Chapter 3: The Confident Speech!
Chapter 3: A Confident Speech!
“Hello, may I ask your company’s address…”
“Are you asking about the headquarters or a branch office?”
“What? Your company has branches?”
“Yes, the headquarters is located in Wakanda, the African division of the Afro-Asian continent, at 39 Black Panther Plaza…”
“Ah? I’ve never heard of that, is it overseas?”
“Yes, currently overseas…”
“And what about the branch?”
“The branch is in Yanjing, Huaxia…”
“…”
“…”
Evening.
The sunset painted the sky in a blaze of colors.
Zhang Yang stood at the doorway, a loudspeaker playing the song “Jasmine.” He smiled calmly as he faced the bustling street, filled with passersby.
Along the way, people whispered and pointed.
Some tentatively handed him their resumes and bombarded him with questions.
Zhang Yang, coming from another world, wore a radiant smile at this moment. Under the scrutiny and doubt of everyone around him, he answered each question earnestly.
His gaze was sincere and crystal clear, inspiring genuine trust deep within people’s hearts…
Wakanda!
What kind of country was that?
Many stood dumbfounded for a long time, yet no one could make sense of it.
They were utterly unfamiliar with the name.
Never heard of it!
“Why should we believe you? You don’t even have a booth here. If I’m not mistaken, you were just a job applicant this morning, right? And as far as I recall, you only have a high school diploma. More importantly, I can’t find your company anywhere, nor this country. Can you explain why?” Several applicants stared at Zhang Yang, their eyes full of skepticism.
“I’m new to the gaming industry and don’t fully understand the current situation of Huaxia gaming companies. So I came as an applicant to gauge the standing of these big companies… Initially, I planned to compete alongside you as an ordinary person, but instead, I met only alienation and rejection. Now, thinking it over, I might as well lay my cards on the table and stop pretending…”
“???”
The sunset’s golden light bathed Zhang Yang’s face.
His expression grew even more sincere.
His voice was gentle yet resolute, imbued with an unshakable confidence that no one quite understood.
It was an indescribable aura—many inexplicably felt this man was trustworthy.
And so…
Zhang Yang received a few more tentative resumes.
“Mr. Zhang, can you answer why we can’t find any information about your company? Please don’t dodge this question! Also, how do you explain your high school diploma? I find it hard to believe that a large company would hire someone with only a high school diploma as HR.”
“…”
Not far away,
The young lady from EarthNet could no longer contain herself. The recruitment event was over, and she should have gotten on the bus to leave, but instead, she walked over and fixed her gaze on Zhang Yang.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Yang smiled even more brightly.
“There is a sequence to learning; those who advance become teachers.”
“Academic qualifications are indeed a milestone—they prove that you once devoted yourself to study and demonstrate your achievements at that stage, but they do not define the future…”
“Mr. Zheng Yuanjie once said in his book: It doesn’t matter whether your diploma is recognized by the state; what matters is whether your ability is recognized.”
“I hope that in our company, meritocracy will prevail. We will value character and ability. Academic credentials can be considered, but they must not become the primary criterion for promotion.”
“In reality, although compulsory education is now widespread, many children in remote, impoverished counties have to walk over twenty miles daily just to attend elementary school. Often, they live in information-poor, narrow-minded environments. In large cities, many things are easily obtained with a wave of a hand, but for them, these are dreams… Even if they graduate, opportunities are scarce. I’ve seen many companies’ resumes; they emphasize internship experience. When they see that you studied abroad, their eyes light up, but when they see you worked as a waiter, they frown. Yet they overlook real ability and sometimes even refuse chances due to physical disabilities…”
“What is a dream? It is a pursuit, something you long for even in your sleep. Our universe’s technology offers more than just a job; it provides a chance for advancement, a chance to learn, a chance to dream…”
“…”
The HR lady from EarthNet felt her heart flutter uncontrollably.
She watched Zhang Yang passionately address the crowd.
His voice rose and fell—sometimes restrained, sometimes soaring, always inspiring.
She felt herself being moved.
She parted her lips to retort…
But she realized Zhang Yang was already silencing whatever she might say.
She found herself utterly speechless.
Who was Mr. Zheng Yuanjie?
And before him, who was Ostrovsky?
At that moment,
She felt like an ignorant student before Zhang Yang.
She could only watch his performance.
……………………………………
In a corner,
Stammering and from a remote countryside, Zhong Chongwen listened and felt goosebumps rise all over.
The next moment…
His nose prickled with tears.
Clutching his resume, his throat tightened painfully.
Walking twenty miles daily to attend elementary school!
That described them…
Even him!
In that instant, a flood of emotions brewed within him…
He pushed through the crowd.
“I, I, I… here, this is my, my resume… I…”
“…”
He was nervous and stammering—he truly had some physical impairments.
Meanwhile,
A limping figure also approached.
“Mr. Zhang, this is my resume…”
“…”
The sun was setting in the west.
The sky was alight with evening glow.
Zhang Yang saw the figures of Zhong Chongwen and Zhao Hang.
He smiled as he accepted their resumes.
Then, one after another, he took more resumes from others.
After finishing, he smiled contentedly.
“Today’s recruitment was a great success. Thank you all for your support!”
“In the future…”
“Please look forward to our company’s outstanding works…”
“Goodbye, everyone!”
“Mr. Zhong, Mr. Zhao, may I have a detailed conversation with you?”
“…”
Zhang Yang looked at Zhong Chongwen and Zhao Hang.
His expression was serious and sincere.
In truth, he had already reviewed their resumes!
Zhong Chongwen was from the outskirts of Los Angeles, the Riverside Mountains…
He had researched that place carefully.
It was a small mountainous area, now relocated, but ten years ago, the only elementary school was ten miles from Zhong’s village—going back and forth, roughly twenty miles.
Zhao Hang…
Also from Wulai County. From conversations with classmates and his demeanor around others, combined with earlier talks with the EarthNet HR, it was clear he had suffered from polio since childhood.
He harbored some deep insecurities.
In fact…
Zhang Yang’s impromptu, unscripted speech was meant precisely for them!
Like Jiang Ziya fishing with the bait, waiting for willing fish to bite…
They needed a chance.
And Zhang Yang!
From a similar world in 2021!
He believed he could give them that chance!
(End of chapter)