"Mr. Su, you’re going back to Shanghai?"

Chen Feiyu was a bit flustered for a moment.

"Mhm, I’ve been out for over twenty days, it’s about time I went back. Besides, Si Cong has company business to handle too!"

Si Cong chimed in, "The company has been calling me for days. If I don’t go back and handle things, there’s going to be trouble!"

Chen Feiyu knew Si Cong was a busy man. The main reason he was able to come to Xiangjiang and hang out for so long was because of Su Chen.

He also understood that pressing them to stay any longer would be impolite.

"Alright then, I’ll arrange for someone to take you to the airport right away!" Chen Feiyu immediately pulled out his phone to make the arrangements.

Su Chen’s group consisted of eight people. Besides Si Cong, Pei Rang, and the others, he also planned to bring the butler, Jiang Hui, back to Shanghai.

After spending the past few days with him, Su Chen could appreciate the professionalism of his butler, Jiang Hui. He anticipated many things without Su Chen even having to ask, arranging them in advance.

Moreover, he was a man of many talents, fluent in multiple languages and capable of serving as a chauffeur.

’He’s truly worthy of his training from the British Butler Academy,’ Su Chen thought. ’With him around, I’ll have a lot less to worry about.’

「......」

Xiangjiang Airport!

Four luxury cars pulled up smoothly to the main entrance of the airport.

"Mr. Su, can I come visit you in Shanghai when I have the time?"

Su Chen smiled at his words, understanding Chen Feiyu’s underlying meaning. He clapped him on the shoulder and said, "As a friend, you’re always welcome to drop by!"

"When the time comes, I’ll show you the ’passion’ of the mainland!" Si Cong added, sidling over with a wicked grin.

Chen Feiyu nodded, his face beaming. He almost wanted to laugh out loud, especially when he heard Su Chen use the word "friend."

After a few simple pleasantries, Su Chen and his group headed into the airport.

The return trip... was once again on Si Cong’s private jet!

Not long after they boarded, the airport control tower cleared them for immediate takeoff.

Watching Xiangjiang Island shrink below, Su Chen suddenly turned and asked, "Si Cong, how much did this jet cost?"

"$25 million US dollars, over two hundred million yuan! It’s a Falcon 7X... probably the best value for money among business jets. It’s every bit as good as a Gulfstream!"

Si Cong then gave a brief introduction to the Falcon 7X, and Su Chen’s interest grew.

The jet could carry twelve passengers and four crew members. With a range of 6,000 nautical miles, or 11,000 kilometers, it could fly to basically anywhere in the world.

"Young Master Su could also buy one for travel. It would make getting around much more convenient!"

"Hmm, that’s something to consider."

Su Chen was already calculating in his head. ’If I’m buying a private jet, shouldn’t a luxury yacht be on the table too?’

After the plane landed at Shanghai’s Hongqiao Airport, Su Chen and Si Cong went their separate ways.

"Pei Rang, you all go back and get some rest. The company is holding a commendation ceremony tomorrow. Let everyone see the results of your work," Su Chen said, pinching the bridge of his nose.

After several hours on the plane, Su Chen was also a bit tired.

"Yes, Boss!" Pei Rang was ecstatic.

Once the initial excitement wore off, a question occurred to Pei Rang. He asked tentatively, "Boss, will you be hosting the commendation ceremony yourself tomorrow?"

Su Chen raised an eyebrow, a playful glint in his eyes.

"What? Afraid I’ll steal your thunder, President Pei?" Su Chen teased.

Pei Rang looked awkward. "AHEM, of course not. The company is all yours, Boss. Whatever you say, goes!"

"Hmph, you think I don’t know what you’re thinking? But you have a point. After all, it’s the first commendation ceremony. As the president, you should establish some authority in front of the employees."

"Alright, alright. I’ll let you host the ceremony tomorrow. But afterward, I want to have a short meeting with you and the other executives."

Hearing Su Chen entrust the ceremony to him, Pei Rang let out a happy chuckle.

The profits this time had reached 1.1 billion, and the five percent profit-sharing bonus was a whopping fifty-five million!

Fifty-five million!

Pei Rang already had a plan in mind.

The five of them who went to Xiangjiang would take the lion’s share, the rest of the investment team would get a portion, and the other employees would get a small bonus.

’I’ll make sure to spread the wealth. This will be a good chance to boost company morale and cohesion!’

Upon returning to his Seaview One residence, Su Chen introduced the butler, Jiang Hui, to Aunt Tang. He had them get acquainted and clarify their respective duties to avoid any future issues.

Jiang Hui had actually suggested that Su Chen hire two more maids, but after some thought, he refused.

After all, he was the only one living in the house for now; the two of them were more than enough to take care of him.

「-----------------」

Jinmao Mansion.

Sitting in the president’s office, Su Chen could hear the deafening applause from outside.

’Money really is the most charming thing!’ Su Chen mused. He remembered a time when he was one of them, getting just as excited at the mention of a bonus.

The meeting lasted about half an hour before it ended.

Pei Rang walked into the office, chatting and laughing with Zong Xinyao, Secretary Li, and a few other executives.

Before Su Chen went to Xiangjiang, he had placed Secretary Li in the company as the head of the administrative department. It was his way of planting a direct line for himself within the company.

When they saw Su Chen sitting in the boss’s chair, their smiles vanished instantly. They greeted him respectfully, "Hello, Boss!"

Su Chen waved his hand, gesturing for everyone to find a seat.

"It’s been about a month since the company was founded. I imagine everyone has gotten used to working together. It’s time for the company to get on the right track."

Hearing Su Chen’s words, everyone tensed up. They knew the boss was about to tighten the screws.

"So, tell me, does the company have any new projects in the works?" Su Chen asked, looking at them with a hint of expectation.

But he was met with silence.

Su Chen sighed internally. ’Looks like there’s still a long way to go.’

Just as Su Chen was about to change the subject, a hand slowly went up.

"Boss, I have a project, but I’m not sure if it’s viable." The one who raised her hand was none other than the CFO Su Chen had poached at great expense, Zong Xinyao.

"Oh? What project?" Su Chen was surprised; he hadn’t expected a pleasant surprise from her.

"An old classmate of mine started a company. They’re currently seeking Series B funding and are projected to need ten million US dollars."

Hearing this, Su Chen’s interest waned.

But Zong Xinyao noticed Su Chen’s expression and quickly explained, "Boss, I’m simply very bullish on this project. I believe it’s going to be huge later on!"

"Oh?" Seeing Zong Xinyao’s confident expression, Su Chen’s interest was piqued.

Su Chen’s fingers tapped lightly on the desk. After a long moment, he finally spoke. "What kind of company did your classmate start? Give me a brief introduction."

"It’s a tech company dedicated to applying artificial intelligence to mobile internet scenarios. It was founded two years ago and has been developing quite well."

"Hmm... ten million US dollars..."

Su Chen thought for a moment... and made a decision.

"I’ve decided. This project will be Yunmengze’s first official project. Zong Xinyao will be the main person in charge, with Pei Rang assisting. All relevant departments are to cooperate fully and produce an investigation and analysis report as quickly as possible... to determine if it has investment value!"

"Yes, Boss!" Pei Rang and the others replied loudly.

"By the way, President Zong, what’s the name of that company?" Su Chen had just realized he didn’t even know the company’s name.

"Boss, the company is called ByteDance!"