My Terrible Life in Those Years

Manager Chen gave a sly smile:

"We have our own sources of information about prime locations in various high-potential development areas. It's not just this project that knows about it. We just happen to know that your company, Huihuang, is handling this project, and since we're all acquaintances, we're here to ask for your help!"

President Shu also knew that he would never reveal the truth.

"I wonder which position Mr. Zeng and Manager Chen have their eye on?"

"We've considered securing the few extra medium-sized and large-sized locations in Xiancun. We have a new product launching in the second half of the year that requires large-scale distribution. If Mr. Shu can approve it, we'll draft the contract and send it over immediately!"

"However, we haven't announced the new product yet, but since I'm an old friend of Mr. Shu, I'm telling you in advance. I hope you can keep it a secret until GG is launched! The competition is quite fierce right now!"

Ms. Shu looked at me with extreme surprise, and I looked at her with equally surprise.

It's not that his requirements are high, but rather, is this even a requirement?

It's practically like money being delivered to your door!

"Manager Chen, if that's all there is to it, we'd be delighted! It saves us a lot of time finding other clients to fill our GG slots!"

Aunt Shu used a strategy of retreat to advance, waiting for him to reveal his true meaning.

If someone comes to your door to deliver money for no reason, they're either up to no good or a thief!

Manager Chen still had a smile on his face, but there wasn't much of a smile in his eyes.

Instead, he was pondering how to say it and what method he could use to get the extremely shrewd CEO Shu to nod in agreement.

"I heard that in Xiancun, there's another street that's going to have some brand new GG spots developed?" Since Manager Chen had come up here, he was definitely going to make it clear that he wanted to get to the bottom of things.

My heart sank. I had been hoping that Aunt Shu could do something to slow things down, but Manager Chen's timely appearance extinguished all my hopes!

My initial expectation, which I had received from Aunt Shu, that the South Street project would be halted during the renovation project has suddenly dropped from 5% to 1%!

Which company would push away its own cash cow?

If we sign an exclusive deal with them, our company's entire recruitment time will be greatly reduced, saving at least half the time.

These days, who isn't rushing to get things done?

Who doesn't know that time is the most valuable thing?

I'm 100% certain that someone inside tipped him off, and that person is pretty obvious!

Aunt Shu's eyes narrowed for a moment.

"Your company's information network is really impressive, even more so than mine! I only just found out about this myself!"

These words revealed a hint of dissatisfaction!

Whether the dissatisfaction stemmed from Manager Chen's side or from the person who leaked the information, it remains unknown.

"Please forgive us, Mr. Shu. If that project weren't one of the few urban redevelopment projects in the last year or two, and if the location weren't a true CBD, we wouldn't be in such a rush to ask you for this favor. Mr. Zeng also mentioned on the phone that Mr. Shu is a sentimental person and hopes you'll be lenient and give us priority in signing the letter of intent! We can make an advance payment! And Mr. Jiang can be a witness! Mr. Shu knows our company's reputation!"

I heard and understood those words clearly.

What face or not? It's actually the priority that Mr. Zeng mentioned when we were drinking last time.

Because he felt uncertain, he came to Aunt Shu to ask for the promise back as soon as the draft of the plan was completed!

Good heavens, in just two days, they've come to ask Aunt Shu for the things she promised before.

Moreover, given Mr. Zeng's position, it wouldn't be appropriate for him to directly ask Aunt Shu for this topic. Sending Manager Chen over on a special visit was more suitable.

However, I feel a little awkward about this operation!

Is this what the business world is like? Is this what they call personal connections and relationships in the business world?

I suppressed the turmoil in my heart and sat calmly, listening.

Look at those two exchanging barbs!

"To be honest, Manager Chen, we do have the idea and draft for the project you mentioned. Our Manager Wu just mentioned it to me this morning. However, everything is still in its early stages, and such a large renovation project requires approval from higher authorities before we can start attracting investment."

He was clearly taken aback.

"Oh, so this project does exist, but it's just getting started!"

"I can give your company priority in choosing new land for the two main streets, but as for the other new street, I really can't give you a definite answer right now!"

Hearing this, my initial 1% has been adjusted to 3%.

Judging from what Aunt Shu said, it's not certain whether this matter will work out.

Is there any chance of a comeback?

My heart started to churn again.

At that moment, another thought popped into my head: Is Wan Ning really that important to me?

Why would I go to the trouble of ruining this whole thing?

Holy crap, does this count as betraying one's own people?

Is Wan Ning an outsider? In my heart, she can't be considered an outsider.

The problem is, she's not exactly my wife now!

No, I have to talk to her about this tonight. If I don't, what excuse will I use to go to my stall at night? And if I don't, that street will be redeveloped!

Once I made up my mind, a sudden sense of peace washed over me!

Manager Chen pondered for a moment.

Clearly, this result is somewhat different from his goal.

However, Aunt Shu didn't completely shut him down. Moreover, there were some prime locations on the two main streets that were clearly designated for renovation, which meant that he could be given priority to move in. It wasn't like she was being disrespectful!

"Since Mr. Shu says so, let's do as he says. But remember to let me know as soon as the spots for these two main streets are available. Little Jiang, you'll have to be our witness today!"

I nodded and smiled.

What role could I possibly play in this?

Brother Chen, you're overthinking it! I chuckled to myself.

Aunt Shu saw him out of the office, and I then saw him out of the company gate.

"Young Mr. Jiang, how was the environment at your school?"

As he was leaving, he suddenly asked me this question.

I immediately thought of my university.

Without much thought, he exclaimed, "It's quite nice! Vast land, sparsely populated, few cars and people, a picturesque landscape of green hills and clear waters!"

"How's school?"

"That's great! The teachers are all very kind and always willing to help!"

Manager Chen immediately chimed in, "Hmm, not bad, it sounds like a great place. My son is preparing to go abroad now. Australia really is the best!"

I opened my mouth, did you misunderstand something again?

Just then, with a ding, the elevator arrived!