Chapter 35 Screenshots
In the car, Zhou Feng couldn't help but sigh: "I didn't expect you to be so good at handling things. It's not easy to get past Boss Zhao's wife. All the people we sent before were kicked out by her."
Pei Song nodded and said nothing.
Getting this project means more pressure, especially when Liu Yan is eyeing it covetously.
"Don't care what others say." Zhou Feng seemed to see through his thoughts, "You have the ability."
Pei Song looked out the window. The setting sun dyed the entire city golden.
The car stopped downstairs of the company. Pei Song was about to get out of the car when Zhou Feng called him: "Pei Song, you will be the keynote speaker at the brand launch next week."
Pei Song was stunned for a moment: "I"
"You know this project best and are the best person to present our concept to everyone," Zhou Feng said. "I believe you can do a good job."
Looking at Zhou Feng's receding back, Pei Song clenched his fists.
Back in the office, he immediately began preparing materials for the press conference.
At the department meeting the next day, Zhou Feng praised Pei Song in public: "Jin Shangxuan's project has made a major breakthrough, thanks to Pei Song's outstanding performance."
When Liu Yan heard this, his face changed, but he was still the first to applaud: "Yes, Manager Pei is really amazing."
This exaggerated tone sounds a bit weird.
Pei Song just smiled faintly: "Thanks to everyone's support."
After the meeting, Zhou Feng called Pei Song to his office alone and said, "I am confident in your abilities, but you need to pay more attention to the relationships within the team."
Pei Song understood what he meant and nodded: "I know what to do."
Back in the office, he immediately began preparing materials for the press conference.
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The press conference was scheduled to be held in the banquet hall on the second floor of Jin Shangxuan.
This place can not only display the heritage of the time-honored brand, but also be large enough to accommodate various media.
"Are you nervous?" Zhou Feng looked at Pei Song who was making final preparations.
"Not bad." Pei Song was organizing his speech, his eyes falling on Liu Yan's gloomy face below the stage.
He knew that today's press conference was not only related to Jin Shangxuan's transformation, but also the key to his foothold in the company.
The press conference officially began. Pei Song stood on the podium and spoke calmly: "In the 70 years since its establishment, Jin Shangxuan has always adhered to one belief - to bring traditional food into everyone's life. Today, what we want to do is not to change, but to pass on."
He opened the prepared PPT and showed a series of innovative dishes.
Each dish retains the essence of traditional craftsmanship, but has been cleverly improved in presentation.
"For example, this 'Osmanthus Clouds' is inspired by Jin Shangxuan's signature osmanthus cake." An exquisite dessert appeared on the screen, "We use the French mousse technique to make the taste lighter, but the core formula completely follows the traditional craftsmanship."
Mrs. Zhao in the audience smiled approvingly, obviously very satisfied with this plan.
"Behind every innovative dish, there is a story of a traditional craftsman who has devoted his entire life to it." Pei Song's voice is full of appeal. "We are not going to abandon tradition, but to make it more vibrant in a younger way."
During the Q&A session, a reporter asked: "Some people say that reforming time-honored brands is equivalent to cutting off their own roots. What do you think?"
Pei Song was well prepared: "Reform does not mean denying tradition. Just like this sweet-scented osmanthus cake, we just made it more suitable for modern people's tastes, but the most critical steps in the production process have not changed at all."
He motioned to the waiter to bring the prepared snacks: "You can taste them yourself and see if you can still taste the flavor of Jin Shangxuan in your memory."
The reporters were full of praise, and Mrs. Zhao nodded repeatedly with satisfaction.
"This is real innovation," she said loudly, "It preserves the old taste while keeping up with the new trend."
This sentence was immediately recorded by reporters.
With the endorsement of veteran Jin Shangxuan, the effect of the press conference exceeded expectations.
After the meeting, Liu Yan said sarcastically: "You are indeed a person that Mr. Zhou values. Even Mrs. Zhao has been bribed by you."
"I didn't bribe anyone." Pei Song said calmly, "If you work hard, you will be rewarded."
"Oh, that's a nice thing to say." Liu Yan sneered, "Don't think I don't know why you work overtime so late every day. Mr. Zhou is so good to you, you must be enjoying it."
Pei Song clenched his fists and took a deep breath: "Liu Yan, if you have this skill, you might as well spend more time improving yourself."
"You!" Liu Yan was about to lose his temper when Zhou Feng came over.
"The press conference was a success." He patted Pei Song on the shoulder, "Let's have dinner together tonight."
"No." Pei Song politely declined, "I still have some work to do."
Looking at the backs of the two people, Liu Yan's eyes turned red with jealousy.
He took out his cell phone and quickly typed a message: "Mr. Zhou, there's something I think you should know..."
In the evening, Pei Song just got home and received a message from Shi Yanchen: "How was the press conference?"
"Not bad." Pei Song briefly explained what happened, "It's just that some people always like to make trouble..."
"Don't worry about those gossips." Shi Yanchen said, "Your performance has proved everything."
Pei Song looked at his phone and felt warm in his heart. Yes, as long as you have a clear conscience, why bother about other people's opinions.
He turned on his computer and prepared to handle the follow-up work.
At this time, a message from Zhou Feng popped up: "Come to my office tomorrow morning."
Pei Song frowned and stared at the screen, feeling that this message was a little unusual.
The next morning, when Pei Song knocked on Zhou Feng's office door, he felt the atmosphere was a little unusual.
"Look at this." Zhou Feng pushed over a screenshot, which was a chat record from many years ago. At that time, Pei Song had just graduated from university and was about to go abroad. He confessed to Zhou Feng but was rejected.
Pei Song looked at those immature words, feeling a little embarrassed, but more helpless: "This happened many years ago."
"I know." Zhou Feng's tone was very calm. "I called you here to make it clear that someone is using these old things to make small moves behind my back. I don't want this to affect my work."
Pei Song understood what he meant and nodded gently: "Thank you Mr. Zhou for your trust. Indeed, I was too young at that time and acted impulsively. I feel embarrassed when I think about it now."
"You don't have to feel embarrassed." Zhou Feng smiled. "You had just graduated and were full of expectations for the future. I have always remembered your sincerity. I have also been following your development in Country D over the years."
"I chose you to be in charge of the Jinshangxuan project this time because of your professional ability. I believe you can do a good job on this project."
Pei Song felt very happy. Zhou Feng did not question him because of those rumors. Instead, he expressed his trust more frankly.
"However," Zhou Feng changed the subject, "there are indeed some rumors in the company. You should pay more attention to them."
"I understand." Pei Song nodded, "I will speak with my work results."
"Okay." Zhou Feng said with satisfaction, "You should also pay more attention to Jin Shangxuan's finishing work."