How can I justify myself as a Magnate if I don't indulge myself?-Chapter 312 - 151 The First Step to Becoming a Capitalist

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"Do both of you intend to continue competing for the position of Project Director?"

As the door closed with a click, Gu Heng withdrew his gaze and comfortably leaned back on the sofa.

He glanced at the two interviewees still standing in front of him from the corner of his eye while casually reviewing the resumes in his hands.

The remaining two were a man and a woman...

Both around the same age...

About 40 years old...

In Hua Country, which values seniority, the people who make it to high-level positions in large enterprises, aside from a few wealthy second-generation individuals with deep backgrounds, tend not to be too young; at around 40, they could very well be at the peak of their careers...

"Start by introducing yourselves."

Although he had already seen their resumes, Gu Heng still asked in an indifferent voice.

The two candidates standing exchanged glances, and the woman spoke first.

"Mr. Gu, my name is Shu Yan. I was previously the Director of the General Management Office and Marketing Department at He Hui Venture Capital. The reason for my departure was the company’s IPO and board restructuring, which forced me out of my position.

Although my track record may not be as impressive as some of the other candidates, I have spent the last 10 years at He Hui Venture Capital, participating from the company’s startup phase to its IPO, and I have ample management experience."

Gu Heng raised an eyebrow at her words, "Based on your resume, even if you applied to a top ten investment company in Hua Country, you should be able to get a position smoothly, right? So why did you choose IDE Capital?"

Shu Yan responded with a wry smile, "To be honest with you, Mr. Gu, I have already sent out a dozen resumes. However, with the economic downturn and the domestic financial investment market being saturated, companies are optimizing internally and there are very few senior positions advertised...

Only a few of my many applications received responses.

Truthfully, I believe I am capable of the position of General Manager at your company. Mr. Gu, you mentioned earlier today that you weren’t considering the position of General Manager. I did have a momentary thought of leaving with the others, but for practical reasons, I have no other choices...

I can only stay and compete with this gentleman for the position of Project Manager."

Shu Yan was very frank...

She openly divulged all her thoughts.

Gu Heng couldn’t tell whether she was sincere or not, but looking at her resume, he nodded his head...

Having spent 10 years at a startup and been involved throughout its IPO process, her capability wasn’t in doubt. Gu Heng tagged her as a maybe and then turned his gaze to the remaining middle-aged man.

"Tu Yong, Mr. Tu, right?"

The middle-aged man nodded vigorously in affirmation.

"You are the Director of Gaoling Capital’s Shanghai branch office?"

Tu Yong did not conceal the truth and nodded, "That’s correct."

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Hearing the response, Gu Heng gave him a few more looks. Gaoling Capital’s Shanghai branch, wasn’t that the company of his old lover, Lin Ran? The title of branch director was simply a different way of naming positions in a large corporation; in reality, the position was akin to a branch General Manager...

He would be Lin Ran’s direct boss...

"If I’m not mistaken, Mr. Tu, you stayed because you still wish to compete for the position of General Manager?"

Gaoling Capital, as one of the top ten global venture capital firms, would qualify one to become a General Manager at any smaller listed company, let alone Gu Heng’s LDE Capital, which can only be considered an emerging enterprise.

Tu Yong did not hide his thoughts and confidently stated, "All my qualifications are listed on my resume. I admit, Mr. Gu, you have great courage, investing billions in a startup.

But you can’t deny that to outsiders, IDE Capital still looks like a leaky ship. No matter how much money you spend or how nicely you decorate it, you can’t conceal this fact.

I may speak too directly and offend, but I am sure that if you, Mr. Gu, do not choose me today, no matter how many headhunting firms you employ, you will not be able to recruit talent that satisfies you.

Recruitment and job-seeking are a matter of mutual choice. While you disdain those interviewees for lacking ability, capable executive managers are equally disdaining your company, aren’t they?

Of course, my comments are based on the current market situation. If, as you just mentioned, you are willing to offer an annual salary of hundreds of millions, I’m convinced legions of executive managers would swarm to you."

Listening to Tu Yong’s words, Gu Heng’s lips were still curled in a smile.

It seemed that describing his company as a leaky ship did not upset him at all...

His fingertips tapped lightly on his knee...

Exuding an air of confidence that he had everything under control...

This presence had never manifested itself in the Gu Heng of the past...

After a while, Gu Heng patted his hands lightly and with a teasing smile quipped, "So according to Mr. Tu, it seems that if I don’t choose you, no one will join my company?"

Tu Yong shook his head, "That’s not what I meant. In the current society, as long as the price is right, wouldn’t there be candidates? If you, Mr. Gu, were to offer a billion US dollars a year, or even more, even the current CEO of Apple would come from far and wide to work for you in Hua Country.

What I am saying is based on the current market conditions.

In other words, I am a candidate with good value for money."

"Then, Mr. Tu, please share your expected salary."

Upon hearing Gu Heng’s words, not just Tu Yong, but everyone’s gaze converged on Gu Heng...

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