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

As they were talking, the gray avatar on the projection screen lit up.

A processed, synthesized voice came from the speaker:

Good afternoon, everyone.

First of all, Happy New Year to everyone!

In the meeting room, the seven people instinctively sat up straight.

Today is the first day back at work, and I know everyone might still be experiencing post-holiday blues and feeling a bit disoriented. That's perfectly normal.

But I hope everyone can get back into work mode as soon as possible, because our company will have a completely new direction for development in the new year.

His voice was steady and his tone was gentle, but it carried an unquestionable sense of authority.

"The boss is so kind, he even cares about our feelings..." Yu Xinxin said softly, with a touched smile on her face.

Zhou Jianjun didn't speak, he just listened quietly.

He knew that the boss was making these opening remarks to pave the way for something more important to come.

Sure enough, the electronic voice continued:

To help everyone get back into the swing of things quickly, I'm assigning you your first task of the new year.

I need the company to own a physical factory or production base. Size doesn't matter, but it must be an asset under the company's name.

Let's make this our first goal for the new year.

After he finished speaking, the conference room was silent for a few seconds.

Then--

"A factory?" Zhang Wei was the first to speak, his voice full of doubt. "Boss, we're a media company, what would we need a factory for?"

"Yes," Chen Ming said, "We don't need a factory for design, video shooting, or event organization, right?"

Sister Wang frowned, wrote the words "physical factory" in her notebook, and then drew a question mark next to it.

Even the usually silent Lin Wei couldn't help but ask, "Boss, could you tell me... what's the purpose of this factory?"

Zhou Jianjun didn't speak, but he was thinking quickly in his mind.

The boss's sudden demand for a physical factory is a rather strange move.

What would a media company need a factory for?

Doing warehousing?

On a film set?

still is……

He suddenly thought of a possibility—was the boss trying to expand the business?

For example, making physical products?

Or perhaps we could get into production?

Electronic voice response:

I cannot disclose the specific purpose at this time.

However, the purpose of this task is to motivate everyone and give us a common goal.

I need you to think about it, discuss it, and implement it yourselves.

I'm entrusting this matter entirely to you. Whatever money or resources are needed, the company will provide full support.

I have only one request: implement it as soon as possible.

After he finished speaking, there was another moment of silence in the conference room.

But this silence was different from the one before.

If everyone was confused and puzzled just now, now everyone is feeling a complex mix of emotions.

Do bosses trust them unconditionally?

They even said they'd give you whatever money you wanted and fully support you?

What... what kind of operation is this?

"Boss," Zhou Jianjun finally spoke, his voice earnest, "may I ask you a few questions?"

【Excuse me.】

"First, are there any requirements regarding the location of this factory? Urban area or suburbs?"

No requirements.

"Secondly, how large does the area need to be?"

Size doesn't matter.

Third, what are the budget constraints?

No restrictions.

Zhou Jianjun took a deep breath.

No requirements, no restrictions, full support.

This is simply...

"Boss," Sister Wang couldn't help but say, "Isn't this...isn't this too hasty? The company account has money, but we can't spend it like this. Buying or renting a factory is a huge expense, and without a clear purpose, this money is being wasted..."

She didn't finish her sentence, but the meaning was clear—the money wasn't well spent.

Electronic voice response:

Sister Wang, I understand your concerns.

But I believe that when you actually start doing this, you will find its value.

Sometimes, direction is more important than specific plans. I've given you a direction; the rest is up to you.

This is also a testament to my trust in you.

trust.

This word made everyone in the conference room pause for a moment.

Zhou Jianjun tightened his grip on the thermos.

The boss entrusted such a huge task to them completely, without asking about its purpose or budget, only giving them a direction...

This is such a great trust.

He had worked for over twenty years and had never seen a boss like this.

Most bosses are control freaks, wanting to manage everything, big or small, fearing that employees will waste money or do things recklessly.

But this boss...

"Boss," Zhou Jianjun's voice became serious, "I understand. Don't worry, we will take this matter seriously, discuss it thoroughly, and give you a solution as soon as possible."

【it is good. 】

"You'll be in charge of coordinating this matter, Lao Zhou."

[For the specific execution, I suggest Zhang Wei take charge. He has a wide network, and finding venues is one of his strengths.]

Everyone else cooperated fully.

[That concludes the meeting. You may use the remaining time for your own discussions.]

After he finished speaking, the gray portrait on the projection screen went dark.

End of the meeting.

But none of the seven people in the meeting room moved.

Everyone looked at each other, unsure of what to say.

Finally, Zhang Wei broke the silence: "Um... Brother Zhou, is the boss... serious?"

"What do you think?" Zhou Jianjun glanced at him. "The meeting minutes are all in the system. The boss personally assigned the task; how could it be fake?"

"But..." Zhang Wei scratched his head, "Find a factory? Do we really need that stuff?"

"The boss said we'll discuss the purpose later," Zhou Jianjun stood up and walked to the whiteboard. "What we need to do now is to get this task implemented."

He picked up a pen and wrote a line on the whiteboard:

[Task: Find/Purchase Physical Factory Buildings]

Then he turned around and looked at everyone: "Speak up, what are your thoughts?"

Sister Wang was the first to raise her hand: "Old Zhou, I think we need to be careful about this. A factory is no small matter; it could involve a lot of money. I suggest we make a budget first and see how much money the company can come up with."

"Agreed," Chen Ming said, "and we need to be clear about what kind of factory we're looking for. Is it for warehousing? Or office space? Or filming? Different uses require completely different requirements."

Lin Wei spoke softly, "If it's for filming, I need to consider lighting, ceiling height, and power supply."

Lei Zhen added, "Soundproofing is also important. If you're shooting video, soundproofing is crucial."

Yu Xinxin whispered, "I...I can help look up information and find some factory information."

As Zhou Jianjun listened to everyone's remarks, he gradually gained a better understanding of the situation.

The boss is right—the value emerges when everyone starts to seriously consider this matter.

Regardless of what the factory is ultimately used for, the process itself is a training ground for the team.

"Okay," he clapped his hands, "then let's divide the work now."

"Zhang Wei, you're in charge of finding a venue. Use all your connections, both online and offline, and compile a shortlist as soon as possible."

"No problem, Brother Zhou!" Zhang Wei immediately perked up. "I'm good at this!"

"Sister Wang, you're in charge of the budget. Based on the venue information Zhang Wei found, create a detailed financial plan."

"Understood," Sister Wang nodded.

"Chen Ming, you will work with Zhang Wei to go on the field trip together and provide feedback from a practical usage perspective."

"OK."

"Lin Wei, Lei Zhen, think about how to utilize the factory if we do get one. Make a simple plan."

Lin Wei and Lei Zhen exchanged a glance and nodded.

"Yu Xinxin, you are in charge of information organization and logistical support."

"Yes, Supervisor Zhou!" Yu Xinxin nodded vigorously.

Zhou Jianjun looked at the tasks on the whiteboard, then at the group of people in front of him.

Everyone's face was serious and focused.

The boss's trust was like a shot in the arm, giving everyone a boost of confidence.

"That's settled then," Zhou Jianjun said. "Before leaving get off work today, Zhang Wei will compile the first batch of candidate venues. We'll have a meeting tomorrow to discuss them."

"yes!"

After the meeting, everyone returned to their workstations.

Zhou Jianjun sat in his office, looking out at the city, a long-lost passion welling up in his heart.

The boss completely delegated authority, entrusting him with such a significant task.

This is not a simple task; it's a signal—the boss truly trusts him and is genuinely entrusting the company to him.

"I cannot betray this trust," Zhou Jianjun told himself.

He took out his phone and sent a message to his boss:

"Boss, the meeting is over. The tasks have been assigned, and I will follow up diligently and report back to you as soon as possible."

A few seconds later, the reply came:

Okay, thank you for your hard work.

I believe you can do it.

Zhou Jianjun looked at the words and smiled.

He turned off his phone, turned on his computer, and started working.