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

Of the seven people in the meeting room, only Zhang Wei, the external liaison specialist, has not yet spoken.

This kid had been restless for a while. Seeing that everyone else had received satisfactory answers, he rubbed his hands together, chuckled twice, and his energetic, outgoing personality was written all over his face.

"Boss, they've all mentioned their needs inside, I'll mention something for outside!"

"Look at me, I'm out there every day, meeting clients, overseeing sites..."

"Getting exposed to wind, sun, and rain is commonplace. The worst part is when it really matters—you can't get a taxi, and the subway is far and roundabout, which is a huge hassle!"

"So...could the company consider providing me with a car?"

After he finished speaking, his eyes darted around. Seeing how readily his colleagues approved budgets of 50,000 or 100,000 yuan, his mind started to wander, and he tentatively tried to increase the amount:

"Boss, when I go out to discuss business, I represent the company."

"My suggestion is, if you're going to get one, go for something with a bit of prestige, even an entry-level model from a German luxury brand like BMW, Mercedes-Benz, or Audi..."

"I think an Audi A6 would be perfect. It's sophisticated and classy, ​​and a used one is fine too!"

After he finished speaking, he stared longingly at the projection screen.

Upon hearing this in the rented room, Wang Hao chuckled.

Zhang Wei, as expected of someone in external relations, didn't think about anything else but keeping a straight face!

However, upon closer reflection, his request is quite reasonable.

For someone who works in external relations, who often needs to travel around, pick up and drop off clients, and even move equipment, having a car is indeed much more convenient.

Having an Audi A6 to show off is not excessive in business settings.

So he said into his phone:

"Sure. If you're going to buy one, just buy a new one, like you said, an Audi A6. The company will cover all fuel, parking, and regular maintenance."

"You're handling all sorts of things, so you really need a reliable means of transportation."

The electronic voice in the conference room translated this crisp and grand tone with a rather sophisticated feel:

The request is granted.

To improve the efficiency of external liaison work and the company's professional image, the allocation of official vehicles for external liaison positions is hereby approved.

[Standard: Brand new Audi A6L. Vehicle purchase and related procedures will commence immediately.]

In addition, fuel costs, legal parking fees, basic maintenance, and insurance expenses incurred during the vehicle's daily operation are all included in the company's administrative expenses.

[Zhang Wei, I hope you will make good use of this vehicle and help the company expand its reach.]

"Alright!"

Zhang Wei slapped his thigh and almost jumped up from his chair.

He could hardly believe it; he had just gotten his hands on a brand new Audi A6L!

His face lit up with a smile, and he repeatedly cupped his hands in greeting to the screen:

"Boss! Just you wait and see! I'll definitely work even harder from now on and never let the company down!"

At this point, the atmosphere in the conference room reached an unprecedented level of excitement.

Everyone's mood was completely different from when the meeting started.

The initial sense of apprehension and fear of becoming a "scapegoat" has long since vanished.

Who would have thought that this mysterious new boss would approve all these requests, which might normally seem excessive or even outrageous, without any hesitation?

This was an experience they had never had before in their working lives.

Especially at the end, he generously approved a brand-new Audi A6 worth hundreds of thousands of yuan, just for the convenience and prestige of an external liaison position!

This boldness and extravagant spending style completely overturned their perceptions.

At least for this moment, everyone's face is filled with excitement, satisfaction, and optimism for the future.

Housing allowance, commuting allowance, lunch break in the cafeteria, flexible work schedule, upgrades to professional equipment, optimization of the financial system, official vehicles...

The long-standing problems, whether real or potential, seem to have been cleared away by this boss in the simplest, most direct, yet most effective way.

This feeling is so unreal, yet so exhilarating!

"..."

Inside the rented room, Wang Hao looked at the excited and enthusiastic expressions of everyone in the conference room on the game interface, and a strange sense of satisfaction welled up in his heart.

He doesn't actually have any kind of benevolent heart or a penchant for spending money.

In some ways, this is more like a form of "compensation".

He had experienced or longed for any of the difficulties raised by his employees—the hardship of commuting, the high cost of rent, the lack of proper facilities, the dilemma between family and work, and even the need for a certain level of respectability to maintain his outward appearance.

Now, in the game, he has the identity and resources of a "boss," seemingly making up for the regrets and powerlessness he feels in real life.

That feeling of making decisions and finalizing things with a single word can indeed be quite exhilarating.

However, after the brief moment of pleasure, the pressures of reality immediately resurfaced.

With the year-end approaching and pockets empty, this is the most pressing issue.

Although Yu Xinxin's sales talent has been unlocked, her commission will not be received until next month.

He was completely broke, his pockets were emptier than his face, and he was incredibly panicked!

He desperately needs to find talents or resources in other employees that can be immediately monetized.

So he spoke into the phone:

"Alright, that concludes today's meeting. Everyone, please go about your business. Meeting adjourned."

After speaking, Wang Hao clicked the "End Meeting" button.

After letting out a long sigh, he immediately focused his attention on the [Employee List] on the game's main interface.

This is the ultimate goal of today's "generous spending" campaign—to check the increase in favorability and try to unlock more panels!

He couldn't wait to open the list.

The first thing that catches the eye is still Yu Xinxin.

The favorability rating was a staggering 71%, a significant increase from before the meeting.

"Not bad, not bad." Wang Hao nodded.

Then, holding his breath, he clicked on the profile pictures of the other employees one by one:

[Finance - Sister Wang]: Favorability 52% (Detailed panel not unlocked)

[Administration - Zhou Jianjun]: Favorability 11% (Detailed panel not unlocked)

[External Liaison - Zhang Wei]: Favorability 59% (Detailed panel not unlocked)

[After-sales - Chen Ming]: Favorability 58% (detailed panel not unlocked)

[Designer - Lin Wei]: Affection level 61% (Unlocked)

[Photography - Lei Zhen]: Affection level 53% (detailed panel not unlocked)

"Damn it!"

After looking at the list, Wang Hao was completely stunned.

Apart from Lin Wei, who just broke through the 60% mark, the other people—Sister Wang, Zhang Wei, Chen Ming, and Lei Zhen—generally had their favorability ratings stuck between 50% and 58%!

We were just one step away from unlocking the detailed panel, only 60% away, but we just couldn't get past it!

What caused his blood pressure to spike was Zhou Jianjun.

11%!

Not only did it not increase, it actually decreased by 1 percentage point compared to before the meeting!

"That son of a bitch Zhou Jianjun!" Wang Hao couldn't help but curse aloud.

"I'll f*** you...!"

"What a fucking stubborn old man! I already agreed to let you have lunch break in the cafeteria, and you're still trying to lower my opinion of you?"

"Are you even human?"

He was so angry he wanted to kick the old fox through the internet cable.

But after calming down and thinking about it, I realized that it made sense.

A seasoned veteran like Zhou Jianjun, who has been navigating the quagmire of the workplace for over twenty years, is likely to be accustomed to doubting everything and speculating about motives.

The more generous the boss is, the more he may suspect something is amiss, and the more cautious he should be, even to the point of being wary.

The defenses of this kind of person cannot be easily broken down by "spending money" once or twice.

"Forget it, let's just take it slow."

Wang Hao suppressed his anger and turned his attention back to the other people.

Although only Lin Wei broke through 60%, most people have reached the 50% threshold and are close to unlocking the game.

Perhaps with a few more opportunities, things will fall into place naturally.

Just then, he suddenly noticed that below the profile pictures of employees whose favorability rating exceeded 50%, a line of slightly lighter-colored text quietly appeared, like a short personal label.

He quickly leaned closer to the screen to examine it carefully:

Under Zhang Wei's profile picture: [A social butterfly syndrome sufferer.]

Under Sister Wang's profile picture: 【A shrewd shrew! Stingy! Good at managing money!】

Below Chen Ming's profile picture: 【A doting father.】

Below Lei Zhen's profile picture: [Gear Enthusiast.]

Below Lin Wei's profile picture: 【Long, straight black hair!】

Under Yu Xinxin's profile picture: [Her phone calls are completely different]

"Wow! This feature is interesting!" Wang Hao exclaimed with delight.

These labels, while precise, are also somewhat ironic, vividly highlighting a distinct characteristic of each employee.

Of course, what attracted him most was Lin Wei's signature look: long, straight black hair!

It seems her favorability rating has exceeded 60%. Let's see what's going on.