My autobiography is definitely not a tragedy!
Chapter 408 - 275 Why Haven’t You Left Yet_2

Chapter 408: Chapter 275 Why Haven’t You Left Yet_2

Although thinking this way was a bit depressing.

But seeing is believing, perhaps in the eyes of those two big shots, Meng Lang’s status in their hearts is even higher than his, Hu Yifei?

That was what truly astonished Hu Yifei!

In Su City, his stomping ground, he might not know every nook and cranny, but he at least knew almost all the young talents, especially the outstanding ones from the younger generation.

After all, the higher you go, the smaller the circles become.

But when had Meng Lang, a guy who even two big shots regarded so highly, come onto the scene so quietly?

Could it be they valued his talents?

Come on, with the status and position of those big shots, what kind of talents don’t they have under their command?

Then it must be the background and resources behind him they valued!

Su City... No! Su Province or perhaps the nearby provinces, was there a wealthy Meng family?

It didn’t seem like it?

"Leave the snooping to me; this kind of thing is my specialty, just watch me!"

With a confident face, Big Wave shook her luscious hair and immediately picked up the phone to dial a number.

"Hello! Sister Weiwei, do you have time tomorrow? Let’s go shopping. I saw a handbag last time... Eh? What? You’re going away? Where to? Zhongnan Mountain? What are you doing there? What! Hiking?

Why travel so far just to hike? You... Hello? Hello hello?"

Big Wave put down the phone somewhat speechlessly.

"She... She said she’s going to climb Zhongnan Mountain?"

"Oh? Zhongnan Mountain?" Hu Yifei was startled for a moment, then seemed to remember something, his expression turning to one of realization.

"Right, considering the time, it’s about that time... "

"What time?"

"The mountain climbing event... It happens once every four years and is a martial arts gathering that’s not open to the public."

Hu Yifei thought for a moment, then added.

"As a registered disciple of Master Yan, since my sister is going, I might as well join in on the fun after I finish up my work here."

"A martial arts gathering! That sounds really interesting, I want to go too!"

"Alright, alright, I can take you! But you need to go back tonight."

"What? You’re working overtime again? It’s already this late, and I even booked a spa treatment to enjoy with you." Big Wave was immediately displeased.

"Behave! I still have to keep an eye on the software development here at Cretaceous.

I can’t have my employees working late and rushing progress while I, as the boss, am slacking off and enjoying spa treatments all day long, can I?

I previously hired a highly-paid human resources expert who had retired from a big company, skilled in corporate culture management.

Since her arrival, the spirit and enthusiasm of the employees have indeed jumped up a notch, truly the elite from a big company.

Now, as the company is at a crucial point of producing results, most of my funds have been invested into Ai Dou New Energy and won’t be liquid again for a while.

The burning of cash here can’t be halted, so the financial strain is getting pretty tight. I need to keep an eye on the company’s performance here to alleviate some pressure."

"Why do you spread yourself so thin and wear yourself out? You’re young but living like an old man. If funds are tight, why not postpone Mr. Bao’s investment?

Why take such big risks?" Big Wave pouted.

"Ha! You think doing business is that simple? Look at Daheng Group and look at Xu Group in Su City, which one of them grew steadily into what they are?

If you want to grow big and strong, you need to leverage. How much money do you have in your own hand?

Once leveraged and you have the money, you’ll still need vision.

If you’re convinced about an industry, you pursue it relentlessly!

Now the country is supporting low-carbon new energy, and both policy and subsidies are leaning this way, but there is fierce competition for a piece of this blue ocean.

Have you not seen those BAT, the real estate guys, the mall tycoons, the phone makers, even those in home appliances, all positioning themselves in new energy and racing for a track?

By the time your funds are sufficient in a couple of years, what level of competition will there be domestically?

By then, the market will have been carved up, and where will small players like us fit in?

This is the time to capitalize on speed!

Don’t worry, Mr. Bao has been deeply invested in this field for many years, and Ai Dou’s cars have a good reputation in the microcar market.

Now with sufficient capital injection, he can rapidly expand production capacity and seize the market.

Last year, Ai Dou sold 43,000 compact cars, and this year our goal is to produce 80,000!

We’re aiming to double that next year!

Once we’ve grown larger and stronger, we can continuously fund the AI software development at Cretaceous with the profits from new energy.

Eventually, the two of us can collaborate on autonomous driving!

By then, with both the software and hardware of new energy vehicles and an early mover advantage, we might well be able to compete with those big shots and get a slice of the big pie!"

Hu Yifei outlined a bright blueprint for the future, his eyes twinkling with a light named ambition...

"You talk a big game, but last time you invested in that boxing gym, claiming you’d dominate the national boxing events and create a high-end sports club in Su City, and look how that turned out... it folded in less than two years..." Big Wave said, giving him a sideways glance.

Hu Yifei’s passionate expression froze, and he suddenly seemed somewhat embarrassed.

"Well... everyone has their off moments, but this time it’s absolutely solid!"

"Still calling it solid? Didn’t you say that Meng Lang guy is something else? He seemed quite skeptical about Mr. Bao last time, didn’t he?"

"What does he know! He hadn’t even heard of Mr. Bao’s car manufacturing plan that day, so what kind of useful advice could he offer?

Do you think he can predict the future?" Hu Yifei replied with a mix of laughter and frustration.

"Alright, alright! Stop making a mess here, go back already. I’m seriously working overtime here, with my girlfriend by my side. It wouldn’t look good if the employees working hard outside saw this.

There’s a good girl! Quick, go back. Didn’t you have your eye on a handbag? I’ll buy it for you next time!"

Having finally sent Big Wave off, Hu Yifei looked at the brightly lit office, buzzing with people and filled with the unceasing sound of keyboards, and revealed a satisfied smile.

This is the empire I’ve built!

...

"Finally, nine o’clock!" Lu Xiaoyi said with a relieved smile.

"Brother Wang, I’m heading out first, see you tomorrow!"

"Sure! See you tomorrow!"

Brother Wang remained nonchalantly typing away, showing no sign of leaving.

Nearly everyone else in the office hadn’t moved an inch.

Lu Xiaoyi, who had been eager to leave, hesitated with his bag in hand.

"Brother Wang, why isn’t everyone leaving? Isn’t it nine o’clock?"

"Oh! The company reimburses cab fare after ten. When you’re out here trying to make it, you save where you can," Brother Wang replied with a weary smile.

"Oh! I see..."

Lu Xiaoyi checked the time, an hour’s worth of cab fare is quite a sum...

"Heh! Actually, my girlfriend is probably almost done eating. I might as well go back late and have some supper with her." He put his bag down once again.

"Click-clack~" "Click-clack~"

One hour later...

"Brother Wang, I’m leaving! See you tomorrow!"

Almost stepping out at the stroke of ten, Lu Xiaoyi was ready to rush out with his bag.

"Alright, see you tomorrow!"

Just as Lu Xiaoyi stood up, he noticed that the old-timers in the office still hadn’t moved.

He wanted to rush out without caring about anything else, but his damn curiosity got the better of him, and he asked again.

"Brother Wang, why are you still not leaving?"

"Oh! Did I not mention? At eleven in the evening, as long as the big boss is also here, he usually hands out red envelopes to the overtime staff, up to five thousand bucks..."

Lu Xiaoyi: "..."

Well, fuck me!

What is this, some sort of Jiang Taigong-style company policy?!

Doesn’t leave any room for living!

He sat down again, a bit frantic, and couldn’t help asking.

"Brother Wang, it’s true we need to make a living, but that doesn’t mean you can treat people like animals, right?"

Brother Wang glanced at him, as if seeing his earlier self.

Then, he ran his hand through his somewhat shabby hair.

"Heh! What gave you the illusion that a code monkey... has a family to take care of?"

Lu Xiaoyi: "..."

He had a point; at this rate, he was likely to be dumped by his girlfriend...

He silently set his bag down again.

Five thousand bucks...

What if it’s me...

Right! If I win, I’ll resign immediately!

...

The night grew deeper, and in the wee hours of the morning...

Outside a luxurious villa belonging to Xu Bolin, one of the major shareholders of Xu Group, a black-clad figure with a mask agilely scaled the villa’s perimeter wall...