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Chapter 163 0160 [President Chen's Car Gets an Upgrade]

Perhaps due to superstition, none of the companies that moved into the building rented the 14th floor when other floors were available.

Chen Guiliang didn't care about any of that. Since he could choose any office space on the 14th floor, he naturally wanted to move his company there.

Rent the entire floor!

The day after the financing agreement was signed, the renovation workers arrived on site.

At the same time, the recruitment process also began.

Chen Guiliang himself serves as CEO, and also oversees product planning and other tasks for the CPO.

Guo Feng was appointed as CTO.

Ao Yanzhen serves as COO.

Chang Zhongxiang, a finance professional recommended by the investors, was appointed as the CFO.

Xie Yang serves as CMO and also oversees some of the CPO's responsibilities.

The first day of recruitment mainly targeted HR, finance, legal, and administrative staff.

The group sat in a row, with Chen Guiliang in the middle: "Please introduce yourself."

"My name is Wei Xiaokang, a recent graduate in Information Engineering from Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications. During my time at university, I served as the moderator of the job search and career life sections of the two major BBS forums of Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications for a long time."

A rather handsome young man, though still somewhat green, spoke with great confidence: "Although I've never had a formal job, I'm very familiar with HR. I know which companies the graduates from Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications have gone to in the past two years, and I know their situations there. I understand the employees' mindset..."

Ao Yanchen asked, "Have you ever interned anywhere?"

“I interned in the sales and product departments of Datang Telecom,” Wei Xiaokang said.

Chen Guiliang asked, "What are your thoughts on Datang Telecom? If it involves ethical or confidentiality issues, you don't have to say anything."

Wei Xiaokang said, "Datang's TD-SCDMA technology is not mature enough, and its commercialization is seriously lagging behind. It is still in the trial network stage, which makes the company's revenue heavily dependent on traditional business. It is too reliant on policy support."

"I'm asking about Datang's HR department," Chen Guiliang said with a smile.

Wei Xiaokang said, "There are many advantages. After all, it's a state-owned enterprise, and it can leverage policies to attract high-end talent. However, the incentive mechanism is rigid, the salary structure is simplistic, the promotion channels are narrow, seniority is heavily emphasized, performance appraisals are merely formalities, there's a lack of exit mechanisms, the recruitment process is lengthy, and training is disconnected from practical experience..."

Goodness, he rattled off a whole bunch of shortcomings of Datang Telecom in one go.

Ao Yanchen asked, "If you were the head of the HR department at Datang Telecom, how would you reform those shortcomings?"

“It can’t be changed because it’s a state-owned enterprise,” Wei Xiaokang added. “At least, the HR department leaders can’t get started. We need a decisive CEO from Datang Telecom.”

Chen Guiliang asked, "What kind of HR management system do you think ByteDance should implement?"

Wei Xiaokang said, "This needs to be considered in conjunction with ByteDance's company culture and business philosophy. I've talked with alumni from different companies in the career and life sections of the two major forums at Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications. The HR systems of those companies are all different, and they are all formulated according to their own circumstances. The HR system will vary depending on the type of boss and senior management."

What are your salary expectations?

"Just give me whatever you think is fair. I just graduated this year, and what I value most is the opportunity to grow alongside ByteDance."

“Okay, go back and wait for news,” Chen Guiliang said.

Wei Xiaokang stood up, bowed, and left the recruitment site full of anticipation.

"Please introduce yourself."

"My name is Shi Qian, and I graduated from the Law Department of Peking University. Four years ago, I joined King & Wood Mallesons, one of the largest and most international law firms in China, specializing in capital markets, cross-border mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, and more. I was promoted to junior lawyer after only six months as a legal assistant, and then to intermediate lawyer two and a half years later. I am quite proficient in intellectual property and capital market laws. You examiners can read in detail about the major cases I handled..."

Why not stay with King & Wood Mallesons?

"Because I saw an opportunity at ByteDance."

What are the requirements for the position and salary?

“Your company has just received venture capital, and even if you expand, you won’t have many legal staff. I suggest that one legal specialist is enough, and I will take on the role with a monthly salary of ten thousand.”

"This salary seems to be far below the income of a mid-level lawyer at King & Wood Mallesons."

“I am optimistic about your company’s growth. After one year, I hope to adjust my salary and take an annual salary. Therefore, I will only sign a one-year employment contract. If I do not perform well, you can dismiss me when the contract expires. If the annual salary you offer is not enough, I will also choose to leave.”

"..."

The reputation of a 19-year-old billionaire is more powerful than any advertising, attracting a large number of high-quality talents to submit their resumes.

Similarly, the number of users on Renren.com is also surging.

Many college students who weren't interested in Renren (a Chinese social networking site) rushed to register after seeing the news. They felt a natural connection with Chen Guiliang because he was their peer.

Due to the rapid increase in university student users, Renren.com had to postpone its opening to middle school students.

Guo Feng suggested building their own server room, which would be more secure and cheaper in the long run compared to renting servers.

But this is a rather complicated matter, and I don't have the energy for it right now.

"You guys keep an eye on things this afternoon, I have to take my final exams." Chen Guiliang left around noon.

Ao Yanchen said, "I also have an exam tomorrow morning."

Guo Feng said, "I'll be there tomorrow afternoon."

Chang Zhongxiang, the financial staff member recommended by the investors, was both helpless and amused when he heard the conversation between the three.

Another applicant came in, and Chen Guiliang passed by him.

As he stepped outside, the interviewees recognized him and greeted him warmly, saying, "Hello, Mr. Chen!"

All of these people are under thirty years old.

Some recent graduates who were hired by major companies even came to ByteDance to try their luck while still looking for better opportunities. After all, competition is fierce at big companies, while it's easier to get promoted at emerging companies.

“Let’s all go to the first floor for lunch, and we’ll continue in the afternoon,” Chen Guiliang said. “The company will settle the cost of the interviewees’ lunch with the cafeteria.”

When everyone saw that Chen Guiliang was also going downstairs, they all followed him, crowding the elevator to capacity.

"Mr. Chen, are you really only 19 years old?"

"Yeah, my birthday is two days before the college entrance exam every year." "That's amazing!"

"Mr. Chen, I graduated from Renmin University. I originally planned to stay at the university and then go into politics, but after seeing your story in the news, I was inspired to apply for this job."

I hope you have a successful interview.

"Mr. Chen..."

……

In the afternoon, Chen Guiliang took exams on "Modern History" and "Ideological and Moral Cultivation," and he felt he could pass them.

He knows the basic content, and although he can't remember some of the details, he can still piece together the answers. As long as the teacher isn't too strict, passing shouldn't be a problem.

The exam tonight is "Critical Writing and Academic Norms," ​​which is even less of a problem. I can pass it by reviewing the key points for a few hours.

During exams, classmates would always look at him.

Even the proctors walked over to Chen Guiliang and stood beside him watching him answer the questions. It seemed that Chen Guiliang's paper was more pleasing to the eye than those of the other students.

It's not uncommon for Olympic champions and movie stars to study at Peking University.

A nineteen-year-old billionaire is one of a kind!
The exam that evening was a required course exclusive to the Yuanpei Class, and the whole class finally got together again.

Although the gathering place was the examination room.

As Chen Guiliang walked outside the examination hall, he was surrounded by his classmates. They all shouted "Wishing you prosperity" and then unanimously asked Chen Guiliang to treat them to a meal.

"After all the exams are over, I'll treat the whole class, including the counselor, to a big meal!" Chen Guiliang announced.

"Mr. Chen is awesome!"

"Ha ha ha ha……"

These guys were just waiting to see Chen Guiliang "lose money" so they could vent their envy, jealousy, and hatred.

With more than twenty minutes left before the exam, after teasing Chen Guiliang, everyone started chatting happily, since it was rare for the Yuanpei Class to get together.

"Have you read the newspaper? This year, there was a student who took the college entrance exam at the age of 10."

"10 years old? Are you kidding me? Even the gifted youth program doesn't have such young ages."

"I guess they're just going there for fun, and they definitely won't get into a university."

"..."

Chen Guiliang knew that this 10-year-old child had been admitted to a second-tier university this year.

The news was sensational.

And every few years, this child prodigy makes headlines.

My parents really screwed me over!
At 10 years old, she was admitted to a second-tier university, so she could easily continue to high school. Even if she didn't get into Tsinghua or Peking University, studying for another year or two would make getting into Zhejiang University or Fudan University a very realistic possibility.

However, his parents, in order to make their child the youngest college student, actually sent him to a second-tier university.

He was not yet 14 years old when he graduated from university—he graduated early.

The teacher helped him contact a prestigious university in Germany. While German universities typically don't accept such young master's students, after discussion, they agreed that he could enroll as long as he was 14 years old. They also offered him a scholarship.

The child's parents started causing trouble again, making their child study for a master's degree at Beijing University of Technology.

Furthermore, from undergraduate to master's studies, the father accompanied him throughout the entire process, and they even slept together at night.

During his doctoral studies, this child finally refused to be controlled by his parents. He chose to give up, skipping classes and experiments, and it took him eight years to graduate with his doctorate.

Yeah, I just coasted along like that, and I was only 24 when I graduated with my PhD.

Then, choose to languish for the rest of your life.

He quit his university teaching job and now spends his days lying around at home, taking on freelance work when he's really broke. He works a few months, earns a little money, and then goes back to lying around at home. No house, no marriage…

Thinking about the prodigy's deeds, Chen Guiliang began to reflect on his own life.

Who is happier?
Once the company expands and moves to the 14th floor, perhaps I can finally take a break.

It's not that I don't want to work, but there's no need to be so tired. I should spend more time reading and playing every day.

Chen Guiliang, having decided to relax for a while, felt much better. After the exam, he happily left the examination hall.

He approached the bicycle and sensed something was wrong.

Six locks? I only have five.

Zhao Beibei walked over there, stared blankly at the open space, and then burst out with a roar: "Who the hell stole my bicycle!"

After he finished venting, Chen Guiliang said, "Can I borrow the key?"

"My car was stolen, why do you need to borrow my keys?" Zhao Beibei asked.

Chen Guiliang said, "Unlock."

"Ok?"

"Your car lock has locked my wheels."

"I rely on!"

More and more students from the Yuanpei Class came out of the examination room to watch and analyze how the car thief picked the lock.

Zhao Beibei tossed the keys to Chen Guiliang: "Here you go."

Chen Guiliang was very happy, as his car locks were now upgraded to six.

It's spectacular!

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