Give the vicious cannon fodder a way to live!

Chapter 48

On Monday morning, Zhou Qiaoning made an appointment with the 3D printing project manager to meet at the coffee shop downstairs of Zhou's company.

It's been a while since Zhou Qiaoning promised the project manager to find out how much profit share the Jiang and Qin joint ventures gave to SH Materials.

But seeing that the final letter of intent for cooperation was about to be handed in this Wednesday, Zhou Qiaoning hadn't heard anything yet, and the project manager was already in a hurry.

In fact, the project manager didn't really want to pin all his hopes on Zhou Qiaoning, the second-generation patriarch. These days, he also found people to inquire about the opponent's cards. However, he did a good job of keeping secrets and couldn't find out anything at all. useful information.

The team of the 3D printing project is temporarily transferred from other subsidiaries. One radish and one hole, they left, and new people have already filled their positions. The situation will be very embarrassing, and you may not even be able to keep your job.

Therefore, everyone in the team is under a lot of pressure, especially the project manager. He originally planned to meet Zhou Qiaoning on the weekend, but he heard that Zhou Qiaoning actually went on vacation on a cruise ship.

The fire is imminent and he is in the mood to go on vacation. The project manager gets even more angry when he finds out. He only hates that Zhou Qiaoning is the son of the chairman, and he is just a part-time worker. How dare he blame the prince?

When Zhou Qiaoning met the project manager in the coffee shop, he only saw blisters on his mouth, his lips were swollen like sausages, and he felt pain even looking at them.

"Manager Zhang," Zhou Qiaoning looked at the project manager sympathetically, and asked with concern, "Why did you get so angry? I know you are serious and responsible in your work, but you don't have to work so hard. You still have to rest when you should. Put in the work well, you know?"

The project manager slandered, don't you know why I got so angry?It's been so long since I was born by the same father, my sister is such a smart and capable person, why did she become a prodigal son who couldn't stand up to the wall when she came to my brother?Thank goodness it wasn't my son, otherwise I would have beaten him to death!

Of course, these complaints can only be cursing in his heart to relieve his anger. The day after tomorrow is the deadline, and he is helpless. Although he knows that the probability of success is very slim, he can only put his last hope on Zhou Qiaoning.

The project manager was full of bubbles, it hurt to speak, and he forced a smile on Zhou Qiaoning: "Thank you, Mr. Zhou, for your concern. I'm fine. I'm also worried that our project has not progressed. I thought Mr. Zhou was in charge. We The team can make a breakthrough, but this time I am afraid the chairman will be disappointed."

Zhou Qiaoning couldn't hear the implication of the project manager's words. It was because he was not good enough as the person in charge.

But in the end, they are also working hard for their company, so Zhou Qiaoning pretended not to hear the implication, and didn't bother to share his knowledge.

Zhou Qiaoning picked up the tea on the table and looked through it, "Manager Zhang, do you want something to drink? You can't drink coffee when you're angry, right? There's also tea here. Let me order you a pot of Biluochun?"

The project manager didn't want to accept Zhou Qiaoning's favor, so he said with a sullen face, "No need for Mr. Zhou, I'll just drink plain water."

Zhou Qiaoning raised her eyebrows, she kindly invited him to drink tea but he didn't drink it, obviously because she didn't want to give him the face of the little Mr. Zhou?It seems to be toasting and wanting to eat fine wine.

"Okay, let me have a latte then."

He reached out to find the waiter to order, and asked carefully what kind of coffee beans were used to make coffee in the shop, how sour and bitter, and even asked about the origin of the coffee beans.

The project manager on the opposite side heard Zhou Qiaoning's questioning, and his face became more and more ugly. What time is it, and he is still wasting time here!He even thought about resigning.

Instead of facing the embarrassment of being fired by the company after the project fails, it is better to wait to go back and write a resignation report, and take the initiative to pat your ass and leave!Anyway, the Zhou family has such an heir, and the company is not far from bankruptcy. I will not serve whoever I love!

It took Zhou Qiaoning almost 5 minutes to order a cup of coffee, and even the waiter got a little impatient with his question. He was obviously a normal-looking customer, and he just ordered a latte. Why is the question so wordy? so much?

When the waiter brought the coffee, Zhou Qiaoning took out the wallet, took out two banknotes from it and put them on the tray in the waiter's hand, and said politely, "Thank you for your patience in answering just now, I like your service very much."

The waiter's face turned from cloudy to sunny in an instant. This was the first time he had received a tip from a customer since he worked in this coffee shop, and it was worth his day's wages!God, what kind of living Bodhisattva guest is this!

The waiter smiled and bowed to Zhou Qiaoning again and again, "Thank you, thank you! Welcome to come again next time!"

After watching this scene, the project manager felt even more disdainful towards Zhou Qiaoning. After all, he is a good-for-nothing. No matter what time it is, he still doesn't forget to pretend to be ostentatious. You will cry in the future.

Zhou Qiaoning picked up the cup and took a sip of the coffee. After finishing the drink, he gave a pleasantly surprised "Yeah" and nodded in satisfaction, "The coffee here is really good. It would be a pity if you don't try it, Manager Zhang."

The project manager snorted, "Mr. Zhou, if you just asked me to drink coffee with you, please forgive me for not being able to continue to accompany you. I still have a lot of work to do. The deadline given by the SH material It's almost here, and I really don't have the time or the mood to play with you here."

Zhou Qiaoning put down the coffee cup and said with a half-smile, "Do you think I asked you to come and play with me?"

"Otherwise?" The project manager already felt that there was no hope of winning the cooperation with the SH Institute of Materials, so he simply stopped smiling, and his tone became bad, "Mr. Zhou entrusted the project to you, and it was Mr. Zhou who you said before." You will soon be able to find out the competitor's reserve price, but it has been so long, you have not been to the company for a day, and you have not found any useful information. Please forgive me for treating work as a joke and dragging down the entire team. I can't agree!"

After listening to the project manager's impassioned statement, Zhou Qiaoning was not angry at all, but smiled, "Do you think I have dragged you down? I didn't even know that I was so important. You couldn't do your work without me. The hope of the whole village?"

Project manager: "I don't mean that. All of us have put a lot of energy into this project. In comparison, I don't see how much effort you, Mr. Zhou, the person in charge, have put into this project."

"So you feel that you have paid more than me, so you can put on a face as soon as you come in, and show me?" Zhou Qiaoning tapped his fingers on the table, "I ask you, you have put in so much energy, and the matter is done. ?"

Project Manager: "No."

Zhou Qiaoning: "Is that all because of me?"

Project Manager: "I didn't say that."

"But you have thought about it in your heart. In fact, you have never believed that I have the ability to successfully win the cooperation project with SH Institute of Materials, have you?" Zhou Qiaoning still smiled, "In this case, why do you regard me as the last one? What about a life-saving straw? You are actually trying to find a suitable excuse for your failure, and you want to find someone to take the blame."

The project manager's face was burning hot when Zhou Qiaoning directly exposed his true thoughts.

He is nearly fifty years old and has been in the workplace for more than 30 years. It is normal to look down on Zhou Qiaoning, an uneducated rich second generation, but he did not expect that today he would be regarded as an idiot Zhou Qiaoning, He easily saw through his heart, and couldn't help being a little stunned. Could it be that he underestimated this little Mr. Zhou?

However, even if exposed, the project manager would not be able to admit it. He bowed his head to a young man who was regarded as his junior, and said in a strong tone: "But Mr. Zhou, don't forget that you are the general person in charge of this project. If the project fails , you have to bear most of the responsibility, and this blame is not something you will take if you don’t want to.”

The old fried dough stick is still stubborn, Zhou Qiaoning sneered, "Did I say that this project will fail?"

The project manager only thought that Zhou Qiaoning was showing off his tongue for a while, and asked in disbelief, "Then, Mr. Zhou, have you already found out the reserve price offered by the other party?"

Zhou Qiaoning shrugged nonchalantly, "That's not true."

Enduring the pain caused by the blisters on his mouth, the project manager sneered silently.

"But I got another thing." Zhou Qiaoning took another sip of coffee, and said lightly, "It's something that can make SH material stop the idea of ​​cooperating with Jiang and Qin."

The project manager even thought that Zhou Qiaoning was talking big. How could the second generation ancestor who only knew how to go to bars and nightclubs all day long and hadn't been in the workplace for two days, have such things in his hands that were not good for Jiang and Qin?Even if there is, why wait until now to take it out?This kid is really ignorant!

Zhou Qiaoning: "Help me make an appointment with the deputy director of the SH Materials Institute tomorrow. He will definitely choose to cooperate with us after reading the things."

Project manager: "It's good for Xiao Zhou to always have self-confidence, but you are still young, and you may not understand many ways in the workplace. If you are not fully sure, you will ask the deputy director to meet, because you are afraid of self-defeating. Let me help you For reference, see if what you said really has such a big effect, how about it?"

Zhou Qiaoning nodded calmly: "Okay, Manager Zhang is an old man in the company, of course I can show you."

He picked up the mobile phone on the table, swiped his finger on the screen twice, and handed the mobile phone to the project manager, "Look."

The project manager took the phone, and what Zhou Qiaoning showed him was a video. In the video, two men were fighting. The project manager squinted his eyes to carefully identify the faces of the two men in the video. Question: "This... is it Mr. Qin and Mr. Jiang who are fighting?"

Zhou Qiaoning said leisurely, "That's right, it's the two of them."

The project manager watched it once, then rewinded the video and watched it again: "Why did they fight?"

"It's not important why they fight. What's important is that when others see them fighting, they will definitely think that there is a conflict between them and their relationship is about to break down." Zhou Qiaoning smiled leisurely, "Do you think SH Materials Institute will take the risk to fight with a family?" Is it possible to cooperate with companies that may fall apart at any time?"

The project manager seemed to be hit by the 500 million yuan that fell from the sky. He grinned and slapped the table excitedly: "That's definitely not the case! As long as you have this video, all problems will be solved! Mr. Zhou, you are really amazing!" Man, even this kind of video can be obtained!"

Of course Zhou Qiaoning would not tell others that Qin Huai and Jiang Sui were fighting for him. Just like what he said just now, the reason for fighting is not important at all, as long as outsiders know that there is a conflict between them.

He asked the waiter on the ship to hide in the dark to help him shoot the video, which is also the ultimate goal of the big scene he designed the cruise ship.

With this video, he didn't have to rely on either Qin Huai or Jiang Sui. Even if the two of them realized something was wrong afterwards and guessed that he was playing tricks, he wasn't afraid.

Because everything is done, it will happen.

Zhou Qiaoning regained consciousness from the memory, and looked at the wrinkled old face of the project manager calmly. Just now, he was cold-hearted and contemptuous of him, and he smiled like a chrysanthemum in the blink of an eye. Yes, I am afraid that if he is asked to call himself father now, he will be able to call it out.

Man, it's that realistic.

Zhou Qiaoning: "Manager Zhang, do you still think drinking coffee with me here is a waste of time?"

"No, no!" The project manager looked ashamed, "Mr. Zhou, just now I suspected that you were my fault. Your lord has a lot, so don't take it to heart."

Zhou Qiaoning's eyes showed mockery, and he pulled his lips and said, "Of course I won't take it to heart. Older people are inevitably stubborn in their thinking. I understand. But I hope you can understand the meaning of 'Don't treat people with respect for three days'" reason."

"I understand, I understand!" The project manager nodded his head. Zhou Qiaoning helped him solve a big problem and kept his job. At this time, how dare he rely on the old to sell the old? Naturally, it was Zhou Qiaoning who said what.

"One more thing." Zhou Qiaoning put down his coffee cup and stood up, raised his chin and looked condescendingly at the project manager, "In the future, I don't need employees in my team who just want to shirk responsibility and blame others, I hope Manager Zhang will keep this in mind." .Since my sister handed over this project to me, I will definitely be responsible to the end. Starting tomorrow, I will come to the company every day. You make a list of the work items you are responsible for, and hand them over to me tomorrow."

After Zhou Qiaoning finished speaking, he left the coffee shop, leaving the project manager sitting there in a daze, unable to realize the meaning of Zhou Qiaoning's last words for a long time.

He didn't directly say that he was going to be fired, but he was asked to hand over the job... After thinking for a while, the project manager finally realized that Zhou Qiaoning was trying to take away his power!A project manager with only empty air and no power at hand is not as good as an ordinary employee!

The project manager slumped on the chair, deeply regretting that he shouldn't have underestimated Zhou Qiaoning, but it was too late!

The next day, Zhou Qiaoning made an appointment with the deputy director of the SH Materials Institute. After showing the video of Qin Huai and Jiang Sui fighting to the deputy director, the deputy director really said solemnly that he would talk to the director after he went back. Think carefully about choosing a partner.

Although he didn't immediately declare that he would choose the Zhou family, this matter was basically a sure thing, and all he had to do now was to wait for the result.

The fact that Zhou Qiaoning emptied the rights of the 3D printing project manager quickly reached Zhou Jiayi's ears. After she learned about the situation, she called Zhou Qiaoning to the general manager's office.

Zhou Qiaoning thought that her sister would scold him for disrespecting the old employees, but she didn't expect Zhou Jiayi's expression today to be unexpectedly amiable.

"I've heard it all. The deputy director of the SH Materials Institute called me and messaged me in advance, saying that if there is no accident, he should accept our cooperation intention. He also told me that you are the one to go. I talked to him, saying that my younger brother is very capable." Zhou Jiayi patted her younger brother on the shoulder in relief, "Sister is so happy, you are finally sensible."

"I am very sensible, but you have always refused to believe me." Zhou Qiaoning lowered his head after laughing, concealing the loneliness between his brows, and said in a low voice, "Actually, I didn't really believe that I could do it before, so I will It took so many detours."

Zhou Jiayi didn't notice the depression in Zhou Qiaoning's tone, she was completely immersed in the joy of her younger brother's growth, "Don't worry, once the contract with the SH Materials Institute is signed, I will help you persuade Dad to cancel the marriage with the He family. "

Zhou Qiaoning pressed Zhou Jiayi's shoulder and shook her head, "No need, sister."

Zhou Jiayi wondered, "Why? Didn't you never want to marry He Jinyun? Have you changed your mind? Are you willing again?"

"Of course not." Zhou Qiaoning rolled his eyes when he thought of He Jinyun, "The ghost wants to marry him. I think, I will tell my dad to wait for me to do something, and I can't count on you to help me with everything." ,right?"

Zhou Jiayi was amazed, she pinched Zhou Qiaoning's face left and right, as if she didn't recognize the person in front of her, jokingly said, "Are you really my brother? Could it be someone who faked it? I haven't seen you for a few days, why did you suddenly change You have to be so sensible?"

Zhou Qiaoning grimaced cooperatively: "Is that still fake? Brothers and sisters, blood is thicker than water!"

On Wednesday, Zhou Qiaoning worked overtime for the first time in his life. After a busy day at the company to negotiate and finalize the terms of the contract with SH Material Institute, it was almost eight o'clock in the evening when he returned to the apartment.

Zhou Qiaoning's lunch and dinner are all settled at the company's working meals. Because he was dizzy after reading the contract all day, he just ate some casually without appetite.

Zhou Qiaoning lamented how difficult it is for office workers who are prone to stomach problems. First, he ordered a takeaway for himself, and then dragged his tired body into the bathroom to take a bath while waiting for the takeaway to be delivered.

He just took a quick shower, but he took a shower within ten minutes. As soon as he came out wrapped in a bathrobe, he heard the doorbell rang outside.

The takeaway was delivered so soon?Now the delivery service efficiency of the food delivery platform is too strong, right?

Surprised, Zhou Qiaoning went to open the door. Unexpectedly, when the door opened, it wasn't the delivery boy, but Jiang Sui, whom he hadn't seen for three days after getting off the boat...

Zhou Qiaoning tightly grasped the doorknob behind the door, with his foot stuck under the door frame, and looked at Jiang Sui warily, "Why are you here?" Could it be that he found out that he had been tricked and came to Xingshi to ask the crime?

Jiang Follower pulled a suitcase out from behind, "I'll bring your things to you."

Oh, by the way, he was staying at Jiang Sui's house before, and the things he left at Jiang Sui's house have not been brought back yet.

Zhou Qiaoning stood motionless inside the door. It seemed that he didn't want to let Jiang Sui in. He said concisely, "Thank you, keep the things and people can go."

Jiang Sui glanced at Zhou Qiaoning's house through the crack of the door, and he didn't intend to leave, "I brought you things all the way, and didn't even let you in for a drink?"

Zhou Qiaoning was unmoved: "You have no water at home, why do you have to come to my house to drink? I didn't ask you to send the things back, I didn't plan to ask for them at all."

Jiang Sui pursed his lips, remained silent for a while, and suddenly said, "Qin Huai and I are going to discuss the dissolution of the engagement with our family."

"What?" Zhou Qiaoning was taken aback, she didn't expect things to develop so quickly.

Jiang Sui said lightly: "I have discussed with him, since we both want to dissolve the engagement, it is better for each to make a compromise and bear the losses suffered by the dissolution of the marriage."

Zhou Qiaoning came to his senses, and sighed in his heart, "Wouldn't it be nice if you thought about it earlier?"

Jiang Sui stared at Zhou Qiaoning with dark eyes: "So it is because of your help that this marriage can be canceled smoothly. My original promise remains the same, and I will still help you get back the company."

"No need, I don't need that company anymore." Zhou Qiaoning put one hand on the door frame, lowered her eyes, and said lightly, "I have found a new goal, Jiang Sui, let the things that happened before let them go Come on, don't mention it again."

Jiang Sui frowned, and asked in a low voice, "Is your new target Qin Huai? Have you decided to be with him?"

That's why he refused to fulfill his promise.

"Of course not." Zhou Qiaoning denied without thinking, "I don't like Qin Huai, how could I be with him? It has nothing to do with him."

Jiang Sui frowned gradually when he heard this, "Then what is your new goal?"

"This has nothing to do with you, Jiang Sui." Zhou Qiaoning said calmly, "It doesn't matter to us now that the cooperation is over."

Jiang Sui quietly clenched his hands into fists behind his back, "It's okay, you can pretend that nothing happened that night, right?"

"Yes." Zhou Qiaoning's eyes shone, and she answered decisively, "What happened that night was an accident, and I was the first to mention it. It's not all your fault, and I know you have someone you like. I won't be right. You are a stalker, don't worry..."

"I don't have anyone I like." Jiang Sui calmly interrupted Zhou Qiaoning, who was eloquently expressing his position, "That's a lie to you."

Zhou Qiaoning blinked: "Huh? No one you like? Didn't you say that you wanted to break off the engagement with Qin Huai because you fell in love with someone else?"

"Before, I just made up a perfunctory reason for you, but after that, it was an excuse to get close to you with ulterior motives." Jiang Sui suddenly reached out and grabbed the door frame, and pushed the door in with an undeniable force, "Since you don't like Qin Huai, then is it possible for us to make mistakes?"

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