17: A huge project worth hundreds of millions!

Jiang Chuan didn't stop her. He watched Tan Jing walk out of the conference room before tapping on the table and saying, "Alright, the interviews are over. Let's have a summary meeting."

Shen Jincheng had just stood up, preparing to go for a walk, but sat back down helplessly upon hearing this.

Leaning back in his chair, Jiang Chuan asked the two of them, "Do you know why Streamers still need to go through an interview?"

Shen Jincheng had also wondered about this and asked curiously, "Yeah, normally shouldn't they just be able to start broadcasting? Why the interview?"

Shen Qingning thought about it carefully and said, "Anything unusual must have a reason. Do you think they are very important?"

Jiang Chuan snapped his fingers and said, "Correct. Anything else?"

Shen Qingning's logic was very clear. "Since they are so important, we need to see what their character is like. There's probably also the reason of training us."

Jiang Chuan clapped and praised with a smile, "Sister Ning really gets it instantly. With Sister Ning's intelligence, you should know how to choose the winners of this interview now, right?"

Shen Qingning nodded and said, "You mean we shouldn't look at talent, only at character."

"Lao Er, give the list to Sister Ning to look at."

Shen Jincheng handed the list to his Older Sister and grumbled, "You call me Second Brother when you need me, and Lao Er when you don't!"

Jiang Chuan ignored his muttering and said seriously, "I already have plans for the people on this list. They are all targets for the company's future key cultivation and vigorous promotion."

"It would be too much of a loss if we ended up with ungrateful wolves, which is why I'm doing interviews. Like Sister Ning said, we only look at character, not talent. Once these people are cultivated, there will be a steady stream of Streamers joining our company."

"Combine the notes on the list, exclude those with poor character, and give me a list. I'll make the final decision."

Seeing how serious he was, both of them listened intently. Even Shen Jincheng sat up straight, losing his usual lazy demeanor, and took notes seriously with a pen.

"Last point! I've divided the contracts into C, B, A, S, and Top-tier contracts. The better the contract level, the greater the cultivation efforts will be."

"But the liquidated damages will also be particularly high. We'll be 'villains' first and gentlemen later. If someone refuses to sign, they're out immediately. Alright! Meeting adjourned!"

Jiang Chuan clapped his hands, shed his serious state, and said with a smile:

"Let's go, let's go eat. In the afternoon, let the design company help us design a company logo. I have something to take care of outside this afternoon."

Shen Qingning closed her densely filled notebook, organized the documents, and locked the door.

Jiang Chuan took a printed copy of a Top-tier contract and led the two of them to a small nearby restaurant.

Jiang Chuan ordered four dishes and a soup, PUA-ing Lao Er while they ate.

"Second Brother! Our company seems a bit empty. I heard that a particularly large building must have a lively atmosphere."

Hearing Lao San call him Second Brother, Shen Jincheng ignored him and focused on his food!

Jiang Chuan sighed and said, "I heard Uncle Shen's company has so many people. I'm so envious! It would be great if our company had that many people."

Shen Jincheng had grown during this period. He knew that if he didn't respond, he wouldn't be played, so he refused to say a single word.

Jiang Chuan put down his chopsticks, covered his eyes with one hand, and said with a sob:

"It's so hard for me! Starting a company without a single person to help me, I have to struggle all by myself, begging people and looking for connections everywhere. Third Brother, it's so hard for me..."

Seeing Lao San so sad, Shen Jincheng felt a bit bad. He had witnessed how hard it was for Lao San.

Working part-time day and night for three years in university, never asking for a penny from home, and wearing the same shirt for three years because he couldn't bear to throw it away.

"Lao San, if you have any difficulties, tell me. I'll definitely help you!"

Shen Qingning also couldn't bear it and comforted him, "Xiao Chuan, don't put too much pressure on yourself. We're here to help you."

Jiang Chuan's voice was low as he said sadly, "The company is about to get on the right track, but our company's promotion and HR departments don't have a single person."

"Even if we recruit, those with experience won't choose a startup like ours. Seeing you guys so busy that you're practically splitting yourselves in half makes my heart ache!"

Shen Jincheng patted his chest and guaranteed, "Don't worry, Lao San. This is easy. I'll just go to my dad's company and borrow a few people. Leave this to me!"

Jiang Chuan excitedly grabbed the other's hand and shook it vigorously, saying gratefully, "Second Brother! From now on, you are my blood brother, and I am your blood younger brother!"

Shen Jincheng looked at the other person, whose eyes weren't even red, and his sad mood came to a screeching halt.

The words of comfort got stuck in his throat, and a wave of infinite grief and indignation welled up in his heart. His face flushed red as he roared:

"Lao San! You played me again! It's a waste that you're not an actor with those acting skills!"

Shen Qingning silently rolled her beautiful eyes. She had also thought he was being real. She ignored the two of them and lowered her head to eat in small bites.

Jiang Chuan waved his hand and said with a smile, "Ah! You flatter me, you flatter me, Second Brother! Say no more. I'll toast you with tea instead of wine. In the future, as long as I have a bite to eat, there will definitely be a bowl for you to wash!"

Shen Jincheng angrily shoveled food into his mouth, silently vowing in his heart: "If I ever sympathize with Lao San again, I'm a dog!"

After lunch, during which only Jiang Chuan kept talking incessantly while the siblings ignored him and ate silently.

After Jiang Chuan paid the bill, the three of them parted ways in front of the restaurant. He even reminded:

"Lao Er! Don't forget what you promised! Hurry up and talk to Uncle Shen."

Shen Jincheng didn't respond and turned toward the company. He was truly a bit angry; Lao San kept playing him, even though he wouldn't have refused to help if asked directly.

Back at the company, he leaned on the sofa, clutching a throw pillow and saying unhappily:

"Sister! Lao San is just biased. Look how much he respects you! And look at how he treats me, playing me every single day!"

Shen Qingning also sat on the sofa and shook her head, saying, "No, he treats you much better than he treats me."

Shen Jincheng said defiantly, "How is that possible! Then tell me, how does he treat me well?"

Shen Qingning peeled an apple and handed it to her brother.

She wouldn't voice her concern, but in reality, her care was not lacking at all, whether it was for Jiang Chuan or Shen Jincheng.

"He let you go recruit Streamers. You know this is what he values most. If those Streamers become famous, who do you think they will be most grateful to? The boss is high above; the one they will be most grateful to is you."

"And why did he ask you to borrow people from Dad? If we're short-staffed and can't recruit, couldn't we poach people? It's because he trusts you. People coming from Dad's company will definitely listen to you more than they listen to him, do you understand?"

Shen Jincheng was just lazy and didn't like to use his brain, but he wasn't stupid. He naturally understood his sister's meaning.

He wasn't angry anymore. Like he'd been injected with chicken blood, he rushed into the conference room and started researching which people could pass the interview!

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Jiang Chuan didn't bother the driver and took a taxi back to the hotel. The driver arranged by the hotel was quite good.

He was a man of few words, discreet, and observant, with excellent driving skills. Jiang Chuan planned to poach him to Starlight in the future.

Back in his hotel room, he took out his phone and called Xiao Yi. It was picked up after two rings.

"Come to Room 2001 at Zhenyi Hotel. I have a multi-million dollar project to discuss with you!"

Lin Shuyi: ???