Chapter 163: Making China a First-Class World Power (Part 4/4)”

“Boss, why is starting a business so hard!” Zhu Zihang couldn’t help but sigh.

“Look at what you’re saying! You’ve just started! And the website I made has already gained a significant advantage! Otherwise, no matter how much effort you put in, you might still end up failing in your startup. After all, Yiwugo has been deeply involved in online shopping for many years! If you compete with them directly, there’s no chance of winning,” Tang Feng said, giving him a meaningful look.

“That’s true! Maybe it’s because I just got into university, so I wasn’t fully prepared mentally. But don’t worry, boss, I will adapt to the current work pace as soon as possible! This afternoon, I’ll continue to visit new banks,” Zhu Zihang quickly decided.

“You decide on your own! Don’t put too much pressure on yourself! I believe there will definitely be banks willing to cooperate with us! However, their scale might not be very large, so you should manage your expectations,” Tang Feng reminded him.

“I know!” Zhu Zihang nodded, saying, “Don’t worry, boss, I’ll go all out and never back down!”

“That’s good! I see everyone’s morale is high! As the person in charge of the company, you must lead by example,” Tang Feng earnestly said.

“I will.”

“It’s almost lunchtime. How do employees currently solve their lunch?” Tang Feng asked.

“Currently, employees handle it themselves. After a while, we’ll find a suitable catering company, then let employees have their meals at the company,” Zhu Zihang answered.

“Tell the employees! I’ll treat everyone to lunch today! I’ll have someone deliver the meals later,” Tang Feng immediately decided.

“Boss, that’s a lot of people,” Zhu Zihang reminded him.

“I can afford a meal,” Tang Feng laughed.

Hearing this, Zhu Zihang immediately followed through.

The employees were very happy to hear Tang Feng would treat them to lunch!

After all, even buying a few buns in Beijing could cost nearly ten yuan!

Wouldn’t saving ten yuan for an extra dish in the evening be delightful?

Tang Feng didn’t know what the employees liked to eat.

He simply arranged for a nearby KFC to deliver the meals.

At this time, KFC was relatively luxurious for the employees.

A burger with a pack of fries and a cola cost 28.5 yuan.

Ordering two chicken wings could cost about fifty yuan!

Although they were graduates of Jingcheng University, they had just started working and were not financially well-off.

Moreover, they also had to rent apartments nearby.

Life was indeed tight.

Of course, as graduates of Jingcheng University, they could find better jobs!

For example, many large state-owned enterprises and banks.

Or go to portals like Sina.

The monthly income could be about seven to eight thousand yuan.

Even in Beijing, one could live quite comfortably.

But at Jianbao Network Company, their income was about half of that.

They chose to join Jianbao Network Company because they were very optimistic about the company’s future!

Once Jianbao Network Company went public, their income would surely rise. And according to the company’s policy, they could own part of the company’s stocks. Although not many, if the company’s profits were very good, the earnings from these stocks would be considerable.

Of course, they also believed in the bright future of Jianbao Network Company!

After all, Jianbao Network Company’s technological advantage was unmatched by other similar companies.

When KFC had prepared all the food, Zhu Zihang had someone pick it up!

The employees began to feast.

Everyone ate very happily!

“Zihang, how about this? I’m going to the restaurant later. I’ll talk to Chen Yang about having him responsible for delivering meals to the company employees,” Tang Feng discussed with him.

“Sure! What’s not to do! But the restaurant is so busy, will he have time to do these work meals?” Zhu Zihang worried.

“No problem! The restaurant can hire more staff for this. Not just for your company, but for Li Feng Network Company as well, I’ll have the restaurant deliver. This way, it’s also a considerable income for the restaurant,” Tang Feng smiled.

“If that’s the case, then let’s do it! What’s the budget per employee?” Zhu Zihang asked.

“Twenty yuan?” Tang Feng suggested a figure.

“Isn’t twenty yuan a bit high? A regular boxed lunch is only about three yuan each. I think seven or eight yuan should be enough,” Zhu Zihang suggested.

“Seven or eight yuan won’t get you much. Zihang, if you want the horse to run, you have to feed the horse! If employees don’t eat well, they won’t work well. Trust me on this. A meal standard of twenty yuan,” Tang Feng said.

“Okay! Your wish! I hope the employees can appreciate your intention,” Zhu Zihang agreed.

“Employees aren’t fools! If you offer them a meal standard of seven or eight yuan versus twenty yuan, how could they not tell the difference! Anyway, the company should try to treat its employees well,” Tang Feng instructed.

“But boss, with such a high monthly expense, where will the income come from?” Zhu Zihang asked.

“Don’t worry about that for now. In a while, the company will go through its first round of financing. Then, I’ll talk to the investors myself,” Tang Feng answered.

“Wouldn’t financing dilute our shares?” Zhu Zihang asked.

“Dilution is normal. Anyway, as long as we hold the controlling interest in the company, you don’t have to worry about anything,” Tang Feng responded.

Zhu Zihang nodded.

Tang Feng stayed a bit longer, then said goodbye to Zhu Zihang and left the company!

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