Journey 1995:Non-Stop

Chapter 394 Recruitment
Over the next few days, Yan Hui had no other emotions; he just felt busy, incredibly busy.

He originally thought that the rescue team could be dispatched on the 13th, but when it came to the overall planning, he found that it was not that simple.

Each driver represents a family, and suddenly changing such a drastic schedule is not an easy decision to make. Construction teams are manageable, but transportation is even more complicated. Trucks capable of long-distance, heavy-duty transport are extremely difficult to mobilize at this time; it's not a problem that can be solved simply with money.

It wasn't until the 15th that the team officially set off, departing together with the Jinan Red Cross convoy. Including engineering vehicles and supply trucks, there were a total of 10 trucks, all adorned with red banners, heading towards the disaster area.

There were originally more than ten pieces of construction machinery, but this is the limit, and we can't wait any longer.

These past few days, the news channels have been filled with news from the earthquake zone, which is heartbreaking for anyone to watch, but Yan Hui has barely had time to watch it. After arranging everything and watching the convoy leave, Yan Hui got into his car and fell asleep.

In the evening, he made a few more phone calls, dealt with a bunch of things, and finally got a good night's sleep.

Yan Hui didn't participate in the bidding for the out-of-town property development that Wang Yongjun introduced; the contract was ultimately won by General Manager Zhu. General Manager Zhu had invited Yan Hui to dinner these past few days, but Yan Hui was simply too busy to go.

He hasn't been paying much attention to company affairs these past few days. There are still a lot of things waiting for him to handle. He's been busy with company matters for several days in a row. When the convoy arrived in Sichuan Province, he didn't give much direction. He just needed to ensure the funds were supplied.

After tidying up his things, Yan Hui prepared to rest for a while when someone knocked on the door.

"Come in." Yan Hui's temporary office was very small, and he estimated that he wouldn't be able to move into the formal office building until July.

"It's me, Mr. Yan." It was Zhang Tiemin who entered.

Among Yan Hui's company, the most low-profile person in the middle and senior management is Zhang Tiemin. He came with Qing Lan and his position is office director. He was someone who resigned from a government department.

"Old Zhang, what's up?" Yan Hui asked.

“You’ve been busy these past few days, so I haven’t had to bother you with this matter. You’ve been looking for a risk control manager for a while now, and there are three qualified candidates. In my experience, these two are quite good. Take a look at their information.” Zhang Tiemin said, handing the materials to Yan Hui.

"Do you know these two people?" Yan Hui asked before even looking at the materials.

“No, they’re both from the banking system. One is from Quancheng Bank, and the other is from Agricultural Bank of China. In terms of qualifications, the one from Agricultural Bank of China is better, but the problem is that he’s still employed there, so it’s definitely not easy to poach him. The one from Quancheng Bank has already left and is now working at a private financial institution. I estimate that with the same salary, we could poach him,” Zhang Tiemin explained.

"A private financial institution?" Yan Hui frowned slightly. "A lending institution?"

"Probably."

"Could you schedule a time for me? I'm free tomorrow or the day after. I can meet both of them, but it would be best to meet the one who came from Quancheng Bank first," Yan Hui said. "Okay," Zhang Tiemin nodded and prepared to leave.

"By the way, most of the trucks we've sent to Sichuan Province are excavators and loaders; cranes haven't really gone yet. Ask around and calculate the quantities, and see if Mr. Ma has any usable machinery. If so, construction can continue," Yan Hui said. "It's okay if the canteen and dormitory are a little late. The east workshop is basically a steel structure that's being hoisted and installed; we'll try to get it up and running by next spring."

"Okay, I'll handle this." After saying that, Zhang Tiemin left.

After arranging these matters, Yan Hui carefully reviewed the two individuals' resumes. These resumes were not submitted by the two individuals themselves, but rather were compiled by the office, detailing each person's previous work experience, social relationships, and current conflicts.

After reading it, Yan Hui took a nap. The next day, he met the person from Quancheng Bank. After a brief 20-minute conversation, Yan Hui was somewhat dissatisfied.

This person didn't tell the whole truth; he must have done something wrong when he left the bank. But an investigation can't uncover anything.

In these "good companies," sometimes if someone makes a mistake, they will voluntarily resign to avoid being held accountable. Once they resign, unless it constitutes a crime, they are generally not pursued further.

Of course, some people may resign because they have a very good career path, but these people generally will not have the desire to change jobs again in the short term.

Yan Hui felt that if this person really had a good way out and resigned, then he shouldn't be asking him for an interview.

Many leaders share Yan Hui's logic.

Then, after work that evening, Yan Hui met with Sun Lei, the head of risk control at the Agricultural Bank of China. They talked for more than half an hour. Yan Hui was quite satisfied with Sun Lei, but Sun Lei was reluctant to come out. It was only because of President Zhang's influence that he was allowed to come.

Yan Hui could tell that Sun Lei wasn't just waiting for a high bidder; he was genuinely worried about leaving the bank. In Shandong Province, a junior manager like him already held considerable status, especially among relatives and friends.

Sun Lei is a high-achieving student who received a traditional education. He is serious and capable, but this also makes him constrained by society and family.

“Mr. Yan, to be honest, I was in charge of the risk control for Heng Hui Chemical's loans several times. I know your company is well-run and I believe working for you would be a promising career. However, there are two issues. First, because of my special position, I will face a two-year non-compete clause. Although I know there are ways to circumvent it, it is still a serious issue. If I don't publicly disclose my position and am not on the front lines, I worry about being marginalized after two years. Second, although I am not doing very well in some aspects of my work at the bank, I believe the bank's future development is still quite good. Therefore, it is difficult for me to give you an answer in the short term,” Sun Lei concluded.

Faced with such talent, Yan Hui was clearly reluctant to give up. He thought carefully for a moment: "I understand what you're saying, and I won't make any guarantees. Here's what I'm thinking: I have two options. First, starting today, our company will terminate our cooperation with your branch, and I'll wait for you for two years. If you come back to join us after two years, there won't be any non-compete issues, and I'll still be willing to give you this position, so you won't face any risk. Second, I will continue to cooperate deeply with your branch, but you need to provide me with value-added services in risk control. I have contracts worth over 500 million yuan externally, and you need to help me with risk control advice."

Yan Hui's words silenced Sun Lei. With the former, he would lose a major client, and while the biggest loss would be in business, he wouldn't suffer a significant loss. With the latter, he would have to expend much more effort, but the biggest gain would still be in business.

(End of this chapter)