SCHS - Chapter 82
Chapter 82
After relaying Wen Shixue's words exactly as they were said, Xu Jianfan calmly picked up his bowl again, turned to Tao Wanwan, and said, "Keep eating. We'll head back once you're full."
His attitude was leisurely and self-assured. Anyone who didn't know better would think he was just an older brother taking his younger sister out for a meal.
Tao Wanwan recalled what he had just said. Based on her understanding of Wen Shixue, those were indeed words Wen Shixue would say. So, she didn't doubt him and ate with even greater peace of mind.
Xu Jianfan ate elegantly while observing Fu Xiangwen across the table.
Fu Xiangwen was holding his forehead, his temples throbbing. Wen Shixue's words and the attitude of Xu Jianfan and Tao Wanwan, coupled with his unsuccessful attempt, made him extremely agitated. The expression on his benevolent face was far from pleasant; he looked quite angered.
Xu Jianfan scooped a spoonful of soup, slowly brought it to his mouth, and thought to himself: As expected of our Miss Wen. She can infuriate someone from afar without even showing up.
Xu Jianfan: Is this the art of speaking? Impressive, truly impressive.
Fu Xiangwen realized he had truly underestimated Wen Shixue before. He thought she was just a rich second generation who only knew how to eat, drink, and play, like that kid from the Zhang family. But it turned out she wasn't just a pretty face; she not only had a way of dealing with opponents but also a knack for winning people over.
Xu Jianfan and Tao Wanwan had made a splash at the exhibition. Their talent was perfectly suited for the best environment. If they had even the slightest thought of changing jobs, countless olive branches would be enthusiastically extended to them, helping them leave Chenfeng and offering them more generous compensation to ensure they would work for him.
But they didn't. They even proactively reported him to Wen Shixue, showing an almost shocking loyalty to Chenfeng.
Fu Xiangwen couldn't understand. What ability did Wen Shixue, this young girl who had just entered the industry, possess to hold onto them so tightly?
He spoke directly, "Do you think I'm giving you empty promises, that what I offer will be worse than Chenfeng?"
Xu Jianfan gently put down his chopsticks and bowl, smiling slightly. "That's not it. Regarding money, we believe Mr. Fu will definitely offer more than Chenfeng. Otherwise, poaching wouldn't seem sincere."
Fu Xiangwen narrowed his eyes, his thoughts shifting. His expression softened considerably, and his fingertips tapped lightly on the table. "It's good that Mr. Zhu knows our intentions. Everything is open for discussion; there's no need to make a decision so quickly. I'm thinking about your future."
Tao Wanwan frowned, feeling he was speaking ill of Chenfeng. She retorted unhappily, "Our Chenfeng also has a great future, and with President Wen here, it will definitely get even better."
Although Chenfeng wasn't yet among the top ten jewelry companies in the country, she was willing to believe that with Wen Shixue, Chenfeng would definitely get better and better, perhaps even surpassing Shuangmeng. Because Wen Shixue was different from others. She had promised to give them a fair and just working environment where they could fully showcase their talents. She would protect the rights of every employee, wouldn't disregard justice to favor older staff, and wouldn't trample on the dignity of newcomers. Moreover, she was a woman of her word.
Besides, the treatment they received at Chenfeng wasn't bad. With things so comfortable at Chenfeng, why would they switch jobs?
Tao Wanwan: Our President Wen is the best boss in the world!
Xu Jianfan also said, "Mr. Fu, you don't need to look down on Chenfeng too much. A child will grow up."
Seeing the two of them defend Chenfeng so strongly, Fu Xiangwen became even more confused. He even suspected Wen Shixue had drugged them. He had never seen people so protective of their boss and company when he tried to poach them before.
"So you're saying..." He slowly lit a cigarette, which made Tao Wanwan frown. "...you two are absolutely unwilling to leave Chenfeng?"
They both said yes, their attitude so firm that it seemed nothing could change their minds.
Fu Xiangwen extinguished the cigarette that hadn't even burned a third of the way. He seemed somewhat impatient with their answer, as no boss could refuse a talented jewelry designer like Xu Jianfan. He was like the moon in the sky; once he appeared, no one could ignore his presence.
Shuangmeng could do without Tao Wanwan, but Xu Jianfan... he still wanted to try harder to win him over.
Fu Xiangwen exhaled a puff of smoke, uncharacteristically lowering his stance, and tentatively asked, "How about... Mr. Zhu considers it again?"
Xu Jianfan smiled slightly. "No, Mr. Fu, you don't need to persuade me to leave Chenfeng anymore, otherwise..."
"My dad will break my legs."
Fu Xiangwen: "...?"
What does your dad have to do with this???
...
As soon as Yang Fangyu returned from the restroom, he saw Xu Jianfan and Tao Wanwan coming out of Fu Xiangwen's private room. Tao Wanwan was carrying her bag, and they looked like they were leaving. Xu Jianfan's face was calm, showing neither the joy of reaching an agreement nor the indignation of being poached. Tao Wanwan, however, seemed a bit unhappy.
Yang Fangyu unconsciously slowed his steps, pretending to wipe his hands as he walked towards them. He overheard Tao Wanwan asking in confusion, "Why does he look down on our Chenfeng? Just because Chenfeng is new?"
Xu Jianfan calmly replied, "More or less. Chenfeng has only been established for a year, counting everything. It really can't compare to these old brands. It's normal for them not to take us seriously. Otherwise, they wouldn't have come to poach us with such confidence."
Afraid that Tao Wanwan would get discouraged, he quickly comforted her, "But we have to believe in President Wen, and believe in every staff member at Chenfeng. With their efforts, Chenfeng will definitely get better and better in the future and be seen by more people."
Tao Wanwan threw her scarf back and said reliably, "Don't worry, I absolutely believe in President Wen and won't switch jobs!"
Xu Jianfan nodded reassuringly. "That's good."
Hearing this, Yang Fangyu couldn't help but stop. Even without asking, he knew that Fu Xiangwen had lost to Wen Shixue, and Wen Shixue hadn't even shown up... Could it be that Wen Shixue was that important in their hearts? Did this mean she was really managing the company well and not slacking off?
In that case, could they, "Gui Hong," confidently cooperate with Chenfeng?
He instinctively turned around and called out to them, "Excuse me, please wait!"
Xu Jianfan and Tao Wanwan turned around and saw a man wearing glasses with a scholarly demeanor looking at them with bright eyes. They looked left and right, confirming that the person was looking at them, before Xu Jianfan asked, "Sir, is there something you need?"
Yang Fangyu realized he had been abrupt, but to clear up the confusion in his heart, he pressed on. "Are you Mr. Zhu Ziming and Miss Tao Wanwan, designers from Chenfeng? I saw you at the exhibition just now."
Hearing this, Tao Wanwan subconsciously touched her stomach and asked, "You're not going to invite us to eat too, are you? But I can't eat anymore... hiccup." She covered her mouth.
Tao Wanwan: Sorry, President Wen, my stomach really can't freeload anymore QAQ...
Yang Fangyu: "???"
This is a serious matter of changing jobs, but why does it feel like you two really ate a lot???
Xu Jianfan sized up Yang Fangyu, feeling that he didn't seem like someone trying to poach them, but rather someone who happened to run into them on the road. Moreover, anyone who could be here wasn't ordinary. He asked cautiously, "Is there something you need?"
Yang Fangyu introduced himself. The two of them said "Oh" in understanding, praised his game for being well-made, and then had nothing else to say. He could tell at a glance that these two didn't know Chenfeng was in talks with "Gui Hong" for a collaboration.
"So, Mr. Yang, is there something you called us for?" Xu Jianfan asked.
Yang Fangyu didn't beat around the bush. "It's like this. To be honest, I saw Mr. Fu from Shuangmeng inviting you to dinner—don't worry, I won't do anything. It's just that when I passed by just now, I heard you praising your President Wen."
"Out of curiosity, I wanted to ask, you think she's good... what kind of good is it?"
Xu Jianfan: "...?"
Everyone else is asking about us, but you're asking about our boss?
He vaguely sensed an unusual aura.
Just then, Tao Wanwan suddenly said righteously, "No."
Yang Fangyu: "?"
Tao Wanwan: "You can't poach our boss."
Yang Fangyu: "..."
Who could possibly poach your boss?!
...
Wen Shixue fell back asleep not long after finishing her porridge, completely unconcerned that Xu Jianfan might be poached. This confidence mainly stemmed from Xu Jianfan's beloved father—dare to leave Chenfeng and he'll break your legs!
Because Tao Wanwan had the reliable ally Xu Jianfan by her side, coupled with her fever, she slept very well. She woke up groggily around three in the afternoon, still feeling drowsy.
The curtains in the room were drawn, blocking out the light and making it quite dim. It was quiet all around, with only her slightly heavy breathing audible. The headache and dizziness had mostly subsided. She propped herself up, leaning against the headboard, and softly called out, "Lao Qin..."
No one responded.
She thought maybe the person was outside and didn't hear her, so she mustered some strength, raised her voice, and called out again. The response she got was from the familiar Aunt Cui.
Aunt Cui said, "Miss Qin isn't here."
A question mark slowly appeared above Wen Shixue's head. She said she'd be here when she woke up, so why wasn't she? What kind of lunch takes this long???
Seeing her confusion, Aunt Cui explained, "She came back, but then someone called her, and she left in a hurry. She said... she had to sign some contract. She also told me to take good care of you first and that she'd be back later." Then she poured her a glass of warm plain water.
She took the water, and even more question marks appeared above her head. Signing a contract? Besides the "Gui Hong" game company, what other contract did Chenfeng need to sign recently?
She turned to pick up her phone and saw several messages from different people. There were messages from Tao Wanwan and Xu Jianfan.
Tao Wanwan was asking about her health, but Xu Jianfan had more to say.
[Xu Jianfan]: The Shuangmeng issue is resolved, don't worry, Tao Wanwan isn't leaving.
[Xu Jianfan]: "Gui Hong" is collaborating with us?
[Xu Jianfan]: The producer of "Gui Hong" asked us how you usually treat the company, and then he left. It should... be fine, right?
Wen Shixue had just woken up, her mind still muddled. For a moment, she couldn't figure out why the two of them would meet Yang Fangyu, let alone why Yang Fangyu would ask that question.
She rubbed her eyes, took a sip of water, and sent a message to Qin Zhen. Qin Zhen replied quickly, almost instantly.
[Qin Zhen]: Shixue, "Gui Hong" has agreed to collaborate with us.
Wen Shixue: "...?"
Good things happen right after waking up?
In that case, if she went back to sleep now, could she fast-forward to marrying Qin Zhen and becoming Chairman Wen?
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