Just as she thought.
Ji Xiaoli suddenly had an epiphany.
She had already figured out how the good - luck value was calculated. Spending money on her parents and family, as well as on her career, all counted as valid expenditures.
That meant as long as she spent more on her career, she wouldn't have to worry about failing to complete the task.
Moreover, the more she spent, the more she would earn. It was simply a perfect virtuous cycle!
Once Ji Xiaoli thought this through, her heart began to pound.
She was about to make it big!
At this moment, Zheng Nanfeng and Zhong Canxi were all thrown to the back of her mind. How could chasing men be as enjoyable as pursuing a career?
I love my career, and my career loves me!
Tao Guangguang left after receiving the money, and Ji Xiaoli didn't try to stop him.
She was thinking about where else she could spend money besides on Tao Guangguang.
After all, you couldn't keep plucking the wool from just one sheep.
Thinking of this, she didn't hesitate and directly doubled the salaries of her subordinates.
Then she summoned the former boss, now the general manager of Canxing Entertainment, as well as Sister Chun and several other backbones, along with the finance department manager, and asked them to submit a budget plan immediately.
...
In the meeting room, Sister Chun and the other two were a bit nervous.
Ji Xiaoli's sudden summons made the three of them recall the time when the company changed ownership.
Ji Xiaoli had also suddenly appeared in front of them back then and started to settle old scores.
Could it be that General Manager Ji had discovered what they had done to create an online stir? And now she was unhappy and ready to settle accounts with them.
The key was that after summoning them, Ji Xiaoli didn't talk to them. She only talked to the former boss and occasionally discussed things like the budget.
This made the three of them even more terrified. Did General Manager Ji finally realize that the company wasn't doing well and was going to cut the budget and then lay off employees?
If they were going to lay off employees, wouldn't the first ones be the three of them?
When Ji Xiaoli learned about the company's specific financial situation from the former boss, she noticed that Sister Chun and the other two were sitting in the corner, with their heads down all the time.
Looking closely, they were even trembling a bit.
Ji Xiaoli's curiosity was piqued. She immediately walked up to the three of them and asked, "What's going on with you guys?"
Why did they all look as timid as quails?
The three of them groaned inwardly. This was it. She was going to settle accounts with them.
Sister Chun, being a senior employee, forced a smile and said, "It's okay, it's okay."
Yuan Fang quickly followed, "I'm okay too."
Brother Xia said, "+1."
Ji Xiaoli:?
You three look so strange.
Ji Xiaoli quietly glanced at her own reflection on the glass. She didn't look fierce.
I'm not some kind of monster. Why do they look like they're trying to avoid me at all costs?
Ji Xiaoli took a step forward.
The three of them silently moved their chairs back a step.
Ji Xiaoli took another step forward.
The three of them continued to back away.
The former boss thought something was wrong. He had worked with these three for many years and knew their personalities well.
This kind of timidity could only mean one thing: they had done something wrong to General Manager Ji and were now feeling guilty.
Seeing that Ji Xiaoli was about to corner the three of them, the former boss deliberately coughed to attract attention.
Ji Xiaoli looked over, half - confused and half - inquiring, "Boss Qian, what's up?"
The former boss, now General Manager Qian, said, "Well, General Manager Ji, why don't we get straight to the point? It's getting late."
Ji Xiaoli nodded. Indeed, the most important thing was the business.
Then she turned to the three of them and said, "I'm not a devil. You don't have to avoid me like this."
The three of them nodded like pounding garlic, "Yes, yes, yes. General Manager Ji is right."
Ji Xiaoli nodded, acknowledging their words, "I called you here today to find out what the company's employees expect in terms of their future salaries."
The three of them felt a thud in their hearts.
Oh no, this was probably going to cut their salaries.
Sister Chun forced a smile and said, "General Manager Ji, we actually don't have any special requirements for our salaries. As long as we can make a living, that's fine."
So please be kind and leave us some money to live on.
Yuan Fang also had a very forced smile, "Yes, General Manager Ji. If the company is in a tight situation, it's okay to pay the salary later."
But please don't fire me.
Brother Xia quickly followed, "... Yes, me too."
There's nothing more to say. Just let fate decide.
Ji Xiaoli shook her head, "You guys..."
Sister Chun and the other two felt desperate.
She was still shaking her head even after they said that. It seemed that they were about to be unemployed on the spot.
"You guys can't do this!"
Ji Xiaoli looked at them in disappointment. You are people in the entertainment industry. Shouldn't you take this opportunity to ask for higher treatment?
Why are you all just thinking about saving money for me?
Sister Chun couldn't take it anymore. She showed a bitter smile and said, "General Manager Ji, please just tell us directly. I'm afraid my old heart can't take it if you wait any longer."
Ji Xiaoli was a bit surprised, "Really? You already know about the salary increase?"
Huh? Salary increase?
Wasn't it a salary cut?
Sister Chun and the other two were stunned. They had already prepared themselves for the trial, but how could there be a salary increase all of a sudden?
Ji Xiaoli said earnestly, "You are all old employees of the company. The company will naturally value you. You've also done a great job, so a salary increase is a must. Don't believe the rumors outside. With me here, everything will be fine."
She had praised them so much. Sister Chun and the others should ask for a salary increase quickly!
Ji Xiaoli was waiting happily for them to speak up, but she found that the three people in front of her were all crying at the same time.
Ji Xiaoli was shocked and hesitated, "What's wrong with you guys?"
Was it because they were so happy about the salary increase?
Before taking over this entertainment company, she had heard rumors that it was on the verge of bankruptcy due to poor management.
Could it be that they hadn't had a salary increase for so long and were so happy now?
Sister Chun wiped away her tears, "I'm really touched."
They had managed to escape this disaster, and General Manager Ji was satisfied with their results.
Yuan Fang said with teary eyes, "General Manager Ji, you are so kind. I will surely do my best for you from now on."
I'll also make your photos look more beautiful!
Brother Xia, a big man, could only manage to say after a long while, "General Manager Ji, I will surely write better articles in the future."
To repay the kindness of the salary increase.
Ji Xiaoli was confused. She just felt that there seemed to be some kind of strange disconnect.
But since they were in a meeting, she didn't bother to dig deeper. Anyway, she just kept spending money, whether it was increasing the employees' salaries or rebuilding the company building.
As long as there was a way to spend money, she would invest desperately.
Listening to the system's ding - ding - dong - dong prompts, Ji Xiaoli showed a satisfied smile.
...
After the meeting, Sister Chun and the other two, who had managed to escape disaster, glanced at each other.
Sister Chun highly praised, "Yuan Fang, thanks to your suggestion, we got a salary increase."
The silent Brother Xia also silently gave a thumbs - up.
Yuan Fang blushed shyly, "I didn't expect General Manager Ji to like what we did so much. As for the salary increase, it's the result of our joint efforts."
Brother Xia nodded, "Yes, General Manager Ji is so good to us. Then we should spare no effort to fight for General Manager Ji's image!"
The three of them simultaneously made up their minds that they would double their efforts to get General Manager Ji on the hot search in the future!
And Ji Xiaoli, who knew nothing about this, was still busy with her money - making business in her office.