The daughter was ruthlessly driven out of the wealthy family and went to the countryside

Shen Xuening's eyes showed admiration: "I wish all my employees were like you."

Qin Yaoyao said, "Sister-in-law, I think you are even better than my cousin at finding talent. There are more capable people in the Qin family than in your family."

Shen Xuening said modestly, "Shouldn't the Qin family have more capable people?"

Qin Yaoyao shook her head and sighed, "The Qin family has been around for too long, and there are too many people with connections. I even suggested that my cousin should make some reforms after he takes over, otherwise it will be hollowed out by parasites."

Shen Xuening nodded in agreement: "Then it should be reformed."

Qin Yaoyao casually asked, "Does Xifulai have many people with connections?"

Shen Xuening answered truthfully: "Yes, there are many, but they all came through interviews. I will try to control this in the future, otherwise they will all become nepotism hires and it will be difficult to manage them."

Qin Yaoyao complained, "Yeah, this is a common problem in companies now, but there's nothing we can do. In China, we talk about nepotism, it's infuriating."

Shen Xuening trusted him unconditionally: "Your cousin will have a way to solve this problem, don't worry."

Qin Yaoyao looked at Shen Xuening: "Do you believe my cousin?"

Shen Xuening answered without hesitation: "Of course I believe it. I think your cousin can accomplish anything. In his hands, the Qin family will definitely reach new heights."

Qin Yaoyao said, "I hope so."

Shen Xuening said firmly, "He definitely will. You have to believe him."

Qin Yaoyao nodded emphatically: "Mm."

Listening to their conversation, Shen Baohong smiled and said, "Would you say I'm a 'connected' person?"

Qin Yaoyao looked at Shen Baohong: "Of course it counts, but you are a serious person, and it's reassuring to have you by my side."

Shen Baohong, feeling appreciated, smiled and said, "I'm quite happy to hear you say that."

Qin Yaoyao said, "I'm not taking your side, I'm just telling the truth."

Shen Baohong laughed heartily: "Haha."

Han Yifei then said, "I think there's nothing we can do about nepotism. Everyone has one or two close friends. When you get an opportunity, you're bound to want to help the person you're close to."

Shen Yingying offered her opinion: "Helping is fine, but it depends on whether the person is capable. If they are capable, then helping them is fine. But if they are an ignorant and incompetent person, then forget it."

Qin Yaoyao said, "I think Yingying is right."

Shen Yingying smiled at Qin Yaoyao and thanked her for her support.

Shen Xuening said, "I think everyone has their own value. Leaders should know how to use people well and let their subordinates give full play to their strengths."

Everyone applauded.

Qin Yaoyao said, "As expected of my sister-in-law, you have the demeanor of a leader. Look at what you're saying, you have such a broad perspective. No wonder you were able to succeed in starting your own business."

Han Yifei had always held Shen Xuening in high regard, and now she was even more impressed: "Otherwise, Xuening would be everyone's leader, and we would just be employees."

Shen Xuening said, "Don't be modest. You just lack ambition, otherwise you would have achieved great success long ago."

Han Yifei felt recognized and was very happy: "Forget it, I don't want to go solo. It's fine here, and I think I probably won't earn as much money as you give me if I go solo. I'd rather not bother."

Shen Xuening stated: "As your friend, I will support you no matter what you do."

Han Yifei was touched: "Thank you."

Qin Yaoyao called out to everyone, "Come on, let's have another drink to celebrate my return. In the days to come, I will shine brightly and let everyone see that my Qin Yaoyao is also very amazing."

Shen Xuening took the lead and said, "Come on, congratulations to Yao Yao, and we look forward to seeing Yao Yao again."

Everyone clinked glasses and drank beverages.

……

Shen Xuening had just lain down on the bed when Qin Zizhou called. Shen Xuening answered, "Zizhou, I was just about to send you a WeChat message."

Qin Zizhou's voice tinged with amusement: "I knew it, that's why I called you directly. How have you been lately?"

Shen Xuening chuckled: "You asked me the same question yesterday."

Qin Zizhou's voice softened with tenderness and deepened, "I just missed you, didn't I? Wife, did you miss me?"

Shen Xuening's eyes crinkled with a smile. After getting married, she had become more alluring and attractive, but only Qin Zizhou could see this charm: "I want to, I really want to."

Qin Zizhou immediately replied, "Then I'll come see you, okay?"

"Okay." Shen Xuening genuinely missed Qin Zizhou. "When are you coming? I'll pick you up from the airport."

Qin Zizhou refused: "I'll take a taxi here. It'll be too tiring for you to drive back and forth, and the roads will be congested, which will waste your time."

Shen Xuening's gentle tone carried a hint of domineering: "What if I insist on coming to pick you up?"

Qin Zizhou paused, then laughed, his laughter extremely pleasant: "Then I have no choice but to accept it."

Shen Xuening said, "Tell me when you've set a time, and I'll pick you up from the airport. Once the high-speed rail opens, it will only take about ten minutes to get there."

Qin Zizhou casually asked, "When will the high-speed rail open?"

Shen Xuening said, "The amusement park should be ready to open in the second half of next year, which will be perfect."

Qin Zizhou said, "That won't take long, we can wait."

Shen Xuening added, "The high-speed rail station is only a few minutes' walk from the scenic area, which will be very convenient and fast. However, the high-speed rail does not pass through the airport, so you will still need to take a car for a while."

Qin Zizhou said, "That's still faster than driving a car. Besides, we should leave some room for these sports cars to survive."

Shen Xuening agreed, "Yes, if the high-speed rail monopoly is too extensive, it will be difficult for those drivers to carry passengers. We should also leave them some room to make a living."

Qin Zizhou didn't bring up that matter again. He changed the subject: "Xue Ning, I'm planning to lay off staff. What do you think is the best way to get rid of people who don't contribute much?"

Shen Xuening suddenly remembered what Qin Yaoyao had told her during the day, and asked, "Why are you suddenly laying off employees? Is there some serious problem?"

Qin Zizhou said, "I sent a distant cousin to go undercover, and he found that many people were just sitting in their positions without doing their jobs. These people were all connected to some people in the company, and I want to get rid of them."

Shen Xuening was silent for a while: "Let's set KPIs. Those who can't meet them can leave."

Qin Zizhou pondered for a moment, then said, "The company's management will oppose my decision; this approach won't work."

Shen Xuening paused for a moment before asking, "Have you not yet fully taken control of the company?"

Qin Zizhou didn't hide anything from Shen Xuening: "Not yet, but since we got our marriage certificate, I've started to take over the company completely. I've already taken over 90% of it, which is about right."

Shen Xuening said, "Then you can use this time to talk to your subordinates and formulate new rules. It is said that a new emperor brings a new court. You can use ruthless methods, even forced dismissals are fine. I believe the Qin family can afford to pay that amount of money."

After hearing this, Qin Zizhou suddenly understood: "Yes, why should I follow my father's management style? I am the new heir, and now it's my turn to run the company."

Shen Xuening smiled and said, "Yes, that's exactly what I mean."

Qin Zizhou was overjoyed: "Xue Ning, you are truly my lucky star, solving the most troublesome problem for me right now."

Shen Xuening said, "We can discuss things together in the future."

Qin Zizhou immediately remarked, "When husband and wife are of one mind, their strength can break metal."

Shen Xuening smiled and agreed, "Yes."

……

Cao Wenyu walked into the office, first placing a stack of documents in front of Shen Xuening for her to sign, and then said, "President Shen, a girl named Feng Yun came to see you at the factory gate, accompanied by her mother. She said you sent her."

Shen Xuening remembered: "I asked her to come. Go and let her in. Let her come directly to me."

"Yes, Mr. Shen," Cao Wenyu replied, and then quickly called Feng Yun in. Her mother was the dormitory manager and knew everyone.

Feng Yun has an ordinary appearance, but her eyes are very beautiful. She lowers her head slightly and even has a slight hunchback, as if she has always been like this. She looks like an introverted and shy girl: "President Shen".

Shen Xuening looked Feng Yun up and down: "I heard from your mother that you are very good at drawing?"

Feng Yun nodded, her voice barely audible: "Yes, my paintings have won awards. I brought one with me. Would President Shen like to take a look?"

Shen Xuening held out her hand: "Let me see."

Feng Yun nervously handed the painting in her hand to Shen Xuening.

Shen Xuening unfolded the painting, revealing a lotus flower after the rain. The dewdrops on the lotus leaves were painted with remarkable realism, as if they were rolling. It was a masterpiece: "Did you paint this?"

Feng Yun nodded: "Yes."

Shen Xuening asked, "Did you imagine this, or did you actually see this scene?"

Feng Yun answered softly, "I saw this scene and then conceived and drew it in my mind."

"Your painting skills are really quite good," Shen Xuening asked again. "How long have you been painting?"

Feng Yun answered truthfully: "I started drawing when I was four or five years old. Later, I went to art college and studied painting all the time, almost twenty years now."

“Very good, very good.” Shen Xuening looked at Feng Yun and asked, “Would you like to work at my company? I’d specialize in designing patterns. You have a talent for this, so you should be able to handle this job with ease.”

Upon hearing her affirmation, Feng Yun straightened her back slightly: "Really? Really?"

Shen Xuening encouraged, "It's definitely true. Would you like to give it a try?"

Thinking of her mother's worried face, Feng Yun finally mustered up her courage and spoke a little louder: "I do."

Shen Xuening said, "Regarding the work location, you can work here first, and then go to City A after you've gained some courage. Is that acceptable to you?"

Feng Yun was very obedient: "I will follow President Shen's arrangements."

Shen Xuening nodded in satisfaction: "Okay, I'll have them send over some information. You can take a look at it first, and then I'll assign you some work after you've read it."

Feng Yun replied, "Okay."

Shen Xuening remembered something: "Oh right, draw a picture for me right now."

Feng Yun slightly raised her head to look at Shen Xuening: "What should I draw?"

Shen Xuening thought for a moment, then pointed to the potted plant on the table and said, "Just paint this potted plant, focusing on the flowers. You need to paint it well and make it lifelike."

Feng Yun looked relaxed: "Yes, President Shen."

She came prepared, carrying her art supplies, ready to paint at any moment.

Shen Xuening pointed to the chair next to her: "Go sit down and draw. Show me when you're done. This painting is related to your salary, so draw it carefully."

Feng Yun felt a surge of emotion; this painting was crucial to her future prospects: "President Shen, I understand."

Shen Xuening opened WeChat and contacted Wen Xinchuan: "Send me a copy of Shen's information, along with some information on the job requirements for graphic designers. I've hired a designer, and I'll show you her drawing skills in a bit."

"Really?" Wen Xinchuan was pleasantly surprised. "I'm also recruiting, but those people are too unqualified. They ask you to draw a picture on the spot, and the result is terrible."

Shen Xuening replied: "Mine is different. She has real talent and skill. I'll show you her painting live in a bit."

“No problem.” Wen Xinchuan changed the subject. “By the way, I hope you’re hiring someone with real talent. I need an original design for an advertisement.”

Shen Xuening was confident in her judgment: "Don't worry, she should be able to handle it. Send me the requirements along with the design, and I'll have her design it in a bit."

Wen Xinchuan immediately asked, "Aren't the designers coming to work?"

Shen Xuening explained, "She has a rather introverted personality. Let her adapt first, and I'll let her go over once she's settled in."

Wen Xinchuan asked in confusion, "So reserved that they don't even dare to come to work?"

“It’s not that serious,” Shen Xuening said. “I’m mainly giving her time to adjust because of her mother. If she can’t adapt, then it means this company isn’t suitable for her, and she’ll have to work part-time.”

“A part-time job is not bad either,” Wen Xinchuan agreed.

"Just wait and see the results," Shen Xuening said.

"Okay, I'll send you the materials right away." Wen Xinchuan closed the WeChat chat window, and after a few simple steps, he sent Shen Xuening the materials she needed.

Shen Xuening kept the information and planned to give it to Feng Yun after she had seen Feng Yun's paintings.

Time passed by, and two hours went by in the blink of an eye.

Feng Yun put down his pen and said to Shen Xuening, "President Shen, I've finished drawing."

Shen Xuening said expectantly, "Let me see."

Feng Yun stood up, took the painting in both hands, walked over, and placed it in front of Shen Xuening: "President Shen, this is the painting I painted."

Shen Xuening lowered her head slightly, her gaze falling on the painting. The ink on the back part was still wet, but it didn't affect the overall appearance at all...

This is an excellent painting, with the charm of the Song Dynasty. The bonsai is painted so realistically that it looks like a real plant, especially the flowers, which are so lifelike that they look like they were copied and pasted. It's incredibly beautiful.

Shen Xuening praised, "Feng Yun, your paintings are exceptionally good, but can you create paintings based on your imagination according to the requirements?"

Feng Yun nodded: "Sure, you can give me the materials. I think I should be able to draw a picture that will satisfy you."

She should have been very confident, but the way she said it made her sound much weaker.

Shen Xuening pointed to Feng Yun's phone: "Here, I'll add you on WeChat."