2003: The Opening Sniper Against the Financial Tycoon

"Boss, I'll work for you from now on."

Border Town Swordsman couldn't escape the "it's actually good" phenomenon.

Fifty thousand yuan is an amount that no one can refuse.

With the money he's saved up over the years through frugality, he already has enough to buy a small two-bedroom apartment in Yanjing.

"My name is Chen Xiaohong."

Biancheng Daoke moved the five stacks of RMB closer to himself, grinned, took out his ID card, handed it over with both hands, and introduced himself.

"My name is Qin Hanyang."

Seeing this, Qin Hanyang was both amused and exasperated. He didn't even bother to take it, saying, "Keep it. What would I do with this thing?"

"Wait...aren't we going to get an employment contract or something?"

Chen Xiaohong seemed particularly concerned about things on paper, so he declined again, saying, "Then I dare not accept this money."

"So that's what you were worried about."

Qin Hanyang understood his thoughts.

Chen Xiaohong works for a state-owned enterprise, and although it's a department with only average pay, it's sometimes considered quite relaxed.

Even in the eyes of ordinary people, it is a secure job.

Without strong guarantees, you simply can't get him to give up this thing.

Then, Qin Hanyang made a phone call to Tang Lin, gave her a few instructions, and hung up.

"The contract will be drafted and sent over shortly."

"Okay, I'll wait."

The two sat there, drinking coffee and chatting.

Bored while waiting, Chen Xiaohong suddenly had a whimsical idea and asked:

"Boss, what's the name of our company?"

"Daqin Media".

"A good name..."

Chen Xiaohong insisted on praising it, then asked, "How many employees does your company have?"

Qin Hanyang said unhurriedly, "Two and a half."

"???"

Chen Xiaohong found it increasingly outrageous.

Both of them can understand, but what does "half" mean?

Seeing his surprised expression, Qin Hanyang explained, "It's a new company that was only established ten days ago. Right now, it's just you and me. As for the other half... well, she's here."

As he spoke, Qin Hanyang gestured with his chin toward the door.

A beautiful and capable figure pushed open the door and walked towards them.

Then he placed a file folder on the table.

"Don't ask me to do these trivial things again next time."

"Hehe, these are all important matters."

Qin Hanyang smiled without saying a word, then gestured to Chen Xiaohong to quickly check and sign the employment contract.

"By the way, could you please help me rent an apartment in Chengdu? Otherwise, they don't have an office space yet."

"..."

Chen Xiaohong and Tang Lin were both speechless.

Although the latter looked reluctant, he still carried out the task efficiently.

He immediately called the staff in Chengdu to start looking for a house.

Chen Xiaohong was somewhat shocked by how decisive and efficient this beautiful woman was.

Is this even considered half?

Aren't you quite capable?

Qin Hanyang then turned to Chen Xiaohong and said, "I will procure a batch of computers and other office supplies for you in Rongcheng, including employee dormitories. I will get everything sorted out within a week. Before that, you should hire a few more people and manage them yourself."

"Me, take charge?! Is that even possible?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Xiaohong was overjoyed.

Qin Hanyang retorted, "Can you even manage this? If you can't, then I'll get someone else to manage you!"

"Hehe, I can manage it, I can manage it."

Seeing this, Chen Xiaohong revealed a determined look in his eyes.

"Time is tight this time. The first battle to test your skills will be in ten days. You'd better be mentally prepared before then."

"First battle? No problem!"

Chen Xiaohong patted his chest and made a guarantee.

He had always been a junior employee at his previous company, but he never expected that Boss Qin would value him so much and give him the right to work with a team.

He transformed himself into a leader.

He felt a deep sense of gratitude for the sacrifice he had made.

Although the company is just a small startup, I am considered a veteran and I am determined to make something of myself.

"It's noon. Let's grab a quick bite and then come with me to visit a writer."

Who is it?

"Shi Tiesheng! I'm going to sign him to our media company."

"Wow, this is one of my favorite authors!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Xiaohong was visibly excited; it was like a bombshell to him.

Qin Hanyang said no more.

We just grabbed a random restaurant outside and made do.

Qin Hanyang then led the two of them to the address Tang Lin had asked for yesterday and rang the doorbell.

The person who opened the door was a middle-aged woman with short, shoulder-length hair. She looked at Tang Lin:

"Are you... the lady from yesterday's phone call?"

"Yes, is Professor Shi Tiesheng home?"

"I just woke up from my lunch break, please come in."

As she spoke, the middle-aged woman called out towards the inner room, "Tiesheng, the guest who said he wanted to visit you yesterday has arrived."

As she spoke, the middle-aged woman, limping on one leg, walked inside.

Qin Hanyang was somewhat surprised when he saw this, as he knew that this was probably Shi Tiesheng's wife.

But he only found out today that he was also a disabled person.

A few seconds later, a man with black-rimmed glasses and Mediterranean features appeared in front of them in a wheelchair.

"Hello Mr. Shi Tiesheng, I am a fan of yours and I really like your works."

Qin Hanyang quickly approached, even behaving with some respect.

Hello.

Shi Tiesheng was also very polite and kind, looking at his wife.

"Himi, go and make some tea for these guests."

"Please wait a moment."

Shi Tiesheng's wife, Chen Ximi, turned around and went to do her work.

Qin Hanyang knew these writers were rather sentimental, and that too much polite talk would only make them feel awkward and uncomfortable, so he got straight to the point:

"Professor Shi Tiesheng, to be frank, the reason I've come to visit is to publish your works."

"Huh? Me?"

Shi Tiesheng looked surprised, then said modestly, "You've probably come to the wrong person. I consider myself to have some skill in essays and prose. If I were to publish it, the content would be insufficient. If I were to force it together, it would probably make me a laughing stock. I do have a few friends whose writing skills are more than ten times better than mine. I can introduce them to you."

"That's right, Old Shi's skills are still a bit lacking."

Even Chen Ximi, who was carrying a teacup, was somewhat surprised.

She herself works as an editor, and her husband's predicament stems from this very situation.

His essays are quite good, but they are all short stories. Even though some of them have been included in Chinese language textbooks, they are still far from meeting the requirements for being published as a separate book.

Like his friend Yu Hua and others, who earn hundreds of thousands of yuan in royalties every year by writing medium and long novels, something the couple can only envy.

Qin Hanyang asked, "The friends that Teacher Tiesheng mentioned, are they Yu Hua and his group?"

Shi Tiesheng nodded: "That's right, and Mo Yan and Yan Jingming are also good collaborators for you."

They're great... but they're too expensive; I can't afford to work with them.

Qin Hanyang muttered to himself, then shook his head, his face serious.

"You're the one I've been looking for."

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