Cyber Ghosts

Chapter 148 Hong Hai’er Ran Away with Avalokitesvara!
“No problem!” Liu Shuai was so happy when he heard that the salary would be tripled that his head nodded like chopping fillings for the dumplings immediately. With this money, he could buy so many good clothes for Wen, and Wen would look so great in them – Speaking of Sichuan men, they were so good that they would think of how to give money to their wives to spend while they were still not married, rather than think a bit about themselves. If it were Zhou Yuan, the money would probably only be used in purchasing items showing his “moment god” identity.

“This…” Hao Ning looked at Liu Shuai’s action and knew he couldn’t think straight when talking about the money. At this time, he could not tell Liu Shuai alone about the pros and cons. In front of so many people, Hao Ning could only express his will strategically. He thought about his words, and began speaking, half to Nezha and the other half to Liu Shuai, “Boss Hai, I am not sure why you think we are suitable for such a project.” He said with his “unintentional” hand putting on Liu Shuai’s shoulder, and at the same time he glanced at Liu Shuai. “But as for a person’s evaluation, the first impression may not be accurate enough. It may even be misjudged with the misleading of someone’s remarks. If so, maybe I won’t be able to accomplish this project, or fulfill your request. So that…”

Liu Shuai understood. This seemed to be talking about the project, in fact, Hao Ning was declaring that Nezha had mistaken him for Master Hongjun, and it was the misinformation of Liu Shuai and several people that had produced such things. Liu Shuai was not that stupid and understood all of a sudden. This money was not so easy to make – If it went well, that was because of the CEO’s unique vision, to give a final word about employing him and Hao Ning; if they were defeated, this was their own fault and it would be unfavorable for Hao Ning’s and his work. If once Nezha divested, all the public opinions would be against them. And what did the CEO need to pay in this process? The salary of several people, and the options that nobody knew when they could be redeemed. Thinking of this, Liu Shuai’s forehead began to sweat, he regretted that he was too money-hungry and promised too fast. In the same time, he admired Hao Ning for resisting the temptation and seeing the advantages and disadvantages of this clearly.

How would he know that after refusing Zhe’s Porsche, Hao Ning had been so painful that he thought thoroughly? Although he was still broke, his resisting the temptation of money could never be disturbed by a tripled wage.

The CEO was also a little unhappy at this time. Hao Ning’s remarks, including the misleading speech he just mentioned, seemed as if they were indiscriminately recommending people to the boss in the CEO’s own voice! Of course, Hao Ning knew that the CEO would have such a misunderstanding. The reason why he dared to say this after a few secret battles in his heart was that he would rather offend the CEO than bear the consequences all alone. He was not worried that he wouldn’t find a money-making job, but such consequences could be hard to wash off.

“So, 60 million, Mr. Wang–” It was strange that Nezha was not angry but smiled and said to the CEO when he heard Hao Ning’s saying, “I dare say that I did not find the wrong person. Ordinary people when encountering such big opportunities and temptation, would either be eager to show off their loyalty, or their ability. However, this Mr. Hao Ning dared not only to clarify the risks of the project, but also to explain their own views facing so many people. This is putting himself in an invincible place, and then seek the victory from his enemy! Obviously, Mr. Hao Ning is not only a talent in the Internet, but also in the art of war!”

Listening to a set of great principles and extravagant talk, complimenting Hao Ning to this extend. Manager Wen looked at Nezha and then at Hao Ning’s face with admiration and nodding. Nobody knew what he was sighing for, for how well Nezha knew people, or for why Hao Ning was such a genius.

Hao Ning sighed in his heart, Nezha was mastered at harbouring a preconceived idea. In order to let this project be done by him, Nezha had done whatever that could be done, used whatever could be used. But he understood when he thought about it. Before fighting the war, a mobilization rally was necessary. Truth on both sides could be given out in order to win. If we didn’t say that our army would win, and if we denied the righteousness of winning, how can our soldiers be able to fight their way to the top? Thinking of it this way, it was easy to say that this project was made for Hao Ning. He frowned when he thought of this.

His expression was of course seen by Nezha, and Nezha continued to smile and said, “You can rest assured that 60 million is our investment. Whether this project is accomplished or not, and whether I have chosen the right person or not, it has nothing to do with this investment. Mr. Hao Ning, you only have to do your best. Don’t worry about anything else. Is that OK?”

As soon as the CEO heard it, his unhappiness was quickly vanished. The original price was 20 million. After the two nobodies came in, the amount of investment tripled. Although letting Hao Ning and Liu Shuai take the project was part of the CEO’s plan to find a way out for himself. If the two men were stupid enough to pick up immediately, he was ready to let the legal officers emphasize the relationship between the two people and the project and investment in the contract. If the project failed, he would try to protect the investment. As for the whereabouts of the two, they were never important compared to the company’s interests. Hao Ning refused anyway but he didn’t know why until hearing what Hao Ning just said that Hao Ning might know his plan. He wasn’t happy but couldn’t do anything right now.

However, Hao Ning’s words had led the company to say that the total project could be carried on without any withdrawal. In this case, he was a fool to stop accepting this investment. And things had become very obvious here. Boss Hai wanted these two people, especially Hao Ning, to be responsible for this project.

Although Boss Hai’s words of praise for Hao Ning were quite reasonable, but the CEO understood that those were words said according to the scene. The reasoning was to use the part that was beneficial to oneself to achieve the purpose.

The CEO was a sophisticated man, and he immediately guessed the importance of Hao Ning. At this time, he was glad that he didn’t burst into anger because of Hao Ning’s retreat.

Since Boss Hai didn’t reveal his true intention, the CEO were glad to stay foolish for one time, so he quickly expressed his attitude with a big smile and said generously to Hao Ning: “Hao Ning, you don’t have to worry. Your personal long-term performance in the company and how much contribution you have made in such a long time are obvious to not only Boss Hai but us all. The company is also willing to pay for the mistakes made during the growth of the employees. After all, this is the process of the company and employees together growing. Feel free to do it, and don’t worry about anything! Hahaha, haha.”

“Oh,” Hao Ning sneered in his heart. If you had said these words two minutes earlier, it might still be true, but now he was gilding the lily that actually didn’t make a difference. In any case and in business occasions, since Nezha had already said this, and now he had to recognize his position, and he should save others’ dignity. Thinking about it and then he said: “No problem. With the support of the boss and CEO, Liu Shuai and I would do our best!”

“Good!” Manager Wen applauded to celebrate reaching conclusion of each parties and continued to ask the CEO. “So, who do you think is the qualified person to be responsible for contacting us in investment and other related matters?”

“This…” The CEO was slightly hesitant. This investment had been somewhat rushy today. The financing of the company had been not always smooth. Therefore, the finance department also tried to get over with personnel redundancy, only to be responsible for the normal operation of the company. It would be hard to suddenly call for staff in investment. He wanted to recruit right after laying off a bunch of people, but he didn’t expect this manager to ask immediately. The CEO certainly couldn’t say that the company didn’t have such a person. Thinking thoroughly, he dialed a number. “Sister Li, come here for a moment.”

In a short while, the financial manager Li came in. The CEO explained the situation to Li and asked: “Who is better to be responsible for such a case?” While speaking, the CEO deliberately glanced at Li and signed. “We need an excellent one!”

The CEO’s intention was already very obvious. According to normal routine, in the absence of counterparts, Li, as the head of the finance department, must of course explained the situation first, and then assigned herself for this matter and then there would be a special person to deal with it. So, the CEO could accuse Li by right and title for making such a mistake, and then let her put down all her work and take full charge of the matter, to recruit people as soon as possible, etc. They could perform a play to fool people around and recruit afterwards.

The CEO was looking for Li, because this woman was very experienced and could definitely understand his intentions. But today Li seemed to be slightly mentally handicapped, and didn’t see the CEO’s glance, but replied with a swaying smile and applause: “Oh, Mr. Wang, how great a coincidence. We really couldn’t spare any staff if this happened last week, but today is fine!”

After the talk, she didn’t wait for the CEO to give her another look, but immediately went out and pulled a person in. Everyone saw the person. Not only was the CEO stunned, but even Liu Shuai and Hao Ning’s eyes turned white and wished to die. The person Li brought in is not anyone else, but Xiao Hong!

Liu Shuai and Hao Ning frowned and looked at each other: How did he get into the job so fast? Didn’t he get interviewed yesterday? In such a hurry?

“This was Mr. Hong Tao, our newly recruited financial manager. It is certainly that he has extraordinary financial ability and also has done countless investment cases on his own.” Li smiled and looked at Xiao Hong, just like a mature lady looking at a young pretty boy. She complimented seriously but untruthfully, “It is said that the Putuo Mountain has been packaged listing in the previous period, and in fact it was hosted and operated by Hong Tao. I think he is most suitable to follow up this investment. Of course, from the perspective of insurance, I will also follow up!”

After Li finished, the CEO’s expression had changed from surprise to extreme happiness. He didn’t expect to have such a great luck recently. He heard that Li recruited a financial person without going through his interview. This financial manager was actually an investment talent that couldn’t be more useful. He had been still planning to talk with Li today about why she had launched the whole company to interview a person, but bypassed the CEO. But it seemed that it was completely unnecessary. The CEO couldn’t be prouder of his technique in decentralizing power to the subordinates and his superb management.

“Putuo Mountain was packaged listing?” Hao Ning took a glance at Xiao Hong, at a loss whether to smile or cry. This Xiao Hong was really powerful to sell Avalokitesvara’s Bodhimanda. It was no wonder that Avalokitesvara had hidden his Mountain Lojia in the office, in case that his last acre of land would be sold by the wild kid.

He was definitely not the Child of controlling money, but the Child of dispersing money.

Thinking this, Hao Ning kept recalling the song Jiangnan Leather Factory in Wenzhou Closed Down some time ago. He changed the lyrics accordingly: Zhoushan, Zhejiang, Zhoushan, Zhejiang, Lojia Putuo Mountain closed down, Lojia Putuo Mountain closed down, Hong Hai’er ran away with Avalokitesvara, Hong Hai’er ran away with Avalokitesvara. All the Buddha statues, all the Buddha statues whether were more than 10,000 or more than 20,000 or more than 100,000, the current price is 20, 20, 20 and 20. It is all 20…

Thinking about it, Hao Ning knew that this was impossible, but this magical song echoed in his head. He looked at Xiao Hong and snickered.

“Sister Li, you overpraised me,” Xiao Hong felt quite strange when he saw Hao Ning smiling oddly. Of course, he did not know that Hao Ning was thinking about these messy things in his head, so he smiled and continued talking. Xiao Hong didn’t act as casually and freely as he was together with Hao Ning and others, instead he spoke in a very professional way. “I did make a lot of preparation and planning work during the launch of the Putuo Mountain listing, but I am not responsible for this project now, and as the project is still in progress, it depends on the interests of all parties and the public opinion. Even if it works, it can never be all my credit.”

Today’s performance was really between masters and got all the points! Everyone had their own minds, but they had completely wrapped up their true thoughts with another eloquent remark. Even the words of Xiao Hong didn’t reveal any of his true thoughts.

Recently, Putuo Mountain listing was a hot topic, and Hao Ning knew about this news. Of course, there were some public critiques around this matter. Now that Xiao Hong said that he had done a lot of things for this, indicating that he had the ability to invest and operate. But if it didn’t get listed on the market in the end, Xiao Hong also had his route of retreat, that was, using the tangling interests of all parties and the trend of public opinion. Outstanding! Some modest words boosted the guys who said them and avoided every kind of risks.

“Xiao Hong, do you really want to sell Putuo Mountain?” Hearing Xiao Hong’s serious answer, Hao Ning quietly asked Xiao Hong, “Does Zhang Chi Hang know about this?” Hao Ning knew that this Bodhisattva was not so good to deal with. If he knew that Xiao Hong has tossed his own Bodhimanda, there would be multiple ways to punish him.

“Of course, he knew! It is him that instructed me to do this. The Bodhisattva wanted to see the reaction of the world.” Xiao Hong whispered as he saw that Li Jie was still talking and laughing with these people, “Salvation was unpredictable. If he had not agreed, how did I dare to do it.”

“Manager Hong is modest, very modest.” Manager Wen said with a smile, opening his mouth and trying to boast him more. Then he took a look at Boss Hai, finding that just then the smile like the sunny day suddenly become unpredictable. He asked hurriedly and carefully: “Boss Hai, what do you think?” Silently rubbing off his sweat in the dark, Manager Wen remembered how powerful this Boss Hai was. Although he had just took office, it was heard that Hai was the particular person for the biggest CEO, and he was unfathomable. How unfathomable? That the manager would never know.

Nezha had been uncertain at the beginning. There were quite a lot of talented people here. He didn’t need his heavenly discriminatory power to know that this Xiao Hong in front of him was somewhat different. And this person was so courageous that he dared to put Putuo Mountain on the market. Moreover, this person seemed familiar, but he couldn’t make out whether he was an enemy or a friend. Nezha was hesitant for a while, until Xiao Hong said about “Salvation”. Immediately after hearing the word, Nezha agreed: “It’s you!”

“No problem, I will follow this case!” Xiao Hong looked at Nezha and smiled, “I’m with you till the end!”

“F**k!” Seeing Xiao Hong also promised so abruptly, Hao Ning was going to collapse. What happened? How could the dragon god, Long Fei just left, then he got a Nezha who could turn over the sea and a Great Saint Infant King, Hong Hai’er as his company? And they were investing a company in the mortal world and doing everything by themselves?

Could you please seek your worldly pleasure elsewhere?