Chapter 29: The Funny Interview

  Zhou Liang has been hanging around Xin Qiao these days, and apart from reporting to Chen Gong, he also occasionally contacts Qin Huaiyu. After all, there are only two people he knows here, although there is actually another one, that is Wei Shuqin, but Zhou Liang doesn't have the guts to flirt with Chen Gong's girlfriend.

  Chen Gong knew that Zhou Liang had already registered at the bureau, so he also let him rest for a few days. However, the company here needs to recruit some people immediately. An enterprise cannot operate normally without any employees, it's not reasonable.

  Yes, a company, although the actual business is not that strong, but it has to look like something on the surface, can't have the general manager and employees all being Zhou Liang alone, that's just like what people outside call a "briefcase company".

  When Qin Huaiyu learned that the Fuhaitongtu Construction Engineering Company was recruiting, she became very enthusiastic and her interest increased greatly. She had never been a judge before, but watching it on TV was quite enjoyable - what's "Non-Verbal" and what's "Super Girl"? This time, she must let Zhou Liang interview with her, and she also wants to personally take charge of the assessment. Well, who made her have some shares too? Let her be, as long as she doesn't mess things up.

  What is the thing that China lacks the least? Talent! Nowadays, young people, except for fools, who doesn't have two skills? Although their lifestyle is lazy and poor, they are not sloppy at work. Everyone is trying to outdo each other. In today's society, it's not easy to get a job. University graduates? At recruitment fairs, people can be pushed to the ground and crawl around. You say whether it's worth it or not. No matter what, whether it's feeding pigs, feeding dogs, guarding warehouses, watching doors, working shifts in factories, whatever work there is, they'll do it.

  Under Chen Gong's instructions, priority was given to hiring local people. When the recruitment notice appeared in the government newspaper of Xin Qiao District, many graduates or those who were dissatisfied with their current jobs came to apply. There were only two examiners, Zhou Liang and Qin Huaiyu.

  The interview in this company is not as formal as the civil service examination, it's quite flexible, and the questions are all sorts of strange, it's not just you asking him, he also has to ask you back, is it a two-way selection now?

  Several people have been met, and Zhou Liang has not yet stated his requirements, but they have already made demands.

  Interviewing Comrade A, "I asked if your company provides food and accommodation? If not, providing food is also okay. It's best to have lunch. And one more thing, is there a transportation allowance? I'm from the countryside, it's very tiring to commute every day... Oh, right, my last question, can I transfer my household registration to your company's collective household?"

  "Hold on, I think it's too tiring for you to commute all the way here to work. Why don't we find someone closer by? We don't want to overwork our employees either. Alright, next one please."

  Zhou Liang thought to himself, by then he wouldn't say anything about dividing the house or introducing a girlfriend through work units anymore, this person seemed like someone from the 1960s.

  Interview with Comrade B has arrived, it's a woman, the resume says she just graduated from university, but she is dressed up like a seductress, and also claims to have English level 4, however when she came in, her Mandarin pronunciation was not accurate. Qin Huaiyu's English has always been top-notch in school, although she didn't major in English, she has a high interest in it, so her spoken language is good, and she can communicate with foreigners without any problem.

  Qin Huaiyu said, "You first repeat your resume in English."

  Comrade B said at the beginning of the interview, "OK, I am..."

  Zhou Liang nodded while listening, "Hmm, quite fluent, not bad." His eyes kept drifting to the other person's thighs. Qin Huaiyu lightly knocked on the table, "Let's take a break for now."

  Interviewer Comrade stared at Qin Huaiyu with wide eyes, and also glanced at Zhou Liang's expression. Zhou Liang was the first to speak up, "Hmm, very good, well said."

  Qin Huaiyu only understood the first sentence of introduction, and didn't know what that woman was rambling on about afterwards. Unhappily, she glanced at Zhou Liang and asked the woman, "Are you sure everything you just said was in English?"

  The woman stood up and left, leaving Zhou Liang's lonely eyes, gazing longingly.

  ……

  The most formidable was Comrade Ben, who sat upright in his chair, pulled out a leather bag from under the table, took out a few sheets of paper and handed them to Zhou Liang and Qin Huaiyu. "Good gentlemen, my main purpose for coming today is to recommend our company's latest financial software..."

  After two days of interviews, the company barely recruited four employees who were slightly more reliable. Fortunately, there was one experienced veteran, and the other three looked normal, spoke clearly, and had no physical disabilities. Qin Huaiyu also found it quite amusing - this is what today's college students are like; they just need to be properly trained.

  Qin Huaiyu called Chen Gong and said there was good news, but Chen Gong didn't know what she meant. What good news could she have? Had her enemy's plane crashed?

  Qin Huaiyu said she had already submitted her resignation to Xiao Xingya, Chen Gong was surprised, "What's wrong, Huaiyu? You're doing well, aren't you? Besides, you're a general manager, with a bright future ahead of you."

  Qin Huaiyu cooed over the phone, "It's all because of you, look at our broken company now, it's really short-staffed, and several of them are fresh graduates with no social or work experience. If I don't take charge, that Zhou Liang is unreliable, he can drink and play, but let him manage people? What does he know? As one of the shareholders, of course, I have to come and take care of it?"

  It turns out that it is indeed a happy event. Qin Huaiyu's work ability and coordination ability are unquestionable, and with her in charge, Chen Gong can also feel more at ease.

  "Huaiyu, put in more effort and prepare the cost estimate and materials for this monitoring station. I'll be the one to present it, so we need to have a solid basis for it. We can't just come up with a poor plan that gets approved, or else we won't be able to win people over with virtue."

  "Alright, I'll take it from here, you just be a good boss and stay out of the way." Qin Huaiyu said with a mischievous tone.

  The bidding registration has ended, Xie Mingjun handed over the list of registered units to Chen Gong's desk. After reading it, Chen Gong frowned and said, "Director Xie, are you sure there are only these few companies?"

  Xie Mingjun replied affirmatively, "Yes, Director Chen, it's these six units."

  It's impossible, Zhou Liang clearly said that he had already signed up. "Thank you, Director Xie, please sit in my office for a moment, I'll go to the restroom." As soon as he left the office, Chen Gong immediately contacted Zhou Liang, "I'm saying, Zhou, are you reliable or not?"

  Zhou Liang didn't seem to understand Chen Gong's meaning, and looked wronged. "Chen Shao, what's wrong? What have I done to offend you again?"

  This week, Lian still dared to ask me, Chen Gongqi was not hitting one place, "Didn't you tell me that you registered at our bureau? Why is there no name of Hongtu in the list given by the people below today? You say, this is not your problem, whose problem is it?"

  Zhou Liang was indeed honest about this matter, "Chen Shao, it's impossible. I personally handed it over to your bureau, and a female colleague received my materials. Moreover, Director Xie also reviewed them. Don't frame me, for heaven's sake."

  Chen Gong felt that Zhou Liang was telling the truth, "I'll investigate again, and if there's anything else, I'll contact you."

  When he returned to the office, Xie Mingjun sat upright at his desk, and Chen Gong also sat in his position. "Director Xie, can you confirm again that there are only these six households?"

  Xie Mingjun thought for a moment and decided to tell the truth, "Director Chen, actually there are two more."

  Chen Gong looked at Xie Mingjun, wanting to hear his further explanation. Xie Mingjun also frankly said, "Director Chen, take a look at this list. They are all construction companies with qualifications of level 2 or above. There are two companies with level 3 qualifications that we have already eliminated because they don't have any competitive strength."

  "Damn it, aren't you kicking my company out? Chen Gong asked him, "Director Xie, think about it, have I ever said that a third-level qualification cannot participate in this bidding? Do you think the earthquake monitoring station project is so huge? As long as it's a construction enterprise, it can be done. What we're competing on isn't qualifications, but price and scheme, understand?"

  Xie Ming can't let things get on his own back, after all, it's not his idea. "Actually, Director Chen, my own intention is that as long as they have registered, they will be included in the initial review. However, once Deng saw it, his opinion was to exclude companies with low qualifications, anyway, there's no hope of winning the bid."

  Chen Gong was speechless towards Director Deng, why did he have to interfere with everything, "Xie Section Chief, don't mind him, reorganize the materials and give me another copy."

  Since the big boss has already made his stance clear, Xie Mingjun had no choice but to follow suit. This Director Deng almost got me to take the blame.

  Finally, after Xie Mingjun handed the new list to Chen Gong, something unexpected happened. Chen Gong crossed out all the enterprises with first-class or above qualifications on the list. Xie Mingjun was baffled and asked directly, "Director Chen, what do you mean?"

  Chen Gong smiled and looked at Xie Mingjun, "Director Xie, my point is that such a large enterprise doesn't need to participate in our small project. It won't make much money, and it would be a waste of manpower, resources, and energy. Let the small enterprises do it instead, it's also a contribution to society, what do you think?"

  Leaders all say so, Xie Mingjun dare not refute, "Yes, yes, yes, Director Chen is still considering it thoroughly, the country and government really consider small and medium-sized enterprises too little, should strongly support, otherwise they will all be monopolized, how can this society progress."

  The news finally reached Deng Peng's ears, and after some thought, he felt that since his friend was only a second-rate qualification and hadn't been kicked out yet, there was still a chance. Anyway, the fewer registration units the better, now it can be said to have achieved its purpose, and also eliminated the strongest competitor.

  Qin Huaiyu and Zhou Liang, based on the materials provided by Chen Gong, carefully prepared this plan book, which is completely tailored to the symptoms, so that anyone can't find any fault. This plan book has also been recognized by relevant departments such as the Construction Bureau. However, there is another good plan book, which was done by Deng Peng's friend, who also had internal information.

  Deng Peng also decided to make another bet, to see if he could tempt Chen Gong. He directly took out 80,000 yuan in cash and placed it on Chen Gong's desk. "Director Chen, a little token of my friend's appreciation. If their company wins the bid this time, there will be more benefits later."

  Chen Gong's excuse finally came, "Director Deng, actually I had already decided to use your friend's company, but their behavior today was really disappointing. Return the money, if it happens again, I'll hand it over to the Discipline Inspection Commission. I've made up my mind, we're going with that Hongtu Company instead, you can leave now."

  Alas, the unlucky Deng Peng didn't know Chen Gong's little abacus, always thinking it was his own fault for not sending cash, this Chen Gong is indeed a stubborn and outdated person.