Section 2
She smiled, opening a can of chicken essence: "So, what do you think you can do?"
Xu Nanzheng was very familiar with Xiao Yu's habits. In recent years, due to frequent business trips, no matter how late it was, he would always have a meal after getting off the plane. Therefore, without any consultation, he directly took her to the Beijing Hotel and casually had some food.
After speaking, Xiao Yu naturally handed the luggage to Xu Nanzheng and simply waved goodbye before leaving
There are no contributions, but there is also hard work
A pair of eyes that are close at hand, once you gaze into them, you can never look away.
Xiao Yu was momentarily taken aback, and then suddenly realized that these two individuals had indeed met before
Xu Nanzheng quickly opened a room for her. It was not until just now when the waiter brought the door card that he seemed to suddenly remember something. While tossing the card to her, he slowly said, "I will soon be at the next company. Are you interested in becoming a public relations manager?"
As the stars were about to turn against her, she finally had an idea and immediately whispered to the junior executive, "You go contact a masseur to come directly to the set. The client will finish eating in half an hour, and they must be here by then." The junior executive was so nervous that he felt he might die, saying, "Half an hour? We're so remote here, how is that even possible..."
On the day of the shoot, the celebrity spokesperson chewed gum for the entire morning, to the point of feeling nauseous. The client even complained that the celebrity's mouth shape was not perfect enough and that her expression while eating did not convey enough enjoyment
The most frightening experience was when those so-called clients got drunk and started causing a scene with another group. Just when things were getting out of hand, she drove up and had to deal with the aftermath. At that time, I had just started university and had never been to such an occasion. To this day, I find it amusing to recall how I had to pull out money from his wallet while surrounded by many women who were completely naked from the waist up.
This is not the first time she has heard this.
The room for two people is on the first floor. He helped her arrange the boxes, and it was only then that Xiao Yu suddenly remembered the question about Xiang Lan. Pretending to be somewhat indifferent, he asked, "You resigned, what about Xiang Lan? Isn't she still in her probation period?"
Xiao Yu was left in a state of both amusement and exasperation by her question, but helplessly, since this little executor already knew that he was acquainted with Xu Nan Zheng, he could only respond with a sound of agreement
"Decision-making errors must have someone accountable for them," he threw the towel onto the table, "I can't just let my subordinates leave, can I? Even if they want to take responsibility, no one, whether inside or outside the company, would acknowledge it. If I leave, it would actually be a courtesy to keep their positions."
It was not too hot, but at just the right temperature. As she took it in her hands, a comfortable sense of drowsiness began to rise within her. After wiping her hands, she felt it was still not enough, so she simply covered her face with it and lay back on the sofa.
Xiao Yu chuckled and said, "Who are you trying to fool? Your Japanese is better than mine."
With just a glance from Xu Nanzheng, she completely surrendered and exchanged a few words with the several young girls. In fact, her secondary specialization was in Spanish, and her Japanese was not particularly good; she could only manage a few phrases. Fortunately, the young girls were gracious enough to understand her. Regrettably, after casting a couple more glances at Xu Nanzheng, they simply said goodbye and left, embracing each other.
She made a sound of acknowledgment, stood up, and followed him upstairs
The little girl was almost red in the face, holding back her words.
Xu Nanzheng drew the curtains for her and casually remarked, "You have merely sponsored a student; do you expect me to be responsible for her work for a lifetime?" Just a single sentence had alleviated all her emotions
Moreover, he bears all his pain by himself
She hesitated for a long time regarding Xu Nanzheng's invitation
He did not give a clear answer: "One cannot stop in this line of work; I am merely helping a friend, taking the lead temporarily"
At last, the masseur arrived, and Xiao Yu coaxed the client to the lounge, which finally eased the situation somewhat
Xiao Yu then remembered Han Ning, politely took a step back, and stood beside Han Ning: "This is Han Ning from Han and Tu Bookstore," and then gestured to Xu Nanzheng, "Xu Nanzheng."
"It's just a transition," he stood up and said, "There's no need to rush to tell me, think it through first"
He rarely does not wear a suit; he only wore a black short-sleeve shirt, casually paired with camouflage pants and military boots
"I already had breakfast before getting on the plane," Han Ning glanced at Xiao Yu and said, "Since Xiao Yu has someone to pick him up, I will take my leave first"
Han Ning squinted her eyes and said, half in jest, "What can I do? The four years at the military academy have worn me down; I even have to write a self-criticism just to talk to my female classmates. My father won't let me go abroad, fearing that if I go too far, I won't be able to see him. In the end, I can only escape to Beijing."
Xiao Yu was taken aback: "Next one? So soon?"
Xiao Yu changed to a more comfortable position, resting on the armrest of the sofa and repeatedly agreeing: "Yes, everyone is watching you, so I say that most people who work hard do so without any reward. What does Uncle Fan say?"
She looked up at him, and for a moment, she felt an impulse to embrace him, but in the end, not even a finger moved, and she merely smiled lazily and said, "I almost fell asleep"
Not knowing if it was due to exhaustion, she suddenly thought of Xu Nanzheng
Several Japanese girls walked past him, constantly taking photos with their phones. As Xiao Yu approached, he saw him frowning while listening to the girls talk, then turning his head to make a puzzled expression and shrugging while saying "sorry".
Xiao Yu was somewhat taken aback: "Why did you suddenly resign? Have you found a better job?"
I have a very good friend who is someone in the family that can handle everything, yet he is quite stubborn and insists on relying on himself. When he started his business in Shanghai, he would accompany a whole table of people for drinks every day in order to negotiate deals. At that time, I was worried about him getting into trouble, so I would drive out at night to pick him up. A grown man like him would drink to the point of losing consciousness, and he ended up in the hospital several times.
After a while, it was Xu Nanzheng who first reached out, putting an arm around his shoulder and saying, "Long time no see"
A single thought can lead to heaven, while another can lead to hell, and this is particularly fitting when applied to Xu Nanzheng.
In fact, after staying in a hotel for so many days, she longed to return home to take a shower and have a good sleep. However, being so late, she did not want to make him exert himself further to take her home
I was actually deceived by Han Ning, and for a moment, my mind was filled with the words she had said to Han Ning, which immediately made me feel somewhat uncomfortable. These words, apart from myself and my two close friends who do not know Xu Nanzheng at all and live far away in Shanghai, I have never told anyone else.
Xiao Yu had both legs resting on one side of the sofa's armrest, barefoot and swinging them while laughing: "A romantic encounter in Tibet"
To her surprise, after a long and exhausting night, she arrived at the company only to have a junior employee stand in front of her and announce his resignation
She smiled and said, "When a mistake is made, it is the company's loss. In the face of loss, no one will calculate who suffered, but rather who made the mistake and who achieved merit. This is what I learned from copying."
At around 3 a.m., there were no other people present except for the two of them, and it was very quiet
In fact, the love he received from his parents was always very limited. She could empathize with this feeling, likely due to the nature of being from a military family, where independence is inherently instilled, and one must take responsibility for oneself. ... When she was in university, she would receive only three phone calls from her father each semester, each lasting just a few minutes, mostly consisting of reminders not to make mistakes and the like
The romanticism of others' fleeting moments is indeed enchanting, while he is caught in a tempest of blood and gore
"By nature, I dare not; I am forever just a smooth talker," Xu Nanzheng tossed the car keys to Xiao Yu, "Shall we go for a late-night snack together?"
Even the closest person cannot find a breakthrough to comfort him
Xu Nanzheng patted him on the shoulder: "I really didn't expect that your father would allow you to come to Beijing"
She thought for a moment and then said, "Alright, anyway, I am too lazy to move."
After hearing so many unfortunate stories, the little executive probably felt a sense of balance. Just as she was about to leave the office, she suddenly seemed to remember something and turned back to look at her mysteriously: "Boss, is that friend you mentioned Xu Nanzheng from 3GR? I have read about his entrepreneurial history, and it seems to include a segment like that."
Xu Nanzheng regarded him with a hint of scrutiny, while Han Ning merely smiled and remained silent
It is mandatory, with no room for negotiation
The capital airport at midnight is still bustling with a continuous flow of people
Xu Nanzheng stood beside her, pondering for a moment, then smiled and tapped her knee with a tennis racket: "It's a good choice, but also a bad one; it depends on whether you can keep him in check." Xiao Yu said nothing and handed him a bottle of water: "You really have stamina; I can barely stand anymore and just want to sleep." He took the water and sat down: "Do you want me to book you a room?"
He asked her: "What’s wrong? Are you really that tired?"
It is a pity that one born with the spirit of a soldier does not attend a military academy
From a distance, she found it amusing as those little girls continued to chatter away. He finally helplessly looked at Xiao Yu, who was walking towards him, and said, "Tell her and the others that I will not take a photo."
The small executor feels deeply wronged: "I just don't want to do this anymore. Here, I can't accomplish anything every day; all I do is order lunch boxes for the team, book taxis, reserve meeting rooms, and assist with copying and printing. Today, I even have to find a massage therapist. I feel that everything I learned in university is of no use."
It is possible that after arriving in Beijing, one may actually experience discomfort due to the local environment.
Han Ning laughed and said: "It has been a long time since we last met"
Xiao Yu observed that his expression did not seem to be a joke, and with a smile, he mocked, "What, have you transformed into a professional manager?"
When a man dons a military uniform, it invariably enhances his presence by seven points, and this is by no means an exaggeration. Xiao Yu suddenly recalled a few years ago when he traveled to Russia with him; wearing camouflage attire, he appeared even more imposing than the locals, his stature and demeanor overshadowing those who accompanied him
He casually picked one up and threw it to Xiao Yu
In addition to the exceptionally difficult clients tormenting her, she is utterly overwhelmed and at her wit's end
Thinner than five years ago
He seems not to care much: "He should know, and won't say anything; the path is one that he has to forge himself"
Xiao Yu was somewhat silent until the little girl asked, "What happened next?" She then smiled and said, "There is no next. Look, even those born with a silver spoon can work hard like this, so why can't you? Since you have made a choice, you should strive to do your best. Everyone wants to succeed, but if you can't even manage a taxi fare of a few dozen yuan, how can you possibly handle a project worth millions?"
She squinted at him and countered with a question: "Have you resigned?"
Is he your boyfriend?" Xiao Zhixing's eyes sparkled, "Did you not say that you only studied at university in Shanghai and returned right after graduation? If you are still in university, how can you drive out at midnight to pick him up? Don't say it doesn't matter, I don't believe that.
A tall hotel service attendant bent down and presented two warm towels in front of him
"Everyone starts from being a small errand runner," Xiao Yu sighed lightly, pushing a chair over for her to sit down. "I remember when I first started working, I happened to encounter a FENDI show. In order to copy the press release for all the media the next day, I stayed up all night guarding the photocopier, and only finished organizing everything by dawn. In the end, I still got scolded by my boss for it, just because I used a stapler to bind the documents, which affected the aesthetics," she said, shaking the small bottle in her palm. "Isn't that unfair? I didn't sleep all night, and in the end, I still got scolded."
She lay there in a daze, feeling that it would be fine to just sleep away. Just as she was feeling a bit uncomfortable from the towel pressing down on her, she suddenly felt warmth dissipate, and a cool breeze touched her face. She wearily opened her eyes and found him leaning over, looking at her.
After finishing her meal, she sat outside the tennis court to rest, watching him complete several hundred powerful backhand strokes, just as she happened to finish her third cup of coffee.
He suddenly asked her as he walked out: "How do you know Han Ning?"