Chapter 009

Old Liu is experienced, and I thought about bringing him over to discuss the feasibility of the new plan together. Seeing the two meet amicably, He Wan finally relaxed a bit; her real concern was actually Liu Tongjiang.

Chen Li poured out another bowl of rib soup, took a sip, smacked his lips, and said, "It's nothing, you can keep sleeping." However, Zhou Bin, like a weasel, caught the scent of the meat soup and had no energy left to continue sleeping.

Throughout the night, Chen Li was unable to fall into a deep sleep, remaining in a state of half-sleep and half-wakefulness. He felt as though he had been dreaming all night, yet he could not recall any specifics of the dreams he had.

It is time to get up. After saying this, Chen Li made a gesture with his lips, indicating that there was someone outside.

Regarding this person's performance, He Wan felt somewhat displeased, but she merely frowned slightly and turned to help Chen Li

Chen Li kicked Zhou Bin, who was sleeping soundly on the folding bed, but surprisingly, he did not wake up. Then Chen Li kicked him harder, and only then did Zhou Bin open his bleary eyes, looking at Chen Li with a confused expression.

His professional abilities are beyond reproach, but he also possesses a certain arrogance and is not very receptive to others questioning him

Chen Li smiled lightly, showing no particular reaction. He had already understood why Liu Tongjiang harbored such deep animosity towards him upon their first meeting

If even Chen Li is anxious, she has no room to feel troubled at this moment

Chen Li sniffed and made a gluttonous expression, saying: "I like both."

The saying goes, "One should not strike a smiling face." Although Liu Tongjiang was quite dissatisfied with Chen Li, he still extended his hand to shake his.

The disheveled middle-aged man regarded Chen Li's actions as the arrogance of youth, letting out a slight "hmph" before sitting down. He craned his neck to scrutinize the arrangement of the living room, treating Chen Li as if he were invisible.

A middle-aged man, approximately forty years old, followed He Wan as he walked in. He wore large black-framed glasses, through which one could see the obvious dark circles under his eyes, indicating a lack of rest. His hair was disheveled, suggesting that he had hurried out early in the morning without taking the time to tidy himself up. The collar of his shirt was frayed, giving him a somewhat disheveled appearance

Liu Tongjiang was also quite angry and said, "The plan can only be sent out once, but I cannot stop you from creating a new plan. When the time comes, please let General He choose a good one to send to Jinyuan." After saying this, Liu Tongjiang did not linger and pushed the door open to leave.

The business arena is not like selling cabbage, where one simply buys from whoever has the freshest produce. More often than not, it is those matters that cannot be openly discussed that play a decisive role.

He Wan quickly twisted the opened lid back on, cleared her throat lightly, and only then did the middle-aged man turn his head, his face full of reluctance

Chen Li has also given this considerable thought. Yesterday's conversation left her with a deep admiration for Chen Li, but there is one particular point she has never mentioned to anyone, which is the relationship between Chen Li and Qian Wanli

"Lao Liu, you have been with the company for a long time, and I believe you understand the current situation better than anyone else..." However, the voice that followed was recognized by Chen Li; it was He Wan. Noticing the time was still early, he was surprised that He Wan, too, had such a quick temper, bringing breakfast over at such an early hour

He Wan is concerned that her recounting may contain inaccuracies, so it is better to let Chen Li communicate directly with Liu Tongjiang; furthermore, Chen Li is still a stranger to her. Although he has shown great potential and what he said yesterday was indeed quite interesting, He Wan would not conclude that Chen Li is capable of handling this matter based solely on a few words. Bringing Liu Tongjiang along also serves as a form of verification.

Liu Tongjiang coldly snorted: "How could Jinyuan International possibly agree to let an advertising company send over two proposals?"

Xiao Chen, it is not easy for someone as young as you to have your own insights. I just wonder where you have worked, how many years you have been in advertising planning, and what successful cases you have had

Chen Li moved his somewhat stiff wrist; he did not wish to continue a pointless argument with Liu Tongjiang, saying, "I will find a way to resolve this issue." Seeing that Liu Tongjiang was about to say something further, Chen Li stretched out lazily and asked him to leave.

Although she still could not discern Chen Li's background or clarify his specific relationship with Qian Wanli, based on the information currently revealed, He Wan also believed that this would be a considerable bargaining chip

Chen Li shook his head, walked to the bathroom, and quickly freshened up. It was then that He Wan knocked and entered, carrying two thermos flasks, presumably containing the prepared breakfast.

He Wan bent slightly at the waist, her open collar directly facing Chen Li's eyes. Fearing embarrassment, Chen Li could only turn his head to look elsewhere.

Manager Liu, this is Chen Li, the idea we discussed in the meeting yesterday was proposed by Xiao Chen

Oh, by the way, let me introduce you to our company's planning department manager, Liu Tongjiang, who is also a veteran in the company. Thanks to Liu's diligent efforts over the past two years, the company has managed to stay afloat

After a night has passed, my arms feel somewhat swollen and painful, but the pain has diminished slightly. Since it is summer, to prevent infection, the wounds are only covered with a thin layer of gauze, which is now soaked with blood and medication. The swelling has noticeably increased, and the stitched areas have a faint itch, reminiscent of ants crawling, indicating that the wounds are beginning to heal.

Yesterday afternoon, He Wan suddenly returned to the company to convene a meeting of the planning department, putting aside the second proposal that she and the entire planning department had painstakingly revised over several days and nights, which was already in the final draft stage. The reason for this was the young man in front of her, who appeared somewhat arrogant, and it was impossible for her not to feel annoyed.

Looking out the window, the morning light has already spilled onto the frosted glass, awakening the slumbering Zhou Bin. Chen Li slowly got out of bed, gently waving his arms a few times, as a form of morning exercise

Liu Tongjiang must be quite satisfied with his introduction of He Wan, as his elongated face has softened somewhat

He Wan looked at Chen Li with some concern, and the current situation made her somewhat regretful for bringing Liu Tongjiang along.

Chen Li could tell that He Wan relied quite a bit on Liu Tongjiang, but this person walked in with a sour expression directed at him, so he was probably not so easy to deal with

Hmm... Zhou Bin rubbed his sleepy eyes as he stepped out from the inner room. "What are you all making a fuss about so early in the morning!"

The special care building of the First People's Hospital is not a place where one can simply stay just because they have money

He Wan stands at a height of 1.68 meters, and with the addition of high heels measuring 7 to 8 centimeters, her stature is on par with Chen Li

In fact, Chen Li did not mind; he had no intention of taking Liu Tongjiang's position, nor did he think of undermining Liu Tongjiang's livelihood. He smiled and said, "Oh, I haven't started working yet"

The man cast a glance at Chen Li, his eyes harboring a cold indifference and hostility

The time for the doctor's rounds had not yet arrived, and Zhou Bin was still sound asleep. Chen Li remained silent and simply sat up against the back of the bed

Chen Li glanced at He Wan and then at Liu Tongjiang. He Wan spoke politely, suggesting they discuss it together, but Liu Tongjiang's attitude seemed to be more complicated than that.

He Wanyi found it difficult to respond at that moment; she could understand Liu Tongjiang's feelings from a professional perspective, as he was indeed considering the company's interests

In fact, she had been observing Chen Li's reactions all along. Fortunately, it seemed that Chen Li did not take it to heart. At this moment, he had already poured himself a bowl of multigrain porridge and was slurping it up. Noticing He Wan looking at him, he raised the bowl, smacked his lips, indicating that the porridge was quite good

Mr. He, I thought it over again last night. I still have my reservations and hope you can reconsider... The faint sound of conversation could be heard outside the ward; Chen Li listened closely and discerned it was a man, but he could not identify who it was.

He Wan quickly got up to stop him and smiled apologetically at Chen Li. "Old Liu, please don't be anxious. At least listen to what Xiao Chen has to say. I'm not saying you must change; we are just discussing this, all for the good of the company."

He Wan's attitude towards middle-aged people was also one of helplessness. She walked to the table and opened two thermos containers, from which a gentle steam, accompanied by a mouthwatering aroma, emerged: "Yes, I don't know your taste, so I prepared both sweet and savory options, including grain porridge and pork rib soup. Which one would you like me to serve you?"

Liu Tongjiang was reluctantly pulled back down by He Wan, but he would not agree with Chen Li's doubts about the proposal

Zhou Bin reluctantly turned over and fell back into a deep sleep. This fellow later went out and chatted with that young nurse for half the night before returning to sleep.

Liu Tongjiang is a key member of the company, and over the years, he has worked diligently at Impression Advertising, weathering numerous challenges together. While many have begun to leave the company as they perceive Impression Advertising to be on the decline, Liu Tongjiang remains wholeheartedly committed to performing his duties well.

He Wan returned to the company yesterday for a meeting, where she presented Chen Li's ideas for discussion. Liu Tongjiang not only disagreed with Chen Li's approach but also expressed considerable dissatisfaction. It was then that she thought of bringing Liu Tongjiang along for a face-to-face discussion with everyone.

Sister He Wan... Chen Li finished a bowl of porridge and wiped his mouth. "Manager Liu insists that his proposal is not wrong. In this industry, people often rely on their talents and are arrogant. I usually cannot stand others picking on me. How about this: I will also prepare a proposal on my end, and then we can submit both proposals to Jinyuan International at the same time. This way, our chances of success might be greater."

This situation left Chen Li somewhat baffled, and he asked He Wan, "Sister He Wan, did you bring me breakfast so early?"

He Wan was dressed in a black professional suit today, looking very spirited. Although she believed her outfit was quite conservative, her captivating presence was undeniable.

Chen Li's proposal is indeed good, but... He Wan still has some concerns

Chen Li stood up first, smiling as he extended his hand: "Manager Liu, hello!"

Ultimately, this proposal is too important for He Wan, and for the time being, she is indecisive and somewhat uncertain.

At this moment, Liu Tongjiang felt even more anxious. He never expected that despite his sincere intentions for the company's benefit, He Wan would actually enlist a novice with no experience to undermine his efforts. This left him filled with resentment towards He Wan, even suspecting that she was trying to find ways to force him out of the company. He angrily said: "General Manager He, I have been in the advertising planning industry for many years, starting from an ordinary employee to the position of planning department manager. If you had found a big name in the advertising field to question my proposal, I would have nothing to say. However, this young man, with just a few casual remarks, wants me to make major changes to the planning proposal, and I cannot agree to that. I have already said everything that needed to be said in yesterday's meeting. I have matters to attend to at home today, so I will be leaving first." With that, he headed towards the door.