After Becoming Financially Free, They Offered Their Loyalty - Chapter 34

Chapter 34: Making the Workhorse Even More of a Workhorse

TL: YYang

Xiao Siyao spoke eloquently. Besides pointing out the location problem, she also mentioned repeat business from new customers, as well as marketing, operations, and unique style.

Shen Yuan and Li Yuhang hadn’t expected this Xiao Siyao to have so many ideas, and more importantly, she hit all the key points.

The fact that she could point out the problems showed that she wasn’t just someone who worked blindly but had also been thinking during her work.

Shen Yuan nodded in approval and asked again, “Then if you were the boss, and you were reopening, what would you do?”

“I probably wouldn’t open a store in such a competitive place.”

Xiao Siyao had actually thought about this problem before. She had started working right after graduating from high school at 18.

She had been a waitress in a restaurant, a factory worker, and an office clerk in an office building, and then she had been working in bars ever since.

After being out in the world for so many years, she had a basic understanding of society.

And her dream was to open a small tavern, but she hadn’t saved up enough money yet.

But even if she had saved enough, she wouldn’t choose this place.

The cake was only so big. With so many people trying to get a piece, someone was bound to go hungry.

“Competition brings challenges. How do you know if you can succeed if you don’t try?”

Li Yuhang, on the other hand, had the spirit of Forrest Gump. He was the type to get stronger with each setback. His previous failures had made him even more eager to make a comeback.

Xiao Siyao gave a faint smile and didn’t say much. Anyway, she was just an employee. As long as the boss paid her enough, that was all that mattered.

In Shen Yuan’s view, this woman named Xiao Siyao met his requirements for a manager. It wasn’t about her ability, but at least she had a basic understanding.

And according to Li Yuhang, she had a good reputation with her previous boss. The previous boss had praised her on the phone for being hardworking, dedicated, and responsible.

As for changing the store’s location?

That was impossible. Li Yuhang, that idiot, had already signed the transfer agreement and paid half a year’s rent to the landlord.

Feeling that there wasn’t much more to ask, Shen Yuan said, “I’m done with my questions. Do you have any questions?”

Xiao Siyao was slightly taken aback. Two questions? That was it?

But from his tone, it sounded like she had been rejected.

Actually, based on the questions this young boss had asked, Xiao Siyao’s impression of them had already changed a bit. Generally, someone who could ask such questions must have some of their own ideas about the operation and future development of the lounge bar.

So, Xiao Siyao felt she could give it a try here.

But since the bosses were not satisfied with her, there was nothing she could do.

She simply stood up and said, “No, I’ll be leaving now.”

“Wait, we haven’t talked about the salary yet. Why are you leaving?”

Li Yuhang was stunned. They had been talking just fine. Why was she suddenly leaving?

Li Yuhang was also quite interested in this manager. She seemed to be a suitable candidate so far.

“Huh?”

“Sorry, I thought you weren’t considering me.”

Xiao Siyao sat back down awkwardly. After a moment’s pause, she asked, “Boss, what is the salary and benefits like?”

“How about a base salary of 9,000 plus a performance bonus?”

Shen Yuan said. He knew that Xiao Siyao’s previous boss had given her a base salary of 7,000 plus a bonus, so this 9,000 seemed very attractive.

In this industry, except for high-end clubs, it was almost impossible to get a salary of 9,000.

Xiao Siyao’s heart skipped a beat. Her previous monthly salary was 7,000, and with the bonus, it was at most around 9,000. Now, her base salary alone was 9,000.

The few places she had interviewed at recently were all in the 6,000-8,000 range. They couldn’t offer such a high salary.

“As for the performance bonus, we plan to give you 1% of the profits.”

Shen Yuan thought that since this manager was quite good, he naturally wanted to keep her.

1% of the profits sounded like a lot, but Shen Yuan didn’t expect the store to make much money anyway. It was just a carrot on a stick.

If the store just broke even, it would be equivalent to the profit bonus not existing.

But if it really did make a profit, then Shen Yuan felt that 1% was worth it for her.

Li Yuhang, listening from the side, had no objections. A base salary plus a bonus was the best way to motivate employees.

[A successful career requires not only the efforts of the entrepreneur but also the struggle of loyal subordinates.]

[Quest: A direct subordinate works loyally for the Host for 3 months.]

[Quest Reward: Receive 200,000 in exclusive car consumption funds for the corresponding subordinate.]

A panel and a notification sound suddenly appeared in his mind. Shen Yuan was stunned for a moment, then carefully examined the quest.

The reward for this quest was for the employee. The car consumption funds could only be used for the corresponding employee.

He hadn’t expected an interview to trigger a side quest. Although this quest didn’t seem to have any direct benefit to him.

But then he thought again and felt that wasn’t right. Although it didn’t benefit him, it could greatly increase the employee’s motivation.

If the employee’s motivation increased and they worked harder, wouldn’t he earn more money?

So, in the end, it was actually helpful to him!

‘The System Father is amazing. With this kind of side quest trigger, I can recruit talent better.’

Which boss who runs a company or enterprise doesn’t think about controlling costs and reducing labor expenses?

They wish they could cut the employee’s already meager few thousand yuan salary in half.

After all, the less the employee gets, the more the boss earns.

Conscientious entrepreneurs like Dongzi were a rare few. Most bosses were extremely stingy.

Since everyone was an unscrupulous entrepreneur, always thinking about saving expenses and controlling costs.

Then Shen Yuan’s advantage was revealed.

Spending 200,000 to buy a car for an employee was almost equivalent to the employee’s two-year salary. Which boss could be so generous?

With the support of the System Father, Shen Yuan spoke with more confidence: “In addition, if the store can break even for the first three months of operation, I can give you an extra 200,000 yuan car.”

After Shen Yuan finished speaking, before Xiao Siyao could reply, Li Yuhang’s expression changed.

He looked at Shen Yuan in disbelief, as if to say, ‘Are you crazy? Our start-up capital is only 2.4 million, and you’re spending 200,000 to buy her a car?’

Shen Yuan patted Li Yuhang’s shoulder, signaling him to calm down.

Xiao Siyao’s heart skipped a beat. A 200,000 yuan car did give her a little shock.

But when she came to her senses, she felt that this was just the boss’s usual empty promise.

After all, she had been working for seven or eight years, and almost no boss didn’t make empty promises.

It was just that this boss’s promise was particularly big.

A 200,000 yuan car? Just for working for three months and the store not losing money?

‘Do you think I’m a fool?’

But she ultimately decided to agree, not because of that big promise, but because of the 9,000 salary plus profit sharing.

To her, this was more realistic. Not to mention the profit, at least she could get the 9,000 base salary.

“I have no problem with that, boss.”

“But I have one small request. I have three people under me who will be coming to work with me. Can their salaries be a little higher?”

Xiao Siyao said, “Their work attitude is good, definitely better than anyone you’d hire from outside.”

“Okay, no problem.”

Shen Yuan nodded. It seemed this Xiao Siyao was quite loyal and righteous, not just looking out for herself but also thinking about the people under her.

While the two were discussing this, Li Yuhang cautiously added from the side, “Um, about the 200,000 yuan car, we still need to discuss that.”

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