One Yuan First Recharge: I'm Actually the Boss Behind a Fortune 500 Company

In the conference room!

Everyone looked at each other, unsure of what the boss meant, so no one spoke up first.

In the rented room, Wang Hao, wrapped in a blanket, stared at the surveillance footage on his phone. After waiting for more than ten seconds, not a single person spoke.

He was a little confused:

"What's going on?"

"We've given you a chance, why didn't you say anything?"

Seeing no response, he leaned closer to the phone's microphone and this time spoke even more bluntly:

"Please don't be shy, everyone!"

"If the company is lacking anything, or if you yourselves are facing any difficulties at work or in your lives, I'll do my best to help you while I'm here today!"

He's in a real bind right now! — He's so poor he's destitute!

He wants to fleece these employees, so his public image has to improve!

Moreover, this stupid game only allows one all-hands meeting per week, and the next time you want to have such a concentrated communication, you have to wait seven days.

"..."

In the conference room, the synthesized voice, after being converted by the system, sounded smoothly again:

There's no need for you to worry.

[Today's meeting is to listen to genuine needs. Please feel free to raise any practical difficulties you may have regarding company operations, such as the supplies needed, or personal career development and livelihood security.]

This is a rare opportunity; please seize it.

Zhou Jianjun unscrewed his thermos, slowly took a sip of tea, his usual amiable smile still on his face, but he knew perfectly well what was going on in his mind:

When your boss asks you to make requests, he'll say all sorts of nice things—but if anyone is foolish enough to take it seriously and jump on the bandwagon, that's just being a complete idiot in the workplace.

He's been in the business for over twenty years and has seen more bosses than most young people have ever encountered!

How many people who speak eloquently and show compassion for their subordinates at the meeting have secretly made things difficult for you afterwards?

Often, it's best to just listen to what your leader says, especially in situations that seem like they're being very open and honest...

Silence is golden! It's best to wait and see!

People with similar thoughts made up the majority of the people in the meeting room.

Nobody wants to be the first to stick their neck out; this is an unspoken survival wisdom in the workplace.

In the rented room!

Looking at the seven clay bodhisattva-like employees on the game screen, Wang Hao was getting a little anxious.

"What kind of people are these? They don't even bother to accept a free lunch?"

But he couldn't give up; improving his popularity with these people was the key to his next step.

Only by helping them solve their problems and increasing their favorability can the panel be unlocked.

Yu Xinxin's example of "five-star sales talent" is too good to pass up; he must replicate this model.

Seeing that the awkward silence was about to continue, he looked at his phone and simply said:

"Nobody's going to talk, huh? Fine, I'll call on someone! Yu Xinxin, you go first!"

In the conference room, an electronic voice broke the awkward silence at just the right moment:

Since everyone is being so modest, let's begin in order.

[Yu Xinxin, as the company's receptionist, what specific needs do you have regarding the company's operations or your own career advancement?]

Startled by being called out, Yu Xinxin jumped to her feet like a frightened deer, her face instantly turning bright red, her fingers instinctively clutching the hem of her clothes.

"I...I..."

Her voice trembled, and her mind went blank.

But thinking about all the good things his boss had done for him—raising his salary, giving him bonuses, and even providing him with incentive payments in advance—that simple gratitude and trust lessened his nervousness.

She took a deep breath and mustered her courage:

"Boss... I would like to enroll in an advanced online sales skills and customer communication course. The tuition fee is 5980 yuan."

"But don't worry!"

"I promise to learn diligently and apply what I learn to my work, helping the company connect with clients and close deals!"

After saying that, she stood there nervously, her fingers twisting the hem of her clothes even tighter.

The other six people all turned their gazes to her, each with a different expression.

Zhou Jianjun's lips twitched almost imperceptibly, and he nearly lost his smile.

What's going on in this girl's head?

A receptionist who blushes when she speaks to people and is only responsible for answering phones and receiving packages, is going to sign up for a sales course?

Is it just burning money, or is it just wishful thinking?

Sister Wang's brows furrowed immediately.

5980 yuan is not a large amount, but how should this expense be classified?

Is this in accordance with the rules?

Most importantly, the return on investment is completely unpredictable, and it is highly likely that the investment will be a complete waste of money.

From her professional financial perspective, this is a typical example of unnecessary spending.

The others also showed surprise and disapproval.

Everyone felt that if the boss had any sense, he would never agree to such an outrageous and irresponsible request.

Inside the rented room, Wang Hao chuckled upon hearing this.

Yu Xinxin?

A shy and introverted receptionist?

Want to learn sales?

Very good!

He had personally witnessed the dazzling "Five-Star Sales Talent" on the game panel!

This girl has this idea; it's like a rough gem wanting to polish itself. We must fully support her!

He immediately spoke into the phone:

"Approved! This lesson is mandatory!"

"Not only that, but from now on, feel free to buy any courses or books that you find useful for your work or self-improvement, and the company will reimburse you!"

Speaking of this, he recalled how he had longed for vocational skills courses countless times, but was always deterred by the price. He understood all too well the awkward feeling of wanting to improve oneself while being trapped by reality.

His tone became more serious, even carrying a hint of the experience of someone who had been there:

"As long as you are willing to learn, the company is willing to invest money."

"What you learn is yours alone; no one can take it away from you. Of course, the company also benefits. It's a win-win situation."

In the conference room, the electronic voice transformed this urgency and sincerity into a more composed and encouraging announcement:

[Application Approval]

The course fee will be covered by the company, with reimbursement for actual expenses incurred.

[In addition, effective immediately, an "Employee Development Fund" will be established. Courses, training programs, and professional books that are beneficial to career development and job skill enhancement can be funded by the company after approval and registration.]

The growth of employees is the company's most valuable asset and its greatest source of growth.

"boom--"

These words were like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, creating huge waves in everyone's heart.

The meeting room fell eerily quiet, as if even the air had stopped flowing, and the only sound was the intermittent breathing of the other people.

Zhou Jianjun froze in mid-air with the thermos cup he was holding halfway up, and for the first time, a noticeable crack appeared on his perpetually unchanging professional smile.

Approved?

It was approved so easily?

Not only was it approved, but they also took the opportunity to launch some kind of employee growth fund.

This boss... doesn't play by the rules!

Is it genuine boldness? Or is it just that they have too much money to burn?

Sister Wang's brows were furrowed into a knot.

5980 is a small matter, but once this "Growth Fund" is launched, the subsequent costs may be immeasurable.

Why does this new boss's management style seem so reckless, like someone who's foolish and has too much money?

She secretly calculated potential expenses under the table, her professional instincts making her uneasy.

The others couldn't hide the shock on their faces either.

They were certain that their boss would refuse, or at least ask questions and set conditions, but they never expected him to support them so readily.

This completely overturned their expectations.

What exactly does the boss want to do?

Buy people's hearts?

But the cost and the method... I don't quite understand.

Is it genuine foresight, or is there another motive?

Amidst their surprise and uncertainty, they could only continue to observe.

When Yu Xinxin heard the word "approval," her eyes lit up instantly, and her cheeks flushed even more with excitement.

Overwhelmed with joy, she overcame her nervousness and bowed deeply towards the projection screen.

"Thank you, boss! I will definitely study hard and live up to your trust! You're so kind, boss!"