Water and Fire~Chapter 20.2: Treat Her Differently

 

Chapter 20.2: Treat Her Differently

As expected, at this point, Zhou Hanhai's eyes shifted, and he gave her a look and a smile. "Lawyer Chu is right. The main battlefield for future sales will likely be online. Yes, not just sales, but also finance, education, and healthcare. The main battlefield is likely to shift online. So, we'd like to adjust our strategy now and plan ahead for online resources. What do you think? Is this feasible?"

Ren Yan and Zhang Teng quickly discussed it and gave Zhou Hanhai a clear answer.

—It's feasible.

Ren Yan said, "Mr. Zhou, our intermediary agency will make adjustments to the application materials regarding the use of raised funds as soon as possible."

Zhou Hanhai smiled and nodded, saying, "Okay," thanking everyone for their hard work. He added, "Everyone in the company, including production, operations, and sales, will fully cooperate with you in making these adjustments."

He then shifted the subject, his gaze sliding back to Chu Qianmiao. "I specifically called Lawyer Chu to join us for the meeting today because I wanted to express my special thanks. Thank you, Lawyer Chu, for bringing us new ideas and new inspiration!"

Chu Qianmiao felt a little embarrassed by the unexpected compliment and quickly said, "No, no, it's the work of millions of young online shoppers across our country. It's their indifference to money and their burning passion that has driven the rapid development of online e-commerce. I'm just one in ten million of them, so I don't dare take credit for it!"

After she finished, Zhou Hanhai laughed. "I just love listening to Lawyer Chu talk. It's so entertaining!"

Zhang Teng also smiled. "Qianmiao is the lifeblood of our firm."

Ren Yan glanced at Chu Qianmiao. For a moment, her eyes flickered back to the Fortune Fish. He retracted his gaze, his eyes focused on his nose, his nose on his heart.

I remember someone who also liked the fortune fish this much.

After the meeting, Zhang Teng said to Chu Qianmiao with satisfaction, "Qianmiao, you're the smartest and most rapidly improving person I've ever managed. Great!"

Chu Qianmiao's smile, her white teeth fully exposed, revealed, "Lawyer Zhang, next time you praise me, hold me close before you do, or I'll be blown away!"

Zhang Teng smiled and pointed at her. He arranged Chu Qianmiao's follow-up work, said hello to Ren Yan, and rushed to Cheng Xiaodong's project.

Ren Yan didn't leave; he, Qin Qianyu, and Chu Qianmiao returned to the due diligence office together.

When lunchtime arrived, Qin Qianyu quickly approached Chu Qianmiao and said enthusiastically, "Qianmiao, don't rush off to eat yet. Come, let Brother Qin tell you in detail about your future partner!"

Chu Qianmiao sat back down, having already raised her hips.

Just listen, it's free.

She thought so.

But Qin Qianyu had barely begun to speak, before he could even clarify his age, whether it was twenty-five or twenty-six, when Ren Yan called out, "Qin Qianyu, pack up and come with me on a business trip to Hebei." He paused, then added, "Leave immediately."

Qin Qianyu grumbled, "Huh?" "Didn't you say yesterday that the head of the company in Hebei was away on a business trip and we didn't have to go? I've already agreed with my wife that I won't be away for the next two days, so... what are we going to do..." He mumbled reluctantly.

Ren Yan's voice was flat, "The schedule has changed."

"How long will it take?" Qin Qianyu asked plaintively.

"A week," Ren Yan said, seemingly impatient to say another word. "We'll drive. My car is in the parking lot. Pack up and come over."

Ren Yan carried his briefcase and left without a flick of his sleeve, leaving no trace of his clothes.

Qin Qianyu said, "...Okay." He could only abandon his grand scheme of matchmaking and return to his desk to put away his computer.

Watching Ren Yan leave the area beyond her hearing range and confirming she was safely within range, Chu Qianmiao excitedly ran over to Qin Qianyu, offering a touch of humane concern. "Brother Qin, you seem a little unhappy?"

Qin Qianyu muttered, "Yes! Of course I'm unhappy! My wife's ovulating these days!"

Chu Qianmiao nearly choked, "Brother, shut up! I'm still a child!"

She consoled Qin Qianyu, "Brother Qin, don't be unhappy. Just treat him as a heartless Ren Baopi. He has no feelings. If you say you're unhappy with him, you've already lost!"

Qin Qianyu looked up. "A heartless Ren Baopi? That's a good point! That's a good point!"

Tang Yi and the other three were also excited by this and joined in the evaluation of just how heartless Ren Baopi really was.

Tang Yi said, "Qian Miao, you're right. We've always felt that President Ren lacked emotional energy!"

Chu Qianmiao chimed in, "Yes! He's free from all emotions. He's a promising talent in the cultivation world, perfect for becoming a monk!"

Lu Zhonger said, "Qian Miao, how many times can you make him laugh? We're all amazed!"

Chu Qianmiao quipped, "I was wrong. I ruined President Ren's cultivation!"

Wang Sian said, "You're truly impressive for making him laugh. After all, our President Ren doesn't usually get angry because he's too lazy to care. He doesn't usually get too happy because he's too lazy to be happy. Sometimes he looks arrogant because he's too lazy to explain."

Chu Qianmiao: "..."

She covered her mouth. She was afraid her complaints would burst out.

—Why isn't he too lazy to live? Why not just clean up and die...

Thinking about it, she guessed he might just be too lazy to clean up.

Qin Qianyu's phone rang. It was Ren Yan.

Qin Qianyu quickly answered.

Ren Yan's voice was emotionless. "Do you still want to work? If you do, get out of here! If you keep dawdling, you'll be working at the matchmaking agency tomorrow."

The phone went dead. Qin Qianyu rolled up his laptop bag and scurried out.

Qin Qianyu ran to the parking lot, found his Mercedes, opened the passenger door, and got in. The driver's seat was empty. Turning back, he saw Ren Yan sitting in the back seat, looking through some documents.

He immediately understood, got up, and moved to another seat, getting into the driver's seat.

As the car steadily set off, Qin Qianyu and Ren Yan engaged in casual conversation. Most of the time, it was him who spoke, and Ren Yan who didn't.

As he spoke, he turned to Chu Qianmiao. He sighed, sighing.

"Alas, I haven't had time to introduce Qian Miao to someone yet. I'll have to wait another week." He glanced at Ren Yan in the rearview mirror. "Leader, you're essentially ruining Qian Miao's marriage, you know that!"

Ren Yan lowered his head to read the documents, ignoring his words.

Qin Qianyu wasn't willing to give in.

He raised his voice, "Leader, can I ask you a question?"

Ren Yan didn't even look up. "Ask me."

Qin Qianyu: "Leader, let me ask you something. Is there something different about your attitude towards Qian Miao?"

This time, he saw Ren Yan raise his head in the rearview mirror.