Chapter 291: Chance Encounter At The Bank!
Gu Lina felt that she had met a benefactor today!
This Manager Jiang in front of her is definitely her destined benefactor!
Gu Lina had lived for over twenty years, and from childhood to adulthood, she had always been ordinary and unremarkable.
She had never shown any outstanding qualities.
From kindergarten to elementary school, middle school, high school, and university, her academic performance was always average.
Her appearance was also ordinary; while not ugly, she couldn’t be considered beautiful either.
After graduation, the jobs she found were all very common, with generally low salaries.
Because she was relatively introverted and not good at interacting with people, she was often bullied by her colleagues at work.
It wasn’t until she started working in the web novel industry.
Gu Lina felt this was simply her “destined profession”!
All she had to do was sit in front of her computer in her rental room and type.
She could earn money without meeting anyone.
The longest she went without leaving her home was a full month.
She just stayed in her rental room writing novels and reading novels every day!
If anyone else stayed home for so long without going out, they would surely go crazy.
But Gu Lina thoroughly enjoyed that lifestyle.
It’s just that…
Her writing skills were also very average, super average.
Every month, she could only earn some hard-earned money by relying on diligence and typing more, winning by quantity.
For someone like Gu Lina, who was easily satisfied, she was quite content with her current income.
Doing what she loved every day and still being able to earn money, what could be happier than this?
Perfectly merging her hobbies and profession, she felt like she was a “born web novel saint body.”
Today, someone was interested in her flop novel.
And this benefactor, who was already negotiating with the website to buy her copyright, said he valued her highly and wanted to cultivate her.
If this isn’t a benefactor, then what is?
Looking at an author forum where authors posted every day about selling their novel copyrights for tens of thousands upfront.
To say she wasn’t envious would be a lie.
Which web novel author doesn’t wish their novel could be adapted into a short play and known by more people?
She would even be willing without copyright fees!
Of course, having copyright fees would be even better!
It’s just that…
The novel website’s library had millions of novels, and there were more novels with better results than hers than there were hairs on a cow.
For her flop novel to be adapted was almost an impossible feat.
Until this Manager Jiang appeared!
Gu Lina could feel Jiang Tao’s emphasis on her, and it wasn’t just lip service.
He was truly taking action!
Gu Lina had already received a notification from her editor that the copyright for her novel was basically confirmed to be sold.
The short play department was evaluating the price.
Joining this Manager Jiang’s company would not only allow her to continue doing what she loved.
She could also improve her energy by participating in training and learning some high-quality courses.
The key was, the salary was also very high, and the treatment was excellent!
Gu Lina, among countless web writers, was currently relying on her meager manuscript fees for a living.
She had only participated in the rural cooperative in her hometown and had not paid social security.
Joining Jiang Tao’s company, the company would pay her the five insurances and one fund in the Capital City, which would be a guarantee for her future life.
It’s just…
Gu Lina’s personality, accustomed to being alone, had social anxiety…
Forcing her to go to the company to work and interact with colleagues every day, she really found it hard to adapt in a short period.
Jiang Tao saw the conflicted expression on Gu Lina’s face and asked calmly:
“Little Gu, do you have any concerns? Feel free to speak up, and we can solve them together.”
“Ah, no, no, it’s just, it’s just… I’m not very good at dealing with people.”
“Um, I have some social anxiety, I’m afraid that if I go to the company, my relationship with my colleagues might not be good.”
Gu Lina stammered out her concerns and looked at Jiang Tao nervously.
Jiang Tao laughed heartily:
“Hahaha, you’re worried about this? There’s really no need. If you don’t like going to the company, you can continue working from home.”
“Ah? You, you can still work from home?”
Gu Lina’s big eyes widened even further upon hearing Jiang Tao’s words.
A job with such a high salary and excellent treatment, and you can still work from home?
What kind of divine job is this!
Jiang Tao smiled, “Yes, our company has a very relaxed work atmosphere. As long as you can do your job well, no one will bother you even if you don’t show up at the company for a year.”
“You can, you can do that?”
Gu Lina had heard of jobs with such a casual and relaxed work atmosphere before.
“Of course, our company’s principle is people-oriented, to mobilize employees’ subjective initiative.”
“Work happily, live happily. If you join us, you will definitely like this job.”
Jiang Tao smiled at Gu Lina, confident that Gu Lina couldn’t refuse a job from Jiang’s Entertainment Co., Ltd.
Of course, if she was truly unwilling, Jiang Tao wouldn’t force her.
Although Gu Lina was a talent in the short play field.
Without her, it wouldn’t significantly affect Jiang Tao’s earning speed.
He wasn’t determined to poach Gu Lina; she wasn’t indispensable.
Everyone has their own aspirations, and he respected Gu Lina’s choice.
“Manager Jiang, thank you for your recognition. I am willing to join your company and follow your footsteps to grow together with the company.”
Gu Lina took a deep breath and finally made what she considered the most important and correct choice.
“Hahaha, good, good. As expected of a writer, your words carry weight. You can tell from how you speak.”
Jiang Tao smiled; having gained another major general under his command was a good thing for the company.
“Um, Manager Jiang, will An An and I be colleagues from now on?”
Gu Lina looked at Jiang Tao with hopeful eyes.
If she could be colleagues with her favorite actor and work together.
Just thinking about it was an extremely interesting prospect!
“Yes, An An is also a signed actor in our company.”
Jiang Tao smiled; he almost forgot that Gu Lina was a big fan of Jiang An’an.
“That’s great! Will I be able to see An An often then?”
Gu Lina couldn’t help but feel delighted at the thought of seeing Jiang An’an often in real life.
Jiang Tao smiled, “Of course. Moreover, the job I’m arranging for you is to create scripts suitable for An An.”
“Currently, our company only has An An as an actor, so you will be her exclusive screenwriter.”
“Yes, yes! Manager Jiang, don’t worry! I will definitely work harder and write more scripts for An An!”
Gu Lina looked at Jiang Tao with joy and excitement, already eager to start thinking about the script at home later!
Writing scripts full-time for her favorite young actor, with a high salary and excellent benefits, what kind of divine job is this!
“You can go to the company to handle your onboarding later. I have some other matters to attend to this morning.”
“Right, your most important task right now is to adapt your book into a script.”
“It’s your own book, so you’ll definitely understand it better than others and adapt it faster.”
“The sooner, the better.”
Jiang Tao looked at Gu Lina, assigning her the first task.
“Understood, Manager Jiang, I’ll do it as soon as possible!”
Gu Lina nodded solemnly.
This would be her first battle after joining the company, and it was crucial, so she would treat it with great care.
Although Gu Lina was not good at interacting with people, she understood some simple truths.
Manager Jiang had offered her such good treatment, so she had to demonstrate corresponding strength!
If the value she created couldn’t cover her revenue, she wouldn’t be able to stay at the company for long!
Jiang Tao looked at Gu Lina and said:
“Go to the company to complete your onboarding. The location is Building 128, Walden Lake Villa Area. Did you drive here?”
“Uh, I, I took the subway here.”
Gu Lina said with a slight embarrassment.
“Then you can just take a ride-sharing car. Take this, for the fare.”
As Jiang Tao spoke, he took out 500 yuan from his handbag on the table and handed it to Gu Lina.
“Ah? This, this is too much, Manager Jiang.”
Gu Lina looked at the Mao Zedong on Jiang Tao’s hand, looking flattered and even more certain that she had followed the right person!
Such a generous boss, it was simply a divine boss!
“Take it. The extra is for you to buy some milk tea.”
Jiang Tao smiled, appearing nonchalant.
He was making tens of thousands of cash a day now.
He was too lazy to bother depositing this money into the bank, so he directly used it as pocket money and employee benefits.
A few hundred yuan was nothing to him, a drop in the bucket.
But for the company’s employees, it was an unexpected windfall, a small surprise in life.
It could both stimulate their work passion and win their hearts, killing two birds with one stone.
“Then, thank you, Manager Jiang.”
Seeing Jiang Tao’s firm attitude, Gu Lina thanked him and gratefully accepted the travel expenses.
At the same time, Gu Lina felt even more grateful to her new boss and had a sense of belonging to the company she hadn’t even joined yet.
“You’re welcome. Work hard at the company, and the company will not mistreat any employee.”
“If you do well, salary increases and bonuses will be no problem.”
Jiang Tao smiled at Gu Lina, painting another grand picture for her.
Of course, the grand picture he painted was different from the ones other bosses painted.
His picture was tangible, something employees could actually eat if they worked hard.
The long-time employees Shan Yang and Jiang Jiaqi had the most say in this.
Although the company had only been established for less than three months and hadn’t achieved any actual results yet.
Jiang Tao never mistreated the two when it came to salaries and bonuses.
Just the trip to Disney cost over 200,000, nearly 300,000!
Such a generous boss was truly rare in the world.
Of course, what they didn’t know was that the Disney trip also brought Jiang Tao millions in revenue.
Jiang Tao seemed to have spent a lot of money, but he was also the biggest winner, ultimately pocketing over 600,000 in cash.
After chatting with Gu Lina for a while, their coffees and milk teas were finished, and they walked out of Starbucks together.
Gu Lina took a ride-sharing car to the company to report and complete her onboarding.
She was currently a freelancer and didn’t need to resign, so it was convenient and quick.
Jiang Tao got back into his Mercedes-Benz G-wagon and directed Old Jia to the ICBC Bank branch near Longze.
Speaking of which, Jiang Tao had a deep connection with this branch.
When he first activated the intelligence system, he had even obtained a lucky number bill from an ATM outside the bank and sold it for over 80,000 yuan!
Nowadays, 100,000 or 80,000 yuan was insignificant to Jiang Tao, but back then, 80,000 yuan was a considerable amount of funds for him.
After selling that lucky number bill to Zhang Bo, he paid off all the debts incurred from building his house.
“Old Jia, find a place to buy some milk tea and rest for a while. I’ll call you before I leave.”
Jiang Tao handed Old Jia a pack of Da Tian Ye cigarettes and 100 yuan in cash, then walked towards the main entrance of the ICBC Bank.
“Thank you, boss!”
Jia Guilin watched Jiang Tao’s receding back, filled with gratitude and respect.
It was already around 11 AM.
The branch was at a peak period for handling business.
As Jiang Tao pushed open the bank door, he saw a dense crowd of people waiting to conduct business in the lobby.
His gaze swept around and he saw a slender girl in a bank uniform standing by the water dispenser, drinking from a pink thermos cup.
As if sensing something, the girl looked up, and her eyes met Jiang Tao’s.
Her drinking motion paused slightly, and then she quickly walked towards Jiang Tao.
“Brother-in-law? It really is you!”
“Long time no see. Are you here to handle any business?”
Fang Qi walked up to Jiang Tao and stopped, her eyes scanning him with undisguised surprise and curiosity.
The moment she saw Jiang Tao, she recognized him but was a little hesitant to confirm.
It wasn’t until she got closer and saw Jiang Tao’s face clearly.
Fang Qi was finally able to confirm that the distinguished-looking man in front of her was her older female cousin’s husband, who used to drive a truck.
In recent times, with the rapid increase in his physique and charm value.
Jiang Tao’s appearance had returned to its peak, and he had even grown a few centimeters in height, reaching 1.85 meters.
Combined with his eight-pack abs, broad shoulders, and narrow waist, his fit physique.
And the elegant and composed aura he exuded.
Those so-called young idols and charming uncles on the internet had to step aside in front of Jiang Tao.
“Qiqi, why did you get transferred here? I remember you were in Xizhimen.”
Jiang Tao was also surprised to see Fang Qi, not expecting to run into her here.
Fang Qi was the daughter of one of Xu Li’s aunts, the same age as her, and a native of the Capital City.
Every winter and summer vacation when she was young, Fang Qi would go to her grandmother’s home in Ping County to play.
Xu Li was her best friend in Ping County.
When Jiang Tao and Xu Li got married, Fang Qi had even been Xu Li’s bridesmaid.
“A normal work transfer. I’m just a brick in our ICBC Bank, placed wherever needed.”
Fang Qi said with a laugh, her gaze at Jiang Tao growing more astonished.
Jiang Tao was wearing a Louis Vuitton casual outfit prepared by Xu Li for him today.
The top was a simple light blue shirt.
The bottom was a simpler pair of white pants, and his feet were in LV leather shoes.
Jiang Tao’s outfit appeared very ordinary.
But if someone knowledgeable saw it, they would know at a glance that this outfit cost at least 30,000 yuan.
A Louis Vuitton casual set worth over 30,000 yuan was definitely not something ordinary people could afford.
