Tycoon: I Have an Unlimited Modifier

Chapter 197: Chapter 127: Let’s See If You Have What It Takes to Be a Secretary

"Hello, Chairman Qi!"

"Chairman Qi, you’re so young! If my own rascal of a son were even a tenth as outstanding as you, I wouldn’t have to worry so much."

"Chairman Qi, I was wondering what changes are in store for the building next year. Our company’s lease is expiring soon, and we’d like to renew for another two years."

The moment Qi Sheng drew near, this group of middle-aged men, mostly in their forties, began shamelessly showering him with flattery.

’What’s the use of pride? Can you eat it?’

For businessmen like them, who reeked of money, profit was the only thing they truly answered to.

"President Zhou is in charge of the building’s operations and management. I’m confident he will give you all a reasonable quote."

"In principle, I’d naturally prefer the rent to be as high as possible. That would also help attract more Fortune 500 companies to move in, which would create a mutually beneficial environment for everyone, wouldn’t it?"

One’s station in life shapes one’s character.

As the owner of an office building valued at over a billion.

Qi Sheng’s aura was now completely different from the mediocre man he had been in his past life.

"Haha, Chairman Qi is right. Business is business, and who doesn’t want to make more money?"

"We also hope Shengxuan Financial Center becomes more and more successful and attracts more high-quality companies."

Successful business owners naturally want their neighbors to be as successful as possible.

After all, if your neighbors are all Fortune 500 companies, won’t prospective clients be more impressed with your own company’s standing?

And being in the same building, there might even be opportunities for collaboration.

Zhou Huaiping had been keeping a close eye on the time.

"Chairman Qi, it’s almost time."

Noticing the time had reached 10:55, he walked over to remind Qi Sheng.

"The renaming and unveiling ceremony is about to begin, so if you’ll excuse me."

Qi Sheng, of course, hadn’t forgotten the main event.

’These small-time business owners weren’t worth much more of his time.’

"Of course, please, go right ahead, Chairman Qi."

The business owners nodded hastily; they wouldn’t dare hold up Qi Sheng’s official business.

As Zhou Huaiping made the introductions, Qi Sheng smiled and nodded from time to time at the spirited property management staff.

For these employees, opportunities to be seen by the big boss were few and far between.

Naturally, every one of them cherished the moment.

"I hereby announce that the renaming ceremony for Mingyu Financial Square to become Shengxuan Financial Center now officially begins!"

As Zhou Huaiping’s impassioned voice rang out, the venue erupted in thunderous applause.

The property management staff, in particular, clapped with all their might, afraid that anything less would displease their new big boss.

A smile on his face, Qi Sheng was engaged in a pleasant conversation with a deputy district chief.

When a Grade-A office building in the district held a renaming ceremony, it was only natural for a government official to make an appearance.

This official’s name was Niu Zhan. He was only in his forties and had a very friendly smile.

He showed not the slightest hint of condescension toward Qi Sheng, despite him being young enough to be his son or nephew.

"Shengxuan Financial Center, as one of Jinjiang District’s premier office buildings..."

Niu Zhan delivered a lengthy, eloquent speech full of praise, then stepped aside to a round of applause.

"Next, let us welcome the Chairman of Shengxuan Real Estate, Mr. Qi Sheng, to the stage to deliver his address."

After finishing the introduction, Zhou Huaiping led the applause.

The employees below certainly didn’t dare to be slack.

They clapped with even more enthusiasm than they had for Niu Zhan.

An old saying goes, "A distant magistrate is no match for the official on site." After all, Qi Sheng was their big boss.

Their promotions and raises were all in Qi Sheng’s hands.

Qi Sheng walked onto the stage with a smile, his expression calm and composed throughout.

"Thank you all for the warm applause. I’ll just emphasize a few points."

"This renaming ceremony for Shengxuan Financial Center is about more than just a simple name change."

"Starting today, we must strive to elevate our property management and service quality. While meeting the needs of our tenants, we must also proactively improve our own operational capabilities."

"To the leasing department: I hope to see more outstanding salespeople distinguish themselves by bringing in one high-caliber, quality tenant after another."

"And finally, I am announcing a 10% salary increase for all employees, effective this month!"

The first part of his speech went in one ear and out the other for many of the employees.

But when he said that last line, every single one of them started clapping for all they were worth.

’Isn’t making more money the whole reason they were here working?’

’Now that the big boss was giving them a raise, how could they not show their enthusiastic gratitude?’

Qi Sheng smiled and held up a hand to quiet the crowd.

The applause immediately died down, and all eyes were on him.

"I hope that by this time next year, Shengxuan Financial Center will have become the most prestigious Super Grade-A office building in Chengdu."

"If you all can achieve that, I will grant another 10% raise on top of your new salaries!"

Qi Sheng had no intention of playing the carrot-and-stick game; that was Zhou Huaiping’s job.

As the big boss, all he needed to do was hand out raises—and then more raises—to ignite the passion of his entire staff.

"Thank you, Boss!"

The employees below erupted in heartfelt applause.

They wished they could instantly elevate the building to Super Grade-A status just to get that next 10% raise.

After the big boss, Qi Sheng, finished his speech,

Zhou Huaiping offered a few concise closing remarks and declared the ceremony over.

As for his first experience as a boss...

...Qi Sheng gave himself a 90 out of 100.

’The goals were clear, the incentives were in place.’

’And the day-to-day management was being handled by a trusted subordinate.’

’As the boss, all he had to do was wait to see the results.’

...

The chairman’s office was formerly President Zhou’s office.

Zhou Huaiping had moved into a smaller one.

His office couldn’t possibly be larger than that of his boss, Qi Sheng.

That would be far too presumptuous.

Qi Sheng might not use it often, but he had to have a chairman’s office.

Looking around the forty-to-fifty-square-meter office,

Qi Sheng recalled his visit to Langyu Decoration, where he’d seen that Xu Qinghui had a secretary with an impressive, curvy figure in his office.

’With his current status, it wouldn’t be excessive for him to have a secretary, either.’