Chapter 732: Let Cheng Xiao Xiao Become CEO

Old Kong, Public Pass Payment Co., Ltd will surely become a state-owned enterprise in the future. Now transferring his son there, after the company's restructuring, he can openly become a senior official within the system. Such a good opportunity, is it really that hard to just give Chen Yang a call?

No way. Public Pass just finished financing; Chen Yang must be busy now. How could we go in and cause trouble?

How can you be so stubborn! Our son is originally Chen Yang's subordinate. Transferring him to another department is just a matter of one sentence. How complicated could it be?

Just a matter of one sentence? You say it lightly. Qiming doesn't understand finance at all; forcing him to transfer there isn't that just making things difficult for Chen Yang?

Not knowing can be learned! When he first joined Xinghui Financial Investment Company, he didn't understand anything either, yet he still made that matchmaking website a hit.

Then why not let him stay on that matchmaking website, where he could better use his strengths?

Hmph, the son of the Municipal Party Committee Secretary working as a matchmaker—do you think that brings us any glory?

Besides, no matter how well that matchmaking website does, he's just an employee. But if transferred to Public Pass Payment Co., Ltd, he would have a chance to directly enter the system. Then, if we pull some strings behind the scenes, wouldn't his future be bright?

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Old Kong, this is the last time I'm asking you. If you want to talk about principles, do it after this matter is over.

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After Public Pass Payment Co., Ltd obtained financing from the Provincial State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission and the four major banks, Chen Yang received many calls asking to use connections. Among them were not a few relatives of provincial‑ministerial level officials.

Their purpose is clear to Chen Yang. Some people simply want to come in and draw a salary without working. His companies have already hired many such people. As long as they don't affect daily operations, he turns a blind eye.

Another group wants to use Public Pass Payment Co., Ltd's platform to transition into the system. After all, the Provincial State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission now holds twenty percent of the company's shares. Once Chen Yang continues to reduce his shareholding, the company will turn from private to state‑owned, just like Old Public Meat Industry Co., Ltd.

Compared with those just getting by, Chen Yang finds it more of a headache to handle these connection households that seek another path to advancement.

Because if mishandled, he could easily be sabotaged in the future.

To minimize trouble as much as possible, Chen Yang simply called Cheng Xiao Xiao back from her business trip.

"Cheng Zong, are you interested in becoming the Executive Vice President of Public Pass Payment Co., Ltd?"

Cheng Xiao Xiao heard this, her face showing no joy, only a sigh: "My uncle guessed correctly—you really brought me back to take the blame."

Chen Yang didn't expect Secretary Cheng to guess his intention, and he laughed embarrassedly. He told Cheng Xiao Xiao: "To me, this might be a thunderbolt. But you have Secretary Cheng as your talisman; even if those people are dissatisfied, they can only endure."

Cheng Xiao Xiao heard this, the corners of her mouth slightly rose. In the whole Dongjiangsheng, few can give her face. But this thunderbolt shouldn't be borne for nothing. "Director Chen, what's in it for me?"

Chen Yang solemnly said to her: "You are already the Executive Vice President of a hundred‑billion‑yuan enterprise—isn't that a benefit?"

Cheng Xiao Xiao complained: "Above the Executive Vice President are the CEO and Chairman, not to mention the agents of major shareholders; my say in this company is too low. I might as well stick with my current job for stability."

Chen Yang generously replied: "As long as you can quickly straighten out the company's internal relations, giving you the CEO position is fine."

Cheng Xiao Xiao didn't expect Chen Yang to agree so readily, she froze for a moment, then became nervous. "Boss, if I become CEO, will the Board of Directors object? Moreover, my knowledge of third‑party payment platforms is limited to online shopping. If I mess up, will it affect my uncle?"

Chen Yang calmly said: "The company isn't listed yet, and as Chairman I still have authority over appointments. If you lack confidence in your abilities, you can hire industry experts with high salaries. Problems solvable with money aren't problems."

Hearing this, Cheng Xiao Xiao's nervousness gradually faded, and she soon became excited.

"Boss, I'll go now to hand over with Yu Wenlong, then help you deal with those connection households."

Chen Yang dared not let Yu Wenlong fully manage Old Public Financial Investment Company, and waved his hand: "Yu Wenlong is currently focused on running the gaming team; don't distract him. Have your secretary organize the relevant documents and give them to me later to handle."

Cheng Xiao Xiao immediately said there was no problem. Her heart had already flown to Public Pass Payment Co., Ltd.

At that moment, Chen Yang suddenly thought of something and called back Cheng Xiao Xiao, who was about to leave the office door: "Cheng Zong, after you take over the company, don't touch the technical department staff. Also, I intend to keep the market operations department manager position for Kong Qiming. Aside from that, you can handle personnel arrangements yourself."

Cheng Xiao Xiao heard this and directly rolled her eyes. "Boss, you asked me to block the connection households, yet you yourself opened the back door first. That Kong kid is good at matchmaking; switching careers now, I see it as having ulterior motives."

Chen Yang hadn't expected Kong Qiming to already be well known, and laughed while explaining: "Kong Qiming is also a veteran of Xinghui Financial Investment Company and is familiar with the new company's existing management. Letting him take over the market department will make your work much easier. Besides, the son of the Municipal Party Committee Secretary constantly doing matchmaking work is indeed somewhat inappropriate."

Cheng Xiao Xiao thought the reason was a bit far‑fetched, but still accepted it. After all, if she had to follow the rules strictly, her being CEO would first lack legitimacy.

Compared to Kong Qiming, she worried more about herself. These two years she has been seeking a chance to prove herself. Now the opportunity has come; if she fails to seize it, she might never be able to hold her head up at home again.

After Cheng Xiao Xiao left, Chen Yang called and summoned Kong Qiming to his office.

After not seeing him for a while, the playboy aura on him had faded considerably, and he even gained a few points of maturity and steadiness. This result surprised Chen Yang a bit.

"Manager Kong, I plan to transfer you to the market department of Public Pass Payment Co., Ltd as a business manager. Do you have any objections?"

Kong Qiming was stunned. These days his mother has been urging his father to greet Chen Yang, hoping to use Public Pass Payment Co., Ltd as a springboard to re‑enter the system. But his father has remained silent.

To be honest, regarding Kong Jie's attitude, he feels deeply disappointed. As a veteran of Xinghui Financial Investment Company, he has watched the development of Public Pass with his own eyes, fully aware of how promising its future is.

Compared to hosting matchmaking shows, he would rather prove himself on this larger platform.

Unfortunately, Secretary Kong, for the sake of his own official reputation, not only refuses to speak up himself, but also forbids him and his mother from approaching Chen Yang.

For this matter, he has felt suffocated in his heart these past two days.

So, when Chen Yang proactively invited him, his heart felt both delighted and surprised.

"Director Chen, did my father call you?"

Chen Yang solemnly said to Kong Qiming: "Sending you to the market department has nothing to do with Secretary Kong; it's mainly because you are a company veteran and can help the newly appointed CEO integrate the company more quickly. Whether you can ultimately stay depends on your own abilities."

Kong Qiming instantly burst into a smile, loudly assuring: "Director Chen, rest assured, I have been following the development of Public Pass these past two years; I will absolutely not let you down!"