Chapter 100: Chapter 99: Injecting 10 Billion
A massive conference table capable of seating nearly 30 people was now mostly filled.
Gu Bai sat at the head of the table.
Mr. Shao and Xiao Qiang sat on either side.
Since the general manager’s office was not yet fully assembled, Gu Bai currently had no secretary. Thus, Xiao Qiang, the Deputy Director of the Investment Department, temporarily assumed the responsibilities of a secretary.
Until the last person walked into the conference room, Xiao Qiang stood up and reported to Gu Bai: "President Gu, the company currently has 22 middle and senior management members, all present, with no absentees."
Gu Bai nodded slightly from his seat.
"The company’s first management meeting is now officially underway. Next, let’s invite the general manager to speak."
After speaking, Xiao Qiang returned to her seat, and all the management began to applaud.
Gu Bai raised his hand to signal them to stop, and everyone ceased clapping.
After a brief pause, Gu Bai slowly began to speak: "I am someone who dislikes unnecessary complications, so let’s skip some redundant procedures and directly enter the theme of this meeting."
After speaking, Gu Bai glanced at the materials Xiao Qiang had prepared for him.
"The first topic of today’s meeting addresses the personnel appointments of the current three main departments.
The Director of the Investment Management Department will be Mr. Shao. All appointments in the Financing Department, Risk Control Department, Project Evaluation Department, and Project Management Department under him will be decided by Director Shao. Just provide me with a list later."
As soon as he finished speaking, applause erupted.
As a capital company, the Investment Management Department can be said to be the most powerful department. Gu Bai’s move to completely delegate authority to Mr. Shao meant that within the company, besides Gu Bai, Mr. Shao held the most power, undoubtedly.
Mr. Shao also expressed his excitement and gratitude to Gu Bai.
Gu Bai nodded indifferently and continued speaking.
"Xiao Qiang will serve as the Director of the Comprehensive Office, and personnel appointments in the Administration Department, Public Relations Department, and Human Resources Department will also be her responsibility.
In addition, a Film and Television Investment Department is specially established, with the department head role concurrently held by Xiao Qiang, which will directly liaise with the General Manager’s Office."
Another round of applause ensued.
"As for the Finance Department Director, it will still be Director Yi Fangqin, and it will also directly liaise with the General Manager’s Office."
Yi Fangqin is a woman in her forties.
Very ordinary, the kind that would be unnoticeable in a crowd, she was previously a lecturer in the finance management program at Finance University, brought in by Gu Bai at a high cost.
As an investment company, financial issues are of utmost importance. Yi Fangqin was personally promoted by him and was a trusted confidante.
Moreover, this is a temporary measure; once the reward for the system’s intelligent robot is delivered, everything will improve. Currently, he lacks a strong foundation and accumulation.
"Thank you, President Gu."
Yi Fangqin, sitting next to Xiao Qiang, promptly stood up to express gratitude.
After appointing the highest positions in the three basic departments, Gu Bai then told Xiao Qiang: "Prepare an administrative personnel recruitment meeting for the General Manager’s Office; I will personally conduct the interviews."
Xiao Qiang quickly nodded.
"I’ll handle it as soon as possible."
Xiao Qiang was now puzzled, unsure of what strategy Gu Bai was implementing. She was already quite satisfied with being the Director of a Comprehensive Office, an administrative function role, yet still had the right to participate in company decisions. And now, being asked to concurrently manage a Film and Television Investment Department—what could this mean?
However, Xiao Qiang wasn’t foolish enough to question Gu Bai in front of so many people, planning to ask after the meeting instead.
"If there are no objections to the personnel appointments, then it’s decided."
After speaking, Gu Bai scanned the high-level executives present.
As the 100% majority shareholder, what he said went in the company. Who dared oppose? Everyone clapped quickly to express agreement.
"Since there are no objections to the first phase of the meeting, let’s proceed directly to the second phase of today’s meeting.
Director Shao, Director Xiao, Director Yi, please record every word I say next; this is the company’s first strategic goal."
The three immediately straightened their postures, waiting for Gu Bai to speak.
"In the next week, I will independently inject 10 billion RMB, of which 3 billion will be allocated as project funds to the Investment Management Department. Director Shao, I need you to complete investments in at least five high-quality projects that pass the risk assessment over the next quarter, primarily within the internet industry and the financial and entertainment sectors.
In addition, 2 billion will be allocated as special funds for the Film and Television Investment Department, which I will fully oversee.
The remaining 5 billion will be planned later."
After Gu Bai finished speaking, the management staff below were in an uproar.
Investing 10 billion?
It is no exaggeration to say that although this 10 billion won’t make Black Swan Capital an industry giant overnight, it will definitely qualify it as a top-tier company!
This is genuine cash flow; once the news spreads, countless companies in need of investment will likely flock to Black Swan Capital, imploring them to invest.
However, there are drawbacks; currently, Black Swan Capital is too newly established and lacks significant influence. Some companies urgent for funds might not care and would still engage with them.
But those not lacking money but resources and channels might not consider Black Swan Capital.
Yet, there’s no need to worry about this; even giants like Tencent took one step at a time. At least Black Swan Capital’s starting point is leagues higher than Tencent’s.
Amidst the noisy conference room, Gu Bai frowned slightly, remaining composed.
Noticing Gu Bai’s expression, Xiao Qiang immediately assumed her secretarial duties, pounding the table heavily a few times.
"Quiet! You’ll have time to discuss after President Gu finishes speaking!"
Seeing them quiet down, Gu Bai cast an appreciative glance at Xiao Qiang and continued, "Next, Director Xiao’s task is to cooperate with the Public Relations Department to disseminate our 10 billion capital injection news widely. I want the entire capital industry to know the wolf is here!
Director Shao, I’ll assign you a task next; what it is will be revealed after the meeting."
Mr. Shao also reined in his excitement, nodding in agreement.
He hadn’t anticipated that, having transferred from IDG in such a short time, he would be controlling 3 billion in capital. Although not independently, as a starting point, it was already something to celebrate.
This meeting lasted nearly two hours.
Before it ended, Gu Bai glanced at the documents and said, "Is Shang Yu, the General Manager of Black Swan Entertainment, present?"
As soon as he finished speaking, a middle-aged man sitting at the end of the table stood up.
"President Gu, I am Shang Yu."
Gu Bai nodded.
"Next, besides Mr. Shao, Xiao Qiang, Yi Fangqin, and Shang Yu, the rest of you can go back to your tasks."
As Gu Bai finished speaking, the group of executives stood up, gathered their documents, and orderly exited the conference room.