Chapter 169: Establishing a Logistics Department

"Boss, when are you planning to let us return to Qingshui?"

"That place is still being renovated; just wait another week!"

Chen Yang hardly ever goes to the Old Hundred Citizens Agricultural Products Trading Co., Ltd., but as soon as he does, Wang Haiyang and Yang Xiaoxue intercept him.

These two are the advertising elite that Yexin carefully selected for Shen Anna.

Wang Haiyang, 28, has six years of experience in the advertising industry; before being poached by Shen Anna, he was the creative director of a fairly well-known advertising company in Xingcheng.

Yang Xiaoxue, 24, as introduced by Shen Anna, has profound expertise in advertising design; whether it's graphic design, multimedia design, or interactive design, she handles all types of advertising work with ease.

Chen Yang's demands for the advertising company aren't high; as long as they can handle business normally, it's fine. Moreover, Wang Haiyang and Yang Xiaoxue settled the logo and external packaging design for Laobaixing sausage within three days of joining. This capability made him very satisfied.

With such talent in charge, having a few more connections in the advertising company won't cause any chaos.

"Boss, can we go back to Qingshui to work? Manager Shen is easy to talk to, but after all we're an independent advertising company—constantly relying on others is hardly appropriate." Wang Haiyang was a bit anxious; he had chosen to switch jobs precisely because he hoped to work in Qingshui. He never expected that after changing companies, the office would still be in Xingcheng.

Yang Xiaoxue also pleaded with Chen Yang: "Boss, let us work in Qingshui! My mother is still hospitalized. I joined the company just to be close to home so I can take care of her."

Chen Yang hadn't expected that Yang Xiaoxue still had a sick mother to look after. Forcing her to stay in Xingcheng would be too unkind.

"Director Wang, Xiaoxue, you can head back first! I'll set up a temporary office for you in Qingshui."

Upon hearing that Chen Yang was willing to let them return to Qingshui, Wang Haiyang and Yang Xiaoxue thanked him in unison: "Thank you, boss!"

Chen Yang thought for a moment, then told Director Wang: "Director Wang, list all the office supplies the company needs later. When you go back, I'll purchase them uniformly and send them to Qingshui."

"Okay." Director Wang nodded, then returned to the temporary office to make preparations.

After Wang Haiyang left, Chen Yang again asked Yang Xiaoxue with concern: "What illness does your mother have? Is it serious? Do you need me to grant you a few days off?"

Hearing Chen Yang's thoughtful words, Yang Xiaoxue felt a warm surge in her heart, yet she couldn't help but let out a soft sigh, her eyes showing a hint of sorrow and helplessness. She lowered her head slightly, her voice choking as she said: "Boss, thank you very much for your concern. My mother recently had a car accident, resulting in a comminuted fracture of her right leg. The surgery went smoothly, but she still needs to recuperate in the hospital for a while." As she spoke, her eyes involuntarily welled up, tears swirling in her sockets.

Chen Yang's parents had also died in a car accident, so hearing that Yang Xiaoxue's mother suffered a similar fate evoked extra sympathy. He comforted her: "Xiaoxue, don't be sad. After this ordeal, your mother will surely have smooth sailing. The company hasn't had any important work lately, so just go home and take care of her until she's discharged from the hospital—I'll continue paying your salary."

"Thank you, boss!" Yang Xiaoxue exclaimed, moved, and bowed to Chen Yang. When her mother had the accident, she couldn't even get three days off from her previous boss. The new boss arranges paid leave without her having to ask. Compared like that, the difference is truly huge!

After they left, Chen Yang went to Shen Anna's office.

"Sister Anna, is there a truck heading to Qingshui City tonight? I'd like to hitch a ride."

"There is, but you don't need to be so thrifty," Shen Anna said, somewhat puzzled by Chen Yang's behavior—sometimes he takes the train to Xingcheng, then wants to catch the company's truck back to Qingshui City. Even if he gave away his Land Rover, he could just buy another one.

Shen Anna had just heard from Yexin that this boss of hers had made another few tens of millions in the stock market. With such moneymaking ability, there's really no need to pinch pennies!

"It's not me," Chen Yang said, seeing Shen Anna's misunderstanding, and quickly explained: "It's Wang Haiyang and Yang Xiaoxue who don't want to stay in Xingcheng office and are insisting on returning to Qingshui."

"Is it them? Then I'll make the arrangements." Shen Anna had also been pestered by Wang Haiyang and Yang Xiaoxue several times; since Chen Yang agreed to let them go, she had no objection. She immediately called He Yifei.

"Manager He, give the drivers a heads-up and bring two people back to Qingshui tonight."

"Yes, it's Wang Haiyang and Yang Xiaoxue. The boss is also there; please wait a moment."

Shen Anna handed the phone to Chen Yang, saying: "Boss, Manager He has something to discuss with you."

Chen Yang took the phone from Shen Anna and asked He Yifei: "Manager He, is it inconvenient to bring people back?"

He Yifei quickly replied: "Boss, that's not the issue. It's about those drivers who frequently work with us lately—they want to join our company directly and want me to ask for your opinion."

Chen Yang actually had the idea of running a logistics company too. But he already has four companies under his name, all still in the early stages. Adding another would mean a large investment, and he couldn't spare the time.

He told Manager He: "If they're willing to join, I'd be very welcome. However, don't rush to give them an answer yet—I need to first discuss with Manager Shen how to arrange them."

"Alright, I'll wait for your news." He Yifei said and then hung up.

Chen Yang returned the phone to Shen Anna and asked: "Do you think our company needs to set up a logistics department?"

"It's absolutely necessary!" Shen Anna expressed her strong inner feeling without hesitation, her bright, expectant eyes shining with light, showing full confidence and eagerness for Chen Yang's proposal. She continued: "Our company has recently been delayed in many businesses because we can't contact suitable drivers. If we had our own logistics department, we could not only allocate vehicles at any time to ensure smooth progress of all work, but also save a great deal of time and energy spent communicating and coordinating with external drivers, greatly boosting work efficiency."

Seeing her agreement, Chen Yang immediately made a decision: "Alright, later you tell Manager He that the company is willing to establish a logistics department to take in those drivers. Also, we welcome any other interested drivers to join."

Shen Anna asked: "How should the compensation be arranged?"

Chen Yang said: "Have Qian Duo Duo make a budget. Logistics is the most important link of our trading company, so try to give them high compensation."

Shen Anna knew Chen Yang had always been generous with employees and had no objection. After thinking a moment, she asked: "Boss, do those trucks we bought earlier not suffice? Do we need to add more?"

"Sure, you handle it!" Chen Yang had no objection. Since we're establishing a dedicated logistics department, the few small trucks previously used for city deliveries definitely won't be enough.

The company just borrowed fifty million, so money is no issue!