Chapter 7 Endorsement
Xu Mo called Lin Jingchuan back on WeChat.
Lin Jingchuan first apologized for disturbing her so late at night, and then got to the point.
"The chairman talked to me about this project in the afternoon. He has high expectations for it." Lin Jingchuan paused.
Xu Mo clenched her phone tightly, her expression becoming slightly nervous.
She didn't know what Lin Jingchuan meant by this, but she could vaguely hear something ominous.
Although the company has signed a consulting service contract with Landa Group, even with the contract signed, there is no complete guarantee that the order can be obtained.
Xu Mo had experienced a project before. The kick-off meeting was held, but the client said they were not satisfied, so they changed the team.
"Mr. Lin, Manager Wu, and I will do our best." Although she didn't know what went wrong, Xu Mo quickly expressed her sincerity. "After receiving the launch meeting notice this afternoon, we have already started preparing the materials for the launch meeting. We will elaborate on the project background, objectives, research strategies, methods, and plans. Manager Wu is also reviewing it quickly, and we expect to go through a draft with you tomorrow afternoon."
Lin Jingchuan was silent for a while. He seemed to laugh and said, "I don't mean anything else. Don't be nervous."
“…”
"As you know, the kick-off meeting is next Monday, so time is tight. Executives from across the entire group will be attending, so its importance goes without saying." After a pause, Lin Jingchuan said, "But you and Manager Wu don't know enough about Landa yet."
Xu Mo pursed her lips. Indeed, the research has not yet started, and her only channel for obtaining information is Baidu.
Lin Jingchuan said, "How about this, first tell me your ideas for the launch meeting materials. I'll give you some direction, and you can revise them tomorrow. We'll review them tomorrow afternoon."
Xu Mo nodded: "Okay."
Dudu listened to the conversation between the two, wandered from the disc-shaped cat scratching bowl to the dining room, then jumped onto the sofa, quietly staring at the back of Xu Mo who was standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, talking on the phone seriously.
Half an hour later, the conversation between the two finally came to an end.
Xu Mo put the phone back on the table, sighed softly, and Dudu jumped over and rubbed her legs.
Xu Mo picked up the kitten and said, "I'm busy now."
Lin Jingchuan hung up the phone. Secretary Zhang pushed open the door and came in with a freshly heated lunch in his hand: "Boss Lin, let's eat first."
"Have you eaten it?" Lin Jingchuan asked.
Secretary Zhang said, "I've eaten."
Lin Jingchuan nodded, took the lunch box and put it on the table.
Secretary Zhang did not leave, but looked at Lin Jingchuan hesitantly, wanting to say something.
"What's wrong?" Lin Jingchuan asked.
Secretary Zhang asked tentatively, "Mr. Lin, how was your conversation with the chairman this afternoon?"
Lin Jingchuan said: "Why are you asking this suddenly?"
"Oh," Secretary Zhang said, "You and the chairman were discussing the consulting project. I noticed it was a bit long, so I'm asking because I'm worried about any changes to the work on this topic."
Secretary Zhang has been at Lan University for ten years and is very sensitive to many things.
In fact, he could see that the chairman was not particularly satisfied with the currently proposed Party B firm A.
Mr. Fei attaches great importance to this project, so he hopes to find a more experienced institution.
But Mr. Lin seemed to have endorsed Firm A, although Secretary Zhang didn't know why Mr. Lin endorsed this firm.
I don’t know what Mr. Fei and Mr. Lin talked about.
Lin Jingchuan raised his eyebrows and smiled: "There will be no changes, let's proceed as planned."
Secretary Zhang nodded: "Okay."
Lin Jingchuan said, "By the way, please free up two hours for me tomorrow afternoon."
Although Lin Jingchuan didn't seem to say that he wanted to replace her, Xu Mo always felt that things were not that simple.
Lin Jingchuan called her late at night, he must have received some important information.
After all, Landa is also a large company, and the relationships among its internal executives are complicated and changes may occur at any time.
Xu Mo told Manager Wu about this, and Manager Wu said, "Xu Mo, you're going to be promoted to manager soon. You have to learn to take full responsibility for your client relations."
Xu Mo: "But..."
Manager Wu, while emailing a client, said expressionlessly, "I'm currently working on ten projects simultaneously. I can't personally handle every one of them. Since you're the project leader, you need to pay more attention yourself."
After a pause, Manager Wu looked up at her and said bluntly, "Xu Mo, you are one of the few people I have promoted from a child to a senior consultant. I have high hopes for you, but my approval is only one aspect. You have to let the higher-ups see you."
Manager Wu said meaningfully, "You know the economy has been tough over the past two years, the institute's performance has been average, and promotion opportunities are limited. This project is large-scale and highly valued by leadership, and it may even be the key to your successful promotion next June."
“…”
Xu Mo was silent for a while and returned to her workstation.
She stared blankly at the second version of the PPT she had revised.
WeChat flashed on the computer screen. Xu Mo clicked it and saw Xu Shiying had sent her a message: [What are you doing?]
Xu Mo sighed and replied: [I'm being PUA'd by my leader.]
Xu Shiying: [Ah!]
She sent me a link to the Great Compassion Mantra on NetEase Cloud Music.
Xu Mo couldn't help but raise the corner of her lips: [What's wrong? Why are you looking for me?]
Xu Shiying: [Oh, I just took a few selfies. Can you help me choose a few to post on WeChat Moments?]
Xu Mo: […I’m busy.]
Xu Shiying: [Oh, I just got my manicure yesterday, and I put on makeup to match it today! It would be a waste if I didn't post it on WeChat Moments, so I'll just pick a few pictures! It'll be quick, just one minute, I'll send them to you now.]
Xu Mo frowned as she finished looking at her pictures: [1 3 4 5 OK]
Xu Shiying: [Love You.jpg]
Xu Mo: [I noticed that you've been posting to Moments a bit too frequently recently.]
Xu Shiying: [Ahahaha, that’s right.]
Xu Mo: [Are you in love?]
Xu Shiying responded with a shy expression: [Oh, we're still in a relationship. I'll tell you when it's official.]
Xu Mo realized that she had wasted ten minutes, so she immediately closed WeChat and focused on her PPT.
After being busy for half an hour, she suddenly received a call from an unfamiliar number.
She hesitated for a moment whether to answer it.
The system didn't mark it as a nuisance call, so she thought about it and swiped the answer button.
"Hello?"
"Xu Mo." Lin Jingchuan's voice came from the receiver, "I'm Lin Jingchuan."
Xu Mo: “!”
"I just sent you a WeChat message and you didn't reply." Lin Jingchuan said, "I'm at the Starbucks downstairs from your company now. Let's go over the plan in person."
"ah?"
Xu Mo picked up her work badge, picked up her computer and rushed downstairs.
Pushing the door open, Xu Mo saw Lin Jingchuan sitting by the window.
He was wearing a khaki collarless shirt and gray casual pants today. The sunlight shone through the glass window onto his warm and three-dimensional facial features.
Seeing Xu Mo, he waved at her, the corners of his lips slightly raised: "Xu Mo."
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