Chef at the University Canteen-Chapter 391 - 252: It’s Just a Meal, That’s All_2
After resigning, He Zhengyu didn’t think much about finding a job. In fact, having been engaged in software development for so many years, he had accumulated some wealth. Even without working, his previous savings were enough to let him live comfortably for the rest of his life.
However, Duan Yiming somehow got wind of this and repeatedly extended invitations, hoping to recruit He Zhengyu to the company to "hold the fort."
Why does Duan Yiming value He Zhengyu so much?
It’s because the latter has been diligently writing code since graduating from university until the age of 45. Such "technical maniacs" like He Zhengyu are capable of handling corporate tasks like "filling holes and defusing mines," "opening up new territories."
And there’s no one like this among the Ph.D. and master degree holders at Duan Yiming’s company!
If He Zhengyu could join their company, we’re not even talking about what achievements he might attain, at the very least, the company’s technical strength would definitely take a significant leap forward!
For this reason, when Duan Yiming looks at He Zhengyu now, it’s like a weasel eyeing a chicken, almost drooling — truly thirsting for talent!
"President Duan, your company is indeed quite good, a typical example of being small yet refined."
He Zhengyu, dressed in a casual suit, looked quite refined himself. The key point being, after more than twenty years as a programmer, he had not gone bald, and his hair was still black and shiny enough to make Duan Yiming on the opposite side a bit envious.
He smiled at Duan Yiming and continued,
"Before you came, I also took a tour with the receptionist and found that the company’s working atmosphere is quite good, which shows that President Duan is a boss who cares about the mental state of his subordinates.
However, to be honest, I’m really not planning to continue working in software development at the moment.
You know, we programmers eat the meal of youth, and I’m already 45, long past my youth."
"Mr. He is just too modest. Let’s not talk about anything else; just the rich work experience and profound technical skills you’ve accumulated over the past 20-plus years is a tremendous treasure. If you really stop doing this work, it would truly be a pity."
Of course, Duan Yiming wasn’t going to give up so easily; he continued,
"Mr. He, how about this? I won’t require you to lead tough projects. You’d just be responsible for technical guidance, giving pointers to our company’s R&D personnel.
As long as you are willing to join our company, your salary will definitely not be less than what you’d earn at a top-tier company!
What do you think?"
To be honest, this was a significant investment for Duan Yiming. For a small company like theirs, the salary and benefits couldn’t possibly compare to those of a top-tier internet company.
Because their annual profits couldn’t compare to theirs, and now paying employees the same wages as a top-tier company would significantly shrink the company’s profits, even if it didn’t result in a loss.
And this was solely for the purpose of retaining He Zhengyu, to make him the company’s technical advisor.
"This, how could this work?"
He Zhengyu was also taken aback upon hearing this, shaking his head repeatedly to refuse,
"President Duan really overestimates me; I’m nowhere near as important as you say."
After a pause, he continued, 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦
"Moreover, you yourself are someone in the industry and should be well aware that our industry develops too quickly. If you can’t keep up with the rate of knowledge update, no matter how outstanding you are, you will be outstripped.
The previous decades of work experience and technical skills I had is, frankly, expired stuff, essentially worth nothing."
"Why be so modest, Mr. He?"
Once Duan Yiming determined something, he was always reluctant to change his mind. Especially when it came to recruiting a "star," if he wasn’t sure about it, he wouldn’t act impulsively.
Don’t be fooled by He Zhengyu belittling himself; it’s just that he hasn’t yet taken a shine to Duan Yiming’s company.
He smiled and continued,
"I’ve heard that Mr. He has conducted very in-depth research in the field of drone software application development.
This happens to be the next research focus of our company; in fact, we have already started working in this area.
If Mr. He could join us, I believe that in the field of drone software application development, we could definitely be at the forefront of all companies."
After a pause, he added,
"If Mr. He is willing to join our company, I can entrust the entire R&D team to you, with a position as Vice President and R&D Director. I can even provide you with 5% of the company’s shares as a technical investment!"
Such an offer was not merely generous; it was practically a sacrifice!
You must know that Duan Yiming’s company had not yet gone public, and he owns 100% of the company’s shares. Giving away 5% of them was equivalent to "cutting flesh" from himself!
Cutting "flesh" like this, and wouldn’t it cause "bleeding"?
Of course, this was also Duan Yiming’s greatest sincerity. If the other party still disagreed, then he would have to give up.
He Zhengyu was obviously shaken by this offer. He was stunned for a while and then shook his head with a bitter smile, saying:
"I really appreciate President Duan’s esteem and kindness.
But to be honest, my body still needs some time to recuperate. If I really decide to resume work in software development, I will definitely consider your company first."
