"Sorry, Boss Luo...." Chen Ping said awkwardly.

"It’s okay!" Luofeng said, "You’re concerned and upset, but your thinking isn’t wrong. We want to become the sixth giant, and Ai Enterprise is our opportunity. It can become our core publishing platform!"

"Then, Boss Luo, should Ai Enterprise really focus on increasing its membership subscription fees?" Chen Ping hesitated for a moment before speaking.

Before Luofeng could answer, Chen Ping continued, "But if this happens, what if the members feel it’s not worth it and just go to other video sites? That would be too sad, wouldn’t it?"

"It’s not a ’what if’, it’s almost an inevitable result!" Luofeng said.

"Increasing membership fees is a desperate measure. They know this solution has problems, but they have no other choice. They’re short on money and struggling with daily operations! If the funding issue can’t be resolved, this year might very well be their last!" Luofeng stated.

"Then we can find a way to take over Ai Enterprise!" Chen Ping suggested.

Luofeng nodded, "Yes, this is our chance. I’ll leave it to you to secretly contact Bear’s Paw (Baidu) Company, they’re the parent company of Ai Enterprise and hold absolute control!"

Ai Enterprise has a standard dual-class share structure.

Just like Blue Future.

Even though Luofeng only currently holds 9.99% of the shares, he has absolute voting power.

In short, Ai Enterprise is essentially controlled by Bear Palm Company.

Chen Ping said, "Okay, Boss Luo, I’ll first investigate Bear Palm Company’s attitude towards Ai Enterprise. If they’re interested in selling, then we have a chance!"

"Hmm hmm!" Luofeng nodded.

In the following time, Chen Ping personally led the team and took Luofeng on a tour of the company.

First was Luofeng’s office as the person in charge.

It’s even larger than Chen Ping’s, around seventy to eighty square meters.

For a company on one floor of four thousand square meters, this office is just right.

You know, some big bosses’ offices are one or two hundred square meters?

After all, apart from the work area, there should be a place where you can rest and sleep, right?

For bosses and their secretaries, it seems quite convenient?

But Luofeng doesn’t need it, Luofeng doesn’t have a secretary, just a girlfriend, and it’s fine to play at home.

Because the entire floor belongs to Fengshun Investment, the room design is more reasonable, like for U.S. stocks opening late at night, there’s a separate work area with soundproofing.

As international gold is open 24 hours, they’ve created another dedicated area.

As they browsed, Chen Ping introduced to Luofeng, "According to the scheduled plan, our investment traders need to grow to 200 people, divided into 20 teams. The risk control team members need to be increased to 40 people, also divided into 20 teams. This way, two risk controllers can match with one investment team. This will minimize risk as much as possible!"

Luofeng nodded and said, "How many people do we have now?"

After all, this is just a plan?

"We still lack over a hundred people!" Chen Ping replied.

"Don’t rush, take your time, better to have fewer than lower the quality!" Luofeng said.

"Hmm hmm, understood!" Chen Ping said.

In fact, it was precisely because Luofeng required strict selection that the company’s upgrade task had long been unfulfilled.

If anyone could join, as long as you could pay high salaries, would there still be a lack of people?

Chen Ping continued, "The members of the logistics team have been increased from five to 20 people, all are female employees, and female employees in logistics are much more meticulous than male employees. It also balances out Fengshun Investment’s gender ratio!"

After all, aren’t all traders male?

Luofeng smirked, "Old Chen, you’re covertly stimulating the young guys’ work motivation!"

Chen Ping lowered his voice and said, "In fact, it does have an effect, the young guys are a bit more motivated!"

"Although our company doesn’t oppose office romances, the corresponding confidentiality clauses are also set very meticulously! If any issues arise, I hope for legal accountability!" Luofeng said.

Worried that some traders might get carried away by love.

"Don’t worry, the legal department set the terms very strictly!" Chen Ping stated, "Speaking of the legal department, it’s now increased to six people, which is sufficient!"

Luofeng said, "In terms of benefits, treat them well; for holiday overtime, pay as stipulated, like weekends, pay double!"

Chen Ping replied, "Understood, Boss Luo!"

Fengshun Investment isn’t a company short on money, so Luofeng doesn’t need to exploit employees.

What’s needed is employee enthusiasm and loyalty.

After all, superior benefits can provide a sense of belonging.

If the treatment is too poor, who wouldn’t want to change jobs?

After all, working is for making money, not for ideals.

"By the way, Old Chen, did we issue the bonus for the Tesla action last time?" Luofeng inquired.

Chen Ping shook his head, "It hasn’t been issued yet, it’s been delayed. I’ve been waiting for Boss Luo’s return to personally give it to everyone!"

"You!" Luofeng laughed, realizing Chen Ping’s intention.

Many new employees have joined.

When it comes to issuing bonuses, if the boss personally attends, it greatly helps in winning hearts.

"In that case, I’ll inform everyone in the company group about the situation, and arrange a dinner gathering tonight; every employee without work can join, and those with work will get takeout back to the company to eat!" Luofeng said.

"Indeed, it should be this way!" Chen Ping nodded.

Luofeng took out his phone.

Soon he began posting messages in the Fengshun Investment group.

This group included the company’s receptionist, logistics, and even the cleaning lady.

"Everyone is included!"

"The Tesla action has concluded!"

"I’ve discussed with General Chen, and this bonus will be issued today!"

"As for the bonus issuance, it will still go through the tax bureau as usual!"

"And, we’ll have a company dinner tonight, so there’s no need for employees with work to worry, as we’ll be bringing takeout back!"

After finishing speaking in the group.

The group became lively.

What everyone was posting didn’t catch Luofeng’s attention.

Chen Ping asked, "Will you attend tonight’s gathering, Boss Luo?"

Luofeng chuckled, "I won’t. If I attend, everyone will feel constrained, and it’s the same for you; don’t go. Let the subordinates lead the team and have fun! Let everyone enjoy themselves more!"

After all, at a class gathering, if a teacher is present, everyone won’t relax.

In contrast, if the teacher isn’t there, everyone can truly have fun, right?

"Got it!" Chen Ping nodded.

Luofeng checked the time and immediately began the bonus distribution.

Meanwhile, he also messaged Bai Lu.

Luofeng planned to have dinner with Bai Lu at the school’s new cafeteria.

The reason was to discuss matters regarding the Animal Foundation with Bai Lu.

This was an excellent excuse.

Makes Bai Lu feel less awkward.

Within more than half an hour, the bonus distribution was completed.

After another 20 minutes.

By past six, Luofeng had already arrived at the new cafeteria and successfully met up with Bai Lu.

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