「That day.」
Lin Feng sat in his CEO’s office.
After finishing the last page of the report, he let out a long, satisfied sigh.
’Looks like my methods were correct. The company is finally on the right track.’
"This quarter’s report is fantastic. We’ve basically recouped all of our initial investments. And what’s really worth celebrating is that we even saw profitable growth this month."
The financial director, sitting opposite Lin Feng, was smiling so broadly his eyes had crinkled into slits.
For any executive, growing alongside a startup like this was the greatest source of joy.
This was especially true for the financial director. Ever since he’d given up his executive position at Deqin to come here, he had faced constant criticism.
After all, compared to his old company, this place was practically a rundown shack.
But in just one quarter, the company had become number one in the industry. Moreover, the egalitarian and diverse culture made working here incredibly pleasant.
He had originally thought the young man before him was just some wet-behind-the-ears rich kid.
’If worst comes to worst,’ he’d thought, ’I’ll just make a quick buck here and then go start my own business.’
But to his surprise, this young boss was not only ambitious but also incredibly humble.
He never acted arrogant or overstepped when it came to professional matters.
He would always come to him for advice without any pretense. Most importantly, this boss understood how to delegate. He truly treated him like a prized stallion, not only giving him fodder but a whole prairie to run on!
"Old Song, you’ve really worked hard lately."
"I hear you haven’t been home to see your wife and kids for nearly a month, right?"
"So, how about this? I’m giving you a week off. Go home, get some proper rest, and recharge your batteries. We’ve got even bigger goals to hit next quarter."
"You’re the backbone of our company now. If you work yourself into the ground, I’ll be genuinely heartbroken."
Lin Feng said with a smile as he pulled a bank card from his drawer.
"Let’s just say this is for you to conduct some ’off-site research.’ Here’s the research budget."
"You’re the financial director. You know better than I do how to handle the reimbursement process and find a suitable line item, right?"
"Either way, I’m not going to ask about the process. The money is for you. When you return the card to me, I expect the balance to be zero, okay?~"
Lin Feng casually scribbled the PIN on the back of the card.
Then, with a stylish flick of his wrist, he tossed the card in front of the financial director.
"Hey, how can you say that?"
"How can you call it ’finding a suitable line item?’ This is clearly project funding."
"As it happens, our finance department hasn’t had a single team-building event since it was founded. I’ll take the guys out for a good time tonight, and we’ll just run this expense through the official team-building reimbursement process."
The financial director certainly understood that Lin Feng was looking out for him.
But he also knew that while some money was meant to be spent, other money couldn’t be used frivolously.
And while he knew he worked hard, he also understood that the employees under him worked even harder.
Lin Feng firmly believed that only when employees and management shared a common destiny could they create a relaxed and comfortable work environment, build mutual trust, and work together to build their business empire.
Lin Feng was truly happy. It was true that he hadn’t spent much money to acquire the company.
However, poaching top executives from various other companies had taken an immense amount of effort and resources.
So, for Lin Feng personally, the company wasn’t about making money.
The real treasures in this company were each and every one of its executives!
"Brother!"
Just as the financial director walked out, a crisp, clear voice rang out.
"Well, well, if it isn’t the president of our Douhu Streamer Alliance."
"What wind blew you in today? Your presence brightens up my humble abode."
"Come, come, have a seat! Let me hurry and brew you a pot of my finest Longjing tea!"
Lin Xiaoman’s sudden appearance didn’t delight Lin Feng, but instead provoked a bout of sour, loaded sarcasm.
"Oh, come on, Brother!"
"What’s gotten into you? I’ve just been busy lately, that’s all."
"You know you’ve spoiled me since we were kids. I’ve never had to manage anyone before. Suddenly having over seven hundred people put in my hands... I was a little overwhelmed, you know?"
Hearing her brother’s teasing, Lin Xiaoman had mixed feelings.
But she knew she really had been too busy lately. Forget coming to the office to hang out with him, she sometimes even forgot to reply to his WeChat messages.
Ever since Lin Feng had acquired Douhu, she had come to realize something.
Even though the streamers were their employees, they were also the front-line force responsible for the company’s revenue.
Therefore, protecting their rights was crucial. Listening to their feedback would also give the company a significant advantage in its development.
The previous mass protest incident had also highlighted Lin Xiaoman’s leadership and organizational skills.
So, after careful consideration, Lin Feng decided to let his sister run the alliance.
Before that, Lin Feng had even taken a whole afternoon to teach her how to best organize and run the alliance.
And it had to be said, Lin Xiaoman was quite capable.
In just a few short months, she not only had the alliance running smoothly, but she even took the initiative to open up membership.
Streamers from any platform on the internet were welcome to apply.
As long as they followed the alliance’s code of conduct, the doors of the Douhu Streamer Alliance were open to everyone.
However, the sheer volume of work was truly exhausting for Lin Xiaoman.
There was even a period where Lin Xiaoman barely streamed at all, dedicating all of her time to managing this massive alliance.
"I told you to come to me if you ran into any trouble. But in the last few months, not only did you not come looking for me, you were always impatient and pushing me away whenever I came to check on you. Anyway, your big brother is a little displeased, you know?"
And Lin Feng wasn’t just complaining for the sake of it.
He had suddenly handed such a massive alliance over to his sister, and he knew there would be many difficulties in the initial stages.
He also knew his sister was strong-willed and proud, and she had never been one to ask for help.
That’s why Lin Feng had to bite the bullet and keep going to her office.
But every time he went in, Lin Xiaoman would be so busy with her work that she wouldn’t even look up.
She’d be dismissive of whatever he asked.
It gradually made Lin Feng feel like he was just making a fool of himself.
"Alright, alright, my dear brother. I really was too busy back then. That’s why I’m here to make it up to you today."
"I went halfway across the city just to get you these Wife Cakes. Let me tell you, the ones from this shop are unbelievably good. I buy a bag whenever I’m stressed out."
"One bite, and all my stress just melts away. Here, Brother, let me get one for you now~"
As she spoke, Lin Xiaoman took one of the pastries out of the delicate paper bag she was holding.
"Alright, alright. You think you can fob me off with a pastry?"
"I already have a wife. What do I need a Wife Cake for?"
"Besides, I don’t even like super sweet things!"
"Okay, you can enjoy them yourself. Now, tell me what you really came to see me about today~"
Lin Feng felt a bit helpless. ’This is my little sister, after all,’ he thought. ’She’s been spoiled by me and our family since she was a baby.’
’So she always tends to be a bit self-centered in everything she does.’
’Even when picking out a gift for someone else, she defaults to something she likes. But what can you do? She’s my sister.’
’All I can do is spoil her, right?’
"Actually... I do have a little something I need help with."
Lin Xiaoman’s face flushed red.
She was a bit embarrassed that her brother had seen right through her.

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