Financial freedom starts from graduation

Chapter 520 Group
When the elevator arrived at the 55th floor, as the elevator doors opened, another dedicated elevator opened almost simultaneously, and Jiang Qingkui, wearing a long trench coat, walked out with Xu Lingyue.

"General Manager Jiang!"
Everyone spoke up, even Xu Wenqian addressed him very formally.

"Mr. Xu, everyone, good morning."

Jiang Qingkui smiled and nodded at everyone. When she saw the respectful attitude of her senior, Du Mengqi, who had previously held a grudge against her, she didn't feel any sense of satisfaction at having successfully humiliated her.

After all, her perspective has changed; her focus now is no longer on these insignificant people or things.

Since Zhou Wang announced at the banquet that she would become the CEO of the new group, she has been suffering from insomnia for many days. Although it seems that in terms of responsibilities, she does not have to do much more than when she was Zhou Wang's secretary, the pressure she bears is completely different.

...It's because Zhou Wang has given her so much.

Occasionally, Jiang Qingkui would think that it would have been better to let Zhou Wang have his way that night, so that she could feel more at ease.

"Did Mr. Zhou say when he would arrive?"

Jiang Qingkui naturally walked over to Xu Wenqian and asked at the same time.

"Before 10 o'clock."

"Pass down the notice: everyone must assemble in the main conference room at 10:00 AM. No one is allowed to be absent."

Jiang Qingkui nodded slightly, then immediately turned to Xu Lingyue and said.

The area extending from the elevator shaft to the double glass doors was piled high with countless flower baskets. The names of the companies or individuals listed on these seemingly ordinary flower baskets left Du Mengqi and her companions speechless with astonishment.

Local leading enterprises such as "Guo's Group", "He's Group" and "Lingxi Group" received congratulatory flower baskets for their opening, as their leaders had all appeared at the banquet that night and donated huge sums to the Hope Foundation. However, there were many others that had not appeared that night.

The companies include well-known names such as "Pinduoduo", "Taiping Insurance", "Bilibili", and "Sequoia Capital China"...

Among the individuals, there are several well-known names, such as "Liu from Beijing" and "Ma from Tencent".

For example, large banks like China Merchants Bank, in addition to the Shanghai branch, also have individual flower baskets from various branches such as the Beijing branch, Yunnan branch, and even the Shenzhen headquarters, which is quite impressive.

Besides the flower baskets, a red carpeted area in the foyer was piled high with all sorts of gift boxes.

Some gift boxes were printed with the logos of big brands, but many more had no logos at all. Even Jiang Qingkui didn't dare to open these gift boxes without permission and could only wait for Zhou Wang to arrive.

Because it's almost certain that there are some valuable items inside that even Jiang Qingkui wouldn't be able to handle.

Besides the gift boxes, there was another area where various vases and large decorative items that had been delivered over the past few days were displayed. These items were visibly valuable, and again, one could only look around to decide whether to accept them...

This is also one of the reasons why Jiang Qingkui resented Zhou Wang for not showing up for a period of time.

Upon entering the company's main entrance, the background wall in front of you displays the four large characters "Wangzhou Group" in both Chinese and English. At the crescent-shaped reception desk, two pretty young women are already standing, dressed in professional short skirts and flesh-colored stockings, showcasing their youthful and beautiful figures.

"Hello, Mr. Jiang! Hello, Mr. Xu!"

Amidst the sweet greetings of the two girls, Jiang Qingkui, who had already started walking forward, suddenly remembered something and stopped.

"Which girl said she knew President Zhou?"

"Uh, it's the girl on the left named Jiang Yutang. She's a senior in college, but I asked President Zhou, and she doesn't really know him. She struck up a conversation with him on the street, and he thought she was quite clever, so he gave her his business card..."

Faced with Jiang Qingkui's question, Xu Wenqian quickly gave a low-pitched explanation.

"Oh, then it seems this girl is quite clever, as she managed to gain his approval."

Upon hearing that the other person shared the same surname as her, Jiang Qingkui couldn't help but glance at the girl a few more times. However, seeing that the girl looked "ordinary," she felt relieved and casually remarked.

"Speaking of which, there was a little misunderstanding when Sister Ran interviewed her."

At this moment, Xu Wenqian remembered something and smiled.

"Oh, what misunderstanding?"

Jiang Qingkui asked with great interest.

"This girl probably doesn't know much about our company. Sister Ran told her that the salary and benefits could only be paid at the lowest level, P4, and that we would discuss it again after she passed the probation period. The girl immediately said that she demanded a monthly salary of 5,000 and three types of insurance. Sister Ran was at a loss and after a long time, she finally said, 'I'm sorry, the lowest level internship position in our company is 6,000 a month, and it starts with six types of insurance. I'm afraid I can't meet your requirements... Pfft, hahaha!'"

"Is there such a thing?"

Jiang Qingkui couldn't help but smile upon hearing this. "If she had seen our recruitment ads on various websites beforehand, she probably wouldn't have said something like that, right?"

Although the time was short, the recruitment process at Wangzhou Group actually went exceptionally smoothly.

Simply put, the listed benefits alone are enough to attract countless people.

Two days off per week, normal working hours are only seven hours a day, free lunch and afternoon tea are provided, overtime pay and meal allowance, transportation allowance, and six types of insurance and two types of housing fund are also provided...

In addition, there are visible career advancement channels, with the minimum requirement being only the length of service.

But these aren't the most outrageous questions. The most frequently asked question by job seekers is whether the "provided vehicle and housing" listed in the "benefits" section is true.

Xu Wenqian and Lin Ran could only patiently explain again and again, yes, but in addition to meeting the required years of service, one also needs to make certain contributions to the company, and there are some other hidden restrictions...

But obviously no one listened to these words. Even if it wasn't just empty promises, they would still devour them and go crazy for them.

Du Mengqi and others were willing to switch jobs not only because they had witnessed Zhou Wang's wealth and strength, but also because of the generous treatment that was almost unique in Shanghai.

Of course, offering good benefits also means that the recruitment threshold is actually very high.

But in an international metropolis like Shanghai, the last thing that's lacking is talent. After a week of recruitment, Xu Wenqian had become immune to titles like "Master" and "Doctor".

To put it bluntly, the cleaning staff who sweep the floors and the security guards at the gate in our company are all full-time college graduates...

After turning through the lobby, the group entered a long, oval-shaped corridor. The 55th floor was divided into different areas by opaque glass partitions on both sides, and people could be seen coming and going from time to time.

Lin Ran was standing in the corridor, responsible for maintaining order.

"Go forward from the Operations Management Department, turn right and go into the third area, report to your supervisor Zheng..." "Hey, a few people, move this potted plant a bit, it's blocking the way."

"The foundation's office is on the 56th floor, this is the 55th floor, you've come to the wrong floor..."

Upon seeing Jiang Qingkui and the others appear, Lin Ran quickly came over to greet them.

"President Jiang, you've arrived... I'm sorry, many people are on their first day of work, and some have come from Beidu and Mingcheng to report for duty, so it's a bit chaotic."

"Sister Ran, thank you for your hard work."

Seeing the sweat beading on Lin Ran's forehead, Jiang Qingkui said apologetically, "Wenqian and I should have arrived earlier, leaving you here all alone..."

"It's alright, it's just something I did. Please don't blame me for overstepping my bounds..."

With the group newly established, Jiang Qingkui and Xu Wenqian have both been given new positions, but Lin Ran is still nominally Zhou Wang's assistant and does not hold any position within the group, which is why Lin Ran made that statement.

"Ran-jie, how about I talk to President Zhou? You're so capable, and the group is short-staffed in management right now..."

"Ah, no need, no need, Mr. Jiang, please don't mention this to Mr. Zhou. I don't have such big ambitions. I think it's fine to just stay by Mr. Zhou's side..."

Startled, Lin Ran quickly waved her hand in refusal.

Although she had envied Jiang Qingkui's glamour at the banquet, Lin Ran was well aware of her own limitations. Her abilities were simply not on the same level as Jiang Qingkui's, and in terms of the time she had followed Zhou Wang, she was far less than Xu Wenqian. So, seeing the two of them rise to high positions in the group, almost overnight, she didn't feel much jealousy.

Besides, it's not bad as it is now...

With a monthly salary and bonus of tens of thousands, she occasionally gets unexpected vacations. For example, Zhou Wang hasn't contacted her for more than a week. If Lin Ran didn't dare to be too indulgent and often took the initiative to find things to do, she felt that she would be bored out of her mind.

Seeing that Lin Ran didn't seem to be lying, Jiang Qingkui nodded and let it go, while Xu Wenqian hesitated to speak.

She really wanted to tell Lin Ran, "Why don't you switch places with me? I'd rather work for the boss..."

But she was afraid that speaking out would make her seem too pretentious, so she ultimately chose to remain silent.

Immediately afterwards, Jiang Qingkui and Xu Wenqian began their inspection of the various departments, mainly to check on the progress of their establishment.

Strategic Development Department, Investment Management Department, Business Development Department, Legal Department, Public Relations Department, Shanghai Business Department, Beijing Business Department, Yunnan Business Department, and the International Business Department and Hong Kong and Macau Business Department, which were established at Zhou Wang's request but currently seem to be of little use...

Currently, there are more than a dozen departments of varying sizes. Although we haven't recruited enough staff yet, the number of employees at the group headquarters has exceeded one hundred, which can be considered as a considerable scale.

"But what's most lacking is management..."

Jiang Qingkui frowned, a hint of helplessness in her voice as she brought up the topic.

It's not that we can't recruit management. Through headhunting firms and recommendations from acquaintances like Uncle Zhang, we've filled many vacancies in middle and lower management, which is enough to support the daily operations of each department. However, senior management is almost entirely absent.

Even though Xu Wenqian is temporarily holding the positions of CFO and CHO, there are still a lot of senior positions vacant, such as COO (Chief Operating Officer), CMO (Chief Marketing Officer), and CSO (Chief Strategy Officer), not to mention the vice president position to assist her in managing the entire group...

The main issue is that these sensitive positions require trustworthy individuals; a simple background check is not enough to convince Jiang Qingkui to accept the candidate.

It was precisely because Zhou Wang had completely delegated authority to her that Jiang Qingkui was even more unwilling to betray that trust.

However, as the group officially begins operations, these positions must be filled; otherwise, even if Jiang Qingkui were on duty 24 hours a day, she wouldn't be able to handle everything...

This is just one of the many things that have been troubling Jiang Qingkui lately. There are many other things that are giving her a headache, but she never shows it to others.

From the night Zhou Wang announced her as the group's CEO, she had been living under the watchful eyes of too many people. During this time, Jiang Qingkui had been besieged by reporters from various media outlets countless times. She had to always make herself appear flawless...

After making the rounds, Jiang Qingkui and Xu Wenqian parted ways temporarily in the area where senior executives worked, and she went into her own office alone.

With floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic views, this space spans over 100 square meters and includes a private meeting room and lounge. In addition to the reception area, there's even a separate display area – a level of luxury unique to the entire 55th floor…

Originally, the largest president's office was meant for Zhou Wang, but Zhou Wang felt he wouldn't spend much time at the company, so he gave it to Jiang Qingkui. In Zhou Wang's words, "I can just use yours when I need it."

These words, seemingly tinged with subtle romance, really struck a chord with Jiang Qingkui. Hearing them on the phone made her heart pound, and she simply couldn't refuse.

only……

"If you have Wenxi customize a desk like this, how will she use mine then?"

Standing in front of the pink desk, Jiang Qingkui couldn't help but mutter to herself. She found this girlish style really awkward, but since it was Zhou Wang's idea, she could only try to get used to it.

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"Who says men can't sit behind a pink desk to work? It's the 21st century, how can there still be such a stereotype?"

A low laugh came from behind. Before Jiang Qingkui could react, she was already surrounded by strong arms around her waist.

Jiang Qingkui found it strange because she didn't go through the process of her body stiffening and then softening. Instead, she naturally accepted the fact that she was suddenly hugged and even leaned back slightly, as if she was enjoying this subtle moment.

"When did you come?"

Jiang Qingkui asked softly.

"It's very early, so I took a nap in the rest room."

Zhou Wang yawned and explained, "I couldn't resist last night, so I had a good drink with Young Master Zhang and the others, and then we went out for a late-night snack in the early hours of the morning. After that, I came over."

Feeling Zhou Wang's hand, which was restless and moving slightly on her soft lower abdomen, Jiang Qingkui couldn't help but purse her lips.

“Zhou Wang…”

"Ok?"

"What are we... exactly now?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Wang froze on the spot.

(End of this chapter)