Chapter 1898: Chapter 636: Boyfriend, Girlfriend (Double Chapter)_5

Zhou Hao himself hadn’t spoken yet.

Wang Zhigang chuckled and said, "Hao, this kid is very family-oriented. He went straight into the general office of Quan City Heavy Industry after graduating from Zhejiang University through the training program. Now he’s already a senior business supervisor in the department."

Upon hearing this, Liu Xuemin’s heart jumped, "That’s really impressive, so young and already a business supervisor in the general office."

Zhang Yunlan quickly chimed in with sincere praises.

Quan City Heavy Industry is a local leading state-owned enterprise, not only a pillar of industry but also the largest taxpayer.

Their mining company relies heavily on this giant for business.

And the general office is the nerve center of the entire group; being able to be in a supervisor position here is truly "the cream of the crop."

No wonder Zhou Hao was invited to the school celebration as an "Outstanding Alumni."

Liu Qingning, however, just sat there smiling politely and nodded without much reaction.

Zhou Hao turned slightly and naturally directed the topic towards her, with a touch of appropriate concern in his tone, "Qingning, I heard you’ve started your own business now, working on cutting-edge AI?"

"Yes."

"That’s great, AI is the hottest trend now." Zhou Hao nodded, "Our group is also actively undergoing intelligent transformation recently, and I’m following up on this aspect. What specific area is your company focusing on? Maybe we could collaborate in the future."

Wang Zhigang also smiled and chimed in, "Yes, yes, you are all excellent young people and alumni. It’s good to have more exchanges."

Watching the two across from her, Liu Qingning smiled and said, "I was indeed at a startup company, but I switched to Qingning Technology a few months ago."

"Qingning Technology?" Zhou Hao was initially stunned upon hearing it, then quickly reacted with a flash of surprise in his eyes.

Wang Zhigang was taken aback and said, "I’ve heard of this company too; it’s a unicorn in our domestic AI field, especially with Qingmi AI. Many young people at our place use it."

As someone in a leadership position, he naturally keeps an eye on major national news.

For a company of Qingning Technology’s caliber, he certainly isn’t completely unaware.

Liu Xuemin proudly said, "Yes, that’s the company."

"I must say, the name is quite fitting for you, Qingning." Zhou Hao chuckled, "That’s really good, startup companies are too risky and uncertain. Joining a giant enterprise supported by TY Precision and Smile Holding offers more development opportunities."

Wang Zhigang nodded and casually asked, "For such a top-tier internet company in a first-tier city, the salary and benefits must be very good, right? I heard they offer outstanding fresh doctoral graduates a million annual salary. For someone at your level, a monthly salary must be tens of thousands, at least?"

As soon as this question was raised, not only Zhou Hao but even Liu Xuemin and Zhang Yunlan instinctively looked over.

They had asked before, but their daughter only vaguely said that things would be confirmed after the probation period.

It has been nearly three months now, and they were planning to ask again in the next few days.

Facing everyone’s curious gazes, Liu Qingning suddenly broke into a bright and somewhat playful smile.

"Pretty good. I’m currently receiving an annual salary, roughly six million pre-tax, plus some stock options."

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The living room instantly fell silent.

Liu Xuemin and Zhang Yunlan were stunned, their mouths agape, looking at each other, thinking they might have misheard.

Zhou Hao’s smile on his face froze, as if shattered on the spot.

The hand holding the tea cup in mid-air paused suddenly.

His expression went through a rapid change, from shock to doubt, to a hint of inevitable scrutiny, and only after a moment did he speak,

"Qingning, is it possible you’re joking with us?"

"Not at all." Liu Qingning blinked and smiled, "You know, the AI industry is fiercely competitive, and to retain core talent, companies indeed offer quite a bit more earnestly in terms of salary and incentives."

She paused, then added, with a hint of a smile, "Of course, the main reason actually is my boyfriend has some influence in Qingning Technology. He helped me get into the company and incidentally secured a pretty good package and position from the board."

This seemingly carefree statement contained an amount of information almost incredulous.

It was like a silent bomb, stirring overwhelming waves in the minds of the four people in the living room.

Six million annual salary? Boyfriend? Influence?

Due to their daughter joining Qingning Technology, Liu Xuemin and Zhang Yunlan had specifically checked the company’s information.

Knowing it was a truly world-class unicorn enterprise.

And their daughter’s boyfriend was undoubtedly Tang Song.

But... but how could Tang Song have influence in Qingning Technology? And even help their daughter enter the company?

What is all this about?!

It’s not that they don’t believe their daughter, it’s just that this is too unbelievable.

Zhou Hao finally managed to speak, "Qingning, are you really not joking? And, who is the boyfriend you’re talking about...?"

Just at this moment.

"Ring ring—" suddenly, the phone rang.

Liu Qingning glanced at the screen, smiled, and answered the call, "Hello? Tang Song."

"...Mhm, mhm, I’m at home right now. Are you inside the community? Do you know the way or should I come to get you?"

"Alrighty, I’ll wait for you."

After hanging up the phone, Liu Qingning smiled at Zhou Hao, "Who else? Tang Song, whom you should know. Speaking of which, it’s quite a coincidence; he’s arriving soon."