Chapter 41
It is no longer an open secret in Beijing Smart Internet Company that senior executives keep mistresses outside.
Basically, those at the district general manager level all have girlfriends outside, and Lian Yijian naturally knows this. So when Wang Dayu brought his girlfriend outside to dinner and invited Lian Yijian, he refused if possible. He didn't like this kind of fan circle culture.
"Mr. Wang, if you think it is true, it is true. If you think it is false, it is false." Lian Yijian still did not admit or deny it.
Wang Dayu saw that he really had no idea what to ask, so he suddenly changed the subject and said, "It's been two years since I last searched for the PMO position in Southern Jiangsu. Yi Jian, do you have a suitable candidate? If not, I can recommend one to you."
Then Wang Dayu told the name of his recommender.
Lian Yijian was shocked when he heard that the person recommended by Wang Dayu was the human resources manager Liu Qingqing.
"Liu Qingqing is the company's HR manager. She's never worked on a project and doesn't understand project management. The Sunan PMO position is very important to the Sunan District. She's like my assistant and my eyes, constantly monitoring project risks. When project managers encounter difficulties, the PMO is the first person they can turn to for help, besides me. Therefore, Liu Qingqing isn't suitable."
"Yi Jian, what you said makes a lot of sense. She came to me two days ago and recommended herself. I think she has strong logical and communication skills, so I recommended her to you. In that case, forget it. Do you have a suitable candidate? If not, I'll have Liu Qingqing post a job posting and hire one."
Every time I asked Lian Yijian about the candidate for the Southern Jiangsu District PMO, he would always answer with four words: "Not currently available." But this time, he was silent for a moment before saying, "No need to announce the recruitment. We have someone in the Delivery Department who is very suitable."
"Is it Lulu?" Wang Dayu answered for Lian Yijian.
Lian Yijian shook his head and named the person he thought was suitable.
"Xia Zhongqin?" Wang Dayu asked in surprise.
"Zhong Qin is meticulous and has a strong sense of responsibility. She gets along well with everyone in the Sucheng delivery department, like a close older sister. I think she's the perfect fit for the Southern Jiangsu District PMO." Lian Yijian explained why he chose Xia Zhongqin. He paused and continued, "For a project like Sucheng Centennial, even if I personally delivered it, the results wouldn't necessarily be better than Zhong Qin's."
Wang Dayu didn't pick up the topic, but instead asked, "Why can't Lulu do it? She only joined the company two months earlier than Xia Zhongqin, but she's already delivered two projects. The Dingna project is her third. In my opinion, her overall abilities are much stronger than Xia Zhongqin's."
"Her project delivery capabilities aren't her own, but the result of teamwork. Regarding the PMO position, Pan Lulu approached me both late last year and early this year. From my perspective as the Southern Jiangsu Delivery Director, Pan Lulu isn't as suitable as Xia Zhongqin."
After hearing Lian Yijian's words, Wang Dayu knew that he had made up his mind, but he still gave him a suspicious look and asked, "Yijian, is it because you're interested in Xia Zhongqin that you chose her? I asked you about the PMO candidate in the middle of last year, the end of last year, and the beginning of this year, and you always said there weren't any at the moment. Why did you choose Xia Zhongqin this time?"
"Mr. Wang, it's meaningless to say that. I just reported who I think is suitable. The final decision rests with Mr. Wang," Lian Yijian replied in a deep voice. "After all, the candidate for the Southern Jiangsu District PMO will be my partner. I'd rather have nothing than someone who's not qualified. Even if you choose someone like that, I won't accept them. I haven't communicated with Zhong Qin yet, so I don't know if she's willing to take on the Southern Jiangsu District PMO role."
"Even our HR director has volunteered for the Southern Jiangsu District PMO position, so why would Xia Zhongqin be unwilling?" Wang Dayu said with a hint of displeasure. "Since you, Yi Jian, believe that Xia Zhongqin is the perfect candidate for the Southern Jiangsu District PMO position, I'll announce her appointment at our H1 summary meeting at the end of the month. But let me be frank: if she messes up her regional project management, we'll have to replace her."
"Please rest assured, Mr. Wang, she won't do that as long as I'm here."
The company's five million-level projects under construction had been reviewed at the inventory meeting. Wang Dayu already knew the overall status of the current projects, the next arrangements, and the status and pace of project repayments. The two had no other topics to continue talking.
After talking about the PMO matters in Southern Jiangsu District, Lian Yijian left without staying in Wang Dayu's office for long.
Lian Yijian did not leave the company directly, but went back to the project delivery department before leaving.
The lights in the delivery department were still on, and only Xia Zhongqin was left at his workstation, tidying up his computer.
Hearing footsteps, Xia Zhongqin raised his eyes and saw that it was Lian Yijian. He said first, "Boss Lian hasn't left yet."
While Xia Zhongqin was speaking, Lian Yijian had already walked to her workstation.
Lian Yijian stood beside her workstation and briefly told her that he wanted her to be the PMO of Southern Jiangsu District.
Seeing that Xia Zhongqin didn't reply immediately and just stopped packing up her computer, he thought she was worried and concerned, so he said quickly, "Zhongqin, don't worry. If a PM on a project argues or fights with a client, and it threatens personal safety, I will personally resolve it. Your role is to be my assistant and my eyes."
"You'll be responsible for overseeing the risks of ongoing projects across the four branches in Southern Jiangsu, responding to customer satisfaction after project acceptance. You'll also be responsible for reviewing weekly project reports, chairing project review meetings, closing projects, and supporting the PMs on any issues they can't resolve. If there's anything you can't handle, please let me know immediately. I'm here, so you don't have to worry about too much pressure or any psychological burden."
Lian Yijian spoke very sincerely and honestly, and Xia Zhongqin naturally felt it.
Regarding the PMO position in Southern Jiangsu District, Ji Yue had also told her at the beginning of this year that Pan Lulu had gone to Lian Yijian to recommend herself, but it seemed that she was not successful in the end. As for how Ji Yue knew about it, it was because Zhang Xiaoshan accidentally saw this scene.
"Mr. Lian, why did you choose me instead of Pan Lulu?" Xia Zhongqin really wanted to know. At this moment, she forgot that Lian Yijian was her direct leader, and asked without hesitation.
As soon as she said this, Xia Zhongqin felt her face burning, which was often a sign of regret or shyness. Obviously, it was the former this time. She originally thought that Lian Yijian, who always looked very cold in her eyes, would refuse to answer, but she soon heard his answer.
"In my opinion, you, Zhong Qin, are more suitable than her. The PMO position is very important to the Southern Jiangsu District, and the right person for this position is also crucial. Zhong Qin, you are meticulous and responsible, like a caring older sister. You basically get along well with the staff of the Sucheng Delivery Department and have a strong affinity. In the entire Southern Jiangsu District, you are the only one who is most suitable."
Lian Yijian spoke so well of her that Xia Zhongqin's face turned even redder. She did not immediately agree to Lian Yijian nor did she reject him. Instead, she expressed her concerns one by one.
She had two main concerns. The first was that she had no previous PMO experience and was afraid that she would not be able to manage it well. The second was that her own credibility was insufficient and the project managers under her would not obey her.
Lian Yijian patiently explained everything to her, "Five years ago, when I was the Shanghai Delivery Director, it was my first time in that role, and I had no experience to speak of. I was starting from scratch. Zhong Qin, don't worry or be afraid. I'm here to help you."
"Your second concern about credibility is something that needs to be built up over time, not overnight. Credibility is built up bit by bit through the process of constantly helping project managers solve problems. As long as we can help project managers solve the problems they encounter and keep projects on track, then we will have credibility."
Lian Yijian's voice was very gentle, without any of his usual aloofness. Xia Zhongqin listened carefully and replied, "Thank you, Mr. Lian."
Not hearing the answer he wanted, Lian Yijian continued, "If you have any other concerns, Zhong Qin, you can tell me. In front of me, there is nothing to worry about."
Xia Zhongqin was silent for a moment. As her eyes turned, she met Lian Yijian again. She realized that he had been staring at her. She hurriedly looked away again and replied, "No... no, Mr. Lian. Thank you for your trust. I'm willing to give it a try."
Lian Yijian breathed a sigh of relief, a deep smile appeared on his face, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously curled up. He took out his mobile phone to check the time. It was already ten o'clock in the evening.
"Okay, Mr. Wang will announce the PMO position appointments at the H1 sprint summary meeting at the end of the month. Zhong Qin, you can take my car home tonight. I'm on my way."
"Boss Lian, the subway is still running. I can take Line 1 from Xinghu Square and get off at Donghuan Road Station."
"From Donghuan Road Station, it's still another 20 minutes to walk to Loumen Xiatang where you live. It's late at night and it's not safe for a girl like you. Just take my car. There's no need to be so formal. I'll just step on the accelerator."
What Lian Yijian said was true, and Xia Zhongqin could no longer find a reason to refuse. When she was about to put her packed computer bag on her back, Lian Yijian took it and said, "Let's go."
"Thank you, Mr. Lian."
Lian Yijian walked in front carrying her computer bag, followed by Xia Zhongqin who turned off the lights in the delivery department. When she was leaving the door, she met Wang Dayu and his girlfriend Nana unexpectedly.
Wang Dayu had just changed his girlfriend last month. They met once in the house rented for them by the Yonglin New Village company. After greeting Wang Dayu, Lian Yijian also nodded symbolically to Nana without saying anything.
Out of politeness, Xia Zhongqin also greeted Wang Dayu and called him "Mr. Wang".
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