If Thomas is asked to do some work like building relationships, buying favors, and engaging in intrigue, he is very good at it. As a congressman... he usually does these things, but when it comes to specific construction plans, he is not good at it. If he is asked to do some superficial work in a perfunctory manner, he can do it with gritted teeth, but when it comes to specific plans, he really can't do it.
Alan glanced at Xiao Huang, who had been sleeping soundly beside him without any reaction since he came in.
Keeping an owl as a pet seems very high-end, and Xiao Huang does look a bit like a pet, but... after all, a bird doesn't have a high IQ.
Apart from eating and sleeping, it can't provide any emotional value to its owner. Even if you pet it like a cat, the feel of the bird's feathers is not as good as that of a real cat.
Sometimes when I feel a little irritable, I subconsciously want to hold something in my hand. If I have a small pet to interact with, stroke, and tease, I can relax and broaden my mind. What a pity...
Without disturbing the sleeping Xiao Huang, Alan suddenly remembered his female secretary - Zhang Xin!
If I remember correctly, her master's degree seems to be in development economics.
This is not a rumor. Their discipline has the word "development" in front of it, which makes it highly targeted. Without making any deep-seated comments on whether it is good or bad, if she is given the task of carrying out such large-scale development and economic revitalization plans, she would be considered a true professional match.
To put it bluntly, their profession is good at making big promises!
Moreover, it is a customized cake that can touch the heart of the customer!
In the past, Allen only saw her ability to speak Chinese, which would facilitate communication with China. But now...
Isn't it time for him, a female secretary, to show off his talents?
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"Okay, I got it. As for the preliminary plan... don't worry about it. I will find someone to do it. You should pay more attention to collecting information. By the way, collect the relevant personnel information as well, so that it will be convenient to start work in a while."
"Don't worry about this, I can definitely complete the task!"
Thomas heard that Allen didn't need him to make plans anymore. Although this would reduce his credit, he would not lack credit working for an important person. His philosophy was to have nothing rather than something bad. If he was not good at something, he would honestly admit it. He would rather not be able to do it than delay Allen's plan. If his mistake affected the entire plan, how much credit would he have to make to make up for it?
One mistake could ruin your entire political career.
"Well...you can go down, and notify the people outside to call my secretary Zhang Xin over."
"yes!"
Thomas stood up and subconsciously wiped the sweat from his head. He bowed slightly without caring whether Alan looked at him or not, and then respectfully left the study.
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"Hello? Ceylon?"
"I'm the boss. Do you want to know the progress of the party preparations?"
After Thomas left, Alan picked up the internal phone on the table and called Ceylon.
"No, there is a little thing I need you to do."
"You say."
"Well... I want to get a new pet, but..."
Alan scratched his chin. He suddenly felt inspired and felt that his daily life was a little monotonous, so he suddenly wanted to get a new pet.
All along, the words "Huang on the left and Qingcang on the right" have often echoed in his mind.
Now... Cang has one, but Huang, the one he is holding, has never been around, so he wants to get a puppy or a kitten to raise so that they can interact with each other.
"Remember, I want a pet like a kitten or a puppy. It doesn't have to be a cat or a dog, but... it can't be too ordinary. It has to match my status. It's better to be a rare breed. The bigger the pet, the better. I like big ones. It would be best if they can accompany me hunting."
“…”
Ceylon picked up the notebook at hand and took notes as Alan started to state the conditions, but the more he took notes, the more confused he became.
This requirement seems to be very broad, but a pet that truly meets this requirement... seems hard to find.
Suddenly... Ceylon had an idea. Theoretically, this kind of thing should be done by Xiao Shitou. It would not be her turn to help Alan find a pet. But now Alan called her, which meant he must have taken a fancy to something about her.
For example... looking at the plan on the table about cooperating with the BBC to promote the follow-up of Allen's rescue plan, Ceylon suddenly realized that Allen wanted to use her to get the BBC people to help with the work!
Wasn't the snowy owl, the pet of my boss, given to him by someone from the BBC just to curry his favor?
Now he needs a new pet, and he doesn’t want to bother two owners for the same thing, so he has to find someone from the BBC!
"Okay, I see. Do you have anything else to add?"
"That's all..."
Alan was about to add a few more words when there was another knock on the study door. He told Ceylon a few more words, hung up the phone, and then pressed the button to open the study door.
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"boss!"
"sit!"
It was Zhang Xin's first time to visit Allen's study in New Castle. She was a little nervous when she came in. This woman, who has become a little famous in China in the past two years, is called a strong woman of the new era by the local media. Whether she is meeting with leaders or communicating with businessmen who come to Wales to attend the president's class, Zhang Xin has a strong aura.
She has the support of the top British aristocrats and is also one of their private secretaries. She controls a "large amount" of foreign exchange funds, has countless investment projects, has extensive connections, graduated from a prestigious university, and has a high temperament. Even foreigners respect her very much.
But today, when she came to Allen's place, Zhang Xin could only nervously put her hands in front of her. After Allen said "sit down", she carefully sat down on the chair in front of the desk.
"What's going on here? Go ahead and tell me. After you finish, I have some work to give you."
Alan picked up a document on the table and asked as he looked at it. He was prepared to treat what Zhang Xin was about to say as some gossip and listen while working.
"Uh... the boss is like this."
Speaking of this, Zhang Xin's face gradually turned red, and she said shyly, "Boss, I know a gentleman, and we have been in contact for a while. I am not young anymore, and I have been out for so many years. My family has been urging me to get married. Well... recently I have... had this intention, but I don't know what the rules are here. I just want to ask you, if I get married, do I need to adjust my work here, and will it be affected?"
"???"
Alan slowly raised his head and glanced at Zhang Xin. He didn't expect... that he had found a partner.
Judging from her usual work scope and the people she comes into contact with, her partner is most likely a Chinese, right?
"When are you getting married? Where is your...boyfriend from? Tell me about it."
When Zhang Xin mentioned this, Alan suddenly didn't want to work anymore. He subconsciously prepared to interfere, but then he thought, since she was his employee, he wouldn't bother her. However, it would be nice to listen to some gossip.
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"He...he used to be a worker, and later worked as a salesman on a construction site, helping people sell houses. Later, he met Miss Li from Hong Kong..."
Having said that, Zhang Xin looked up at Allen.
Although Allen didn't care much about Miss Li Zhi, she was doing very well in Hong Kong. Because of her relationship with Allen, all the bigwigs had to give her some face in everything related to her. And her boyfriend also got to know Miss Li through business matters at the beginning.
"Boss... I opened a back door and let him come to our place to attend the CEO class. Last year, he made a little money and founded a small real estate company with his friends and started a business. We met while he was taking classes here."
"Um……"
Alan raised his eyebrows. It seems that Zhang Xin's partner is in real estate and has been in Hong Kong. If he were to work in China, with the brutal market environment in its early stages, he would definitely be able to make a name for himself in the future.
Zhang Xin has a good vision. She met such a person now when he was just starting to make a fortune. Her status is still high and she can provide some help to her boyfriend. If the couple works hard, they can at least make a class leap, even if they can't become the richest man.
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"His name is Pan Shiyi. You must have never heard of him, but I think he is a nice person and very motivated, even though he is divorced..."
"etc!"
Although... Alan doesn't like to interfere in the private affairs of his subordinates, but... a second marriage, marrying his secretary?
Isn't this like a toad wanting to eat swan flesh?
Although Allen and Zhang Xin have no relationship outside of work, and Zhang Xin herself is not outstanding in appearance, but no matter what, she is his secretary, and this status is naturally superior to others!
The secretaries under him all married princes, and you, a second marriage, are joining in the fun?
Thinking of this, Alan thought of the name Zhang Xin just mentioned, Pan Shiyi... He had a vague impression that he seemed to be in real estate?
Um……
"I didn't want to ask too much about your own affairs, but for a divorced person like this, have you asked about his previous life? How old is he?"
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Seeing that the Earl, who used to be so high and mighty, actually asked about such a thing, Zhang Xin felt warm in his heart and explained, "Boss... He is two years older than me. Maybe you don't know much about the situation there. In China... People of our generation, love is not free. Some couples are together reluctantly and have no feelings for each other. It's the same with Apan. He yearns for freedom and hates that boring life. Later, he saw the free world and began to struggle. He and his ex-wife divorced normally, and he treats me very well."
“…”
Alan looked calm as Zhang Xin talked about Pan Shiyi.
There are some phenomena in difficult times. It is hard to judge whether they are good or bad, but they definitely cannot be described as unfree. Let alone Zhang Xin's generation, except for modern times, when has China not been like this?
Do we have to have free love to live a good life?
Then why is the divorce rate getting higher and higher after people have free love?
Allen has always believed that excessive freedom leads to chaos. Don't talk about freedom. Sometimes in a relationship, in addition to affection between both parties, there must also be a sense of responsibility.
For people like this, when a man goes out to work, gains experience and makes money, he becomes disgusted with his wife and divorces her. When you interact with such people, whether you are working with them or having a private relationship with them, you have to be on guard.
He can even abandon his wife, so who else would he not dare to abandon?
To be able to describe a scumbag who despises his wife as a free, hardworking and warm-hearted man, this is also...
Fine, as long as she is willing, but... since this is the case, Alan's conscience, which had just emerged, was instantly extinguished.
He wanted to take advantage of this Apan mentioned by Zhang Xin.
Don’t you yearn for freedom?
Why not rush into the arms of the free world?
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"Have you discussed the wedding date? Where are you planning to hold the wedding? What are you going to do in China when the time comes?"
"We have discussed it all and will prepare for the beginning of next year... He said he has someone calculate the date."
"Well... OK, I understand. You can hand over the matters here to the team when the time comes. Find someone to help you with the projects with short deadlines. You can continue to be responsible for the long-term projects. I'll give you a month of wedding leave. As for me..."
Allen narrowed his eyes and thought for a while before continuing, "As your boss, I will give you a small gift. Since your boyfriend is in real estate, I have some projects that I need your help to plan. You can bring him along and let him work with you. When the planning is completed, I can give him some small projects to do."
"Ah? I'm embarrassed to say that, boss. I'm afraid he'll cause you trouble."
"Haha...it doesn't matter. Wait a few days, and then you can ask me to come and let me meet him. You are my secretary, and now you are getting married. I must meet this man no matter what!"
"ah?"
Zhang Xin was startled, and then she was surprised by Alan's words. Usually... she knew very well how difficult it was for those people below to meet Alan.
Being able to meet him is more than just a meeting. As he has reached the level of my boss, he is already a celebrity and a powerful person. Meeting him means countless opportunities are coming my way!
It just so happens that Pan Shiyi's career is in the development stage now. If Alan can meet him once, even if he doesn't say anything, just this meeting will make his resume look countless times better. Even if he goes out to solicit investment in the future and talks about this experience with others, people will look at him with higher regard. It's so exaggerated!
"Thank you, boss! Thank you for your support."
"Well... OK, have you finished talking? I'll give you a task as well. Sit down and talk."
"Boss, you say!"
Zhang Xin was excited and ready to listen to Allen's instructions.
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"Well, you know the economic situation in Wales in recent years. I want to set an example and do something to save the Welsh economy."
Allen, with a compassionate attitude, first talked about the current situation. Of course, he would not tell Zhang Xin the truth about what he wanted to do. Allen only said that he wanted to do something practical for Wales.
Allen's portrayal of the sense of mission and responsibility was so perfect that Zhang Xin's eyes sparkled.
My boss has both status and assets. If she didn't have a clear understanding of herself, if she were replaced by a person with a low level of education, she would definitely be confused and think about all sorts of things, which would lead to her never finding a partner in her life.
But what her boss said now really changed her perception of Allen. For the first time, she discovered that a noble lord could also be very responsible!