The Self-Cultivation of a Reborn Massage Therapist

Chapter 449 Interview
If Yu Xiaoning knew about Xie Yunzhou's remark, she would definitely burst out laughing.

Because she knew all too well that Zhao Xiaochui didn't have that kind of awareness or sentiment at all.

However, she also acknowledged in her heart that although that guy didn't have any grand ambitions, he had inadvertently led her and some other people to do some real things.

She was unaware of Zhao Xiaochui's infamous "Household Registration Book Elimination Game" and wondered why those who should have jumped out to cause trouble had remained silent.

But she didn't have time to think about it. Instead, she seized this precious window of opportunity and led her team on a rapid and successful journey.

……

Inside the coffee shop.

As he saw his senior brother off, Lü Cheng slowly sipped a freshly brewed cup of coffee.

With a few minutes left before his appointment with the next person, his gaze was drawn to the figure of a woman inside the store.

If I remember correctly, in this short half hour, she has already met with four different tables of guests.
Judging from her attire, she was clearly not a waitress. This efficient social rhythm caught Lü Cheng's attention.

The woman had clearly noticed Lü Cheng's gaze as well.

Instead of avoiding him, she smiled at him gracefully and then calmly shook hands with the visitor opposite her to say goodbye.

Then, something completely unexpected happened: she turned around and walked straight towards him!

The woman walked up to his table, stopped, and extended her hand with a professional smile.

"Mr. Lü Cheng, is that right? Hello, I am Yu Xiaoning, President of Deep Search. It's a pleasure to meet you."

It was exactly 10:00 AM, the exact time agreed upon with Lü Cheng.

The former head of algorithms at Ugly Donkey was stunned. The woman who was making mysterious connections in the store was actually the interviewer he was waiting for.

And he's such a young president.

Facing this woman, he felt a little uneasy. She had an aura that he was very familiar with but had long lost. It was a composure that could only be honed by holding an important position in the system and dealing with resources and big shots year after year.

Although her smile was polite, Lu Cheng could clearly sense that there was a sharpness in her seemingly gentle eyes that could see through all his thoughts in an instant.

He stood up instinctively, and even bowed slightly unconsciously when shaking hands.

"Mr. Yu, hello."

Yu Xiaoning sat down briskly and got straight to the point: "Mr. Lü, we have limited time, only five minutes. Please get to the point."

Overwhelmed by the efficient atmosphere, Lü Cheng simply told the truth: "I... I can't register for a membership on Easy Travel. I wonder if this meets your company's requirements?"

Yu Xiaoning smiled calmly: "The membership review for Easy Travel only requires an ID card and medical records. The reason for the strictness is because the access port is quite special. As for your professional background, Deep Search is an independent company outside of Easy Travel, and we will conduct background checks according to our own requirements."

She glanced at the time and got to the point: "Tell me your expectations, position and annual salary."

Lu Cheng took a deep breath, his eyes filled with anticipation. He had been watching the trending topics these past two days and knew that Zhao Xiaochui had voted for Red Arrow Aerospace to see "fireworks".

He thought to himself, since that mysterious port has determined that I have not made a positive contribution to society, would joining the rocket research and development team change that assessment?
He mustered his courage and said, "Mr. Yu, the trending topics say that Chris Hemsworth has invested in Red Arrow Aerospace. Is there... any chance for me to join that team?"

Yu Xiaoning shook her head decisively: "Your abilities aren't suited for that. The core research field needs you more." Lü Cheng paused for a moment, then quickly realized: "AI?"

“Yes, it’s AI.” Yu Xiaoning nodded, looking at him with a smile. “Your ability to find the optimal solution under extremely complex constraints—oh, that is, your ability to optimize delivery drivers—is very suitable for optimizing the training, inference, and behavior of AI models.”

Lü Cheng: "..."

“Yes, it’s AI.” Yu Xiaoning nodded, looking at him with a smile. “Your ability to seek optimal solutions under extremely complex constraints—oh, to put it bluntly, the algorithmic logic you use to exploit delivery drivers—is very suitable for optimizing the training, inference, and behavioral decision-making of AI models.”

Lü Cheng: "..."

He smiled wryly and confessed, "Mr. Yu, I still want to register as a member for treatment. If I go back to my old profession, even though it's AI, will I ever be able to pass that approval process?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Xiaoning showed a hint of surprise on her face: "You didn't know?"

Yu Xiaoning then realized that the other party was not referred internally, but found the low-profile Deep Search through his own investigation.

Her slight forward lean revealed a key piece of information:
"After the full opening of Easy Travel tomorrow, a top-level technician will be specially assigned every day to provide health protection for the core technology team in our in-depth research and development building."

Lu Cheng's eyes lit up instantly, his joy overflowing!
Yu Xiaoning gestured for him to provide his medical records. While sending her photos of the medical records via WeChat, Lü Cheng stated his expected annual salary: "1.2 million."

This figure is based on the current market conditions and his own abilities. It is much lower than that of Ugly Donkey, but that is when he was in charge. According to the people he knows who have done in-depth research, none of them are worse than him.

He can forget about becoming a project leader.

Yu Xiaoning looked down at her phone and received a reply a moment later. She glanced at it, then looked up at Lü Cheng and said:

"Based on the level I designed for you, your seniority is roughly this amount, but with various subsidies and benefits... if an innovative method is adopted, the earnings will likely be two to three times that amount."

Lu Cheng felt a surge of excitement, but Yu Xiaoning's next words stunned him:

"However, I have a question for you—have you saved any money all these years of working?"

Lu Cheng nodded, puzzled. "I have some savings."

Yu Xiaoning pointed to the medical record he had just sent:

"Because in your first year, you'll most likely have zero income. The top-level technicians will create a personalized rehabilitation plan for you, and you need to be prepared to work while fully cooperating with the treatment. That little salary will probably just be enough to cover the treatment costs."

Lü Cheng: "..."

He remained silent, feeling incredibly fortunate. He was grateful that he hadn't wasted his talent since his youth, and that even when he was bullied, he hadn't given up on his studies, which had allowed him to get to where he was today and be valued by the other party.

"President Yu, please rest assured," Lü Cheng raised his head, his eyes firm, "I will never let down the trust and treatment I have received from Deep Exploration, and I will do my best!"

Yu Xiaoning casually waved her hand:
"There's no need to work yourself to the bone. Most of the performance evaluations here are decided internally by your project team. Just keep the effective working time to around 6 hours a day."

She changed the subject, lightly tapping the medical record on her phone with her fingertip:
"However...myalgic encephalomyelitis is incurable. If you are not as good as you seem, and you don't receive continuous care after leaving here, your future will be very difficult."

Although the tone seemed threatening, Yu Xiaoning was confident that her eyes would never misjudge people.

(End of this chapter)