"What kind of play are we putting on?" Kajie Meizi asked excitedly.
"These one hundred Indian high-tech talents and professors, you will be in charge of recruiting them, making it known that Kajie Corporation is urgently in need of such talent. We must publicize it widely. I, on the other hand, will be returning to Hua Xia shortly." Chen Feng explained.
"You're returning to Hua Xia? And then?" Kajie Meizi was a bit confused.
This was a daunting task, so why was Chen Feng leaving first?
"Then, you will have the one hundred Indian high-tech talents and professors stay in Qingjiu Country for a month. During this month, you will take them around Qingjiu Country and show them a good time. This way, Zhang Zishan, Zhang Zihao, and those in Qingjiu Country will not suspect that these one hundred Indian high-tech talents and professors are needed by Jiangcheng University of Technology. If they don't suspect, they won't try to sabotage us in secret. After half a month of observation, they will retreat in disarray." Chen Feng explained a bit.
"Chen Feng, your strategy of feinting in the east and attacking in the west is quite good, but the problem is, there's a one-month gap in between. Isn't that a waste of time? You mentioned earlier that Jiangcheng University of Technology needs to upgrade to a 985 university and time is tight. Is it not ideal to waste a month like this?" Kajie Meizi probed.
"Kajie Meizi, I already have a plan for the issue you've raised. This month will not be wasted at all. As soon as I return to Mingshan Town in Hua Xia, I will immediately begin expanding Jiangcheng University of Technology. The current campus area of Jiangcheng University of Technology is still too small, especially the world-class laboratories. During this month, I will spare no effort in building the world-class laboratories for Jiangcheng University of Technology. Once these laboratories are built, the one hundred Indian world-class high-tech talents and professors will feel even more secure staying at Jiangcheng University of Technology. High-tech talents can be found if you spend enough money. That's not the hardest part; the hardest part is how to retain talent. World-class laboratories can definitely retain high-tech talents!" Chen Feng explained patiently.
"Chen Feng, I don't think it's just about retaining talent." Kajie Meizi ventured.
"Then tell me, why am I rushing to build world-class laboratories?" Chen Feng asked with a smile.
"It's to elevate the economy of Mingshan City to another level. Others may not know the economic situation of Mingshan City, but I do. Eighty percent of it is high-tech industry. For the high-tech industry to continue to earn substantial profits, it must have a large pool of talent. To put it plainly, while on the surface you are aiming to upgrade Jiangcheng University of Technology to a 985 university, in reality, you are building a powerful engine for Mingshan City's economy. The city with more talent has stronger development potential!" Kajie Meizi explained seriously.
"Kajie Meizi, you've guessed correctly. As expected of my most capable business assistant, you can see the essence of the matter at once. Because what I'm doing this time concerns the great development of Mingshan City's economy and my future political prospects, we absolutely cannot allow Wang Zishan, Wang Zihao, or Qingjiu Country to cause any sabotage." Chen Feng said earnestly.
"Chen Feng, rest assured, I will definitely play my part well this time. By the way, Chen Feng, besides the one hundred high-tech talents and professors needed by Jiangcheng University of Technology, can I tag along and recruit a few dozen world-class high-tech talents and professors for myself? As you know, the companies under your control in Qingjiu Country have developed very rapidly in recent years, and we're starting to have a shortage of talent. This is a good opportunity to hitch a ride." Kajie Meizi probed.
"Unconditionally agreed." Chen Feng smiled calmly.
At the same time, he greatly admired Kajie Meizi in his heart.
In terms of talent, Kajie Meizi's talent for business wasn't as high as Li Hongling's, but that didn't affect Kajie Meizi's improvement in business capabilities. This showed that Kajie Meizi had put in her heart and soul over the past few years. As the saying goes, diligence can compensate for lack of talent.
"But the problem is, if I recruit dozens more world-class high-tech talents, plus your one hundred high-tech talents and professors, do you have that much money?" Kajie Meizi probed.
What is the most expensive thing these days? To put it plainly, anything related to technology is particularly expensive. To give a simple example, why is Google's cost so high? It's mainly due to high talent expenditure.
"Kajie Meizi, you might have misunderstood. The recruitment of a large number of high-tech talents by Jiangcheng University of Technology is funded jointly by the finances of Mingshan City, Jiangcheng City, and the provincial capital. There's no need to worry about the money." Chen Feng explained.
"Ah? The money isn't coming from you? I recall you like to personally spend money on some things, don't you?" Kajie Meizi asked, feeling dizzy.
"Kajie Meizi, I do like to spend my own money on some things, but that's limited to doing some charity. In other areas, I rarely spend my own money. Most of my money needs to be used to maintain my relationships in the political arena. Let me put it this way, in Hua Xia, if you want to enter the higher echelons of power, it's impossible without money and connections. Wanting to become a provincial governor or a national leader by passing civil service exams is a pipe dream. The essence of Hua Xia's political arena, like that of the United States and Qingjiu Country, is fundamentally a field of money and power." Chen Feng explained.
"Chen Feng, I was superficial. For all these years, I thought you were like a rich young master, throwing money around just for a good reputation. It turns out you have long-term plans." Kajie Meizi said, full of admiration.
"Kajie Meizi, you're not an outsider, so I won't lie to you. My ambitions are great. Money and minor official positions are not what I pursue. I aim to enter the higher echelons of Hua Xia's political arena and become a formidable figure who can change the destiny of Hua Xia. In the past hundred years, Hua Xia has been lagging behind the world. It's time to return to the world's peak. Also, the common people of Hua Xia have suffered for thousands of years; they cannot continue to suffer!" Chen Feng replied firmly.
"Chen Feng, with your vision and ambition, I can't help but admire you. Whether in Hua Xia or Qingjiu Country, young people your age are focused on how to make money and how to chase women, playing around with apps like Momo and Tantan. You are different; your inner aspirations are like the sea, unfathomable. By the way, Chen Feng, I have a doubt: entering the higher echelons of Hua Xia's political arena requires an extraordinary amount of money. If you use all your money on expanding your connections, then how will you manage other aspects of your finances? For instance, if you want to do good deeds or help your women, where will you get so much money?" Kajie Meizi probed.
"That's simple. Besides the money from my businesses, I also have illicit income." Chen Feng replied meaningfully.
"What? You have illicit income?" Kajie Meizi was stunned.
"Yes, I definitely have illicit income. Looking at Hua Xia's political arena, if I didn't engage in illicit income, I wouldn't have reached this point. Although Mingshan City is just a county-level city, it is still a municipal-level political arena." Chen Feng explained.
"That's strange. Not only in Hua Xia's political arena, but aren't all political arenas worldwide advocating for integrity? How can you say that if you engage in illicit income, you won't be able to survive in mid-to-high-level politics?" Kajie Meizi asked, full of confusion.
She was just a businesswoman and didn't really understand political matters.
"To put it simply, if water is too clear, it will have no fish. Everyone is greedy for money; if you are not greedy, you are an anomaly, and they won't allow you to stay with them. Therefore, I still have to accept the money that should be collected. This time, after dealing with Wang Zishan, Wang Zihao, and your Qingjiu Country, I will return to Hua Xia to collect some illicit income. I plan to give all of this money to my women. You've been with me for so long, and I haven't properly rewarded you yet." Chen Feng said with a smile.
"Ah? You're going back to Hua Xia to collect illicit income this time? Can you tell me what kind of illicit income it is?" Kajie Meizi asked cautiously.