Can you be called a rich man if you don’t indulge yourself?

Chapter 152 The First Step to Becoming a Capitalist

"Are you two planning to continue to compete for the position of project director?"

As the door closed with a click, Gu Heng withdrew his gaze and sat back comfortably on the sofa.

He glanced at the two interviewers standing in front of him while casually looking at the resume in his hand.

The remaining two people are a man and a woman.
They are about the same age
Around 40 years old.
China is a country that values ​​qualifications. Generally, talents who can make it to senior management positions in large companies, except for a few second-generation rich people with strong backgrounds, are not too young. They are in their 40s, which is the peak of their careers.
"Let me introduce myself first."

Although he had already seen the resumes of the two, Gu Heng still spoke in a calm voice.

The two people who were still standing looked at each other after hearing this, and finally the woman spoke first.

"Boss Gu, my name is Shu Yan. I used to work as the director of the general manager's office and the marketing director at Hehui Venture Capital. This time, I was forced to resign because of the company's listing and the reorganization of the board of directors.

Although my resume is not as impressive as the above few, I have been working at Hehui Venture Capital for the past 10 years. I have participated in the company from its inception to its listing, and I have sufficient experience in corporate management. "

Gu Heng raised his eyebrows when he heard this: "Based on your resume, you should be able to find a job in one of the top ten investment companies in China without any problems, right? Why did you choose IDE Capital?"

Shu Yan smiled bitterly upon hearing this: "To be honest with you, Mr. Gu, I have submitted more than a dozen resumes before this, but the economy is in a downturn now, and the domestic financial investment market is saturated. Every company is optimizing internally, and there are very few external recruitments for senior management positions.
I received only a few responses to the dozen or so resumes I sent out.

In fact, I also think that I am qualified for the position of general manager of your company. Just now, Mr. Gu, you said that you would not consider the position of general manager today. I did have the thought of leaving with them for a moment, but due to practical reasons, I had no choice.
I can only stay and compete with this gentleman for the position of project manager."

Shu Yan is very honest
He blurted out all his thoughts at once.

Although Gu Heng couldn't tell the truth from the false, he nodded after looking at the resume.
Being able to stay in a startup company for 10 years and participate in the entire process of the company's listing, her ability is unquestionable. Gu Heng directly labeled her as pending and then turned his gaze to the remaining middle-aged man.

"Tu Yong, Mr. Tu, right?"

The middle-aged man nodded quickly.

"Are you the director of Hillhouse Capital's Shanghai branch?"

Tu Yong did not hide it and nodded in response: "That's right."

Gu Heng couldn't help but look at him a few more times after hearing the answer. The Shanghai Hillhouse Capital branch, isn't that the company of his old lover Lin Ran? The director of the branch is just a different title for the position in the group company. In fact, this director is the general manager of the branch.
Lin Ran's immediate superior.
"If I'm not mistaken, Mr. Tu is staying here to continue competing for the position of general manager?"

Hillhouse Capital, as a super enterprise ranked among the top ten venture capital companies in the world, even a director of a branch is qualified to be the general manager of any small-scale listed company, not to mention that Gu Heng’s LDE Capital can only be regarded as an emerging enterprise at present.

Tu Yong did not hide anything and said directly with full confidence: "All my experience is written down on my resume. I admit that you, Mr. Gu, are very courageous. You can invest hundreds of millions of funds in a startup company.

But you cannot deny that IDE Capital is still a broken ship in the eyes of outsiders. No matter how much money you spend or how beautifully you decorate the ship, you cannot cover up this fact.

Maybe I speak bluntly and annoyingly, but I am sure that if you don't choose me today, no matter how many headhunting companies you find in the future, you will not be able to recruit talents that satisfy you.

Recruitment and job hunting are originally a two-way choice. While you dislike the incompetent interviewees, those professional managers with strong abilities are also disliking your company, right?

Of course, what I said is based on the conclusions drawn from the market situation. If you are willing to pay hundreds of millions of dollars in annual salary as you just said, I believe that countless professional managers will flock to it. "

Gu Heng still had a smile on his face as he listened to Tu Yong's words.

It seems that he is not at all offended by the description of the company as a broken ship.
My fingertips tapped lightly on my knees
The aura of confidence and control over the overall situation emanates from him.
This kind of temperament has never appeared in Gu Heng before.
After a long while, Gu Heng clapped his hands gently, and asked with a teasing smile: "Then according to what Mr. Tu said, it seems that if I don't choose you, no one will come to my company?"

Tu Yong shook his head: "I don't mean that. In today's society, as long as the price is affordable, how can no one apply for the job? Even if you can offer 1 million US dollars a year, or even a higher price, even the current president of Apple will come to China to work for you.

What I said is just the conclusion based on market conditions.

In other words, I am a player with good value for money.”

"Then Mr. Tu, please tell me your expected salary first."

After hearing Gu Heng's words, not only Tu Yong, but everyone in the field focused their attention on Gu Heng.
Is this going to be settled?
The happiest person is Chu Xiao from Emerson Headhunting Company.
He originally thought that this cooperation would end in a breakdown, but he did not expect a sudden turn of events.
The annual salary of a company's general manager cannot be low, and a 30% commission is a considerable amount of money.
Thinking of this, Chu Xiao looked at Tu Yong with an expectant expression, hoping that he would bid as high as possible.
After a few seconds of hesitation, Tu Yong slowly reported a very high number: "600 million."

600 million is not a big number for Gu Heng now.
The room I live in now has 5 toilets, and the price of each toilet may not be lower than this price.

But Gu Heng did not agree to his request outright. Instead, he continued to ask, "Can you tell me how this salary package was arrived at?"

"My annual salary before Hillhouse Capital was 400 million, not counting bonuses and position subsidies. But since I left Hillhouse Capital, I must be looking for a higher salary, so I increased my annual salary by 50%, which is 600 million.

I think it makes sense.”

Gu Heng nodded slightly when he heard this.

Everyone thought that Gu Heng agreed to the price, but the next second, Gu Heng's voice sounded again.

“But I don’t think the price is right.”

Tu Yong's expression did not change much. He proposed a salary of 600 million, which was just above his psychological price.
If Gu Heng agreed directly, that would of course be better, but since Gu Heng disagrees, the salary definitely needs to be further negotiated.

"So what do you think is appropriate, Mr. Gu?"

Jiang Ruxue looked at Tu Yong and then Gu Heng as if she was watching a table tennis match, trying to read something from their faces.
Gu Heng ignored everyone's gazes and slowly stretched out a finger.

Tu Yong: “???” “Mr. Gu, how much are you talking about?”

"100."

Tu Yong wanted to just walk away in anger, but his good character prevented him from doing such a thing.
I could only frown and ask, "Does Mr. Gu think I'm only worth 100 million? Or do you think Hillhouse Capital was cheated by hiring me at an annual salary of 400 million?"

Gu Heng shook his head gently: "Mr. Tu, don't be anxious. Do you want to hear my reasons for quoting this price?"

Tu Yong took a deep breath and said, "Mr. Gu, please tell me."

"This 100 million is not a fixed salary. You can think of it as a probationary salary."

"Probation?"

"Yes, it's the probation period."

Tu Yong stopped talking and waited quietly for Gu Heng's explanation.

"I just mentioned a topic, and I think you may still remember it. It was a project of Yangcheng International Circuit that I had previously handled. The total investment estimate given by the Yangcheng Municipal Government for this project was 200 billion. The Yangcheng Municipal Government expected to hold a minimum of 50% of the shares, and the remaining 50% of the shares would be a bidding investment.

To be honest, the purpose of establishing the company in the first place was to participate in the investment of this project more conveniently.”

Tu Yong probably understood what Gu Heng meant.
As expected, Gu Heng continued: "So the probation period I mentioned is to let President Tu help the company participate in this investment bidding, but there are many companies participating in this project, and there are even listed companies with a market value of tens of billions.

Therefore, it is very difficult for our emerging enterprise IDE Capital to participate in the investment in this project.
I plan to make this project your goal during the probation period. If you, Mr. Tu, can lead the company to successfully participate in this project, the position of general manager of the company will be yours.

My target minimum participation share is 10%. If you can achieve my minimum target, your annual salary will be 600 million in the future.

If the share you get reaches 20%, I will make the decision and give you another 200 million, which is 800 million in total.

As for more shares, you probably won’t be able to get them, but, I mean, if you can reach above 20%, even 21%, I will directly give you an annual salary of 1000 million.

But if this investment fails, or the investment share does not reach 10%, then I'm sorry, this 100 million will be your annual salary.

When the time comes, whether you leave with salary or continue to work is up to you, Mr. Tu."

After Gu Heng finished speaking, Tu Yong remained silent for a long time.

This is equivalent to a workplace gambling agreement.
If the bet wins, you can get a salary of 200 million or even 400 million higher than your expected salary.
But if I lose the bet, I will not only lose my current job, but also lose a maximum of several hundred thousand in compensation.
He couldn't help but consider it carefully.
Thinking of this, Tu Yong slowly said: "I wonder if Mr. Gu can give me two days to think about it. I have never been involved in the Yangcheng International Circuit project before, and I don't know how difficult it is to operate this project.

If possible, I will take a comprehensive look at this project in the next two days to prevent my incompetence from causing you, Mr. Gu, to suffer investment losses."

Gu Heng shrugged and said, "Of course, it will take another month for the project to start negotiation and bidding. I'll give you time to consider it. Not to mention two days, even a month will be fine.

But I want to make it clear that I will not stop recruiting during this period. If I find a professional manager who I think is more capable than you, then all the conditions I told you before will be invalidated. "

"I see."

Seeing Tu Yong nod, Gu Heng said nothing more, but looked at Shu Yan: "Ms. Shu, do you choose to participate in the non-compete bet like Mr. Tu, or directly apply for the position of project director?

Of course, I will give you both the same final salary.”

Shu Yan shook her head without hesitation.

She is in such a hurry to find a job because she needs money
If I succeed, I may be able to join the club of professional managers with an annual income of tens of millions, but if I fail, I will have to look for a job everywhere like I am now.
Then he said, "I choose to take the position of project director."

“Yes, the salary of a project director is 220 million yuan per year, excluding position allowances and project rewards. This salary will be adjusted based on your performance in the future. It may be higher or lower.

If you agree, I will contact a lawyer to draw up a contract."

This time, Gu Heng did not give her the opportunity to make her own quotation, but directly gave Shu Yan a salary package for her to choose.

"I agree."

220 million a year, including job subsidies and project rewards, the annual income should be around - million.
For a new company, this treatment was very generous. Shu Yan agreed without much hesitation.

Gu Heng smiled, stood up, and extended his hand to Shu Yan: "Welcome Director Shu to IDE Capital."

"Thank you, Mr. Gu, for your appreciation."

Jiang Ruxue looked at this scene with a dull look in her eyes.
Her biggest goal at the moment is to earn a million dollars a year within 10 years after graduation.
But seeing that Gu Heng, who was about the same age as him, offered an annual salary of 220 million and million
I was confused all of a sudden.
Gu Heng didn't notice Jiang Ruxue's expression, but smiled at Shu Yan and said, "The company is still under renovation and is expected to be put into use within a week. I hope Director Shu will not be idle during this week. I will temporarily give you the position of administrative director.

Until I find a new executive director, you will temporarily manage the company's administrative affairs.

I will contact several headhunting companies in the next two days. I will be responsible for the screening of senior management, and you will be responsible for the interviews and applications for middle management."

The true face of capitalists is revealed
Shu Yan had just started working when Gu Heng threw some tedious tasks directly onto her.
As for Shu Yan.
There was no objection at all, and he nodded responsibly.
Although she was not from an administrative background, the first department under the general manager's office was the administrative department. She was quite familiar with this aspect and it was only a matter of recruiting a group of middle-level managers, which was not difficult for her.

"Let's end the interview today. I'll ask the hotel to send food over later. Don't leave today. Let's have a quick meal here."

As Gu Heng finished speaking, the interview ended.
Gu Heng asked Xu Ying to entertain the others, and he quickly went to his room, feeling the changes in himself.
[Junior Business Leader] This skill is very practical
He did not change any of his personality traits, nor did he add any knowledge to himself.
It is just a comprehensive optimization of my existing knowledge level.
Acting like your own boss saves you several years, or even more, of time.
Is this the first step towards becoming a capitalist?
But I have to say that this skill is really useful. It feels great to show confidence and control the situation.
Don't say you haven't experienced this feeling in your career as a masochist.
Even after I became rich, I still haven't experienced it.
Thinking of this, Gu Heng directly opened the system mall and looked at the price of [Senior Business Leader]
But the next second, Gu Heng closed the mall again.
10 billion purchase amount
I guess I can only afford it after the system threshold is broken and I indulge in consumption a few times.
(End of this chapter)