I can become stronger by paying salaries. I have one billion employees!

Chapter 669 I'm afraid they'll bully my employees' children! The richest man who can raise pigs and run a kindergarten!

Why get involved in the preschool education industry?

Of course, it's for the sake of spreading the torch of humanity!
Each Orange Kindergarten typically employs between 30 and 40 staff members, including teachers, administrators, and support staff. The first batch of 13 kindergartens alone directly provided nearly 500 jobs.

If it can be developed into a nationwide chain brand, it will create at least millions of jobs and generate tens of millions in humanitarian aid.

It's just as competitive as the food delivery and express delivery industries!
Chen Yansen smiled slightly at the camera from behind a wall of security personnel and slowly said, "Because I'm worried about my employees' children having trouble going to school, and even more worried about them being bullied, I feel more at ease running some of the businesses myself."

The reporter from Tomato TV was stunned when he heard this.

I just felt that Chen Yansen's words were too bold, and he offended all the kindergartens in Shanghai almost as soon as he opened his mouth.

He couldn't help but wonder: Did Mr. Chen think that none of the kindergartens in Shanghai were trustworthy?
"Mr. Chen, should we broadcast this segment?"

The reporter from Tomato TV was quick to understand and asked in a low voice.

After all, not long ago, the head of the Shanghai Central Bureau personally attended the opening ceremony of Lucky Cafe and cut the ribbon with Chen Yansen.

Considering this relationship, the reporter was not only afraid of offending Chen Yansen, but also afraid of causing unnecessary trouble for the TV station.

He's not afraid of ordinary entrepreneurs, but Chen Yansen is no ordinary one!
"It can be broadcast."

Chen Yansen said indifferently.

He dared to challenge Zhao Binhai of the Banking Association to his face at a closed-door meeting of financial leaders. Could he really be afraid of these scoundrels in the preschool education industry?

He may not know the state of the industry in 2014, but does he not know what the situation will be like in 2026?
In addition, the domestic EUV lithography machine is at a critical stage of research and development, and even if there are a few more enemies, President Chen can bear it.

Will Orange Education Group open primary, secondary, high schools, and even universities in the future?

The reporter from Tomato TV immediately asked a question that even they found laughable.

For an education group to expand from daycare centers all the way to universities and control the entire education industry chain, the connections and relationships it needs are extraordinary.

If there is even a slight weakness, nothing can be accomplished.

But then he thought again, with Senlian Capital's financial resources and management capabilities, there might actually be a chance of success.

But the problem is, as Senlian Capital expands its business, it will face more and more competitors. Isn't Chen Yansen afraid of being targeted?
He wants to get involved in every industry, like a glutton!

"That's a great suggestion, I'll give it serious consideration."

Chen Yansen replied with a smile.

The reporter from Tomato TV twitched his lips, thinking: This segment can't be broadcast!

If Chen Yansen really does make a name for himself in the education industry and steals business from a lot of other people, then I'll be cursed to death.

At this moment, a CCTV reporter approached and politely asked, "Mr. Chen, as far as I know, Orange Mobile Phone Factory, Orange Supermarket, and Orange Garment have long run various training courses within the company and have trained a large number of mobile phone repair, inventory control, and clothing design personnel. Aren't you worried that after they master the skills, they will jump ship to other companies?"

Although Senlian Capital has never made any public announcements, rumors continue to circulate online, and some people have even taken photos and videos to prove that Senlian Capital is indeed making every effort to cultivate its employees.

From mobile phone factory repair technology classes to Orange Supermarket inventory management courses and Orange Garment's clothing design training, each segment has its own exclusive learning system, and even invites industry experts to give regular lectures.

"If they resign after completing their studies, it only means that there is a problem with the company's compensation system and that it cannot retain employees."

Conversely, I should thank them for pointing out this problem.

Besides, the purpose of training employees is to ensure the stable development of the project. The company can't expect them to pay "tuition fees" before leaving, can it? That's neither ethical nor reasonable.

Chen Yansen shrugged and said half-jokingly.

Upon hearing this, the CCTV reporter couldn't help but chuckle, secretly marveling at Mr. Chen's magnanimity!

In fact, although some entry-level employees who graduate from the training program do resign and leave after taking on new positions, the percentage of such people is extremely low.

Most employees are grateful and work diligently at Senlian Capital.

As for those who resign, they often regret it after a few months.

Because Senlian Capital pays overtime according to regulations, while other company bosses all act as if they don't know what overtime pay is.

On the surface, the base salaries of Senlian Capital's subsidiaries are only considered to be at an above-average level in the market, but their total income is far ahead of the rest of the country.

"Boss, it's time," Yao Zhen whispered a reminder.

Upon hearing this, Chen Yansen made an apology gesture to the reporters, and then, surrounded by security personnel, strode towards the small stage for the opening ceremony.

A colorful ribbon was presented to us by the kindergarten teachers.

Chen Yansen took a pair of scissors, and after hearing the sound of fireworks, he separated the ribbons, held them in his hand, and waved them at the camera.

Orange Kindergarten!
It's simple and easy to remember, without any fancy embellishments.

The opening ceremony was extremely brief.

Holding the microphone, Yao Zhen calmly introduced the kindergarten's internal facilities, fees, teaching team, and logistical support mechanisms.

"2000 yuan a month, including one lunch? If you add one dinner, the cost will be 2400 yuan?"

The reporters in the audience silently took notes of the key information.

A monthly fee of 2000 yuan is not considered expensive in Shanghai.

However, it is significantly more expensive than public kindergartens.

Standing below the stage, Chen Yansen took in the expressions of the reporters and the looks of some parents who were interested in enrolling their children.

He knew very well that the teaching quality and food quality of Orange Kindergarten alone justified the 2000 yuan fee.

In addition, the teaching experience accumulated by the forty or fifty teachers in the kindergarten makes the pricing quite reasonable.

"This morning, we have arranged a trial lesson for teachers, and at noon, we will also provide a children's meal experience. We welcome all journalists and parents to stay and experience it for themselves."

Yao Zhen added at the end.

As soon as he finished speaking, a murmur of discussion arose from the audience.

The hesitation on the parents' faces lessened somewhat. Those who had originally come with the intention of "waiting to see how things go" were now tiptoeing, their eyes unconsciously fixed on the direction of the kindergarten building.

The reporters sprang into action even faster, immediately turning their camera lenses toward Yao Zhen and bringing their recording pens closer.

When I noted down the information about "2000 yuan per month", many people were wondering: it's more expensive than public kindergartens, but slightly cheaper than private kindergartens. With this price in the middle, can the quality really hold up?
Now that there are "trial lessons" and "children's meal experiences," it's a perfect opportunity to verify these practices in person.

Chen Yansen knew that simply shouting slogans and offering reasonable pricing wasn't enough. What parents cared about most were: Would the teachers patiently comfort the children? Was the lunch fresh and nutritious? Were the safety facilities in the park adequate?

These details are the key.

Not long after, the classroom door for the trial lesson was pushed open.

Several teachers wearing light orange uniforms came out and, with smiles on their faces, guided the parents and reporters into groups.

Chen Yansen did not go inside, but continued to tour the entire park accompanied by Yao Zhen.

Behind me came the teacher's gentle voice asking questions, the children's giggles, and the soft sound of picture book pages turning.

As Yao Zhen walked, she reported, "Boss, the kitchen has prepared the lunch ingredients, all of which are fresh ingredients delivered today."

Orange Kindergarten's food supplies come from the same source as Kuai Pao Canteen and Kuai Pao Grocery Store. "Let's go take a look at the kitchen."

Chen Yansen gestured for Yao Zhen to lead the way.

The kitchen is located in a separate building on the west side of the park, about 20 meters away from the restaurant.

As soon as I reached the door, I smelled a faint aroma of rice. Through the transparent glass, I could clearly see the scene inside.

Staff members dressed in white overalls, chef's hats, and masks were busy around the stainless steel worktable. Some were dicing carrots, while others were deboning chicken legs. Each ingredient was placed in a separate bowl, with printed labels next to it indicating the purchase date, place of origin, and quality inspection number.

"All ingredients are delivered before 7 a.m. every day and have traceability codes. Our staff will check the inspection reports on the spot and only sign for them if there are no problems."

Yao Zhen pointed to the refrigerator in the corner and said, "Raw and cooked foods are stored separately, and even knives and cutting boards are color-coded: red for meat, blue for seafood, and green for fruits and vegetables to avoid cross-contamination."

Chen Yansen stepped inside, and the head of the kitchen immediately went to greet him upon seeing the boss and the head of the kindergarten.

"Boss, it's Director Yao!"

Chen Yansen responded, looked around, and then fixed his gaze on the sample retention refrigerator next to him.

Upon seeing this, the kitchen manager immediately explained, "According to regulations, samples of each meal are kept for 48 hours, with the temperature consistently controlled between 0 and 4 degrees Celsius. This allows for timely tracing in case of any problems."

Chen Yansen opened the refrigerator and looked inside. The sample boxes were neatly arranged, with labels indicating the date, food name, and the person who took the sample.

Without saying much, he turned and walked towards the food preparation room next door. The food carts there had been disinfected, and each food compartment was decorated with cartoon stickers featuring bears and rabbits, making them look particularly appealing.

Chen Yansen raised his hand, touched the partition, and then examined it in front of his eyes.

Very clean!

With not a speck of dust on his fingertips, Chen Yansen felt a weight lifted from his heart.

Kitchen hygiene is the bare minimum; if even the gaps between partitions can be kept clean, there are unlikely to be any problems in other areas.

He turned to look at the insulated lid on the food cart, reached out and gently lifted it. The rice inside was still steaming, each grain distinct, mixed with a few pieces of pumpkin, and bright in color.

"Let's go outside for a walk."

Chen Yansen was generally satisfied, but maintaining it for one day is a different concept from maintaining it for a thousand or ten thousand days.

Before leaving the food preparation area, Chen Yansen instructed Yao Zhen again: "Make sure there are no blind spots in the surveillance cameras in the kitchen and food preparation area."

“Yes, boss,” Yao Zhen replied quickly.

Afterwards, Chen Yansen visited the sleeping room, the restroom, the storage room, the picture book reading room, and the music and dance room.

The group then walked to the outdoor activity area, where Chen Yansen noticed a thick layer of plastic mats on the ground. The mats were soft to the touch and could effectively cushion the impact of a child falling.

Colorful slides, climbing frames, swings and other facilities are scattered in an orderly manner, each edged with anti-collision strips, and even the screw interfaces are covered with rounded plastic covers.

A staff member in a school uniform is inspecting the swing chains, shaking them occasionally to check their sturdiness.

Chen Yansen squatted down and touched the edge of the plastic floor mat, finding no burrs or raised areas.

He looked up at the surveillance camera not far away, its lens pointed directly at the core of the activity area.

"The surveillance cameras in the activity area need to be on 24 hours a day, so that they can not only see the children's activities, but also the teachers' supervision."

Chen Yansen slowly stood up and gave instructions to Yao Zhen.

"Understood! I will rectify the situation immediately and fill in all the blind spots in the surveillance cameras in the public areas," Yao Zhen replied.

Meanwhile, the parents, led by the teachers, also toured the entire kindergarten.

After visiting the kindergarten, the vast majority of parents decided to send their children to Orange Kindergarten.

One parent even inquired about the teacher's salary and benefits, and felt much more at ease after understanding the details.

In her view, teachers with high salaries are naturally more patient with children.

Then look at those kindergartens that are always making headlines for negative news. Most of the teachers there don't earn much. With little pay and a lot of work, it's easy for them to develop unstable emotions, and the quality of care for the children will be greatly reduced.

Before we knew it, it was 11:30, and lunchtime had arrived.

Reporters, parents, and children entered the restaurant together.

The clean lunchbox contained braised chicken with mushrooms, braised beef with tomatoes, stir-fried seasonal vegetables, pumpkin rice as the main dish, plus a small box of fruit and a serving of winter melon and pork rib soup.

This dish would be priced at 38 yuan or 58 yuan in restaurants outside!
"Can this standard be maintained for every lunch?"

One parent quickly pressed for more information.

Yao Zhen explained frankly: "According to the kindergarten's system, after the children enroll, we will share the menu for the following week in the parents' communication group every Friday before school ends."

In addition, all surveillance footage from the park will be simultaneously uploaded to the Yunzhou parents' group for parents to check at any time.

A group of parents nodded frequently, showing satisfied smiles.

Chen Yansen sat down and also ate lunch. The food was light in flavor, but very delicious, and it was clear that the chef had put a lot of thought into it.

It's important to understand that false waste is not finishing the food; true waste is making fresh ingredients so unpalatable that they are inedible. That is truly betraying the food.

"Regarding student recruitment, I will arrange for Douyin, Kuaishou, and Toutiao to push relevant information to nearby users."

The offline promotion is your responsibility; make sure you do it well.

After finishing his lunch, Chen Yansen wiped his mouth and added a final note.

“Boss, I understand.” Yao Zhen nodded heavily.

Shortly after 1 p.m., news about Orange Kindergarten quickly became a trending topic.

With Chen Yansen involved, the buzz is bound to be high.

Netizens are already used to his "strange" behavior. Is it strange that a global billionaire who can raise pigs would open a kindergarten?

However, not long after, the trending topic of Orange Kindergarten was overshadowed by another news story.

It turns out that a parent discovered dozens of needle marks on their child's body.

The child's father went to the school to demand an explanation, but was instead beaten by the school's security guards and hospitalized.

What's even more shocking is that this incident happened at the end of June, but it was suppressed for more than a month before it finally came to light.

While netizens were condemning the kindergarten, they couldn't help but recall what Chen Yansen said in an interview: "I'm worried about my employees' children having difficulty going to school, and I'm even more worried that they will be bullied."

No wonder Senlian Capital wants to open a kindergarten!
Netizens suddenly realized that Chen Yansen may have been aware of the chaos in these kindergartens before deciding to start his own.

at the same time.

The campus environment, internal facilities, and lunch quality of Orange Kindergarten were also showcased to netizens in Shanghai through a live broadcast.

Our attitude is very clear: we are not afraid of supervision at all!
the other side.

After leaving Orange Kindergarten, Chen Yansen took a car to Xingyuan Technology's optical R&D center.

(End of this chapter)