Chapter 100 Having Dinner with President Chen
When Xu Qingmin woke up, he hugged Song Yilin tightly.
Song Yilin felt like she couldn't breathe.
"Xu Qingmin, let go of me."
Xu Qingmin hugged her tighter: "Yilin, I'm sorry, I couldn't control myself."
“You’ve always been this kind of person. You don’t need to pretend to be refined in front of me, nor do you need to blame it on the alcohol.”
Xu Qingmin's hands fell limply to his sides after Song Yilin's words. He wanted to use the alcohol to test whether Song Yilin liked him the way he really was. He was tired of pretending to be a gentleman all this time, and he wanted her to love a different version of him, the real him.
"So, I'm not your type, is that right?"
"No, you're my type, so you can be yourself. I used to be afraid because I was inexperienced, but it's different now. I like wild men, and I also like unique preferences."
Xu Qingmin pinned Song Yilin down again because of her words.
His lips landed on her neck and shoulder. Song Yilin felt herself being ignited again.
But I could feel some noise outside.
“Xu Qingmin, please let go of me, our daughter is up.”
Xu Qingmin angrily pounded the bed: "Let's move out. I'll buy another manor, one for each of us. Having a child is affecting our married life."
"We'll talk about it later. Get up first, our daughter has to go to school."
Xu Qingmin helplessly turned over and lay down on the bed.
Song Yilin looked at Xu Qingmin in confusion: "Aren't you getting up?"
Xu Qingmin pointed to his crotch: "He got up, but I can't. Our daughter is outside, and it won't look good."
Song Yilin began to seriously consider Xu Qingmin's words. Her daughter was already old. If Xu Qingmin had grown up with his daughter since she was little, they would have already adapted to each other's lifestyles. However, since his daughter was already old enough to understand everything, it would indeed be inconvenient for her to suddenly live with her father.
Should we listen to Xu Qingmin and live in a separate building, like the Xu family's old house, or live on a two-story house? In old houses like theirs, the soundproofing isn't good, and if there's any noise, our daughter will hear everything.
It's not good for children's sex education.
“Xu Qingmin, I agree with what you said. We should move to a bigger house. It’s really inconvenient now that our daughter is older.”
Xu Qingmin immediately stood up: "Are you sure?"
"I'm sure. I'll go out first, you can come out after a while."
When she came out, Bai Guanqun had already finished breakfast. He waved to her and said, "Mom, I'm going to school now."
"Go."
She also put on makeup and wore a business suit.
Xu Qingmin, clutching a pillow, sullenly complained, "Why are you dressed up so carefully to see President Chen?"
“This is the least you can do to show respect to others. Qingmin, you should think carefully about where we should move to. Either move closer to this neighborhood or move to the same place as those three women across the street.”
"When you see Chen Yan, just give him the shop; we don't need it."
Song Yilin wanted to take it back: "Why?"
"The Xu family relies on its reputation for making a living. It's not worth the effort to run a messy shop with such meager profits."
"knew."
Since she didn't want that shop, she decided to go for it.
Song Yilin came over without saying hello to Chen Yan.
I went to his front desk and directly introduced my company.
After the receptionist checked with the general manager's office, she was taken to Chen Yan's office.
"Mr. Song, it's been a long time. Please come and have a seat."
Chen Yan seemed to have known all along that she would be coming today.
Song Yilin didn't stand on ceremony and sat down directly.
"I apologize for visiting without an appointment."
Chen Yan brewed a cup of tea for Song Yilin: "I remember Director Song likes to drink tea, try my Pu'er."
Even the teacups were the ones she loved to drink.
"It seems that Mr. Chen knew I would be here today."
"I knew President Song would come someday. You still owe me a meal, have you forgotten?"
"I haven't forgotten. I wonder if Mr. Chen would do me the honor of inviting you to dinner?"
"Sure, let's go."
Song Yilin had planned to invite Chen Yan to dinner after the negotiations were finalized, but today, Chen Yan seemed unwilling to discuss business with her.
Since Chen Yan suggested having dinner, she decided to repay the favor he had done for her today.
"Please wait a moment, Mr. Chen, while I reserve a table."
"No need for that trouble. Let my secretary decide. You're the president of such a big company now. Why do you still need to do everything yourself? You should learn to delegate these things to your subordinates."
"Been taught a lesson."
Chen Yan then called his secretary to book a restaurant.
Song Yilin thought that a scumbag like Chen Yan would want a beautiful secretary, but it turned out to be a man.
It seems he keeps his private life separate from his work and personal life.
That's good, at least someone as rational as her won't act recklessly just because she's pretty, and will at least consider her current status.
On the way to the restaurant, Chen Yan didn't probe her with words like he did at the last banquet in the private room; now he acted completely businesslike.
The waiter handed Chen Yan the menu, but he didn't take it. Instead, he pointed to Song Yilin with his palm facing upwards and said, "This is Ms. Song, the host. I am the guest."
Song Yilin took the menu, ordered a few of the most expensive dishes, and handed the menu to Chen Yan: "Mr. Chen, please order a few more dishes."
Generally, the person being treated to a meal should not order more dishes than the one that invited them to order, so she ordered the most expensive dishes.
Chen Yan ordered several items, and they were indeed cheaper than what she ordered.
It seems she guessed correctly; Chen Yan is indeed a rather particular person.
Those who rise from the bottom are more likely to adhere to certain class rules.
After exchanging a few pleasantries with Chen Yan, Song Yilin got down to business.
"Mr. Chen, is the future development direction the automotive industry?"
No, that's not it.
“I agree. The profits in the automotive industry are barely enough to satisfy Mr. Chen’s hunger. So, Mr. Chen, what conditions would you be willing to accept if you were to leave our store?”
If Xu Qingmin wants to give a shop to Chen Yan, then her initial condition is something that Chen Yan is unlikely to agree to.
"I didn't want that shop; it was your former boss, Mr. Zhou, who forced it on me."
"In that case, Mr. Chen, please state your expectations."
Chen Yan blew on the soup in his hand, took a sip, and said, "Good soup."
Since he didn't say anything, Song Yilin couldn't rush him and also drank the soup.
Chen Yan tapped the table with his hand.
“I can withdraw from the first store, but I have a few requests. Director Song, please choose one. First, I have always wanted to cooperate with the Xu family. I have a small project to develop an app. If Director Xu is interested, we can discuss it further. Second, I would like Director Song to give me a fair chance to compete.”
No, that's definitely not an option. Xu Qingmin doesn't want to cooperate with Chen Yan, no matter what the project is.
"Chen Yan, you flatter me. I'm about to marry Xu Qingmin, so I'll just take it as a joke."
Chen Yan put down the bowl in his hand and looked into Song Yilin's eyes: "I'm not joking. And I said that because I know you don't want to marry Xu Qingmin."
Song Yilin smiled gently: "Why did President Chen say that?"
“Xu Qingmin and I know you better than you do. You are a lone wolf on a snowy mountain. You like to conquer the world, not men. I guess Xu Qingmin must be very insecure, afraid that you will leave him and start your own business.”
Song Yilin was deeply shocked. She and Chen Yan had only met three times, including this time. How could he know her so well?
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