Chen Wei also dared not say how much help Xulin would definitely be in the future.
No one can predict the future.
But regardless, as long as Xulin has conflicts with Luo Chen, there is value in using her.
Helping Xulin speak up in the middle is also a favor to be repaid, and although Xulin may be somewhat ungrateful, having this favor in hand will make it easier to ask for help in the future if needed.
There's also a point where Chen Wei subconsciously guards against Wang Wentao.
Sending Xulin to Wang Wentao's side is also a hidden move.
After chatting for a while, Xulin took her leave.
Before leaving, Xulin wanted to return the two thousand yuan to Chen Wei, but he refused, smiling and saying, "Whatever is given away, it's not right to take it back. Two thousand yuan isn't much for me, let's just consider it making a friend."
Seeing Chen Wei's insistence, Xulin didn't insist further.
After seeing Xulin off, Chen Wei went to the trading room.
Zheng Junpeng had already finished the interview.
"How's that Ye Qingyun?" Chen Wei asked after sitting down.
"Well, she's actually okay, a pretty obedient girl. But for the assistant we need at this stage, she should be able to handle things independently, but Ye Qingyun falls a bit short in this regard. If it were a few months later, when everything here is settled, and the head of the administrative department is in place, then she could be brought in as an assistant, but not now," Zheng Junpeng deliberated and said.
Chen Wei nodded, "Then continue the interviews tomorrow."
At this time, Zhou Yi asked, "Boss, how did it go with Xulin?"
Even Lian Yingying, on the side, leaned in to hear what Chen Wei had to say.
Chen Wei smiled and said, "Turning enemies into friends."
"Really? Just that woman, is it necessary?" Zhou Yi was very surprised.
Not only Zhou Yi, but Zheng Junpeng was also surprised.
Lian Yingying even pouted again.
"Xulin and we did have conflicts, truth be told, I don't particularly like this woman either. But Xulin now hates Luo Chen to the core. Our great leader said it himself, the enemy of our enemy is our friend. Even if we don't become friends with Xulin, at least, when facing that little Luo Chen, our goals are the same," Chen Wei patiently explained.
Mainly explaining to Lian Yingying.
If it weren't for Lian Yingying, he wouldn't have said these things to Zheng Junpeng and Zhou Yi.
"But even so, there's no need to get close to Xulin, right? Just a woman, what can we expect her to do?" Zhou Yi was still puzzled.
Ma Hongrui gave him a glare and said, "What's wrong with women? Look down on us women?"
"Oh, I didn't mean you! How could I look down on you!" Zhou Yi said helplessly.
Ma Hongrui was just joking, so she didn't pursue it further.
"In this regard, I fully agree with Hongrui. You better not underestimate women, especially women like Xulin. Who knows, at some point in the future, she might be able to help us a lot," Chen Wei smiled and said.
"Chen Zong is indeed insightful, unlike some people," Ma Hongrui looked triumphantly at Zhou Yi.
Zhou Yi rolled his eyes directly, then asked again, "Boss, you don't really want Xulin to come to us, do you?"
"Bringing her here wouldn't be quite appropriate, and it wouldn't maximize her potential. So, I want her to go to Zhao Yang's side, and she agreed," Chen Wei said with a sly smile.
Zhou Yi was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized, unable to help but say, "Boss, you're the boss! I'm totally impressed with you now!"
Lian Yingying's little head was in a state of confusion, completely unable to keep up with Chen Wei's thoughts.
Ma Hongrui also racked her brains to guess Chen Wei's intentions, but she didn't know much about these behind-the-scenes matters, how could she guess?
Zheng Junpeng guessed some, frowned, and asked, "But, Xulin doesn't have a good relationship with Lao Zhao, can Lao Zhao agree?"
Zheng Junpeng now knew that Zhao Yang was going out with Huang Zhaokun to act as a front for Wang Wentao, but he also knew Zhao Yang's temper. Even if Zhao Yang wouldn't be too petty with Xulin, it would still be difficult to invite her to work together.
Chen Wei said, "I'll just tell Zhao Yang when the time comes. He definitely understands the principle of 'the enemy of my enemy is my friend'."
Zheng Junpeng still had some doubts in his heart, but he didn't ask further.
"What are you guys talking about here? Friends and enemies? Really! Do you know what you guys sound like right now? Cunning!" Lian Yingying finally couldn't help but say.
"Sister-in-law, you're absolutely right, Boss is really cunning, and not just a little cunning. I've been with him for over half a year, and I've only just seen through him recently. This guy is really cunning, very cunning indeed. If anyone dares to go against him, they'll be buried halfway while he stands there erecting his monument!" Zhou Yi said with full approval.
Lian Yingying burst out laughing.
Ma Hongrui gave Zhou Yi a contemptuous look and said, "You're the cunning one! Boss Chen is not cunning, he's just strategic!"
Zhou Yi was choked half to death.
Chen Wei just smiled helplessly.
They also had an appointment with Hu Zhaocheng that night, so after chatting with Zheng Junpeng and the others for a while, seeing that the time was almost up, they left first with Lian Yingying.
They had agreed to meet at a hotpot restaurant in the south of the city.
Originally, Chen Wei wanted to find a place with a higher class, but Hu Zhaocheng adamantly disagreed, so Chen Wei didn't insist.
They got a private room.
Hu Zhaocheng came with his wife and children.
His wife, Yu Tingting, worked at a unit, and their daughter was five years old, a very happy family.
Hu Zhaocheng was in his early thirties this year, a very kind older brother. He could bring his wife and children to meet Chen Wei, showing that he didn't treat Chen Wei as an outsider.
Chen Wei prepared a small gift for his daughter, a set of storybooks, not expensive, only a couple of hundred yuan.
The little girl liked it very much and couldn't wait to start reading.
When Chen Wei took out the gift, Hu Zhaocheng wanted to refuse on the spot, but seeing that it was just a few storybooks, he accepted them.
After three rounds of drinks, Lian Yingying and Yu Tingting were chatting. Meanwhile, Hu Zhaocheng turned to Chen Wei and said, "Xiao Chen, I'll take care of the operating permit issue, but I have to say in advance, we earn money is a good thing, but you must have a clear conscience about what money to make and what money not to make. If it's money that shouldn't be made, don't make it. Otherwise, as your elder brother, I won't let you off the hook!"