"Our company had previously delivered a batch of immature plans to your company, which have all been rejected. This is our internal problem and we hope that next time your company can cooperate with us. We will definitely present the perfect plan."
Chen Jinhai was extremely deferential, and Manager Wu was triumphantly smug.
"That young girl under you, Su something, needs more of your instruction. She was quite ignorant the last time she came."
"That's true, she is young, so we hope that you will be patient with her."
Chen Jinhai glanced back coldly at Su Qiqi, hoping not to get dragged into her matters.
"It's normal for young people to be temperamental. I've been busy these days and my health hasn't been good either, so I am also to blame."
Manager Wu was hypocritically polite, clearly wanting to gain some advantages.
Having been in the workplace for many years, how could Chen Jinhai not see through it?
"You should take care of your health. Next time there's an opportunity, I'll introduce you to a physiotherapy center where we could go to relax."
Su Qiqi, understanding the ins-and-outs, was aware that these people went to the physiotherapy center not merely for relaxation, but for monetary transactions.
If it was not for survival, she would have slapped Chen Jinhai's face right then for disrespecting the carefully crafted plan that she had put forth.
On one side, Su Qiqi was suffering from Chen Jinhai's torment, while on the other, Jin Muchen was also in a dilemma.
When Su Qiqi's plan was rejected, Jin Muchen discovered that it was connected to Manager Wu.
He had sent his special assistant, Qin Xiao, to investigate who exactly this Manager Wu was, and the results were surprising.
One of the veterans who helped establish the JT Group was Manager Wu's uncle. Due to this connection, Manager Wu had spent years fearlessly amassing wealth and connections in JT, becoming a veritable cancer on the group.
"President Jin, with our current strength, it probably won't be easy to handle this matter without involving Grandpa."
Considering his age, it would be unacceptable to force Grandpa to fall out with his old friend over a subordonate.
"Not just that, I too cannot make my move carelessly."
Indeed, everyone knows that Jin Muchen has Grandpa Jin backing him.
So, It would probably not be simple to deal with this person.
"You go on my behalf and ask him to recall the previous plan, say it was the instruction of the vice president of the planning department."
Qin Xiao, acting as Jin Muchen's assistant, set off immediately after receiving the instructions.
When Qin Xiao reached the company, Manager Wu was on the phone with Chen Jinhai.
When the call ended, wearing the mantle of the vice president's assistant of the planning department, Qin Xiao informed Manager Wu of Jin Muchen's instructions.
But unexpectedly, instead of doing as asked, Manager Wu put on airs.
"You are the assistant of the planning department? The secretary of the vice president of the planning department was quite rude to me last time. How does your department manage its subordinates?"
Qin Xiao didn't know what happened last time and could only provide a perfunctory response, not expecting him to suddenly turn hostile.
Manager Wu spat on the ground and crudely retorted:
"You upstart, who do you think you are to give me orders? Get the vice president here next time and maybe then I'll listen to you. I'm not in a good mood right now, so get out!"
Having no other choice, Qin Xiao had to leave.
Unable to accomplish the task given by Jin Muchen, Qin Xiao had no choice but to call Su Qiqi's company himself.
When Chen Jinhai received Qin Xiao's call, Su Qiqi had been suffering through a two-hour-long verbal thrashing.
Chen Jinhai picked up the internal call from JT Company immediately, thinking it was Manager Wu with another request.
"Hello, is this President Chen?"
"Ah, who is this?"
Realizing that it wasn't Wu's voice, Chen Jinhai felt alarmed, thinking that the matter may involve other executives at JT.
"I'm with the JT Company's planning department. Our boss believes that your employee Su Qiqi's plan has potential, but we were rushed when we looked at it last time. We wish for her to resubmit her planning scheme as soon as possible."
This left Chen Jinhai feeling baffled. It hadn't been more than a few hours since the last call, and two people from JT Group have already called to discuss Su Qiqi's matter.
Whether they were criticizing her or giving her an opportunity, Su Qiqi was clearly no ordinary person.
Chen Jinhai hung up the phone, looking troubled.
Han Meiyuan nudged him in the leg with her toes, which - unusually - Chen Jinhai evaded.
Su Qiqi was still steeped in anger, but suddenly, Chen Jinhai's attitude towards her shifted dramatically.
"Qiqi, do you still have a copy of the plan you sent to JT last time?"
"Huh?"
Su Qiqi did indeed have a copy, but she didn't know what Chen Jinhai wanted to do with it.
"Boss, I do have it, but…"
But this plan had been completely rejected last time.
"No buts. Your plan this time wasn't very good, and maybe the last one was better. Send me a copy so I can help you look over it."
With his eyes darting about, Su Qiqi felt distrustful; but after having been berated for so long earlier, she decided to go all-in. Even if she was fired, she refused to wallow in misery.
"Boss, my last plan was rejected. If you want to scold me, pick out something wrong from this one."
Her eyes were rimmed with red, these plans were like her children. Every word was considered carefully, and she wouldn't allow anyone to trample upon it.
Chen Jinhai sighed helplessly; in truth, he knew that Su Qiqi was talented.
But there are too many rules in the workplace. He hoped to capitalize on her talent to get promoted and earn a raise, while also keeping her in the dark about her talent, to prevent her from realizing her worth and jumping ship to another company, which would be a loss for them.
"I'll tell you the truth: Someone from JT just called and asked specifically for your plan to be resubmitted."
Han Meiyuan was discerning and quickly picked up on the conversation, then took the initiative to volunteer.
"Boss, it's easy for her to say the wrong thing if she goes alone. I'll accompany her. It was my fault that she offended Manager Wu last time, so if I go this time, I can help to smooth things over. What do you think, boss?"
Chen Jinhai generally listened to Han Meiyuan, so Su Qiqi was contemplating, but she didn't refuse.
"Play it by ear, arrange a dinner, and make sure you don't offend Manager Wu this time."
In their industry, the potential consequences of provoking JT, a giant, were something their small company couldn't bear.
Han Meiyuan booked the most famous hotel near JT Company, picked out a couple of decent outfits for Su Qiqi, and brought the plan to JT first. After handling formal matters, they would then invite Manager Wu for dinner.
At first, Manager Wu was reluctant to meet, but then he received a directive from his superiors stating that a certain company wanted to resubmit their proposal.
Most crucially, he heard that the two women had booked a table at the most famous restaurant nearby. Knowing his fondness for cheap tricks, he certainly wasn't going to pass up this opportunity.
Arriving late, Manager Wu's eyes lit up as he entered and saw the beautifully dressed Su Qiqi and Han Meiyuan.
"Isn't this the young lady who visited our company last time? So, you've thought things over?"
Han Meiyuan knew how to mediate. Seeing Su Qiqi gritting her teeth, she guessed that Manager Wu had probably overstepped his boundaries last time with inappropriate advances.