My son is a reincarnated soul; I overheard his inner thoughts and became the richest man.

So Chen Feng patiently listened to the other party's long-winded explanation, and then politely said, "Go back and wait for news."

This is basically a euphemism for "get lost".

After everyone left, Su Qing looked at Chen Feng's gloomy face and cautiously asked, "Mr. Chen, this gentleman..."

Chen Feng snorted coldly: "All talk and no action, obsessed with money. He asks for 3% stock options right off the bat. Doesn't he even have a second look at himself? Our little temple can't afford such a big shot."

Su Qing understood immediately, crossed out an "X" on the list, and asked softly, "Then... call the next person?"

"Um."

Chen Feng picked up his teacup, took a sip, and calmed himself down.

Soon, the meeting room door was pushed open again.

The moment the second interviewee walked in, Chen Feng paused slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

beautiful.

If the overseas returnee man we just talked about was the template for a workplace elite, then the woman in front of us is simply a cover girl straight out of a fashion magazine.

Chen Feng subconsciously glanced down at the resume in his hand.

The photo shows a slightly dull-looking female student wearing black-rimmed glasses, whose name is clearly written as: Gu Qingcheng.

But the person in front of me...

She removed the glasses that concealed her good looks, wore delicate and elegant makeup, and her well-tailored business suit perfectly accentuated her tall figure.

Especially her confident and aloof aura, which is completely different from the well-behaved girl in the photos.

As expected, girls change a lot as they grow up. The photo is for reference only.

......

"Please sit down."

Chen Feng raised his hand slightly, his tone indifferent.

"Thanks."

Gu Qingcheng thanked him and sat down with an elegant posture, showing no sign of nervousness.

Su Qing glanced at Chen Feng, then turned to Gu Qingcheng and said in a businesslike tone, "Let's start with a brief self-introduction."

"OK."

Gu Qingcheng nodded slightly, her voice clear and melodious: "My name is Gu Qingcheng, and I'm twenty-four years old. I studied at Peking University's Guanghua School of Management for my undergraduate degree, and later received a full scholarship to pursue further studies in the United States, where I earned my MBA from Wharton Business School..."

She spoke fluently and confidently, her words radiating a powerful aura.

Chen Feng leaned back in his chair, listening quietly, his face revealing neither joy nor anger.

Although the other party's educational background is perfect, the label of "newcomer to the workplace" is still a major drawback.

Su Qing was well aware of the boss's concerns, so after the other party finished the introduction, she cut straight to the point.

"Ms. Gu, it is undeniable that your educational background is outstanding. Both Peking University and Wharton are at the very top of the pyramid."

"Logically speaking, someone as top-tier as you, a returnee from overseas, should be better suited for investment banking or a Fortune 500 company. Why did you choose Fengtian Holdings, which was only recently established?"

Gu Qingcheng smiled calmly, as if she had been prepared: "Indeed, many of my classmates went to Wall Street or McKinsey. But before returning to China, I conducted an in-depth investigation of Fengtian Technology."

"It all started by chance. My roommate in the US bought the F1 media player from Fengtian Technology. When I learned that it was a product designed and manufactured entirely by a Chinese company and that was dominating the US market, I was deeply moved."

"I studied this company's rise and found that it not only has extremely strong product capabilities, but also an amazing business strategy. I believe its future is limitless."

"So when I saw that Fengtian Holdings was recruiting an assistant to the president's office, I submitted my resume without any hesitation."

After hearing this explanation, Su Qing looked at Chen Feng again.

Chen Feng nodded slightly, signaling her to continue.

Su Qing understood immediately and then asked, "Ms. Gu, I'm glad you recognize the company's value. But the reality is harsh; your resume shows that you don't have any formal full-time work experience to date."

"The position of Group Assistant requires exceptional coordination and management skills, as it involves assisting General Manager Chen in overseeing the operations of several subsidiaries. Frankly, do you think a recent graduate is capable of handling this role?"

These words were quite harsh, even carrying a hint of discouraging someone from leaving the party.

Gu Qingcheng remained completely calm.

She paused for a moment, her gaze sharpening slightly: "I can do it."

"Oh?"

Su Qing raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised by the other party's persistence.

Gu Qingcheng straightened her back slightly and said firmly, "Although I don't have full-time work experience, that doesn't mean I'm a blank slate."

At this point, she glanced at Chen Feng, took a deep breath, and seemed determined to reveal some of her trump cards.

"To be honest, my family also runs a business. Although it can't compare to the scale of the Fengtian Group, it's quite well-known in the Jiangsu and Zhejiang area, with annual revenue of around 1.5 billion yuan."

"Starting from my freshman year of college, I would rotate through different positions at my family's company every winter and summer vacation. I've done everything from the most basic sales job to administrative clerk and then to the chairman's assistant."

"During my time at Wharton, I also did in-depth internships at two tech startups in Silicon Valley and participated in the operation of core projects."

"Therefore, I have enough experience in both the actual operation of enterprises and the understanding of the high-tech industry. I don't think I am inferior to those so-called senior professionals."

Upon hearing this, Chen Feng finally became interested.

Why would someone with a family business worth billions choose to work for someone else instead of inheriting it?

"Miss Gu, is that right?"

Chen Feng leaned forward, looking at her with interest. "Since your father is the company chairman and your family is quite wealthy, and you are a graduate of a prestigious university, wouldn't it be natural for you to return to China to take over the family business? Why condescend to come here and be treated like this?"

Faced with Chen Feng's questioning, Gu Qingcheng remained silent for a few seconds, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes.

"The reason is simple."

She sighed softly, "Because I have an older brother."

"My brother is... good at maintaining the status quo but lacks ambition. But the traditional values ​​in my family are deeply ingrained, and the company will definitely be passed on to my son."

"My dad originally wanted me to join the company to assist my brother, but my brother guarded against me like a thief, afraid that I would take his position."

"I don't want to live in someone else's shadow, nor do I want to waste my energy and talent on family infighting. I want to prove that I can make a name for myself even without relying on my family."

After listening, Chen Feng nodded thoughtfully: "I see, that makes sense."

Seeing that Chen Feng's attitude had softened, Gu Qingcheng immediately pressed her advantage: "President Chen, I don't need you to give me your complete trust right now, but I beg you to give me a chance."

"I'm willing to sign a probationary contract. If you feel I'm not up to par within three months, you can fire me anytime."

"I can even work without a salary during the probationary period. There's no risk for the company, is there?"

"Oh..."

Chen Feng couldn't help but laugh out loud. "That's interesting."

I don't want a salary, I just want a chance to prove myself.

This girl is ruthless and arrogant.

Gu Qingcheng remained silent, simply gazing at Chen Feng and awaiting the final verdict.

Chen Feng tapped his fingers lightly on the table, pondered for a moment, and then said, "I can give you the opportunity. But whether you can hold onto this position as assistant to the CEO depends on your true abilities."

"Here's what we'll do: you'll be my special assistant for now. As for the title of Group Assistant, it'll be vacant for the time being. Once you've proven your abilities, that position will be yours."

Gu Qingcheng was stunned for a moment.

Special Assistant and Group Assistant may differ by only a few words, but their prestige is worlds apart.

The former might just be a high-level errand boy, while the latter is the central core of the group.

But this is already the best outcome so far.

She quickly adjusted her mindset and nodded firmly: "Okay! I will prove with my actions that your choice was right."

"hehe."

Chen Feng smiled noncommittally, "I hope so. If you really have the skills, then I've struck gold this time."

"I definitely will," Gu Qingcheng replied confidently.

Looking at the sharp and ambitious girl in front of him, Chen Feng felt a surge of anticipation.

Since it's free labor, why not use it?

If they're truly talented, that's a pleasant surprise. But if they're just all show and no substance, we won't feel bad when they're exposed.

......

"Now that you're my special assistant, let's get started."

Chen Feng pointed to the empty seat next to him, "You'll come with me for the next interview; it'll be a practical test."

"Okay, Mr. Chen."

Without any hesitation, Gu Qingcheng quickly got into character and asked, "Should I call the next person in?"

Chen Feng nodded: "Go ahead."

A short while later, the third candidate followed Gu Qingcheng in.

This guy was clearly a bit confused.

How come my competitor, who was just queuing up with me outside, is now sitting next to the boss, acting like an examiner?

In the subsequent interviews, Chen Feng remained sparing with his words, with Su Qing and Gu Qingcheng doing most of the questioning.

He was mostly observing.

They were observing the applicants' reactions, but even more so, they were observing Gu Qingcheng.

To be honest, this girl may be arrogant, but she certainly has the right to be.

His questions were incisive and logically sound; he could even glean key information from the other person's micro-expressions, making him seem like a seasoned professional.

The interviews lasted until noon.

After seeing off the last applicant, Chen Feng turned to the two of them: "So, tell me, who do you both think is the best?"

"Let's leave the position of Group Assistant to the General Manager vacant for now, and focus on discussing the candidates for Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of the Investment Company."

Su Qing flipped through her notes and spoke first: "For the position of CFO, I think that Xu Shiyao from earlier is quite good. He's a certified public accountant, has worked at one of the Big Four accounting firms for eight years, has excellent professional skills, and is also very calm and composed."

"Xiao Gu, what do you think?" Chen Feng turned to Gu Qingcheng.

Gu Qingcheng thought for a moment and replied, "I'll also vote for Xu Shiyao. As for the executive vice president of the investment company..."

"Judging from those three, if you're looking for an aggressive player, Lin Chenghai would be a good fit. He has a few impressive high-return cases in his past record, but he's also had quite a few losing projects. He's the kind of gambler who takes big risks."

"If you prefer a more conservative approach, the last one, Yu Bo, would be a better fit. He has worked in investment institutions with a state-owned enterprise background. Although his explosive growth potential is average, he has an extremely strong risk control awareness and excellent execution skills."

"It depends on how you define this position."

Chen Feng nodded approvingly; this girl had a good eye for people.

"Then let's settle on the wave."

Chen Feng made the final decision: "What I need is a tool that can accurately execute my intentions, not a gambler with a head full of crazy ideas."

After all, the real decision-making brain is himself and his external assistant; the executors just need to listen and do as they're told.

After finalizing the core personnel, Chen Feng was in high spirits.

"Xiao Gu, if you don't have anything to do this afternoon, could you accompany President Su to finish the rest of the interviews?"

"No problem, Mr. Chen," Gu Qingcheng readily agreed.

"President Su, thank you for your hard work."

"Mr. Chen, you're too kind."