Seven in the evening.
It was the same seafood food stall as before, but this time they were in a private room inside, with three men and one woman sitting around a table.
Qin Chuan, Li Chunsheng, Xu Ronghua, Ye Meiyun.
Qin Chuan was initially surprised by Ye Meiyun's presence, as he really hadn't expected it.
The table was laden with all sorts of seafood delicacies, but apart from Qin Chuan, the other three seemed to have no appetite, which made Qin Chuan hesitant to eat heartily, leaving him feeling unsatisfied.
"This afternoon, I resigned from my position as General Manager!"
In the oppressive atmosphere, Ye Meiyun began with a startling announcement.
Qin Chuan's fingers, which were peeling edamame, froze, his face filled with shock.
"Furthermore, I plan to sell all my shares!"
Before Qin Chuan could compose himself, Ye Meiyun added.
"No... such a huge decision, did you make up your mind in just a few days?"
"This is no laughing matter! It requires careful consideration!"
Qin Chuan spoke. He truly hoped Ye Meiyun would join him, but the two bombshells she dropped were indeed quite shocking.
These two matters were of great significance, and Qin Chuan didn't want Ye Meiyun to regret it later.
Whether it was out of friendship or as a future partner, although Ye Meiyun hadn't yet agreed to develop in Yongnan County, it was still Qin Chuan's personal wish at the moment...
"Does it make a difference whether it's a few days earlier or later?"
Contrary to Qin Chuan's urgency, Ye Meiyun was surprisingly calm, as were Li Chunsheng and Xu Ronghua.
"In the past few days, I've exhausted all my connections and consulted many people. This is a dead end, a fatal trap set by Xue Wenbo, and there's no way out."
"Even if I tried to stay, I would be a figurehead with no real power."
"Since that's the case, I might as well leave this quagmire completely and feel completely at ease."
As Ye Meiyun spoke, she even revealed a charming smile, once again regaining her former dignified and elegant mature woman image, exuding a strong allure.
"I've thought about it. As long as I don't mess around, the money from selling those shares will be enough for my daughter and me to live a stable life forever, even if I do nothing from now on!"
Ye Meiyun's smile was charming and moving, and her tone was lighthearted, but Qin Chuan could still detect a hint of loneliness and unwillingness hidden deep within her. After all, she had been set up and designed this time.
Anyone would find it difficult to let go of such an experience easily.
Qin Chuan wished he could expose Ye Meiyun's pretense right then and there, but he managed to restrain himself, realizing that such a topic was better discussed privately.
"Uncle Li, Brother Hua, what about you two?"
Qin Chuan's gaze shifted to Li Chunsheng and Xu Ronghua.
"We... hehe!"
"We resigned too!"
Upon hearing Qin Chuan's question, Xu Ronghua glanced at Li Chunsheng beside him, drained his beer in one gulp, and shouted with a flushed face.
Li Chunsheng sat there silently, his eyes unfocused.
Qin Chuan understood after a glance. He stood up and refilled Xu Ronghua's glass, then gestured to Li Chunsheng. Li Chunsheng finished his drink, and Qin Chuan refilled it.
"I understand how you all feel right now."
"I've had a similar experience. How should I put it? A sense of emptiness, as if something has been lost!"
Qin Chuan spoke, his voice low.
"After all, the Ziguang Electronics Factory is a place where you've worked for many years. Every flower and tree, every face here is familiar to you."
"It's difficult for anyone to suddenly leave and go somewhere else."
The atmosphere in the private room was heavy, and everyone was in low spirits. Ye Meiyun no longer concealed her disappointment and distress.
"Someone once said something that was meant for couples in love, but I think it applies equally well to work."
Qin Chuan continued, and this statement finally piqued the curiosity of the three.
"If a person experiences heartbreak, the best way to overcome the past is to immediately start a new relationship. I believe the same applies to work!"
"This time, the three of you didn't fail because of your own lack of skill or ability, but because you were trapped and set up, which led to today's outcome."
"Such things are quite common in the workplace."
"All three of you are older than me and have more experience, so you should understand this point better. Therefore, what I want to express is..."
"Whether it's for yourselves, for your families, or simply to avoid being looked down upon from now on, you must pull yourselves together, regain your confidence, and forge ahead!"
"Only by becoming stronger can you have the opportunity to retaliate for everything you've suffered today! Make those who set you up and harmed you pay the price!"
After Qin Chuan finished speaking, silence fell again in the private room. None of the three showed any significant emotional reaction.
"Seriously? The combined age of these three is over a hundred, and they're really going to be devastated by this experience?"
Qin Chuan was somewhat worried, muttering to himself that they were too fragile to handle setbacks. If this was truly their character, then he would have to seriously reconsider whether to recruit them.
Qin Chuan himself had truly weathered storms and hardships. In his previous life, he had suffered greatly. To start a business, he had endured countless setbacks, yet he had persevered.
This also led him to be very discerning in his selection of people; both ability and character were paramount.
As a boss, he naturally sought truly elite individuals who could withstand hardship and setbacks, not a bunch of hothouse flowers that couldn't endure any wind or rain.
"I've said everything I wanted to say. The rest is up to your choices!"
Qin Chuan, somewhat disappointed by their reaction, gruffly delivered his final words and then buried his head in eating the delicacies on the table.
Damn it, they had been sitting here for almost an hour, and his stomach was still empty.
"Qin Chuan, if we join your electronics factory, what arrangements will you make for us?"
Just as Qin Chuan was filled with disappointment and eating heartily, a voice finally slowly broke the silence.
Qin Chuan looked at Xu Ronghua, who was staring at him intently.
Qin Chuan then looked at Li Chunsheng, who was also looking at him. After a few seconds of silent eye contact, Qin Chuan's lips finally curled into a brilliant smile.
"Hahaha!!!"
"Whatever you want, just ask!"
"As long as I can satisfy it, I will do my best!"
Xu Ronghua and Li Chunsheng's eyes immediately lit up with enthusiasm.
"I want to be the head of the R&D department, the biggest one, with a monthly salary of no less than five thousand yuan!"
Li Chunsheng spoke first. In this era, five thousand yuan a month was definitely a very high salary.
"Damn, you old rascal, you're quick!"
Seeing Li Chunsheng gain the upper hand, Xu Ronghua cursed with a laugh and quickly added, "Then I want to be the head of the production department, with a monthly salary no less than that old man!"