"Mr. Huo, the board of directors of Lingmei Company would like to invite you to a meeting in an hour to discuss the issue of product placement in Lingmei Essence advertisements," Fang Yun reported.
Lingmei is a domestic cosmetics brand, positioned in the mid-range market. It has developed rapidly in the past two years and has captured a portion of the domestic market.
Huo Yunchao placed the small gift box on the table, his face grim, as if shrouded in dark clouds.
"If there's a business meeting, you need to make an appointment in advance. They wouldn't be so ignorant of the rules, would they? Not today."
Qin Shu sat down in front of him, tapping the table with his fingers. "It's like this, Lao Huo. They want to launch a series of activities during the 618 shopping festival in the middle of the year, but it's caught in the middle of this. Our Happy Farm is a very important base."
With 618 just around the corner, no wonder they had to convene such an urgent meeting.
Huo Yunchao glanced at his Blackberry phone; there were only a few minutes left until 4:30. "Not today."
He spoke with absolute certainty, but considering that Lingmei was a major client, he softened his tone, saying, "Not at least not right now. If it's urgent, we can schedule it for after seven o'clock."
Qin Shu gave him a meaningful look and chuckled. "You didn't have a meeting today, were you... waiting for her?"
Fang Yun didn't know who the "she" they were talking about was, but considering that the boss had given a gift to a girl before, it must be the boss's wife? "President Huo, I'll go and reschedule with Ling Mei right away."
Just then, the company's receptionist announced over the loudspeaker: "Afternoon tea has started! Everyone come and get yours, first come, first served! There are also delicious strawberry and cherry pies!"
Huo Yunchao suddenly stood up and strode towards the lounge area.
At this moment, the two girls were surrounded by a group of tech guys. He immediately spotted the tall Xue Qiandai, wearing a striking uniform, with freckles on her face, holding a small dessert in her hand, looking around as if searching for something.
Their eyes met across the distance.
In just a few days, she's already developed freckles from the scorching sun? Huo Yunchao's heart felt like it had been struck hard.
"Aren't you going to go and acknowledge him?" Qin Shu stood behind him and nudged his shoulder with his elbow.
A chorus of exclamations erupted from the tech guys: "This strawberry pie smells amazing! It's perfect with coffee!"
Xue Qiandai stood there, oblivious to the people coming and going around her, her eyes fixed only on the person she longed for.
"Dai Dai?" Jian Yan called her.
Xue Qiandai walked slowly toward Huo Yunchao.
"Beautiful lady?" Ning Chao stopped Xue Qiandai and handed her a hand-folded pink rose. "Your coffee and desserts are fantastic! I'm giving your shop a little flower!"
Xue Qiandai was taken aback. Rose!
Before Xiao Hua could be delivered, she was stopped by their respectable and admirable CEO, Huo. Huo Yunchao, with a stern face that looked like it was about to melt, seriously criticized, "A commendation is fine, but go and get a banner. Don't send flowers casually, especially roses."
Ning Chao: "..."
Xue Qiandai: "..."
Did Huo Meiren withhold the small flower she could have used to curry favor with the boss? Then, as if hallucinating, she heard him say, "Miss, I'd like to discuss with you the details of our company's future afternoon tea collaboration with your store?"
Xue Qiandai was unhappy. She wasn't there to discuss cooperation; she was there to find love. Well, although she wasn't in the right state for romance right now, she couldn't just let this beautiful flower be plucked. But this clueless beauty Huo actually wanted to discuss cooperation with her? Had she lost her mind?
"Jane, you two can discuss the collaboration." Then she smiled charmingly at Huo Meiren, "Sorry, I'm new here, I don't know anything about business."
Huo Yunchao was probably angered by her antics, and turned around abruptly, saying, "If you're not going to talk, then the cooperation is over!"
He left the lounge area and returned to his office. He thought Xue Qiandai would follow, but the little princess was in a bad mood and stood motionless in place.
Everyone in the company was puzzled by President Huo's unusual behavior.
Huo Yunchao was furious. He came out again, grabbed Xue Qiandai's wrist, and dragged her to his office.
"Bang!" The office door slammed shut.
A group of onlookers stared at each other, wondering what was wrong with President Huo.
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