Chapter 253: Such A Good Boss Is Truly Rare In This World!
Lin Ranran ordered a medium caramel macchiato.
Yuan Mengjie and Jiang Tao both had iced Americanos.
Some desserts were ordered as well, with the total costing around 300 yuan.
“Manager Jiang, my sister already told me about my mother’s medical expenses. Thank you.”
“Don’t worry, I will definitely repay you as soon as possible!”
Yuan Mengjie looked at Jiang Tao with gratitude, his attitude very sincere.
Although it was his sister who borrowed the money from Jiang Tao, he voluntarily took on the responsibility of repayment.
After all, he was the man of the Yuan family and should bear his own responsibilities.
“Don’t rush about the medical expenses. Just repay me when you can, I don’t have any urgent need for money.”
Jiang Tao smiled, appearing nonchalant.
When he lent Yuan Mengqi 300,000 yuan, he had already received an equivalent monetary reward.
He also gained 2 points in physique and charm value for free, making a huge profit.
He wouldn’t mind even if Yuan Mengqi didn’t repay him the 300,000 yuan.
Of course, Jiang Tao also knew that Class Monitor Yuan was not someone who would borrow money and not repay it.
Yuan Mengjie said with deep emotion:
“Thank you, Manager Jiang. Once my mother’s situation is settled, I will officially start working and earn money!”
“Speaking of work, Yuan Mengjie, if I may be so bold, how much do you earn per month at Qiao Shaguo?”
Jiang Tao looked at Yuan Mengjie curiously, steering the conversation towards his work and salary.
“After taxes, it’s about 6,000 yuan a month.”
Yuan Mengjie had nothing to hide and truthfully told Jiang Tao his real income.
In Ping County, a 28th-tier small county town, earning 6,000 yuan a month was considered a high-paying job.
After all, Ping County didn’t have many quality industries, and the average resident’s salary was only 2,000-3,000 yuan.
Yuan Mengjie’s monthly salary was equivalent to what others earned in two months.
For example, shelf stockers at supermarkets, waiters at restaurants, and sales assistants at clothing stores.
Most of them earned around 2,500-3,000 yuan per month.
“6,000 yuan a month…”
Jiang Tao felt quite emotional hearing Yuan Mengjie’s salary.
Before the Lunar New Year, before he obtained the Daily Intelligence System.
He was driving a truck in the capital city, earning only about this much per month.
While 6,000 yuan was enough to support a family and life wasn’t too tight, it was certainly not wealthy.
Now, he earned tens of thousands a day just from the passive income of a few special items.
Coupled with the sales of Eight Treasure Pickles and various high-value intelligence.
His operating income could be doubled using the Monopoly Dice.
Earning tens of millions a month was like child’s play for Jiang Tao now.
“Ahem, my working hours are usually long, and there’s nowhere much to go after work.”
“I usually spend at most one or two thousand yuan a month, saving four or five thousand, which amounts to fifty or sixty thousand a year. If I repay you…”
Yuan Mengjie thought Jiang Tao was dissatisfied with his low earnings and slow repayment, so he quickly and awkwardly explained.
“Xiao Yuan, your sister and I have been old classmates for many years, and we have some friendship.”
Jiang Tao interrupted Yuan Mengjie and said:
“I’ll give you an opportunity. Go back and think about it carefully. I plan to…”
Jiang Tao explained his plan to open a store in the capital city in detail to Yuan Mengjie and Lin Ranran.
Yuan Mengjie and Lin Ranran were greatly shocked to hear that he planned to open dozens of chain stores in the capital city!
Indeed, it was bosses like Manager Jiang who dared to dream big and act boldly!
Even in a small county town like Ping County, preparing to open a hot pot restaurant would require at least twenty to thirty thousand yuan.
Jiang Tao’s choice to open in a big city like the capital would multiply the required funds by seven or eight times, or even ten times!
Moreover, he didn’t plan to open just one, but to spread them all over the capital, opening dozens!
What does it mean to be rich and powerful?
This is what it means to be rich and powerful!
“Currently, I still need a large number of staff. I’d like to invite you two to help me.”
“In terms of salary, of course, we won’t treat you unfairly.”
“Initially, I can offer you, Xiao Yuan, a guaranteed salary of 15K. If the store’s sales reach the target, there will also be a certain percentage of dividends.”
“Xiao Lin, you will be the store manager of our first store. Your salary will be the same as Xiao Yuan’s, also 15K.”
“Furthermore, this is just the early stage of our development. Once we have more stores in the future, I will prioritize promotions for you two.”
“The 15K salary is just your starting point, not the end point.”
“It’s not impossible to earn 30K, or even 40K or 50K monthly salary in the future.”
Jiang Tao looked calmly at the two sitting opposite him, their expressions excited, with immense waves surging in their hearts.
15K was just the starting point, with infinite possibilities in the future!
Honestly, Yuan Mengjie and Lin Ranran were greatly tempted after hearing the treatment Jiang Tao offered!
Neither of them had attended university; they had entered society to work after graduating from high school.
A salary of 15K was already a dream-come-true high salary for both of them!
Moreover, this was just the starting point, and they could earn more in the future!
Under the table, Lin Ranran’s small hand frantically tugged at Yuan Mengjie’s clothes, signaling him desperately.
“Jiang, Manager Jiang, the treatment you’re offering us…”
Yuan Mengjie also looked at Jiang Tao with a shocked expression.
His salary would directly increase from 6K to 15K, an increase of nearly 10,000 yuan!
He naturally wouldn’t miss such an opportunity!
Yuan Mengjie was also very self-aware.
A job with a monthly salary of 15K was an extremely rare opportunity for him.
Perhaps, this was the only chance he would get in his lifetime!
“I know you and Lin Ranran were very dedicated and worked hard at Qiao Shaguo.”
“With your combined efforts, you can definitely help me manage the first hot pot restaurant well. I trust you.”
“You are worth this price.”
Jiang Tao said with a smile, his gaze towards Yuan Mengjie and Lin Ranran full of encouragement.
“Manager Jiang, we are willing! We are willing to start a business with you, it is our honor!”
Before Yuan Mengjie could agree, Lin Ranran on the side agreed first.
After jumping to Jiang Tao’s company, their combined monthly salary would be 30,000 yuan!
What does a monthly salary of 30,000 yuan mean?
Even with expensive rent and high consumption in the capital, they could save about half of their salary each month!
They could save over a hundred thousand, or even 200,000 yuan a year!
That saving speed would definitely be much faster than now!
And this was just the beginning; their salaries would increase even more in the future!
Lin Ranran unhesitatingly bought into the dream Jiang Tao painted!
“Yes, we are willing! Thank you for your trust. Ranran and I will definitely not let you down!”
Seeing that his girlfriend had agreed, Yuan Mengjie had no reason to refuse.
The base monthly salary of 15K was simply irresistible!
Originally, when Yuan Mengjie and Lin Ranran planned to open their own store, they thought it would be great if they could earn 20,000 yuan a month.
240,000 yuan a year would make them a high-income group in a small county town like Ping County, allowing them to live quite comfortably.
Of course, opening a store also involved great risks!
It wasn’t guaranteed to make money just because you had the skills; running a business was not that simple.
There was a lot of competition and all sorts of underhanded tactics.
One day they’d report you for food hygiene, the next for environmental issues, and the day after for fire safety violations…
Without some ability and connections, it was truly difficult to withstand the constant inspections.
These concerns were also one of the reasons why Yuan Mengjie and Lin Ranran had not resigned to start their own business.
In the years they had worked at Qiao Shaguo, they had witnessed a lot of competitive behavior among peers.
If their boss didn’t have some connections in the county, they would have gone out of business long ago.
At the same time, they also worried that their former boss might retaliate against them if they resigned to start their own business…
Now, they didn’t need to bear any risk; they just needed to work for Jiang Tao to earn 30,000 yuan a month directly!
What was there to hesitate about? Let’s go for it!
The only downside was that they would have to leave Ping County and work in the capital.
Other than that, both of them were very satisfied.
“Okay, it’s settled then. You two should arrange your resignations as soon as possible.”
“I’ve already asked someone to register a company in the capital.”
“Once the company’s articles of association in the capital are finalized, you two will be the first batch of veteran employees of the company.”
Jiang Tao was very satisfied with their performance, and his smile became even more amiable.
Yuan Mengjie said excitedly, “Okay, Manager Jiang. I’ll call my boss later, and I can finish the resignation process by tomorrow morning.”
“I can also finish by tomorrow morning!”
Lin Ranran also looked inexplicably excited.
She was about to become someone earning 15K a month.
This income was top-tier among her friends and relatives!
Jiang Tao smiled and said, “Although our store hasn’t opened yet, we can start paying your salaries from the day you resign from your current job. Your salaries will be paid as usual.”
“Thank you, Manager Jiang!”
“Manager Jiang, you’re too kind!”
Yuan Mengjie and Lin Ranran were filled with gratitude again after hearing Jiang Tao’s words.
Such a good boss was truly rare in this world!
Working for such a good boss would definitely mean they wouldn’t be treated unfairly in the future!
After discussing work, the three of them engaged in a free-flowing conversation about the future management of the hot pot restaurant for about an hour.
Until Jiang Tao’s mobile phone rang, and he received a call from Bai Yulan.
“We’ll stop here for today.”
“I have an important guest tonight, so I won’t be inviting you two for dinner.”
Jiang Tao glanced at the Green Water Ghost on his wrist, realizing it was already past 7 PM.
“Okay, Manager Jiang! You go ahead if you have business. There will be plenty of opportunities for dinner!”
“Mhm, Manager Jiang, please take care.”
Yuan Mengjie and Lin Ranran stood up to see Jiang Tao out of Starbucks and watched him drive away in his Mercedes-Benz G-Class.
“Brother Jie, Brother Jie, we’re going to be rich, we’re going to be rich! We’re going to be rich!”
After watching Jiang Tao drive away, Lin Ranran excitedly hugged Yuan Mengjie and jumped up and down.
She had been holding back while Jiang Tao was present, but now she had completely erupted!
From a restaurant shift leader earning only 4K a month to a manager earning 15K a month!
Lin Ranran had truly soared to the peak of her life, and it was understandable why she was so excited!
“Yes, we’re going to be rich! In a year or two, we’ll be able to turn things around.”
Yuan Mengjie was equally excited, clenching his fists tightly, silently vowing to do his utmost to manage the first store well.
He must not disappoint Manager Jiang, who had such high hopes for him and his girlfriend, he absolutely must not!
After their excitement subsided, the couple hurried to the hospital to share the good news with their mother and sister, who had finished work and was waiting at the hospital.
Yuan Ma, lying on the hospital bed, was also happy for her son upon hearing the good news.
“Manager Jiang is a very kind person. Xiao Qi, Xiao Jie, we must not let him down.”
Yuan Ma held Yuan Mengqi’s hand with one hand and Yuan Mengjie’s with the other, earnestly instructing the siblings.
“Don’t worry, Mom! We will definitely not let Manager Jiang down. Manager Jiang is my Bole!”
Yuan Mengjie patted his mother’s hand, his eyes full of gratitude towards Jiang Tao.
“Mom, don’t worry about these things. You know what kind of people Xiao Jie and I are, Mom.”
Yuan Mengqi also patted her mother’s hand with a smile, her expression conveying gratitude towards Jiang Tao.
She felt that she could never repay the kindness Jiang Tao had shown their family and herself in this lifetime.
…
While Yuan Mengqi’s family was chatting at the hospital.
Jiang Tao had already driven to the villa of Bai Yulan in Anna Creek Town.
He parked the car in a parking space.
Jiang Tao got out of the car, carrying two tote bags, one large and one small.
“Mr. Jiang, you’ve arrived. President Bai is already waiting for you in the dining room.”
A nanny aunt saw Jiang Tao get out of the car and eagerly greeted him before turning to lead him into the villa.
Following the nanny aunt, Jiang Tao walked through the small courtyard of the villa and entered it, then followed another aunt to the dining room.
“Jiang Tao, you’re here.”
Bai Yulan smiled warmly as she saw Jiang Tao enter and got up to greet him.
The two nanny aunts nearby were marveling at Bai Yulan’s expression change upon seeing Jiang Tao.
They could clearly sense that Bai Yulan’s mood seemed to improve significantly the moment she saw Jiang Tao.
Her smile became even more radiant and infectious!
The two nannies had worked at Bai Yulan’s house for over ten years and had never seen Bai Yulan like this before.
“I apologize for keeping Sister Bai waiting. I brought you a small gift.”
Jiang Tao greeted Bai Yulan with a smile and handed the larger tote bag to a nanny aunt standing nearby.
Then, he reached into the smaller tote bag and pulled out a glass bottle with no markings.
Inside the glass bottle was a liquid that looked golden and clear, somewhat like honey.
“Oh? What is this…”
Bai Yulan’s face was full of confusion and curiosity as she saw the bottle Jiang Tao took out.
“This is some fine wine I got from a friend. I brought it for Sister Bai to try.”
Jiang Tao said as he placed the bottle on the table.
“Is that so? Jiang Tao, that’s very thoughtful of you. I must try it then.”
“Please sit down quickly and let’s chat.”
“Li Ma, Wang Ma, please start serving the dishes.”
Bai Yulan invited Jiang Tao to sit down while asking the two nannies standing by to start serving the food.
Soon, 10 dishes, looking exquisite and appetizing, were served on the dining table in elegant tableware.
Jiang Tao also opened the glass bottle he brought, pouring a cup of Jade Nectar for Bai Yulan and himself, and handed it to her.
“It smells so good!”
Bai Yulan brought her nose close to the rim of the cup to smell it, and her face immediately showed a surprised expression.
Although Bai Yulan was a woman, she had to attend business events and drink at times.
She had tasted many fine wines.
She had tasted luxury red wines costing hundreds of thousands or millions a bottle, and various exquisite fine wines aged for decades.
Bai Yulan was considered a semi-connoisseur when it came to alcoholic drinks.
However, she had never encountered a wine like the one Jiang Tao brought today, which smelled so wonderful just by its aroma, making one feel refreshed and even slightly intoxicated.
