161: Chapter 161 Tan Jiaxin Takes Over as Store Manager! Thirteen Employees Head to the Mountain City to Expand the Market!

Chapter 161: Tan Jiaxin Takes Over as Store Manager! Thirteen Employees Head to Shancheng to Expand the Market!

After all, Jiang Yuzhen, as his secretary, was likely the person closest to Su Yang at this stage.

When Su Yang originally chose Jiang Yuzhen to be his secretary,

it was because she had a simple background and lacked experience.

This kind of workplace novice is easier to build loyalty with and won't have too many hidden agendas!

Moreover, the reward for reaching 90 loyalty points was 400,000 in cash.

Su Yang felt his efforts were well worth it.

However, Su Yang was a man who finished what he started; if he was going to put on an act, he had to do it properly.

He stayed with Jiang Yuzhen at the hospital for the entire morning and even had lunch with her.

Then, in the afternoon, the doctor said she could be discharged.

Su Yang took Jiang Yuzhen out of the hospital and even gave her a day off, having Feng Hua drive her home to rest well.

Lying in her rented room, Jiang Yuzhen recalled the scene of her boss accompanying her at the hospital.

She was still feeling a bit dazed and lightheaded.

Countless fantasies filled her mind, but she felt they were all unrealistic!

She wasn't naturally the type of woman who liked to daydream,

but she couldn't help herself!

The next day, Jiang Yuzhen arrived at Jiuxiang Catering as if nothing had happened.

Looking at her slim-fit business suit, her neatly styled hair, her beautiful and delicate features, and her slightly formal expression,

Su Yang glanced at her loyalty level again—it had actually risen slightly!

However, Su Yang didn't overthink it; an increase in loyalty was definitely a good thing,

even if it rose for somewhat mysterious reasons.

Jiang Yuzhen briefly went over the day's schedule:

"Boss, the interviews for the General Manager of Weimeijia start at 10:00 AM today. You said you wanted to personally serve as the interviewer!"

"Alright, I've got it!"

Su Yang's current schedule wasn't very packed, as he was intentionally delegating power.

He generally kept a broad overview of many matters and then focused on what he was best at!

Interviewing executives happened to be what Su Yang was best at.

For the General Manager position at Weimeijia, Su Yang offered an annual salary of 500,000.

In Rongcheng, this was considered a quite excellent salary.

Especially in these times when things weren't easy for people in the catering industry.

Even though Su Yang's requirements were quite strict, over thirty qualified candidates still applied!

Because there were too many applicants, Mei Jingshan filtered out more than half, leaving fifteen to enter the interview stage.

At 9:50 AM, Su Yang arrived at the conference room on time.

Besides him, Mei Jingshan and the others were already all there!

The interviews were mainly handled by Mei Jingshan, while Su Yang mostly listened, occasionally using Business Deduction to conduct his own assessment of these executive candidates.

By the end of the afternoon interviews, Su Yang had a general decision in mind.

The day after the interviews, Su Yang told Mei Jingshan his decision and asked her to handle the notifications.

An Yukun was appointed as General Manager of Weimeijia, with Dai Danian and Zhan Desire to Dawn as Vice Presidents.

These three would also receive phantom stock dividends from Weimeijia, at 5%, 3%, and 3% respectively.

This was just like Ji Guoxiong and Mei Jingshan at Jiuxiang Catering!

However, since Weimeijia was a subsidiary of Jiuxiang Catering,

Ji Guoxiong and Mei Jingshan naturally had higher status, better benefits, and larger dividends.

An Yukun, Dai Danian, and Zhan Desire to Dawn had all worked for Chinese fast-food chains and had rich professional experience as well as excellent personal abilities. Su Yang felt at ease leaving Weimeijia to them!

After all, Su Yang also had high hopes for Weimeijia.

While Weimeijia's profits weren't as high as the hotpot restaurants, it could similarly accommodate a large number of ordinary employees.

Once the central kitchen was built, it would be relatively easy to replicate!

With An Yukun, Dai Danian, and Zhan Desire to Dawn in place, the pressure on Ji Guoxiong's side was alleviated.

Not long after, he handed Su Yang a list of personnel who would be heading to Shancheng to expand the market.

This was the first step in Jiuxiang Catering's outward expansion, and both Su Yang and Ji Guoxiong took it very seriously.

There was naturally a reason for choosing Shancheng as the first target!

Shancheng, like Rongcheng, was a new first-tier city, and decades ago, they were essentially one family.

They shared a similar food culture, both loved hotpot, and had strong purchasing power.

Moreover, it was close to Rongcheng, making it easier to coordinate in case of any emergencies.

The employees on this list were those Ji Guoxiong considered to have outstanding abilities and to be suitable for developing Shancheng.

Su Yang noticed that Guo Fang's name was also on the list, right at the top!

"Guo Fang is going too?"

"Yes!" Ji Guoxiong nodded with a smile. "I talked with him, and he's willing to go over and help the company expand the market. My suggestion is to have him lead the market expansion in Shancheng!"

"That works!" Su Yang nodded. "Let it be him!"

Guo Fang could be considered a founding figure of Jiuxiang Catering, and his loyalty had long since exceeded 90.

Su Yang understood Ji Guoxiong's arrangement perfectly.

As long as Guo Fang established a foothold in Shancheng, if Jiuxiang Catering developed well in the future,

the position of Regional Manager would likely belong to Guo Fang!

In addition to Guo Fang, the list included over ten reliable employees from the Jiuxiang Catering headquarters, including Zhou Zichuan, whom Su Yang knew well, and four true elites from the Market Expansion Department!

These four Market Expansion Department employees were elites who had helped the company secure locations for at least two hotpot restaurants each; their abilities had withstood Su Yang's extremely rigorous tests.

"But who will take over Guo Fang's original position as store manager?"

Su Yang suddenly thought of this question.

"Tan Jiaxin—she's the person Guo Fang recommended!" Ji Guoxiong said with a smile. "He said Tan Jiaxin is familiar with all aspects of the hotpot restaurant's operations, is down-to-earth and hardworking, and has a good relationship with the staff. She's already capable of managing a store. I think we should seriously consider Guo Fang's opinion."

Su Yang didn't have much of an objection to Tan Jiaxin serving as store manager.

Tan Jiaxin was one of his veteran employees, so her loyalty was certainly sufficient.

Having served as a greeter at the hotpot restaurant for a long time and being quite attractive, she was very good at socializing.

The customers' reviews of her were quite excellent.

Considering Jiuxiang Catering's current state of development, the requirements for a store manager had actually been lowered significantly.

They didn't even have to handle procurement, promotion, or public relations; everything was managed uniformly by the headquarters!

For the rest, just following the rules and regulations, the socially adept Tan Jiaxin shouldn't have any problems.

As for the issue of age, Su Yang didn't care much!

The company was in an upward phase, and it was destined that a large number of young people would rise up.

This group of driven young people would also be beneficial for the company's expansion!

The Feida Plaza hotpot restaurant was the first one Su Yang had opened. Its location was excellent, business was booming, and it ranked in the top three of all Jiuxiang Catering stores!

Because they could get a 5% dividend, the store manager position was a lucrative post.

In Jiuxiang Catering, there were many people capable of holding this manager position, and presumably many wanted it!

But Tan Jiaxin had Guo Fang's recommendation. Since Ji Guoxiong was sending Guo Fang to Shancheng to expand the market, he certainly had to take Guo Fang's opinion seriously.

"Then you guys assess her. If Tan Jiaxin's ability is up to par, then she's the one!" Su Yang also had no objection to Guo Fang's recommendation. "Tomorrow, I'll meet with Guo Fang and Tan Jiaxin... and Zhou Zichuan!"

"Alright, Boss!"

The next day, Su Yang met with Guo Fang, Zhou Zichuan, and Tan Jiaxin in his office.

Tan Jiaxin wore a relatively formal professional outfit, a look that made Su Yang's eyes light up!

He took a look at Tan Jiaxin's Hotpot Restaurant Management and Operation skill.

It was at the Common level, which was acceptable!

He then looked at Zhou Zichuan and noticed that Zhou Zichuan also possessed the Common level Hotpot Restaurant Management and Operation skill.

This surprised Su Yang a bit; it seemed he had been studying hard lately!

Although the Hotpot Restaurant Management and Operation skill wasn't high-level, reaching the Common level required at least a certain amount of practice.

So, Guo Fang must have trained him well!

Su Yang gestured for the three to sit on the sofa and said with a smile, "Old Guo, I didn't expect you'd be willing to go to Shancheng!"

"Mr. Ji said that this expansion to Shancheng is very important for the company!" Guo Fang said with a smile. "I feel I'm quite suited for it, and I want to help the company open up new markets."

Those words were spoken with great spirit!

It was clear that Guo Fang was very motivated this time!

Su Yang never doubted Guo Fang's loyalty.

"Do a good job over in Shancheng. If the hotpot restaurants develop smoothly there, the company will likely set up a Regional Manager position!"

Su Yang had always felt a lot of affection for this veteran employee, Guo Fang.

Guo Fang nodded seriously: "I understand!"

He naturally knew Su Yang's subtext.

As long as the company developed smoothly in Shancheng, the Regional Manager position would be his!

This was a promise!

Su Yang then asked, "Is Zhou Zichuan the one you want to take with you?"

"Yes!" Guo Fang nodded. "I think he's very hardworking, so I want to train him!"

Regarding the successor for the store manager position, Guo Fang had hesitated between Tan Jiaxin and Zhou Zichuan.

However, he ultimately decided to recommend Tan Jiaxin to take over as manager and take Zhou Zichuan to Shancheng for development!

Su Yang looked at Zhou Zichuan and patted his shoulder with a smile: "Zhou Zichuan, you have to work hard!"

Zhou Zichuan said excitedly: "Yes, Boss!"

Zhou Zichuan was fully accepting of Guo Fang's recommendation of Tan Jiaxin as store manager.

He also felt that he wasn't as good as Tan Jiaxin when it came to socializing!

Moreover, in the hotpot restaurant, Tan Jiaxin's position was already higher than his, and he had a good relationship with her.

Following that, Su Yang encouraged Tan Jiaxin for a while.

Meeting Su Yang made Tan Jiaxin very happy, and she promised to manage the hotpot restaurant well!

On the sixth, Su Yang brought Ji Guoxiong and personally saw off Guo Fang, Zhou Zichuan, and the other thirteen employees at the high-speed railway station.

This deeply moved Guo Fang, Zhou Zichuan, and the others!

"Boss, you really didn't have to come!"

Guo Fang felt this send-off was a bit too grand!

"You are going to expand the company's territory!" Su Yang said with a smile. "No matter how grand it is, it's not too much!"

"Mm!"

"If you need anything in Shancheng, tell the headquarters directly!" Su Yang said to the other employees. "We will definitely give you sufficient support."

"Alright, Boss!"

Being personally seen off by the big boss, the group of employees was very excited!

They had all volunteered to go to Shancheng, and the boss had even given them a raise.

All sorts of business travel subsidies were also maximized!

They also believed in Su Yang and believed in the company!

Carrying their luggage and boarding the high-speed train, they felt no fear at the thought of the somewhat unfamiliar Shancheng.

Instead, they were relaxed, spoke in light tones, and were full of expectations for the future.

Some were even eager to get started!