Section 3

To this end, she did not drive to work today. Wouldn't it be quite natural to take her home after lunch? Qi Dong felt quite clever and resourceful. Thinking that Cheng Feng was unaware of the situation, he had an impulse to pound the table and laugh heartily.

Cheng Feng hesitated for a moment. Being single, it would be too late for him to go home and cook for himself at this hour. He glanced at his watch, pondered for a while, and then readily agreed: "Let's eat at the Hunan restaurant across from the company! I don't feel like driving."

The phone rang. Cheng Feng's text message: "Thank you for your dinner"

"Relatives work in this field, and there are some client sources. I purely got this for free." Qi Dong replied half-truthfully, appearing somewhat naive and inexperienced.

One's home can reveal much about her character. For instance, the solid wood flooring, the white sofa, and the koi swimming in the blue-and-white porcelain jar indicate that Qi Dong is someone who values her living environment. However, the shoes carelessly tossed in the entrance, the clothes piled on the sofa, the unwashed dishes in the kitchen, the heap of empty coffee bags on the coffee table, and the ashtray filled with cigarette butts further demonstrate that her life is extremely disorganized

Everything is progressing according to the plan initially set by Qi Dong

Cheng Feng is actually from Chongqing, where they cannot live without spicy food. Qi Dong couldn't help but gasp in surprise; she began to doubt whether she had chosen the right target. The differences in lifestyle habits make it difficult to adjust to each other.

Indeed, he is the one to marry! Where in the world can one find a free lunch? It is sufficient to discern the balance between what is gained and what is lost. Wearing high heels and enjoying a meal that suits one's taste does not necessarily guarantee happiness

Her fingers tapped joyfully on the desk. A small issue was concealed within this contract. She had already communicated with the client, yet deliberately allowed it to reappear in the contract. She pretended not to know until Cheng Feng discovered it. In this way, the overtime would not be just one hour, but rather a pretense of making phone calls to discuss revisions and re-review the final draft. She would stretch the time until 7:30 PM. Cheng Feng thought that the overtime would last at most one hour and would not order takeout. Thus, the overtime would not be just one hour, but rather a pretense of making phone calls to discuss revisions and re-review the final draft. She would stretch the time until 7:30 PM. Cheng Feng thought that the overtime would last at most one hour and would not order takeout. Once the contract was finalized and she was famished, her invitation out of gratitude would come naturally.

Qi Dongping calmed down

The subordinates had previously discussed Qi Dong, saying that a new beauty had joined the sales department. Cheng Feng chuckled; how had he only noticed her today? He racked his brain trying to recall, but all he could remember was the fleeting figure of Qi Dong. He had not even noticed how delicate and beautiful her features were, nor her pure and radiant smile.

I truly appreciate Manager Cheng this time. Let me treat you to dinner!" Qi Dong naturally extended the invitation

The myriad lights of thousands of homes outside the window, as if the stars are beneath my feet

However, these experiences have long since completely worn away the last trace of innocence in Qi Dong's eyes

She elegantly picked up food with her chopsticks, casually discussing various topics to probe for information about Cheng Feng.

Some restaurants serve all the dishes on the table, allowing guests to choose after viewing the options. Sales operate similarly, where one observes the dishes to stimulate appetite and engages in conversation based on the audience. After six years of navigating society, Qi Dong, like today, has become adept at acting according to Cheng Feng's preferences. Every gesture and movement reflects the carefully curated persona of Qi Dong.

At 7:40 PM, the two individuals finished packing their belongings and exited the company building

She was so spiced by the double pepper fish head that her cheeks turned crimson, and the braised pork was so greasy that it made her uneasy. Qi Dong displayed her excellent sales skills and managed to prevent Cheng Feng from noticing that she did not actually enjoy these dishes

Cheng Feng kept watching Qi Dong leave

Qi Dong imitated Qi Qing's little white rabbit appearance, blinking her starry eyes like an innocent girl throughout, interjecting laughter at opportune moments while expressing her amazement. In the end, this prompted Cheng Feng's curiosity: "I always thought that one needed to be experienced and worldly to work in sales. Why did you choose to go into sales?"

For the last time, smiling as she bid farewell to Cheng Feng, Qi Dong turned around, closed her eyes briefly, and a deep sense of fatigue flashed across her face. To her, Cheng Feng was no different from those clients who required her to expend great effort in persuasion. After every social engagement, she felt as if her smile was glued to her face with paste, and if she wanted to stop smiling, she could only rub it off with her hands

Her parents passed away early. There are no connections in the family to help her find a good job. She came here to work solely because Qi Qing married into this city. Qi Qing is her only relative; wherever Qi Qing is, she will be there as well. However, Ma Tianming has taken in Qi Qing, which has alleviated her concerns. She cannot join Ma Tianming's company, as it would lead to gossip among the Ma family and make things difficult for Qi Qing.

The conversation smoothly transitioned from dishes to other topics

Qi Dong expressed his gratitude. He noticed it and handed her a tissue. Cheng Feng was quite a considerate man. The most important aspect of after-sales service is attention to detail, which could earn an additional ten points. Qi Dong wiped the sweat that had emerged on his forehead and smiled brightly: "I don't eat it often, but it's delightfully spicy!"

A small voice from the depths of my heart answered: "He is the one I am to marry"

Qi Dong enjoys this place, a strange yet entirely new beginning

The car is playing old songs by Tsai Chin. Qi Dong truly likes them. Although she does not only like Tsai Chin, but also many other singers' songs. However, this time when she says she likes them, it is her only authentic performance tonight

Cheng Feng handed her a tissue, his tone apologetic: "You don't often eat spicy food, do you?"

Qi Dong left the Legal Department with a light step. Back in her office, she squinted at the computer screen and wickedly thought that the most clichéd yet effective way to approach him next would be to invite Cheng Feng to dinner after reviewing the contract.

Qi Dong has mastered the flexible application of the "third hand" in sales. Relying on conditioned reflexes, he successfully alters his image to appear in various situations and engage with different clients

He believes that she is still innocent

Cheng Feng remarked: "No wonder. It's too difficult for anyone to run after clients to secure orders. For a girl from out of town like you to establish a foothold in sales is simply like a fairy tale"

Only by returning to her shell could she transform back into a mollusk

How long can she continue to pretend to be innocent in front of Cheng Feng? This was the only thought that crossed Qi Dong's mind at that moment

A house is essential for a home. Qi Dong insists on having a shell that can envelop him.

Ma Tianming is indeed that relative, and of course, it is a windfall to have a few connections. She is not exactly lying

He raised his head. The moon was hidden behind a thin layer of clouds, and the faint light added a touch of brightness to the night. He gazed silently, a vague sense of anticipation surfacing deep within his heart

This city is vast, as vast as the sea, enough to submerge the traces of every individual

Two people walked side by side across the street

After taking a shower, Qi Dong prepared a cup of instant coffee and sat by the window, lost in thought

Indeed! This sentence evokes Cheng Feng's nostalgia for the cuisine of his hometown, "On a scorching hot day, sweating profusely from the spiciness, and then downing a bottle of chilled beer, that is truly refreshing"

Under the deliberate flattery of Qi Dong, the meal lasted a full two hours. Both parties engaged in warm and pleasant conversation, with laughter echoing throughout. Following this, Qi Dong's final arrangement also achieved its purpose. By preparing to hail a taxi, she made Cheng Feng aware that her car was sent for maintenance, thus Cheng Feng took it upon himself to drive her home.

For the third time, Qi Dong saw the surprise in Cheng Feng's eyes. Qi Dong knew that her first sales performance was above passing grade

Which man would not feel proud to be sincerely thanked by such a beautiful and lovely woman? What does it matter to work overtime and do some tasks?

Those who have never engaged in sales or ventured into the market will not understand. Sales is a sharp knife that can carve away the naivety and foolishness of humanity. Sales is also a sturdy hammer that forges the harshness of social competition and the reality of human nature into a soft heart. Sales is also a pair of skilled hands that can transform into different faces at any moment.

He does not mind that she extended her working hours

Qi Dong's heart was filled with a sense of sorrow. Why did she have to sell herself in such a humiliating manner? If she succeeded, would she have to bid farewell to her high heels forever? Would she be reduced to crying every day from the smoke of the chili peppers in the kitchen?

She applied for the position of assistant secretary but was disgusted by her boss, leading her to no longer want to engage in such clerical work. The easiest job to find on the street is that of a marketing personnel. The boss offers a very low base salary, with commissions for deals closed. If no business is secured within three months, one is expected to pack up and leave. Relying on the fact that many of her classmates are in the trade sector, Qi Dong stubbornly and gradually integrated into the market. It was only after being subjected to more disgust from clients that she realized the original disgust was merely teasing. Relying on the fact that many of her classmates are in the trade sector, Qi Dong stubbornly and gradually integrated into the market. It was only after being subjected to more disgust from clients that she realized the original disgust was merely teasing

None of this prevents her from appearing in the sunlight, dressed fashionably in high heels and wearing a motorcycle jacket

Yes, a radiant smile. Accompanied by a hint of surprise and a touch of gratitude. She once again caught sight of Cheng Feng's slightly contented smile

Recalling her charming appearance with flushed cheeks and sparkling eyes from the spiciness, Cheng Feng felt a slight warmth in his heart

The apartment is not large, measuring just over 40 square meters. The house in her hometown was demolished, and the compensation for the property was split equally between her and Qi Qing. Qi Qing took her share as part of her dowry. She paid the down payment and purchased this apartment.

Qi Dong sighed softly. It is truly not easy to be in sales, and even more challenging to sell oneself. She cannot tolerate even a hint of spiciness, which is why she has never dined at this Hunan restaurant. Today, for the opportunity she painstakingly created, she is determined to give it her all