238: Chapter 238 Non-Competition Agreement! Yulong Technology! Master-Level Software Development!

Chapter 238: Non-Compete Agreement! Yulong Technology! Master-Level Software Development!

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Non-compete agreements are nothing new. Nowadays, almost all well-known major companies use them to prevent former employees from joining competitors within a certain period.

This both protects their own trade secrets and prevents competitors from "poaching" their talent.

Originally, non-compete agreements mostly restricted senior management, high-level technical personnel, and other staff with confidentiality obligations.

However, in recent years, non-compete restrictions have trickled down to ordinary employees and even interns.

Many companies wish they could sign non-compete agreements with their security guards too!

Don't think this is a fair trade between both parties; usually, you won't get a permanent position if you don't sign.

Generally, after an employee leaves, the company compensates them at 30% of their monthly salary, and the non-compete agreement takes effect.

During the two-year period while receiving compensation, employees cannot enter the same industry. If caught, they could face maximum claims of hundreds of thousands or even millions.

Ordinary employees generally earn less than ten thousand a month; in some cities, 30% compensation can't even cover the rent.

Only if the company fails to provide compensation for the first three months can the non-compete agreement be terminated.

But some companies are very unscrupulous. They intentionally withhold compensation for the first two months, then send people to track and investigate... Once they find the employee in breach of contract, they quickly transfer the money to the employee's bank account and then sue them in court!

Since the big companies do it, other companies naturally follow suit!

After all, this is also a business worth hundreds of thousands!

Why did Su Yang know this so clearly?

The influencers he personally signed had this agreement on them!

Su Yang wasn't too worried about Shangsi Media actually signing non-compete agreements with ordinary employees.

If all else failed, he could just bypass it directly.

After all, Shangsi wasn't some giant corporation; they wouldn't be able to investigate everything.

The next day, Su Yang staked out the entrance of Yihe Media again, found four quite good grassroots employees, and gave the list to Yu Siying, telling her to send someone to poach them.

For Spark Media to grow and expand, these grassroots backbones were essential!

After handling these matters, Su Yang turned his attention to other business.

It was mainly about Meijia Housekeeping!

Meijia Housekeeping's work uniforms were ready, and they all looked clean, simple, and professional!

Additionally, these uniforms were divided into those with Meijia ads and those without ads, featuring only the company logo.

Ordinary employees facing customers, such as cleaners performing services, definitely had to wear the ones with Meijia ads.

When cleaners entered a community to work, they were like walking advertisements wherever they went...

The uniforms without ads, only featuring the Meijia logo, were mainly for the nannies!

Furthermore, Meijia continued to poach excellent maternity matrons, childcare workers, and students looking to earn extra money as tutors... to expand their service range.

On August 23rd, led by Liu Fengshan, Su Yang headed to Yulong Technology Co., Ltd.

The boss of Yulong Technology was named Shang Guibing, a technical talent who had entered the internet industry relatively early.

Shang Guibing came from a rural background and got into a prestigious university through his own hard work.

He happened to study computer science, held key positions at major internet companies, and was lucky enough to catch the internet boom.

After the company went public and he received his share of the money, he took the initiative to resign and return to Rongcheng to start his own business.

However, it was quite clear that his entrepreneurial career wasn't going very well!

Liu Fengshan recommended Yulong to Su Yang mainly because Shang Guibing was a man of good character.

His skills were also quite well-known in the industry, and many software companies had extended olive branches to him!

Yulong Technology had once sought Hongyu Law Firm's help in recovering debts, so the two parties had some history.

So Liu Fengshan asked Shang Guibing if he was willing to sell the company.

Shang Guibing hesitated for a moment before saying they could meet!

Shang Guibing was in his forties, with a thin build, average looks, and quite noticeable nasolabial folds.

He wore a sharp suit and black-rimmed glasses, appearing somewhat refined.

Su Yang could vaguely see that he had some dark circles under his eyes, and his gaze revealed a touch of exhaustion!

He habitually used his Detection Skill and was stunned by Shang Guibing's magnificent skill list.

Especially the one at the top: Master-Level Software Development?

Master-level skills... were still extremely rare!

At least, there was only one other in his company, but unfortunately, that person was for strength training!

Seeing the excessively young Su Yang, Shang Guibing looked at Liu Fengshan with an inquiring gaze.

Liu Fengshan introduced, "President Shang, this is our Chairman Su Yang, the chairman of Jufan Holdings!"

"Hello, Chairman Su!"

There was a hint of disappointment in Shang Guibing's eyes, but he still politely took the initiative to extend his hand to Su Yang!

"Hello, President Shang!"

Su Yang shook hands lightly with Shang Guibing.

"Please have a seat, Chairman Su!" Shang Guibing asked in a low voice, "Would you like some coffee or tea?"

"Tea, please!"

"Alright! And you, President Liu?"

"I'll have tea as well!"

Seeing Shang Guibing take out tea leaves from a drawer and personally brew tea for them, Su Yang felt a bit embarrassed.

"President Shang, you're too kind!" Liu Fengshan said proactively. "How could we let you trouble yourself to brew tea for us..."

"Don't argue with me; you are the guests!"

Seeing Shang Guibing's insistence, Liu Fengshan couldn't say anything more and could only sit back on the sofa.

Su Yang looked around Shang Guibing's office; it was slightly cramped and clearly not grand enough!

However, the bookshelf behind his office chair was packed with books on computer technology, many of which were entirely in English.

Shang Guibing brought the tea to the coffee table and said somewhat apologetically, "These are locally produced tea leaves, please don't mind. I usually drink coffee, and these tea leaves were a gift from a friend!"

Su Yang said with a smile, "I can drink any kind of tea; I'm not picky!"

He glanced at the "Wenjun" printed on the tea package; it was indeed local!

"That's good then!"

Once the three were seated, Shang Guibing hesitated for a moment before speaking directly, "Chairman Su, may I ask why you want to buy a software company? Your other companies seem to lean more towards the service industry!"

"I have a gym chain and want to create a fitness app!"

After spending a short time together, Su Yang had a general understanding of Shang Guibing's personality!

When discussing things with him, being direct might be better.

"Something like Koop?"

"Yes!"

"Then you could totally outsource it!"

"Outsourcing isn't very convenient!" Su Yang said candidly. "I'm a bit of a control freak!"

"Software like Koop is relatively simple to make; I can do it for you!" Shang Guibing thought for a moment and said, "I guarantee you'll be satisfied, and the follow-up service will definitely be in place!"

Su Yang thought for a moment and asked softly, "President Shang, can you really manage a company well?"

Liu Fengshan's body shuddered; he hadn't expected Su Yang to be so direct!

Hearing Su Yang's blunt words, Shang Guibing was also clearly taken aback.

Immediately after, his expression turned somewhat sour.

But upon meeting Su Yang's serious and sincere gaze, he leaned back on the sofa somewhat helplessly.

He rubbed his forehead vigorously, sat up straight again with his hands clasped on his knees, glanced at Su Yang, and sighed, "I indeed... lack something in terms of managing a company!"