Summit Farmer
Chapter 1636 - 1634: Old Meng Shares His Feelings

Chapter 1636: Chapter 1634: Old Meng Shares His Feelings

Tobia Armstrong personally came to talk to Peter Brown; after calling Peter into his office, Tobia Armstrong kept observing him intently.

The more he observed, the more Tobia admired him, thinking to himself how calm the young man sitting before him appeared, his ability to cultivate his energy was indeed commendable.

This was the kind of talent that the Group Company needed; they must find a way to retain him.

Now, Tobia Armstrong no longer thought about the Carter Clan’s affairs. At his status, no matter how strong the Carter Clan was, they each walked their own paths. Previously, it was just a matter of giving face to the Carter Clan. Now that Peter had shown his abilities and the leaders on his line were appreciative of Peter as well, it was only right to properly nurture him and see if he could be of use to himself.

"Peter, you did very well this time. The company just had a meeting and decided to promote you to deputy manager of the branch company, in charge of technology. What do you think?"

Peter was still not over the shock of Tobia Armstrong’s announcement. Hearing Tobia Armstrong inquiring, he hesitated before saying, "Am I qualified?"

Tobia Armstrong laughed and said, "Why wouldn’t you be qualified? This time you have made quite a name for yourself. As your reputation spreads, whether it’s for knowing three foreign languages or understanding computers, everyone might come poaching you. You’ll need to have a correct analysis of whether to stay with our Group Company or go to another company."

Tobia Armstrong laid out the poaching matter straightforwardly, wanting to see what Peter truly thought.

Others want to poach him too?

Actually, the main purpose of Peter staying with the Group Company was to train himself. The idea of going to another company had never crossed his mind. Going to another company was not as good as staying where he was, especially now that he had some business experiences.

"Mr. Armstrong, I was raised by the Group Company. Even if no one is poaching me right now, even if someone does, I want to stay with the Group Company," Peter immediately made his stance clear.

A broader smile appeared on Tobia Armstrong’s face as he said, "Peter, it’s good that you think this way. Our Group Company is a Provincial Corporation, and as long as it develops well, the opportunities are enormous. Even if you don’t wish to stay in the enterprise, there’s still hope to transition to government departments. Of course, these are distant ideas. Right now, the Group is in a period of significant development, with projects both domestic and international. Your former leader, Henry Ford, will be heading a major project overseas. As we expand, your opportunities will also grow. I originally wanted to place you in the position of project manager, but considering your work experience, we have temporarily put you in this role. As long as you can progress on your own, the Group Company will surely value you."

Peter looked at Tobia Armstrong and said, "In any case, I just need to follow your orders, Mr. Armstrong. Whatever you tell me to do, I’ll do."

Tobia Armstrong’s eyes lit up. Since joining the Group Company, he had wanted to build his own power. He thought to himself that this young man was certainly clever. If possible, he should properly cultivate him; maybe he would indeed become a source of support.

Although he hadn’t entertained such an idea before, now Tobia Armstrong had indeed begun to consider it.

"Alright then, Peter. If there’s anything in the future, you can report directly to me. Make good use of the opportunity."

Peter knew this was Tobia Armstrong’s way of accepting him, but he was also aware that this was just the beginning. To truly integrate into Tobia Armstrong’s power, he still needed to work hard.

When Peter left Tobia Armstrong’s office, he was in a good mood. The public examination he had staged had some effect after all, as he had been promoted again.

Looking within himself below the navel, Peter found that his vision had indeed become clearer.

"Peter, come to my car when you’re outside; let’s go out and gather," Tobia Armstrong said.

As he was walking, Peter received a call from Henry Ford.

After agreeing, Peter found Henry Ford’s car in the parking lot.

When Henry Ford motioned him over, Peter got into his car.

The car soon arrived at a tea house.

Sitting down inside the tea house with Henry Ford, Henry laughed heartily, "Peter, you did splendidly!"

"Brother_Montgomery, to be honest, I feel like I’m dreaming," Peter said.

"Peter, many things require getting used to. On the win-some-lose-some officialdom, who can truly be calm? Even with my extensive experiences, my emotions still fluctuate. This time, I really gained from your success. If it weren’t for you, the Group Company wouldn’t have utilized me so soon."

"Look at what you’re saying. Your ability is obvious, it was only a matter of time."

Offering a cigarette to Peter, Henry took a drag himself and said, "Many things are a matter of Karma. This time, I truly gained from your success. Let’s not talk about this. Now let’s discuss your matters. I heard the company is planning to promote you; they must have talked to you today?"

"Yes, deputy manager of the branch company, ranking third, in charge of technology."

"Hmm, mainly because you’re not a party member, otherwise you might have ranked second. Also, your experience falls short; otherwise, you might have gone straight to being a manager. But this is a good start nevertheless."

"Hmm, that’s how I see it. The deputy manager position is already very good; I never even dared to dream of it before."

With a hearty laugh, Henry said, "The Group Company also wants to retain talent. But to be honest, other companies might offer you a higher wage. What would you do then?"

"Mr. Armstrong mentioned this issue too. I said I wouldn’t leave the Group Company."

Henry nodded slightly and added, "I know you’ve made investments for your uncle. As you grow, such matters will become more frequent. Let me give you a piece of advice. Business is bound to merge with power eventually. It’s either you obey power, or power serves you. Think about that. When you are not doing much, nobody will bother about you, but when you reach a certain level, many eyes will be on you. So, if possible, you should aim for government positions. It’s all about having the right ’hat.’ With the right ’hat,’ you can cover your people, and only then can you grow soundly and steadily."

Looking at Henry Ford, Peter realized this was the first time Henry had spoken to him heart-to-heart.

Seeing Peter’s gaze, Henry continued, "Right now, you might not understand all of this, but when you reach a certain point, you’ll get it. I wouldn’t harm you; I’m just giving you a pointer. Being a Provincial Corporation, upper-level personnel moves are quite common. Haven’t you seen Rylan Williams come and go as he pleases within our Group? So, don’t think about going anywhere else. Develop well within this Group, and your future will be that much greater!"

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