Chapter 31: Recruiting Talents The screen was filled with English letters, making Lu Liang’s head spin. He decided to stick to the clunky method he had used the night before. For now, he planned to bet on a small upcoming rally, starting with 1 million yuan using 100x leverage to secure 100 million in financing. He purchased 100 lots to establish a base position at $1470.25 per ounce, spending $14.7025 million. For every one-point drop, he planned to add 10 lots. By 4 AM, with the American session nearing its close, the anticipated catalyst had yet to materialize. Lu Liang held 540 lots with an average price of $1468.75 per ounce, but the current price had fallen to $1459.24 per ounce. Each lot was incurring a $951 loss, and factoring in a $12,900 fee, his total loss was $526,300. As the American session ended, market activity dwindled, and trading volume plummeted. After some thought, Lu Liang invested another $2 million with 100x leverage, acquiring $200 million in funds. [Magic City Tianxing Investments] - Receptionists (2 positions): Five-day workweek, comprehensive benefits, monthly salary of 5,000 yuan during probation and 7,000 yuan after confirmation, with meal and housing allowances (recent graduates preferred). ᚱἈ𐌽ȪβĘṡ - Finance and Auditing (2 positions): Monthly salary 15,000 yuan+, postgraduate degree or higher, with more than three years of relevant experience. The benefits of a fully paid-in registered capital company became apparent. Tianxing Investments was now listed on official government websites, making it easy for candidates to verify its legitimacy. Within no time, a line formed in front of Lu Liang’s booth. In today’s age, verifying a company’s credibility was easy, and many schools even taught students how to evaluate potential employers as part of their first job-hunting lesson. Tianxing Investments had a registered and paid-in capital of 6 million yuan, a sign of solid backing. The fact that it received its business license yesterday and started hiring today further assured applicants of its reliability. To them, joining now meant becoming part of the “founding team.” As time passed, more and more resumes piled up. Lu Liang started feeling overwhelmed and raised his standards. Initially, he had only required receptionists to have a decent appearance and a junior college diploma. But with so many choices, he raised the bar: a degree from a second-tier university, English proficiency certification, and extracurricular leadership experience. By contrast, the finance and auditing positions attracted fewer applicants. The requirements—a postgraduate degree, three years of experience, and a 15,000-yuan salary—were standard and not particularly competitive. Still, there were some standouts. One applicant’s resume caught his eye: a Ph.D. graduate from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, with eight years of experience at Sequoia Capital. At first, Lu Liang was shocked—how had his “little temple” attracted such a "big Buddha"? Then he noticed her age: born in 1978, she was 37 years old. A woman with a three-year career gap—likely an “optimized talent” from corporate layoffs. “Miss Tang, would you mind sharing why you left Sequoia and what you did during your three-year gap?” Tang Caidie, with her ear-length short hair, appeared spirited and professional. Judging by her looks, she seemed barely over 30. She wasn’t particularly stunning but carried herself with an air of sophistication. With poise, she replied, “I went through a divorce and didn’t feel like working, so I quit and opened a B&B in Cainan. After it went under, I returned to Magic City.” After some thought, Lu Liang smiled. “Miss Tang, welcome to our company.” He then picked up another resume and made a call. “Xiao Chen, are you still at the talent market? Come over now.” Tang Caidie was stunned. “Mr. Lu, I passed the interview?” “Yes. If you’re available, I’ll take you to the office now to handle the onboarding.” Lu Liang waved at a young girl running toward him in the distance. Tang Caidie’s credentials were impeccable. If it weren’t for her age, gender, and career gap, someone else would’ve hired her already. He had no complaints. “This is Tang Caidie, Finance. And this is Chen Jinchun, Receptionist. You’re colleagues now—get to know each other.” After introductions, he gestured to the market administrator and sent the rest of the resumes straight to the shredder. “Wait for me at the entrance; I’ll get the car.” “Miss Tang, is Mr. Lu taking us to the office now?” Chen Jinchun asked naively, her eyes wide with innocence. She had assumed Lu Liang wanted to ask a few questions, but instead, he’d asked if she had time to start onboarding immediately. As a senior student graduating next month, she had been job-hunting for over two months. Of course, she said yes. “Mr. Lu seems to be in a hurry,” Tang Caidie replied with a soft laugh, quickly sizing up the situation. Her decade of professional experience made her calm and perceptive. “Will there be any problems?” Chen Jinchun asked nervously.