Pampered by Short-Lived Bigshot-Chapter 987 - 587: Poaching a Brother’s Talent, Conducting Commercial Secrets on the Sly (2)

Chapter 987: Chapter 587: Poaching a Brother’s Talent, Conducting Commercial Secrets on the Sly (2)

"Regarding salary and benefits, it’s definitely better than staying at the company. Not only would you have a guaranteed base salary, but if the performance is good, I’ll give you a share of the profits. It’s better than being stuck with a fixed salary at the company, right."

"I can give you this amount every month." Jiang Chengsi raised his hand and showed her a figure.

Ruan Mengxi felt a stir in her heart; this offer was indeed tempting. However, she frowned, "But I know nothing about Racing Car, I’m afraid..."

"I haven’t officially opened to the public yet. You can start learning now; I believe with your ability, you’ll be fine."

"But switching to your place doesn’t seem suitable. Besides, I still have a contract with the Qi Family. If I quit mid-term, there might be a penalty..." Ruan Mengxi looked troubled.

"It’s not really a switch. Zeyan has invested in this club as well; you’re just moving from one of his businesses to another, still working for him."

Ruan Mengxi thought that made some sense.

What he said seemed quite reasonable.

"About the employment contract issue, I’ll help you solve it. You don’t have to worry about that."

Jiang Chengsi really needed people; otherwise, he wouldn’t have targeted Ruan Mengxi.

"Let me think about it." Ruan Mengxi didn’t give a definitive answer.

"Then I’ll wait for your call." Jiang Chengsi said as he took out his phone, "Let’s exchange contact information."

**

After leaving the guest bedroom, Ruan Mengxi completed Shen Shuci’s electronic invitation, revising it several times before planning to leave.

Coincidentally, Shen Shuci also intended to leave, so the two left together.

"Why don’t you have dinner before you go?" Tang Wan suggested, seeing it was meal time.

"No, I have a fitness class. If I don’t go now, I’ll miss the session time, and the instructor doesn’t give refunds." Ruan Mengxi laughed, "You eat too healthily, it’s not suitable for someone like me who’s into fitness; I need high protein meals."

"Next time then." Tang Wan didn’t insist.

After the two left, she turned to Jiang Chengsi, "Fourth Brother, why did you want to see her?"

"I’m planning to poach Zeyan’s employee."

"..."

"I happen to need someone; she’s very beautiful and has been Zeyan’s assistant for a long time. Her capabilities are quite impressive, and I need someone to coordinate and manage everything."

Tang Wan pursed her lips, "You brought her into the room just to talk about that?"

"What else?"

"Does this kind of thing really need to be done so secretly?"

"It definitely has to be done quietly; it’s commercial trade secrets."

"..."

"Besides, for poaching someone, the fence has to lean towards me first, only then can I negotiate with Zeyan."

Jiang Jinsang glanced at him, "The fence leaning towards you? Aren’t you afraid of being crushed to death?"

Jiang Chengsi snorted coldly, "Recruiting a good employee saves me a lot of trouble. Plus, only good employees can make your money grow."

"Xiaoruan is very capable, but always being an assistant limits her potential."

"I have a broader platform here, and I’m helping you earn formula money, too. When I make money, isn’t it just like you’re making money?"

This was the first time Tang Wan heard Jiang Chengsi talking like this; usually, he seemed rather careless and unprofessional.

Unexpectedly, when it came to money, his demeanor changed.

Jiang Jinsang nodded, "Then I support you."

Tang Wan was amused and bewildered, "Seriously? Boldly poaching a friend’s employee, and you sound so righteous about it?"

Now they’ve become allies?

If the conditions Jiang Chengsi offers are indeed more promising than working at the Qi Family company, it’s really up to whether Ruan Mengxi is willing to leave Qi Zeyan and make the move.

**

Recently, aside from being busy with year-end matters, Qi Zeyan is preparing to air the drama "Feng Que" as the opening show of the year. Having just passed broadcasting approval, four online media platforms and three TV stations are negotiating broadcast rights.

This drama’s cast and the teaser edits suggest it’s set to be a big hit. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

Each platform wants exclusivity, but as an investor, Qi Zeyan naturally wants to earn more, so he’s stalling the broadcast rights sale, hoping to push up the price.

Ruan Mengxi finished her workout and returned home, turned on the TV, casually switching channels while thinking about switching jobs.

The conditions offered by Jiang Chengsi were tempting, and knowing him well, she wasn’t worried about being deceived.

However, quitting wasn’t a minor decision. She took out her phone to search for information on Jiang Chengsi’s club, but ended up seeing some entertainment news pushed on the page.

["Feng Que" broadcast rights cause fierce competition, while Qi Shao is spotted vacationing with a female actor.]

Ruan Mengxi knew these marketing accounts’ tricks to grab attention very well.

Yet the photo indeed showed Qi Zeyan with a female actor, though she knew it was work-related. There were clearly more than two people in the photo.

She sighed, and just then her phone vibrated with a message from Jiang Chengsi.

[I really am sincere, and this isn’t really switching; it’s still his business, you’re still working for him. As long as you agree, I’ll handle everything else.]

[I can offer you a full package of social insurance and housing funds; working with me eliminates worries and offers flexible work hours.]

[Think about it carefully, I’ll wait for your reply.]

Ruan Mengxi hesitated for a moment before sending him a message.

Qi Zeyan had just finished a meeting with some TV station leaders, drunk quite a bit, and fell asleep in the car, waking up later feeling dry-mouthed before tugging at his tie and extending a hand...

"Xiaoruan, water!"

Xiaozhu was taken aback for a moment, then handed him a bottle of mineral water.

Qi Zeyan took the water, but having drunk too much, didn’t have the strength to open it, "Why don’t you help me open it?"

"Let me open it for you." Xiaozhu’s voice came.

Qi Zeyan squinted at him, exerted a little force on his wrist, opened the cap, and gulped down half the bottle of water. The cold water eased the spicy burn from the alcohol considerably.

However, once the chill subsided, his throat still felt like it was burning.

"What’s she up to lately?"

Xiaozhu coughed lightly, "Attending work as usual."

"And?"

Xiaozhu was confused; what else could there be?

He had no idea about what she did after work.

Lately, Qi Zeyan had been busy socializing with leaders of various online platforms or TV stations, having three meals a day accompanied by two drinking sessions.

Initially, he didn’t include Ruan Mengxi during these meetups; Xiaozhu had been shadowing him, so she had more free time in her work.

"You’re her boss; don’t you know what she’s doing?" Qi Zeyan’s voice was slightly hoarse.

Xiaozhu didn’t know what to say; at the end of the day, he was just Ruan Mengxi’s boss, and it wasn’t right to inquire about her off-duty activities.

Besides, why do you care now? Shouldn’t you focus on your career instead?

Xiaozhu observed him through the rearview mirror, but kept some thoughts to himself, afraid to voice them.

Qi Zeyan, seeing Xiaozhu’s silence, rubbed his brow, looked out the window, his throat rolling with discomfort, feeling the residual alcohol agitating him again, making him uneasy.

He closed his eyes, gripping the mineral water bottle firmly, realizing how habits can be such a frightening thing.

At this moment, he had no idea his good friend was plotting to poach his employee!