Chapter 601: Chapter 542: A Springtime for Civil Engineering, Company Expansion
"Insane! The Demon Sect’s surprise attack resulted in the underground Spirit Vein fusing! Casualties exceed a thousand! Experts claim it will take tens of thousands of spirit coins to repair the Spirit Vein!"
"The Demon Sect hijacked the Spirit Realm; University City’s defensive array became an accomplice in the massacre! The entire city’s arrays urgently need updating!"
"Multiple Magnetic Channels severely damaged, what was once the lifeline of the city has become a deadly beast! University City issued a red alert, suspending the operation of all Magnetic Channels citywide! Promising swift repairs."
Looking at these news reports, Tu Lishan sighed: "This Demon Sect is truly ruthless, not only plundering everywhere but also destroying the antigravity channels, Magnetic Channels, Mana circuits, Spiritual Energy circuits, and various gravity, temperature, and humidity control equipment throughout University City."
"They even wrecked the entire city’s arrays."
"They didn’t even spare the students’ dormitories, this Demon Sect is really too wicked, damn it... why didn’t they dismantle the teachers’ dorms too?"
"Fellow students, in the days ahead, we bear a daunting task; when we can restore the entire city is up to us, we must not let down the teachers and students of this city."
Tu Lishan thought to himself: "Sigh, if the Demon Sect could attack once a year, my Civil Engineering Department would surely become the largest department in Wanfa."
Looking at the irrepressible smile on Tu Lishan’s face, Ying Xin and Shi Yunxiang exchanged a glance, their minds a whirl of uneasy thoughts.
Ying Xin thought: "Damn... we only destroyed the Mana circuit of one Magnetic Channel, right?"
Shi Yunxiang: "Who exactly blew up all the Magnetic Channels in the entire city?"
Originally, after the economic crisis, the wave of unemployment gradually eased.
But within the University City of Wanfa University, as many died, went bankrupt, and disappeared, there was even a scramble for workers.
And because of the rampant destruction by the Demon Sect, various infrastructure projects started, making Civil Engineering students in high demand, entering a kind of blissful working overtime every day.
Zhang Yu felt the booming vitality on the construction site, seeing the workers filled with the glow and joyful smiles of overtime, he too had to admit, it seemed that after this attack by the Demon Sect, the economy in University City had become even more vibrant.
Fu Ji said: "Kunxu is like this, sometimes it’s about who can persist longer, as long as you can survive a catastrophe, those who do can enjoy a wave of benefits."
Zhang Yu nodded, also determined to seize this opportunity to make good money, to prepare for the matters of refining the prototype machine next.
Following that, Zhang Yu took on many projects under the company’s name from the Artifact Refining Department.
Although the reconstruction required the Civil Engineering Department’s construction everywhere in University City, quite a few projects were managed by the Artifact Refining Department.
For example, the Magnetic Channels and antigravity channels throughout the city were partly invested in and managed by the Artifact Refining Department, responsible for the manufacturing and layout of the relevant equipment.
With his identity in the Artifact Refining Department, and connections with the Magnetic Pole True Monarch, Zhang Yu was able to take on quite a few projects with not much construction volume but substantial income.
But now, with projects throughout the entire city, workers became precious.
After all, the more workers there are, the higher the construction efficiency, allowing more projects to be taken on and completed earlier.
However, the number of employees in Zhang Yu’s current company was clearly not enough for his use.
So, with the end of the economic crisis, Zhang Yu began another expansion of the company.
The first to be recruited by Zhang Yu were those in the Civil Engineering Department who shared fortunes with him.
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Tu Lishan looked at Ying Xin in front of him and frowned: "Are you sure you want to leave?"
"Over here, we’re about to get a raise."
"The upcoming projects are endless, guaranteeing you’ll be working overtime even until graduation."
"And aren’t you already practically accounting for Zhang Yu? Isn’t that enough?"
Upon hearing the word ’raise’, Ying Xin was slightly taken aback, seemingly quite tempted.
But after thinking it through, she still said: "I promised Zhang Yu, to go to his company, to work as an accountant and also go to the construction sites."
Tu Lishan reluctantly said: "Sigh, how can Zhang Yu’s new company compare to our established reputation here?"
"How about this, you can go, but my door is always open for you to return."
At this moment, everywhere in University City was filled with projects, and Tu Lishan was in need of people, incredibly valuing every extra worker as another penny gained, treating the students better than ever before.
And not long after Ying Xin left, Shi Yunxiang also approached, making the same request to Tu Lishan.
Hearing the other also wanted to go to Zhang Yu’s company, Tu Lishan couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow, wondering to himself: "How much money did that kid Zhang Yu spend to poach people?"
The next day, seeing Xiao Qingxuan also wanted to change jobs, Tu Lishan was even more surprised: "Have you really thought it through?"
"It’s not easy to find a job after graduation, especially with a department company, that’s a reputable deal within the Civil Engineering World."
"If I were you, I’d honestly work there for ten years, build up some experience, rather than jumping to a new company with an uncertain future."
Xiao Qingxuan insisted: "Teacher, I’ve decided, please let me go."
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After several days of seeing Zhang Yu poaching people, it’s impossible for Tu Lishan not to feel a little uncomfortable.
But considering the Magnetic Pole True Monarch and Director Gao behind him, he acted as if nothing happened.
That day, seeing Zhang Yu working with his people on site, Tu Lishan smiled and greeted him.
Seeing the various energizing medicines Zhang Yu distributed, Tu Lishan said: "You give your employees this every day?"
Zhang Yu said: "Eating this keeps them vigorous."
Tu Lishan thought: "A different boss indeed, eating this every day, no matter how good the employees’ physiques, they can’t hold out."
However, seeing Shi Yunxiang and the others willing to take the medicine, Tu Lishan secretly gave Zhang Yu a thumbs-up: "Impressive."
He messaged Zhang Yu: You’re really skilled at managing employees.
Of course, Zhang Yu couldn’t tell him that with his and Le Mulan’s Deep Cold Corpse, along with Xiao Qingxuan’s Ancient Medical Skills, he could help employees eliminate the side effects of the tiger wolf medicine.
So Zhang Yu replied: Just a little trick.
Tu Lishan: This isn’t a little trick. You must have spent a lot of effort getting them to willingly take the medicine, right?
Tu Lishan: When can we exchange experiences?
Tu Lishan was genuinely curious about what methods Zhang Yu had to manage employees, pressing them so hard under his thumb.
Just as the two exchanged smiles, Shi Huaiyu approached and said, "Master, I’m planning to move to Zhang Yu’s company."
If Xiao Qingxuan’s resignation only surprised Tu Lishan, Shi Huaiyu’s switch made him somewhat angry.
Especially since Shi Huaiyu had become a key student in the Civil Engineering Department, possessing the Seven Extremes, with a high probability of gaining a military certificate in the future, mastering the Heavenly Kunlun Mountain Shifting Divine Power. He was considered a high-return disciple by Tu Lishan.
Thinking about this disciple wanting to move to Zhang Yu’s company and be harshly exploited by him, Tu Lishan took a deep breath, his golden Magic Remains emanating glimmers of mana circuits, indicating his mana circulation had sped up a bit.
Looking at the graceful disciple before him, Tu Lishan couldn’t help but ask: "You want to go to Zhang Yu’s company too?"
Seeing Shi Huaiyu nod, Tu Lishan glanced around, not wanting others to hear the upcoming conversation, and directly messaged: Foolish!
Tu Lishan: Why go to Zhang Yu’s newly established small company instead of working properly in a reputable civil engineering company here?
Tu Lishan: Don’t think your relationship is different just because you competed together. He’ll only use that to pressure your company even more and make more money off you.
Shi Huaiyu opened his mouth, wanting to say much, but found he had nothing to say. Ultimately, everything boiled down to one sentence.
Shi Huaiyu: Zhang Yu is different.
Tu Lishan agonizingly said: Different? What’s different?
Tu Lishan: I’m telling you, all company bosses are the same; I know too well what they think!
Tu Lishan: They’re filled with filth, just thinking about exploiting you, cutting your wages, and making you work more for less pay!
Tu Lishan: Listen to your master, stay here, work hard, graduate to become full-time staff, and join the management in the office.
Shi Huaiyu helplessly said: Master, I’ve already promised Zhang Yu.
Tu Lishan continued to persuade: Shi Huaiyu, I’ve been training you for years, not to let you waste your life on the construction site, but for you to eventually leave it and earn big money for me.
Shi Huaiyu: Master, Zhang Yu really is different.
Shi Huaiyu: I believe following him, I will earn more in the future.
Shi Huaiyu: Anyway, I’m definitely going to Zhang Yu’s company.
Shi Huaiyu: Besides, I’m only temporarily employed with the department company, it doesn’t matter if you disagree.
Watching Shi Huaiyu run towards Zhang Yu’s back, Tu Lishan angrily messaged: If you dare go, don’t expect to work overtime when you return!
Shi Huaiyu: Don’t worry, Master, Zhang Yu promised that after I go, he’ll use me for 24-hour overtime.
Seeing Shi Huaiyu take the tiger wolf medicine from Zhang Yu’s hand and swallow it without hesitation, Tu Lishan felt a pang of heartache.
Tu Lishan: Has he fooled you, promising to take you to the Artifact Refining Department?
Tu Lishan: I’m telling you, a boss’s words are deceptive. Don’t believe a word of it; he can’t take you to the Artifact Refining Department.
Shi Huaiyu: Zhang Yu didn’t say that.
Shi Huaiyu: I just want to work under him.
Shi Huaiyu: Okay, let’s talk after work. President Zhang doesn’t like employees chatting during work hours.
Seeing Shi Huaiyu’s diligent demeanor, Tu Lishan couldn’t help but look at Zhang Yu and message: Huaiyu is a student the department will focus on cultivating next.
Tu Lishan: Give her less medicine; don’t ruin her health.
Zhang Yu: Don’t worry, Mr. Tu, I’ll handle this with care.
Tu Lishan gritted his teeth internally: First the Magnetic Pole, then Zhang Yu. Does the Artifact Refining Department teach how to poach now?
Besides Ying Xin, Shi Yunxiang, Xiao Qingxuan, and Shi Huaiyu from the Civil Engineering Department, Zhang Yu also recruited a batch of Soul Cultivators to work.
Considering affordability, Zhang Yu brought in a batch of bankrupt talents from Songyang hometown group.
With this wave of expansion, the team’s construction efficiency sharply increased, allowing Zhang Yu to take on more projects, soon bringing the monthly company revenue close to 30 spirit coins.
The most crucial point was that as projects progressed smoothly, Zhang Yu’s involvement was required less and less.
Especially with Fu Ji willingly handling various chores, overseeing finances, and managing employees for him.
Thus, Zhang Yu only needed to spend a few days each month at the construction site, employing the Heavenly Kunlun Mountain Shifting Divine Power to accomplish major tasks.
The company’s revenue could be considered his passive income.
Adding the 40 spirit coins laboratory subsidy, this way... Zhang Yu could maintain nearly 70 spirit coins in income every month while having a lot of free time.
With such confidence, Zhang Yu finally felt at ease starting the creation of the Heavenly Sun Divine Prototype Machine.