King of Capital: From Unemployment to the Pinnacle of Life

Seeing Song Huazhao so angry, I was a little stunned...

"Second sister, what's wrong?"

"See for yourself!"

Song Huazhao tossed the signed document to me.

When I looked at the content, I realized it was an application for nominating this year's corporate role model.

As the saying goes, "An army marches on its stomach," and although Huacheng Automobile had not yet started production, its massive patent barriers and technological reserves were already quite mature and in place when it was still called Yunbo!

Especially the top-notch engineering team!

One of the engineers, surnamed Zhang, was poached from the R&D department of the three-electric systems of another trolleybus company.

Before he was recruited, he had already made groundbreaking research in motor technology. After joining Yunbo Auto, he directly applied for patents for his research, forming a patent barrier!

Xu Meiyun was the actual person in charge of the Yunbo Auto project. She once set up a reward mechanism: any R&D personnel who can successfully apply for a technology patent and form a patent barrier for the company will be rewarded with 100 million yuan for original patents and 50 yuan for improved patents!

Old Zhang's patent was an improved version, so he was awarded 50 yuan!

But that's not the key point. The key point is that Lao Zhang donated all 50 yuan to Project Hope!

Xu Meiyun was deeply moved, feeling that Lao Zhang was not only highly skilled but also of noble character! So she contacted Jiangcheng TV Station to promote him and to select him as a "Model Enterprise".

The award for exemplary employees needs to be personally conferred and presented by the chairman... so the application was sent to Song Huazhao!

"Second sister..."

I asked, puzzled, "It's nothing... is it really necessary to get so angry? Since we set up this kind of reward, we should honor it!"

"snort!"

Song Huazhao sneered, "You're too superficial! The key issue isn't just about fulfilling your promises, is it?"

"What is that?"

I frowned, puzzled.

Song Huazhao pondered, "The biggest poison lies here! This Xu Meiyun... is really unsuitable for senior management. She's a highly educated but low-IQ pig-brain! I'm just wondering... how did her Zhuoyun Pharmaceuticals even develop? What will you do if you marry her and have a mentally challenged child? As your future aunt, I'm worried about you!"

"Is it really that serious?"

"How could it not be that bad?"

......

As they were talking, Xu Meiyun arrived. Seeing Song Huazhao's gloomy expression, she nervously rubbed her fingers together.

"Chairman, you wanted to see me?"

"Meiyun..."

Song Huazhao tossed the signed document to her and sneered, "Use your brain again and think about whether this kind of person should be commended?"

"this?"

Xu Meiyun frowned, looking puzzled. "Chairwoman, is there... a problem?"

"snort!"

Song Huazhao sneered, "Give me a reason to choose him?"

Xu Meiyun frowned and pondered, "Engineer Zhang is not only highly skilled, but also has impeccable character. When we run a business and hire talent, we not only look at their abilities, but also at their integrity, especially engineers who hold the company's core technologies..."

"Dada dada!"

Song Huazhao interrupted Xu Meiyun dismissively: "Do you think this is choosing a husband? You not only need to consider ability, but also character? Running a business is about system building and human nature!"

She paused, then continued, "You're now going to great lengths to promote Old Zhang, singing his praises, and even contacting Jiangcheng City TV station. Have you considered the consequences of doing this?"

"this......"

Xu Meiyun frowned, puzzled, and said, "I'm just trying to build a positive image for our company..."

"Bullshit!"

Song Huazhao directly reprimanded him: "A company doesn't need a sensationalist image; what a company needs is a healthy and stable future! If you're promoting Lao Zhang like crazy now, what happens when other engineers win awards in the future? Do you think they'll donate the money or not?"

"this?"

One sentence from him stumped Xu Meiyun!

"I wouldn't feel comfortable donating it myself!"

Song Huazhao said meaningfully, "If you don't donate, you'll be in stark contrast to Old Zhang! You won't get the favor of President Xu, who...appreciates employees and chooses husbands with the same standards...what will the result be?"

wipe!

Song Huazhao's approach is indeed unique.

"this......?"

Xu Meiyun was completely bewildered and speechless.

"The result is..."

Song Huazhao said, "The reward mechanism you set up has become a mere decoration. The second engineer to win the patent award will be caught in a huge internal struggle. If he doesn't donate the money, he won't gain your appreciation and favor, and he's worried it will affect his future promotion! But if he does donate, it really hurts... By the third one, he simply won't bother with this bad luck, because he knows this money isn't easy to get! He'll have to give it back, so he might as well not invent anything... What you're doing is against human nature! Do you understand? It's like one rotten apple spoiling the whole barrel!"

She paused, then continued, "Whether Lao Zhang uses the 50 yuan for gambling, drinking, whoring, or donating it to Project Hope is his prerogative... We won't judge, but we absolutely cannot allow any praise or atmosphere of his donation to form within the company. We should even strictly block the spread of such news, because this will greatly stifle the company's enthusiasm for technological innovation! Do you understand?"

"Hiss~!"

I gasped. No wonder she's Song Guolong's daughter. Her mind and level of thinking are far superior to Xu Meiyun's!

"Second sister, you're right!"

I frowned and nodded: "To emphasize morality at all costs is to undermine morality! That's not morality anymore, it's moral blackmail!"

"This isn't even the most poisonous one!"

Song Huazhao pondered for a moment and said, "The most advanced weapons in the United States were all developed by our country's elites. That's the most insidious part. Your competitors, while your elites are struggling with the dilemma of whether or not to act as 'saints,' are extending olive branches, saying that we don't engage in moral blackmail here, that we value intellectual property rights, and that how you spend your money is your freedom, and we won't interfere... Think about what the consequences will be? The consequence will be a massive brain drain... because what talented people want most isn't your praise, but real money to buy a house, a car, and support a wife and children!"

"That's the final result!"

Song Huazhao snorted and said, "Your enemies are ganging up on you with weapons invented by the people of your own country! And on your side, all you have left are a bunch of so-called morally upright 'good people' and 'saints,' what good are they! Don't try to go against human nature; those who go against human nature are the most foolish!"

"Chairman, I understand..." Xu Meiyun burst into tears after being scolded by Song Huazhao.

"Of course, I admit it too..."

Song Huazhao said meaningfully, "There are good people, saints, and capable people who are not corrupted by wealth or subdued by power, but such people are extremely rare and useless because they go against human nature. The vast majority of people are greedy for money and lustful, and seek profit and avoid harm... The biggest problem with fools is that when you talk to them about the general laws of human nature, they always pick extreme cases to argue with you, using one percent vs. ninety-nine percent! They can't see the general trend..."

She paused, then continued, "Never promote this old Zhang. Keep him stuck in a basic position... If he continues to indirectly promote how great his own people are, then let him go! Fire him!"

"Chairman, I understand..." Xu Meiyun frowned and nodded thoughtfully.

"besides!"

Song Huazhao frowned and said, "From now on, any bonuses exceeding 10 yuan, as well as personnel appointments and removals at the level of deputy director or above, must have Director Song Cheng's signature. Do you understand?"

"I heard you..." Xu Meiyun nodded obediently with tears in her eyes.

"alright......"

Song Huazhao stood up and said with a smile, "Sister-in-law, now that we've finished discussing business, let's talk about something personal..."

Her change of expression was so fast that Xu Meiyun and I were both a little taken aback.

"Chairman, I..."

"Just call me Second Sister, it's lunch break now..."

Song Huazhao took Xu Meiyun's hand and sat down with her on the sofa, smiling as she asked, "How is your father's heart attack? Have you and your sisters gone to see him?"

Xu Meiyun frowned and shook her head: "No... isn't there someone taking care of him too...?"

"hehe!"

Song Huazhao smiled faintly: "But you are the apple of your father's eye. So... after work today, you, Xiaocheng, and I will go see your father!"

"Second Sister?"

Xu Meiyun looked at Song Huazhao in surprise, not understanding what she meant.

"Hehe! Haven't you always wanted to marry Xiao Cheng?"

Song Huazhao said gently, "But you still haven't gained your father's approval... Wouldn't it be better if I personally stepped in to help your father accept Xiaocheng and resolve the rift between you two?"

"Second sister? You really want to...!" Upon hearing this, Xu Meiyun excitedly grabbed Song Huazhao's hand.

"Giggle giggle!"

Song Huazhao laughed and said, "Alright, sister-in-law... From now on, live a good life with Xiaocheng and have a few more baby boys. Xiaocheng's future career is very promising..."

"Second sister..."

Song Huazhao's words made Xu Meiyun blush deeply...

With her help, I think Xu Meiyun will most likely stop fighting amongst herself and worrying that I'll become the Song family's son-in-law!

However, I have to confront Hsu Chia-yi tonight. I really can't predict how Hsu Chia-yi will react when he finds out the truth.

Just as Song Huazhao was comforting Xu Meiyun, my phone rang. I picked it up and saw it was Xiao Ran calling.

I walked out of the office and answered the phone in the hallway.

"Feed?"

"Honey, honey! Breaking news! Breaking news!"

Xiao Ran's excited voice came from the other end of the phone.