novelraw Chapter 130 Resigning to Determine Career Direction
Chapter 130 Resigning to Determine Career Direction
Qiu Yingying held her resignation letter and stood outside Chairman Liu's office for half a minute.
The office area was still bustling with the sounds of keyboards and discussions. Colleagues in the planning department were arguing heatedly about the next brand promotion proposal. Meanwhile, she had become a "frequent visitor to leave" in the office lately. This was her fifth time taking leave this month, for the recording of a food variety show next week. Her schedule was packed full, with three days of variety shows, two brand live broadcasts, and a seasonal food short video. She simply couldn't balance her regular work at GG Company.
Her food blogging account, "Yingying Comes to Eat," is no longer a side business.
With 150 million followers and a stable monthly income of over 30 yuan, plus the money earned from system check-ins and previous rewards, she has now completely achieved financial freedom and no longer has to worry about making a living.
But the constant back and forth between the two sides made her increasingly tired: just a few days ago she finished recording a four-hour live-stream store visit and rushed back to the company to meet with clients while still wearing makeup.
Last Friday, I took leave to film a tutorial and brought the project proposal home, working on it until the wee hours of the morning.
Without an agent to help manage her schedule, she had to handle everything herself, big or small. She had wanted to find an assistant to share the burden for a long time, but she hadn't had time to screen them. She endured this situation for about half a year, and the thought of resigning changed from "occasionally thinking about it" to "having to take action".
She took a deep breath and knocked on the door. "Come in." Mr. Liu's voice was cheerful. He looked up and saw her, then smiled and pointed to the chair opposite him. "I was just looking for you. Your 'Yingying Comes to Eat' is really popular lately. My daughter follows your updates every day."
Qiu Yingying was stunned for a moment, and her initial anxiety lessened considerably. She handed over her resignation letter: "Chairman Liu, thank you and the company for taking care of me all this time. This is my resignation letter."
Chairman Liu picked up the application and glanced at it. Without asking any questions, he spoke first: "I guessed this was what you came for. You've been taking leave a lot lately, and I can tell you're not focused on this."
She put down the application, leaned forward slightly, and said, "In the past few years at the company, you've progressed from a planning assistant to someone who can work independently. We've all seen your progress. Now you have a better future, more fans, and a stable income. The company has no reason to stop you."
Qiu Yingying's nose tingled, and she quickly composed herself: "I am truly grateful to you and the company. When I first entered the industry, I didn't know anything. It was you who let me participate in big projects, and the seniors were also willing to teach me. From GG planning and media liaison to traffic operation and brand cooperation, I learned all these skills here."
She paused, then said seriously, "I want to start my own business later, an e-commerce live streaming company. If I hadn't accumulated media and Google experience here, I wouldn't even dare to think about it. Once the team is built, I can devote myself entirely to the business."
Chairman Liu nodded, his eyes full of appreciation: "Your idea is excellent, and you have the ability to execute it. You already have a fan base in the food industry, plus you understand Google and operations, and you have a solid financial foundation, giving you a higher starting point than many entrepreneurs. Go for it! If you encounter any problems or need help connecting resources, you can come back and talk to me."
"Thank you!" Qiu Yingying stood up and bowed deeply. "I will never forget the company's support. In the future, I will definitely do my best to contribute to the company."
As she stepped out of Chairman Liu's office, many colleagues noticed something amiss and gathered around to greet her. Sister Li, from her team, patted her on the shoulder: "We knew you were destined for greatness! 'Yingying Come Eat' is incredibly popular now. Don't forget us when you become a big boss!"
"How could that be!" Qiu Yingying replied with a smile. "If it weren't for you teaching me how to discuss cooperation details with suppliers when I was working on that snack brand promotion project, I would have definitely messed it up. And last time, it was Xiao Zhang who helped me optimize the pacing of the live stream script. I'll always remember everyone's kindness. I'm still looking for an assistant now, but once I'm done with this busy period, I'll definitely treat everyone to a meal."
Colleagues offered their blessings in a flurry, some jokingly saying they'd ride her livestream traffic, others advising her not to overwork herself while starting her own business and to quickly find a reliable assistant if no one helped her. The atmosphere was lively and heartwarming. Qiu Yingying responded to each of them, her heart filled with reluctance to part, but even more so with anticipation for the future.
The resignation process went smoothly. When the HR handed her the resignation certificate, they smiled and said, "Sister Qiu, please pay more attention to our company's brand in the future. We hope to have the opportunity to cooperate! We've all seen your live-streaming sales ability."
"Definitely!" Qiu Yingying took the certificate and carefully put it away. Stepping out of the company building, the sunlight shone on her. She took out her phone and looked at the constant stream of fan messages popping up in the "Yingying's Food Corner" backend. Some were urging her to update, some were recommending food locations, and many brands were sending private messages to discuss cooperation. She recalled the skills she had learned at GG Company: how to analyze user needs, how to plan attractive content, how to connect with brand resources, and how to optimize traffic conversion. These experiences were like laying the foundation for her entrepreneurial path.
She opened her notes, which contained information on several candidates applying for the assistant position. She hadn't had time to think about them before, but now she finally had time to carefully screen them.
Thinking that her assistant could help her manage her schedule and coordinate collaborations, allowing her to focus on content creation, building a team, and establishing her e-commerce live-streaming company, Qiu Yingying couldn't help but smile. She planned to ask Fan Shengmei if she would be willing to be her assistant, currently responsible for coordinating connections. Fan Shengmei had extensive connections and was good-looking enough to appear on camera and sell products; later, she could do beauty live-streaming.
With over 100 million yuan in savings, the trust of 1.5 million fans, the skills accumulated by GG Company, and the assistant who will soon be in place, she is full of confidence for the future.
Her career goals are crystal clear. Next, she will take it one step at a time. First, she will find an assistant, then connect with high-quality suppliers, do a good job in food live streaming, then expand into other fields, and finally make her e-commerce live streaming company gain a foothold in the food industry and carve out a niche for herself.
A gentle breeze, carrying the warmth of spring, blew by. Qiu Yingying took a deep breath and strode forward. She knew the road to entrepreneurship wouldn't be smooth, but she was prepared, full of passion and confidence, resolutely pursuing her goal towards the light.