Hao Ren parked his car in the basement parking lot before he came to the ground floor and made his way to the waiting lobby. He had already contacted Heath and was told that the guards to meet were all seated in the lobby.
When he came to the lobby, he was surprised because he found a few dozen men sitting on the couches with their backs straight and they all wore black. Their stoic expressions intimidated everyone who passed through the lobby. Hao Ren smiled and said, "Brother Heath, everyone, I am Hao Ren, and I apologize for the delay in the meeting."
Heath walked over and bowed slightly as he said, "Young Master, please do not worry, we all understand that you are busy."
The people showed an understanding expression. Hao Ren maintained his faint smile because he realized that these men were not the war machines he imagined them to be. He collected his thoughts and said, "Umm, I think brother Heath must have told you about the conditions, and the income you will be making here. Right?"
The people nodded and Heath said, "Old Chief, you should talk to Young Master for us all. We trust you."
Hao Ren looked at a man who had gray hair on his side burns, however, his vigor was the strongest among these people. Their was a faint scar on his neck adding to his ferociousness. The young man said, "Sir, would you like to talk here or shall we go to the conference room?"
The man nodded and then Hao Ren gestured him to follow. Heath also moved in tow, while the rest of the people sat down back on their seats.
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Inside the conference room, Hao Ren waited for the two men to take their seats before he sat down on the head chair. As soon as he took the seat, his aura changed and it shocked the Old Chief. He looked at Heath, who nodded faintly.
The Old Chief said, "Chairman Hao, my name is Carter Deng, I have served in the special forces for twenty-five years, I am currently forty seven years old. I retired from the forces two years ago due to a medical condition."
Hao Ren only asked, "I am aware that you were diagnosed with Retina Detachment. They offered you with the position of an instructor but you stated that you wish to go home and rest. Correct?"
Carter Deng was surprised that Hao Ren knew all these details even when they were supposed to be classified. Hao Ren looked at him and said, "Don't be too shocked, I have my ways to find out the truth. If I did not have any connections, then my company would still be a small player."
Carter Deng recollected himself and nodded, then he asked, "Well, that is enough about me, can you tell why you are hiring so many special forces operatives?"
Hao Ren nodded and said, "There are many reasons, the abilities they have are top notch. My company is about to enter a phase where we will be developing technology that could change the face of human civilization. I want the tech and the developers to be safe.
I also wish to create a chain of schools where the children from shallow backgrounds can come and learn all that they can to grow up as model citizens. So, special force operatives managing their physical fitness would be a good thing. Also, this will allow me to pay back the operatives for their services.
Please do not misunderstand that anything I do is out of the good of my heart. I am simply doing this to gain a good impression in the market that Thunder Technology is strong and thoughtful for the society. I am doing this so when I go public, my shares will soar to the top, I am a very cautious person and so, I want to hire you people for the safety of my business as well as my family."
Hao Ren replied, "You can go ahead and discuss. Do not worry, my ambition is not blind. I want to build homes that only we can make."
Lynn Carter opened her eyes and asked, "President are you aiming at luxury homes?"
Hao Ren shook his head and said, "I am thinking about budget smart homes next to the research center for the employees. At the same time, we can use that space to build orphanages and many other facility for the masses to buy if they wish to."
Lynn Carter thought about the feasibility and nodded in agreement. Thunder Technology was earning hundreds of million everyday. They have been acquiring many companies and growing at a terrifying pace. They could definitely get through this. Hao Ren suddenly asked, "How much money do we have in the company account?"
Lynn Carter replied, "About five hundred million."
Hao Ren was not surprised the sale of Koro-Koro and House bots along with the appliances were really high and the banking patch ups also got them a lot of profit. Lynn Carter said, "I will get this issue settled by the end of this week."
Hao Ren nodded, and Lynn Carter asked, "Sir, what should we do about the PIL petitions filed by the Hamil's?"
Hao Ren replied, "It will be settled by the Company Counsel. Do not worry, they cannot do anything to us."
After that Hao Ren checked the operations for a bit before he left the office. He got in his car and drove around the city. He said, "Xiao Mei, get me a list of the places where the Hamil Real Estate has the most high class projects going on?"
Xiao Mei replied, "I have the list ready, but please tell me you will not kill the innocent people."
Hao Ren rolled his eyes and said, "Do you take me for a blood thirsty monster, Stupid Xiao Mei. Just give me the locations."
Xiao Mei displayed the information and asked, "Boss, I don't think observing their projects will help you."
Hao Ren shook his head and said, "I noticed a pattern in their operations, that is why I want to see it with my own eyes. I have an inkling that Leonard Hamil is anything but an innocent businessman."
Xiao Mei replied, "Whatever you do, you have to reach the Regal Hotel by 7.30. Mistress has issued a decree."
Hao Ren sighed and said, "I should go home and ask mom if we need to prepare anything."
Xiao Mei replied, "It is all settled, Empress Hao is handling this aspect on her own. Also, Boss, I came to understand that you are quite the weak link in this chain."
Hao Ren wished to throw his phone under the car tire and run over it until it is evaporated.