"Hello, hello, it's fate that we meet again," Zhou Dewen said with a smile.
"Right, let me introduce myself, my name is Zhou Dewen, and what's yours?" he added.
"I'm Li Jiayi," the girl replied with a smile.
"Li Jiayi, what a beautiful name!" Zhou Dewen exclaimed enthusiastically.
Seeing them chatting happily, the sycophant beside them became displeased. He said unhappily, "Let me introduce myself, my name is Niu Ben."
"Hello, hello," Zhou Dewen replied with a smile.
Noticing Li Jiayi looking at Wang Yue, Zhou Dewen quickly introduced, "This is my childhood friend, Wang Yue."
"Hello to you both," Wang Yue said, nodding to them with a smile.
"Jiayi, let's go," Niu Ben urged at this point.
Li Jiayi ignored Niu Ben and turned to Wang Yue, saying, "Shall we team up?"
"Sure, sure!" Zhou Dewen immediately agreed, "It would be my honor!"
Niu Ben's expression shifted from one to another. His gaze at Zhou Dewen became increasingly unfriendly, while his eyes on Wang Yue were filled with caution. This man was too handsome, making him feel threatened. Wang Yue naturally noticed Niu Ben's peculiarity but couldn't be bothered. Reluctantly, the four of them eventually formed a team and explored Jianmen Pass together. The day passed quickly. Fortunately, they got along quite harmoniously, and no untoward incidents occurred. In the evening, the four bid farewell in pairs, marking the end of their day at Jianmen Pass. Zhou Dewen and Wang Yue also discussed returning home the next day. One reason was that Dai Li had to work and didn't have much free time. Another was that they were in an unfamiliar place and there wasn't much to do. Everything was proceeding as planned. The next day, the two boarded the train back home. The trip had been sudden, and its end was equally abrupt, much like youth. Wang Yue had gained a lot, both from the Fuxi Nine Needles and the Ten Great Tonics Pill. In the evening, Wang Yue returned home. By then, more than half of his vacation had passed. Tomorrow was October 4th, and Wang Yue needed to attend to important matters. The next morning, Wang Yue first visited the advertising company to inspect the completed signboard. Overall, he was very satisfied. Then came the installation of the signboard, which was simple, as he had the advertising company send workers to install it. Afterward, Wang Yue posted job openings on 58.com. One deputy store manager and three store clerks were needed. The deputy store manager's salary was a base of 2500 yuan per month, plus performance bonuses. The store clerks' salary was a base of 1500 yuan per month, plus performance bonuses. They also offered five social insurances and one housing fund. Don't underestimate this salary. In 2010, the minimum wage standard in Sichuan Province's first tier was only 850 yuan. And this was in their small county town. Moreover, they offered the five social insurances and one housing fund. As soon as Wang Yue's recruitment notice was posted, he received many applications within half a day. Wang Yue screened a few resumes. There were fewer applicants for the deputy store manager position. In the end, Wang Yue selected a woman named Liu Qingxia. This woman was 29 years old, had three years of experience managing a chain milk tea shop, and was attractive, making her a relatively ideal candidate. As for the store clerk positions, there were many applicants, mostly young women with pleasant appearances. Wang Yue sent interview invitations to six of them via text message. The interviews were scheduled for 10 a.m. on the 5th, at his milk tea shop. This was Wang Yue's first time being a boss, and he even felt a little nervous, even searching online for tips on how to interview new employees. However, after browsing for a while, he felt it was unnecessary; it was just a milk tea shop employee, so it would come down to chemistry and first impressions. Busy times always fly by quickly. After finalizing the interview arrangements, the day was almost over. Wang Yue went to bed early. The next morning, he arrived at his milk tea shop. The newly renovated shop was simple and beautiful, with the feel of a trendy milk tea shop from later years. If students saw such a shop, they would undoubtedly be drawn to visit. Wang Yue arrived about an hour early. As he approached, he saw a well-dressed young woman standing under the "Mercury Records" signboard. Judging by her appearance, she seemed to be around 21 years old. Wang Yue walked over, and the girl noticed him. They looked at each other. "Are you here for an interview too?" the girl asked first. Wang Yue smiled; he recognized this girl – Liu Qingxia, who was interviewing for the deputy store manager position. She looked even younger in person than in her photo. It was hard to believe she was already 29. "Why are you here so early?" Wang Yue asked. "Of course, to make a good impression on the boss," Liu Qingxia said frankly. "Aren't you here early too?" Then she saw Wang Yue take out his key and open the door. Liu Qingxia's mind went blank for a moment. "What are you waiting for? Since you're early, let's have the interview first," Wang Yue said with a smile. "You... you're the boss?" Liu Qingxia had assumed Wang Yue was a student working to support himself. But he was the boss? "Of course, don't I look the part?" Wang Yue found a table, sat down, and gestured to a chair, saying, "Please have a seat." "Okay," Liu Qingxia finally came to her senses and sat down gracefully. Although surprised by Wang Yue's age, once she regained her composure, she wasn't entirely surprised, as some people were born with silver spoons in their mouths. "Please give me a brief self-introduction," Wang Yue said with a smile. "Hello, boss. My name is Liu Qingxia. I have three years of experience managing a milk tea shop, so I am confident I can excel in this job." Liu Qingxia spoke with full confidence. Wang Yue nodded and then asked, "Why did you leave your previous job?" "Relationship reasons," Liu Qingxia explained. "My ex-boyfriend was the deputy store manager there. We broke up for some reason, so I resigned." "Alright, I've asked all my questions. Do you have any questions for me?" Wang Yue asked with a smile. "I have only one question: is the salary really a base of 2500 plus performance commission? What's the highest I can earn?" Liu Qingxia asked, looking at Wang Yue. "Base salary of 2500 plus 2.5% of the turnover as commission, with no upper limit," Wang Yue said with a smile. "Okay, I have no more questions," Liu Qingxia replied with a smile. She was very satisfied with this salary. It was unlikely any other milk tea shop in this small county town offered such generous benefits. This was due to Wang Yue's great confidence stemming from the milk tea recipe. After all, the more he sold, the more he would earn. "Good, you're hired. Is there any problem with you starting on the 8th?" Wang Yue asked. "No problem," Liu Qingxia nodded. "Welcome to the team," Wang Yue stood up and shook Liu Qingxia's hand. He now had his first employee. He had taken his first step towards becoming a wicked capitalist.