Chapter 7 — 3500 Currency And A Slap In The Face Of The Whole Company

"Our technical department currently has a vacant position. With your qualifications, it is completely possible to fill the position."

He stopped for a moment.

“About the treatment…”

Then say a number.

"We are willing to offer an annual salary of 500,000 yuan, in addition to project bonuses and stock options. What do you think?"

500,000 yuan a year. That number was like a bomb exploding in my head. The annual salary at my old company, plus all bonuses, is less than 150,000 yuan. Director Wang and the others used all kinds of tricks, at the most they were only willing to give me a salary of 15,000 yuan per month. Converting the whole year is only about 180,000 yuan. But Mr. Ly... directly offered a price that I had never dared to think of before. After that violent shock... What arose in my heart was an emotional feeling that was hard to describe. Because this is not just a matter of money. It's recognition. Is respect. My values… For the first time were put on the table so clearly and seriously. I took a deep breath, forcing my fluctuating heart to gradually calm down.

"General Ly, thank you very much for your appreciation. To me, this is a great honor."

“So that means… you agree?”

There was a smile in Mr. Ly's voice. I was silent for a few seconds. A bolder, crazier idea... quickly formed in my mind. If I just join Lam Hai Technology… How will it be different from before? It's just a change from one place of employment to another. What I want… More than just a salary. But also the right to be proactive with your life. I spoke up again. Even I didn't realize there was more confidence in my voice.

“I have a bolder proposal.”

Mr. Ly was clearly very interested.

“Let's try it.”

“I will not join Lam Hai Technology.”

I said the first sentence. The other end of the line immediately fell silent. I could feel his surprise. I continue:

“I don't want to be a full-time employee.”

“I want to take the position of a technical consultant, stand as an independent partner... to receive all the core technical solutions for this 50 million yuan project.”

“About the service fee…”

I paused for a few seconds and then said the plan I had thought about very carefully.

"I want to calculate 3% of the total project value. After the project is completed and officially operated, your side will make a one-time payment."

3% of 50 million yuan. 1.5 million yuan. That's a crazy price. It's also a huge bet where I put all my techniques, abilities and reputation on the table. The other end of the line was silent for a long time. It took so long that I thought he was going to directly hang up and scold me for being insane. But right after that... General Ly suddenly burst out laughing. It's the kind of smile that comes from the bottom of the heart, full of enjoyment.

“Very good!”

He only said three words.

“Lam Mac, you are even better than I imagined.”

“What you want is not a job…”

“It's a career.”

Every sentence and every word hit the deepest thoughts in my heart. Mr. Ly's voice became extremely decisive.

“I agree with your plan.”

"We will meet in person on Monday to discuss contract details."

“I only have one request.”

“This project… you must do the best for me.”

"Sure."

I only answer two letter. But it weighs like a thousand pounds. After hanging up the phone, I stood on the balcony looking at the bright lights of the city at night. Thousands of windows light up like a galaxy. My heart is hotter than ever. From the bottom of being humiliated by a salary of 3,500 yuan... To today, when in my hands I have taken the initiative of a project worth millions... It all happened in less than a week. I understand. This is not luck. It's an opportunity I took for myself through countless sleepless nights. With each dry line of code. With professionalism and the ultimate limit that I have never given up. Director Vuong. Truong Hao. With all the people who looked down on me. Our game… Now officially begins.