"Not just me, but you'll need an assistant later on too."
"As the company grows, there will be many things for us to manage."
"You can't possibly handle all your responsibilities alone, so you need an assistant, even more than I do."
Yu Zhou said to the other person with a smile.
Just a few months ago, Liang Xiaohai was the deputy director of a factory on the verge of bankruptcy. He had never dreamed that such a factory would end up the way it was under his new boss.
It was more than just a resurrection from the dead.
While their factory had been profitable before, it was due to the favoritism of the municipal government.
But now, things were different. The entire sales channel had been opened, and although the new products hadn't fully captured the market yet, they were close.
In this situation, no matter how much the factory developed steadily in the future, he, the deputy director, had truly struck gold.
It was worth noting that after the company was established, he had stepped down from his former position as deputy director and became the deputy general manager of "Three Horses" Company.
Even though Yu Zhou still held the position of General Manager, all the overall operations fell to him. Yu Zhou merely handled the duties of the chairman.
As for himself, he didn't even know why he possessed such capabilities.
He, who was a deputy director before, had never dared to imagine that he would one day become the deputy general manager of a flourishing enterprise.
Even though his salary hadn't fully increased yet, according to what Yu Zhou had said before, his salary would soon surpass that of many factory directors within half a year.
This was all the result of his own hard work.
"It's okay for now, just a bit too busy to be home often. But since we've come this far, an assistant is inevitable. I'll keep an eye out for one."
"If I find a suitable candidate, I'll hire them right away."
Liang Xiaohai scratched his head awkwardly. Even though he and Yu Zhou were now very familiar with each other, Liang Xiaohai still felt a bit embarrassed to talk about finding an assistant in front of Yu Zhou.
After all, in the conventional mindset of many people, assistants or secretaries were considered a luxury.
Of course, it was out of necessity that he was willing to overlook such considerations.
As for what the future held, he didn't have a clear plan in his heart yet. It could only be said that some things, even if they were deeply rooted in your heart, could still change.
This kind of change was particularly profound for someone like Liang Xiaohai.
"Beep beep beep! Beep beep beep!"
Just as Yu Zhou was discussing with Liang Xiaohai about future development and how to stabilize the market for "Three Horses" Company, the office landline rang.
In this era, even though Yu Zhou had a mobile phone, the mainstream way of communication was still through office landlines or home landlines.
He casually picked up the receiver, his expression unchanged.
But the moment he picked up the handset, the voice from the other end completely stunned Yu Zhou.
"Hehehe! Are you Mr. Yu?"
"Don't speak now, listen to me!"
"You can call home now and ask if your wife is still at home, or you can look for people everywhere to find your wife."
"But if you can't find her, then call me back! I promise to give you a different kind of surprise!"
The tone from the other end of the line was very clear. In an instant, Yu Zhou's scalp tingled.
What was going on? Had he encountered a kidnapping case? That shouldn't be right! His pregnant wife had been at Tailong Light Industry during this period. Even at work, there wouldn't be any negligence in terms of safety.
How could something like this happen?
Even though Yu Zhou understood that in this era, public security was indeed not as good as in later times, with frequent kidnapping and robbery cases, he hadn't expected to encounter such a situation.
What was this? Had his success in starting a company and becoming a boss attracted jealousy, leading to the kidnapping of his wife?
"Don't get agitated. If you have any demands, you can state them now."
"As long as I can fulfill them, I won't refuse. Whether it's money or something else, just name it, and as long as you guarantee my wife's safety, I promise to do it."
Yu Zhou said urgently.
In an instant, Liang Xiaohai, who was beside Yu Zhou, was also stunned.
What was happening? Had something gone wrong?
The next second, several people rushed into Yu Zhou's office, especially Qin Feng and Wu Dabiao, their anxious expressions clearly visible.
"Brother! Uncle called and said sister-in-law is missing!"
"Did something happen? How could sister-in-law be missing?"
These two were the closest people to Yu Zhou. While it was true that their capabilities weren't particularly strong, one couldn't deny that if Yu Zhou were to name the people he trusted most, Wu Dabiao and Qin Feng would definitely be among the most important.
Among them, Wu Dabiao was Yu Zhou's childhood friend. Even if he betrayed anyone else, he would never betray him.
As for Qin Feng, whether it was the information Yu Zhou had heard in his previous life or his current behavior, it perfectly demonstrated his loyalty.
If there was a request or a sacrifice to be made, this person would not hesitate to sacrifice himself for those he cared about.
If they were this anxious, it meant that his wife, Jiang Jie, was indeed missing?
"Hehehe! You're quite quick to react!"
"I'll give you three days to gather one million cash. I'll call you then and tell you where to put it."
"Remember, don't call the police, and don't try to find her yourself. You won't be able to."
The sinister laughter from the other end of the phone became even more pronounced, causing Yu Zhou's face to darken instantly.
It seemed something had indeed happened. Not only was there trouble at home, but his wife had probably also fallen into misfortune.
"I want to hear my wife's voice to confirm you haven't mistreated her. Otherwise, you won't get a penny, and I'll dig three feet deep to find you and take revenge!"
Yu Zhou said anxiously.
He couldn't guarantee if this would have any effect, but this was the only way to proceed at the moment. He had to ensure his wife's safety and that they would treat her well before receiving the money.
Otherwise, even if he found his wife later, the consequences would be unimaginable.
He knew how strong-willed Jiang Jie was. If she were to be insulted or subjected to anything, Yu Zhou couldn't even imagine what the consequences would be.
"Stop talking nonsense, prepare the money when I tell you to!"
"Do you really not want your wife to be well?"
The voice on the other end of the line suddenly became extremely furious. Did a relative of a hostage dare to be so arrogant? Perhaps he hadn't understood his predicament yet.