"Lu Yanting?" Qiu Mang really didn't expect the world to be so small, as if she could run into him anywhere.
"What a coincidence, Miss Qiu, are you going to accompany someone for drinks again?" The man raised an eyebrow slightly, his dark eyes fixed on her.
"You, every word you say sounds like a sarcasm!"
"You heard me right, I'm being sarcastic."
Qiu Mang glared at Lu Yanting and turned to leave. But Lu Yanting reached out and stopped her.
"What are you doing?" Qiu Mang asked angrily.
"Miss Qiu, please don't get so angry. I just wanted to remind you that it's best to avoid things like accompanying people to drinks." Lu Yanting's tone was calm, but a hint of concern was in his eyes.
"It's none of your business!" Qiu Mang forcefully shook off Lu Yanting's hand and strode out of the bathroom.
Back at the dinner party, Qiu Mang's dizziness intensified, but she endured the discomfort and continued entertaining her clients.
Zhou Haitao noticed her unusual behavior and asked with concern, "Qiu Mang, are you alright? Why don't you go back and rest?"
Qiu Mang shook her head and said, "It's okay, I can handle it."
"Miss Qiu, you are indeed young, beautiful, and exceptionally capable. No wonder President Zhou brought you out for business dinners!" President Zhang praised with a broad smile at the dinner table.
"Mr. Zhang, you flatter me!" Qiu Mang returned a perfectly timed smile.
After finishing his sentence, Mr. Zhang turned to Zhou Haitao and said, "By the way, Lao Zhou, didn't you want me to help you make a connection with Mr. He from Heguang Group? Perfect timing! I just saw Mr. He in the next private room. He's hosting a banquet for many business associates today. Would you like to go and meet him?"
A glint of light flashed in Zhou Haitao's eyes. "Really?"
Mr. Zhang smiled mysteriously, "Of course it's true, but Mr. Lu Yanting from the Lu Group will also be there. I wonder if you dare to go?"
Zhou Haitao's company is relatively small, with only a few dozen employees. He works tirelessly every day trying to network with influential figures from all walks of life to expand his business. Mr. He from the Heguang Group is the ceiling that his circle can reach.
Meanwhile, Mr. He was at Lu Yanting's dinner party. Anyone with eyes could see that Mr. He was there to curry favor with Lu Yanting, cultivating his connections at the dinner table in hopes of advancing to higher levels. Disturbing him at this time would indeed be inappropriate.
In just a few seconds, Zhou Haitao quickly analyzed the pros and cons in his mind.
"How about we reschedule for another day?" Zhou Haitao's voice was low and tinged with helplessness.
Mr. Zhang laughed heartily, "That's fine too, there will be other opportunities in the future!"
Although it was said with a smile, any intelligent person could tell that it was sarcasm.
Zhou Haitao had visited Heguang Group several times, but General Manager He always said he was too busy to see him or that he was on a business trip.
Therefore, if we don't seize this opportunity, we'll be even less likely to see it again. Moreover, if we can make an impression on Lu Yanting, it might bring even greater opportunities to the company in the future.
Mr. Zhang patted Zhou Haitao on the shoulder, "Old Zhou, we've had enough of talking for today, so I'll head back now! My driver is already waiting for me downstairs!"
Zhou Haitao hesitated for two seconds, but decided to give it a try. So he lowered his stance and said, "Mr. Zhang, how about I trouble you to introduce me? I'll send you two cans of good tea another day!"
Qiu Mang listened from the side, and when she heard that Lu Yanting was also there, she felt inexplicably choked up.
Why is he everywhere? She was just mocked by him for being a hostess, and now she has to perform in front of him. She is extremely unwilling.
But even if she didn't want to go, there was nothing she could do. Since the boss wanted to go, she had no choice but to bite the bullet and go with him.
A few minutes later, Mr. Zhang pretended to have seen some acquaintances next door by chance, and then took Zhou Haitao and Qiu Mang into the private room next door.
There weren't many people in the private room. Lu Yanting was sitting in the main seat, and Hua Xiao was next to him. The two were under thirty years old and stood out among a group of greasy, fat middle-aged men.
Despite their youth, the two exuded an aura of authority, as if they were the masters of the world.
"Oh my, so President Lu and President Hua are here too!" President Zhang pretended to have just noticed the two of them, showing a surprised expression on his face.
"I saw Mr. He and Mr. Wan, some old acquaintances, at the door just now, and I was thinking of coming over to say hello. I didn't expect to run into such important people. My apologies!" Mr. Zhang spoke these polite words naturally and fluently.
Zhou Haitao greeted everyone at the table, but his attitude unconsciously became humble. He bowed slightly, with a respectful smile on his face, as if the people in front of him were not business partners, but high and mighty gods.
Qiu Mang hid behind the two and greeted them, feeling inexplicably flustered. Her eyes involuntarily glanced at Lu Yanting, but seeing that the man wasn't looking at her at all, she felt relieved.
She let out a soft sigh of relief, trying to remain calm.
Hua Xiao spotted Qiu Mang following behind at a glance. His gaze shifted back and forth between Lu Yanting and Qiu Mang, and his eyebrows rose. He had actually run into an old acquaintance here. How interesting!
At that moment, Lu Yanting's phone rang. He glanced at the caller ID, then went out to answer it.
"You all continue chatting, I'm going out for a bit!" Hua Xiao said to everyone in a relaxed tone.
Mr. He glanced at the newcomers, then at Lu Yanting and Hua Xiao, assuming the two had left first, and then invited the three of them to sit down.
Mr. He invited Lu Yanting and Hua Xiao over today to discuss the project. Seeing that the project had been finalized, he felt less tense.
After Hua Xiao and Lu Yanting left, President He's aura suddenly became sharp and domineering, and he became the absolute leader at the dinner table, as if the caution he had shown in front of Lu Yanting just now was not his.
Mr. Zhang acted as a very competent middleman, introducing Zhou Haitao and Mr. He to each other and emphasizing some of the advantages of Haitao Co., Ltd.
Zhou Haitao picked up the conversation and began to explain his purpose. He analyzed the situation of the two companies and then showed his sincerity by saying that if the two companies cooperated, he was willing to give up a few percentage points.
Zhou Haitao is undoubtedly a qualified businessman. He knows that doing business is all about interests, and he discusses interests openly, even offering the other party the biggest incentive.
Mr. He was somewhat tempted, but after all, there was still a difference in their social circles. Although Zhou Haitao's offer was good, Mr. He held a high position and had many people who fawned over him, so he naturally wouldn't make a decision easily. He narrowed his eyes slightly, considering the pros and cons.
His gaze lingered on Qiu Mang's fair and innocent face for a moment. Zhou Haitao immediately noticed this subtle change and quickly said, "Little Qiu, President He is a benchmark figure in our industry. It's an honor to meet him today. Let's both toast President He."
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