In the past, she would have numbly accepted the task, but now, Lu Chen seemed to have enlightened her, and she placed her hopes on him, so she didn't want to do that kind of thing anymore. ( )
Shen Tian didn't know how Lu Chen could help her escape Huang Jian's control, but seeing his confident demeanor, she couldn't help but feel a strange sense of security.
It seemed that this man, younger than her, could do anything.
She found her own thoughts laughable.
However, if she knew that An Caishen was wiped out overnight, leaving hardly a trace, and the Caishen Hall was reduced to ashes, simply because he offended Lu Chen, she wouldn't find it laughable.
Compared to An Caishen, even if Huang Jian was stronger, he wasn't much stronger.
"Do I really have to go?" she asked Lu Chen like a little girl.
Lu Chen smiled faintly: "Go ahead! Don't worry, Chen Yun won't dare bully you. I have a way to make him stop trying to take advantage of you and submit obediently."
Shen Tian sighed: "You don't understand, even if he doesn't dare to try to take advantage of me anymore, so what? If he tells my boss, I'll be in big trouble. Just now… you heard it too."
Lu Chen said leisurely: "When I say 'submit obediently,' I mean he won't dare to report to your boss, and might even only speak well of you."
"I don't believe it!" Shen Tian said decisively. How could such a magical thing happen?
Lu Chen shrugged: "If you don't believe someone as powerful as me, then who do you believe?"
Shen Tian chuckled and pointed out the window: "Hey, it's so dark outside!"
"Really?" Lu Chen was taken aback, looking outside: "It's quite bright!"
"Where's the bright light? All those flying cows are blocking the light!" Shen Tian said seriously.
With a soft smack, Lu Chen gave Shen Tian's smooth bottom a light tap.
He said seriously, "I'm serious. I'll go with you later. I'll be in another room. You just eat with him. If he dares to lay a hand on you or upset you, just teach him a lesson!"
He blinked, "I reckon you've been putting up with those stinky men for a long time. Chen Yun was just unlucky to run into them. You can practice on him without any problem. Really, trust me!"
His eyes, bright as stars, held an undeniable authority.
That inexplicable sense of security welled up again, and Shen Tian suddenly felt very at ease. She said softly, "Chen, I believe you! You're such a strange person, why... do I trust you so much? You make me feel so safe."
"I can't help it!" Lu Chen shrugged. "Capable men are all like that!"
Shen Tian chuckled again: "You forgot two words, 'arrogant'! They're all arrogant like that!"
Before 11:30, Lu Chen drove Shen Tian to that English Western restaurant. Beforehand, Shen Tian expressed surprise: "A Hummer! Chen, your car is better than my boss's! And this Hummer seems to be a limited edition!"
Upon arriving at the restaurant, Lu Chen watched Shen Tian go into the Wild Rose private room.
A wicked smile played on his lips as he pulled out his phone and made a call:
"Hey, Director Zhuang? This is Lu Chen, remember me?... Haha, I've been thinking about you too! How about this, let's have dinner together at the English Restaurant? Okay, sure! I'll book a room and send you the room number!"
Lu Chen felt rather close to Zhuang Youxing.
After the incident at the Fourth Hospital with Zhuang Keluo, the two important figures who came to help humiliate him—Deputy Police Chief Zhuang Taotian—seemed somewhat hostile towards Lu Chen, while Zhuang Youxing was very enthusiastic.
Especially after Zhuang Keluo specifically instructed him to look after Lu Chen from now on.
Normally, Zhuang Youxing was Zhuang Keluo's elder, so it was impossible for him to be so obedient to her. But firstly, this fourth uncle was an outsider, not a direct relative; secondly, everyone in the Zhuang family knew that Zhuang Keluo was the old man's precious treasure! She said that if a chick is to be treated like a phoenix, then the Zhuang family will surely have a phoenix that is pampered and cherished!
Therefore, Zhuang Youxing had to be enthusiastic towards Lu Chen.
Thus, his enthusiasm made Lu Chen feel close to him.
About fifteen minutes later, in the Water Orchid Room next to the Wild Rose Room, Lu Chen and Zhuang Youxing met.
Zhuang Youxing was actually quite puzzled. Why was Lu Chen suddenly inviting him to dinner? There must be something he wanted to discuss. He cut to the chase, saying, "Ah Chen, you're someone Luo Luo likes to be close to, so we're family. Luo Luo instructed that you can come to me with anything. Tell me, what is it? If I can do it, I will definitely do it. If it's difficult, I'll find a way!"
This was said with great magnanimity, truly befitting the head of the Huaihai Group.
Lu Chen chuckled, "Director Zhuang, it's like this..."
Zhuang Youxing was displeased and waved his hand, "From now on, call me Fourth Uncle, just like Luo Luo, or I won't talk to you!"
Lu Chen was secretly pleased, thinking that Zhuang Youxing was indeed someone worth befriending.
He changed his address, "Fourth Uncle, I currently work at a biotechnology company. The company mainly produces various supplements and health products. According to our market research, your group has a long-standing habit of purchasing these kinds of products for client gifts and employee benefits. So..."
"Oh, so Chen is now in the health product sales business!"
Zhuang Youxing nodded, a hint of regret in his eyes. Perhaps he felt it was somewhat inappropriate that the young lady of the Zhuang family liked someone who sold health products?
However, he didn't show any disdain.
Many business tycoons started as salespeople.
He continued, "Yes, our group emphasizes the concept of life and health, so we invest heavily in purchasing supplements and health products every year. Although I'm the administrative director, I also oversee procurement. So, Chen, you've come to the right person."
"However, to be honest, these businesses are already well-established, and the supply is very clear and stable. If you want to do it, it's not impossible; as long as you meet the requirements, I can give you a certain share. But the first year won't exceed three million, and it can be increased annually depending on the situation. What do you think?"
Lu Chen scratched his head: "Three million? Uh, actually, that's not bad. A good start is pretty good, right?"
Thinking about it, it was quite distressing.
He worked as a director at Flying Eagle Biotechnology Research Company for a few days before discovering a rather ridiculous rule. Regardless of whether you were a director or a regular employee, you had to achieve a certain sales volume each year. Regular employees earned relatively little, around three to five hundred thousand a year, but directors were different—they had to achieve sales of over thirty million a year!
Although the commission was generous, it was still a trap!
Fortunately, the company still offered some untapped customer markets, including Huaihai Group. This gave Lu Chen a glimmer of hope. Didn't he know the administrative director there? He could start there!
He'd been wanting to contact Zhuang Youxing for a while, and this was a perfect opportunity! Since he had time, he'd discuss business first.
Zhuang Youxing was a shrewd old fox. Seeing Lu Chen's expression, he knew Lu Chen thought three million was too little.
At that moment, he was also a little annoyed. For a small biotechnology company, three million was a big deal! Besides, I didn't even know your company's qualifications or capabilities, and I'm already offering three million—I'm being really generous. And you're still not satisfied?
Zhuang Youxing's face hardened: "Chen, no matter what, I have to be responsible to the company, its employees, and its clients. Giving you three million is quite generous! Besides, if you perform well, the amount can increase year by year."
"I know, I'm really grateful, Fourth Uncle."
Lu Chen sighed, "It's just that my damn biotech company actually wants me to close deals worth over thirty million every year. Fourth Uncle, isn't that going too far? Thirty million! Do they think money falls from the sky?"
"Thirty million?" Even Zhuang Youxing was taken aback.
One person responsible for thirty million in business a year...it seems this biotech company is quite large. But how could an ordinary salesperson possibly handle such a large volume of business?
He asked, "By the way, which company is it?"
Lu Chen shook his head. "Sigh, it's Flying Eagle Biological Research Company."
Immediately, Zhuang Youxing chuckled, a very strange expression appearing on his face. "How did you end up working at Flying Eagle? And at their biological research company?"
"This…it's just a coincidence, I can't really explain it!" Lu Chen scratched his head.
Zhuang Youxing sighed, patted Lu Chen's shoulder, and said helplessly, "Chen, if it's Flying Eagle Biological, then I can't help you. I'm really sorry! Forget three million, even thirty thousand, I wouldn't dare take your goods. At most, I'll buy some from you privately for myself."
Lu Chen was stunned. "Huh? Why is that?"
Actually, he had also noticed something strange. Flying Eagle Group is so famous, and it's one of the four major families, just like Huaihai Group. Why wouldn't Huaihai buy Flying Eagle's health products?
Zhuang Youxing hesitated, "It's nothing much. Sigh, I can't explain it to you clearly. I can only tell you that if you want to sell Flying Eagle's health products to us, you should go find Luo Luo. Only her approval will work. However, I suggest you don't go ask her. And you shouldn't stay at Flying Eagle Biotechnology; it will make Luo Luo unhappy!"
He sighed involuntarily and continued,
"Why don't you just go find Luo Luo? She can easily arrange a good job for you. Earning over ten thousand a month is definitely not a problem. It's much better than running around doing sales at Flying Eagle Biotechnology! Working hard for a month, how much do you earn? They want to sell thirty million a year? Are they kidding me?! Has Shangguan Bei gone mad?"
"By the way, to sell thirty million, you'd at least be a sales manager there, right?"
"Oh!" Lu Chen scratched his head, quickly pulled out a business card, and handed it to Zhuang Youxing.
"Fourth Uncle, I forgot to give you your business card!"
This business card was one that Shangguan Bei had someone make for him.
"Huh? A gold-plated business card? Only high-level executives at Flying Eagle Group are entitled to use these! Did you grab the wrong one?" Zhuang Youxing asked, puzzled, as he took the card.
Upon closer inspection, it was indeed Lu Chen's name.
"What? Research Director? You're the Research Director of Flying Eagle Biotechnology?"
Zhuang Youxing exclaimed in disbelief.
He was utterly stunned.