Chapter 48: The Petty Boss (1/2)

Zhao Qingfeng, preoccupied with his future plans, paid no attention to the person sitting beside him, assuming it was a friend of Sister Lan’s.

Little Kun had gone outside to attend to customers, so Zhao Qingfeng didn’t need to explain anything and quickly repaired the computers.

Within ten minutes.

He easily fixed three computers with blue screen issues.

The middle-aged man sitting beside him was dumbstruck, forgetting to smoke his cigarette, almost burning his hand. He stomped out the cigarette and turned to look at the young man beside him.

The young man looked on with admiration and nodded solemnly to the middle-aged man.

Understanding the cue, the middle-aged man took advantage of Zhao Qingfeng’s break to take a drink of water, gently patted his shoulder, and said earnestly, “Young man, your skills are indeed impressive.”

“I didn’t believe it when Little Kun was eagerly collecting all these complex cases the other day.”

“Let me introduce myself, I’m Cheng Ming. The largest computer sales outlet next to the elevator is mine.”

“I’m the one who facilitates the supply of components for your Sister Lan’s shop.”

“I’m saying this because I’m impressed by your skills and want to discuss a cooperation with you.”

“I wonder if you’re interested in making big money.”

Cheng Ming, in his forties, had a square face and a beard, with fox-like eyes.

Besides controlling the largest sales outlet in the area, over 300 square meters in size, he also had good relations with upper-level wholesalers, making him a well-known figure in Technology City.

“Cooperation?”

Zhao Qingfeng waved his hand, “Big brother, I’m fine here with Sister Lan, I’m not interested.”

Cheng Ming smiled.

He sighed internally at Zhao Qingfeng’s youth and inability to decline indirectly.

Moreover.

He hadn’t even mentioned the details of the cooperation.

He immediately stood up, offering a hefty olive branch.

“Little Feng, my friend.”

“The cooperation I’m talking about is not just any cooperation.”

“Our shop’s senior repair manager has already acknowledged your technical expertise.”

“What I mean is, come work for me.”

“I’ll give you a base salary of 3000 yuan, plus 1% commission on the entire store’s sales. You just need to work Saturdays and Sundays, training my staff in repair techniques. I’ll make you a senior manager, overseeing them, with food and accommodation included. Not a bad deal, right?”

Even Little Kun was dumbfounded by this.

A monthly salary of 3000 yuan, for only eight days a month? Where else could you find such a divine job?

Quick calculations showed an annual income of thirty-six thousand yuan, working only 96 days a year. In 2001, that was enough to buy a house in the provincial city after just five years, an incredibly happy prospect.

Sister Lan was also taken aback.

She knew Cheng Ming as a person who didn’t easily part with his money and was very strict with his employees. Why was he suddenly offering a salary of 3000 yuan?

It was understandable to poach staff, but offering such a high salary seemed excessive…

Zhao Qingfeng, however, showed no emotion, as if he hadn’t clearly heard the ‘huge sum’ of 3000 yuan.

After a brief thought, he played it diplomatically, “Brother Cheng, your offer is tempting, and I really would like to accept. But I have to apologize because Sister Lan has been good to me, and I don’t want to leave here for now. Besides, I have my university entrance exams coming up soon and don’t have time to teach anyone computer repair. I’m just a novice relying on luck, without any real skill, so let’s talk about this later, at least after my exams.”

After he finished speaking.

Cheng Ming’s brow furrowed.

3000 yuan a month was enough to drive people crazy, and this young man was not at all moved, “Are you sure you’ll quit working in Technology City after buying a computer?”

Zhao Qingfeng casually replied, “I can’t be certain, maybe I’ll have other plans.”

Upon hearing this, Cheng Ming lit a cigarette and took a deep drag, “Other plans? Fine, let’s leave it at that. If you change your mind, come find me anytime. Little Lan, if this young man comes back, I’ve got dibs on him, remember that!”

After saying this, Cheng Ming left.

Sister Lan then approached, anxious and excited, “Little Feng, you’re turning down 3000 yuan, what are you thinking?”

Little Kun also questioned from the side, “If it were me, I’d be grateful to acknowledge him as my godfather. 3000 yuan, that’s six months of my salary in a month!”

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