Chapter 425 What's so good about that bitch?
Sun Lu opened her email and stared at the densely packed documents, her mind going blank.
Sister Li glanced at it and couldn't help but say, "Looks like you'll be working overtime tonight."
Sun Lu frowned. "Did Cui Xiao also handle these things before?"
She always felt that Zhou Mubin was deliberately making things difficult for her; this was not something an assistant should do.
Then Sister Li said, "Yes, Cui Xiao used to do all of this. I remember she often worked overtime until the early hours of the morning. Even if everyone in the law firm worked overtime, no one was as diligent as her. Otherwise, how do you think she went from a monthly salary of 10,000 to an annual salary of 1 million?"
Even though Cui Xiaodi has been gone for so long, she is still praised by everyone whenever she is mentioned.
Sun Lu hated this feeling. What was so good about that bitch?
Then Sister Li urged, "Assistant Sun, hurry up and finish, or we don't know when we'll be able to go home."
Sun Lu reluctantly began researching.
Zhou Mubin went ahead to pick up Cui Xiao from get off work.
He used all the time he used to spend indulging in debauchery to pursue Cui Xiao, and all his cronies knew that.
Zhou Mubin leaned against the door of the Maybach, his fingertips unconsciously stroking the cuffs of his custom-made suit.
In order to pick up Cui Xiao from get off work, he specially styled his hair, using hair wax to create neat textures, and even chose a woody fragrance that Cui Xiao had casually mentioned once.
He used to never touch such "too dull" scents when he went to bars and nightclubs, but now he feels that this refreshing fragrance holds a longing within it.
As soon as the hands of his watch crossed six o'clock, he immediately straightened up, his gaze precisely fixed on the revolving door of the skyscraper.
The revolving door slowly turned, and Cui Xiao's figure appeared as expected.
Zhou Mubin's eyes lit up instantly, and he was about to put on the smile he had practiced many times when he suddenly stopped in his tracks.
A man in a suit walked beside her, and the two talked in hushed tones. Cui Xiao had a relaxed smile on her face, and even the curve of her eyes revealed her ease.
The carefully crafted aura of a noble young master instantly dissipated by more than half. Zhou Mubin clenched his fist, and his once neatly pressed cuffs became wrinkled.
He recognized the man; it was President Lin.
With a smile, Cui Xiao said to Cui Xiao in a friendly yet polite tone, "Let's go to that Huaiyang cuisine restaurant you mentioned last time. I've already made a reservation."
Just as General Manager Lin nodded in agreement, Cui Xiao and I walked forward side by side.
Cui Xiao caught a glimpse of Zhou Mubin not far away out of the corner of her eye. The smile on her face faded a little, and she stopped in her tracks.
Following her gaze, President Lin noticed the man leaning against the luxury car. He was dressed in a well-tailored suit, handsome but exuding a low-key aura that kept strangers at bay.
Cui Xiao stepped forward, her voice devoid of emotion, and she didn't even glance at his meticulously styled hair. "Why are you here?"
Zhou Mubin glanced down at her. "Of course I'm here to pick you up from get off work."
Cui Xiao's attitude was cold. "Attorney Zhou, please leave. I have an appointment with President Lin for dinner tonight."
General Manager Lin is returning to the branch office tomorrow. The two of them became acquainted through a misunderstanding but have since developed a mutual respect. Cui Xiao invited him to dinner tonight as a farewell dinner.
Suppressing the bitterness in his heart, Zhou Mubin stepped forward and stood beside Cui Xiao, looking directly at President Lin. "President Lin, it's been a long time. I'm Cui Xiao's... good friend."
He deliberately emphasized the words "good friend," while glancing at Cui Xiao's expression out of the corner of his eye.
President Lin raised an eyebrow, but before he could speak, Zhou Mubin continued, "Since we're having a meal, it'll be more fun with more people. I was also thinking of eating at that Huaiyang cuisine restaurant, so President Lin wouldn't mind having me along, would he?"
He completely ignored Cui Xiao's suddenly cold expression, speaking as naturally as if he were simply a member of the dinner party.
Cui Xiao frowned, about to tell him to leave, but President Lin laughed first, "Lawyer Zhou is Vice President Cui's friend, so he's one of us. Come on in."
As he spoke, President Lin's gaze swept between the two men, a knowing glint in his eyes.
These words made Cui Xiao swallow back what she was about to say. She glared at Zhou Mubin fiercely, the warning in her eyes was all too clear.
But Zhou Mubin seemed not to notice, and had already opened the passenger door, gesturing to Cui Xiao, "I'll be your driver tonight, get in."
Seeing this, President Lin took the lead and walked to the back seat. Cui Xiao stood there, looking at the stubbornness in Zhou Mubin's eyes, and finally could only bite her lip, bend down and sit in the passenger seat.
The moment the car door closed, Zhou Mubin secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but his fingertips still gripped the steering wheel nervously.
Upon arriving at the private room of the Huaiyang cuisine restaurant, Zhou Mubin had barely sat down when he familiarly beckoned to the waiter and ordered a string of dishes: "Give me a bowl of braised lion's head meatballs, made sure to remove the fat and keep the lean meat and braise for a full three hours. Also, bring me a bowl of Wensi tofu, made with such fine knife skills that you could thread a needle. Oh, and add a dish called Lotus Pond Moonlight, with lotus roots that have just been dug from the pond."
After listing the dishes, she turned to Cui Xiao, softening her voice, "You said your stomach wasn't feeling well last time. These dishes are all light and easy to digest. Also, their rice porridge is made with northern rice and slow-cooked. I'll serve you a bowl later."
Cui Xiao paused, her hand holding the water glass still, and remained silent. It was President Lin who laughed first, "Attorney Zhou seems to know this restaurant better than I do. Looks like you often bring your friends here?"
There was a hint of probing in his words, after all, Zhou Mubin's reputation as a "playboy" was already well-known in business circles.
Zhou Mubin shook his head frankly, his gaze falling on Cui Xiao, "No, it's just that Miss Cui and I have been here a few times before, and she always orders these dishes."
As she spoke, she placed a piece of freshly served crystal pork jelly into Cui Xiao's bowl, saying, "Dip it in vinegar to cut through the greasiness."
Cui Xiao frowned, wanting to move the bowl away, but met his serious gaze, paused, and ultimately didn't move.
During the meeting, General Manager Lin mentioned the new energy project that the branch company was about to expand, and his tone was a little worried. "The supply chain is currently very tight, and we have been unable to reach an agreement with suppliers for several core components."
Zhou Mubin paused as he was serving Cui Xiaosheng rice porridge, and casually replied, "Mr. Lin is talking about Mingda Technology, right? Their boss was playing ball with me last week. They've been negotiating a collaboration with Europe recently, and their cash flow is a bit tight. If we could get a 30% prepayment, they should be willing to prioritize supplying us."
Zhou Mubin paused for a moment, then added, "Moreover, their new production line will be put into operation next month, increasing capacity by 40%, which will just meet the expansion needs of the East Asia branch."
Mr. Lin's eyes lit up. "Is Attorney Zhou familiar with Mingda's boss? I sent people over three times to talk to him, but I haven't been able to meet him in person."
Zhou Mubin smiled, pulled out a contact number from his phone and handed it over, "I helped Boss Mingda with a small favor before, so we have some personal ties. Here's what we'll do: just say I introduced him. He's free tomorrow morning, so you can talk directly. Also, I know some acquaintances about new energy subsidies, and I can help you get local special subsidies, which should cover about 15% of the project costs."
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