ALL NOVEL Chapter 23: Promotion and Pay Increase
Chapter 23 Promotion and Pay Increase
Cai Xiaowei brought Xu Miaoling and Zhang Lan to the apartment.
The leaders of Muzi Technology had arrived.
Li looked at the finance manager, Xu Miaoling, and the personnel manager, Zhang Lan. “Everyone’s here. Let’s have a short meeting and talk about the company’s next development plan.”
Hearing this, the four of them sat up straight.
“The company’s business is developing well, and Manager Zhang needs to recruit more people. Therefore, we need to move to a larger office area,” Li Yi introduced.
Li Yi looked at Zhang Yang and asked, “Based on the business development plan for the next year. How many men do you expect we’ll need?”
“President Li, the market for cybersecurity is very large. At this rate, five to six hundred people won’t be too many,” Zhang Yang quickly said.
“Alright, we’ll arrange it according to six hundred people. If so, we’ll need about two thousand square meters. Xiaowei, find a larger office area, in case the space is not big enough,” Li Yi instructed Cai Xiaowei.
“Okay, President Li.” Cai Xiaowei nodded happily and asked curiously, “President Li, what about in a year?!”
Li Yi smiled. “In a year, we’ll directly move into a headquarters building.”
Hearing this, everyone was stunned. Some of them were even shocked by Li Yi’s words.
“What, you don’t have the confidence?” Li Yi asked, amused by their astonished expressions.
“Of course, but I don’t think there’s a need for such a large space when we’re only handling Internet security,” Zhang Yang quickly added to ease the awkwardness.
Li Yi smiled. ‘Who says there’s only one project for the company? I’ve got a few more to go.’
“When the new office area is finalized, don’t remove the current office and leave it for another project. Manager Zhang, I’ll give you a list of people and invite them according to the list. They’re all professionals from another project,” Li Yi said as he looked at Zhang Lan.
“Okay!” Zhang Lan nodded happily.
“In addition, hire another administrative director. Xiaowei, I’ll give you two jobs. One is my assistant secretary, and the other is the person in charge of the new company.” Li Yi looked at Cai Xiaowei.
Hearing this, Cai Xiaowei was shocked. She hesitated for a moment and asked, “President Li, what does this new company do? You want me to be responsible?”
Li Yi thought for a moment, “Yes,” he explained. “It’s pretty much the same as when Muzi Technology first started. Someone needs to be in charge of everything when the new company is starting out.:
“I think it’s better for me to just be your assistant secretary! I’m afraid I can’t handle being the person in charge.” Cai Xiaowei thought for a moment and refused helplessly.
“Yeah! I remember that you’ve already gotten your driver’s license, right?” Li Yi asked, nodding at Cai Xiaowei.
“Yes! But I’ve never driven before,” Cai Xiaowei said quickly. “It’s fine! You’ll get it after some practice.” Li Yi smiled and looked at the financial head, Xu Miaoling. “Shouldn’t the company get a few cars so you guys can go out and do business?”
“Yes! The company has been earning a lot of money recently. We have to pay a large tax fee. Buying a few cars can offset a portion of the tax.” Xu Miaoling quickly nodded. “Alright! Then hire another driver and buy two A6 vehicles for the management. Also, buy me an S8L. Xiaowei, you can also work as a driver,” Li Yi instructed.
“Okay!” Xu Miaoling agreed happily.
The company gave the management department staff a car each. In the future, they would be picked up by luxury cars when they went to the tax bureau. They did not have to travel via subway or bus. They were overjoyed.
“Okay, President Li.” Cai Xiaowei agreed happily and nervously.
“That’s all for now. If you have any problems at work, just tell me,” Li Yi said to Xu Miaoling and Zhang Lan.
Hearing this, Xu Miaoling glanced at Zhang Yang and reminded Li Yi, “President Li, although the company has more and more customers and our revenue has also increased greatly, many payments from our clients have been overdue. We need President Zhang to communicate with the clients about this matter. In addition, I think the company needs to add another legal department to protect the company’s legal rights and interests in accordance with the law to avoid or recover the company’s financial losses.”
“Manager Xu, this suggestion is very good. Manager Zhang, please quickly find a person-in-charge of the legal department.” Li Yi praised Xu Miaoling and looked at Zhang Lan.
“No problem!” Zhang Lan agreed readily.
“Manager Zhang, as for the overdue payment, I need you to communicate with the client. If you really can’t do it, just go through the legal procedures,” Li Yi reminded Zhang Yang.
“Understood!” Zhang Yang nodded solemnly.
“I’ve been busy with other things recently and haven’t been able to take care of the company’s affairs. For the past three months, the company’s current achievements would have been impossible without your hard work. How about this! Manager Xu, Manager Zhang, your salary will be increased by another 3,000 yuan. As for Xiaowei, since you’ve been promoted to an assistant secretary and is also a part-time driver, I’ll double your salary,” Li Yi looked at Xu Miaoling, Zhang Lan, and Cai Xiaowei and announced.
“Thank you, President Li!” The three women were overjoyed and thanked Li Yi in unison.
Li Yi finally looked at Zhang Yang and announced, “Manager Zhang, you will manage the project department. Increase ten project teams and ten technical director positions. You will be promoted to the general manager of the project, and your basic salary will also be increased by 2,000 yuan. Set a 90% standardization rate for the overdue payments. If you succeed, you will have an additional 1% project bonus.”
“Thank you, President Li!” Zhang Yang was overjoyed and thanked Li Yi gratefully.
Although the prerequisites were set and the demand for payment had been increased, this 1% project bonus was definitely a big pie. Zhang Yang had to bite it no matter what.
The company had been established for less than three months, and 70 to 80 million yuan of business had passed through Zhang Yang’s hands. In a year, 300 to 400 million yuan would not be a problem.
Increasing the project bonus by 1% meant an increase of three to four million yuan in income. Coupled with the base salary and other project commission, Zhang Yang was confident that he could become a multimillionaire this year.
Zhang Yang looked at Li Yi with gratitude. He was the benefactor in his life.
“Alright! Is everything settled? It’s almost time for dinner. Do you guys have somewhere to be tonight? Shall we have dinner together?” Li Yi asked the four of them with a smile.
“Sure! I’m free!” Cai Xiaowei nodded happily.
“I don’t have a problem with that!” Xu Miaoling also nodded.
“What do you want to eat, President Li?” Zhang Lan asked Li Yi and it was obvious that he had also agreed.
“As long as we don’t eat spicy food, I’m fine with anything. What do you recommend?” Li Yi asked with a smile. He usually ate at school or at the nearby food stalls. He really didn’t know anything about the restaurants here.
“Why don’t we go to Pu Yuan Restaurant? It’s nearby. It’s an authentic Cantonese restaurant. The taste is light and not spicy,” Zhang Yang quickly suggested. As soon as Li Yi finished speaking, the four of them agreed.
What a joke. The boss had just promoted them and raised their rates. He was even prepared to treat them to a feast to celebrate. At this time, no matter how important the arrangement was, they couldn’t stand him
up!
“Okay, we’ll do as Mr. Zhang suggested. Let’s have a taste.” Li Yi nodded.
Soon the five of them packed up and left the apartment together.