After arranging a meeting place with Lu Fei, Liu Yifeng left Mr. Zhao's home.
Lu Fei returned after completing his resignation procedures. He had been busy recruiting people these past few days.
He had hired a total of twenty individuals, all of whom he had carefully selected.
There were positions in various departments, but the final decision on whether to hire them rested with Liu Yifeng.
Since the company had not yet been registered and no office space had been rented, he arranged to meet the candidates in a hotel conference room.
When Liu Yifeng arrived, Lu Fei handed him twenty resumes, saying, "Everyone is here. Take a look and see if anyone catches your eye."
Looking at the resumes in his hand, Liu Yifeng immediately gave Lu Fei a thumbs-up. "You're amazing. You managed to recruit so many people for me in such a short time."
"Of course. And I've even found a potential office location for you. Once you decide on the hires, I'll take you to see the office building. If it suits us, we'll rent it right away for our workspace," Lu Fei said.
Liu Yifeng nodded and entered the conference room. Several young people were already seated inside; some had just graduated from college, while others had been working for a few years.
Besides academic qualifications and experience, Liu Yifeng also prioritized character when hiring.
During his interviews with them, Liu Yifeng could gauge their character and sense of responsibility from the things he said.
Having worked in the corporate world for five years, he knew what questions to ask to ascertain a person's sense of responsibility, ambition, and other qualities.
After the first round of interviews, he screened out more than half of the candidates, leaving those he deemed suitable for further evaluation.
He informed them that they could start officially on Monday, and Lu Fei would send them a text message with the work location.
Salaries were also discussed individually with each candidate.
Naturally, salaries varied based on the job type and position.
However, the salaries he offered were considered average for the local area.
Especially for fresh college graduates, the salary was quite high, and they were all delighted, promising to work diligently.
After they left, Lu Fei eagerly took him to the office building, a place where many companies and studios chose to locate their offices.
Coincidentally, Liu Yifeng had also worked in the same building for two years. However, he hadn't returned since leaving his company. He was surprised that Lu Fei had found a location here.
Furthermore, it was in the same building as his former company. The connection felt quite remarkable.
"Most of the people working here are white-collar professionals. If our employees work here, it will instill a sense of competitiveness in them, as no one wants to be outdone.
Also, it's not far from your place, only about a half-hour drive. If clients want to visit the greenhouse base, it will be convenient to drive there," Lu Fei explained as he led the way.
Liu Yifeng listened attentively. He didn't require a large company, but it needed to be functional and complete, like a "small sparrow with all its organs."
Soon, they took the elevator to the sixteenth floor. Liu Yifeng's former company was on the twelfth floor.
However, it was the weekend, and many companies observed a two-day weekend, so not many people were in the office. Since it was during working hours, they didn't encounter anyone in the elevator.
Exiting the elevator, Lu Fei expertly led him to one of the office spaces.
The building manager was already waiting there.
Upon seeing Lu Fei arrive with someone, he quickly stepped forward to greet them. "Hello, Mr. Liu. I am the manager of this office building. You can call me Manager Sun!"
"Hello, Manager Sun. I apologize for disturbing you on a weekend!" Liu Yifeng extended his hand for a handshake.
Manager Sun immediately replied, "No disturbance at all. Please, let me show you inside."
He made a gesturing motion.
Upon entering the office space, Liu Yifeng noticed some files at the reception desk and asked curiously, "What company was renting this space before?"
"This was previously occupied by a media company that went bankrupt last month due to poor management.
They didn't even pay their employees, and the boss fled. We were hesitant to touch the files here, fearing the boss might come back for them.
However, two days ago, the lease expired. Since they didn't come to collect the files, it was deemed abandoned.
I'll have them cleared out shortly, and I assure you it won't affect you," Manager Sun explained.
Liu Yifeng nodded after listening and continued his tour.
Besides a large office hall that could accommodate over thirty people, there were five private offices.
There were dedicated offices for departments like finance and human resources.
The remaining offices were designated for the boss, managers, and department heads.
The boss's office was the largest, with a private bathroom and a lounge area.
"Mr. Liu, this office area is a total of 380 square meters, and the monthly rent is 4,600 yuan, with a one-year minimum lease. Are you satisfied with this space?" Manager Sun asked, seeing Liu Yifeng looking around for a while without making a decision.
Liu Yifeng knew that for the vegetable greenhouse project to get on track, the first step was to rent office space and then give the company a catchy name.
With the hiring process underway, renting an office was now the top priority.
He had carefully inspected the place. There were office desks, chairs, and even sofas, and they were all quite new.
Once they purchased computers, printers, and other necessities, they could start operating directly without needing any renovation.
The rent of 4,600 yuan per month was not expensive, averaging around 12 yuan per square meter per month.
"Why are you still hesitating, buddy? This place is really good. Not only is the environment pleasant, but more importantly, working here gives a very high-class impression, and it will increase customers' trust," Lu Fei whispered from the side.
Liu Yifeng turned to look at Manager Sun. "This place is indeed acceptable, but I'd like to ask if we can use the office desks, chairs, and sofas, or if you'll arrange for them to be removed?"
"These were left behind by the previous tenant. However, he told me he didn't want them and instructed me to dispose of them as I saw fit.
If you wish to use them, then I won't have them removed."
"That's great, it saves me the expense of buying new ones. I'm quite satisfied with this place. When can we sign the contract? I plan to officially open the company on Monday!"
"I'll draft the contract right away. Please continue to look around, and I'll bring the contract over as soon as it's ready, is that alright?" Manager Sun seemed particularly excited upon hearing that Liu Yifeng intended to rent the space.
After all, renting it out sooner meant earning money sooner; otherwise, it would be a waste of resources.
Liu Yifeng nodded. "Okay, please go ahead. We'll wait for you here."
"Yifeng, since the company space is being rented, have you thought about what name to give the company?"
Speaking of names, Liu Yifeng had a name in mind for the vegetable greenhouse before, but so much time had passed, and he hadn't mentioned it, that he had forgotten it.
He thought seriously for a moment, and soon several names came to mind.
"What do you think of 'Lu Hui Kang Da Vegetable Company,' 'Tian Yuan Xiu Se Vegetable Company,' or 'Zi Ji Mei Shu Da Vegetable Company'?"
Lu Fei listened and unhesitatingly chose the first one. "I think 'Lu Hui Kang Da Vegetable Company' sounds quite good. You see, 'Lu' represents green, and 'Hui' means benefiting the people.
'Kang' goes without saying, meaning health, and 'Da' signifies delivering green, healthy, and people-benefiting vegetables."
After listening to Lu Fei's explanation, Liu Yifeng couldn't help but give him a thumbs-up again. "Your explanation is exactly what I thought. We'll go with this name then.
Once this place is rented, I'll register the trademark tomorrow."