inspire-indiana Chapter 1445 - 245: Returning to the Courtyard
Chapter 1445 - 245: Returning to the Courtyard
Chapter 1445: Watching the Drama
He really wanted to mess with the president of that branch company, and unexpectedly, an opportunity presented itself. Given the chance, he definitely wouldn’t hold back. Moreover, where exactly had the president of that branch company gone? Xu Ke, in that branch company at the Headquarters, definitely had no influence. If he left this assistant, it would be a perfect chance for him to freely take some actions, and it’s unlikely the president would ever find out.
Meanwhile, Xu Ke had just finished his meal and put down the plate, washed his hands, and was promptly surrounded by a group of female employees. After all, Xu Ke was incredibly good-looking and stood out even more amidst the crowd.
"Hey new handsome guy, what’s your name? Can we add each other on WeChat? I’m from the Finance Department, and if you join us, I’ll definitely take care of you. What do you do around the president? Is the president’s assistant going to be dismissed?"
"Here’s my number, and I’m free tonight, handsome. Want to grab a drink with me? There’s a particularly delicious coffee shop on Chongxi Road lately.
"You should move aside; obviously, the handsome guy doesn’t like your type. Don’t cling to the handsome guy; look at me, I’m a graduate of Changnan University, which you’ve surely heard of. Can we add each other on WeChat? If you’re bored, I can accompany you all day."
Xu Ke, surrounded within three layers inside and three layers outside, immediately turned cold. These people were a bit too enthusiastic, weren’t they? And could the Headquarters staff maintain a little dignity?
"Apologies, everyone, but I already have a girlfriend; I’m not interested in anyone else. Also, I think leaving my contact info isn’t necessary. I have plenty of work at the branch company and won’t have time to chat. Besides, I go home on time every day and don’t go out drinking. So, please spare me. If you really want a drink, you can find a few handsome guys in our branch company. We also consider appearances when recruiting there, so can you please step aside now?"
Xu Ke decisively refused, leaving everyone instantly disappointed. They initially thought they had a chance, but were quickly rejected. Moreover, they heard there were many handsome young men in the branch company, but could they really be as handsome as Xu Ke?
Xu Ke was simply more handsome than TV celebrities, and thinking about it caused quite a heartache, but they could only leave in resignation.
Meanwhile, the R&D Department Director almost wanted to spit blood. Despite his high position, the girl he liked simply wouldn’t come over, and among those trying to please Xu Ke was a girl he valued in his department.
Xu Ke raised his head and looked at the R&D Department Director. The director’s gaze seemed to be filled with knives, probably harboring intense resentment, but Xu Ke wasn’t afraid of any of it.
"Oh wow, I didn’t expect to see you again here. R&D Department Director, is there something you need? Oh, I forgot, I just suggested to the chairman earlier that you should be fired. Didn’t expect you’d still be here. Hmm, looks like I need to carefully propose again to the chairman, and if it really doesn’t work, I’ll have to risk everything."
Xu Ke spoke with complete indifference, announcing the matter openly to all present. The R&D Department Director casually told everyone how arrogant Xu Ke was but didn’t mention he himself was about to get fired by the president. If that news spread, how could he survive in the company in the future?
The R&D Department Director wished he could rip Xu Ke’s mouth for bringing this up directly in front of everyone. Originally, he came to bother Xu Ke, but unexpectedly Xu Ke ended up causing him trouble.
"You little punk, what are you saying? I’m a cornerstone employee of the company; the chairman would never fire me. But as for you, in the branch company, you’re pretty much free to do nothing, considering now you’re specifically mentioned by the chairman to be monitored at the Headquarters, practically under supervision with no ability whatsoever."
The R&D Department Director spoke particularly arrogantly, and Xu Ke looked at him, sensing the man was particularly defiant. But only defiant people could pull off notable things.
"Trust me, trouble’s heading your way."
After saying this, Xu Ke went straight to a corner of the cafeteria to buy a cup of coffee, sat for a bit, and then left. Yet the R&D Department Director couldn’t figure out what the message meant.
At that moment, Xiao Zhen’s assistant returned to see Xiao Zhen ordered takeaway while watching dramas, immediately feeling like living in a fairy tale, wondering how the chairman got to enjoy life in advance.
"Chairman, did you call me for something? Please feel free to instruct me if there’s anything; I’ll make sure to handle it perfectly."
The assistant originally came looking for Xiao Zhen to receive tasks, but now Xiao Zhen was disturbed. He looked up seeing the assistant was alone, no Xu Ke, and immediately put down his chopsticks.
"Where’s Xu Ke? Where is he? Weren’t you watching over him? How come you’re here alone when I told you to keep an eye on him? Okay then, if he runs off alone, you’ll be in trouble."
Xiao Zhen’s sudden temper frightened the assistant, who was bewildered—wasn’t the chairman the one who called him over? Seeing the chairman’s attitude now made him realize it might not have been intentional. Besides, thinking further, the potential consequences dawned on him, his eyes widened.
Oh, you, an R&D Department Director, dare to play me like this. So indeed, you predicted I might lose my job, which is why you acted this way. But even so, I won’t speak favorably for you in front of the president.
The assistant frowned directly, starting to complain to Xiao Zhen: "President, let me explain, things are not what they seem. The R&D Department Director claimed you needed me for something, so I left Xu Ke and came alone. If there’s blame to be assigned, it’s on the R&D Department Director."
"Besides, Xu Ke just criticized that R&D Department Director earlier, probably upsetting him, wanting to play tricks on Xu Ke, causing trouble. Who knows, something might happen now. I’d better check things first to make amends."
The assistant disclosed everything, leaving Xiao Zhen stunned. What on earth was the R&D Department Director doing? Still, if Xu Ke truly faced trouble, wouldn’t that be wonderful?
Suddenly, he realized the food wasn’t tasty anymore and was eager to see such a spectacle.
"No worries, no hurry, I’ll accompany you to check it out. Let’s say if they’re causing trouble, it won’t happen so quickly."
Xiao Zhen adjusted his suit and followed the assistant, who turned to glance at the chairman, thinking how the chairman seemed interested in enjoying the commotion, not worried about escalating the situation.