Li Xiaoru nodded repeatedly. "I'll just do as I'm told!"
After hanging up the call, she felt self - satisfied and indulged in fantasies.
Bo Jingyu was just bewitched by that shameless woman. As long as she worked hard and showed all her love for him, she didn't believe he wouldn't be moved!
In the office of the deputy general manager of Zhong's Petroleum.
"Good afternoon, Deputy General Manager Shen!" Hao Zhibin barged in directly.
This made Shen Shiyu shrink her neck in surprise.
"Don't you know you should knock on the door?"
He stood there stupidly for a moment, then smiled. "Sorry, sorry. I haven't gotten used to it yet. Please forgive me."
Since he knew her secret with Zhu Kai, she didn't argue too much.
After adjusting her state, she coughed a few times.
"What do you want to see me about?"
"A fax has come from Ah Hairui. You need to take a look and sign it."
Hao Zhibin put the papers in front of her.
Shen Shiyu took a rough look. It was about the various requirements for the construction of the Shen family villa and the amount of investment funds.
"She's really asking for a fortune! Three million right off the bat?"
She increasingly thought Wen Jinrui was being unreasonable.
Now, there wasn't a single day in Yan City without reports about her becoming the deputy general manager. She didn't believe Wen Jinrui hadn't seen this news!
Could it be that she was deliberately trying to intimidate Shen Shiyu?
"Three million in investment funds isn't actually a lot. General Manager Wen has even taken your situation into account," Hao Zhibin interjected when he saw her angry expression.
Sure enough, Shen Shiyu took the bait.
"What do you mean by that?"
"For this construction project, besides inviting you first, they also invited the Bo Group. I heard they asked for five million!"
She was stunned. "You mean Hairui invited me first?"
"Yes. She also specifically told me to secretly report some good news to you," Hao Zhibin acted like a drama king, looking around warily. "The share will be the same as that of the Bo Group. You invest less but get more in return.
If the two of you didn't have a good relationship, who would do such a thankless thing?"
Shen Shiyu's gloomy mood instantly brightened.
It seemed that Wen Jinrui wasn't such a stingy person.
She was still thinking about her everywhere.
"Fine. Seeing that she's so concerned about our sister - like relationship, I'll make a concession and sign it," she said with a smile.
Hao Zhibin gave a sly smile. "Deputy General Manager Shen has a much broader perspective than ordinary people. You're so straightforward. It's a waste for you to be just a deputy general manager!"
Shen Shiyu always liked to hear nice words.
Although she still had some reservations about the man in front of her, compared to before, she had at least put aside half of her suspicions. He could be considered in terms of how he conducted himself. Maybe she could snatch him from Bo Siming.
Could she train him to be a loyal subordinate only to her?
"I've signed. Is there anything else?"
Hao Zhibin couldn't help but purse his lips. "Actually, there's another thing."
"Speak quickly. I have a lot of work to do."
In fact, Shen Shiyu had nothing to do. But in order to show her status as the deputy general manager, she still had to put on an act.
"You know, I've been friends with Xiaokai since childhood. Out of brotherhood, I was thinking of throwing a more grand birthday party for him."
She stopped what she was doing. "A birthday party? Why didn't he tell me about it?"
Hao Zhibin sighed. "We're just ordinary guys. He didn't dare to mention it to you. He just complained to me a few times.
When we were poor before, he never even had a cake. It was only after coming to Yan City that life got a bit better, with just some meals and drinks."
"That guy is really lucky to meet a beautiful and wealthy deputy general manager like you. He must have done a lot of good deeds in his previous life! Since life is better now, I'd like to boldly ask if you could let Xiaokai experience a birthday party among the rich?"
Shen Shiyu hesitated.
After all, her current identity was the rumored girlfriend of Bo Siming. Throwing a grand birthday party for Zhu Kai would surely attract attention. If a paparazzo took a photo, it would be all over.
Hao Zhibin saw her expression and shook his head regretfully.
"Forget it. I was just talking casually. You have your own concerns. I'll just throw a party for Xiaokai privately."
Seeing him turn to leave, Shen Shiyu quickly stopped him.
"Wait! I can throw a birthday party for him. It's okay."
He turned to look at her in surprise. "Really?"
"Maybe it won't be very grand. A smaller one is okay, right?"
Hao Zhibin grinned and nodded. "Of course! As long as you're there, no matter if the occasion is big or small, Xiaokai will definitely be very happy!"
Shen Shiyu's mood also improved. She waved her hand with a smile.
"Okay. If there's nothing else, you can leave."
"Sure. You're busy!"
The moment he closed the office door, his fake smile still remained.
He strolled to the front desk and started chatting merrily.
The passing employees laughed and whispered behind his back.
"Hey, do you think the new Secretary Hao has a crush on that receptionist? He goes to see her every day."
"I heard he used to be the captain of the police station!"
"He's the kind of guy who grows on you. He's not very eye - catching at first, but now he looks more and more like a mature man. It's a pity we didn't catch his eye."
"Let's not get involved with him. Don't forget what the young master ordered."
Hao Zhibin occasionally glanced at those female employees.
His sharp observation skills told him that they were the eyes and ears sent by Bo Siming to the company to monitor him. Not only on the office floor, but also the security guards at the door and the cleaners.
He was really flattered. They had surrounded this "little lamb" tightly. They say the devil is one foot taller when the Buddha is one foot taller. He had his schemes, and Bo Jingyu had corresponding countermeasures.
"Don't worry. I'll report to the second young master," the receptionist, Xiao Cui, said with a smile in a low voice.
"Sister Xiaocui, be careful. If you're in danger, remember to contact your good brother. I'll definitely come right away," Hao Zhibin smiled like a gentle breeze, looking a bit cheeky.
"Thanks for your kindness, but no thanks."
"..."
At this moment, he suddenly envied Zhu Kai a bit.
How did he manage to pick up girls!
Shen Shiyu was browsing through the hotels she found on her phone. After much selection, only the Karen Haisa International Hotel under Ah Hairui's flag was relatively secluded.
But the price for renting it for one night was too high!
It was actually 200,000!
There were a few alternative hotels, but their internal facilities were too shabby.
She didn't want Zhu Kai to find any faults, nor did she want Hao Zhibin to know that his so - called childhood - friend's girlfriend was so stingy.
"Such a nuisance!"
Shen Shiyu frowned and paced back and forth by the French window.
It wasn't impossible to call Wen Jinrui, but wouldn't that expose her relationship with Zhu Kai? Moreover, she was secretly trying to seduce Bo Siming. What if Wen Jinrui revealed this news...
She was caught between the devil and the deep blue sea, feeling extremely awkward.