After dropping off his luggage at the hotel, Zhao An brought the three women to Blizzard. Previously, this place belonged to someone else, but now it was his. The location wasn't expensive, even cheap.
All the employees were assigned to the conference room. Everyone was a little nervous. There were nearly two hundred employees, and each one had a different expression. Some were expectant, some excited, some disgusted, and some indifferent.
With the clatter of leather shoes, Zhao An arrived at the company lobby. Due to the large crowd, they had to gather here, and the atmosphere felt a bit chaotic, which made him frown slightly.
"I'm here to announce two things today. First, a ten percent salary increase for all employees, calculated based on your salaries." Zhao An paused, then immediately spoke about the salary increase.
There was a pause, then a burst of cheers, accompanied by many classic expressions like "yes" and "oh my god." Not a single employee was unhappy. The purpose of work is to make money, and the purpose of making money is to support your family. Most of them had no savings, which meant they couldn't stop working, otherwise the monthly burden would be enormous.
Zhao An looked down at the reveling employees below, his eyes teasing a sullen bald man. Another partner of this former employee had intended to intimidate him, but the initial promotion and salary increase had thrown all his plans off. He was trying to exploit some kind of sentiment to incite the employees against him, otherwise the situation wouldn't have been so chaotic.
He raised his hand and gestured downward, causing the reveling employees to pause, eager to hear what the boss would say next.
Because of the salary increase, the employees were all hyper-focused, their eyes fixed on Zhao An. They were all eager for more explosive news. This new boss was not only incredibly young, but also incredibly generous!
"You're all veteran employees, people who love and enjoy games. The company will establish a headquarters and a branch office in the future, and this will become the branch. The headquarters will be located in mainland China. Those interested can sign up soon, and I'll arrange your travel. Employees who come to headquarters will receive additional allowances and subsidies. Furthermore, you must strictly adhere to my instructions. I can provide you with generous benefits, including medical insurance, housing funds, and more. The branch office's responsibilities will include art and logistics, as well as creative storytelling and new game development," Zhao An said calmly.
This statement surprised the employees. What was this? Was it forcing them to leave their hometowns?
"What if we don't go? If we stay here, will they fire us?" A thin male employee stood up and asked, his tone somewhat apprehensive.
"Of course not. Going to headquarters is so I can check in anytime. I'll be investing significant resources there, and both domestic and overseas markets are crucial. I certainly hope you veterans can stay, but I only want elite and obedient employees. I won't accept troublemakers or scumbags." Zhao An stared at the sullen, middle-aged, bald man as if in warning.
"Then, boss, are you planning to leave the North American branch idle?" the bald man asked with a sneer. "Many of us can't leave. Are we going to say goodbye to this industry we've dedicated our youth to just because of a single word from you?"
Zhao An looked at the bald man. "What's your name?"
"Xibotu, are you firing me?" the bald man glared fearlessly, clearly showing hostility towards the new boss. After all, he was one of the veteran technical backbones who founded World of Warcraft and Warcraft III, and he certainly had the credentials to leverage his seniority.
Zhao An paced back and forth a few times, a playful smile still on his face. "Okay, I know you've already communicated with the other game companies. But I want to say that classics won't be copied. The Warcraft series you created is a great theme. I won't force other elements into it; let it retain its original flavor. As for those of you who want to leave, I won't stop you nor will I try to keep you. The road is wide open, each taking its own path. Those who don't like it can leave."
Xibotu's expression changed. He had indeed received an invitation from another game company to work together on another large-scale online game.
"Boss, what do you mean by that? I don't know."
"If you don't know, you can check your email. It was Xitu Games that invited you, right? Hehe. I'm always easy to talk to. If you want to leave, then let's part ways amicably. Don't be so sarcastic here. Since you're staying, work hard for me. You work for me, and I'll pay you accordingly. It's that simple." Zhao An's tone remained calm and composed.
Chai Miaoyu, watching from the side, was practically weeping. This young husband was truly overbearing. And when did he start collecting data? On the plane, he was either having sex with his friend Zhao Xinlei in the restroom or messing around with his secretary Zhao Fei in the backseat, his cock never stopping. It was really hard on him!
"I don't know what you're talking about. You're slandering me! You're defaming me!" Xibotu roared, somewhat irritated. This kind of behavior, even when leaving and still wanting to bring down other companies, was despicable!
Papa! Zhao An clapped his hands twice, and the projector came to life. On it was an email address filled with invitations from other game companies. There was even a reply from Xibotu himself, saying yes and he'd start next week.
For a moment, everyone in the company was staring at Xibotu. This former vice president was actually planning to flee, and he was also bringing down the company's reputation!
"Defamation! It's all slander! It's all fake!" Xibotu roared, humiliated and furious!
Zhao An looked at him coldly. "This constitutes commercial fraud. I'll invest 300 million yuan in the local park for public welfare projects. Do you think the police will arrest you? Will the court sentence you? Fight me?"
This was both a warning and a deterrent. In the capitalist world, money allows you to do whatever you want. Opening a bottle cap is a piece of cake; even slaves can be found. As long as you have money, there's nothing you can't do.