Chapter 57: Chapter 57: Aren’t You Afraid Wu Yifan Will See You?
Seeing Gu Bai and Mr. Shao shake hands, the staff from the headhunting company couldn’t hide their delight.
If they successfully collaborate, they would also receive a handsome commission.
"Congratulations, Mr. Shao, congratulations, President Gu. I won’t disturb you any longer."
Xiao Qiang saw that the two had already reached a superficial agreement and knew that her chances were slim. She stood up, smiled at them, and prepared to leave, looking decisive.
"Miss Xiao, please wait."
Xiao Qiang, who had already left her seat, turned her head back in confusion when she heard this and looked at Gu Bai.
"President Gu, is there something else?"
Gu Bai smiled, "Although I already have an industry elite like Mr. Shao joining our company, I don’t want to give up on you, Miss Xiao. After all, who would complain about having too much talent under them?"
"President Gu, do you mean...?"
Gu Bai leaned back in his chair.
"If you don’t mind, I can invite you to join my company alongside Mr. Shao. In terms of salary, it will be at the same level as Mr. Shao, and I can promise to set up a new investment department. I won’t interfere with its operations; as long as you have the capability, it can be run entirely by you.
Of course, not immediately, but certainly within a year. This can be included in the contract. If I fail to meet this condition within a year, you can leave unconditionally, and the company will compensate you for your time loss."
Since I chose the investment industry, Gu Bai wouldn’t limit himself to his own perspective. Frankly speaking, in his past life, he was just an ordinary person with limited understanding of market changes, mostly knowing a bit more about the entertainment industry.
Now, with an industry-savvy elite like Xiao Qiang, why not give her a chance?
Moreover, Gu Bai does not immediately entrust power to her, thus allowing a period for examination. If she performs well during this period, Gu Bai will truly trust her; if not, she can do whatever she wants—capital doesn’t nourish idle people.
Hearing Gu Bai’s words, a gleam flashed in Xiao Qiang’s eyes.
"You’re not joking, President Gu?"
Gu Bai spread his hands, with a charming smile on his face.
"I never joke in formal settings."
"If that’s the case, then I agree."
Xiao Qiang’s thoughts were very straightforward.
She had no reason to refuse. She was already looking for a job, and it was a great fortune that Gu Bai noticed her, especially with such favorable conditions.
Does anyone really think that having an MBA from Harvard Business School means you can casually pick any job?
For an average small company, this might be true, but is it for Gu Bai’s company?
A five-billion-scale investment company isn’t considered large in the investment market, but there are definitely many people trying to get in.
The headhunting company’s staff couldn’t help but grin at this scene. Their company calculates commission per head, and finding such a two-for-one deal in investment is rare.
Gu Bai glanced at him but didn’t care.
Who wouldn’t be happy making money?
Since it was over, Gu Bai put his sunglasses back on.
"The company is located in the Hu Shang Center Building. Tomorrow at 2 p.m., just go to the 30th floor and find someone named Yan Xiaobo to sign the contract. Our company is on the 55th floor, still under renovation, but you can start contacting your old subordinates. The company is in its infancy, and we need people."
"Understood."
"President Gu, no worries."
Gu Bai nodded. Then, he turned to the headhunting staff: "You should also pay attention to recruiting mid-level managers for our company. I hope it will be done in the next few days."
Hearing Gu Bai’s words, he nodded like a chicken pecking at rice.
"President Gu, don’t worry. All major departments in our company are working hard on this order, and we’ll hand you the list within the next two days."
Only then did Gu Bai leave satisfied.
It wasn’t until Gu Bai had left Starbucks that Mr. Shao asked the headhunting staff.
"Does President Gu have another order with your company?"
Hearing this question, he smiled mysteriously: "All the mid-to-high-level positions in your company should come from our company. I can’t disclose the exact number, but I can tell you President Gu has already paid more than a seven-digit commission."
Xiao Qiang and Mr. Shao smiled helplessly upon hearing this.
This is the gap between people. Some people search everywhere for a job without luck, while others effortlessly open a company, only needing to spend RMB to recruit people.
Gu Bai, of course, couldn’t hear their comments from behind. He drove straight to Finance University.
He had already scheduled a meeting with Zhang Yumeng.
Despite having Qi Man’s company every day, as a so-called playboy, it’s all about equal attention; no single "fish" should receive all the favor.
When Gu Bai’s Porsche 918 drove unimpeded to the front of the Finance University building, he pulled out his phone to call Zhang Yumeng.
In her dorm room, Zhang Yumeng had almost finished dressing up.
Her long hair hung loosely over her shoulders, and on her upper body, she wore a black camisole, which seemed quite loose, revealing a flat belly and a vertical belly button.
On the lower body, she wore simple shorts, showcasing her long, white legs.
When Gu Bai’s call came through, she quickly answered.
"I’ve finished putting on my makeup. Wait for me downstairs; I’ll be right down."
With that, she stuffed her phone into her bag and prepared to leave.
"Yu Meng, where are you going? Are you going to see your Gu Bai oppa?"
Shi Jingjing hugged Zhang Yumeng from behind and laughed mischievously.
"Yeah, jealous? Want to come along?"
"Hehe, if you’re willing to take me, I wouldn’t mind!"
"You’re dreaming."
Listening to their banter, Yao Pei, who was sitting nearby reading a book, hesitated before slowly asking, "Are you still in touch with that Gu Bai?"
Upon hearing Yao Pei’s words, Zhang Yumeng awkwardly nodded.
After the incident at the mall last time, Zhang Yumeng had lied to Yao Pei saying they broke up, and now she’s publicly admitting she’s going to see Gu Bai, kind of slapping herself in the face.
Yao Pei shook her head.
"Yu Meng, we’ve known each other for three years now. I’ve always considered everyone in this dorm to be my closest sisters. There’s something I know I shouldn’t say, but I still want to advise you.
This Gu Bai is handsome and rich. If he genuinely likes you, it’s your good fortune. But from the looks of it, he’s just planning to play around; don’t get too deeply involved.
Some things are more real when you earn them yourself; what others give you is ultimately theirs to give."
As soon as Yao Pei finished speaking, Zhang Yumeng’s face turned cold.
"Sister Pei, don’t you think you’re meddling a bit too much?"
"I’m only saying this because of our years of sisterhood. If it were someone else, I wouldn’t even give them a glance!"
Seeing her good intentions being regarded as unwelcome and being told she’s meddling too much, Yao Pei was a bit embarrassed and her tone became a bit heavier.
"I’ll handle my own matters myself; I don’t need others to interfere. Just take care of yourself."
"Didn’t you see the fate of that Liu Xueping from the management department? You insist on going down the same path and reaching that end to be happy?"
Liu Xueping was a girl in the management department who caught a rich second-generation heir as a freshman, thinking she had struck gold. But after a short time, she was dumped, ended up pregnant, and caused a scene at school with her family. Although she got quite a bit of compensation, she was too embarrassed to continue studying and dropped out.
Yao Pei knew she shouldn’t say these things, but she couldn’t help herself, thinking it was for her own good.
Zhang Yumeng knew her tone was a bit harsh but had no intention of apologizing. She picked up her bag and left the dorm room.
Yao Pei’s words made sense, and Zhang Yumeng understood.
If she had spoken privately, Zhang Yumeng might have placated her, avoiding anger. But why did she have to say it in front of everyone?
Wasn’t she directly accusing her of being a gold-digger like Liu Xueping?
She’s not the type like Qi Man who likes to lay everything out in the open; how is she supposed to live in the dorm now?
With a gloomy face, she went downstairs but didn’t see Gu Bai’s Night Shadow. Instead, a white Porsche 918 was parked nearby. As a former salesperson at the Lamborghini 4S store, she recognized these top sports cars. She slowly walked towards the 918, wanting to see if it was Gu Bai’s car, and directly saw his face through the windshield. Zhang Yumeng swiftly adjusted her expression, not wanting to show any negative emotions in front of Gu Bai.
Gu Bai, sitting in the car, naturally saw Zhang Yumeng.
The passenger door opened, and Zhang Yumeng casually got in.
As soon as Zhang Yumeng sat down, Gu Bai couldn’t help but ask, "You’re dressed like that, aren’t you afraid Wu Yifan will see you?"
"Huh?"
Zhang Yumeng looked perplexed.
"What if he sees me?"
Gu Bai shook his head: "It’s nothing, it’s nothing."
Zhang Yumeng was bewildered but quickly changed her expression, excitedly saying, "When did you change cars? Porsche 918, it’s expensive, right?"
"The previous car, you crashed it in Hang City, it’s back in Italy for repairs."
"What? Are you okay?"
She showed a worried expression toward Gu Bai as she spoke.
Gu Bai hit the gas pedal, driving away from the dorm, giving her a playful sidelong glance: "Do you think I’d be sitting here if something happened?"
Not until the 918 left Finance University did Gu Bai ask, "Where do you want to go for fun?"
"Listening to me?"
Zhang Yumeng asked excitedly.
Previously with Gu Bai, it was always his arrangements. She hardly ever voiced her opinions, and even when she did, they were directly dismissed by Gu Bai.
Gu Bai nodded.
"Today I’ll indulge you. Do whatever you want."
"Then shall we go watch a movie first?"
Zhang Yumeng tentatively asked a little timidly.
Gu Bai chuckled: "Am I a tiger or something? I said you arrange it, then you arrange it. Why are you acting so pitiful?"
"It’s just I’m worried you might not agree."
She directly set the navigation to the nearest cinema and made a U-turn.
"Alright, your call. Let’s go watch a movie!"