[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-from-the-god-of-medicine-a-journey-through-film-":3,"chapter-from-the-god-of-medicine-a-journey-through-film--from-the-god-of-medicine-a-journey-through-film--chapter-958":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","From the God of Medicine: A Journey Through Film and TV Worlds",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2334884,4564,"Chapter 958","from-the-god-of-medicine-a-journey-through-film--chapter-958",958,"\u003Cp>Yan Chunqiu’s development is going well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the weather is good, Wang Yan rides his bike out to explore, continuously expanding his part-time job market. Thanks to the relatively favorable weather in the south, though chilly at times, it’s never so cold that people can’t stay outdoors for long—they remain active and mobile, with little disruption. By earning a few dozen yuan per person, this business has already generated around 200,000 yuan in revenue, with a fluctuation of plus or minus 30,000.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This market is nearly saturated; further expansion would leave others with no room to survive. Moreover, it’s hard to grow further because Wang Yan has already taken the easiest opportunities, leaving only the tougher ones. The current stable income has made the company quite comfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This doesn’t include factory-related business—some factories refer candidates who, after working a certain period, earn additional income. We occasionally handle this, mainly depending on the job seeker’s skill level and intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The company now posts many positions online, and someone is interviewed every day. Whether they pass or not, everyone must be interviewed. We’ve collected extensive information on job seekers, both manual laborers and skilled workers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The HR software mentioned earlier has been fully developed. Every interviewee must fill out a form; after the interview, their evaluation is entered into the system—the so-called talent database. All current positions are also stored in the system, allowing direct matching with existing candidates, which is highly efficient and widely praised. The only downside is that our positions are low-end and our talent database remains small.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the workload is heavy due to numerous overlapping tasks and constant chaos, two diligent young women were hired to fully replace Xiong Qingchun and Huang Zimu, taking over the part-time job operations—Xiong Qingchun now has staff under her management.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiong Qingchun herself is also extremely busy: while training the two new employees, she personally conducts preliminary interviews with every visitor, inputs data into the system, and has truly become the backbone operating from behind the scenes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Zimu, now freed from basic operations, has joined the efforts to expand positions and conduct interviews, either accompanying Wang Yan or Zheng Qiudong. This kid is serious, energetic, and progressing quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The company’s other business is Zheng Qiudong’s staffing service. This is a trap—once started, it’s hard to stop. The team has now grown to nine people, dispatched to three different companies, five of whom are on one-year contracts and relatively stable. Our commission rate is moderate: 7.5%.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But since all are placed at high-seniority levels, labor fees are relatively high. Even though monthly wages here rarely exceed 10,000 yuan, after expenses, each person earns about 600–700 yuan per month. Altogether, nine people bring in only 5,000–6,000 yuan—truly not much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In return, Zheng Qiudong has secured other HR positions for these companies, with average annual salaries of 70,000–80,000 yuan. For each qualified hire, he gets a 3,000-yuan bonus, but there are time requirements like in factories: part of the payment is made upfront, the rest later. Some companies withhold everything until a certain period has passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Qiudong hasn’t stopped expanding positions either. He’s capable, articulate, and has good insight—not invincible, but with a high success rate. He’s now very familiar with the work and finds one or two positions daily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The company’s main operation still relies on Wang Yan’s part-time job market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Wang Yan no longer handles it directly—he just maintains existing relationships. Once Huang Zimu grows a bit more, he’ll take over, gain experience, and then move on to target proper enterprises.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yan has also shifted focus, like Zheng Qiudong, beginning serious HR expansion. He’s not so bold as to directly approach big companies—our company is too small, unknown; we can’t even get past the receptionist. Big companies have stable, established partnerships and are quite pleasant to work with—they’re the clients, after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so, Wang Yan still does well in position expansion. Every morning he rides his bike out for a circuit, returns before lunch, and like Zheng Qiudong, usually secures one or two positions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, he works only half a day, while Zheng Qiudong works all day. Zheng’s numbers are averages—some companies need many people, some few, and sometimes nothing happens. But Wang Yan also has days with no results—companies don’t need staff, or their HR departments are sufficient. If he visits only such companies in the morning, there’s nothing he can do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On average, Wang Yan and Zheng Qiudong together generate 4,000–5,000 yuan per day. Since positions and company levels vary, they don’t take percentage cuts based on annual salary—that’s too expensive for small and medium enterprises. Instead, they negotiate per headcount.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the afternoon, Wang Yan helps Xiong Qingchun with interviews. The daily interview workload remains heavy—there are many positions, and job market competition grows fiercer each year. The positions they help fill offer relatively good pay and benefits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today is January 30, 2014—New Year’s Eve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the two-bedroom apartment Wang Yan and Zheng Qiudong rent, Xiong Qingchun is also present. The table is cluttered with food—all homemade, each boasting their own specialty. There are local New Year delicacies like zongzi, fenli, and lemon duck, northern staples like dumplings, even tangyuan—a fusion of north and south.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiong Qingchun sighed: “Honestly, I haven’t had such a lively New Year in many years.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you say that, then these past few years, we two have been nothing but lively,” Wang Yan replied with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Qiudong clapped and laughed: “That’s true! You don’t know, Boss Lady—New Year inside was truly lively. Oh, by the way, the couplets were written by Yan Ge—he writes excellent calligraphy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? He writes calligraphy? Then why are the couplets bought?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Convenience,” Wang Yan answered simply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He doesn’t write large characters constantly—he’s written for over a thousand years; he occasionally takes breaks. When the mood strikes, he picks it up again. His skill is so high that even after ten or twenty years without writing, he remains at master level—though slightly rusty compared to his peak, it still takes only a short while to regain his touch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time has granted him its greatest gift: tolerance. Though he exists within time’s flow, he stands above it—he has always remained calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiong Qingchun rolled her eyes. Wang Yan always casually shows off, making the extraordinary seem effortless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She raised her cup: “Come on, let’s drink together. Our Yan Chunqiu HR Services Company was founded in late October, and now it’s late January—three months. After deducting all costs and adding Qiudong’s investment, the company account still holds 487,268.56 yuan, with 258,700 yuan in receivables. The company has grown from three of us to fifteen: three here, nine dispatched.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is all thanks to you two great generals—working early and late, you’ve both worked hard. To you, I toast!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Look at you, saying that again. You’re holding down the fort—you’ve done just as much. Besides, we didn’t work early and late—we worked 8 to 5. Where’s the hardship? Yan Ge, you need to teach Boss Lady some proper thinking.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yan smiled: “Qiudong’s right—you’re thinking wrong. We all work the same, give the same effort. Don’t keep saying useless things. We three—none of us can be missing. If you keep thinking like that, it’ll get boring. Enough. Drink.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiong Qingchun wants money, but her vision is narrow. This was clear in the original plot, when she quarreled with Zheng Qiudong over buying a car or moving. Another reason: she lacks security, craving stable relationships and life. The more successful they become, the more it slips beyond her control, the more anxious and insecure she grows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though she gushed when recruiting Zheng Qiudong, she never truly believed it would go this far. It was just that Wang Yan was impressive, Zheng Qiudong was familiar, she owed him 200,000 yuan, saw him destitute with nowhere to go, and helped out of guilt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After drinking and eating a few bites, Xiong Qingchun brought up the topic: “How should we spend the money in the account?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You tell us—you’re Boss Lady, more authoritative than the major shareholder,” Zheng Qiudong teased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glared at them both: “Now that we’ve made money, we should improve our lives. We have only one car—you two ride bikes out doing business. I think we should buy another car—not just for convenience, but to show seriousness when negotiating with clients. Also, our living space is too small—you two are cramped here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boss Lady, we’re still in the hard-fighting phase—we’re not ready to enjoy yet. Fifty thousand yuan isn’t much, but it isn’t little either. If we spend it, it vanishes easily. But if we reinvest, we can do a lot—like setting aside funds to develop the software Yan Ge mentioned earlier.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Scoring, part-time jobs—especially since our main income is part-time, with positions and manpower, we can fully build it. As long as we avoid exploitation, illegal activities, ensure authenticity and integrity, we can live off platform commissions alone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Our business is stable and growing—HR services are increasing. Boss Lady, you’re swamped with interviews every day. We never imagined we’d grow this fast—we only rented a second-floor street-facing shop. Now we truly need to upgrade. After the New Year, we should look for office buildings, preferably upscale ones—then one building alone could support all our business. Only then will we truly be established.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Also, we now have a solid foundation. We should start considering expansion. Like here, rent a second-floor shop, start with part-time jobs, grow gradually, and spread out. What do you think, Yan Ge?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yan nodded and said to Xiong Qingchun: “If you want to spend money, as long as you don’t spend it on other men, we’ll distribute 200,000 yuan in dividends—my share is all yours to spend.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Get lost. I’ll spend it on other men if I want—what are you going to do about it?” She waved her hand dismissively, then added, “I was thinking from our lifestyle perspective. Qiudong wants to grow bigger and stronger—I was being stingy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yan smiled: “It’s not stinginess—you’re right, but it’s just not the right time yet. Riding a bike hasn’t hurt my business—I don’t care about those things. Besides, we could only afford a 200,000–300,000-yuan car, which gives zero face value. As the saying goes: good food waits. Our time to shine is still ahead.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When we expand, we’re now making 500,000 yuan every three months; later, we’ll make five million. Compared to true billionaires, it’s still small—but we can enjoy ourselves comfortably. After all, in this industry, you earn a sum, you get a sum. Once you rise, it’s hard to fall. Open one company’s door, and you get long-term business—maybe even fifty million.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t be anxious or trembling. We earn money to control wealth, not let wealth control us. Our shares are written in black and white in contracts—you don’t need to worry.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, yes, I get it,” Xiong Qingchun waved impatiently. “Do it how Qiudong says.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Software development isn’t urgent—we’d have to hire people, then pay them. We can’t afford that yet. HR is light-asset; the software can develop slowly. Do two things: move, and expand outward.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Moving is fine—I’ll look for office buildings after the New Year. But where should we expand next?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Qiudong replied: “What about Hangzhou? My first thought was Hangzhou—I used to throw darts there. I feel it must be developing well.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not good at all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Zheng Qiudong’s confusion, Wang Yan smiled: “I told you—her ex-boyfriend is from Hangzhou.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What? It’s too far! We should expand toward the Pearl River Delta—Guangzhou, Shenzhen. Close distance, large market—big advantages.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t think so, Boss Lady. Don’t hate a city because of one person. I won’t go into Hangzhou’s history or development, but you say distance? It’s 2014 now—flights are two hours. People who travel often for business fly all over the country.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As for scale, Hangzhou is in the Yangtze River Delta, Shanghai is the financial center. Financial activity there is no weaker—targets are abundant. And geographically, it’s between the Pearl River Delta and Beijing—we’ll find it easier to radiate nationwide later.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Wang Yan look at her, Xiong Qingchun said: “Fine, fine, he’s right—I’ll listen to him. Honestly, I’ve never lived in Hangzhou long—just visited twice, not familiar at all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You think you’re going?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do you mean?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m going,” Zheng Qiudong laughed. “We keep developing here, supporting Hangzhou. I’ll go ahead, establish a foothold. When Nanning is solid with you two, we’ll reunite in Hangzhou and directly move into Shanghai for high-level, high-value headhunting.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After the New Year, I’ll train Huang Zimu properly. By March, you take him with you—it’ll give you a core team, and you’ll feel more secure.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiong Qingchun said: “Isn’t he supposed to develop in Nanning?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Call it a business trip. Raise his salary by 500, cover his food and lodging. While working, he can travel, get deep exposure—and it’s good training. He’s ambitious—he’ll be eager.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yan nodded with a smile: “Qiudong’s right—that’s the logic. A few months—no problem.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, I’ll look for fancy office buildings after the New Year—have to go to the business bureau again…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The festive reunion of the New Year, thousands of lights glowing—three people without families huddled together for warmth. A crowd’s joy is always someone else’s loneliness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Wang Yan is an exception—he has both parents, and in a few decades, he’ll have children too. In the real world, he’s already complete—only his idle, grand ambitions toward the stars and sea remain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, Zheng Qiudong got drunk—he had many things on his mind. In fact, whenever they drank together happily over the past few months, Zheng Qiudong always got drunk. His career, his emotions—his past was truly unpleasant, even awful. So drinking to vent was inevitable. Temporary intoxication brought temporary relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even drunk, he wasn’t happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His drinking manners were decent—he didn’t cause trouble, but sometimes talked too much. He’d miss Luo Yiren, curse Bai Liqin, curse Xia Jiguo. On such a special day, he’d also miss his parents, pity himself—it was unavoidable…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiong Qingchun was the same—she had no parents, rarely spoke to relatives, occasionally contacted friends. After ending a long-term relationship, looking back, she always felt her sincerity had been fed to dogs, her ex-boyfriend a monster. Deep inside, she carried pain—so naturally, she got drunk, crying and laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yan was the most annoyed—because the drunk Zheng Qiudong and Xiong Qingchun were on the same wavelength, one on his left, one on his right, competing over who suffered more. They shouted, cried, laughed—noisy as hell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can’t reason with drunk people—they can’t even speak properly, let alone reason. He could only turn annoyance into appetite, devouring the lavish meal, refusing to waste food…\u003C\u002Fp>",2456,"2026-06-20T21:08:55.377Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","60a71a384dbb5ec824c30b77aac15a895d9d1b435fbf824361d48237ad9ed673","from-the-god-of-medicine-a-journey-through-film--chapter-959","from-the-god-of-medicine-a-journey-through-film--chapter-957",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffrom-the-god-of-medicine-a-journey-through-film--cover.jpg"]