Chapter 486 Managing Trainees
On a weekend afternoon, in front of the Poly Auction House, Liu Shishi walked slowly with her assistant and bodyguards, with a graceful posture and exuding her own aura.
A brown octagonal hat was tilted across her hair, making her already delicate face even more exquisite.
A gradient silk scarf is loosely wrapped around her snow-white neck, which contrasts beautifully with the misty blue windbreaker she wears, giving her a graceful demeanor.
As soon as I stepped onto the steps in front of the auction house, I saw a familiar figure leaning lazily against the door playing with his mobile phone. It was Young Master Wang.
"Hello, Sicong, what have you been busy with lately?" Liu Shishi walked forward and greeted with a smile.
Wang Sicong looked up when she heard the voice, a lazy smile spread across her face: "Senior Sister, long time no see.
What else can I be busy with? I'm working on Panda TV, which is officially opening on May 1st." Although his tone was casual, his eyes lit up when he mentioned his career.
Liu Shishi nodded and smiled: "Congratulations, I wish your career will flourish."
"You should be the one congratulating." Wang Sicong stood up straight, gave a thumbs-up, and exclaimed, "My brother is really awesome this time!
Overtaking Bill Gates! Retaining his title as Asia's richest man, and now second in the world! My WeChat Moments went viral last night.
Liu Shishi's eyes curved, and she was clearly in a good mood, but she only responded implicitly: "He's just lucky. Come on, let's go in."
"Okay." Wang Sicong quickly followed.
The auction house's account manager had been waiting respectfully nearby, and when he saw the two of them appear together, his attitude became even more attentive.
The wife of the richest man and the eldest son of Wanda Group came together and were undoubtedly the most important guests at this auction.
Under the guidance of the manager, the two passed through the security gate and entered the main auction venue.
Liu Shishi looked around the venue curiously. The spacious and bright space was unique.
The two's arrival instantly caused a noticeable commotion at the scene. Almost everyone's gazes were directed their way, mixed with suppressed exclamations and whispers.
"It's actually Liu Shishi! This is the first time I've seen her in person, and her temperament is so good."
"Why is the wife of the richest man here? What incredible treasures are there in this auction?"
"Her man just became the second richest man in the world yesterday."
Many people have subconsciously taken out their mobile phones and quietly pressed the shutter button.
The staff led the two guests to the best seat in the center of the first row.
A female auctioneer dressed in a smart suit and holding a number plate 8818 immediately stepped forward and bowed slightly:
"Good afternoon, Miss Liu. I'm the auction assistant serving you. If you have any bidding needs, just let me know at any time."
After saying this, he handed the beautifully produced auction catalog to the customer.
Liu Shishi nodded slightly, sat down elegantly in the middle of the first row, opened the thick album, and her slender fingertips ran across pages of gorgeous colorful pictures.
Wang Sicong sat down beside her, leaning back in a relaxed manner, and asked half-jokingly, "Sister, do you have anything you like today? Let me know first, so I don't accidentally snatch it from you."
Liu Shishi's eyes were still lingering on the album, and she said casually, "Today, I'm mainly looking for a suitable birthday gift for my father-in-law. He's a doctor and isn't particularly interested in antiques and treasures, so anything else depends on my taste."
Wang Sicong understood what he said and silently took the word "birthday gift" to heart, intending to prepare a generous gift when the time comes. He replied, "I came here for Wu Guanzhong's paintings; my old man loves them."
As the two chatted in low voices, the lights in the venue were slightly adjusted, and a senior auctioneer in a dark suit and white gloves walked onto the stage.
After a brief and well-written opening statement, the auction officially began, and the atmosphere gradually heated up. The first lot was a mid-Qing Dynasty famille rose porcelain vase, and the bidding was booming.
The auctioneer spoke steadily, his eyes as sharp as an eagle, accurately capturing every subtle sign-raising movement in the audience and skillfully stirring the emotions of the scene.
"This gentleman bids 800,000! 800,000 at a time! The lady on the left bids 850,000! Very good! 900,000? 900,000! The gentleman in the back bids 950,000!..."
When the hammer falls, the transaction price is often several times higher than the starting price.
Immediately afterwards, calligraphy and paintings, jewelry, and Ming and Qing porcelain took turns to appear on the stage. The competition between the on-site bidders and the telephone bidding seats was silent but fierce.
Liu Shishi watched quietly, as if she was enjoying a wonderful performance.
Finally, the electronic screen flashed, and the auctioneer's voice rose slightly: "Next is lot 0048, a set of rare Ming Dynasty editions of the Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine.
The ten volumes are in excellent condition, with clear ink and excellent printing. They are considered rare and valuable medical texts. The starting price is 2 million yuan.
Liu Shishi closed the album and whispered to the female assistant beside her, "That's it. We must get it."
The female assistant instantly perked up, tightly gripping the number 8818 in her hand, ready to go.
"Two million!" As soon as the auctioneer finished speaking, someone in the back row raised a sign.
"2.2 million!" someone followed up.
“2.4 million!”
Most of the people interested in medical texts were collectors or institutions within the medical field, so the bidding was relatively slow and rational. When the price reached 4 million, only two bidders remained.
The experienced female assistant waited patiently, observing calmly until the auctioneer called out, "4.6 million, first time!" before decisively raising her number plate.
"Ms. No. 8818 bid 4.8 million!" The auctioneer's voice was full of excitement.
When the previous bidder saw Liu Shishi bid, he hesitated for a moment, and finally shook his head and gave up.
The auctioneer waited a few seconds, and seeing no response, he slammed the hammer down. "Bang! Congratulations, Ms. 8818! 4.8 million yuan!"
A faint smile appeared on Liu Shishi's lips. She had obtained the "Yellow Emperor's Internal Classic" and her mission was accomplished.
After several lots, Wang Sicong's target, Wu Guanzhong's "Soul of the Pine," came up. After several rounds of fierce bidding, he successfully won the bid for 34 million yuan. The process was smooth and efficient, highlighting his wealth and grandeur.
As the auction was drawing to a close, the atmosphere was thought to be gradually becoming dull, but the last item was solemnly brought out: a glass-type imperial green jadeite bracelet.
Its color is rich, uniform and pure, its texture is as delicate as cream, and it is extremely transparent. It glows with a rigid luster under the light and is flawless. It can be said to be the top quality among jadeite.
There was a sudden burst of low exclamations and praises in the venue.
Liu Shishi's beautiful eyes were instantly attracted, and she stared at the perfect close-up on the big screen without blinking.
Suddenly I remembered that although my mother-in-law’s birthday is next year, it is just right to prepare some in advance when I come across such top-quality materials that I like.
"The starting price is 15 million!" As soon as the auctioneer finished speaking, bidding boards were raised like mushrooms after rain.
“20 million!” “22 million!”
"25 million! The phone commission seat bid 30 million!"
The competition instantly became fierce, and the price jumped up by millions. It was obvious that the appeal of this bracelet was far beyond that of other auction items.
Liu Shishi's face was calm, and she only whispered to her assistant, "Try it."
The female assistant understood what he meant and joined the battle after the price exceeded 35 million.
"Number 8818, 38 million!"
"Phone number 19, commission, 39 million!"
"Ms. No. 8818, bid 40 million!" The assistant raised the sign again without hesitation.
The whole audience was silent for a moment, holding their breath at the lavish spending of these two women.
In the end, when Liu Shishi's assistant quoted 42 million, the competitor who made the phone call fell silent.
"42 million, the last time!" The hammer slammed down. "Deal! Congratulations again to Ms. 8818 for winning the grand prize of this auction!"
The whole audience burst into warm applause, which was dedicated to this peerless jadeite and also to the beautiful and financially wealthy wife of the richest man.
Liu Shishi stood up gracefully amid applause, and surrounded by assistants and staff, she walked backstage with Wang Sicong to handle the handover procedures.
On the morning of Monday, March 25, the sun cast a layer of flowing golden light on the glass curtain wall of Tengda Technology Building.
There was a constant stream of people going to work, and the air seemed to still be filled with the warmth of the weekend's heated discussions.
When the employees swiped their cards to enter, words like "Mr. Song", "Bill Gates", and "No. 2 in the world" appeared frequently in their conversations in groups of three or four, and everyone's face was filled with excitement and pride.
The boss's strength means the stability and prospects of the company, and it also concerns everyone's job and options. This sense of pride is real.
"Good morning, Chairman Song!" "Good morning, Chairman!"
Song Ci walked into the hall amidst the greetings, standing tall and straight with a slight nod. As he scanned the room as usual, he noticed many unfamiliar young faces in the company today.
They were dressed formally but their youthfulness was evident. They did not even wear Tengda ID cards, which was in stark contrast to the hurriedly moving employees around them with clear identities.
He turned his head to look at a familiar middle-level manager next to him, who seemed to be a director of the Human Resources Department, and immediately asked, "What's going on with those people?"
The director was not expecting the boss to suddenly speak to him. He stood up straight, flattered, followed his gaze, and quickly replied:
"Mr. Song, these are candidates for the third round of interviews. The final round of screening for the group's 'Rising Star' management trainee program this year is today."
Song Ci suddenly remembered that in response to the call for "stabilizing growth and ensuring employment", Tengda Group launched the largest spring campus recruitment in history, among which the "New Star" program was the top priority.
It aims to select the best graduates from top universities and systematically train them as future middle and senior managers and core technical backbones. It requires huge investment of resources and has extremely high expectations.
It seems that these energetic and slightly nervous young people are the fresh blood of Tenda's future.
"Yeah." Song Ci nodded, said nothing more, and strode towards the elevator hall with his head held high.
Tenda's elevator system uses an intelligent traffic diversion algorithm, effectively alleviating morning rush hour congestion. Employees, previously quietly queuing in front of several elevators, grew even more silent upon seeing the chairman arrive.
Song Ci had long been accustomed to this kind of focus, and walked towards Elevator No. 2, which reached the first floor the fastest, with a calm expression.
While waiting for the elevator to descend, I caught a particularly intense gaze from the corner of my eye. Glancing sideways, I saw a young man in a black suit.
The suit was slightly loose and of ordinary texture, and he was carrying a half-worn backpack. His face had the youthfulness of someone who had just graduated from school, but his eyes were clear. At this moment, he was looking at him without blinking, his eyes full of pure admiration and excitement.
Song Ci's heart moved slightly, and he took the initiative to speak, his voice calm but with a cool aura: "Are you here to apply for a job?"
The young man was stunned, obviously not expecting the richest man to talk to him.
Until he realized that everyone's eyes were focused on him because of this sentence, his face flushed red, and he stammered nervously: "Yes, yes, Mr. Song! Hello!"
"Which school did you graduate from?"
When the young man mentioned his school, he straightened his back unconsciously, a hint of pride flashed across his face, and his tone became much higher and clearer: "Mr. Song, I am a fresh graduate of the Guanghua School of Management of Peking University."
"Oh? From Guanghua!" Song Ci raised his eyebrows slightly, revealing a rare hint of surprise. It turned out to be his junior. "Professor Qin Chaoyang, do you know him?"
"I know him!" the other person answered quickly and anxiously, his face turning even redder with excitement. "Professor Qin is the head of the Finance Department and he even taught us an elective course this semester."
"Ding." The elevator arrived and the metal door opened smoothly.
Song Ci stepped in, and just before the elevator door closed, he looked at the still excited young student and said, "Good luck."
The elevator door slowly closed, isolating the outside world.
The Guanghua boy was still stunned, surrounded by envious and encouraging glances. He took a deep breath, clenched his fists, and silently encouraged himself.
At this time, it was on the seventh floor of the building, the Toutiao Video office area, the vice president's office.
Chen Mingyu held a cup of freshly brewed Longjing tea with steam rising from it, and placed the cup on the coffee table in front of the guest.
"Thank you, Mr. Chen." Seeing this, Dong Dapeng hurriedly bowed and respectfully took the teacup with both hands.
The person in front of him is the vice president of Toutiao Video, a powerful person. It is undoubtedly a great honor for him to personally pour tea for him.
Chen Mingyu sat down on the sofa and sighed, "Dapeng, come to think of it, you are also a veteran of our Toutiao Video.
I had some unpleasantness with Mr. Zhou before, but I have always believed that you are a talented person. Let the past be the past, don't take it too seriously, and look forward.
At the beginning, it was Zhou Juan who went against the majority opinion and resolutely killed the "Diaosi Men" project. This decision almost caused Dong Dapeng to leave in anger.
Later, by chance, he was personally selected by the chairman and assigned to Tengda Culture.
Dong Dapeng heard this and a bitter and helpless smile appeared on his face: "Mr. Chen, you are too kind. We are all for work, and our positions are different, so the considerations are naturally different. I understand!"
What he said was indeed the truth. Zhou Juan was the president of Toutiao Video, and he was just a content creator with some ideas. In the huge Tenda system, it was a blessing that the other party did not continue to target him, so how could he dare to "be petty".
A hint of satisfaction flashed in Chen Mingyu's eyes, and he nodded gently: "It's great that you think so.
After all, both Toutiao Video and Tengda Culture are sister companies under the Tengda Group, and we are still one family.
"Diaosi Nanzi 2" will be launched on the platform soon. The company will strictly follow the contract and pay you 15% of the profits as a creative incentive.
You have been the director, screenwriter, and lead actor for a lot of hard work. I hope the second film can continue the success of the first and become another phenomenal hit."
When talking about his masterpiece, Dong Dapeng's eyes lit up instantly and a confident glow returned to his face.
"Mr. Chen, don't worry about this! I'm very confident in the second part! Whether it's the production budget, script polishing, or the guest star lineup, they are all significantly improved compared to the first part.
With the reputation and fan base of the first film, I have a feeling the second film will be even better!"
(End of this chapter)
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