Chapter 660

Dear, what are you worrying about?

The company just hired a new vice president, who is the nephew of Deputy Secretary Yu. This person seems to have approached me with an agenda. How can I avoid offending Deputy Secretary Yu while ensuring this person doesn't disrupt the company's normal operations?

That's simple—just give him some unimportant work.

Isn't that obvious? What if he proactively asks to take charge of the company's important projects?

Then just take him out to play, cater to his tastes. I've seen many of these spoiled rich kids; their work enthusiasm lasts only three minutes. Once they're hooked on gaming, even if you beg them on your knees to work, it won't help.

Chen Yang thought Chu Ning's idea was good. This Yu Wenlong is clearly a plaything lover. I suspect Deputy Secretary Yu knows his character and that's why he planted two undercover agents here.

So he immediately called Cheng Xiao Xiao to ask about Yu Wenlong's personal hobbies.

Unexpectedly, Yu Wenlong is a gaming enthusiast who likes to play private servers of Legend.

Chen Yang wasn't very familiar with the game Legend, but he'd heard that the boss who ran it had once been the country's richest person.

Moreover, private servers of Legend remain popular even more than a decade later, with many celebrities endorsing them.

So if Yu Wenlong is a fan of Legend private servers, he'll be easy to handle.

Chen Yang thought it over, then called Luo Hao to have twenty top‑spec computers prepared for the Old Hundreds Financial Investment Company.

After the computers were ready, he summoned Cheng Xiao Xiao, Yu Wenlong, and all the company's new employees together.

"Cheng Zong, Yu Zong, and all you new colleagues, the company is preparing to officially enter the gaming industry."

"I've already equipped each of you with a top‑end computer. Starting today, each of you pick a currently hot game to try out and then write up your impressions."

"In a month, I want you to tell me which game is worth investing in."

After Chen Yang finished speaking, everyone was dumbfounded, thinking they had misheard.

"Chairman, we're an investment firm—not everyone has to play games, right?" Cheng Xiao Xiao reminded Chen Yang seriously: "Don't forget, I still have to oversee the rural courier project."

Chen Yang's target was Yu Wenlong, so he told Cheng Xiao Xiao: "First go oversee the rural courier project, then come back to play games after it's finished."

"Okay." Cheng Xiao Xiao had already guessed Chen Yang's plan and nodded cooperatively.

At that moment, Zhao Xiaoye suddenly raised her hand and said: "Chairman, I'm Cheng Zong's assistant—can I opt out of playing games?"

Chen Yang readily agreed. Then he said to Yu Zong: "Yu Zong, would you also like to go with Cheng Zong to experience life in the towns?"

Yu Wenlong refused without hesitation: "Chairman, the rural courier project is just a small thing; having me tag along with Cheng Zong would be making a mountain out of a molehill. I'd rather stay at the company and research games with everyone."

Seeing that Yu Wenlong had taken the bait, Chen Yang immediately ordered everyone to return to their workstations to carry out the game‑testing task.

After everyone had left, Cheng Xiao Xiao gave Chen Yang a thumbs‑up: "Chairman, that move of yours is brilliant—using games to keep Yu Wenlong that kid occupied means he can't cause trouble."

Chen Yang gave her a sideways glance and said seriously: "Cheng Zong, what are you thinking? I'm genuinely planning to invest in gaming. Once you're done with your work, I'll hand this project over to you to handle fully."

Cheng Xiao Xiao stared, surprised that Chen Yang was really going to invest in gaming, and said a bit embarrassedly: "Chairman, my forte is racing; I'm not much good at games."

Chen Yang told her: "Since you're interested in cars, you can look into racing‑type games."

Seeing Chen Yang's serious attitude, Cheng Xiao Xiao could only nod in agreement.

After she and Zhao Xiaoye left, Chen Yang simply opened his computer and started playing a game of Fight the Landlord.

However, he hadn't played long before he got a call from Lan Qiyun.

"Senior, I heard online that you're planning to invest in the gaming industry—is that true?"

"How did you find out?"

"It's all over the internet—rumor has it that your company's employees leaked the news. Now half of the gaming sector's stocks have hit the daily limit."

"…"

"Senior, are you definitely going to invest in the gaming industry?"

"This plan is still under market research; I can't give you a definite answer."

"Okay, I understand."

After Lan Qiyun hung up, Qi Yunxiang, Huang Baiming, Zhao Feiyang and others also called to inquire. Chen Yang explained everything to them, and suddenly a nameless anger flared in his heart. He immediately summoned Cheng Xiao Xiao and Yu Wenlong to his office.

"Chairman, I'm in the middle of a PK match—can't this wait until I finish?" Yu Wenlong was unhappy about Chen Yang suddenly interrupting his gaming rhythm.

Chen Yang ignored Yu Wenlong's state, angrily slapped the table with his hand, then loudly shouted at him and Cheng Xiao Xiao: "What kind of people did you two hire? I just announced investment in the gaming industry, and in less than an hour it's already known everywhere. Did you hire people without even making them sign a confidentiality agreement?"

Cheng Xiao Xiao and Yu Wenlong were both stunned. They had no management experience in an investment company, let alone knowing that hiring also requires signing a confidentiality agreement.

"Chairman, the gaming sector is Yu Wenlong's responsibility, it has nothing to do with me!" Cheng Xiao Xiao, who was never interested in gaming, immediately distanced themselves.

Yu Wenlong, hearing this, also became anxious. "Xiao Xiao, you should speak with a conscience. Half of those employees were hired by you."

Cheng Xiao Xiao said with a smile: "My current task is to supervise the rural express delivery project; the gaming sector is naturally your full responsibility."

Yu Wenlong didn't expect Cheng Xiao Xiao to be so unscrupulous; he was dissatisfied and said to Chen Yang: "Chairman, this can't be entirely my fault. You also didn't specify that this project should be handed over to me to handle fully."

Chen Yang sternly said to him: "Starting now, you are fully responsible for the gaming industry investment project. If anyone is found leaking the company's business secrets again, report it directly to the police."

Seeing that Chen Yang did not pursue his responsibility, Yu Wenlong immediately promised: "Chairman, rest assured, I will have them sign the confidentiality agreement right away. From now on, whoever dares to leak secrets will know what it means to regret their actions."

Chen Yang said in a very stern tone: "Director Yu, the gaming industry is a key focus of the company's future investments. If you mess it up, don't blame me for not showing sentiment."

Yu Wenlong originally thought Chen Yang's talk about investing in gaming was just to brush him off. He never expected it to be serious. To avoid being kicked out early, his attitude also became serious.

"Chairman, rest assured, if another leak occurs, I will resign voluntarily."