Rebirth at the Start: This Fate is Too Explosive!

Chapter 244 The Last Interviewee

The only sound in the office for a moment was the rustling of papers turning over.

Ye Fan picked up his water glass and walked to the window, gazing at the distant city skyline; Liu Ruyan sat quietly on the other side of the single sofa, closing her eyes to rest for a moment, her fingertips gently pressing her temples.

Chen Lichuan quickly reviewed the documents and confirmed that all the core terms were correct, especially the clear and explicit wager structure that reflected his determination. He then picked up a pen and solemnly signed his name in the designated area for Party B's signature.

Liu Ruyan opened her eyes, got up and walked to the coffee table. As the legal representative of Hongdou Group, she signed her name on the first party's side. Then she took out a bright red official seal from the folder she was carrying and stamped it clearly on the contract with a "click".

At this moment, Chen Lichuan officially became the general manager of Hongdou Capital.

Ye Fan put down his water glass and walked back, patting Chen Lichuan on the shoulder. The pat wasn't forceful, but it carried a sense of entrusting him with a heavy responsibility. His tone was sincere and firm: "President Chen, although you voluntarily offered to work with zero base salary, relying solely on performance, I, Ye Fan, always provide the necessary guarantees. The base annual salary is tentatively set at 500,000. This amount isn't much, but it's recognition of your status and a basic guarantee for your livelihood."

He abruptly changed the subject, his eyes sharp and encouraging: "As for the real big prizes later—profit sharing, bonuses based on company performance, and future stock options... whether you can get them, how much you can get, and how high your ceiling is, it all depends on your own abilities! I've set the stage for you, the lights are on, and from now on, whether you're a dragon or a worm depends entirely on your capabilities, Chen Lichuan!"

Ye Fan could have done exactly what Chen Lichuan said during their earlier discussion—that he didn't need to pay any salary. However, Ye Fan felt that if he wasn't generous to his subordinates and was instead stingy, the company was destined not to go far.

A strong sense of warmth and responsibility welled up in Chen Lichuan's heart.

In this world where capital reigns supreme, and where one is accustomed to ruthless calculations and equivalent exchanges, Ye Fan's insistence on providing a decent basic annual salary even after Ye Fan proactively proposed almost harsh conditions far exceeded his expectations.

This is not only a sign of trust in his abilities, but also a demonstration of human warmth.

"Rest assured, Mr. Ye! Rest assured, Ms. Liu!" Chen Lichuan's voice was calm and resolute, carrying a do-or-die promise. "I, Chen Lichuan, will definitely do my utmost and live up to your expectations!"

Ye Fan nodded in satisfaction: "Okay! Let's find a place nearby for lunch and a rest. In the afternoon, we'll go directly to the Hongdou Group building in the Hexi CBD to report for duty."

He turned to Liu Ruyan: "President Liu, President Chen will be arriving this afternoon. Please personally show him around the group and then introduce him to Zhang Yi, the group's HR manager."

"Understood, Mr. Ye." Liu Ruyan replied immediately, her eyes regaining their usual shrewdness and competence. "I will inform Manager Zhang in advance and fully cooperate with General Manager Chen."

Ye Fan concluded by giving Chen Lichuan his core task: "Besides basic administrative support, Red Bean Capital's core investment team is practically starting from scratch. This is your top priority: quickly build a highly capable and trustworthy elite team. You have complete authority over what kind of talent, what level, and the budget range are needed. Communicate directly with Manager Zhang Yi to finalize everything. President Liu will give you the maximum authorization and support."

He paused, recalling that Lu Qinghe's "Wei Ming" was also expanding rapidly, which was causing a shortage of manpower. However, with Lu Qinghe around, Ye Fan felt at ease.

"Understood, Mr. Ye!" Chen Lichuan replied without hesitation, his eyes gleaming with excitement and a sense of challenge.

Building his own core team from scratch was the opportunity he had always dreamed of to prove himself, and the starting point for truly realizing his investment dreams.

He picked up the heavy copy of his own contract and clearly felt the responsibility and limitless possibilities it contained.

A new journey begins at this moment.

Liu Ruyan came and went quickly, and Ye Fan shook his head, acknowledging how hard she had worked during this time.

......

It wasn't until 12:10 that the time came.

The office fell silent for a moment. Ye Fan had just picked up his water glass, preparing to play on his phone, when the sound of high heels tapping on the marble floor came from outside the door. The sound was slightly hurried but rhythmic, and accompanied by Miao Zi's hushed question.

The door was pushed open, and Miao Zi stepped in to let a lady in.

Her meticulously styled long, wavy hair cascaded over her shoulders, its burgundy sheen shimmering under the overhead light, exuding a languid yet passionate charm. Her perfectly oval face was adorned with exquisite makeup, and while there was a hint of haste in her eyes, it did not diminish their radiance.

She was tall, estimated to be close to 1.7 meters, and wore a pair of red-soled high heels, which made her already perfect figure appear even more upright and slender.

A classic dark-colored business blazer with an impeccably tailored fit accentuates a smooth and feminine silhouette, exuding an undeniable allure within its sophisticated style.

Wow!

Miao Zi introduced, "President Ye, this is Ms. Gu Yuejia."

Ye Fan's gaze lingered on her for a moment, with a hint of barely perceptible admiration.

The Gu Yuejia before us has long since shed the naivety of her student days, exuding a confidence and a perfectly poised mature charm that comes with entering the workforce.

"Mr. Ye, I'm so sorry to have kept you waiting! I'm Gu Yuejia." She walked in quickly, speaking clearly and sincerely, and extended her hand to Ye Fan.

Her voice was clear and melodious, and her gaze quickly swept across the spacious office before finally landing precisely on Ye Fan, with a hint of apology and professional inquiry.

"It's alright." Ye Fan stood up, gently shook her hand, and then let go. The touch was cool but firm. "I completely understand. I just finished interviewing several people, so it wasn't a long wait."

Ye Fan certainly wouldn't act like many stupid companies in his previous life, arrogantly telling late interviewees: "People like you who are late for interviews have no sense of time at all. Our company doesn't welcome people like you."

Ye Fan felt that this kind of company was a complete idiot.

Gu Yuejia smiled brightly and suggested, "How about this? It's lunchtime now, how about I treat you to a meal? I happen to know a restaurant nearby that's pretty good, so we can eat and chat. It'll also be a way for me to apologize to you."

Ye Fan raised his hand and glanced at his watch; it was indeed getting late.

"Alright." He pondered for a moment, then did not refuse.

Since I had to have lunch anyway, a change of scenery wouldn't hurt. I figured I could just finish the interview while I was eating.

Moreover, Gu Yuejia was the last interviewee for the day.