Chapter 4, Such Encounters

The smile is quite strange and also very off-putting

Upon arriving at the basement, I approached a young security guard who appeared to be quite amiable, and engaged him in conversation with a broad smile for quite some time. I managed to gather all the information I needed, and then I sat quietly in an empty parking space, patiently waiting

The person was clearly taken aback: "Who are you?"

The car window slowly rolled down, and a middle-aged man wearing sunglasses leaned out, carefully scrutinizing her

She had made up her mind and arrived at the Nord Center at the intersection of Jintian Road and Fuzhong Third Road. First, she made a phone call downstairs, then went directly to the eighteenth floor, which is the office area of the headquarters of Haiwang Chenhui Chain Pharmacy. Dong Chao from the procurement department saw Xu Zhuoyan arrive and immediately expressed his apologies: "General Manager Xu, I’m sorry, our General Manager Lin hasn’t arrived yet. I submitted your materials last week, and you really don’t need to come every day. I will definitely notify you as soon as there is any news!"

Oh! Xu Zhuoyan nodded and said: "Similarly, if it were other pharmacies, our company would also have sales representatives and sales managers visiting. It is precisely because we place great importance on your Haiwang that I have made this trip repeatedly, but how many times has it been? I still haven't seen anyone!"

Now it is better; every day, after a tiring day, she collapses into bed as soon as she gets home. Sometimes, she is too lazy to even cook dinner, and at most, she will boil a bag of instant noodles. When she is in a good mood, she will add a tomato, a bit of seaweed, and a handful of dried shrimp to the noodles, because she hates the feeling of cooking alone in the kitchen. It unconsciously reminds her of the scene in her cousin's love nest—Ziyuan—where Pan Haoru, wearing an apron, skillfully prepares a nutritious dinner for her cousin and the baby, all in an orderly manner. It is hard to associate that version of him with the successful businessman on television or in the conference room, who is always composed and jovial. Once, she envied such scenes, but now, she just wants to forget.

According to the car, one can analyze a person's character. I will go back and analyze it, and see how to talk to him next time we meet. Xu Zhuoyan seems to be casually teasing, appearing to be indifferent.

Xu Zhuoyan was well-prepared, chatting briefly with Dong Chao and the procurement department staff, while constantly checking the time, appearing quite anxious

An hour later, the kind security guard brought her a small stool. This way, she could finally sit more comfortably, sipping on her own mineral water and eating bread. Xu Zhuoyan thought that she should bring a small bag of pickles tomorrow.

What happened to the Audi A8

"I dare not, alright, are you not asking me to be a spy?" Dong Chao chuckled, his eyes darting around.

Once she figured it out, it became easier. She took a bottle of mineral water from the refrigerator and a bag of bread, then walked out of the dormitory. The so-called dormitory was a two-bedroom apartment rented in a youth apartment near the company, and of course, the company was covering the expenses. Currently, Xu Zhuoyan lived alone, which initially made her feel a bit scared. Due to this fear, she chose to stay in the small bedroom, as the confined space seemed to provide a bit more sense of security. Every night before going to bed, she would carefully check the doors and windows, and she always kept the hallway light on. However, even so, during the first week, she found it almost impossible to sleep.

Dong Chao always escorted her to the elevator: "Goodbye, General Manager Xu!"

Oh, I wouldn't dare! Dong Chao said with a sly smile

Xu Zhuoyan casually asked, "Hmm, what car does your boss drive?"

Xu Zhuoyan thought to herself, wearing sunglasses on a cloudy day, how narcissistic, does she think she is a star? She smiled faintly and approached, "Hello! Are you General Lin from Sea King?"

He immediately took off his sunglasses: "So it turns out it's President Xu. Meeting twice within 24 hours, we truly are fated to meet!"

It is indeed better to encounter by chance than to make an appointment. May I ask General Lin for a moment of your time to discuss the matter of 'Shuiyang'? Her demeanor was humble, showing no signs of awkwardness or repression.

Xu Zhuoyan, the Vice President of Shuiyang Cosmetics Company. Suddenly, that person burst into uncontrollable laughter

Waking up from a sleep, taking a shower to wash away the chaos and irritability, and resetting my mood. Yes, I am the indestructible little cockroach, a super invincible optimist. Regardless of the circumstances I face, I not only adapt to my surroundings but also transform with them. I must possess a strong adaptability and live proactively. Life is but a century, merely over 30,000 days and nights, so I must be happy and optimistic

He nodded slightly and said, "Alright, given your thoughtfulness in knowing to wait for me in the parking lot, I will give you half an hour. If you can persuade me within that time, I will consider your plan"

Lin Qifan, the owner of the Haiwang Chenhui chain pharmacy, is also the giant in the Shenzhen pharmaceutical chain industry that Xu Zhuoyan has been searching for tirelessly for half a month, and he is the same "Brother Fan" who had a dispute at the entrance of the Grand Hyatt last night

After a glance, Xu Zhuoyan was immediately stunned on the spot, it was too mocking, it turned out to be him

However, the slightly stiff hand gripping the bag revealed her forbearance

Another half an hour passed, and a black Audi A8 drove over. Xu Zhuoyan stood up and set the bench aside

However, after just a moment of struggle, she changed her mind; she could not blur the lines between personal and professional matters. This is work, and she is a professional manager who must be accountable to the company. Thus, she swiftly turned around again.

The car stopped half a meter in front of her

Xu Zhuoyan took out a small red business card holder from her bag and presented a business card with both hands

Dong Chao felt somewhat awkward, hesitating to speak: "Well, to be honest, everyone is not really interested in your matter, believing that it may not have significant sales, but it does cause quite a bit of trouble. Therefore, I estimate that even if you meet with the boss, you may not get what you wish for. It would be better to return and wait for news. I also feel a bit guilty about you coming here so often"

Ah! Dong Chao said with a bitter smile: "It's not that, for the procurement of general medicines and health products, our department manager can make the decisions. However, for cosmetics like yours entering the store, this is the first time ever, and we are a bit uncertain about it. We do not dare to be the first to take the risk, so we have to report it upwards and wait for the boss's instructions"

Half an hour is enough! What she thought was that being with such a person for half an hour was sufficient, and she did not wish to linger for even a minute longer.

"Please, don't call me that. I'm even younger than you. Just call me by my name!" Xu Zhuoyan turned around and smiled, looking at Dong Chao: "Why is your boss so busy? He doesn't come to the office every day?"

She turned around in a fit of anger, wanting nothing more than to walk away and leave it all behind

The elevator has arrived, so I will not see you off! Dong Chao extended his hand to hold the elevator door for Xu Zhuoyan, demonstrating the meticulousness and thoughtfulness characteristic of Southern men.

"Half an hour!" Xu Zhuoyan had always believed that her personality was not strong enough and that she was unsuitable for a sales position. Who would have thought that today she would find herself in such a job that relies on others' favor.

Xu Zhuoyan smiled faintly, nodded, and then feigned a look of distress: "Oh, I am so anxious. You are the largest pharmacy chain in Shenzhen, and if I cannot enter the store for a day, I have no way to explain it to the boss and headquarters. How about I just sit here and work for you? If you have any tasks, I can help you with them!"

However, Xu Zhuoyan in the elevator did not press 1, but instead pressed B1, going directly to the underground parking garage

Finally, I took my leave.

If you feel uncomfortable, just give me a call when your boss is around