Only after being reborn did I realize how fascinating the world of the rich is.

Liu Qianqian continued, somewhat puzzled, "Then why don't you try to keep him? He controls resources, and his family has a wide network of connections!"

Li Xiaofeng smiled and shook his head: "They can't be retained. Sales positions are already quite competitive, let alone someone like him who controls resources. They're all ambitious!"

If we compromise with him too much and give him too many shares, we might be able to keep him in check in the short term, but it won't be good for the company's long-term development.

"Why? I don't understand!"

"Doing business certainly requires networking and social connections, but a company can't grow big if it only relies on these things, and the risks are also very high."

If the person who controls these connections leaves the company or gets their connections taken over by someone else, the company could very well go bankrupt immediately.

In addition, the company's pie is only so big. If we leave too much profit for him, how will we attract more outstanding talents?

You should understand that for an advertising company, talent is the core resource. And how do you retain talent? Corporate culture, work environment, team building—those are all superficial. The most crucial thing is to pay them well!

Liu Qianqian fell silent and did not speak.

"When I do something, I either don't do it at all, or I do it thoroughly. Therefore, I value long-term results more than short-term gains!"

Liu Qianqian asked with some worry, "Xiaofeng, if I don't listen to you in the future, you won't fire me too, will you?"

Li Xiaofeng smiled and said, "Why would I fire you if you're working with me? If I fire you, who will I hire to do the work? I don't understand the specifics of advertising!"

Just as Liu Qianqian was about to nod, she heard Li Xiaofeng laugh and say, "Unless you want to start from scratch!"

For companies like advertising agencies, the most crucial resource is human resources. This means that these people are always at risk of leaving or starting their own businesses once they gain enough experience.

Li Xiaofeng wanted to maintain absolute control of the company so that he could have the power to ultimately overturn the table with everyone. Only with this power could he effectively control the company's core personnel.

Seeing Liu Qianqian pouting and not saying anything, looking unhappy, Li Xiaofeng laughed and said, "Liu Qianqian, you're really funny. Can you at least get your bearings?"

"Why didn't I realize my place?"

"You're just a junior in college right now, and you've already become the company's general manager with 30% equity. Shouldn't you be secretly laughing in your bed?"

Instead of cherishing this hard-won opportunity, you have the nerve to worry about other people's business. What, do you think that just because you're pretty, everyone has to do whatever you want?

Whether in the workplace or in business, everyone is focused on self-interest. If you use your beauty as a bargaining chip, you become a commodity yourself, understand?

Liu Qianqian pouted, looking unconvinced, and said, "I would never sell myself out for personal gain!"

Li Xiaofeng smiled and wanted to tell her that it was because the profit from buying her wasn't big enough, but in the end he didn't say it.

"I'm just a little resentful. Why should you be able to decide everything? We all have to obediently follow your orders!"

Li Xiaofeng chuckled and said, "It's simple. I'm only a sophomore, but I'm already worth over 20 million. I'm practically a sugar daddy, while you're all penniless. Come on, call me 'Dad' and let me hear it!"

"You're so annoying, I really want to bite you right now!" Liu Qianqian said indignantly, but her tone was very coquettish.

"Girls shouldn't bite people randomly, it will cause misunderstandings!"

"What misunderstanding?"

"If you break down that pronunciation, you'll understand why!"

Liu Qianqian thought for a moment, then her face flushed red: "I knew it! None of you boys are any good. You always try to take advantage of women who are even slightly attractive!"

"Wrong. Men are the ones who will have bad ideas when they see a woman. Only someone like me, who has the assets, would have bad ideas about a woman who is attractive!"

"What are you trying to say? Are you implying you're no different from them?"

"What I mean is that, therefore, I am better able to control myself than the average man, and I am also better able to maintain my chastity!"

"Tch, come on, it's just the pot calling the kettle black..."

"......"

After joking around with her for a while, Li Xiaofeng went with her to find Sun Wenxuan.

Sure enough, when Li Xiaofeng explained the company structure and the terms he was offered, Sun Wenxuan's face darkened, and he asked with great dissatisfaction, "Why are you giving me so few shares?"

Li Xiaofeng said in a nonchalant tone, "But your income is not small!"

"That was in the early stages of the company's development. If it grows bigger in the future, shares will definitely be more important. Also, why can I only get phantom shares instead of actual shares?"

"It's very simple. It's because you're contributing effort, not money! When you contribute money, it continues to have a role in the company. But when you contribute effort, it stops having a role in the company once you stop contributing. So what's wrong with phantom stock?"

"Why is Qianqian able to take so much?"

"Because she is in an operations position, operations requires continuous work. Not only will she receive bonuses, but future key business personnel recruited by the company will also receive bonuses."

They will be held responsible if the company's performance is poor or if there are any major problems in its operations.

Since you are in a sales position, the core function of sales is to generate business, and your main source of income should be generating more business. If your bonus ratio is too high, it will not be conducive to the company's long-term development.

Furthermore, I've already discussed it with Qianqian; all of her connections at Shanghai TV Station will be transferred to you, and all her commissions will be yours.

Upon hearing that Liu Qianqian's connections were being used to manage things for him, and that he would be in charge of all the operations at Shanghai TV Station, Sun Wenxuan's expression softened somewhat.

However, the thought of only receiving a 10% commission still left Sun Wenxuan somewhat resentful, and he couldn't help but ask again, "Why give outsiders so many shares? Thirty percent! Is that really necessary?"

"People aren't stupid. We're a startup. If we don't give them more, how can we retain talent? Besides, why don't you mention that I, as an investor, only take 30%?"

Hearing Li Xiaofeng say this, Sun Wenxuan fell silent.

Clearly, Li Xiaofeng's words were reasonable and well-founded, and he set an example by his own actions. More importantly, Sun Wenxuan really had no other choice at the moment.

Li Xiaofeng smiled and patted him on the shoulder, saying, "Brother Sun, you must have a broad perspective. Only by having a broad perspective can you make a steady stream of money."