167: Chapter 167 Successfully Joined the Company!

On the other side, Shen Zhou did not hesitate to dial Maria's number.

"Ms. Maria, good morning!"

"Good morning, Mr. Shen."

Maria's voice on the other end of the line sounded a bit down, and her tone lacked the vibrant energy it once had.

Perhaps it was because she had been dismissed by the Swiss Bank, which caused her current low spirits.

"Ms. Maria, I heard you've run into some trouble with your job. If you're comfortable with it, my invitation still stands."

"As long as you come, the compensation I offer will definitely not be lower than what you had."

Shen Zhou responded with a chuckle, unreservedly extending another olive branch.

"Mr. Shen, how did you know about this?"

The dejected Maria was suddenly jolted awake, her heart filled with shock.

Shen Zhou could even imagine her bright red lips parted in surprise on the other end.

"Don't underestimate me. Many things related to me are naturally reported to me; there's no need for anyone to go out of their way to inquire."

Shen Zhou couldn't help but laugh out loud.

On the other end of the line, Maria suddenly fell silent.

She had never considered that Shen Zhou might have had a hand in her job loss.

Her mind was simply flooded with a multitude of other thoughts.

She had previously rejected Shen Zhou's various proposals only because she indeed had a fallback option with a Swiss Bank executive.

But now, she was truly left with no other choice.

Not to mention that the compensation Shen Zhou offered was still so generous.

"Mr. Shen, thank you for your trust. I do indeed need a job now."

Maria quickly made up her mind and gave a very definitive reply over the phone.

"No problem. Let's meet at Pearl Castle in a little while."

After ending the call, Shen Zhou nodded with satisfaction.

Although the job with such generous compensation was ostensibly an employment offer, anyone with a discerning eye knew the real situation.

How could Maria not see it clearly?

A smile appeared on Shen Zhou's face, and he felt a bit more impatient.

Even if Maria wanted to play hard to get for a while, money was the one thing he didn't lack.

And money could provide Maria with more job opportunities.

For someone who had just lost her job and had always lived a very decent life, this was simply the most fatal temptation.

Not long after, Shen Zhou met the brand-new Maria at Pearl Castle.

Maria had shed her usual, highly alluring professional attire.

She had switched to a long sweater that was slightly business-like but still retained a gentle, feminine style.

The off-white sweater wrapped around her exquisite figure, making her already stunning physique even more eye-catching.

The straight-cut jeans on her lower body added a touch of youthful vitality to Maria, who had shed her professional persona.

But regardless, having suddenly lost her job, Maria looked a bit dejected.

Her life had been smooth sailing; she was a graduate of a prestigious university, stunningly beautiful, and had many suitors.

Moreover, she had started working at a top-tier bank right after earning her master's degree.

"Mr. Shen, I didn't expect us to meet again so soon."

A smile appeared on Maria's face.

Post-unemployment, Maria looked a little less aggressive.

"Ms. Maria, please sit. There's no need to be so formal between us."

Shen Zhou was very warm, as if they were old friends.

"Thank you."

Maria sat down, and the smile on her face became much more natural.

She knew she was facing a turning point in her life, so how could she not be nervous?

"Maria, I'll get straight to the point."

Shen Zhou steadied himself and began to explain in detail.

"As for the salary, it will only be higher than what we agreed upon before, never lower."

"Your future job will be to manage my industries here in Switzerland. Of course, currently, that only includes the racing team for the Kuangbiao Competition that is currently being established."

"I need you to be responsible for their fund management and personnel supervision, among other things."

Shen Zhou explained the arrangements he had already thought through.

Even though he had bought Pearl Castle, he couldn't stay in this place forever.

He couldn't eat steak every single day.

"Mr. Shen... um, we don't seem to have fully discussed the job details yet."

Maria was suddenly stunned. She hadn't even agreed to work for Shen Zhou yet, so why was he already bringing up job responsibilities and the like?

She had originally thought that the first thing Shen Zhou would propose would be to keep her as a mistress.

"Could it be that I really overthought it?"

Maria even subconsciously looked down, and what met her eyes were two rounded curves; she couldn't even see her own toes.

"Maria, I trust your professional ability very much."

"Moreover, the benefits for my employees are always maximized, and you, of course, will be no exception."

"Also, the work you need to do is all management-related. It won't be too tiring at all, and I will give you sufficient autonomy."

Shen Zhou was quite confident in the terms he offered.

It's no exaggeration to say that if he were to announce the job's benefits and related conditions to the whole world...

...qualified women who were also stunningly beautiful would likely come flocking in an endless stream.

He believed that Maria would not easily refuse.

"Mr. Shen, may I have a moment to consider?"

Maria was slightly hesitant.

The terms Shen Zhou offered were too good—so good that she found it hard to believe.

If Shen Zhou had been direct and said she needed to pay the difference with her body, she perhaps wouldn't be so worried.

If Shen Zhou knew what Maria was thinking right now, he would probably be dumbfounded.

"Maria, although I don't know what you are worried about, I am willing to further express my sincerity."

"How about this: forget the original five times the salary; I will now offer you ten times your original annual salary."

Shen Zhou waved his hand generously, speaking with great bravado.

"What? Mr. Shen, you're not joking with me, are you?"

"My original annual salary was one million euros; thirty times that would be ten million euros!"

Maria's cherry lips couldn't help but pout, and her beautiful eyes widened in surprise.

"In my opinion, you are worth this price."

Shen Zhou said with a firm expression.

"Don't hesitate. Life is rarely about taking chances; following me won't be worse than what you had before."

"Let us start a new chapter in life."

Shen Zhou reached out his right hand toward Maria.

Maria took a deep breath and finally placed her fair, small hand in Shen Zhou's palm.

"Boss, I will serve you from now on."

A bright smile suddenly bloomed on Maria's small face, and all her previous nervousness and anxiety were completely swept away.

In that instant, the entire hall seemed to be brushed by that bright smile, and everywhere the eye could see was filled with life and vitality.