Chapter 11: Chapter 11 Making a Living by One's Looks_1
On the twelfth floor of Yafang Tower, Jian Ren stood by the floor-to-ceiling window and saw Qin Hai and Qiao Wei get into a taxi. A smug cold smile appeared on his face as he turned and asked, "Xiao Hui, have you gotten in touch with your friend?"
"Director, rest assured, I've already spoken to my friend. They will definitely be turned away at the door, and even if they manage to meet Bald Hou, there's no way they'll be able to close that deal," Xue Hui said respectfully from behind Jian Ren.
Jian Ren nodded and his gaze unintentionally drifted to the trash can in the corner where the stainless steel teacup crushed by Qin Hai lay. Recalling the scene from that morning when Qin Hai had threatened him, a sinister and venomous glint flickered in Jian Ren's eyes.
Although Xue Hui had no idea why Jian Ren suddenly wanted to target Qin Hai, he was absolutely thrilled about it. Like Jian Ren, he too remembered the embarrassing moment in the cafeteria when Qin Hai had humiliated him in public, and he couldn't help but sneer inwardly.
"Director, that kid doesn't have a clue, and even though Group Leader Qiao is with him, with my friend's help, they definitely won't be able to sign today. You just need to block them before the end of the workday and have them hand over the contract they signed. As long as they can't deliver, heh heh, no matter how thick-skinned that kid is, he won't be able to stay," Xue Hui whispered to Jian Ren as he edged closer.
Xue Hui's words brightened Jian Ren's eyes, "You mean, force him to produce the contract in front of everyone in the company, and then make him look like a fool? Excellent idea, what a great plan!"
Jian Ren rubbed his hands together excitedly, then patted Xue Hui's shoulder, joyfully saying, "Not bad at all, you've really got what it takes. Xiao Hui, rest assured, once this is over, I will recommend you to President Lin for the position of Deputy Director of the Marketing Department."
Xue Hui was over the moon, "Thank you, Director!"
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Qin Hai and Qiao Wei, who had already left the building, had no idea that they had been set up. Rushing all the way, they finally arrived at Sihai Company. Before entering, Qiao Wei once again reminded him, "Xiao Qin, the person in charge of the procurement department of Sihai Company is called Hou Dabao, he is not easy to deal with. After we go in, don't say anything, don't get angry at anything you hear, and just follow my lead, you got it?"
"I've already got it down!" Qin Hai chuckled, "Sister Qiao, you've said that more than a dozen times on our way here."
Qiao Wei gave a bitter smile and sighed, "To be honest, if it weren't for your intervention this morning to help me, Jian Ren wouldn't be targeting you like this. This time, you've really gotten involved because of me."
"Sister Qiao, don't talk like that. Not to mention that you're still my superior, but given how much you've looked out for me recently, wouldn't I be inhuman if I didn't help you?" Qin Hai replied with a smile.
Qiao Wei nodded upon hearing his response, and with a smile, said, "Alright, let's not talk about this now. Let's hope we have some good luck today and nail this contract."
Sihai Company, like Yafang Group, was also a large corporation, with its offices housed in a towering skyscraper. Qiao Wei and Qin Hai entered the building and headed straight to the procurement department of Sihai Company.
No sooner had they walked in than a man with glasses approached them. Qiao Wei quickened her pace, reached the man, and asked, "Secretary Liu, hello, is your manager Hou in?"
Secretary Liu glanced at Qin Hai as he shook Qiao Wei's hand, with a pleasant expression, he said, "What a coincidence, Manager Hou has just gone to a meeting."
"Gone to a meeting?" Qiao Wei felt a sinking feeling in her heart. After exchanging a glance with Qin Hai, she asked again, "Then, when might Manager Hou be done with the meeting?"
"That's really hard to say. It might be an hour, or it might go on until the evening," Secretary Liu replied with a grin, "Why, does Group Leader Qiao have something urgent for our Manager Hou?"
"It's all about that contract." Qiao Wei chuckled bitterly. After thinking for a moment, she continued, "Secretary Liu, could you find a place for us to rest? We'd like to wait for Manager Hou."
"Of course, not a problem at all!" Secretary Liu courteously led Qiao Wei and Qin Hai into a small meeting room. After serving them tea, he stepped out the room and closed the door behind him. Glancing around, he took out his phone from his pocket, dialed Xue Rong's number, and said softly, "It's done!"
After hanging up, Secretary Liu picked up a folder in the office and then pushed open the door to the manager's office next to him, respectfully addressing the bald man behind the desk, "Manager, here are the documents you requested."
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Time flew by, and before they knew it, Qin Hai and Qiao Wei had already been waiting in the small meeting room for over two hours, with only about an hour left until the end of the workday.
During that time, Secretary Liu would come in about every half hour to pour tea, serve water, and even bring in some snacks, being incredibly polite.
Qiao Wei had lost track of how many times she had checked her watch, her brows frowning, her beautiful eyes brimming with anxiety. Qin Hai, on the other hand, was quite calm. Seeing Qiao Wei checking her watch again, he lightly laughed and said, "Sister Qiao, there's no need to be so anxious. I don't believe that Jamine Ren would dare fire me over a single contract."
Qiao Wei let out a sigh, "You don't understand Minister Jian. He is narrow-minded and has a powerful backer within the company; many people have suffered at his hands. I bet he hates you to death right now. If we can't secure this contract today, he will definitely find a way to force you out of the company."
Has a backer?
Qin Hai couldn't help but smother a laugh. Could that dastardly backer possibly be bigger than his own? His wife was Lin Qingya, who could be more formidable than their President? Of course, such thoughts weren't suitable to share openly with Qiao Wei. Seeing her looking so worried, Qin Hai found an excuse to slip out of the meeting room.
The hallway was eerily quiet. Qin Hai casually strolled along, first visiting the restroom and then leisurely wandering around.
At that moment, the door to the ladies' restroom opened, and a girl came out. Qin Hai quickly approached her with a wide grin, "Beautiful, hello, may I ask you a question?"
"You... what do you want to ask?"
"Is Manager Hou in his office?"
"Yes, Manager Hou has been in the office this whole time!" As the tall and handsome Qin Hai got closer, the girl's heart was swooning, her eyes sparkling with countless little stars.
Whoosh!
A gust of wind passed by, and when the girl opened her eyes again, the spot in front of her was empty.
The girl's beautiful eyes were filled with confusion, and she stood there perplexed for a moment, wondering if she had just dreamed it all.
Meanwhile, at the door of the purchasing department manager's office in Sihai Company, Qin Hai lifted his foot and kicked towards the tightly closed door.
With a loud bang, the thick door made of expensive wood collapsed, making the whole floor tremble.
Behind the desk, a bald man slowly raised his head, his eyes flickering sharply.