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Chapter 35 Where Does He Fall Short of Susie?
In the morning, Ming's Group

The weather outside the floor-to-ceiling windows looks great, with long-lost blue skies and white clouds in sight, which also indicates that the hot summer in Jiangcheng is coming soon.

In the office, Pei Ming and Fu Baiqing sat on either side of the sofa, with freshly brewed tea emitting a faint aroma.

"Mr. Fu, which of your two planning teams' proposals do you think is better?"

Pei Ming looked up at Fu Baiqing. Between the two of them were two more project proposals.

Faced with Pei Ming's question, Fu Baiqing feigned difficulty, saying, "The first group's proposal is sensational and suitable for a marketing approach, ensuring its popularity. The second group's proposal has a public welfare aspect, which is suitable for the long-term development of our Ming Group and will help stabilize our reputation."

"Choose one, Mr. Fu." Pei Ming gave Fu Baiqing a look that indicated he had to make a decision.

"President Pei, actually I want to know what you mean. I'm wondering if we might end up choosing the same person." Fu Baiqing didn't answer Pei Ming's question immediately; he left the choice to Pei Ming.

Pei Ming didn't beat around the bush, "In my opinion, I choose Group Two."

Fu Baiqing smiled and said, "Doesn't President Pei also feel that Chengze is about to go abroad, but the plan proposed by Group One is suitable for him to be present in person? And Group Two's plan can gradually be separated from Chengze himself?"

"So, Mr. Fu's idea is also to choose Group Two?" Pei Ming felt that Fu Baiqing's analysis was exactly what he meant.

"I was hesitating because of Weiwei, but when I heard that you, President Pei, also chose Group Two, I dared to tell the truth."

"Then it's decided. I'll have Du Lian accompany you, Mr. Fu, to tell everyone this decision on my behalf."

Fu Baiqing seemed to have thought of something interesting, and he suddenly smiled, "President Pei, aren't you worried that Weiwei won't let you in tonight?"

Pei Ming nodded in agreement with Fu Baiqing's words, "To be honest, I'm a little worried."

"Haha... well, I can only wish you good luck then." Fu Baiqing stood up with a smile, and then he put away the two project proposals on the table.

Watching Fu Baiqing leave his office, Pei Ming picked up the tea on the table and took a sip. He was indeed curious whether Ming Weiyi would curse him for being blind after he personally rejected her proposal.

企划部

Du Lian, carrying two project proposals, walked into the planning department's office area with Fu Baiqing. When they reached the fork in the road between Group 1 and Group 2, observant people quickly went to call Li Anwen and Su Xi.

As everyone knows, the answer to the competition between Group 1 and Group 2 is about to be revealed.

Li Anwen trotted up to the two of them excitedly, while Susie calmly walked towards them.

"Good morning, Mr. Fu and Assistant Du..."

The two supervisors greeted Fu Baiqing and Du Lian respectively.

"Since you two are here, I'll just convey President Pei's message directly." Du Lian was as straightforward as ever, skipping over some tedious opening remarks.

Upon hearing this, members of the Planning Department 1 and 2 also gathered over, eager to hear news of their victory.

Oh my god, I was late this morning and ran into President Pei's assistant. Now he's in our planning department. I hope he doesn't see me.

Thinking of this, Qi Fei, who was behind the crowd, silently lowered her head, hoping that Du Lian would not recognize her.

"Manager Li, your department's proposal is good. Keep up the good work next time." Du Lian handed one of the proposals to Li Anwen.

This move made Li Anwen think twice. He was already happy and wanted to celebrate, as were the entire team. However, the next second, Du Lian handed another proposal to Su Xi, saying, "With the unanimous decision of President Pei and President Fu, the overall planning of Ming's Group's new product this time will be entrusted to your Second Department."

Upon hearing this, the entire team of Team One felt as if they had fallen from the clouds, while the members of Team Two, after recovering from their shock, collectively began to cheer.

Susie was taken aback for a moment, then looked at Du Lian and Fu Baiqing with delight and said, "Thank you for your affirmation, President Pei and President Fu. Our Second Department will definitely live up to your choice."

Upon hearing the result, Qi Fei finally raised her pretty face, her expression screaming, "Damn it, we actually lost!"

It was Qi Fei's sudden head-up and the incredulous look in her eyes that made Du Lian spot her in the crowd.

Judging from Qi Fei's facial expression and the resentment and disappointment in her eyes, Du Lian could guess that the girl he met in the elevator that morning was from the Planning Department.

At that moment, the only one more disappointed than everyone else in the entire group was Ming Weiyi, who hadn't expected Pei Ming to not choose her option.

Among the crowd, Du Lian paid special attention to Ming Weiyi's reaction. He knew that Pei Ming would definitely ask about it, otherwise he wouldn't have sent him to the planning department.

"If there's nothing else, I'll be going now. Mr. Pei, wait for me when I get back." After saying this, Du Lian turned and left amidst the farewells of Fu Baiqing and the two managers.

"Sissi, President Pei is very impressed with your proposal. He said that your proposal understands him well." Knowing that Ming Weiyi was in the crowd and that she could hear him, Fu Baiqing deliberately said this to Su Sissi.

In other words, this means that Ming Weiyi, who is his wife, doesn't understand Pei Ming, or that Pei Ming knew about Ming Weiyi's proposed solution but still chose Su Qian's.

Susie was really happy about Pei Ming's recognition of her. "Our second department has carefully considered President Pei's thoughts. Thank you for your favor, President Pei and President Fu."

"Manager Su, could you please let our group observe and learn from your plan? We'd like to compare it with our own and see where it falls short." Li Anwen put on quite a show in front of the planning department.

Susie generously handed the proposal to Li Anwen, saying, "No problem, Manager Li, feel free to look at it however you like."

After announcing the results, Fu Baiqing finished his task and walked towards his office.

At the fork in the road, the crowd gradually dispersed.

"It's fortunate that President Pei chose us this time, otherwise our Second Department would have been in serious trouble."

"That's right, our Manager Su is beautiful, kind-hearted, and has great ideas. President Pei has good taste!"

The people in the second division were whispering amongst themselves, but they were deliberately trying to make sure that the people in the first division could hear them.

With Fu Baiqing looking after Li Anwen on a daily basis, the second planning department has never had as smooth a life as the first department. Fortunately, they have a good supervisor, Su Qian.

"Xiaoming, are you feeling down?" Qi Fei seemed completely disoriented.

Mingwei also sighed, "It's so uncomfortable, like mushrooms..."

"I heard that the second department's plan was personally devised by Supervisor Su. I'm going to see where we fall short of her later." Even though they lost this time, Qi Fei was still full of fighting spirit.

"Okay, I'll take a good look too."

At this moment, Mingwei was preoccupied with what aspects of Su Xi's proposal had caught Pei Ming's eye, and what she herself lacked compared to Su Xi, which was why she hadn't been chosen by Pei Ming.

(End of this chapter)