Chapter 60
Cunxi was busy all afternoon, making a detailed analysis of the company's financial situation from its inception to the present, and also made two preliminary planning plans based on the company's current financial situation.
Arriving at the office, Cunxi handed the two plans to Zhang Qiming and said
"Mr. Zhang, the marketing department has been initially established. I have finalized the required staffing with Manager Shi this morning. These two plans will serve as the basic plan. Please review them."
Zhang Qiming took the plan, took a quick look at it, nodded with satisfaction, and his eyes were full of appreciation.
"Very good. We will follow the two plans you have drawn up. For subsequent activities involving other departments, you can communicate directly with the department managers. I will ensure that they fully cooperate with you."
"Oh, by the way, I forgot to inform everyone that the company is organizing a team building tonight."
“…”
Seeing that Cunxi didn't say anything, Zhang Qiming asked again: Do you have anything to do tonight?
"Oh...it's nothing, Mr. Zhang, I will definitely participate," Gu Cunxi agreed helplessly.
"I'm glad you're alright. I'll let you know later."
Coming out of Zhang Qiming's office, Cunxi went straight to Pei Yin. He hadn't seen her for the whole afternoon, and he always felt a sense of emptiness in his heart.
“Pei Pei…”
Cunxi stood beside Pei Yin with a smile, raised his hand and rubbed her long hair, the smooth touch...
"Are you done? Director Gu," Pei Yin said, pretending to be angry.
"Well, I'm done. I made two basic plans this afternoon and handed them over to Mr. Zhang. I wanted to take a break and come see you," Cunxi said with a smile.
"Oh? Then why didn't you come to see me?" Pei Yin asked
"I'm afraid that once I come... I won't be able to leave."
Cunxi reached out and took Pei Yin's hand that was typing on the keyboard, leaned over and kissed the back of her hand, which was cold.
"Cunxi... this is at the company," Pei Yin said shyly, pulling back her hand.
Gu Cunxi: “…”
"Oh, by the way... Mr. Zhang just said that the company will have a team building after get off work today."
"So sudden?" Pei Yin raised an eyebrow and said softly
"Well, I just heard what Mr. Zhang said. I wanted to decline, but it seems I can't avoid it."
"Then go ahead, you're here anyway," Pei Yin said with a smile.
In the blink of an eye, it was time to get off work. Everyone gathered at the company gate. After Zhang Qiming came out and told them the specific location of the restaurant, everyone divided into several groups and went to the restaurant separately.
Cunxi pulled Pei Yin towards the garage, and when he turned around, he saw Cheng Sheng standing not far away, with his head slightly lowered. His thin figure stood there alone, and Cunxi felt a little uncomfortable and frowned slightly.
"Cheng Sheng..." Gu Cunxi called out, his tone becoming a little gentle.
"Let's go together," Cunxi said again
Cheng Sheng stood there, a little dazed, his fingers constantly tugging at the corner of his clothes.
"What are you daydreaming about? If you go too late, there will be no food to eat. Let's go." Cunxi smiled at Cheng Sheng.
"Hmm~" Cheng Sheng nodded heavily and followed Gu Cunxi
The three of them got in the car. Cunxi leaned over to fasten Pei Yin's seat belt and smiled softly at her. Cheng Sheng sat in the back seat and witnessed everything. He felt sad and his guesses gradually became clear.
Cunxi couldn't ignore what Cheng Sheng had done just now. She couldn't bear to see Cheng Sheng standing there alone, or let Cheng Sheng find a way to go to the restaurant alone. Cunxi couldn't ignore this girl who had a crush on her.
When they arrived at the restaurant, most of the company's people had already arrived. Following the waiter's instructions, Cunxi and the others walked into the private room and found a seat. The dishes in front of them were all served. After a while, Zhang Qiming walked into the room. Without the expected opening words, he directly asked everyone to be more casual.
After Zhang Qiming sat in the main seat, he looked at Gu Cunxi, waved his hand and said: Cunxi, sit here
“…”
Gu Cunxi wanted to refuse, but because the company's people were present, it was difficult to refute Zhang Qiming's face, so he nodded and got up and sat down.
Cunxi looked at the glass in front of him that was already filled with red wine, frowned, and was about to call the waiter to change it when Zhang Qiming raised his glass.
"Everyone has been working hard recently. Today, please be more relaxed during this meal. There is no hierarchy at this table. You are all my colleagues."
Cunxi had no choice but to pick up the wine glass and turned to look at Pei Yin. Fortunately... there was water in her glass. Cunxi thought about it and decided not to drink it for the time being. He could use the excuse of driving to stop drinking. Judging from the situation, it would be difficult to withdraw once he touched the wine.
"Cunxi... don't you like red wine?" Zhang Qiming asked
"Oh, no, Mr. Zhang, it's just that I drove here, so I'm not going to drink anymore. I'm going to drink tea instead."
Zhang Qiming nodded and followed Cunxi's instructions, asking the waiter to bring a pot of tea.
Cunxi just breathed a sigh of relief when he heard several male colleagues at the same table jokingly and relentlessly harassing him. Cunxi couldn't even remember their names, only that they were from the teaching department.
"Boss Gu, you are a celebrity in our company. Everyone wants to have a drink with you. If you have a car, you can call a designated driver. I will take care of this matter," Duan Chen from the teaching department said with a smile.
At the same time, everyone at the table started to make a fuss. Pei Yin, sitting at the side, frowned slightly, somewhat displeased with Duan Chen's behavior of urging people to drink. Just as he was about to speak up to help Cunxi, he heard Cunxi ask with a smile:
"A man of the hour? Where did that come from?"
"I said, if Mr. Gu admits it, he has to drink a glass of wine," Duan Chen asked with a smile
"Tell me about it," Cunxi nodded and said
"Mr. Gu spoke up for the sales department at the meeting, publicly rebutting Mr. Zhang and pointing out the company's shortcomings. This is well-known in our company."
"Since the company was founded, the only person who dared to speak to Mr. Zhang like this is you, Mr. Gu."
The atmosphere became awkward for a moment. Although Zhang Qiming had said that there was no distinction between superiors and subordinates here today, everyone at the table became nervous when Duan Chen said it so directly.
Gu Cunxi smiled and looked at Zhang Qiming. After confirming that he did not mind the matter, he pursed his lips and said: It is true, but I dare not recognize the man of the hour.
Everyone at the table looked at each other, waiting for what would happen next. Gu Cunxi paused, looked at Duan Chen, couldn't hide the smile on his face, raised his eyebrows and said: Isn't the person who dares to expose his boss's shortcomings in public here a more influential figure than me?
Pei Yin sat quietly aside, with no emotion on his face, but he was secretly laughing in his heart. What a clever little ghost!
Duan Chen wanted to use this as an excuse to persuade Gu Cunxi to drink, but he didn't expect to get himself into trouble. It turns out that women are not to be messed with... Duan Chen secretly complained in his heart
Seeing Duan Chen's frustrated look, Cunxi felt a little proud. The reason why she dared to say this was because after getting to know him for a while, she found that Zhang Qiming was not as unkind as he seemed. Although it was true that he refuted her in public, he could accept her opinions and agree with her, which showed that he was not a petty person.
"Mr. Zhang, what do you think?" Cunxi looked at Zhang Qiming and asked with a smile.
"You two dare to tease me in public... We are equally matched," Zhang Qiming said, waving his hand.
With Zhang Qiming's answer, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Cunxi looked at the red wine glass in front of him, then turned to look at Pei Yin, took the initiative to pick up the glass and said
"Since Mr. Zhang said we're evenly matched, I'll take this drink."
After that, Cunxi raised his glass and tasted the red wine in front of him. Duan Chen also raised his glass after seeing this.
In fact, before coming here again, Cunxi had secretly decided not to drink. However, Zhang Qiming was very respectful to him just now, and Duan Chen brought up the matter of the last meeting. Cunxi decided to drink this glass of wine, even as an apology for his harsh words in the meeting that day.
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