Zhang Qi's words grew increasingly respectful.
The people outside were all baffled.
"Dad, I'm not dreaming, am I? A car worth less than thirty million, used as an apology?
If I didn't know Jiang Meng's identity, I'd suspect she was the illegitimate daughter of some corporate tycoon."
Jiang Dong muttered to himself.
"Shut up, do you want to die?"
Jiang Tian immediately covered Jiang Dong's mouth, his son indeed dared to say anything.
"Stay here, I'm going in to talk business!"
Jiang Tian stepped forward heading toward the office.
But unexpectedly, Zhang Qi casually closed the door, it slammed right into Jiang Tian's nose.
Jiang Tian was in such pain that tears streamed from his eyes.
But he didn't dare to cry out.
Didn't dare to curse.
The other party was Zhang Qi, he could only bear it.
"In the future, Zhongjiang Industrial's cooperation with Jiang Corporation will be handled by General Manager Jiang Meng, there's no need for your involvement."
Zhang Qi's voice came from inside.
Jiang Tian's face turned extremely unsightly in an instant.
This was simply a slap in his face in front of everyone.
"What are you looking at? Get back to work!"
Jiang Tian was furious, he had wanted to see Xiao Chen's embarrassment, but ended up watching his own.
The dashing and wealthy President Zhang acted like a servant in front of Jiang Meng.
Where was she worth changing loyalties for?
Ridiculous.
In the office.
Jiang Meng finally snapped out of her shock, "Don't, don't, President Zhang, I don't deserve such a reward without any meritorious service.
I haven't done anything yet, how could I accept what you've given?
Moreover, you didn't call to let me know before you came, I should have gone down to meet you."
Jiang Meng was afraid of offending Zhang Qi, which was the normal reaction.
"Oh, my President Jiang, you're killing me, if you're this formal, I'll have to kneel before you!"
Zhang Qi was on the verge of tears.
Would he dare to show the slightest disrespect to the boss's woman?
Not only could it mean the loss of all his accumulated wealth, but his life might be at stake as well.
Jiang Meng, seeing Zhang Qi's anxious demeanor, immediately became suspicious.
She turned to look at Xiao Chen, who was leaning on the couch, and thought again.
Could this uncle be the mysterious scion of a wealthy clan?
And was she the Cinderella of the story?
At that thought, she shook her head vigorously.
Jiang Meng, you really have been watching too much TV.
"President Jiang, I've brought the contract over, if you feel there is no issue, we can sign it.
Of course, if you think something's amiss, you can point it out, and I'll definitely comply," Zhang Qi said with a smile.
Jiang Meng shook her head; ever since she married Xiao Chen, she felt like she was on a roller coaster every day.
The things she encountered were truly more thrilling one after another.
"I've just started here and don't quite understand things, why don't I let my uncle have a look?"
Jiang Meng was still cautious, it wasn't right to be thrown off by someone's deference.
That was being responsible to the company.
"It's none of his business, let me have a look," Xiao Chen took the contract, going through it with a quick glance, almost reading ten lines at a glance.
"Change Article Thirty-two, if during the cooperation period, Jiang Meng's position in Jiang Corporation is demoted, Zhongjiang Industrial has the right to terminate the contract immediately.
Add 'any losses incurred, Jiang Corporation shall bear full responsibility.' Revise the contract with these points.
Zhang Qi, take the contract out and let Jiang Tian have a look, especially this clause - make sure he reads it clearly before signing!" Xiao Chen said indifferently.
Who is this man?
Zhang Qi had still not understood who Xiao Chen was.
Since the moment he came in, this guy had been rather arrogant.
But with his life experience, such a person was not to be trifled with.
So he didn't ask, simply turned and walked out the door.
Jiang Tian, looking at that clause in the contract, was truly conflicted.
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But this contract was exceptionally favorable for Jiang Corporation.
What was originally a sixty-forty split had become an even fifty-fifty.
If it were signed, it would be extremely beneficial for Jiang Corporation and for him personally.
The only trouble was that it meant Jiang Meng couldn't be ousted from the position of general manager.
After reflecting for a long time, he finally gritted his teeth and signed.
Now, nearly everyone in Jiang Corporation was his own person—just one general manager position was nothing.
He had plenty of ways to cope with it.
After Jiang Tian had signed, the project manager Jiang Meng also needed to sign, but before signing, she still carefully reviewed the contract.
Although she had just joined the company, she had quickly become familiar with many aspects and understood most of them.
After all, this was her field of study in university.
As the general manager, she had to be responsible.
At this moment, Andi suddenly stood up from her seat and sat down next to Xiao Chen.
There was almost no distance between them.
Given Andi's ice-queen CEO persona, she would absolutely not get so close to any man.
Unless he was—!
Zhang Qi watched this scene and suddenly understood everything.
This arrogant guy happened to be the secret owner of Xiao Corporation.
In just ten years, he'd built what many thought an impossible business empire.
"Boss!"
Zhang Qi suddenly bowed deeply.
"You know, that's fine. No need to be formal."
Xiao Chen said indifferently.
"Yes!"
Zhang Qi quickly straightened up, fearful of giving anything away.
He knew his boss wanted to keep his identity secret.
"Alright, President Zhang, I've signed. It's your turn now."
Jiang Meng said with a smile.
Zhang Qi nodded, promptly wrote his name on the contract, and stamped it.
"Congratulations, Mengmeng. You've closed a big deal on your first day at work," Xiao Chen said as he stood up, smiling.
"Not at all, I didn't really do anything." Jiang Meng was very clear that there had been a guardian angel behind this deal.
"Well, the deal is sealed; let's go buy a car, shall we, President Zhang?" Xiao Chen looked at Zhang Qi.
"Of course, Mr. Xiao, how about you change your car too? Yours is quite old and nearly ready for scrap."
Zhang Qi laughed.
"I don't need one, but my mother-in-law lacks a car for work."
Xiao Chen replied.
"That's even less of an issue. President Liu is now the deputy head of Zhongjiang Industrial, and naturally, she should be entitled to a company car,"
Zhang Qi said.
Jiang Meng listened, utterly bemused by the conversation, which sounded like something out of a fantasy.
The four of them headed out the door of the office.
Jiang Tian and his son were still waiting there.
The rest had been sent back to work.
"Chairman Jiang, I'll take President Jiang to pick out a car. She might not be coming back to the office today.
Is that okay?" Zhang Qi asked.
"How could we trouble you with that? Jiang Meng will certainly need a car; we'll take care of it."
Jiang Tian said in a rush.
"No, let me do it. It's not every day I get the chance to curry favor with President Jiang; please don't fight me for it."
Zhang Qi said outrightly, not caring in the least about the onlookers.
The four set off, leaving everyone else behind.
Jiang Tian and Jiang Dong stood there stunned for quite some time.
"Dad, something feels off. President Zhang, who can even trick Boss Chen,
is showing such deference to Jiang Meng.
Could it be that Jiang He had once shown him kindness?"
Jiang Dong would never have guessed that the whole affair had been orchestrated by Xiao Chen.
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