They chatted for a while, mainly asking about Xiao Xun's education, awards, previous work experience, and of course, the eternal topic of his left arm injury.
Xiao Xun answered truthfully. Vice General Manager Pi listened and then asked Xiao Xun to leave with a smile.
Watching his retreating back, the Vice General Manager stroked his chin, "Strange, this person, regardless of his education or background, would have trouble becoming a regular technician. He doesn't seem like a talented individual. Why would the General Manager parachute someone like this in to be a director? Is there really a problem?"
At this moment, the Vice General Manager's assistant walked over, "Boss, we've investigated. The situation matches exactly what he said. Given his family circumstances, forget about affording six million, even six thousand yuan would probably be difficult to gather."
The Vice General Manager looked at his assistant, "Since that's the case, we can't help with this matter. We'll see what the board members say later. My dear brother! Your move, your younger brother truly cannot fathom it..."
Shaking his head, he stood up and went out.
Xiao Xun returned to his office, organized and analyzed the data, and then began to compile it.
The managers of each department also submitted their lists of potential team leaders. One department manager said, "Director, I think selecting team leaders shouldn't solely rely on technical skills. Of course, we are the technical department, so technical skills are necessary, but as a manager, coordination, planning, and decision-making are the conditions a manager should possess."
Xiao Xun looked at the department manager with a cold face and nodded with a smile, "I will consider it from multiple aspects. You may leave now!"
Xiao Xun looked at the list of candidates and immediately created several small viruses on his computer, deploying them precisely to their computers through the internal network.
Amidst the surrounding noise, a voice was heard, "Alas! My computer suddenly went black! I haven't saved my files..."
"Mine too, did it get a virus!"
"That's strange! This is the company's internal network, where would a virus come from?"
"..."
Listening to the clamor outside, Xiao Xun held his forehead, his face filled with speechlessness.
He then continued to organize the documents. Although only his right hand could move, he could type faster than people with two hands outside.
A moment later, Lei Wenxiu walked in carrying a large pile of folders, "Director, these all need your signature."
Xiao Xun frowned, "Didn't I ask you to knock? And can you please remove those two honorifics? I've emphasized it how many times."
Facing Director Xiao's stern expression, Lei Wenxiu said with a playful grin, "Got it!"
Not every word requires a signature; any document with your signature makes you responsible, even if you haven't signed a formal employment contract with the company.
"Director X..."
Lei Wenxiu didn't leave after delivering the documents but stood looking at Xiao Xun, appearing to have something to say.
Xiao Xun had only read two documents and found issues with both. Seeing Lei Wenxiu still there, he asked, "Is something wrong?"
Lei Wenxiu nodded, "Director Xiao, when will we have team building?"
Xiao Xun was taken aback, "Team building? What team building?"
Lei Wenxiu said very seriously, "It's almost the end of the month, and our department has team building every month end?"
Xiao Xun, who didn't like reading these documents in the first place, lost all interest in them upon hearing this.
"Is it a company regulation, or was it the previous Director Zhang's personal preference?"
Lei Wenxiu paused for a long time before saying, "I don't know."
Xiao Xun waved her away, "Go! I got it."
After Lei Wenxiu left, Xiao Xun thought: He should take these people out for some activities, otherwise, he wouldn't even know who was who. But team building costs money?
He patted his pockets and muttered, "Are there any team building activities that don't cost money?"
He was troubled by this matter during lunch.
The aunt serving the food looked at Xiao Xun's tray, "Director Xiao, you're eating very little today!"
"Oh! I don't have much appetite today."
He ate a little bit and felt that today's lunch was somewhat bland.
As Xiao Xun was eating listlessly, Secretary Fan, carrying her tray, sat opposite him.
"What are you thinking about?"
Xiao Xun looked at the elegant and beautiful Secretary Fan, "Why didn't I see you at the morning meeting today?"
"Director Wang didn't come, so I was responsible for some of the office's daily work. Now Director Pi is in charge of the company."
Xiao Xun nodded, "By the way, Secretary Fan, where does our company usually hold team building events?"
Secretary Fan took a sip of soup, thought for a moment, "That depends on the director's wishes. Most team building events are held in the evening, with dinner and singing. Some are more interesting, involving competitions and outdoor training."
He suddenly thought of something, "Does our company have a budget for team building?"
"No, it's usually the director or department manager who pays out of their own pocket. The purpose of team building is for the supervisor to build good relationships with their subordinates, or as an incentive for departments that have achieved good results."
Xiao Xun took out his phone, calculating and muttering in a low voice, "Six people per team, four teams in one section, one department has four sections, plus the department manager. That's one bowl of noodles each, without any extras, it would still be five to six hundred. Besides, they are all white-collar professionals. If I invite them to a bowl of noodles, I would have no face to be here."
Secretary Fan watched Xiao Xun muttering like he was reciting scriptures. Seeing that the restaurant was almost empty, she asked, "What's wrong?"
Xiao Xun thought with a troubled expression: I'll just wait until I get paid next month.
Seeing that Xiao Xun wasn't responding, Secretary Fan asked again, "Director Xiao, are you alright?"
Xiao Xun waved his hand, "It's nothing, nothing."
After lunch, he returned to the office and continued to look at the dull and tedious documents.
He had originally thought that as long as the department managers signed, he would just sign as well, but after looking at a few, he found them completely unacceptable.
"These people, graduates of foreign prestigious universities, can't even get this little bit of work done properly. They are truly imposters."
Just then, his phone rang. It was a message from Chu Ningxiang: "Are you free tonight? I have a competition and would like you to attend!"
Xiao Xun thought, if it weren't for her, his pockets would be emptier than his face.
He replied, "No problem, send me the location! I'll definitely be there."
As soon as he sent the message, his phone rang. It was his mother calling.
As soon as he answered, he was met with a torrent of scolding before she finally said, "You rascal, where are you now? Do you still have money? Your cousin told me everything. Hurry back!"
"Mom, don't worry. I've found a job now, and the new unit provides food and accommodation."
His mother clearly didn't believe him, "Really? Don't lie to me, Mom. Aren't you being tricked into some 'pyramid scheme' organization? Your second uncle's neighbor in town was held by people involved in 'pyramid schemes,' and later he secretly escaped in the middle of the night, crippling his leg."
Xiao Xun said with a wry smile, "It's true. Do you see any 'pyramid scheme' operators who can answer your calls anytime and anywhere?"
The voice on the other end slowly let out a sigh of relief, "If you say so, Mom is relieved. But you should still go back to your cousin's place to stay. Siblings can look out for each other."
"Mom, you don't need to worry. It's too far from there to work, so I'll be living at the unit directly."