After rebirth, I became a great master

Chapter 273 Leaves Deputy Director Yi with No Choice

Zhou Haoran had a new goal: welfare housing.

He has a lot of money now.

Putting everything else aside, the secret stash of money that Qiao Nuo manages between master and apprentice has already amassed over 800 million yuan from subscription fees for their letters. They could easily buy those luxury detached villas specifically designed for foreigners in the Hongqiao area.

In reality, he and his sister Qingmei are still living in a cramped studio apartment of less than 30 square meters.

Qiao Suiqing's frugality is one reason.

The main reason is still distance.

The studio apartment I currently live in is less than 2 kilometers from my workplace, making it very convenient to commute by walking or cycling. Moving to a new place would mean a longer commute.

The apartment that Hu Xiaochen and Qiao Nuo live in now is excellent, with underfloor heating, a swimming pool, and an outdoor garden—it has everything.

However, the distance to the workplace is more than 4 kilometers.

Walking to and from get off work is a bit far.

The Hongxing Community, a welfare housing complex currently under development, is different. It's only a few hundred meters away from my workplace, which would be very convenient for Sister Qingmei, who usually commutes to work.

My colleagues from work also live here, so we can look out for each other.

Zhou Haoran arrived at work very early the next day.

"Haoran!"

He could hear someone calling him from afar.

Zhou Haoran turned his head and smiled, "Brother Ye, you're here so early?"

Ye Hongyun sighed and said, "I came here specifically to check out the sales rankings."

"did you see it?"

"No, I put it away."

"This is to create suspense; we'll announce it at the meeting."

Zhou Haoran could guess what Director Meng was going to do.

During this period, Zhong Jiantong has been acting quite arrogantly, and Director Meng will definitely seize the opportunity to thoroughly deflate his arrogance.

"I just saw Zhong Jiantong."

Ye Hongyun lowered his voice, sounding somewhat indignant.

Zhou Haoran asked curiously, "He's here too?"

Ye Hongyun said, "He won the sales champion title and is showing off everywhere. Some people have even changed how they address him."

Zhou Haoran asked, "What's your name?"

Ye Hongyun curled his lip and said, "There are a few sycophants who don't even call him Team Leader Zhong anymore, they call him Director Zhong instead, as if this sales department is their own business."

Zhou Haoran remained rather nonchalant about it, saying, "The specifics are still uncertain!"

"What do you mean 'not necessarily'?" Ye Hongyun couldn't help but smile wryly. "Have you run into some trouble lately? How come you haven't closed a single deal for months? If you could maintain that momentum from August, he wouldn't be in the running."

Zhou Haoran laughed and said, "Maybe there's more to come."

"Ok?"

Ye Hongyun was slightly taken aback, his expression changing slightly, after all, he had seen too many unbelievable things about this kid.

Zhou Haoran patted him on the back. "Brother Ye, I have something to do with the director. We'll talk later."

"Hey, okay!"

Ye Hongyun looked at his back with a complicated expression.

Comparing people to each other is so annoying!

They all joined the company at the same time. He'd only caught a glimpse of the director from afar a few times, but this guy acted like he was coming home when he went to the director's office...

Could there really be a miracle?

Meanwhile, Zhou Haoran knocked on the door of Director Zhan Yushan's office.

"Hmm?" Zhan Yushan's expression was serious. He glanced up and then a smile appeared on his face. "Haoran, come, come! Come and sit down! Want some tea? Aged Pu'er!"

Zhou Haoran smiled and said, "No need, Director. I have something I'd like to ask you."

"What's up?" Zhan Yushan asked enthusiastically, coming out from behind his desk to sit on the sofa with him. He said excitedly, "I heard about yesterday's signing ceremony. It was quite a spectacle!"

Zhou Haoran smiled and said, "It's all thanks to Director Meng's leadership."

“I know his level. It’s all thanks to you. No one can take that away from him!” Zhan Yushan said with some emotion. “This year, the Lifestyle Channel encountered a development crisis. To be honest, if we hadn’t made an exception and admitted you, the Lifestyle Channel might have been reorganized.”

Zhou Haoran said, "The lifestyle channel is booming these days!"

"Hmm." Zhan Yushan took out a cigarette and handed it to him. "Thanks to you!"

Zhou Haoran couldn't refuse, so he took the cigarette, lit it, and took a puff. "Director, Director Meng told me yesterday that there's a special quota for subsidized housing on the channel."

"Have."

Zhan Yushan took a deep drag of his cigarette, his face showing a troubled expression.

Zhou Haoran noticed it. "Is there something wrong?"

Zhan Yushan said, "To get this special spot, it has to be approved by a unanimous vote from the channel's leadership. This spot is very valuable, and many people are eyeing it. Putting aside everything else, isn't the producer of 'People's Livelihood Investigation' a big contributor?"

"That's it..."

Although Zhou Haoran achieved great success in sales, no one could compare to "People's Livelihood Investigation" in terms of contribution; it was the flagship program of the entire Red Star TV station. Zhan Yushan said, "But you don't need to worry. The welfare housing won't be delivered until July or August next year, and the allocation of quotas will end in March next year. I'll think of a way for you."

"Is there any way?"

Zhou Haoran's goal was very clear, and he made no attempt to hide it.

Zhan Yushan smiled and said, "There are still solutions. You have three options. First, we'll try to get you a permanent position. With a permanent position and such good performance, you'll be entitled to housing."

"These positions are so valuable, let's give them to other colleagues. Especially Director Meng, I heard he's also vying for one, I can't compete with him for it."

Zhou Haoran had no interest in this thing.

Having a formal position is too much trouble.

For example, if he has a government-affiliated position, he needs to apply to and report to the Red Star TV station in advance, and can only go abroad after approval. After going abroad, he also needs to keep a record of his itinerary to deal with any future inspections.

Then there were some bureaucratic meetings.

Temporary workers are not eligible to participate, but those with permanent positions are required to participate.

He doesn't have that time.

Zhou Haoran is now a third-tier employee, under a labor contract, a temporary worker... which brings many benefits.

For example, taxes.

The current tax laws in China are still relatively rudimentary. If it is a formal employment, the income tax is 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%... High commissions mean high tax rates.

If you are a temporary worker, your income is considered labor remuneration and you only need to pay a fixed 10% tax.

Or maybe the salespeople at Hongxing TV are all third-tier employees!
Temporary workers have policy advantages.

Another point is that temporary workers have a "part-time" nature, so Zhou Haoran can work at his company while doing business outside. Even if his company finds out, it's not considered a violation.

If it's the first or second tier, then it's considered formal employment, and taking on private work outside is prohibited.

Therefore, some TV hosts who are constantly doing events and variety shows are definitely temporary workers in the third tier. Those hosts in the first and second tiers are destined to stay with only one TV station for their entire careers.

Temporary workers have one advantage.

When something goes wrong, many companies try to shirk responsibility by blaming temporary workers... Companies don't need to be responsible for temporary workers.

Similarly, temporary workers are not responsible to the company.

Temporary workers can easily leave after making a mistake, simply blaming the company and finding another temporary job elsewhere. Those in the first and second tiers of permanent staff, who are integrated with their companies, don't have this advantage of freedom of movement.

Zhou Haoran works at Hongxing TV, and this identity is what he needs.

Rather than compiling.

Zhan Yushan was somewhat surprised by this, "They don't even want positions with government jobs?"

Zhou Haoran laughed and said, "So many people with connections are trying to get a permanent position, so I won't join in and cause you trouble. If there's an opportunity, let's give it to Director Meng. It'll be better for him to advance further if he gets a permanent position."

"Ah."

Zhan Yushan nodded, thinking that the young man was sensible.

Meng Xuemin's care for him was truly worthwhile!

"There is a second way: send the 'People's Livelihood Survey' away."

Zhan Yushan's statement showed great political courage.

The producer of "People's Livelihood Investigation" is trying to compete with Zhou Haoran for a spot in the welfare housing program, isn't he? Easy, just send "People's Livelihood Investigation" to the general channel, and the competitor will disappear.

Zhou Haoran wasn't naive; he didn't believe that Director Zhan would make such a huge sacrifice for him.

There must be another reason.

Then go with the flow.

Zhou Haoran put on an extremely grateful expression, "Director, thank you so much! Thank you, thank you so much!"

Zhan Yushan said, "There is a third way, which is to try to gain the support of Deputy Director Yi Changping. I will nominate you for the welfare housing quota. If you are also nominated by Yi Changping, then you will basically pass the collective vote of the leadership team."

Zhou Haoran chuckled and said, "I've snatched Zhong Jiantong's sales crown, so I've offended him again, haven't I?"

“Not at all.” Zhan Yushan said calmly. “No one would not care about the life or death of a nobody, even if they seem heartbroken.”

"Ok?"

Zhou Haoran felt that he was implying something.

Zhan Yushan said in a low voice, "After the Two Sessions next year, there will be a major personnel reshuffle at Hongxing TV. Yi Changping's future is basically decided."

Zhou Haoran had heard before that "he was going to be the director of the newly established entertainment channel."

Zhan Yushan nodded. "Yi Changping's plan is to promote Zhong Jiantong to deputy director, and then take him to the entertainment channel next year to be the sales director. If he has a better option, he will not hesitate to abandon Zhong Jiantong."

"Better choice?"

Zhou Haoran was slightly stunned.

Zhan Yushan chuckled and said, "I heard from Lao Meng that at yesterday's signing ceremony, you signed 65 deals in one go, totaling 955 million. If you were to rely solely on the lifestyle channel, you might not have been able to handle so many advertising orders."

“I understand.” Zhou Haoran was never one to back down. “It seems the best course of action is to eliminate Zhong Jiantong, leaving that Deputy Director Yi with no other choice.”

“You don’t need to be in such a hurry.” Zhan Yushan felt that this kid was being a bit too arrogant. “My position will most likely be changed next year, so there’s still time. I’ll try to find a way for you. There are more than a hundred welfare housing units, so I can probably spare one for you.”

Zhou Haoran asked with a smile, "Director, judging from your tone, you're about to be promoted?"

"Alright, that's all just talk!" Zhan Yushan chuckled, seemingly having guessed correctly. "Let's go to the sales department; I'll announce this year's top salesperson!"

(End of this chapter)