All the work at hand was completed, and Qin Xuan's new company's initial team was finally assembled.
The two lead programmers were Zhu Sheng and Li Yunlong, responsible for writing the main program code.
The six sub-programmers, led by Yun Qing, were responsible for completing all the code and serving as backups for the lead programmers.
The three designers, led by Li Hao, were responsible for UI design, promotional art design, and other design work.
But this was still not enough.
Besides these positions, the development of a software also required talents such as product managers, operations, and testing personnel.
Fortunately, these were only needed in the later stages of the project, so Qin Xuan could recruit them slowly.
After confirming their respective positions, it was time to confirm the salaries.
Zhu Sheng and the others appeared calm, but they were still quite expectant.
Although they were all old friends with Qin Xuan, they didn't expect him to give them special treatment.
But since they were working, who wouldn't care about their salary?
Five minutes later, Qin Xuan put down his phone.
After a moment of thought, he slowly spoke to everyone, "Li Yunlong and Zhu Sheng, you are the lead programmers, considered senior programmers. Your initial monthly salary will be 20k, with five insurances and two funds, a 14-month year-end salary plus bonuses."
"Your group, Yun Qing, belongs to the intermediate tier. Your initial monthly salary will be 15k. Yun Qing will lead the team and is responsible for many things, so her salary is set at 18k."
"Other benefits are the same as for the lead programmers, including five insurances and two funds, and a 14-month year-end salary plus bonuses."
"As for Li Hao's design team, the monthly salary will be set at 12k for now, with the lead designer Li Hao receiving 15k. Other benefits are the same as above."
"What do you all think?"
Upon hearing the salaries Qin Xuan had set, everyone fell silent.
They had expected Qin Xuan might offer slightly better treatment due to their past relationship, but they never imagined he would increase the salaries to this extent.
After all, although Jiangcheng was a newly promoted first-tier city, its salaries were not very high.
For lead programmers like Zhu Sheng, they could only earn around 9k in Jiangcheng.
Moreover, they were not very old, and their experience as lead programmers might only be two or three years.
These factors would become reasons for companies to offer lower salaries when they were looking for jobs.
But what conditions had Qin Xuan offered them?
Not only was the monthly salary twice that of the same profession in Jiangcheng, but they also received five insurances and two funds, a 14-month year-end salary plus bonuses.
These benefits were typically offered by top companies like Ali and Tencent.
How could they possibly accept this?
Seeing that no one was speaking, Qin Xuan couldn't help but frown, "Do you think it's a bit too little?"
"Should I add a bit more?"
Li Yunlong quickly waved his hands, "No, no, no, no need!"
Zhu Sheng also said with a wry smile, "Indeed, there's no need."
"It's not that we are dissatisfied with the salaries you've offered, but rather that we are too satisfied."
"So satisfied that we feel we might not be worthy of this price."
Zhu Sheng's words were echoed by everyone's nods.
Although they knew Qin Xuan intended to compensate them, this seemed a bit too much...
Too outrageous!
Seeing everyone's reaction, Qin Xuan immediately understood their thoughts.
He let out a sigh and said with a smile, "You guys really shouldn't overthink it."
"I'm not giving you this monthly salary because I feel I owe you."
"On the contrary, I am basing it entirely on everyone's abilities, without any personal feelings involved."
"As the project leader for Kuaixia Short Video, I've been working alongside you almost day and night."
"So I'm very clear about what each of you has contributed when working."
"Zhu Sheng and Li Yunlong, you worked day and night for the program, staying up late every day, with dark circles under your eyes like pandas, and losing a lot of hair."
"Yun Qing and Zhao Fang, to keep up with the two lead programmers, you've almost maintained the same work schedule."
"If you two girls hadn't been laid off by Hulai, we wouldn't even see your feminine sides."
"As for Li Hao and Qing Fang, your UI and promotional art have been revised version after version, sometimes you even slept later than Zhu Sheng and Li Yunlong to rush out another proposal."
"I know all of this."
"Why do you think Kuaixia Short Video became an instant hit upon launch?"
"Isn't it all due to your silent efforts behind the scenes?"
"It is precisely because of this that I want you to create a competing product similar to Kuaixia Short Video."
"Because I believe, with your abilities, you can definitely surpass those who have taken your places."
"As for other aspects like promotion and marketing, you don't need to worry about them."
"I can guarantee you that we will absolutely not do worse than Hu Hao's side!"
Qin Xuan's words struck a chord with everyone.
A thousand-mile horse is common, but a discerning judge is rare.
Now, they all considered Qin Xuan their discerning judge.
"Qin Xuan, don't worry, we will definitely not disappoint you!" Zhu Sheng said excitedly.
"That's right!"
"Even if I have to stake my life here, I will repay your kindness of recognition!"
Words of gratitude erupted one after another.
Only Li Yunlong let out a sigh, "What are you guys saying?"
"Still calling him Qin Xuan?"
"Call him Mr. Qin!"
"Hello, Mr. Qin!" everyone shouted in unison.
Qin Xuan quickly waved his hands, "Alright, alright, you can still call me Qin Xuan or team leader, otherwise I'm not used to it."
Li Yunlong shook his head, "How can that be?"
"Our company can't possibly remain this small. In the future, won't we need a game team at least?"
"Will they be allowed to call your name directly then?"
"That would be chaos!"
Qin Xuan thought about it and felt it made sense, so he let them have their way.
With the positions and salaries settled, Li Hao suggested they all get together for a meal.
Qin Xuan had no objections and said to them, "How about this, there's a super five-star hotel downstairs. You guys go ahead and book a table and order some dishes. I still have some things to do, and I'll join you after I'm done."
Upon hearing this, everyone quickly refused.
"No, no, no. A super five-star hotel, it just sounds uncomfortable."
"Let's just go to our usual spot for a few drinks!"
"Agreed!"
"I agree too!"
Qin Xuan smiled, "Alright."
"Then you guys go ahead and order, I'll be there in a bit."
"Oh, right! Remember my..."
"Liu Fei Chang, right!"
"We remember, we're leaving now!"
"You kid, hurry up with your girlfriend."
Li Yunlong skillfully organized everyone to get into the elevator.
Qin Xuan, on the other hand, took the elevator back to Xiao Ya's side.
"Did you finish dealing with the company matters?"
Seeing Qin Xuan walk in, Xiao Ya naturally linked her arm with his.
Qin Xuan said with a doting expression, "Temporarily."
"Company renovation, personnel, game team recruitment, subsequent promotion."
"There are still many things to do."
"Do you need any help?" Xiao Ya leaned her head slowly onto Qin Xuan's chest.
Qin Xuan shook his head, "No, you've already helped me a lot."
"The money for buying this building, I'll transfer it to you once the mine's profits come in."
"So that you don't have any issues on your end."
"By the way, has the raw stone I asked them to send arrived?"
Xiao Ya "Mm"-ed, "It arrived yesterday. Since you weren't here, I had the master remove the outer layer first."
"The inside looks exactly as you described. Tell me the truth, can you really see through things?"