Chapter 236: Please Be Willing to Work Hard

Chapter 236: Please Be Willing to Work Hard

TL: Etude

For Jiang Qin, whether it was the milk tea shop or the lamb soup restaurant, these were just spontaneous ventures on his entrepreneurial journey. However, since he embarked on them, steering them towards better development was certainly desirable.

But the most crucial aspect was recruitment.

After leaving He Yijun’s office, Jiang Qin first visited his own office to check the progress of the renovations. The independent offices required more work, but the rest of the nooks and crannies needed little change.

He then turned to visit Bao Wenping’s office to discuss recruitment matters.

Tan Qing had briefed Bao Wenping on the store’s group-buying project the previous day. Drawing on her years of experience in human resources, Bao had already set the recruitment direction.

Candidates who had experience with internet marketing, proven ability in organizing field promotions, and were willing to travel for work... and most importantly, willing to work hard without complaint!

Jiang Qin nodded, feeling these recruitment requirements were sufficient.

Especially the last one, ‘willing to work hard without complaint,’ was incredibly apt.

“Damn, who even coined this idiom?” he wondered. “It’s ridiculously convenient for capitalists.”

Asking people to work hard without complaint seemed almost inhuman.

Jiang Qin turned Bao Wenping’s computer towards him and searched for the origin of this idiom. He found that these words first appeared in “Discussions on Salt and Iron – Criticizing Power” by Huan Kuan during the Han Dynasty.

The Han Dynasty, over two thousand years ago, right?

Two thousand years... Huan Kuan was probably still simmering in the oil cauldron of the eighteenth level of hell, like a tiger-skinned chicken foot.

With Jiang Qin’s approval, Bao Wenping uploaded the recruitment requirements to local websites, forwarded them to job-seeking groups, and printed a thick stack of job advertisements. These would soon be posted in community bulletin boards and job markets, awaiting applicants.

“Boss Jiang, will you be attending the recruitment?” Bao asked.

Jiang Qin released the mouse and keyboard. “I won’t join the first round of interviews. You and Yue Zhu can handle the screening. Schedule the suitable candidates for the second round at the same time, so I can meet them all in one go.”

“Understood, Boss Jiang.”

Jiang Qin tapped his fingers on the desk. “Did we lay off a lot of sales staff during the mall’s reformation?”

Bao Wenping nodded. “Yes, we didn’t need as many salespeople after the reform, so we did let a lot go.”

“People with sales experience could be suitable for field promotions. If there are any sharp and patient ones, we can bring them back under the guise of daily wage jobs.”

“Now?”

“After the formal recruitment is over. Otherwise, without someone to lead, there might be issues.”

After finishing his discussion, Jiang Qin left Bao Wenping’s office and returned to He Yijun’s place to watch Feng Nanshu teaching He Manqi, thoroughly engrossed.

University students enjoy watching the strenuous study routines of high schoolers, much like how freshly licensed drivers love watching funny driving test compilations online. Witnessing others struggle or fail brings a natural sense of superiority.

But this keen interest, when observed by He Yijun, took on a different meaning.

Jiang Qin might be somewhat callous, but he truly lived up to his reputation as a star student of Linchuan University. Even watching others study could captivate him so intensely—it was indeed frightening.

...

“Xiaoxiao, there’s a new company online recruiting a large number of employees, with decent pay. Shall we give it a try?”

“A new company? No, I’m determined to work for a big company.”

“You’re invited for a second interview next Wednesday at one o’clock. Please be punctual.”

“Ah?”

Deng Yuan and Zhang Yu didn’t expect to pass the first round, given the large number of interviewees. Their eyes were filled with surprise.

Their only advantage was that their major was marketing, which matched the job description. What they didn’t know was that the first round was just a preliminary screening. As long as the candidates spoke sensibly and had relevant experience or matching specialties, Yue Zhu and Bao Wenping would keep them for Jiang Qin to make the final decision.

“Can I ask about the salary for this position we’re interviewing for?”

“It’s two thousand, as we stated in our recruitment ad,” Bao Wenping answered.

Deng Yuan pursed her lips, “Is it really two thousand? It’s not some base salary plus commission, is it?”

“Yes, it’s a base salary plus commission.”

“...”

Hearing this, Deng Yuan and Zhang Yu sighed, expecting another base salary plus commission structure that probably wouldn’t pay much unless they made sales.

But the next second, Yue Zhu’s additional explanation left them somewhat confused.

“The base salary is two thousand without responsibility. The commission and bonus structure will be disclosed in the second interview.”

“Just a base salary of two thousand?”

Thus, the two girls left Wanzhong, returning to their rental place, still somewhat incredulous.

Liang Xiao, who had just woken up, rubbed her eyes and asked, “How did the interview go?”

“We have a second round next Wednesday,” said Zhang Yu.

“Heh, a new company holding two rounds of interviews seems pretty pretentious. Is the salary at least one thousand five hundred?”

Zhang Yu glanced at her, “It’s a base salary of two thousand without responsibility, with commission and bonuses to be disclosed in the second round.”

Liang Xiao’s smirk froze upon hearing this, “Really? So, if you get the job, you’ll start with a salary of two thousand?”

“Yes.”

“That can’t be right. Are you sure you understood correctly?”

Zhang Yu shook her head, “Deng Yuan asked several times. It’s definitely two thousand without responsibility.”

Liang Xiao pursed her lips in silence, then dismissively said, “That company probably won’t last long. Be careful not to get scammed.”

“The company is located above Wanzhong Mall. I heard the boss is friends with the owner of Wanzhong, so it should be trustworthy.”

“It’s located above the central Wanzhong Mall?”

Zhang Yu nodded expressionlessly, “Yes, and if work gets tiring, we can go downstairs for hotpot or shopping.”

Liang Xiao paused for a moment, “Is it still possible to apply for the interview now?”

“I wouldn’t know about that.”

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