Chapter 151: Even the Leaders Come to Curry Favor
Chapter 151 of "Super Soldier in the City" introduces the scene: Chapter 151: Chapter 151: Even the Leaders Come to Curry FavorAt that moment, Su Mengxin... Keep going!
Chapter 151: Chapter 151: Even the Leaders Come to Curry FavorAt that moment, Su Mengxin stood up to shake hands with the four individuals. Each of them only shook her hand briefly, as if they were afraid of being impolite.
This left both Li Xinyue and Song Lianyao both stunned and scornful. Among them, Jin Shenglu, the first deputy secretary, was the one in charge of their television station. Usually, when he saw them, he always looked at them with lustful eyes. When he shook their hands, he would always hold on and not let go. But now, he didnât even dare to take the slightest advantage.
"Let me introduce you to everyone. This is my cousin Li Yifei, who will be my representative in Mile City and serve as the companyâs general manager," she said.
Having been introduced by Su Mengxin, Li Yifei had no choice but to step up to the plate. He shook hands with the four leaders and smiled, "Leaders, Iâm not good at managing a company, Iâm just here because my cousin forcefully dragged me along. If thereâs anything in the future, you should still talk to General Manager Xu Yingying." He directly pushed Xu Yingying to the forefront.
Everyone was already familiar with Xu Yingying. Her company was quite significant in Mile City, and because Xu Yingying was young and beautiful, she was even more memorable. These four individuals had once harbored some thoughts about Xu Yingying. But now that Xu Yingying suddenly became the general manager of Su Mengxinâs company, they wouldnât dare to harbor any sort of intentions towards her.
"I suppose I donât need to introduce these two. They will be the spokespeople for our company, the ambassadors of our companyâs image. From now on, our companyâs image will depend on them. I hope the leaders will take good care of these two for the sake of our companyâs image."
With that remark, Li Xinyue and Song Lianyao felt immensely grateful. This way, not only would Jin Shenglu no longer have any designs on them, but even if people beneath him wanted to harass them, these four leaders would have to intervene.
People are not without self-respect, and Li Xinyue and Song Lianyao were no exception. They did not enjoy trading their dignity for the sake of their careers, but often reality demanded submission. Now they knew that they would no longer need to do so in the future, now they had the capital to defend their self-esteem.
After everyone finished introducing themselves, they all took their seats. Su Mengxin unapologetically took the main seat, with the mayor, Qin Yuanjiang, and the Municipal Party Secretary, Song Zhentao, at her sides, followed by Jin Shenglu and Ning Changzheng. Li Yifei and Xu Yingying sat next to each other, with Li Xinyue and Song Lianyao at the very end.
The atmosphere at the dinner table was somewhat subdued. Su Mengxin did not engage in much laughing or talking with the others, and her toasts were merely perfunctory gestures. Xu Yingying was prepared to toast on her behalf, but a look from Su Mengxin made it clear to her that doing so would make the company seem pitiful. Su Mengxin wanted her company to stand tall and proud here, and even for those who worked for her, they must not appear weak.
Initially, Li Xinyue and Song Lianyao were somewhat constrained, but as time passed, they realized that the high-ranking officials were quite approachable today. Gradually, they let down their guard. As presenters, their oratory skills were undeniable. Before long, their witty conversation had lightened the mood somewhat.
Even so, the meal did not last long. In less than an hour in total, preparations were made to pay the bill and disperse.
"Miss Su, rest assured, as long as your company is based in Mile City, we will definitely provide full support," declared the leaders several times.
With a slight smile, Su Mengxin responded, "I hope so. I can see that all of you are leaders of action. Mile City is bound to develop better under your guidance, and in the future, you will surely take on greater responsibilities."
Hearing Su Mengxinâs words, the faces of the leaders showed varying reactions. Municipal Party Secretary Song Zhentao was overjoyed. Su Mengxinâs remark was undoubtedly a promise; as long as he helped the company develop well in Mile City, she would assist in his career advancement. Su Mengxinâs help could be much more influential than any provincial leader.
Qin Yuanjiang felt regret in his heart. Due to his age, he no longer had hopes for promotion. If he had encountered Su Mengxin earlier, perhaps he wouldnât have just ended as a mayor. However, by forming good ties with Su Mengxin now, his son, who was working as a section chief in the city, could have the opportunity to climb the ranks quickly.
Jin Shenglu and Ning Changzheng harbored similar thoughts, hence they were even more eager to become Su Mengxinâs trusted allies.
Li Yifei watched as the four leaders curried favor with Su Mengxin, and he couldnât help but shake his head inwardly. The hypocrisy of officialdom was what he disliked the most. Otherwise, if he had chosen to stay in the service, he could have easily secured an official position.
The dinner finally ended. Though it was hosted by Su Mengxin, the leaders insisted on paying the bill. Su Mengxin did not argue with them. By inviting them to dine, she had already granted them enough face. Even if she hadnât invited them, they wouldnât dare to take any action against her company.
However, that was how Su Mengxin conducted herself, and that was where her personal charm lay. She always managed to get people to willingly work for her. If she came across an official she liked, she would not hesitate to lend a hand.
After leaving the restaurant, Su Mengxin straightforwardly asked Li Yifei to drive her to the airport. Her flight was at two in the afternoon. Xu Yingying, Li Xinyue, and Song Lianyao also went to see her off, and Su Mengxin did not refuse them.
"Keep this car to drive for yourself," Su Mengxin said with a smile to Li Yifei when just the two of them were in the vehicle.
"No need. I canât afford to drive such an expensive car."
Miss Su gave Li Yifei a rolling of her eyes, an action most girls probably enjoyed doing, but when Miss Su did itâeven just a rolling of her eyesâit was charming beyond measure, alluring and indefinable, though Li Yifei, focused on driving, didnât see it.
"Youâre a CEO now, arenât you? If you donât have a decent car, it doesnât really reflect the strength of our company, does it?"
"Please, show me a CEO who has to drive themselves around. They all have personal drivers. Whatâs more, a CEO driving a red sports car just screams frivolity. If I need to use a car, it has to be something like a Mercedes or Audi."
"Hehe, the car is for you to enjoy when youâre off duty. Of course, weâll provide some official vehicles for company use."
"Driving for fun... Look, me earning a salary and driving around in a sports car worth millions for fun, thatâs just asking to be looked down upon. Besides, for someone like me, no matter how nice the car, Iâm just the driver."
"Suit yourself. But I might not be back for a while, so itâs just sitting there. You at least have to find somewhere to put it."
"Alright, Iâll drive it back and dump it in the underground parking garage."
After finishing their talk about the car, Li Yifei turned to Su Mengxin and said, "Whatâs the big idea with all this anyway?"
Feigning ignorance, Su Mengxin said, "What âbig ideaâ?"
"About making someone a CEO. Weâre all adults here; no need to beat around the bush. Donât tell me thereâs no ulterior motive to tying me down to this."
Su Mengxin chuckled lightly and said, "I really donât have any ulterior motives. Itâs just that here, youâre the person I trust the most. If I donât ask for your help, then who should I ask?"
"Most trustworthy, huh? I donât really feel it," said Li Yifei with a grin.
Turning to stare at the side of Li Yifeiâs face, Su Mengxin said solemnly, "In the midst of bullets flying, you said youâd take me back no matter what, and you did, even though it was so dangerous. If I canât trust you, who can I trust?"
Li Yifei turned and looked at Su Mengxin, smiling, "Youâre not here just to thank me for that time I brought you back, are you?"
"Of course not. Though I did genuinely want to see you. After all, that was the most dangerous experience of my life. If I didnât come to see my savior, wouldnât that show a complete lack of conscience?"
Li Yifei replied frankly, "Then you shouldnât have. I was on a mission. Even if it had been a rabbit or a dog, I wouldâve been obliged to bring it back, and besides, the state pays my salaryâI wasnât set on saving you personally."
Su Mengxin knew Li Yifei would react this way, which was precisely why she hadnât revealed her true purpose for coming. She didnât want to pressure Li Yifei or act blindly. In the few interactions sheâd had with him, she found more and more reasons to like him, and she knew that if she pursued too eagerly, it would only make him run.
Su Mengxin was undoubtedly a wise person who could let go of trifles and look at the big picture. Unlike most girls, she didnât try to monopolize a man upon developing feelings for him. She understood that a man needed to mature emotionally before he could be entrusted with a life together. Thus, she wouldnât mind any girls around him or worry about what might happen. She was confident that she could win Li Yifei over in the end.
"Actually, I didnât really come to repay my debt to you. Canât you just treat me like a friend?"
"Friends? Sure, arenât you always freeloading meals at my place? If we werenât friends, would I let you come over?"
"Exactly. Since weâre friends, itâs normal for you to help me out a bit in my company, isnât it?"
"But why do I always feel like this friend is only helping you and youâre not helping me?" Li Yifei asked with a smile.
"Hehe, you donât have anything for me to help with right now, do you? Just say the word when you do. As long as I, Su Mengxin, can do it, I definitely wonât hesitate."