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"No problem!" Xiao Han nodded.

Mo Shaocong patted Xiao Han's shoulder and said, "Then you should head back. Remember to send my regards to your aunt. If I have time, I'll visit Linjiang to see you and possibly meet your aunt as well. I've known you for so long yet never had the chance to visit her. I'm really curious to see what kind of woman could raise such an outstanding son."

"You flatter me, brother." Xiao Han laughed.

Xiao Han returned to Linjiang.

Returning to Linjiang City felt warmly familiar. The outside world might be wonderful, but it was never as good as his hometown. Linjiang might not be as bustling as the provincial city and lacked the skyscrapers of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, but Linjiang was his home, uniquely and extraordinarily his.

Back near home, breathing in the air of Linjiang, he felt the heat wave hitting his face.

"This damn place is too hot."

"Yeah, you should get out and cool off while you can."

The passersby chatted amongst themselves.

It was mid-August, the heat was overwhelming. The temperature had reached thirty-eight degrees Celsius, but the ground felt even hotter. On the asphalt roads, the ground temperature was about seventy degrees Celsius. It was hot enough to fry an egg. Xiao Han's lips curled into a smile.

Despite the heat wave, he deeply loved this land. Otherwise, he wouldn't have established his corporation here in Linjiang. His passion for this place was the reason he was willing to plant his roots deeply here.

Upon returning to Linjiang, Xiao Han immediately immersed himself in work.

In the early days of Hanmen Group, there was a lot of work to be done. Relying solely on Yang Lu and Zhao Lizhong certainly wasn't enough.

Liu Xiaolei, as the head of the Human Resources Department, was also working hard for Hanmen Group, which was now flourishing.

Xiao Han got off his car and immediately hailed another ride to Hanmen Group.

Liu Xiaolei approached him.

"Xiao Han, you're back?" Liu Xiaolei exclaimed in delight.

"Where are you going?" Xiao Han asked, puzzled.

"I'm going to…" Liu Xiaolei giggled and said, "Come with me!"

"Huh?" Xiao Han looked confused.

Liu Xiaolei didn't wait for Xiao Han to speak and started pulling him along.

Xiao Han had no choice but to follow Liu Xiaolei.

Liu Xiaolei drove Xiao Han's BMW. As the head of Human Resources, it would look bad if she didn't have a decent car, especially since she dealt with executives from other companies. The company needed people, so she had to find a way to recruit some talent.

Talent was the productivity of the corporation.

Xiao Han immediately got in the car, and Liu Xiaolei quickly drove away.

"Where are we going?" Xiao Han asked anxiously.

"To Peninsula Coffee," Liu Xiaolei replied.

"What are we doing there?" Xiao Han asked, puzzled.

Liu Xiaolei smiled mysteriously and said, "Zhang Lixia has asked to meet with me to discuss something."

"Really?" Xiao Han burst into laughter, "Great. Let's go together."

Though he was initially unsure what the purpose was, Xiao Han became excited once he knew. If Zhang Lixia could join them, that would be perfect. Hanmen Group was just getting started, and as they say, every beginning is hard. They particularly needed veterans like Zhang Lixia. If she could come on board, that would be excellent.

The car quickly made its way to Peninsula Coffee.

Upon arrival, they saw Zhang Lixia patiently waiting at the entrance.

"Sister Zhang," Liu Xiaolei got out of the car and was pleasantly surprised, "Why... why are you waiting outside for me?"

"I saw you were almost here, so I decided to wait," Zhang Lixia smiled and then said, "Shall we go inside and sit down?"

"Yes!" Liu Xiaolei nodded eagerly.

The three of them walked in.

They found a sofa to sit down on. The three of them each ordered some coffee.

After the coffee arrived, Liu Xiaolei couldn't wait to say, "Sister Zhang, are you really interested in joining our company?"

"Indeed," Zhang Lixia nodded and said, "I've grown tired of staying at the Swart Group, so I want to change the environment."

"Can you elaborate?" Liu Xiaolei hurriedly asked, "After all, the Swart Group is much more powerful than our company, and the prospects for Swart's development are also very promising. Whereas our company is just a newly established group, I believe that the pay and benefits definitely can't compare to those of the Swart Group."

"I don't like the environment there!" Zhang Lixia said, "I don't like that deceitful ambiance, nor do I like such superiors. In any case, even if I don't join the Hanmen Group, I'm afraid I will go to some other company. Currently, I am choosing among my options."

"That's great," Liu Xiaolei said upon hearing this. "Sister Zhang, you should come to our company. We have a brand-new environment that definitely won't have the deceit you mentioned. If you are still worried, you can become the head of the Human Resources department. What do you think?"

"What?" Zhang Lixia almost spat out her coffee upon hearing this, completely taken by surprise by Liu Xiaolei's words.

"Really!" Liu Xiaolei immediately nodded, then said, "If you really want to join, I can truly offer you my position!"

Liu Xiaolei was serious and persistent. She really hoped to bring Zhang Lixia to the company, even at the sacrifice of her own position.

Seeing Liu Xiaolei's serious and persistant gaze, Zhang Lixia was moved. She quickly lowered her head, hiding the emotions stirring within her. After all, some things still needed serious negotiation, like pay, benefits…

These are the hard standards of a job, and if these cannot be met, then the deal surely wouldn't happen.

"Not necessary!" Zhang Lixia shook her head, then said, "How could I possibly take your position?"

"Sister Zhang, do you have any conditions then?" Liu Xiaolei hurriedly asked, "You can just speak freely."

"At Swart, my annual salary is 500,000, with five insurances and one housing fund, company dividends…" Zhang Lixia glanced at Liu Xiaolei and said, "I just don't know what kind of remuneration Hanmen Group can offer me?"

"This…" Liu Xiaolei was at a loss for words, as the remuneration seemed a bit high, and with her authority, she apparently had no way to confirm such a package.

"Sister Zhang," Xiao Han quickly interjected, "How about this: Hanmen Group offers you an annual salary of 300,000, other benefits remain the same, plus one percent of the shares. How does that sound?"

An annual salary of 300,000 meant a reduction of 200,000, nearly 20,000 less per month. This seemed a bit low for Zhang Lixia. However, Xiao Han offered another very tempting condition, that was one percent of the shares. With the current valuation of Hanmen Group at 500 million, one percent of the shares was worth five million. That was equivalent to ten years of salary at Swart.

"Are there any additional conditions?" Zhang Lixia asked cautiously.

"Yes," Xiao Han nodded, "Once Hanmen Group goes public, your shares must not be traded until after five years, and also, I have the first right of refusal, which means if you want to sell, you must ask me first."

"I understand," Zhang Lixia nodded. "The terms you are offering are indeed very tempting."

"Shouldn't I be the most generous then?" Xiao Han smiled and said, "Now, Hanmen Group's market value is over 500 million, which means you have instantly acquired shares worth five million. This should be a very tempting condition."

"However, if Hanmen Group doesn't go public, my shares will just be a pile of waste paper," Zhang Lixia smiled and said, "Only if the company goes public will my shares have market value. Otherwise, they are worthless."

"You could say that," Xiao Han nodded. "But we are always striving to let Hanmen Group go public within two years. As long as Hanmen Group goes public, all our efforts will be worth it."

"Yes," Zhang Lixia nodded. "What's put in front of me is indeed very tempting. Once I'm on board, I must work diligently without hesitation. But, I like that!"

"So, you've agreed?" Xiao Han asked, puzzled.

"Sort of," Zhang Lixia nodded. "I find Hanmen Group very enticing. What I'm interested in is not just that one percent of the shares, but that Hanmen Group is newly established, has a good environment, and is driven. I don't want to retire at Swart Group, I hope to enter a company with tenacity, where my abilities can be fully displayed again."

"Great!" Hearing this, Xiao Han immediately stood up, extending his hand, "Sister Zhang, welcome to Hanmen Group."

"Thank you!" Zhang Lixia immediately stood up and shook hands with Xiao Han politely.

After sitting back down, Zhang Lixia asked, puzzled, "Xiao Lei, who is this?"

She had seen Xiao Han a few times, and, just now, she and Liu Xiaolei had been interviewing, unaware that she had started talking to Xiao Han, while Liu Xiaolei remained silent on the side, with even the final decisions being made by Xiao Han. Therefore, Zhang Lixia couldn't help but be curious about Xiao Han's identity.

"Sister Zhang, to be honest, Xiao Han is the chairman of Hanmen Group, also the founder of the company," Liu Xiaolei said seriously.

"What?!" Zhang Lixia's eyes widened in disbelief as she stared at Xiao Han.

Xiao Han looked as though he was just a university student starting college. Despite his youth, he had established such a massive group company. Originally, she thought the founder would be a middle-aged uncle. She never expected it to be such a handsome young man.

"Sister Zhang, don't be so surprised," Xiao Han said, somewhat sheepishly.

"I am indeed surprised," Zhang Lixia hurriedly said. "How... how did you manage to create such a huge enterprise company? It's unbelievable."

"I…" Xiao Han was at a loss for words.

Then, Liu Xiaolei spoke up, "Sister Zhang, how about this, come to the company tomorrow and sign the contract."