Siheyuan: Relieve stress and relieve worries

Chapter 303 Recruiting troops
When Wang Xuan was sighing and worrying in the store, Yan Jiekuang walked in and asked, "Boss Wang, it's already so late, why haven't you closed the store yet?"

Wang Xuan looked up and saw that it was Yan Jiekuang. He quickly stood up and said, "Third brother, why are you here? Is there something wrong with the previous house? Hurry up and sit down. I'll go get you some tea."

Yan Jiekuang said, "Don't be busy, I want to talk to you for a while."

Wang Xuan went to pour tea anyway. When he brought it to Yan Jiekuang, Yan Jiekuang took a sip and said, "Drinking tea from Qianlong's blue and white covered bowl, you are really unique."

Wang Xuan said embarrassedly: "This is the only tea set I can show off. It's just a small business trick. It's not worth mentioning."

The two drank tea for a while, and Yan Jiekuang asked, "How is your work on this project going?"

Wang Xuan sighed and said, "Oh, don't mention it. Once the money is earned, the craftsmen have their own ideas. It has been more than two months since they broke up."

"What about the business of this store? Is it okay?" Yan Jiekuang asked slowly.

Wang Xuan said: "I close the store every other day. This store is just a decoration. No one comes here. I don't miss any of them."

Yan Jiekuang thought for a moment and said, "So what are your plans?"

Wang Xuan said, "Not yet. I want to go back to my old job, but it's hard to find people. The most skilled ones have been poached. In the ancient architecture business, craftsmanship is the most important thing. You know this better than I do."

Yan Jiekuang looked at Wang Xuan and said, "I have a project in Shenzhen. Although it is in the construction industry, I am working on a reinforced concrete building. Are you interested?"

Wang Xuan was stunned at first, then asked, "Really? Aren't you bankrupt?"

Yan Jiekuang smiled and said, "The rumors are not to be believed, but you will have to study for a while there. The current supervision companies are from Hong Kong and the United States. You have to study hard and leave your hometown. Of course, if you learn well, you will have a bright future. I will hand over the next project to you. The current project manager is Wang Qing, and he is also studying with me."

Wang Xuan was silent. He was not young anymore. He was thirty-five this year, older than Yan Jiekuang, and he had to leave his hometown. Yan Jiekuang said, "The facilities there are very good now. You can move your whole family there. You can earn a lot of money. Besides, our company will arrange a house for you."

Wang Xuan was tempted by Yan Jiekuang's offer, but what about the store and his home? He immediately told Yan Jiekuang about his concerns, and Yan Jiekuang said, "The Shenzhen project will only last for three to five years. You can transfer the store or entrust it to someone you trust to run it. You can leave the house there and come back to live there during holidays. Our next project is here."

When Wang Xuan heard this, he completely put aside his worries, but he did not nod immediately. He said he would go back and discuss it with his family.

Yan Jiekuang didn't care. He chatted with him for a few more words and then said goodbye, telling him that he would find him in Yuer Hutong.

When Yan Jiekuang returned home, the children were doing their homework. Yan Jiekuang did not disturb them and went to the backyard. His mother was talking to Ji Lian. Yan Jiekuang came in to say hello and went to wash up.

After washing up, Yan Jiekuang went to his study, where he wrote property management methods and compiled property management procedures. His idea was to build the office building in Shenzhen into a first-class office building with first-class supporting facilities and first-class property, so that the rent would also be considerable.

The more he planned the development direction of the project, the more he felt that he was still very short of staff. Yan Jiekuang finally decided to go find Huaihua tomorrow and let Huaihua be the company's human resources manager, mainly responsible for recruiting talents. However, he was not sure whether Huaihua would give up his current job. After all, a stable job is still valued by people.

Before I knew it, it was already late at night. Ji Lian knocked on the door and walked in, saying, "Go to bed early. Work cannot be completed in one day. You always teach the children to combine work and rest, but you are so busy that you don't care about it."

Yan Jiekuang smiled and said, "I understand. Let's take a rest now. Let's go."

Yan Jiekuang got up and went back to the bedroom with Ji Lian to rest. It was a dark night and everything was quiet in the yard except for the occasional chirping of insects.

In the early morning, Yuer Hutong is always filled with the smell of fireworks, with smoke rising from kitchens everywhere. Every household is making breakfast, and occasionally the voices of adults and children can be heard, as well as the shouts of various breakfast vendors on the streets outside.

The children are on holiday today, and Yan Jiekuang thought it would be better to put his work aside and arranged to take the children to Shichahai for a visit. The children cheered and Yang Ruiping was also very happy. She had taken the children to the park only a few times. However, Yang Ruiping asked Yan Jiekuang to bring Shi Xiaoya and Yongchang Yongxin to go together. Yan Jiekuang agreed, and after breakfast, he strolled to No. 95 Courtyard alone.

Shi Xiaoya and Yongchang Yongxin were still at home, so Yan Jiekuang asked, "Where is my second brother?"

Shi Xiaoya said: "He has an important mission, are you looking for him?"

Yan Jiekuang said, "No, my mother asked me to bring you and the kids to my place. We finally have a day off, so let's go to the park with the kids today."

Yongchang and Yongxin almost jumped up. Yongxin hugged Yan Jiekuang's arm and said, "I knew that Third Uncle is the best."

Yan Jiekuang patted her head and said, "Let's go. We are all waiting for you."

Shi Xiaoya packed up her things simply and took her child and Yan Jiekuang to Yuer Hutong.

When they arrived at Yuer Hutong, Shi Lei and Dapang and Xiaopang were packing their schoolbags and taking out the books inside. They were loading snacks and sodas in the storeroom. Shi Li was choosing right beside them and handed them to Xiaopang after she was done.

Yongchang and Yongxin also joined in, and finally took Shi Li's schoolbag and filled another one. Yan Jiekuang said beside them: "You are going camping and not planning to come back, so why bring so much."

Yang Ruiping was talking to Ji Lian and Shi Xiaoya at this time, mainly introducing the third brother's courtyard. He also said that he would take her for a good tour when he came back. After everything was packed up, Yan Jiekuang took them in a van and drove straight to Shichahai.

It's not surprising that there are very few people in Shichahai today, mainly because other places are too attractive, so there are not many people here. Shichahai in October has a unique flavor, with willows hanging down to the lake, the autumn scenery is colorful, and the ancient buildings are quaint and stand in the middle, forming a whole.

As soon as he entered, Yan Jiekuang felt his mood improved. The children were laughing, playing and looking around. Ji Lian and Shi Xiaoya supported Yang Ruiping on the left and right, walking side by side behind the children, chatting about their favorite topics.

The family played along the way and got tired. Yan Jiekuang took out a piece of plaid cloth he had prepared and spread it on the grass. The children took out everything in their schoolbags and placed them on the cloth. The family ate and drank, chatted and enjoyed the scenery.

Yan Jiekuang played with them until about 3:00 p.m., and then they went home. The children were reluctant to leave, so Yan Jiekuang said, "I'll take you out again when I have time, and I'll take you to climb the Great Wall next time."

When they got home, it was already past four o'clock. Yang Ruiping kept Shi Xiaoya and the child and introduced Tian Guixiang to her. He told her that Sister Tian's Shandong cuisine was excellent and she would regret it if she didn't try it.

I had dinner at Yongchang Yongxin and kept saying, "It's so delicious."

After dinner, Shi Lei took Yongchang, Yongxin and other children to play in the back garden. Yang Ruiping took Shi Xiaoya to visit the third child's house. Shi Xiaoya looked at Yan Jiekuang's home, which had changed a lot, and was amazed at Yan Jiekuang's layout.

At around seven o'clock, Yan Jiekuang sent Shi Xiaoya and the children back to Yard No. 95. Yan Jiekuang sent them to the entrance of the alley and said he would not go in. Shi Xiaoya more or less knew about the third child's situation, so she sighed and took the children home.

Later, Wang Xuan arrived. Yan Jiekuang let him into the main hall, and Sister Tian went to make tea for him. The two chatted in the main hall. Wang Xuan did not hesitate and asked directly about his treatment.

Yan Jiekuang said, "You will first be Wang Qing's assistant, also doing project management work. Your monthly salary is 2,000 yuan, and there is a 1,000 yuan settlement allowance. In addition, our company now rents a dormitory from a former school. Most of the rooms are single rooms. If you have more people, you can also apply for a double room, or even three rooms. The conditions there are limited now."

Wang Xuan was a little surprised and said, "The salary is so high, that's good. If I go, I plan to take my wife with me. Forget about the children. They will stay in Sijiu City to go to school."

Yan Jiekuang said: "In fact, the company is in its starting stage now, and the project is still progressing rapidly, but the department is not yet complete. In the future, the conditions will be better, and there will be internal housing allocation and stock dividends. This ultimately depends on the final returns of the Shenzhen project."

Wang Xuan said, "I've decided to give it a try. When do you think I can go over?"

Yan Jiekuang took out a pen and paper and wrote down a phone number, which was Wang Qing's. He then handed it to Wang Xuan and said, "Wait for my notification. I'll talk to Wang Qing tomorrow and have them book a plane ticket for you. By the way, the round-trip air ticket company will reimburse you for your vacation, so you have to keep the ticket stub."

"Okay, third brother, I won't disturb you anymore. I have to make some arrangements at home. I'll leave first." After saying that, Wang Xuan stood up.

Yan Jiekuang also stood up and said, "No hurry, the earliest it will be is three days later."

Then Yan Jiekuang sent Wang Xuan out. When he came back, Yan Jiekuang was thinking about some things in the company. Yes, the department is not yet complete. If Ji Lian was not pregnant, she would definitely be the candidate for the president.

Back in the hall, Ji Lian came over, and Yan Jiekuang quickly went up to support her, saying, "It's only been more than nine months, be careful."

Ji Lian smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'm more nervous than you. By the way, how is the recruitment going?"

"It's still not enough. I always feel like there's someone missing. I need someone who can coordinate the overall situation. There are really no candidates in my mind. Either they lack experience or their personalities are not so good. If you were not pregnant, you would be the best candidate." Yan Jiekuang said.

Ji Lian laughed and said, "You think too highly of me. By the way, what about the hotel?"

"I will talk to Yang Lifen tomorrow to see how their restaurant is doing recently. It can be regarded as a routine inspection. By the way, I want to transfer Wei Xiaobao. How about letting him go to Shenzhen to take charge?" Yan Jiekuang said.

Ji Lian thought for a moment and said, "In terms of cooking skills, Wei Xiaobao is unique, but when it comes to dominance in the kitchen, it has to be Yang Limin. By the way, your transfer of Yang Limin can also serve as a warning to Wei Xiaobao. He is too good, so his dominance is not good enough."

Yan Jiekuang thought for a while and said, "Okay, I accept your suggestion. You should pay attention these two days. I will concentrate on accompanying you after I finish my work."

Ji Lian nodded and said, "Go to bed early. Aren't you going out tomorrow?"

Yan Jiekuang and Ji Lian went to the backyard, washed up and went to bed early.

The next day, Yan Jiekuang got busy. He first went to the front door to look for Huaihua. After a conversation, Huaihua readily agreed and said, "Even if Third Uncle doesn't look for me, I want to go look for my sister."

Immediately afterwards, Yan Jiekuang invited Sun Xiaolong to He Yuzhu's restaurant. Sun Xiaolong was quite puzzled at first, as this was the first time that Yan Jiekuang invited him to dinner alone. During the meal, Yan Jiekuang told him the purpose of his visit.

Sun Xiaolong, first of all, doubted his own abilities as that was an industry he knew nothing about. Secondly, his family was full of old and young people, so he did not dare to agree to Yan Jiekuang's request. He just said he would think about it and talk to him when he had made up his mind.

Yan Jiekuang did not insist. He simply explained the treatment of the company over there and told him that the property industry did not exist here, but in the future development of society, the property industry should be an indispensable industry.

Sun Xiaolong was also greatly enlightened by Yan Jiekuang's narration. He felt that he was still a frog in a well in Beijing. He was a little tempted, but he had to discuss it with Grandpa Sun and Mom first.

After the two men finished their meal and parted ways, Yan Jiekuang went to inspect his restaurant.

(End of this chapter)