NOVEL NEXT Chapter 509: Doing Business
Shen Yu knew that what she did last night was indeed not appropriate, but she genuinely wanted to be friends with Li Shiqi. Watching Li Shiqi leave without looking back, Shen Yu couldn't understand why Li Shiqi was so angry.
As for Zhou Yuwen's office, Tao Tian gave an explanation for why Jiang Minmin was appointed as the manager of the cultural company. Tao Tian's reasoning was that back in school, Jiang Minmin had participated in exhibitions with her and had some experience with exhibitions and fashion shows. Now, with the arrival of new students and fresh recruits, and some models leaving after graduation, it seemed quite fitting for Jiang Minmin to be the manager.
That's the reasoning.
However, Zhou Yuwen still felt that appointing a newcomer directly as manager seemed to involve a bit of personal favoritism.
Another point is that Zhou Yuwen didn't like Minmin very much, always feeling that this girl had ulterior motives.
Therefore, Zhou Yuwen's opinion was that Jiang Minmin could be the manager, but at the very least, she should intern for half a year and prove herself first.
As for Tao Tian, if she made a mistake, she must face punishment, as Zhou Yuwen has always been clear about rewards and penalties.
So this time, he made Tao Tian bend over the desk.
Zhou Yuwen struck hard a few times from behind, letting her understand the severity, which was meant as a small punishment and warning.
Even though the strikes weren't painful, they still made Tao Tian blush a little, and she eventually pleaded for mercy, saying, "Alright, I know where I was wrong, hubby, please forgive me."
Zhou Yuwen snorted, sat back down, and said, "I don't think you realize your mistake yet."
Tao Tian adjusted her skirt and, with a faint blush still on her face, sat on Zhou Yuwen's leg with a giggle. She said, "How could that be? I already know I was wrong, hubby."
Seeing Tao Tian's attitude, Zhou Yuwen didn't press further. He said, "I may not have as deep feelings for Qu Jing as you do, but no matter what, Qu Jing is still my woman."
It's obvious what Minmin's intentions are to any discerning person.
"You're such a smart woman; I don't believe you can't see it."
Zhou Yuwen said this, looking at Tao Tian, who naturally felt a bit guilty under his gaze and played dumb, saying, "Huh? See what? People always say big chests, no brains. Look at me, I'm obviously that kind of brainless woman."
Saying this, she swayed a little.
Zhou Yuwen laughed when he heard this, gently touching her head, saying, "You're not brainless; in my view, you have three brains."
"You're so annoying~"
Later, Zhou Yuwen chatted a bit more with Tao Tian, saying that as the company grows bigger and more people are involved, those he can truly trust are still few.
"Among all the sisters, you're the rare one who can get things done and is willing to do them. You should help me share the burden. There's no need to seek help outside; both Li Shiqi and Shen Yu, who just joined today, are pretty good. They're true sisters, and you should get closer to them."
Zhou Yuwen said this while holding Tao Tian on his lap.
Tao Tian pouted slightly upon hearing this and nodded, saying she understood.
After some thought, she brought up Jiang Minmin's matter again, hesitating before finally saying, "Hubby, whether you believe it or not, I do have feelings for Minmin, and I think you misunderstand her. Minmin is actually a very simple girl. She might be a bit of a gold digger, but don't you think such girls are easier to handle?"
Zhou Yuwen said, "Alright, I'll consider it."
"I know she's your friend, but company rules are rules. Allowing her to join the company is already for your sake. If she becomes a manager directly, it might not be a big deal breaking the rules, but it would invite gossip, and Minmin doesn't seem like someone who would quietly endure. A few words here and there, and I won't be able to clarify later. You really didn't consider the consequences with this decision."
Tao Tian thought for a moment, feeling that Zhou Yuwen was unwilling to get involved with Minmin.
It was indeed something Tao Tian couldn't quite understand.
Since Zhou Yuwen could accept Qu Jing, why mind adding another Minmin?
But, having already discussed this far, any further conversation would be redundant.
So, Tao Tian nodded and said she got it.
Zhou Yuwen said, "Alright, you can go now."
"Remember to teach your new sisters well," Zhou Yuwen said.
Tao Tian nodded and left.
As October came, the weather visibly started to turn cold. At the beginning of October, the girls were still in tank tops and shorts, but in just half a month's time, even when Zheng Yanyan went to school, she had to add a layer of leggings under her jeans.
Lu Lin teased Zheng Yanyan, saying, "Oh, weren't you the one who claimed not to fear the cold? How come you're feeling chilly now?"
Zheng Yanyan retorted, saying, "Since Zhou Yuwen isn't on campus, why should I dress scantily?"
Zhou Yuwen indeed didn't have time to be at school recently.
It seems like as long as he's not on campus, there's a ton of things to handle.
Since returning from New York in late September, one task after another has kept coming for Zhou Yuwen, from official meetings to company financing; there's never been a break.
The shared bike project, which started in June this year, has already spread widely throughout the Southern Jiangsu Region in three months. Basically, you can find shared bike stations at the gates of every college in Southern Jiangsu, and they have spread to every corner of the city.
When the shared bike project was launched, Zhou Yuwen's slogan was to serve students and give back to society.
At that time, Zhou Yuwen said it was because he had made too much money. In the past, when traveling, the most frustrating thing was having a destination that's not too far yet not too close—too inconvenient to use public transport and too tiring to walk.