Chapter 45

Speaking of which, Catherine still knew a few skilled American financiers from the 1980s, like Soros and the like. But unfortunately, these people who would later become influential figures were still just young men at the time.

Moreover, the United States truly transformed from an "industrial nation" to a "financial nation" due to the pressure of the Cold War with the Soviet Union. Some say that the Soviet Union collapsed before the United States because the U.S. began its financial pivot.

Leaving aside whether finance is good or not, famous financial books also started to appear in the 1970s. It was very difficult to find good financial talent for her company now.

Of course, it didn't necessarily have to be financial talent.

Catherine thought that practical doers were also good, but she was afraid that if the CEO was a doer, they might fail in the competition with other opponents.

This was a very debatable issue.

Thus, Catherine found herself in a dilemma.

But when she thought about it, she realized that she didn't have to be so conflicted.

If she couldn't find financial talent, could others find it? Could financial talent be very useful without the help of the state? And the CEO isn't a trader!

Considering this, Catherine decided that her CEO didn't have to be the best, but they must have a broad perspective and be someone she could trust.

With this in mind, Catherine had a candidate in mind.

Then, it was another Friday. After finishing her afternoon classes, Catherine hurried home.

"I'm back."

Bruce opened the door and sighed in relief. Tomorrow was the weekend, and he was considering whether to go out and play, but given the recent activism of the Black movement, he decided to stay home.

Bruce hated racists, but he also disliked Black people.

"Dear, how was it at the company?" Emma smiled and came forward, while Catherine sat to the side, looking at her expectantly.

Damn, is today some important day?

No, that's not right...

"It's okay, not too bad."

Bruce shrugged.

As a man with Jewish heritage, Bruce was quite intelligent. He immediately noticed that the atmosphere today was different.

"What's going on?"

He asked.

"Catherine started a company," Emma said first.

"I know that, I found the factory in Georgia."

"Yes, and the company is doing well and is very popular," Emma smiled. She really cared about Catherine and had already noticed that Catherine wasn't that enthusiastic about ballet. American parents are generally more relaxed with their children. Although Emma loved ballet, if Catherine told her she didn't want to continue, she wouldn't force her. Children have their own paths, and seeing them grow up happily and become happy people is perhaps what parents truly desire.

"I know."

Like Emma, Bruce also cared about his daughter. He had some knowledge about her Ark Company and the Hogwarts Magic Factory, but only from an external perspective. He didn't want to pry into things his daughter didn't want him to know.

Catherine's factory was running at full capacity, printing various models, packaging them, and the sales performance was quite good.

"Yes, so Catherine is very busy, but she also needs to study. What do you think should be done?"

"Refine the roles, hire some capable employees, and fire those who are just taking up space. That's about it," Bruce explained.

"Yes, my company lacks a core manager," Catherine said.

Bruce was a bit puzzled: "Core manager... CEO? Does your company need this?"

Catherine tilted her head: "Hehe, I hope my company can become the puppet master controlling America~"

Bruce shook his head in exasperation.

"Be realistic."

Catherine pouted, unable to help but sigh at her humorless stepfather.

"Maybe it can develop into a multinational corporation. But I haven't considered going public, and if I do, it will probably be a reverse merger. We need a global perspective. Hey, Dad, I don't want to just be a small manufacturing factory. You know, I have the patent for GameTV, and I'm planning to develop it next!"

"You're really... an ambitious girl, Kate."

Bruce had already taken off his shoes and sat at the dining table, picking up the coffee Emma had prepared.

"So—Bruce, Kate wants to hire you as the company's CEO."

"Spit—"

Bruce sprayed out the coffee he had just drunk.

"Cough... cough... What did you say?"

He found it hard to believe.

"Kate wants you to help with the company."

"But... to my daughter's company?" Bruce was dumbfounded.

"Dear, I know it might be embarrassing for a man to work for his child's company, but don't you often complain about your dictatorial general manager? Don't you want to be the dictator yourself? Or do you lack confidence in our child's company?"

Emma sat upright, her expression serious.

Although she was putting on an act, Bruce couldn't really say anything.

"I think... uh... okay... Kate, show me the company's materials. Although I won't go to help, maybe I can give you some advice."

Catherine had already prepared this. To get Bruce to help, she had long prepared the company's materials. She immediately went to her bedroom and brought them out.

Bruce carefully read through the materials Catherine gave him, but the more he read, the more he was stunned.

"Kate, is this company run by you alone? HR department? Management department? General manager... you don't have any of these?" Bruce was incredulous.

"Not exactly... I handle all the decision-making myself. You can consider me the person in charge."

Catherine hadn't really considered some departments. Her sales department was just starting up and had very few people, as merchants often approached her directly. Of course, she had a team of assistants, but the main work was done by Catherine herself. Her company currently had only one factory, and management was very convenient, saving Catherine a lot of money.

But from another perspective, it would be very difficult for such a company to grow.

—This was also why Catherine needed a new CEO and not to continue managing it herself.

Bruce shook his head.

"Maybe I really should help..."

Although the U.S. is known for its hands-off parenting style, Bruce was still very worried about Catherine.

Such a company... is it really okay?

Clearly, such a system needed a major overhaul.