How did I become a god

Chapter 1704 Personnel is Politics

Jinggao's private restaurant, located on the 39th floor of the East Asia Bank building, is luxuriously furnished and features a fusion of Chinese and Western styles.

The renovation of this floor was clearly done not long ago; it was probably done by (Gu) Xixi to give him a sense of novelty in the office.

The East Asia Bank Building was originally purchased, and the 39th floor was renovated when it was used as his office.

The giant crystal chandelier hanging from the ceiling, illuminated by carefully designed soft spotlights, refracts dreamlike and dazzling light spots, like a cascading galaxy. The light flows and is not dazzling, laying a warm and magnificent foundation for the entire space.

The floor is paved with top-grade Italian Calacatta marble, with flowing patterns and a mirror-like finish that reflects the magnificent scenery above.

The walls are not simply gilded and opulent, but rather covered with light gold silk upholstery with a delicate bamboo-patterned design, exuding understated luxury.

One side wall is a huge floor-to-ceiling glass curtain wall, with the unparalleled river view as its most captivating backdrop.

The Huangpu River's waves, the Bund's buildings, and the skyscrapers of Lujiazui are all within view, presenting a vibrant and bustling scene day and night.

Guan Yujia was already waiting in the restaurant.

"Brother Jing, President An."

Today she wore a tailor-made, light purple, modernized Chinese-style cheongsam made of top-quality Suzhou embroidered silk, which perfectly accentuated her 1.65-meter-tall, graceful figure.

Her fair and delicate oval face was lightly made up, her hair was neatly styled in a bun at the back of her head, and a few wisps of hair fell beside her ears, adding to her gentle beauty.

At twenty-nine, she was at the peak of her womanly charm, with a firm, shapely figure and a slender waist, exuding an elegant and alluring mature woman's allure. She possessed both the tenderness of a young girl and the sensuality of a mature woman, with snow-white, soft skin that made one's heart flutter at first sight.

"Guan Guan, have you been waiting for a while?" Jing Gao smiled and beckoned to his beloved woman, gesturing for her to come along.

Guan Guan now serves as a core senior executive in the group, managing vast funds and personnel. Through experience, she has become increasingly confident and capable, exuding a captivating and mature charm.

"It's alright, I just arrived." Guan Yujia smiled and sat down with Jing Gao.

In the center of the restaurant stands a giant solid wood rotating dining table that can accommodate twelve people. The tabletop is made from a single piece of precious golden nanmu wood, and its warm wood color and natural texture exude the sedimentation of time and nobility, possessing a unique aesthetic.

The dining chairs around the room were carefully selected, with the backrests wrapped in the highest grade of imported calfskin and the padding soft yet supportive, making them incredibly comfortable to sit in.

The tableware is also exquisite. Limited edition platinum-rimmed bone china plates, sterling silver cutlery, and crystal glasses—each piece shines brightly, showcasing extraordinary taste and style.

An exquisite central floral arrangement adorns the table, with freshly flown-in magnolia and phalaenopsis orchids releasing their subtle fragrance, which intertwines with the calming woody aroma of agarwood permeating the air, creating a unique and prestigious experience.

There is also a wine cabinet on one side, which is kept at a constant temperature and humidity. It displays rare vintage wines from top wineries such as Romanée-Conti and Petrus, and the amber-colored wines gleam alluringly under the lights.

The entire space exudes understated luxury and top-notch enjoyment.

An Zhiwen followed and took a seat, looking around at the luxurious environment. She smiled inwardly but remained silent. A unique feature of the Phoenix Group was that its female executives were basically women "trusted" by President Jing.

Equivalent to a military supervisor in ancient times.

His "pain point" is that when he's with these beautiful women, he needs to maintain proper etiquette and avoid looking around. Like right now, for example.

A moment later, Wen Xiaoli brought in the meal with her maids. Today's lunch was very sumptuous, with a total of eight carefully prepared dishes, which Jing Gao had specifically instructed Lili to prepare.

The three of them chatted while eating.

"Old An, are the Milky Way and Jinling galaxies performing well under our system?" Jing Gao ate the fragrant braised shark fin, the fin needles soft and tender, with a mellow and lingering taste, and chatted with An Zhiwen about personnel matters.

Because An Zhiwen had gained a little weight, he chose to stew morel mushrooms in a clear broth. The taste was elegant and pleasant, with a lingering mushroom aroma and a fresh and clear soup. "President Jing, it's still early, and we can't trust these people yet."

After all, they haven't stood with us on major issues.

However, Mr. Jing, if you ask me, there's really no need to worry too much about these things. We need to use them, but also be wary of them.

They still shouldn't be allowed to know the core information of the Taichu Group. However, they should still be allowed to utilize their abilities in their respective business operations.

During the late Eastern Han Dynasty, powerful clans distinguished themselves in layers such as servants, retainers, followers, and dependents.

Phoenix Group's operations are generally sound, operating mostly within the legal framework. Of course, some illegal activities by its staff are unavoidable.

Phoenix Group deals with a large number of internal corruption cases every year, trying to plug the loopholes one by one, using the charge of embezzlement.

Taichu Group is not just a business operation; the group has a global presence, and much of its information is indeed not suitable for more people to know.

For example, "Mingxing Security & Defense Company," headquartered on Hong Kong Island, appears to be a security company, but in fact, "Mingxing" is a well-known name in the mercenary world, especially in Africa, and has undertaken security tasks for many Chinese businesses. Top global defense companies and military contractors like Blackwater and Wagner only earn around $10 billion a year.

Mr. Jing owns two banks in Hong Kong Island, namely Bank of East Asia and Morningside Bank, giving him enormous financial strength.

Just like the $70 billion that Mr. Jing just promised, most of it will be paid by Morningside Bank, a private bank that is already well-known in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia.

The Bank of East Asia, listed in Hong Kong, has long been a behemoth with assets and market value exceeding one trillion through the business networks of overseas Chinese in Southeast Asia.

The renowned Guo family of Southeast Asia only held a 3% stake in the Bank of East Asia. This demonstrates the extent of their power.

If Bank of East Asia provides financial facilities to "Morning Star", imagine how many "mercenaries" Morning Star could mobilize?
Given the current technological gap in weaponry and the difference in personnel quality, the "Morning Star" can basically dominate Africa.

Moreover, Mr. Jing has good relations with several French financial groups and has jointly established an investment bank: the Sixth Bank of France.

As we all know, the French rooster's range...

These things really shouldn't be known to the others in the First Council.

Jing Gao nodded thoughtfully, "Old An, what you said makes sense! Using different types of people selectively can greatly alleviate my talent shortage. It seems that what my business lacks right now is people I can trust enough!"

Guan Yujia ate the braised sea cucumber with scallions, feeling a little strange. The braised sea cucumber was very flavorful, the sea cucumber was chewy and plump, the aroma of scallions was strong, and it was salty and fresh with a hint of sweetness, which was very delicious.

"Isn't Brother Jing being led by the nose by President An? To be honest, there are many people he can trust. His female confidantes, plus the assistants who are always by his side."

Currently, many of the senior executives at Phoenix Group and Taichu Group are people trusted by Brother Jing.

Does Mr. An mean that Brother Jing should remove the "nails" and instead fill the gaps in some shady overseas businesses?
I need to remind Brother Jing after lunch.

An Zhiwen smiled and said, "President Jing, I can fill the talent gap within Phoenix Group by using a horse race selection process. However, Taichu Group still needs your personal oversight."

As he spoke, he picked up another piece of crab roe braised asparagus. The asparagus was a perfect blend of sweetness and tenderness, with rich crab roe and crisp asparagus, creating distinct layers of flavor. The chef's skill was truly remarkable.

He is still very clear-headed.

The affairs of Phoenix Group fall within his jurisdiction. Moreover, they are being overseen by many of President Jing's female confidantes.

Phoenix Group operates on the model of an internet conglomerate: one or several main businesses form the aircraft carrier, while a large number of ancillary businesses serve as escorts.

He can easily make personnel adjustments, and the process is clear and transparent.

However, Taichu Group adopts the organizational structure of the State Council, which mainly supervises assets and manages risks for its subordinate enterprises. It has strong control, but the enterprises under it still have a high degree of autonomy.

Although he is the CEO of Taichu Group, he is not the boss and has no intention of overstepping his authority.

Anyone who has worked knows that when the CEO is giving a speech, just give him some face and applaud; don't think too much about it.

How General Manager Jing adjusts personnel, selects talent, and infiltrates the workforce is within his authority.

Jing Gao smiled and raised his glass. Today's accompaniment was a bottle of 1990 Petrus red wine. It was smooth as silk on the palate, with fruity and aged aromas intertwined, which was very nice.

"Old An, let me ask you, what's the best way to deal with Gong Dongyang? If you use Phoenix Group's needs to intervene in the chip design and stabilize the situation, I think you can deal with him then."

Personnel is politics.

After Lao An dealt with his former mother-in-law Liao Rong, he has grown rapidly in the past few years. However, he still trusts Lao An, after all, the two knew each other before he founded Phoenix Group.

An Zhiwen didn't touch the "Red Wine Braised Wagyu Beef," but instead ate the "Truffle Baked Lobster," and asked with a smile, "President Jing, why did you deal with him?"

The lobster meat is firm and delicious, with an irresistible aroma of truffles.

Jing Gao ate the bright green, crisp and refreshing stir-fried bok choy with a thoughtful expression.

Guan Yujia acted as Jing Gao's mouthpiece. As the president of two groups, she was responsible for "communication between superiors and subordinates" and was naturally aware of the power struggle between Gong Dongyang and Guo Pojun within Shan Hai Jing Semiconductor.

"President An, Gong Dongyang is trying to gain power by cultivating relationships with chip manufacturing engineers from Taiwan, thus marginalizing Guo Pojun. When Guo Pojun was in charge of the Shan Hai Jing chip company, the chip designers came from all over the country, and he was very inclusive."

Gong Dongyang, who maintains the interests of a small group, is clearly a black sheep; how can he not be dealt with?

(End of this chapter)