. It's just my first time. First times are inevitable. Besides, you're a Celestial Master. It's my honor to be your subordinate, an honor, haha...hehehe..." It only took three seconds for Du Nan to go from chuckling to awkwardly chuckling. Du Nan pouted aggrievedly, "Boss, I'm really amazing. Please don't fire me. I work very hard and can arm wrestle with people. I just lack a platform. If you give me a stepping stone, I can really climb to the top..."
Looking at Du Nan's aggrieved face, Yuan Zhuan said, "What happened today was also due to my lack of consideration. Go back and get some rest. Don't let this talisman leave your side. Don't forget to come over at nine o'clock tomorrow morning." As he spoke, he handed Du Nan another calming talisman.
"Yes, boss! I guarantee I'll complete the task."
Yuan Zhuan smiled, got into the car, and said, "Let's go."
After buying the building, we still need to find a way to make money. After all, the project is so large and requires money. Yuan's Security, property management, and shopping malls are doing well in Beiyu, but the current income level and prices are too low. Even if their fees are not low and far exceed industry standards, the large amount of money required is not something that Yuan's Security, property management, and the current shopping malls can withstand.
So we need to think of another way.
As for Fan Liwen's child, she'll go find him herself, and maybe look for business opportunities along the way. She doesn't know if she'll need to cross the sea; if all else fails, she can just search the pirate dens.
Pirate: Thank you for remembering me!
The subsequent contract signing went smoothly, and the procedures were also handled well, except that Cao Ming now had commercial loans from four banks.
Cao Ming looked at the person opposite him on the sofa with a resentful expression, "I knew you wouldn't come looking for me with anything good."
Yuan Zhuan: ...
“Brother, once this project is finished, you’ll make at least a hundred percent profit…” Yuan Zhuan chuckled, linking arms with Cao Ming, his smile as childlike as a child’s.
Of course, if he weren't dressed as a man, he would look even more like a child.
"Until you fill the hole, the money will come from the sheep's back..." Cao Ming said quietly.
Yuan Zhuan: ...
"Brother, this is a gift from your sister, please accept it." Yuan Zhuan presented the ten jin of gold bars that he had prepared beforehand, packed in an inconspicuous mahogany box.
"What is this?" He had noticed the box on the ground earlier and thought it was some local specialty that Yuan Zhuan had bought himself.
"Just open it and you'll see."
Squinting at Yuan Zhuan's mysterious demeanor, Cao Ming sensed that the brat was up to no good. He bent down and lifted the lid. "Hiss... Roar... Where did this come from?"
This bright yellow gold is blinding!! Could it be from another pirate den?! Just how much gold and silver has his boss's sister dug up?!
As he spoke, he reached out, picked up a piece, and brought it to his mouth. *Snap*, two teeth marks appeared. Cao Ming stared at the gold brick, his eyes gleaming. "It's real!!"
Yuan Zhuan couldn't bear to look, but the man persisted, and just like that, all ten pieces were imprinted with his teeth marks.
"Zhuanzhuan, you're so nice...hehe..."
Yuan Zhuan: A person who is greedy for money.
Beiyu.
When the recruitment forms were delivered to Yuan Zhuan, there was a thick stack of 352 people, all from the security team.
The property management department has added 125 people.
The number of employees in other companies increased by 121.
Yuan Zhuan: These are all people she will have to support in the future. I feel a heavy weight on her shoulders. She has a long way to go.
“Most of the veterans in the security team have been sent out, and there aren’t many people left in the property management either. These newcomers still need time to grow, so the current workload is a bit tricky. We’ve turned down too many orders, so we can only prioritize the important ones…” Yuan Sun said, describing the recent deployment situation.
Because Wu Tianqing was sent abroad, Cao Ming had a lot of things to do. This old man ended up doing the work of a manager. Every day, he not only had to keep an eye on the training tasks, but also all the business department's affairs. He was so busy that he was overwhelmed. "Boss, this old man is getting old and can't handle so many things. Shouldn't you arrange for a department manager?"
The poor old man had been tormented for the past few months, and even the topknot on his head seemed to have shrunk considerably.
He doesn't want to go bald when he gets old...
Wang Shuo had been sending out resumes for a while, but they all disappeared without a trace. A month later, he finally realized that the group's 'blacklist' was this thorough.
The only interview I had last time was with Yuan's Security. They said last week that the boss would personally schedule the interview, but I haven't heard back since. Apart from the administrative minister, I occasionally exchange a few words with him via text message, and that's all.
It seems that Yuan's security team has also been warned by the group...
He had no way out... If he couldn't repay those debts, he would only face death.
Recalling his home, Wang Shuo walked silently across the bridge, his eyes glazed over. The shimmering water reflected the weeping willows along the riverbank, a scene as beautiful as a painting. People came and went around him, yet he felt utterly alone. It seemed there was no place for him to live in this world; he couldn't find his way forward...
Is he really going to become a waiter? Or sweep the streets? What was the point of all those years of schooling?
What should he do with his lofty ambitions?
Unconsciously, Wang Shuo stopped and placed his hands on the railing, lost in thought. Other pedestrians on the bridge hurried by, and no one noticed this dejected middle-aged man. People like him are too common in Guangzhou. Who hasn't experienced setbacks in middle age?
Zhai Xin rode his old friend's Southern Motorcycle along the bridge, enjoying the beauty of the sunset. Suddenly, he turned his head and found that the figure in the middle of the bridge seemed somewhat familiar.
Hmm... He has a very good memory; he can remember what people look like after speaking to them.
What's he doing standing there? Wait, his legs are up there?!
Holy crap!!! I'm going to commit suicide!!!
Zhai Xin twisted the throttle, and the motorcycle roared off!
Wang Shuo climbed over the bridge railing, and finally someone looked over. "My God, someone's going to jump off the bridge!!"
"Quick, pull him down!! Help..."
"Oh my god, call the police! Call the police now!! What's wrong with you? Better to live a miserable life than die a good death!!"
"Hey, this is the time to call the police! Get people out of here! Get people out of here! I'm coming!!"
At this moment, Wang Shuo's mental world had become isolated from the outside world, and he could not hear the noise outside at all. He stared at the shimmering water with a fascination, his eyes shining brightly. Look, there is still beauty. He wanted to go and see it.
Wang Shuo closed his eyes, spread his arms, and lunged forward. At the same time, screams of "Ahhh..." rose and fell from the crowd, and the scene turned into chaos.
However……
Wang Shuo found his legs blocked by a pair of arms. The next second, the world spun around him, and he crashed to the hard ground with a thud.
"Wow...he's been rescued...this handsome guy is really awesome..."
"Wang Shuo, our boss wants to see you. Do your best."
Zhai Xin's words prompted Wang Shuo to get on the back of his motorcycle and leave the crowd. By the time the police arrived, the crowd had dispersed.
Beiyu City.
The day after Yuan Zhuan received the call, he met Wang Shuo, the big shot Zhai Xin had mentioned.
The tall, slender man was at least 1.8 meters tall. He wore frameless glasses and had handsome features. His looks were undeniable, but he lacked energy. However, it was clear that he had made ample preparations to make himself look energetic when he arrived.
Despite her disappointment, Wang Shuo remained confident during the interview. He spoke eloquently about the projects and business he had handled, remaining calm and composed. His demeanor and speech impressed the 'uninformed' Mou Zhuan. She realized that she probably wouldn't have had the chance to meet such an elite person if they hadn't met at the end of their lives.
"How much did you earn each month before?" Yuan Zhuan asked a question that was rather taboo for his employees.
"Thirty thousand." Wan Shuo had no intention of hiding it.
"Three-month probation period, 20,000 yuan, 30,000 yuan after probation, year-end bonus depends on my mood. The workload is huge, overtime is commonplace. Are you willing?" Yuan Zhuan personally recruited people, which naturally reflects her willful nature. It depends on her mood.
"Okay." Wang Shuo smiled, and in that instant, his former high spirits returned!
"Is there a place to stay?" Yuan Zhuan asked.
"No, I came straight here after I got off the plane."
"You can stay in the company dormitory for now. You may need to travel between Beiyu and Guangshi."
"Okay," Wang Shuo replied with a smile.
"Minister Wen, bring Wang Shuo's contract over, and show him around the work environment. After that, take him to his dormitory in the park." Zhai Xin had thoroughly vetted him, and she trusted him. So, although it was a three-month probationary period, she didn't intend to give him a chance to leave.
Talented people, of course, need to be retained.
The next day, Yuan Sun witnessed the results of Yuan Zhuan's actions.
"Young man, you look energetic." Yuan Sun glanced at Wang Shuo's face and thought he was a good young man, kind-hearted and responsible. However, it seemed that he had recently been wronged by villains and had incurred debts. Hmm, there was also a sick person in his family.
Tsk...poor kid, and this is someone they're very close to, tsk...so pitiful...
"Hello, Mr. Sun." This was the way Yuan Zhuan addressed him.
"Hello, hello. Come here, Xiao Shuo, I'll take you to meet people."
Cao Ming was very pleased with Wang Shuo's joining, saying, "You're lucky to have found a good manager."
"Hehe, I can finally relax a bit more from now on. I have to thank my Uncle Xu for his help, hehe." Zhai Xin was Xu Ran's student. If it weren't for Uncle Xu, there would be no Zhai Xin and Wang Shuo.
"Well, there's no time like the present. Why don't you invite that couple out for a meal? Don't think that just because you're young you don't understand social etiquette," Cao Ming offered sincere advice over the phone.
"I understand, thank you, brother."
The two chatted for a while longer, then Yuan Zhuan hung up and immediately called Yang Ailan.
"Aunt Yang, I'm back! I want to invite you and Uncle Xu to dinner!"
On the other end of the phone, Yang Ailan laughed heartily, "Come on, come on, Auntie will go prepare the food right away to welcome our little boss, haha..."
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