19: Chapter 19 First Batch of Employees

Su Fan took the test paper and began reading it seriously.

After about fifteen minutes, Su Fan nodded and said, "Overall, not bad. 90 points."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Minghan's face turned pale. He had clearly checked it twice; how could he have gotten a question wrong?

Seeing Zhang Minghan's expression, Su Fan patted his shoulder comfortingly.

"It's not your fault. According to the knowledge you've learned, you got this tenth question right."

"However, in the field involved in the tenth question, existing research results are incorrect."

As he spoke, Su Fan took the paper and began analyzing it for Zhang Minghan.

Initially, Zhang Minghan felt Su Fan was talking big.

Questioning existing scientific research results? Who do you think you are?

But as he listened to Su Fan's analysis, he became more and more shocked.

By the end, he was practically prostrate with admiration.

Su Fan had directly conquered Zhang Minghan with his profound knowledge of batteries.

Zhou Xiaoxiao, standing nearby, was even more shocked. Since when did Su Fan know so much about the battery field? Wasn't he a computer science major?

Su Fan's explanation continued for a full hour.

Zhang Minghan stood by with his own notebook and pen, taking notes as he listened, just like a diligent student in class.

Zhou Xiaoxiao couldn't understand a word of it, so she could only serve tea and water to provide support.

An hour later, Su Fan stopped his explanation, and Zhang Minghan put away his pen and paper, still wanting more.

It had been a long time since he had admired someone so much.

Su Fan took a sip of water to moisten his throat.

"Dr. Zhang, you are hired. The monthly salary is 300,000 after tax. What are your thoughts on this?"

Zhang Minghan was stunned. 300,000 after tax was on a completely different level than 300,000 before tax.

With 300,000 before tax, one would need to pay 45% personal income tax, leaving only a bit over 100,000 in hand.

With 300,000 after tax, his actual salary would reach nearly 600,000.

He suddenly felt his eyes welling up with tears.

"No problem, no problem at all! President Su, thank you!" Zhang Minghan said excitedly.

"You're welcome."

"Xiaoxiao, go get an employment contract for Super God Energy. Let's sign the contract now."

After instructing Zhou Xiaoxiao, Su Fan continued to Zhang Minghan, "Come here tomorrow morning at ten o'clock. I'll take you to the new office area to work. No problem starting tomorrow, right?"

"No problem, no problem."

With 300,000 after tax a month, he'd be fine starting work right now!

Soon, Zhou Xiaoxiao came out with three freshly printed, warm contracts.

The company information was already filled in on the contracts, and they were already stamped with the official seal.

Seeing this, Zhang Minghan's impression of the company improved even further.

Some companies in society only have the employee sign the labor contract, leaving the company's information blank, and then take all three copies back once the employee finishes filling them out.

The employee doesn't even get a single copy of the labor contract.

Zhang Minghan carefully read through the contract. It was a standard labor contract with no traps. The salary column clearly stated a monthly salary of 300,000 after tax and after social security and housing fund contributions.

This gave Zhang Minghan another pleasant surprise.

In addition to the labor contract, there was a non-disclosure agreement. Its general meaning was that the company's research materials involved national secrets and must be kept confidential; any leak would result in imprisonment!

Seeing this, Zhang Minghan's breath hitched, and he looked up at Su Fan.

Su Fan nodded.

Whether it was all-solid-state batteries or future Controlled Nuclear Fusion, the technology was far too advanced. It wasn't an exaggeration at all to call them national secrets.

In the future, Su Fan would inevitably cooperate with the Xia Country authorities. If a leak truly occurred, the state would surely imprison or even execute the leakers without Su Fan even needing to lift a finger.

Zhang Minghan suddenly felt relieved. Research involving national secrets proved that this company had an infinite future.

He decisively signed the labor contract and the non-disclosure agreement.

Zhou Xiaoxiao gave one copy of the labor contract to Zhang Minghan for him to keep.

Zhang Minghan thought today would end there, but he didn't expect Su Fan's next move to practically fry his brain.

"Give your bank card number and the bank of deposit to President Zhou. Here, we pay the salary first before starting work!"

Like a marionette, Zhang Minghan blankly recited his bank card number and bank. Only a moment later, he received a bank deposit SMS.

Your Bank of Xia card, number xxxxxxxx, received a deposit of 300,000.00 RMB at 20:42 on January 17, 2025. Balance: 301,812.08 RMB.

Zhang Minghan left, departing with shock and joy. He didn't even know how many times he had been shocked today, but as he stepped out of the gates of Villa No. 8, he knew his life had reached a staggering turning point.

Carrying the massive sum of 300,000, he suddenly began to cry. His mother finally had money for her medical treatment!

At this moment, his gratitude toward Su Fan and Zhou Xiaoxiao reached its peak.

He was grateful to Zhou Xiaoxiao because she was the one who contacted him, giving him the chance to get his foot in the door.

He was grateful to Su Fan because, at his most difficult and desperate moment, Su Fan had provided timely help—charcoal in the snow, a cotton coat in the snow, a house in the snow, and protection for his entire family in the snow!

He decided he would sell his life to Su Fan!

...

Inside the villa, Zhou Xiaoxiao stared curiously at Su Fan with her big, cute eyes.

Su Fan felt unsettled by her gaze.

"What are you staring at me for? Is there something on my face?"

"Nothing's there. I just want to know how much knowledge is packed inside that head of yours." The light of curiosity in Zhou Xiaoxiao's eyes grew even more intense.

"Completing super god photo editing and cute pet paradise independently is one thing, and it's somewhat logical since you're a computer science major."

"But you also understand battery technology, and you're very good at it. This..."

"Could it be that you're a Tesla-level genius!"

Zhou Xiaoxiao suddenly slapped her forehead, excitedly grabbed Su Fan's arm, and thrust her pretty little face forward, stopping just one centimeter from Su Fan's mouth!

Su Fan could even see the fine, white peach fuzz on her face.

How could he miss such an opportunity!

Su Fan opened his mouth—

And blew a hard breath of air!

A blast of garlic scent rushed directly into Zhou Xiaoxiao's nostrils!

"Su Fan!"

"I'm going to kill you!"

"Aaaaaah!"

"Blech—"

"You're disgusting!"

Su Fan was pinned onto the sofa by Zhou Xiaoxiao.

Her soft buttocks happened to be sitting on his...

"I surrender, I surrender!" Su Fan really couldn't take it; if this continued, things might actually spark out of control.

How could Zhou Xiaoxiao let Su Fan have his way so easily? She remained sitting there, unmoving.

Humph, you stinky man, I'll crush you!

"Tell me about the people you interviewed today. Which ones are you planning to hire?" Su Fan hurriedly diverted her attention.

At the mention of work, Zhou Xiaoxiao reluctantly got off Su Fan.

She picked up the resumes on the table and began reporting to Su Fan.

"I plan to keep these five people." She handed the five resumes to Su Fan.

Su Fan took them and looked them over carefully.

"Among them, Wu Mengqi and Zhang Chenxi are to be hired for Super God Technology, and the other three for Super God Energy," Zhou Xiaoxiao continued to explain.

Su Fan nodded. Among the five hired, the two beauties he had seen weren't there, which was normal.

"Wait a moment."

Su Fan took the resumes back to his room, contacted Red Queen, and had her conduct background checks.

Half an hour later, after confirming that there were no issues with these five, Su Fan finally came downstairs.

"Alright, notify these five and tell them they've been hired."

"For those who agree to work here, have them gather here tomorrow morning at 9:30 with their ID cards, bank cards, and academic degree certificates to sign labor contracts and receive their first month's salary," Su Fan said directly.

"Tell Zhang Minghan as well to bring his ID card, diploma, and degree certificate when he comes tomorrow morning."

Zhou Xiaoxiao nodded, her eyes showing some curiosity about what Su Fan had just gone upstairs to do.

She understood now that Su Fan definitely had some secrets, but being a smart woman, she didn't say anything.

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