67. Money is like dirt
Yu Chuanbei sighed with relief and said, "Well, actually you don't have to worry too much about me. I was only promoted to this position in the past two years, and I have to periodically mix with them in this kind of decadent circle. Before that, I kept taking on projects, pulling data for analysis and consulting, and working day and night. Let me tell you, it is very difficult for people to have a sex life under such high pressure and high intensity. During the most tiring period, I even lost the ability to nocturnal emission. I was a little scared at the time, afraid that I would suddenly die one day, die young and suffer from impotence and premature ejaculation!" "Haha." Ling Ling listened to him recounting the painful experiences of the past, and then recalled his majestic and vigorous state every night, and felt a kind of lovely sense of humor. "You're so steadfast in your words that I'm speechless. You've even said your sexual function is dead. I'm trying to rehash something I didn't know before, but I'm at a loss. Haha!" "Don't laugh!" Yu Chuanbei pulled her back into his arms, pinched her cheek and said, "Luckily, I got a promotion later, and my work focus changed, so there are fewer complicated things to do. Otherwise, it would be a pity for you." "What's a pity? I don't think so!" Ling Ling pretended to be innocent by playing dumb. "Really? Let me verify it then." Yu Chuanbei wanted to stir up trouble again. Ling Ling begged for mercy in time and said, "Alright, alright, I surrender to the president without a fight. Let's save our energy. Didn't you say you would accompany me to meet the most important person for me on this trip tonight? I'm a working woman of the new era, but I'm here with a work mission." But he looked unwilling to give up and said flatteringly, "No need to delay. It's still early. Have you heard of 'Meeting at the south bank of the painted hall, always leaning against people and trembling.'" "I haven't heard of such obscene words." "Every time you dress up too beautifully and flutter in front of me, I need to relieve myself in advance." *~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Ling Ling took Yu Chuanbei's arm and walked into the cocktail party. She glanced at the whole room gracefully, and Yu Chuanbei whispered in her ear to introduce her target person for tonight. "Tonight's gathering is mainly for the bigwigs in the media industry. You should get to know them all, at least to make some impressions on them." Yu Chuanbei raised an eyebrow at the group in front of them and said, "Standing in the middle of those people is Lawrence, the chestnut-haired Jewish man, the brand director of Aojie. Aojie's cars have always been a niche brand in China, and they've always wanted to expand into a wider market. The new CEO has been putting pressure on Lawrence. Although they've previously only worked with 4A agencies, if a local advertising agency could come up with a good plan for their product transformation, it would definitely help him out."
Yu Chuanbei sighed with relief and said, "Well, you don't have to worry too much about me. I was only promoted to this position in the past two years, and I have to periodically mix with them in this extravagant and glamorous circle. Before that, I was constantly taking on projects, pulling data for analysis and consulting, working day and night. Let me tell you, it's hard to have a sex life under such high pressure and intensity. During the most tiring period, I even lost the ability to ejaculate. I was a little scared at the time, worried that I would suddenly die one day, dying young and suffering from impotence and premature ejaculation!"
"Haha." Ling Ling felt a tinge of adorable amusement as she listened to him recount his painful past experiences and recalled his nightly display of vigor and vitality. "You're so steadfast in your devotion that I'm speechless. You've even utterly ruined your own sexual function. I think rehashing old stuff is pointless. Haha!"
"Don't laugh!" Yu Chuanbei pulled her back into his arms, pinched her cheek and said, "Luckily, I got a promotion later, and my work focus changed, so there are fewer complicated things to do. Otherwise, it would be a pity for you."
"What's a pity? I don't think so!" Ling Ling pretended to be stupid as if she was innocent.
"Really? Then let me verify it." Yu Chuanbei wanted to make trouble again.
Ling Ling begged for mercy immediately, saying, "Alright, alright, I won't surrender without a fight. Let's save our energy. Didn't you say you would accompany me to meet the most important person on this trip tonight? As a modern-day working woman, I'm here with a mission."
He, however, showed an air of reluctance to give up, and said flatteringly, "Don't waste any time. It's still early. Have you ever heard of 'Seeing you by the south bank of the painted hall, always trembling with love?'"
"I've never heard such obscene words."
"Every time you dress up too beautifully and float around in front of me, I need to relieve myself in advance."
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Ling Ling took Yu Chuanbei's arm and walked into the reception. She gracefully scanned the room while Yu Chuanbei whispered in her ear about her target person for the evening.
"Tonight's gathering will mainly be with the bigwigs in the media industry. You can get to know them all, at least to leave them with some impression of you." Yu Chuanbei raised his eyebrows diagonally in front of them and said, "Standing among those people is Lawrence, the brand director of Aojie, the one with chestnut hair, the Jew. Aojie's cars have always been a niche brand in China, and they have always wanted to open up a wider market. The new CEO has been putting pressure on Lawrence. Although they only cooperated with 4A before, if there is a local advertising company that can come up with a good plan for their product transformation, it will definitely solve his urgent needs. Moreover, if Tuowu wants to become a first-tier advertising company, it must have clients like Aojie in the top automotive categories to be considered complete. It's just that Lawrence's level is too high. This time you can at most talk to him, and Fang Tuowu will have to follow up later." Ling Ling carefully remembered every message Yu Chuanbei passed to her.
Yu Chuanbei took her soft hand and walked towards the champagne table. Then, motioning her to look towards the 8 o'clock position, he said, "The man next to the black woman in the dark green evening dress is Leonard, Beiqing's Marketing Director. He's been in charge of the Chinese market and is well versed in domestic political rules. In the daily chemical industry, Beiqing's annual marketing expenses can account for 30% of sales. Your company should have contacted Leonard many times, but there are too many people vying for this piece of lucrative meat, and he's a veteran, so he's willing to wait for the right price. You can also get to know him this time. If you get along well, you can apply to contact him in your place after returning home. Maybe you can break the ice."
Ling Ling's eyes suddenly lit up with light, and Yu Chuanbei liked the sexiness she exuded when she was ambitious.
They raised the champagne together, and Yu Chuanbei continued to explain to her patiently: "I think the most important client for you tonight is the silver-haired old man talking to the two Chinese men by the window, Adrian, the brand director of Hemino. I heard that he will soon be rotated to the China region. The headquarters of the China region is located in the World Trade Center, very close to your company. Hemino has so many food categories, many of which are household names in the United States, but have only been launched in the Chinese market in recent years. There is still a lot of room for promotion in terms of brand recognition. More importantly, he is German-American and has a deep understanding of art. If you tell him about your father in German, you will definitely attract him and quickly build a closer relationship. What's more important is that he has a stable family and a harmonious relationship with his wife. He has been in the business world for so many years and has always had a good reputation. I am at ease with how you interact with him." He gently touched her glass with his own, and the crisp and pleasant sound made him feel very comfortable.
"Mr. Yu, you've done so much homework! I really don't know how to thank you." Ling Ling leaned on his arm coquettishly.
Although Yu Chuanbei's heart was surging, he still pretended to be a domineering CEO. "Don't be too moved. I'm just attracted to you as a person. Dating is all about catering to your partner's preferences. I just want to see you happy. I wanted to do everything I could to please you, but you treat money like dirt. I can't give you a luxury bag, I can only give you the opportunity you want."
Ling Ling immediately became alert and said, "I don't treat money like dirt, I just treat your money like dirt."
"Okay, okay, as long as you don't treat me like dirt." Yu Chuanbei couldn't pretend anymore.
"Then will you accompany me?" Ling Ling pulled his hand, but he held it down.
"Go by yourself. This way you will be more popular. No matter how much these Americans support gender equality on the surface, if a woman appears with a man's arm around her, they will still think of her as an accessory. I don't want to cover up your brilliance." Yu Chuanbei smoothed the hair around her ears and cast a gentle and firm gaze on her.
"But, I've never dealt with people like them, so I'm a little nervous." Ling Ling said unconfidently, and Yu Chuanbei could feel her palms sweating.
He put down his wine glass, put his hands in his trouser pockets, and said with a look of contempt, "They're nothing special. They eat, drink, poop, and urinate just the same. They have bad breath and eye mucus in the morning. Most of them are considered successful people at their age because they were lucky in their time. You are a wonderful woman who has gathered the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. If you absorb some of their wisdom, you will be invincible. What are you afraid of?"
Ling Ling burst into laughter, and her anxiety instantly disappeared. With a bright smile, she walked towards Adrian in seven-inch high heels with ease.
Just as Yu Chuanbei had recommended, Hemino had always been an international brand she'd wanted to work with, and she'd also heard of Adrian's reputation. While her mind was sharp and everyone was still warm, she wanted to put her best foot forward for him tonight.
She stepped forward to greet the three men. Ling Ling's beauty was so striking in the eyes of the two Chinese men that they willingly made way for her, giving her a chance to talk with Adrian. Seeing their conversation blossom, eventually switching to German, the two men tactfully walked away. "Did your father ever explain to you why he wanted to return to China? And to a poor, backward village like ours?" Adrian asked Ling Ling in German.
Her eyes flickered slightly as she reminisced about the distant past. She said leisurely, "I only remember my father saying once, 'My work comes from here. Wandering in a foreign land for so many years only gave me skills, but no nourishment. I must return here so that my work can live forever.'"
"Your father is a true artist." Adrian exclaimed sincerely.
"So I often think—" Ling Ling folded her arms and said, "Perhaps all art comes from the insight into human nature. After you gain some insights, you still need to return to that extreme environment, where good and evil, beauty and ugliness are nurtured, and only then can it become the fertile soil for the rapid growth of your art."
"Your ideas are very insightful. So what industry are you in now?" Adrian became more and more interested in her.
Ling Ling smiled apologetically and said, "I don't have my father's talent and courage, so I couldn't inherit his career. I'm working in advertising now, and I've only been in the industry for two years."
Adrian, on the other hand, felt fortunate to have met a fellow trader. He even took Ling Ling with him to socialize with others. With a prominent figure like him as his endorsement, even high-ranking figures like Lawrence and Leonard became more approachable. Especially when an oriental beauty like Ling Ling wandered among them, her Chinglish accent intrigued them.
Ling Ling, constantly collecting business cards and leaving phone numbers, was practically the most popular woman at the party. Across the crowd, she spotted Yu Chuanbei, who had been watching her from afar. He raised a glass of whiskey and, with admiration, wished her a successful first battle. She smiled sweetly and took his affection for herself.
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