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In other words, she is an outdoor adventure enthusiast, with a formal profession as a travel journalist
Should I make a strategic retreat? Bei Fei tightly gripped the wine glass in her hands, pondering that Sheng Suibo must be busy networking with Ling Qianfan at this moment; what was she, a mere small fry, in comparison? She secretly raised her head to take a glance, and saw Ling Qianfan discussing the development of the hotel industry in Wucheng with Sheng Suibo, exuding an air of commanding the situation and inspiring eloquence. Just as she was contemplating how to slip away, unexpectedly, Ling Qianfan's gaze turned towards her, sweeping over Bei Fei with a slight smirk at the corner of his lips: "Am I... interrupting President Sheng?"
It is still General Sheng's car that drives fast. I finally managed to use public funds to take a taxi, yet I still cannot outrun General Sheng's BMW
Upon entering the elevator, she habitually looked at her watch, only to remember that it had long been out of order when she raised her wrist. She couldn't help but sigh once more about the difficulty of making a living
This smile is truly unsettling, Beifei cast a sidelong glance and said: "Indeed, blessings do not come in pairs, and misfortunes never come alone. What is it this time, my dear sir?"
Beifei stared blankly and nodded, just about to pretend to accidentally knock over the wine glass, when Ling Qianfan reached out to pick up the glass, examined it in the light, and smiled, "It's well mixed." He then turned to Sheng Suibo and said with a smile, "I haven't had the chance to visit General Sheng since arriving in Wucheng, so let me first drink a cup as a penalty!"
Fangyuan Tiandi has already been decisively sold to Lingli Industry by the current owner. The confirmed internal news is that Lingli Industry's executive director, Ling Qianfan, will come over in a few days to sign the contract. Beifei lowered her head, hoping that Sheng Suibo would not become too familiar with this new boss. However, the more she feared it, the more it seemed to come true! She glanced sideways and secretly observed Ling Qianfan, who looked slightly puzzled as he gazed at Sheng Suibo. Sheng Suibo appeared somewhat awkward and was about to introduce himself when Ling Qianfan suddenly realized: "You must be General Manager Sheng from Shengshi, right? I heard that you opened another branch in Shanghai last month? At that time, I was busy with the company's opening in Wucheng and didn't have the chance to join in the excitement. My apologies, my apologies, General Manager Sheng, please don't take offense."
Thus, despite having longer tenure in the company, her position and salary are only half of hers, her college roommate and close friend Xi Rongrong expresses no complaints: "Women are used like men, and men are treated like beasts. Fang Shao himself said that you alone are worth three livestock—what capitalist wouldn't like you?"
Mr. Sheng, the general manager of Shengshi Chain Hotel, has been unwilling to sign the contract for next year this morning and specifically requested you to discuss it with him. Do you think we should inform General Manager Fang and have him give Mr. Sheng a call
In that cocktail, she inadvertently added a little something...
Isn't it because you are familiar with Mr. Fang, Ah San?
In the prosperous era of the chain store, Sheng Suibo fiercely kicked the corner of the elevator wall twice. The thirty-two-sided glass column elevator reflected countless blurred faces of hers, carrying a hint of ferocity: "When the tiger does not show its power, do you take me for Hello Kitty!" She vigorously rubbed her cheeks against the glass facets of the elevator—one must remember that no matter how cute Hello Kitty is, it belongs to the feline family, sharing ancestry with tigers! One should also consider the current economic situation; in the past, I begged you for a meal, and when you casually touched my arm a couple of times, I merely thought of it as being brushed by a pig while walking. Now, you actually dare to bully me directly!
Beifei took the document and waved it, saying: "Don't flatter me. Whenever your hotel's distribution department contacts me, it’s never for anything good! Besides, am I old enough for you to call me 'sister'?"
It is imperative to quickly take Ling Qianfan away; if the future boss is embarrassed in front of others, even if she were to be reincarnated as a cat with nine lives, it would not be enough
Beifei glanced at him, and it was already a well-known secret within the company that Fang Fei had a close relationship with her landlord and superior, Su Wan, which also meant she received some preferential treatment. But what was the situation now? Insider information indicated that the contract for the acquisition of the company by Lingli Industries was about to be signed, and Fang was in a bad mood. Was she seeking trouble by going to find him now?
Ling Qianfan's gaze fell on the bright yellow cocktail that Beifei was holding, and he suddenly became interested: "Can you mix cocktails? Is this one ... ... a SCORPION?"
Feifei, bah! How dare you call my name! Deep down, I wish for him to share a passionate French kiss with Xiaoqiang tonight, yet I must maintain a radiant smile on my face. I witnessed Sheng Suibo's temperament last year; his taste is hardly remarkable, and his wealth is not necessarily substantial. He is a typical nouveau riche, a country bumpkin, and his insatiable lust leads him to believe that flaunting designer perfumes and handbags will make all women fall at his feet. I used to be puzzled as to why women in dramas would act coyly around nouveau riche men, finding it so low-class, yet now I understand that the more low-class the behavior, the more it appeals to such low-class individuals.
Two years ago, when she switched jobs to Fangyuan Tiandi, her supervisor Su Wan and the boss Fang Fei were both smiling broadly. The former rented her a spare room at a price slightly lower than the market rate; the latter specifically added a clause for internal referral rewards in the employee regulations. Xi Rongrong received a referral bonus of 5,000 yuan for successfully bringing Bei Fei over.
The person one must never offend the most is the boss, and even more so, the person one must never offend is the future boss
Xi Rongrong was just about to say something when Bei Fei waved her finger at her, dialed a number, and her voice suddenly became sweet as if it were dripping: "Hello, is this Mr. Sheng? This is Bei Fei from Fangyuan Tiandi... Mr. Sheng must be a person of importance who often forgets things and doesn't remember us common folks... I heard that Mr. Sheng has some questions regarding this year's contract? How about we find a time to discuss it? If there are any unclear points in the contract, I will explain them to Mr. Sheng until everything is clear..."
Fangyuan Tiandi is a comprehensive tourism service website, primarily offering travel plans, as well as discounted hotel bookings and flight reservations. The column group "Qingcheng Zhilian" where Beifei works is dedicated to introducing unique travel experiences, often selecting lesser-known yet distinctive attractions for special features. From the outset of the column's establishment, it was considered that there might be many adventure-oriented destinations, and Beifei's arrival has evidently addressed this challenge well. Xirongrong often jokes about her lack of ambition: "While others are travel journalists, you are a travel journalist; while people go to Sanqingshan for summer retreats or to Las Vegas for shopping and gambling, you go to explore unmined caves in Xiangxi—don't you feel a psychological disparity?" Furthermore, look at your worn-out watch; it hasn't been replaced in years, and the surface is cracked like a spider web. Don't you think you should quickly ask Fang Shao for a new one? While the company acquisition contract hasn't been signed yet, seize the opportunity to get Sister Su's signature. If the new boss turns out to be stingy, you might have to pay for it out of your own pocket!
Sheng Suibo was taken aback, as everyone knew that the young master of the Ling family was renowned for being a modest gentleman, with a handsome face and delicate wrists. Establishing a friendship with him would greatly benefit one's network; however, offending him could lead to many obstacles in getting things done. Last year, at a real estate forum, he had a brief encounter with Ling Qianfan, and to his surprise, Ling Qianfan actually remembered him. Naturally, Sheng Suibo was flattered, and his joy was evident as he repeatedly invited Ling Qianfan to sit down.
Beifei pulled at the messy hedgehog hair a couple of times and grinned, saying: "Am I really using beauty as a strategy? Sheng Suibo's taste is just too unique, isn't it?"
In the end, he turned his face slightly towards her and smiled gently, with his eyebrows slightly raised and a smile in his eyes, never forgetting to exude pheromones that attract women ranging from eighteen to eighty at any time and in any place
Oh heavens and earth, are you not intentionally playing with me! I have not yet had the chance to establish rapport with my new superior, and you are already putting me in such a predicament
Of course, he is a beast in human clothing! Beifei secretly spat in her heart, yet she received the brandy, rum, and lemon juice handed over by the waiter with a beaming smile, sweetly saying: "Others may not know, but how could I be unaware? President Sheng is precisely the type of person who is deep and inscrutable. The type of drink I learned to make is the one that appears the gentlest yet is the most intoxicating when consumed. If I didn't know that President Sheng has a good tolerance for alcohol, how could I dare to embarrass myself in front of him?" President Sheng is precisely the type of person who is deep and inscrutable. The type of drink I learned to make is the one that appears the gentlest yet is the most intoxicating when consumed. If I didn't know that President Sheng has a good tolerance for alcohol, how could I dare to embarrass myself in front of him?
Xi Rongrong looked at her nonchalant demeanor and couldn't help but sigh: "Ah San, you truly excel in both the parlor and the kitchen, as well as in the study, mastering all ten skills of water, electricity, gas, and more—sigh, if you were a man, I would be the first to sign up to marry you"
"Leave the contract here," Beifei murmured, "For tomorrow's breakfast, the mushroom and chicken porridge from the Cantonese restaurant on Huangyang Road, one portion for me and one for Rongrong!"
The servant was filled with trepidation and could not even explain, when a tall man approached from a distance, walking leisurely. Before he arrived, his voice preceded him: "I heard that someone has booked the fifth floor today?"
However, upon reflection, Xi Rongrong's words do hold some truth. Beifei quickly searched online for several models she wanted—those of the same style had long been discontinued. The current outdoor watches boast an array of functions, including a compass, temperature detection, and tide display, among others. While she was busy comparing specifications, the office door was suddenly pushed open, and a crew-cut man from the hotel distribution department poked his head in. Upon seeing Beifei, the smile on his face overflowed.
Sister is a term of respect, a title that represents the admiration we hold for you, Ah San, throughout our department, akin to the surging waters of a river
Thus, with a dreamy gaze filled with admiration for Sheng Suibo's wealth and demeanor, accompanied by mild complaints about the current work being both arduous and unprofitable, Sheng Suibo offered comforting words. As the drinks continued to flow, Sheng Suibo waved his hand and said with a smile: "Feifei, I heard that your company is going to be acquired. The current environment is not good. Do you have any thoughts on this? If you are not happy with your job, perhaps you should consider changing places..."
From a moment of mental disconnection to astonishment, when she came to her senses, Beifei almost jumped up, but it was already too late to knock over that glass of wine. She could only watch helplessly as her future superior tilted her head back and drank every last drop of the carefully crafted Scorpio cocktail.
I have been hearing this sentence since my freshman year, and I am almost sick of it now
Beifi, also known by the nickname Bei A San, is a mild self-harm enthusiast.
Beifei chuckled dismissively; in fact, the personnel from the hotel distribution department did not often come to ask for her help. However, when the company encountered difficulties renewing the contract with Shengshi last year, Beifei happened to pass by, and Sheng Suibo, unable to resist her persistent toasts, drunkenly signed the contract. It seems that the impression she left on Sheng Suibo last year was too "profound," prompting him to deliberately seek trouble this year. She smiled dismissively and said, "With layoffs and salary cuts happening everywhere now, if the new boss only looks at numbers and performance, would he dare to take that risk?" It seems that the impression she left on Sheng Suibo last year was too "profound," prompting him to deliberately seek trouble this year. She smiled dismissively and said, "With layoffs and salary cuts happening everywhere now, if the new boss only looks at numbers and performance, would he dare to take that risk?"
Xi Rongrong, feeling uneasy, murmured, "I might as well give Sister Su or General Fang a call." Bei Fei shrugged and waved goodbye to Xi Rongrong, saying, "The meeting is at the Jiuquan Business Center; I am familiar with several managers there, so there won't be any issues!"
Her future superior, renowned for his good looks, skillful demeanor, and graceful presence, completely disregarded her terror. Calmly and composedly, he turned the goblet upside down to demonstrate his regard for Sheng Suibo. A half drop of pale yellow liquid clung to the rim of the glass, remaining perfectly still.
She skillfully added ice cubes and several types of liquor into the shaker in order, pressing the sealed lid with her thumb, shaking it left and right, mimicking the way the staff at the casino shake the dice. Then, she picked up a tall glass from the plate and was about to pour the liquor into it when a steady sound of footsteps was heard. Sheng Suibo slammed the table and shouted: "How are you all working? Did I not reserve the entire fifth floor today? Why are there still people coming up!"
Beifei frowned and said, "I was planning to adjust it for President Sheng to try. Besides adjusting the flavor for the teacher during class, I haven't done it outside. The one I just learned recently feels particularly suitable for President Sheng's style!" Sheng Suibo then asked in surprise, "Oh? Feifei, tell me... what kind of style am I?"
Sheng Suibo waved his hand and laughed, saying: "Cocktails, those are things that you little girls like. As for men, if we drink, it should be something clear!"
Ling Shao? Bei Fei took a closer look, and suddenly alarm bells rang in her ears, her head filled with dark lines, as crows flew slowly through the air—play dead, she must play dead
Beifei looked at Ling Qianfan's face, which was as beautiful as a peach blossom, and no longer felt the infatuation she once had when admiring handsome men in entertainment gossip; all that remained was fear and ... ...
Seeing her "enchanting" smile in the small makeup mirror on the table, Beifei almost got goosebumps. After hanging up the phone, she saw Xirongrong tremblingly ask: "A San, you aren't planning to... use a beauty trap, are you?"
"Two thousand three hundred and fifty-eight yuan and sixty cents," Beifei let out a cry, gazing with considerable sorrow at the wreckage of the outdoor sports watch. When an item is used for a long time, it becomes imbued with feelings; even though the watch face was so damaged that the minute and second hands were no longer visible, she still repaired it time and again until it could be repaired no more
A San, are you busy today
When she graduated and sought her first job, the HR manager glanced at her and said, "Originally, we weren't planning to hire any girls this year, but seeing that you scored 100 in physical education, it should be fine..." There is no need to mention entry-level activities like the Wild Great Wall adventure; she also gritted her teeth and endured the 120-kilometer ultimate hike in Changbai Mountain. Every year, she spent more than eight months running in the deep mountains and forests, and after accumulating this experience over four to five years, she surprisingly became a semi-ace player in the industry.
Beifi rolled her eyes and said, if you have something to say, just say it, if you have any complaints, let them out quickly, why are there so many issues? She turned the document upside down and realized it was the distribution contract with Shengshi Chain Hotel. The crew-cut man quickly explained:
Sheng Suibo smiled broadly and said: "Not at all, isn't Mr. Ling currently acquiring Fangyuan Tiandi? The hotel under my name has always had a partnership with Fangyuan Tiandi. Today, I arranged to meet here to discuss the renewal of our contract, which is why I booked the fifth floor. I wanted to quietly discuss this collaboration for a bit longer. If Mr. Ling has any arrangements, please feel free to let me know, no need to be polite with a brother!"
The short-haired man slipped in with a grin, handing over a document in his hand: "I knew Sister A San was the smartest; I hadn't even opened my mouth yet, and you already knew I had something to discuss with you..."
With a small flat head bowing and performing a gesture of respect, he exited. Xi Rongrong glared at his back and angrily said: "Doesn't he know that Sheng Suibo is a rogue? What is so great about Shengshi Chain? A nouveau riche, just because he has a bit of money? Those people in hotel distribution are really something; every time they need your help, and before you know it, it becomes your obligation! Now that there are more hotels wanting to cooperate with us, why should we be so eager to seek out Shengshi?"
With every gesture and movement, she exudes grace and elegance. If it weren't for her concern about her image, Beifei would have almost whistled in admiration, thinking to herself that she, too, remains unperturbed by the ups and downs of life, casually observing the rise and fall of handsome men, yet she has never encountered such an exquisite specimen as today.
Beside him, Sheng Suibo's expression had changed dramatically; the once arrogant and domineering demeanor had instantly transformed into one of trepidation. He extended his hand from a distance to greet him: "So it is Young Master Ling. Are you hosting here today, Young Master Ling?"
Nostalgia, Xirongrong often says that this is her only flaw.
"Regarding the matters mentioned above, why should I have any thoughts on them?" Bei Fei smiled lightly, pressed the bell to summon the waiter, and said to Sheng Suibo, "I am also aware that the overall environment is not good, with layoffs happening everywhere. One can only improve oneself; if one cannot work in this field, one can switch to another. Recently, I enrolled in a training course to learn cocktail mixing. In case of layoffs, I will have a skill to fall back on. What kind of drinks does Mr. Sheng usually enjoy?"
Sheng Suibo, with a beaming smile, extended his hand to beckon her over: "I heard that Feifei got a promotion this year; you must be busy with work, right? When you have some free time, shall we go for a drive on the road north of Jinghu?"
The ability to change faces is quicker than that of a chameleon, and this is how they become brothers. Bei Fei could hardly wait to peel off the layer of skin from his face, yet he wore a smile and said: "Hello, Mr. Ling, I am Bei Fei from the 'City of Love' program team of Fangyuan Tiandi. Today, a colleague from the hotel distribution department has an urgent matter, so I am here to bring the contract and discuss it in detail with General Manager Sheng."
The Jiuquan Business Center is located on the west side of the largest urban lake, Mirror Lake, in Wucheng. From a distance, one can see a strikingly flashy car parked at the entrance, bearing the brand name "Don't Touch Me" (BMW). It is obvious without thinking that it belongs to the ostentatious Boss Sheng, who loves to flaunt his wealth. "As if others don't know you are rich," Bei Fei thought resentfully, as she walked to the VIP lounge on the fifth floor, swaying her hips with every step towards Sheng Suibo, who was striking a rather self-important pose there.
"Call General Manager Fang—If you wanted to call, you would have done it earlier, so why are you looking for me now?"