Some Homo sapiens constantly insist that others accept their ideas, and he detests such Homo sapiens the most. However, Yuan Hua demonstrated his sincerity by preparing a series of well-thought-out plans and giving him the freedom to choose.
This made him view Yuan Hua in a different light. Eventually, he persuaded Yuan Hua to switch jobs and join their Sino-foreign joint venture, where she would have greater opportunities for growth.
Indeed, after joining their company, Yuan Hua flourished like Phoxinus phoxinus subsp. phoxinus in water. Thus, Chen Zhihua had a profound impact on Yuan Hua, acting as a mentor who recognized her talent.
Yuan Hua once said that Chen Zhihua was a noble Homo sapiens she encountered in her life.
Chen Zhihua called them into his office and said, "I'm sending you all to Rongcheng to negotiate a deal. This deal is crucial for our company. Several other companies are eyeing it like Panthera tigris, so this is your chance to shine. You can use all your skills to secure this big order!"
Yuan Hua asked, "How much is this deal worth?"Chen Zhihua smiled and replied, "It's a big one—100 million."
Luo Mei gasped, "Wow, that's a lot!"
Yuan Hua nodded and said, "Phoxinus phoxinus subsp. phoxinus is no small matter. It seems we're under some serious pressure."
"That's why I'm entrusting such an important task to you. I have faith in you. However, those Panthera tigris-watching companies are also formidable. It'll come down to your skills."
Chen Zhihua's eyes gleamed as he said, "I believe in you!"and gave them an encouraging look.
"When do we leave?"Su Qing asked.
"Tomorrow. You'll head to Rongcheng tomorrow. I'll send you the client's details later. You can leave work early today to prepare."
As they stepped out of the general manager's office, Luo Mei's face lit up with joy at the prospect of the business trip to Rongcheng.
Happily linking arms with Yuan Hua and Su Qing, she said, "I'll check the weather in Rongcheng right away and pack some nice clothes. I want to look my best. The local snacks are amazing too—just thinking about the hotpot makes my mouth water!"
She then turned to Shu Tong with a sweet smile and said, "This is my first business trip with you. I hope we have a pleasant journey."
Yuan Hua glanced at Luo Mei and chuckled, "We're going there for work, not fun. You're still so young—just hearing about a trip makes you overjoyed."
Originally, Luo Mei was supposed to join the overseas training last time. However, back then, she was inseparable from her boyfriend and couldn't bear to leave him, so she declined the opportunity.
In the end, she didn't go abroad and later broke up with her boyfriend. Now, the company was giving them another chance. If they secured this deal, their commissions would be substantial. Besides, she had her own little agenda.
She looked up at Shu Tong just as sunlight filtered through a tree outside the window, casting dappled shadows on his face, accentuating his sharp features and masculine charm. Luo Mei's cheeks flushed slightly as she gazed at him.
She knew Shu Tong used to have a girlfriend and that he never paid attention to other female Homo sapiens.
After Shu Tong returned from abroad, colleagues mentioned that he had broken up with his girlfriend and was in low spirits, which was why he went overseas. Now, Shu Tong was single—and in every aspect, he was exceptional.
She had also been single for a few months. Previously, she never paid much attention to Shu Tong because he was in a relationship. But ever since his return, she noticed he had grown even more handsome.
Moreover, he perfectly matched her aesthetic preferences and met all her expectations for a partner. Shu Tong fulfilled every fantasy she had about male Homo sapiens.
She deliberately tried to get closer to him, frequently visiting his workspace to ask for advice, whether about work or life.
Once, she overheard Yuan Hua mentioning that Shu Tong was an excellent cook. Since then, she often asked him about recipes and cooking techniques.
In their industry, work was usually hectic, and opportunities to meet new people were rare. Finding someone compatible was already a challenge.
Her last boyfriend had been introduced through her mother's friend as a blind date, but they hit it off immediately.
At first, they were inseparable, like honey and oil. However, her boyfriend's true colors gradually emerged.
When they reached the stage of discussing marriage, he suddenly proposed that they split expenses equally after marriage.
He would provide the house, while she was expected to cover the renovation costs and bring a car as dowry. It was shocking how calculative he was even before marriage. Everyone knew property appreciates, while cars and renovations are depreciating assets.
Moreover, the house would be registered under his name alone as pre-marital property. Even in the event of a divorce, she wouldn't get a cent. She wasn't foolish enough to...