My American magical life
Chapter 489 - 489 77 Out of Control Continued - Possession and Duet 1755316000_5

489: Chapter 77: Out of Control Continued – Possession and Duet (17553/16000)_5 489: Chapter 77: Out of Control Continued – Possession and Duet (17553/16000)_5 Zhao Hongjin replied like she was talking to an idiot.

“Bro, it’s Saturday!”

CEO Cheng embarrassedly pretended to be busy unlocking the door and helped Zhao Hongjin open the grand doors of MAS.

On a Saturday morning, the company’s boss being the first to arrive for work could only mean that the pressure on MAS’s employees was indeed high.

“Actually, it doesn’t make much of a difference on Saturdays.

We are close to financing, and the company’s morale is high recently, so everyone’s enthusiasm for work is quite strong.”

As the president of MAS, CEO Cheng consoled himself slightly.

“Bro, I bought you plum vegetable pork buns, carrot buns, as well as fried dough sticks and soy milk.

If you don’t like any of these, I also grabbed some jianbing guozi on the way.”

The folks from Hua Country really go all out; even when they open a restaurant in America, they can come up with so many varieties.

“Why did you buy so much?

We two can’t finish it all.”

CEO Cheng took Zhao Hongjin to his office.

“Heh, the jianbing guozi is my lunch, prepared for noon.”

Cheng Daqi took the breakfast of love from Zhao Hongjin, leaned back in his chair, and started chatting with her about today’s schedule.

“What’s the plan for today?”

Zhao Hongjin tilted her head and presented a dignified yet polite smile, saying,

“Three things.

First, later, some classmates of mine will come to inspect MAS to see how I create short videos.

They aren’t planning on finding a professional due diligence firm, choosing to see for themselves instead, so be careful; how many people are coming in to work overtime today?”

After sipping some soy milk, CEO Cheng burped comfortably.

Zhao Hongjin’s brows furrowed upon seeing this.

Something felt off, very off in her heart.

“Everyone, it’s a startup company; everyone is very keen on making progress.”

Huh?

Bro, you’re a bit too much of a capitalist.

“Don’t look at me like that; you’ve got the wrong idea.

I’m not exploiting the staff.

There’s double pay on Saturdays, and tonight there’s a dinner for everyone.

MAS is a new company without historical burdens, and our team is full of vitality.

Continue with the other two things.”

“Second, I took on a business order.

Strictly speaking, it should have been reported to you and the operations team, but they wanted me to work on all four accounts simultaneously, and the price they offered was pretty good.

But from what I learned from Director Dong, he pushed on my behalf, and I want an explanation for this!”

The big online celebrity under him seemed to have a minor dispute with the company’s operations, and CEO Cheng narrowed his eyes.

Zhao Hongjin was not someone who made trouble out of nothing; if she went to CEO Cheng, there must have been a reason.

On one hand was the newly appointed vice president, and on the other hand, a friend and the company’s pillar; both sides were dear to him.

This matter, interesting.

“Director Dong has been in business for so many years and has far more experience than you; his decision must have been considered.

Don’t be prejudiced just yet; tell me more about this company that reached out to you.”

Zhao Hongjin started to explain with pouted lips.

“Daqi, it’s not about the money; I make money because…”

“The reason doesn’t matter, Zhao, you’re thinking like a student again.”

CEO Cheng, after a night of dilemma with Gru and Temir, immediately said to Zhao Hongjin that the reason didn’t matter.

You could say CEO Cheng’s method of handling things was quite exceptional.

“An e-commerce company, a great startup, they want me to be their promotional ambassador.”

“Isn’t that just a spokesperson?

Just yesterday you said that online celebrities weren’t fit to be spokespersons.”

CEO Cheng’s sharp retort came back at her like a boomerang using her own words, and Zhao Hongjin immediately got flustered.

Cheng, you can’t bully people like this!

“It’s not the same.

They said I could help bring opportunities to more people in need.

Their mod…”

“70% like a pyramid scheme, 30% like an idiot.

If Director Dong refused, it’s probably a pyramid scheme.

If it’s stupidity, he wouldn’t pass up the chance to make a quick buck.”

Zhao Hongjin came in today with a lively bun on her head, adorned with a pink hair clip.

As she got worked up, the pink hair clip bobbed up and down, which was quite amusing.

“You!

Their model is just a variant of you asking me to pull in funds.

If they are a pyramid scheme, then what are we?”

“It sounds even more like a pyramid scheme now, tell me more about it.”

Cheng Daqi showed a mischievous smile, as if he was looking at a miniature version of himself in Zhao Hongjin.

Zhao, it seems you’ve begun taking risks in the business world; the journey ahead is not easy.

“Traditional e-commerce, whether B2C or C2C, neglects the interests of the store operators who are the main sales entities on the platform.

However, the ‘Every Family’s Little Shop’ startup mentorship program can aid those without resources to obtain platform opportunities and earn a generous…”

Zhao Hongjin spoke confidently, but CEO Cheng waved his hand and interrupted directly.

“Okay, you studied business.

Hmm, Zhao, as soon as you mentioned the startup mentorship program, I was certain that it has to be a pyramid scheme.

Its model is well-disguised, and the lies are clever, and they’ve bamboozled you.

Let me ask one thing: is there a model where you must pay a deposit first and the more you sell, the higher the commission?”

The determination in the girl’s peachy eyes shattered under CEO Cheng’s piercing judgment, and she realized she might have really been fooled by that smooth-talking business manager.

After hesitating for a moment, Zhao Hongjin, still hoping for the best, asked,

“Bro, but they said, the nature of a pyramid scheme is to take kickbacks at different levels, big fish eating smaller fish.

Their model supports those who are capable of taking greater profits.

Ultimately, it all comes back to the product’s own value, and the sales data are all genuine.

Their platform is a top-tier private domain platform, so it can’t be a pyramid scheme, right?”

“Private domain, do you even know what that means?

I’m in the business of making short videos; I deal with traffic.

The term ‘private domain traffic’ is not relevant to most people; most can’t maintain valuable private domain traffic, and the platform’s own private domain traffic comes with costs, and it may not even be private domain traffic at all.”