Jiang Ye typed: [You can do it. Just let me know what you need.]
[Zhi Jun: First, it would be best to establish a company, perhaps named Jiang Ye Star Zhi Jun Technology Company.]
Jiang Ye was somewhat surprised. A company?
[Zhi Jun: The company will require approximately three thousand human employees to handle various detailed tasks. We are not convenient to reveal ourselves, as the matter of fungi commanding humans has never happened before and could easily cause social controversy and attract unnecessary attention. Therefore, the company needs a proxy boss who will obey our commands one thousand percent and can maintain strict confidentiality. This boss needs to be very reliable, preferably with high-level experience, possessing connections within the Jiang Ye Star military system, familiar with various operations, and capable and experienced.]
Jiang Ye pondered for a moment and replied:
[This is quite a high requirement. I will consider who among my subordinates is suitable and assign them to you as soon as possible.]
[Zhi Jun: We have already selected a suitable candidate.]
Jiang Ye stared at the screen in astonishment. [Who?]
[Zhi Jun: Liu Jizi.]
Jiang Ye stared at the screen, dumbfounded.
[Zhi Jun: Your current subordinates hold important positions, and their reassignment would cause trouble. Liu Jizi's current position is relatively relaxed, allowing her to concurrently serve as the boss of Jiang Ye Star Zhi Jun Technology Company. Her resume is excellent and meets all our requirements.]
Jiang Ye immediately called Liu Jizi. The call was answered after three rings.
"Commander?" Liu Jizi's voice was filled with surprise, as they hadn't been in touch for a while.
"A new company is being established. I think you're suitable to be its head. Are you interested?" Jiang Ye asked.
"Commander, Jizi is like a brick, moved wherever needed. Whatever work you assign me, I will do," Liu Jizi replied with the demeanor of a loyal old retainer.
"Are you busy right now?"
"No, should I report to you immediately?"
"Come over. To the office at the old military base," Jiang Ye said.
[Zhi Jun: Initially, you will likely need to make a significant investment.]
Jiang Ye: [As long as it's a reasonable expense, I will do my best to accommodate.]
[Zhi Jun: The company will need an office building, salaries for three thousand employees, and the purchase of over five hundred types of instruments and equipment to facilitate our work. Furthermore, a branch company needs to be established on Bi Rong Star.]
Jiang Ye: [Establishing a company on Bi Rong Star is for surveying the local environment?]
[Zhi Jun: Correct. One thousand employees will be stationed at the Bi Rong Star branch company, and their accommodation, work equipment, and labor subsidies will require considerable funds. All the terms and conditions combined will require approximately 3 billion in startup capital. We hope you can provide an additional 1 billion in reserve funds to give us more flexibility in our operations.]
Jiang Ye immediately agreed, stating it was no problem at all.
A mere four billion was like pocket change.
In less than five minutes, he contacted Feng Zhisong to open two accounts and deposited one billion and three billion respectively.
Liu Jizi arrived quickly. Less than half an hour later, there was a knock on the office door.
"Enter," Jiang Ye said with a smile.
The door opened, revealing a familiar face.
But there were also some changes.
Liu Jizi had gained weight, becoming much plumper. Her face, once slender and sharp-featured, was now plump and fair, making her eyes appear smaller.
"Commander!" Liu Jizi beamed.
"Come here." Jiang Ye tapped the screen. "Take a look at your new company."
Liu Jizi closed the office door, walked to the desk, and read the messages exchanged with Zhi Jun.
As she read, her expression turned to one of astonishment.
"Surprised?" Jiang Ye smiled.
"Indeed, I am surprised..." Liu Jizi murmured. "What should I do?"
"Add Zhi Jun's contact information and communicate directly with them," Jiang Ye said, displaying Zhi Jun's QR code on his phone.
Liu Jizi took out her phone, scanned the code, and sent a message to Zhi Jun in front of Jiang Ye.
Liu Jizi: "Hello, I am Liu Jizi. Commander Jiang has asked me to liaign with you."
Zhi Jun: "Welcome. We hope our cooperation will be pleasant. Your job is to manage the company on our behalf, issue orders to the company employees, and represent the company in public forums. In return, we will give you a substantial portion of the company's profits. If all goes smoothly, you will soon receive astronomical wages."
Liu Jizi: "I hope our cooperation is pleasant. I will act according to your requirements, provided that the company's activities comply with Jiang Ye Star's laws and Commander's directives."
Zhi Jun: "Of course. All major activities will require you to submit a report to Jiang Ye. We are also part of Jiang Ye Star and will not act recklessly."
Liu Jizi: "What is the first step I should take?"
Zhi Jun: "First, complete the company registration and recruit employees. We have already drafted the requirements for employees in various positions. Please proceed accordingly."
Liu Jizi turned her head, looking at Jiang Ye with a questioning gaze.
"Just follow your new boss's requirements. You don't need to seek my approval for everything," Jiang Ye nodded kindly.
Over the next week, Liu Jizi immersed herself in the work of the new company.
It was as if she had returned to her days as a junior secretary, sending Jiang Ye a daily report every evening.
This allowed Jiang Ye to continuously monitor the progress of the matter.
The building for Jiang Ye Star Zhi Jun Technology Company was selected in a 16-story office building in Petroleum City. The building was previously occupied by two alien companies that had gone out of business due to poor management, allowing Liu Jizi to acquire the entire building at a low price.
The recruitment of employees was also remarkably fast. Having spent several years among the higher echelons of Jiang Ye Star, she had extensive connections. She first assembled the leadership team and then rapidly expanded downwards, filling all the necessary positions in each department.
Most of the company's middle and high-level management had backgrounds as retired military or police personnel, making them more loyal and reliable to the planet. After all, the research and development of Jiang Ye Star Zhi Jun Technology Company involved many secrets and could even become one of Jiang Ye Star's vital industries in the future. One could not afford to have others sleeping soundly on their own couch.
With the entire company team assembled, Liu Jizi wasted no time and immediately headed to Bi Rong Star to establish the branch company.
In just ten days, the Bi Rong Star branch company was also completed.
This included an eight-story office building, a six-story dormitory building, and corresponding living quarters.
Eight hundred employees were quickly dispatched to the Bi Rong Star company and began their work.
Liu Jizi also contacted Isabelle and signed a large contract, using Isabelle's capsule spaceships to transport goods for Zhi Jun Company.
Every evening, as Jiang Ye reviewed the daily reports, he felt a sense of inadequacy.
Liu Jizi's work capability was astonishingly high!
Although she had been very capable back then, after such a long time, Jiang Ye could clearly sense her growth. She was more efficient and more stable in her actions.
He even wondered if she could govern the planet better if he were to abdicate and pass the reins to her.
Of course, this was not a trivial matter and could not be decided on a whim.
With the company established, Zhi Jun officially began its work, issuing commands to Liu Jizi.
The first task was to collect samples on Bi Rong Star.
Zhi Jun marked twenty-six thousand sampling points on the map.