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[Game of Hunting]
[Episode 39]
Deju Renhe always presents the most suitable candidates
to HR managers.
I must give a salute to that.
However, Chairman Zheng
I wonder if you have given enough consideration to one issue.
What is it?
Zhao Jian Ting is over 40 years old and a talented man with good looks.
He is also a senior executive.
Why has he remained single?
Single?
We have noticed that.
But is there a negative correlation?
Perhaps not.
Chairman Zheng, imagine sitting down to dinner
with a table of people happily conversing.
There's one person you don't know who hasn't said a word.
Although that doesn't keep you from eating and drinking your fill
it doesn't mean you don't want to know who he is.
Very true.
Have you made contact yet?
Excuse me.
It has to do with him.
Hello, Manager Tian. How are things?
Just got off the phone. Guess what?
It was completely unexpected. He was so welcoming. I was shocked.
Really? What did he say?
He agreed to see you in person
but stressed that did not mean he wished to change jobs.
It's simply to learn more.
It's already second best to being completely open.
His attitude is already considerably good.
Understood. He wants us to back out on our own.
Did he leave contact information?
He left his number.
The number from before is the secretary. He left his personal number this time.
All right.
That's all for now. Maintain confidentiality.
My assistant just had contact with him.
What was the result?
Not optimistic.
But you don't have to worry. This is our problem.
By the way, City Commercial Bank is paying him a 1.6 million yuan salary.
Your offer of two million yuan isn't distinctively attractive.
But we offer better growth opportunities.
Considering the personal banking business of high net worth individuals
we are undoubtedly a leader in China.
After he works three years in a Beijing bank subbranch
who knows what his future will hold?
Chairman Zheng, those in your field
value your candidate's future potential more than money, right?
I certainly understand such a basic principle.
But haven't you noticed
this candidate has very strict demands on his plans for personal development?
From the college he attended
to the institution he interned for after graduation
to the publication, time, and topics of his academic writings
to being retail agent at Wachovia Bank
it can be seen he has a clear view of the bigger picture.
After returning to China
he first chose retail banking
then switched over to City Commercial Bank
and is now subbranch bank president.
He is 41 years old. He was in school until he was 30.
It only took 11 years for him to reach the position he is in now.
I believe I won't need to speak to him about his future plans.
It's extremely possible he'll be the one to tell them to me and you.
Would you like tea?
First separate into England and United States sections.
Yes, begin with his undergraduate career.
Copy this Cambridge section and paste it before Barclays Bank.
Right.
Add parentheses behind Zhao Jian Ting's name.
Input his English name, Eric Zhao.
Pu Jian, how is this part translated?
This is a paper he published in "The Atlantic" magazine.
"Three Misconceptions About Fitch Ratings Post-crisis."
VC Jia, Zhao agreed to meet.
Straightforward, right?
It's completely unexpected.
Why is it unexpected? Doesn't it match with your analysis?
The online products he released kept being called off by superiors.
They're rather conservative.
He wishes for a more open-minded platform.
He's still a subbranch bank president.
He could have put on an act and pretended to be aloof
so we'd pursue him more enthusiastically.
Instead, he was eager and jumped at the chance.
Those higher up on the ladder are actually more straightforward.
Are we being too conservative?
Where's Chairman Zheng?
He went to Far East Bank
to see Zhao Jian Ting's previous supervisor.
He jumped from Far East to City Commercial Bank.
Far East Bank.
A respected retail banking manager.
When you interviewed Zhao Jian Ting, what did you like about him?
There were several things.
Mainly, he had practical experience at Wachovia Bank in the United States.
He has also been a retail agent in other states.
How was he in the two and a half years he worked for you?
Very good.
How else could he have become a retail banking manager
when he was only in his 30s?
He is a sensitive cat.
- Cat? - A cat.
Every person has a corresponding animal.
Why did he leave later on?
You're in headhunting. What other reason could there be?
He was dissatisfied with his situation.
- A headhunter was involved? - Most likely not.
He has a very demanding mother
who was a high school dean for over 10 years.
He had to go wherever his mother pointed.
She took no rest for her son's progress and growth.
She later met a student's parent who was a head at City Commercial Bank.
That's when he switched jobs.
He was first manager of network planning.
I think it was in 2013 when he became subbranch bank president.
Fast, right?
He is a capable person.
He also knows foreign languages.
Yes, he lived abroad for over 10 years.
He's proficient in English, French, and Spanish.
How come bank business is done in a place like this now?
It's due to influence from online businesses.
They know how to enjoy life.
At a summit meeting, I took note of their PPT work area.
They're indeed advanced.
By the way, I also saw Zhao Jian Ting at the summit meeting.
He didn't seem to be in a good mood.
Was he the one to approach you?
To be honest, he didn't. We found him.
Also...
Did you ever care that Zhao Jian Ting was single?
There are many single people nowadays. I've never cared about that.
Then do you know why he has remained single?
- Take a guess. - No idea.
I'm also still single. Why don't you tell me why?
Why do I keep thinking about getting married?
Are you getting married?
No.
But I must have a girlfriend.
You don't say!
Don't assume those of us who are unmarried are unwanted pieces of meat.
Zhao Jian Ting has plenty of women hanging around him.
I see.
It's just a regular meeting. Is it necessary to avoid being seen?
It is our responsibility.
President Zhao, more people means more chances of being seen.
We need to take preventive measures.
We don't want to cause you any inconveniences.
Even without being so secretive, I trust you are professionals.
We're just doing our jobs. It's not for show.
Please understand, President Zhao.
Okay, then. Tell me how we'll meet.
I'm parking right now. I'll send you a location soon.
What the heck? A dental clinic?
How is Zhao Jian Ting's meeting coming along?
It's been set.
Tian Yao sent this.
Don't you think things are going too smoothly with Zhao Jian Ting?
Are they?
That means our luck has turned.
Drive.
There won't be any disturbances for two hours, will there?
There won't be. We have a membership system.
All appointments need to be booked ahead of time.
We don't have any clients today.
My husband said to thank you.
If you hadn't referred him to Feng Xun
he wouldn't have become a shareholder of a public company.
It was mutually beneficial.
If not for your husband
Feng Xun's IPO wouldn't have proceeded so smoothly.
- My boss has arrived. Please wait. - Okay.
Chairman Zheng.
What's your strategy for choosing a place like this?
Let's talk inside.
This is Ms. Liu. He is Chairman Zheng.
- Hello, Chairman Zheng. - Hello.
Go ahead and go inside. I'll wait for him here.
Okay.
This way, please.
This place is quite charming.
Will there be other clients in the afternoon?
Don't worry, nobody else is coming today.
Is there anything else you need?
Can we use this tea set when my friend arrives?
Of course. We have a variety of teas available.
- Thank you. - You're welcome.
Manager Tian has helped my husband before. Take your time.
- Manager Tian? - Yes, from De Ren.
I've seen your picture before.
In person, you have even more of a gentleman's grace
that can't be captured in photos.
Thank you.
You're an expert. Your first compliment is the perfect amount of flattery.
Not at all. I'm speaking the truth.
Is the tea not to your liking?
Taiwanese Braggart's Tea.
I think it is from Taiwan.
Does it taste okay?
This is my favorite tea.
What a coincidence.
Maybe this was meant to be.
Mr. Zheng, can we make things simple?
You are in charge.
I'm used to following along.
I ought to be the one to adapt to your tempo.
Okay. Two questions.
First, how did you find me?
Second, why do you think I can be poached?
Are you not interested in where you could go or what you'll be doing?
That is another set of questions.
I'd like to know more about you first.
If you can be relied on
then the position you offer me will also be reliable.
If it's the opposite, there won't be a need to continue.
You have such a straightforward character.
Okay, I'll answer the first question now.
We posted some information on relevant online forums
and quickly received information about you in a recommendation.
Of course, we possess many different means of gathering candidates.
Professional forums are merely one of the ways.
Who made the recommendation?
It was anonymous.
I initially thought you recommended yourself.
Why don't you think so now?
I don't know.
It seems unnecessary for you to do so.
It is indeed unnecessary. It would be a petty trick.
Second question.
Why do I think you can be poached?
Because you've been at City Commercial Bank for eight years.
You've been subbranch president for two years.
You have had the fewest achievements in these last two years.
Before becoming bank president, when you focused on network planning
you implemented many effective measures
statistical data collection methods, differential marketing concepts
standardized network operations, and so on.
You were always putting your abilities to good use.
But things changed after you became bank president.
You had more meetings and social niceties
you became more conservative
and were subjected to more restrictions.
Your proposed payment, financing, and investment products
were all halted.
You expressed your discontent on your blog.
You could even say it was dislike.
The line
"Shall I achieve my lofty aim, no rebel leader will compare to me.”
That sufficiently expresses your disappointment in your superiors.
That's why I believe you do have a desire to leave.
Mr. Zheng, you've done your homework.
President Zhao.
You must have a good understanding of the Bank of the Mediterranean.
Today, I'd like to introduce
their most distinguished personal banking services.
Mr. Zheng, to be quite honest
I have been devoted to this field for 14 years.
Yes, this began during your Barclays internship from 1998 to 2000.
What else do you know?
Regarding you, nearly everything.
He has a good look to him. He looks like he can be trusted.
His proactive attitude is quite surprising.
No way. At the same time?
It's Lin Bai. Who's calling you?
Director Bi.
Hello, Director Bi?
Hello, Vice Chairman Lin. What can I do for you?
What's going on? Qiu Dong isn't answering his phone.
Chairman Zheng is meeting with him right now so his phone is off.
There's progress?
De Ren is efficient.
It's not much. I just wanted to reaffirm with Chairman Zheng.
We are very interested in Eric Zhao.
He's meeting with a candidate right now so his phone is off.
What candidate?
It's not the case you guys wanted me to help with, is it?
That subbranch bank president?
It is. We didn't expect things would go so smoothly.
It's mainly because the candidate doesn't like his job
and is looking for a new platform.
That's good.
I bet he'll be laughing in his sleep tonight.
Any dinner plans? Let's get together tonight.
That'll depend on how this talk turns out.
They're coming out.
I'll have him call you later.
Bye.
Thank you for your time.
I'll be leaving now.
Contact Director Bi. He wants to meet Gaston.
Who is Gaston?
Bank of the Mediterranean's chairman of the China region.
He accepted?
90 percent there.
- Please enjoy. - Thank you.
Where's Jia? Why didn't she come?
Assessment indicator, evaluation report
supplementary background investigation, and just a lot of work.
There will be a meeting with the French boss soon.
Time and location need to be coordinated.
The schedule has moved up. I'm not used to this.
Stop acting so humble.
If you want to laugh, just laugh.
I'm not being humble.
I'm used to being rejected.
Hasn't every case started off with a rejection?
Then we keep grinding away at it.
It's hard-earned money.
Now I suddenly come across someone who's so eager and willing.
Everything's moving so fast. I'm really not used to it.
Good thing I didn't refer anybody to you
or else you wouldn't have found such a good match.
I don't care. You owe me one now.
You'll have to pay up.
Random question.
Are you so engrossed in your work
that you've never thought about De Ren's future development?
In the future, we'll definitely bring in new hires and expand.
We'll adopt management styles like those of overseas organizations.
And then?
And then after we've expanded
we'll set up a branch office in another city.
Just like Korn Ferry and Heidrick & Struggles.
And then?
And after that?
I haven't thought that far.
I haven't entertained the idea of operating on an even bigger scale.
Bring in capital, a partnership structure
research and development, build a brand name
increase online promotion
establish an even more professional team
and bring in the best CEO and CFO.
De Ren's offices will be all over China
and establish a presence in every major city's CBD.
What are you saying?
Take a capital market approach.
Make going public your goal.
Say something.
Why are you suddenly thinking about this?
I was inspired by a conversation with a friend in Beijing.
It's too big.
It'll take a very long time.
Accounting, taxes, anxiety, insomnia, and balding.
I'll be like a cat on a hot tin roof.
I've seen those founding teams striving for an IPO.
It gives me a headache.
Only with explosive developments can we enlarge our scope.
That's all I have.
I don't have any more ideas.
Leave the thinking to the professionals.
We're just headhunters.
If you agree to do this, I'll resign right away
and join Deju Renhe's founding team.
Are you serious? You just became a vice chairman.
Even if I become chairman, there's no point to it.
Why have I been so unmotivated in the past half year?
I just hadn't figured it out yet.
I suddenly see the light now.
I just feel there's no point to working.
Workers will more or less feel some amount of repression.
As time goes on, they become obstinate and bored.
I call this disease a lack of interest.
That's what I'm afflicted with.
Can someone actually realize he's becoming obstinate?
Know yourself.
There's a difference between elite and white collar.
Okay, let's just say you're a perverse elite.
You're interested in the capital market route?
Absolutely.
You're making my head spin.
We're experts at observing talent.
We know clearly where to find the people we want.
Hire them to work with us
and make them billionaires with us.
Simple as that.
The farthest I've thought was being acquired
and being a partner of a listed company.
I haven't imagined more.
First, give my suggestion some serious thought.
You must take it seriously.
Who's your friend in Beijing who enlightened you?
A past client in investment banking.
Hello?
Tomorrow? We can't make that.
Ask Zhao Jian Ting if he has free time.
All right, then.
This case just keeps getting easier.
What happened?
The client wants to meet the candidate and the candidate has agreed.
It's a done deal. A 600,000 yuan case that just dropped into my lap.
When good things come too easily, it's usually a sign.
Don't make things up.
You'd really resign and join my company?
First of all
you need to agree with my plans for the company's future.
And you'll need to give me an appropriate amount of shares.
Do you think I'm obstinate?
Why?
Because you asked.
True.
Zhao Jian Ting was my supervisor at the time.
Not only was he outstanding in sales of financial management products
he was also an expert trainer in this field.
Here are five copies of Zhao Jian Ting's information.
This is the electronic copy.
I gave everybody the day off. They're all exhausted.
You've worked hard.
You should go home and rest too.
You can't even keep your eyes open.
Oh, has the location been set
for Zhao Jian Ting's meeting with the bank this afternoon?
Yes, it's in a conference room at the Bank of the Mediterranean.
- What's wrong with your neck? - It's nothing.
It's a bit stiff from sitting too long.
Do you need help?
I only need to sleep until noon.
Go home and take a hot bath, then put this on and go to sleep.
Stop worrying. I already made all the preparations.
I'm a worrywart.
I agree.
Gaston has an oddly favorable impression of Zhao Jian Ting.
He's okay with the meeting in the afternoon?
No problems. It's at 3 p.m.
Manager Lu will take him to the conference room.
You're always very thorough.
Gaston only asked one question.
What was it?
He asked why Mr. Zhao is single.
Surprising.
Even the president of France is still single.
Your response is better than mine.
What did you say?
I said he might have had a bad experience when he was younger.
Too common, isn't it?
A response like that carries a negative connotation.
Headhunters wouldn't respond like that.
The contract has been revised.
It'll be in your inbox before the weekend.
You're welcome. Bye.
Why are you still here? Didn't Yi Mei tell you guys to go home?
Chairman Zheng, I just woke up. I can't sleep anymore.
That's so hilarious.
Yu Cheng Fei is so funny.
What's wrong?
It's nothing. Just lost in thought.
It's still early. Why don't you sleep more?
Five hours of sleep is enough.
Yi Mei.
Your outfit looks nice.
What ideas do you have for the company's future development?
New hires, division of work, and expand scope of business.
I've brought that up before.
Expansion is necessary, but the key is how we do it.
How?
If we consider this location as our headquarters
then while we expand here
we'll need to set up branch offices in other cities.
Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou would be the first cities.
That's the pattern all headhunting firms take.
Someone proposed a two-year plan to become a listed company.
What do you guys think?
Do you think it's a good idea or not feasible?
Mission impossible.
It's just a fantasy.
Mission impossible?
What about you?
I'm afraid to think too far.
All I can think about is hiring more people
and strengthening every department, especially accounting.
Having a dream is good.
If it can't be realized by relying on yourself
then it will just be painful.
If we choose to go the path of becoming a listed company...
what we can do, we'll do on our own.
What we can't do, we can hire professionals.
Some dreams can be realized with the help of others.
Chairman Zheng, I'm not opposed to the idea.
The work has to be done anyway.
Take it one step at a time.
There is a top enterprise that refuses to go public.
They have sufficient reason for not going public.
They said going public may not necessarily be a good thing.
I originally wanted to hire people to do work.
In your scenario, the new hires will be the ones doing the ordering around.
So what will we become?
Are you guys worried your own interests and status will be--
You're jumping to conclusions.
It's too sudden.
I've really never thought about this before.
Shouldn't we think about this some more?
That's reasonable.
I thought you two would give it two thumbs up.
Instead, you're in opposition.
No, we're just...
[Director Bi: Zhao Jian Ting hands in resignation tomorrow.]
Done!
What is it? Just stick to talking.
Zhao Jian Ting had a pleasant talk with the boss of Bank of the Mediterranean.
Your night of hard work paid off.
Zhao Jian Ting is handing in his resignation tomorrow.
That's truly worth celebrating.
Generally speaking, if we present three candidates to the client
how many candidates are you supposed to provide me with?
10 to 15.
Lisa, you tell me.
12 to 15.
And now?
Only half of that! I hope you can do better than that.
We can do this!
Hello, Mr. Chen.
Yes, it's been a long time.
Are you and Ms. Kui still in Yunnan?
When?
How old was he?
Over 70.
He was born in 1941. He was 74 already.
I've heard Mr. Chen say
his father was born on the day the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor.
This is a good thing.
Having to live in pain is torment for everyone.
Now Mr. Chen and Ms. Kui won't have to worry anymore.
Headhunters will descend on him again.
Has there been news of Yuan Kun?
Thank you.
This pu'er tea is from his father's collection.
It was found in the old house. It tastes very fine.
There's no need to be so somber.
He fell asleep and never woke up. At least he didn't suffer.
Is there anything we can do?
We can help pick up and drop off friends and family coming in.
Transportation services are very convenient now.
No need to trouble yourselves. Thank you.
[Luo Yi Ren]
I have a call. Make yourselves at home.
Have some tea.
Are you and Kui going back to Yunnan together?
There's still a burial ceremony.
It's simpler now.
There doesn't need to be a memorial tablet in the ancestral hall.
A photo is sufficient.
And then?
What do you mean?
Are you still headhunting?
I know there's an open road before you.
We're just curious where your next stop will be.
I might launch a few wine funds with a French company.
I don't seek large profit, just the joy in managing it.
Ms. Kui, are you following Mr. Chen?
Do I have another choice?
We are... inseparable.
Excuse me, I have a call.
Let me tell you a story.
I have a friend who works on Wall Street in financial investment
and on a very large scale.
Two days ago, he asked Chen to be CEO.
Chen turned him down.
In the end, he even left two lines of a poem.
"Do not you see the five Western Han mausoleums"
"bare of flowers and wine, tilled to farm?"
He wrote it in Chinese.
My foreigner friend even found someone to translate it.
He finally understood Chen didn't want to go.
He then sent me an email
saying he respected Chen's decision
but he also gave me a word of advice.
He told me that for the sake of my family
I need to take Chen to see a psychologist.
Take your time talking. I have to leave.
I have to check the deposit in transit.
Let's leave together, then.
Stay a bit longer.
The Chens would appreciate company at this time.
Give me your key. Catch a ride back with Lin.
Drive carefully.
I'll walk you out.
Thank you for coming.
My deepest condolences, Kui.
Thank you for coming.
Drive carefully.
How do I get to the exit?
Turn around, make a left, and you'll see a flowerbed
and then another left will take you to the exit.
- Thank you. - You're welcome.
I have a call.
Xiao Hong, find a place to eat near the bank.
I'll be a bit late. I'll contact you when I get there.
Hello.
Hello. What a coincidence.
I took a wrong turn.
I saw you when I was turning around.
I thought I was mistaken.
You just landed?
Yes. Mr. Chen Sr. passed away.
Kui said she was lonely, so I came to keep her company.
Kui is lucky to have a friend like you.
Have a seat.
Yi Ren.
Maybe I'm reading too much into things. I hope you don't mind.
Why would I? Tell me what it is.
Back in the house, I saw Kui receive a phone call.
Now, I'm guessing it was from you.
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