After Mr. Xiang divorced, the president regretted it

As the lights come on, the hustle and bustle of the city is gradually covered by the night. In an elegantly decorated private restaurant, the soft lights illuminate the exquisite tableware, making the environment even more quiet and peaceful.

Yan Jin and Cheng Gong sat face to face, with several delicious dishes on the table.

"Engineer Cheng, the signature dish of this restaurant is steamed sea bass. Try it and see if it suits your taste." Yan Jin raised his glass and motioned for Engineer Cheng to taste it.

Cheng raised his glass politely in return, but he felt mixed emotions. He knew that CEO Yan had invited him to dinner specifically to keep him. Over the years, he had worked diligently in the company and made great contributions to the company, but recently he felt that his career development seemed to have reached a bottleneck.

"Engineer Cheng, don't be so reserved. Just treat this as an ordinary dinner among friends." Yan Jin saw his uneasiness and said gently, "I know you have been thinking about career planning recently. In fact, the company has always valued you. We all see your efforts and contributions."

Engineer Cheng put down his chopsticks and said sincerely: "Boss Yan, I am very grateful to the company for its cultivation and trust in me. I have also learned a lot in the company, but..."

"Just what?" Xiang Yu, who had been silent all the time, suddenly asked, his deep eyes falling on Cheng Gong.

Engineer Cheng was slightly startled, and after hesitating for a moment, he slowly said, "It's just that I think with my current abilities, I might be able to try some more challenging work."

Xiang Yu did not speak, but just listened quietly. He knew that Cheng Gong's concerns were not completely unreasonable, but he believed that the company's platform and resources could fully meet Cheng Gong's career development needs.

"Engineer Cheng, have you ever thought that the real challenge does not come from outside, but from within?" Xiang Yu put down the wine glass in his hand, his tone calm but with an unquestionable power, "When I founded Xiang's, I also faced many difficulties and challenges, but I always believed that as long as I persevered, I would be able to overcome all difficulties."

He paused, then continued, "I believe that with your ability and talent, as long as you are willing to stay, the company will definitely provide you with a broader development platform."

Xiang Yu's words were full of sincerity and expectation, which made Cheng Gong's heart ripple. He looked at the young and promising president in front of him, as if he saw himself fighting for his dream back then.

At this moment, Yan Jin's cell phone suddenly rang. She glanced at the caller ID and saw that it was the HR manager of the company calling.

"Sorry, I have to answer a call." Yan Jin stood up and walked aside to answer the phone.

"Hello, Manager Wang, what's going on?"

"Boss Yan, Career Planner Zheng has arrived. Please see..."

"Okay, I understand. I'll be right back."

After hanging up the phone, Yan Jin returned to her seat, looked at Cheng Gong, and said, "Cheng Gong, I still have some things to deal with. Let's stop here tonight."

"I'll take you there." Xiang Yu stood up and said.

"No need, I can just take a taxi back by myself." Engineer Cheng said quickly.

Yan Jin glanced at him, said nothing more, and turned to leave the restaurant.

After Xiang Yu watched Yan Jin leave, he turned around and looked at Cheng Gong with a meaningful smile on his face. "Cheng Gong, I believe we will meet again."

Cheng Gong looked at Xiang Yu's departing back, his heart filled with doubts and expectations...

Cheng Gong returned home, with Xiang Yu's words echoing in his mind. It is undeniable that Xiang Yu's words contained a strong power, which made him start to re-examine his career plan.

The next day, Yan Jin arranged for the company's HR manager, Mr. Wang, and career planner Zheng to have an in-depth career development planning interview with Mr. Cheng.

"Mr. Cheng, based on your past work experience and career goals, we have analyzed your long-term development advantages by staying in the company." Career Planner Zheng handed Mr. Cheng a carefully prepared report, which detailed the various possibilities for his promotion within the company, as well as the development path and required skills for each position.

"Look, if you choose to stay, we will provide you with management training and rotation learning opportunities to help you quickly grow into an excellent manager." Manager Wang added, and showed Cheng Gong several key projects underway within the company. These projects are all related to Cheng Gong's current work content and have great room for development.

"We have also tailored a training course for you." Manager Wang pointed to an item on the report and said, "The company will regularly invite top experts in the industry to give lectures at the company to help you improve your professional skills."

Cheng listened carefully and nodded from time to time. It is undeniable that the conditions provided by the company are indeed very attractive, and it also makes him see the possibility of his long-term development in the company.

"I know you may still be hesitant." Manager Wang saw Cheng's concerns, "We also understand that everyone will consider various factors when making a career choice. However, we believe that the company can provide you with a platform to realize your self-worth, and we sincerely hope that you can stay and grow with the company."

After seeing off Manager Wang and Career Planner Zheng, Engineer Cheng fell into deep thought. He was moved by the company's sincerity and the platform it provided, but he still had a knot in his heart - the high salary offered by the competitor company.

At this time, the cell phone rang. It was a call from a headhunter.

"Engineer Cheng, what have you considered? Our company really hopes that you can join as soon as possible!" There was a hint of urgency in the headhunter's tone. Wu's competitor's HR department gave him an ultimatum that he must get Engineer Cheng as soon as possible.

Cheng Gong held his mobile phone, and kept replaying the career development blueprint drawn by career planner Zheng, as well as the training opportunities and key projects promised by manager Wang. These were what he dreamed of, but in the face of the temptation of high salary, he was still a little hesitant.

"I..." Engineer Cheng was about to say something but was interrupted by the headhunter.

"I know you may still be considering issues such as company culture and development platform, but what I want to say is that salary and benefits are also a reflection of personal value. The salary offered by our company has been evaluated by the market and is absolutely top-notch in the industry." The headhunter is well versed in negotiation and directly threw out the most tempting chips.

Cheng was silent. He had to admit that the headhunter's words touched his heart. After working in the workplace for many years, he knew the importance of personal value, and high salary was undoubtedly the most direct affirmation of personal value.

"Mr. Cheng, opportunities don't wait for anyone. Our company has reserved a position for you. We hope you can make a decision as soon as possible." The headhunter urged again, with an unquestionable firmness in his tone.

After hanging up the phone, Cheng Gong was even more upset. On one hand, there was a platform full of opportunities and challenges, and on the other hand, there was a high salary that was hard to refuse. He was caught in a dilemma.

At this time, there was a gentle knock on the office door, and Yan Jin and Xiang Yu walked in side by side. They knew that Cheng Gong was facing an important career choice, so they came to see him.

"Engineer Cheng, did we disturb you?" Yan Jin asked softly, with a hint of concern in her tone.

Engineer Cheng quickly stood up and shook his head, "No, Mr. Yan, Mr. Xiang, why are you here?"

"We came to see you and also wanted to talk to you." Xiang Yu took over the conversation and motioned Cheng Gong to sit down. "We all know that you are facing an important choice now."

Engineer Cheng nodded without saying anything. He knew that what Xiang Yu and Yan Jin were going to say next was what he really needed to think about seriously.

"We don't want to influence your decision. Everyone has the right to choose their own life." Yan Jin said sincerely, "But what we want to tell you is that the door of the company is always open to you."

Xiang Yu continued: "We believe in your ability and potential, and we believe that you will make the best choice for yourself."

After that, the two stood up and prepared to leave, leaving Cheng Gong enough space to think. When he reached the door, Xiang Yu suddenly stopped, turned around and said to Cheng Gong: "Cheng Gong, sometimes, choice is more important than hard work."

Then, he and Yan Jin left the office together, leaving Cheng Gong alone in the empty room, thinking quietly...

After Yan Jin and Xiang Yu left, Cheng Gong still sat in his chair with a frown on his face. As the sky outside the window darkened and the lights in the office came on automatically, he suddenly realized that a lot of time had passed.

He stood up and walked to the window, overlooking the hustle and bustle of the city, but his heart was as confused as the night. The conditions offered by the headhunter were indeed tempting, but he knew that although the company was large in scale and had a good platform, the internal competition was fierce, and it was unknown whether he, a newcomer, could adapt.

In contrast, although his current company is not as big as the other one, it is developing rapidly, and the boss and colleagues are all very good to him, especially Mr. Yan, who has always cared for him and given him many opportunities to learn and grow.

"Cheng Gong, sometimes, choice is more important than hard work." Xiang Yu's words before leaving echoed in his ears again. Yes, choice is more important than hard work. If you choose the wrong direction, even if you work hard, it may be in vain.

Thinking of this, Cheng Gong's heart gradually calmed down. He picked up his phone, edited a text message and sent it to Yan Jin: "Boss Yan, thank you and Boss Xiang for your trust and cultivation of me. I need more time to think about it. I will give you a reply tomorrow, okay?"

Late at night, Yan Jin's phone screen lit up. She clicked on the text message and saw the message from Cheng Gong. The corners of her mouth slightly raised. She knew that Cheng Gong's heart had begun to waver. What she needed to do now was to give him the last spark and make him completely determined to stay.

The next morning, Yan Jin came to the company and called a meeting with the company's senior executives.

"I would like to discuss with you all about Engineer Cheng's matter..." As soon as Yan Jin finished speaking, the door of the conference room was pushed open, and Xiang Yu walked in with steady steps. He glanced around and finally landed on Yan Jin.

"Sorry, I'm late."

"It's okay, you came just in time..."