After rebirth, I became a great master

Chapter 359 Arrogant Soldiers and Fierce Generals
These days, it's almost impossible for a small private company to hire a college graduate from a prestigious university.

Not to mention the master's and doctoral students from Fudan University.

You can tell from just one factor.

The port is the richest place in the country, yet the average salary is less than 900 yuan.

Ji Yingyang previously worked at Cisco, a foreign company.

What is the salary system like?
Salary range: 3000 to 30000 yuan!
A receptionist's salary is higher than that of an expert who has worked in a state-owned or private enterprise for decades.

How does this compare?
Property prices in the harbor area are outrageously high, with prices in the central area generally ranging from 6000 to 7000 yuan per square meter, which is unaffordable for ordinary people. The main customer base consists of employees of foreign companies.

The poor entrepreneurial atmosphere in the harbor is mainly due to the large number of foreign companies.

The conditions are too good; working for a foreign company would satisfy everything.

Who would still risk their life to start a business?

In this social environment, graduates from prestigious universities flock to foreign companies.

Zhongbo Software is an exception.

This summer, Zhongbo Software recruited 2 PhDs, 5 Masters, and 12 Bachelor's degree holders, a recruitment miracle for a small private company. These high-achieving graduates share a common characteristic.

All from Fudan University!

They're all related to Zhou Haoran, Qiao Hai, and Ning Yuanjia!
Even that kid Dongfang Lang managed to recruit two undergraduates to join him.

The alumni network formed the core team of Zhongbo Software.

However, many people have not yet officially started working.

He's still staying at school to work on projects.

Ji Yingyang also believes that these greenhorns may not be able to support the company, and that an experienced senior should be found to serve as the deputy general manager.

She had been planning this for the past three months.

Now we finally have a solution.

"Haoran, I have some good news to tell you."

Ji Yingyang called him to the company.

While looking at the financial statements from Zhongbo Bookstore, Zhou Haoran, who had mentioned their intention to acquire another private printing factory soon, asked, "What good news?"

Ji Yingyang excitedly said, "I've poached Cisco's product director!"

Zhou Haoran looked up at her and asked, "What's your educational background?"

Ji Yingyang said, "Tongji University's undergraduate computer science program."

"Oh."

Zhou Haoran's reaction was rather indifferent.

Seeing that he wasn't very interested, Ji Yingyang became displeased. "Low education doesn't mean low ability. Besides, he's working on products, not technology. Products are market-oriented, while technology is development-oriented; they're two different things!"

"what?"

Zhou Haoran was amused by her.

He actually taught himself this kind of knowledge?
In his past life, he was the vice president of a major company who transitioned from technology to product development!

However, many laypeople often cannot distinguish between products and technology. Even many inexperienced professionals can easily confuse these two concepts.

For example, a mobile phone may be a good product, but it may be claimed to have far superior technology.

Take Tesla cars, for example. Despite their advanced technology, many people mistakenly believe that the product itself is superior, only to be greatly disappointed after purchasing one.

Ji Yingyang thought he was a technical genius but might not understand products, so he explained, "Products are customer-oriented. Many products are technologically advanced, but customers may not understand them. Customers only care about the quality of the product, not its technical aspects..."

"Products are the outer garment, and technology is the underwear." Zhou Haoran waved his hand and said simply, "Wearing an outer garment is to present an image to others. Anyone who takes off their outer garment to show their bra to everyone they meet is like a lunatic."

"Ok?"

Ji Yingyang's eyes lit up.

Zhou Haoran laughed and said, "Products are like outerwear, and people are judged by their clothes. For strangers, a person's first impression is based on their clothing taste. However, if that person is Bill Gates, it's different. Even if he's wearing a vest and shorts, he will still attract the admiring gaze of the world. That's the difference between products and technology."

Many industry leaders dress simply wherever they go.

Given their status, they don't need to rely on external packaging to embellish themselves.

Professional managers are different.

Wherever he goes, he must be dressed in a suit and tie, exuding an air of authority.

It's actually a product mindset.

Just like Tesla, it doesn't need refrigerators, color TVs, or large sofas; it can still sweep the global electric vehicle market even in a bare-bones apartment. Other competitors, lacking quality in their "underwear," can only rely on their flashy exteriors to attract customers.

Ji Yingyang chuckled and said, "So you really know about products! Zhongbo Software is a small company. If you want your products to have a market, you have to package them well. You need to find someone experienced to help you."

“I know what you mean, but…” Zhou Haoran couldn’t just consider this from the perspective of products and technology. “These Fudan University graduates who have joined the company are all highly capable and outstanding!”

"Ok?"

Ji Yingyang blinked.

Zhou Haoran said, "Sister Yangyang, if you find someone who graduated from Tongji University, can they control these people? I guarantee there will be conflicts!"

"I see..." Ji Yingyang suddenly realized, then looked troubled. "Then we need to find a senior from Fudan University with qualifications and strength to keep them in check, is that what you mean?"

Zhou Haoran laughed and said, "Don't rush into this. I'll ask around in the alumni circle."

"Oh, that's good." Ji Yingyang breathed a sigh of relief. She was still nominally the general manager of Zhongbo Software. "What's going on with Qiao Hai? Get him on the job quickly, I'm already overwhelmed with work."

"There's a little trouble at the school, I'll go take a look!" Zhou Haoran went abroad for a trip.

The school has accumulated quite a few problems that need to be addressed.

The campus card project has encountered a challenge: the school wants to adopt the entire system from the University of Tokyo.

Dongfanglang was an agent for computers, but failed to secure an order from Fudan University.

In addition, Jiang Minsi resigned from her high school job.

I want to join Fudan University.

It's very simple, everything has already been arranged.

However, knowing that her academic qualifications were too low, she wanted to apply to the School of Literature to study for a master's degree in contemporary literature.

Zhou Haoran needs to resolve this matter.

Go find Principal Yang!
The president of Fudan University is surnamed Yang, but he is an old stubborn man who doesn't understand human relationships.

This time, Zhou Haoran approached Vice President Yang Juncai. Yang Juncai had led the Fudan University delegation to Beijing before, so they had some interaction and were relatively easy to get along with.

"Huh? Haoran?"

This Vice President Yang is also an academician, and he attaches great importance to this young man with academic achievements.

Zhou Haoran smiled and said, "Principal, I just got back from the United States. I went to Stanford University for an academic exchange. I bought a few boxes of fish oil, which can soften blood vessels. Here, take a look!"

"Oh, you..."

Principal Yang didn't refuse; this thing wasn't worth much.

“Principal Yang, why don’t you try it? If it works, let me know. I often go to Silicon Valley for academic exchanges, which will make it easier to promote the products.”

So-called high emotional intelligence often means being thick-skinned, able to lie without batting an eye, and Zhou Haoran is guaranteed to be one in this regard.

"Well, you should focus on your academic work. When the time is right, I'll write you a letter of recommendation to apply for academician status! You're involved in both research and application; you're cut out to be a dual academician!"

Principal Yang greatly admired this.

He is an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and is engaged in theoretical research.

But Zhou Haoran is different.

He not only possesses profound theoretical knowledge, but also develops projects that translate theory into practice. Following this path, he would be qualified to apply for membership in both the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering!
There are fewer than ten people in the entire country who are both academicians!
Zhou Haoran felt that this was too far away, and said with a smile, "Principal, I'm not even twenty yet!"

Principal Yang laughed and said, "Soon, you've been admitted to the doctoral program, right? Your advisor is Cheng Dechang?"

"Yes, Dean Cheng will take me."

Zhou Haoran nodded.

"Yes, that's good. Just tell me if you need anything."

Principal Yang could also see that this kid wouldn't have come here for no reason.

Zhou Haoran took out a resume from his bag and placed it on his desk. "Principal Yang, this Jiang Minsi was my high school Chinese teacher. She was very capable. She recently resigned and wants to come to our school to get a contract."

“Okay.” Principal Yang glanced at it briefly. “You can do some administrative work, though your educational background is a bit low.”

Zhou Haoran laughed and said, "Yes, it's because her academic qualifications aren't good enough. She wants to pursue a master's degree in the School of Humanities, but I don't know anyone there, and I don't know if the professors would be willing to accept her."

Principal Yang understood what he meant. He was the vice principal in charge of teaching and faculty. "Okay, I'll put in a good word for you... I'll write you a note. Go to the School of Humanities later and find Dean Xu Leping, and ask him to make arrangements for you."

"Okay, thank you!"

Zhou Haoran smiled, thinking to himself that it was indeed easier to get things done if you had connections in the court.

This went too smoothly!

They don't even look at resumes or CVs.

If it were an ordinary person, they wouldn't have such an opportunity even if they begged and pleaded.

Seeing that he was so easy to talk to, Zhou Haoran was not in a hurry to leave. He sat down on the sofa and said calmly, "Principal Yang, what do you think of Vice Principal Zhang Xuezhen?"

"Hmm?" Principal Yang asked calmly. "What's wrong, Principal Zhang?"

Zhou Haoran frowned and said, "I heard he's corrupt!"

"Stop talking nonsense!"

Principal Yang glared at him, his eyes sharp.

Zhou Haoran also has the advantage of age.

He is only 19 years old this year.

It's understandable to spout nonsense, talk rubbish, and do childish, impulsive, and outrageous things.

Zhou Haoran sighed, "It seems like I've threatened his interests; he's been targeting me all along. But I applied for a national project, and I even met with top leaders at the naval base. My project has been praised by our leaders. Yet, back at the university, he's creating obstacles for me. Anyone who didn't know better would think Fudan University is going against the central government!"

Principal Yang was terrified, thinking to himself, "This kid is too reckless!"

That's incredibly unfair!
How can you say such things so carelessly?

"You..." Principal Yang had little contact with him and didn't know where to begin. "Just say what you need to say. If there's anything you don't understand, talk to the school first!"

Zhou Haoran stated frankly, "The campus card project I'm currently working on is going very well. I've also made contact with the distribution channels, and we will be purchasing RF chips from the Mikron Group. Fudan University's campus card will be fully operational next semester. However, I don't know if Vice President Zhang Xuezhen has received money from the Japanese to introduce the University of Tokyo's campus card system."

"Ok?"

Principal Yang found it hard to believe.

(End of this chapter)