The other party's answer did not displease Yu Zhou.
He knew very well that people like this were not without capability.
Secretaries in state-owned enterprises, especially large ones, were among the most capable individuals within these corporations.
While some might ascend through connections, others in decision-making roles often had their reasons.
However, secretaries were the doers. No matter whose chief secretary, they were never simple figures.
Of course, if someone with powerful connections became a chief secretary, they would not leave the stable haven of state-owned enterprises. With such formidable connections, why would they resign?
"You should know what I want to ask you. Can you tell me? If you can, after I investigate thoroughly, I can determine if you can come to the company to be my assistant."
Finally, after a period of contemplation, Yu Zhou spoke.
This question was unavoidable and necessary to clarify.
If he were to hire a secretary for an assistant role without proper vetting, and they lacked loyalty, it was almost certain that nothing would escape their notice.
At that point, no matter how much effort he put in, the outcome would be tragic. Yu Zhou did not want such an end, so this matter had to be clarified.
Tang Long also understood this topic was unavoidable. The reason he hadn't spoken earlier was that Liang Xiaohai was not his employer.
Now that only Yu Zhou and Tang Long remained in the office, there was nothing that couldn't be said.
After steadying his emotions, Tang Long finally said, "Actually, it's not complicated. My leader had an accident."
"I was his chief secretary. Regardless, the company would no longer allow me to stay in core departments. So, I had no choice but to leave Nanhua and see if I had a place in society."
Ultimately, Tang Long revealed the specific reason.
As for Yu Zhou, his expression was one of "just as I expected."
In large state-owned enterprises, even in construction companies, labor-intensive industries like these, there were bound to be internal struggles.
These struggles might not be life-or-death, but once someone fell, their entire faction would naturally disappear from the company's view.
Even if one had the ability and means to prevent the company from acting so indiscriminately, directly transferring you to a sinecure position, completely removed from core departments, was a normal course of action.
Tang Long, standing before him, was likely a victim of such circumstances. He still harbored ambitions and wanted to apply his skills.
However, with his leader's downfall, he could only be implicated. Of course, due to the nature of state-owned enterprises, such employees could not be directly fired or laid off.
But being transferred to a sinecure department for a young person full of unfulfilled ambitions was almost equivalent to having no future development prospects.
Could Tang Long, an ambitious elite, accept this? Of course not. Thus, he resigned.
He merely sought better development and a stage to showcase his talents.
After careful consideration, Tang Long's target was Yu Zhou, the "[Three Horses]" company. The reason was not external; it was because Yu Zhou's current displayed ambition was even greater than he had imagined.
This could be seen from the company's full name.
Moreover, his development was currently in a strong upward trend, making Yu Zhou the ideal boss for someone like Tang Long.
"I will send someone to investigate this reason. If what you say is true, then you will be my assistant from now on."
"For now, you can start immediately, beginning as Deputy Director of the Office, so I can observe your capabilities. Then, we can decide on your specific role, whether it be secretary or a dedicated assistant."
Yu Zhou finally spoke after a period of contemplation.
He was quite satisfied with Tang Long.
Tang Long also understood that at this point, there were no other options.
However, the impression this "President Yu" had of him was quite good, which was beyond his expectations.
Before coming, he had feared that President Yu would disregard his words and refuse to see him at all.
After all, many bosses of this caliber were often arrogant, and even when accepting an applicant, their condescending demeanor was hard to change.
However, this Yu Zhou was different. In his eyes, there was a sincerity that even he lacked.
He was someone who had risen from the bottom. He also possessed a peculiar feeling, as if becoming his assistant would be the most correct decision of his life.
This feeling was something Tang Long had never experienced before.
"He's staying?"
When Liang Xiaohai saw Tang Long leave and was instructed by Yu Zhou to collect his new work uniform, he knew Tang Long had decided to stay.
Whether he would become Yu Zhou's assistant still depended on his qualifications, but staying within the "[Three Horses]" company had become a certainty.
After all, since Yu Zhou arrived at the new dried fruit factory and established the company, not a single employee had voluntarily resigned.
He was practically a breath of fresh air in the factory area. He didn't believe Tang Long would still choose to leave after understanding the current situation of "[Three Horses]".
Even if he wasn't offered the assistant position, the possibility of him leaving was very slim.
"He's a talent, but some things still need to be verified."
"If what he said is true, then my assistant will be him!"
"An assistant is a crucial position for a company, even considered high management. Therefore, caution is necessary."
Yu Zhou did not agree immediately but acknowledged that verification was indeed necessary.
Talent is rare; recruit without being bound by convention. This was currently the most important thing for Yu Zhou at the "[Three Horses]" company.
"As long as you are satisfied, you do indeed lack an assistant right now!"
Upon hearing Yu Zhou's words, Liang Xiaohai nodded in satisfaction. Regardless of the outcome, the current dried food company had entered its stride.
Its scale was now incomparably larger than before.
Sometimes, in the face of such circumstances, making changes and compromises was very necessary.