Chapter 6: Filing a Complaint

"A 3 million procurement project requires the company to provide a detailed proposal and quotation; another 2 million research project requires a technical exchange. If it goes well, the other party can provide 2 million in research funding for our drone project, but the awards applied for based on the research results must be shared with them!"

What? Feng Feifei thought she was hallucinating. Big brother, are you kidding me? You, a newcomer, go out for half a day and bring back 5 million? We only managed 2 million in the first half of the year—though that was mainly because of product issues, and the key is that those issues haven't been solved yet—and you go out and land 5 million?

"No, Chen Xiao, say that again," Feng Feifei said apologetically.

Chen Xiao repeated it. This time, Feng Feifei listened carefully. After confirming that his statement was the same as the first time, she couldn't hide the smile in her beautiful eyes and said, "Chen Xiao, you really surprised me!"

*What? You let me "surprise" (eat essence) you? When did that happen? Don't make me have wild thoughts!*

Chen Xiao quickly shook his head and said, "No, no!"

Feng Feifei's eyes were full of smiles, like a crescent moon, and she said happily, "Don't be modest. Do you know that your performance today almost made my jaw drop!"

*Why is it "almost" again? If the "essence" dropped into your jaw, what are you talking about? I haven't even taken my pants off! If it weren't for the System Daddy forcing me to stay on this platform, I would sue you for slandering me like this!*

Feng Feifei didn't know she was talking to a brick wall; Chen Xiao's train of thought couldn't be measured by normal standards.

"Let's talk business, Chen Xiao. In your judgment, what is the success rate of this case?"

"Eight or nine out of ten, but to avoid complications, we need to get the proposal and quotation to them as soon as possible!"

Feng Feifei said, "Yes, but the company is short-handed right now, so I'll have to trouble you."

"I don't know how to do that," Chen Xiao said as if it were a matter of course.

*Uh? How can that be!* Thinking of the 5 million order, *well, no one is perfect!*

"Then let's do this: I'll arrange for Yuan Kai to do it. As the head of the sales team, getting this done will be his achievement. As for the academic exchange, I will personally take you there, and I will participate in the technical matters myself!"

*See, now your thoughts are clear, aren't they? What a great arrangement!*

Chen Xiao returned to his seat and opened his computer. *Sigh, nothing to do, so boring. Shall I play a round of LOL?*

He wondered if the system would deduct his "minimum living allowance." He felt a little shaky inside; 8,000 yuan for one game was too high a price to pay.

"Love moving bricks, but know how to move them, don't just move them blindly. As a salesperson, the most important thing is the result. With good results, you are moving gold bricks; without results, you are just moving stones from a latrine!"

*Oh? The system responded. Does this mean as long as I have performance, it's fine? Alright then, I won't be polite. I'm gaming under imperial decree!*

As long as the system has no objections, no one else's opinion matters, Chen Xiao thought viciously.

It was almost time to get off work, and Yuan Kai returned in high spirits. Work had progressed well today; the client finally agreed to go out for a meal!

When negotiating business, it's rare to succeed in an office. After all, what's discussed on the table is just for show; what happens under the table is the real business. If a client is willing to go out for a meal, there's an opportunity!

He tossed his briefcase onto the table and happened to see Chen Xiao staring at the computer screen with a solemn expression, one hand clicking the mouse repeatedly while the other tapped the keyboard!

*This idiot, business is done outside. What's the use of working hard in the office?* Yuan Kai thought disdainfully.

"Chen Xiao, accompany me to entertain a client tonight!" When inviting a client, you need to bring a subordinate—partly to show off your status, and partly because you need someone to serve.

"Busy, no time!" Chen Xiao didn't even lift his head. Yuan Kai stayed out of spite. The conflict between them couldn't be eased, so it was better to make it public rather than get stabbed in the back!

*Damn, what kind of attitude is that!* Yuan Kai wanted to curse, but thought better of it. Chen Xiao ignored him, and he would only be asking for trouble. He was also genuinely afraid that Chen Xiao might get up and beat him; after all, Chen Xiao was young and fierce!

*A wise man doesn't fight when the odds are against him. I won't argue with you, but I don't believe I can't deal with you.* He turned and went to the General Manager's office!

Feng Feifei had been incredibly happy all afternoon. Chen Xiao had given her too many surprises. As long as this order went through, the funding problem would be solved, and the next generation of product development could proceed at full speed. The company's future was bright. From this perspective, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call Chen Xiao the savior of the company. The significance of this order far exceeded its own value!

Therefore, when Yuan Kai walked in, he saw Feng Feifei looking radiant and triumphant!

"Manager Yuan, you're back!" She gestured for Yuan Kai to sit down.

Yuan Kai bowed slightly and said, "General Manager Feng, I just got back. Progress was good today; the client agreed to go out for a meal!"

Feng Feifei was stunned. She wasn't very satisfied with Yuan Kai deep down. If the client agreed to a meal, just go eat. Within the company's allowed standards, she wouldn't nitpick on reimbursements, but there was no need to report this to her.

But she was in a good mood today, so she nodded and said, "Good, thank you for your hard work. Since there's progress, keep it up!"

"Don't worry, General Manager Feng, I will go all out. The company's situation is difficult right now, and I will definitely step up!"

Feng Feifei nodded. It was fine to listen to a subordinate's pledge, but few took it seriously.

"Also, General Manager Feng, I need to report a situation to you!"

Feng Feifei signaled for him to continue.

"General Manager Feng, I don't think Xiao Chen from our team is up to the task. It's only the second month of his probation, and I've already noticed he's slacking off, doesn't like to learn, has poor business skills, and has no respect for leadership, doing whatever he wants. I suggest we replace him as soon as possible so as not to delay the company's development!"

Feng Feifei's expression suddenly turned serious: "That's how you see it?"

*General Manager Feng really values my opinion,* Yuan Kai thought, nodding heavily. "As a salesperson, he lacks basic business skills and doesn't follow leadership's arrangements!"

"What are the specific manifestations?"

"First, regarding business skills, according to my observations, he currently lacks the ability to communicate with clients independently. His professionalism is insufficient, and his communication skills are very poor. Regarding obedience to leadership, for example, I arranged for him to accompany me to see a client tonight, and he directly replied that he was very busy!"

Feng Feifei looked at him strangely and then said, "Chen Xiao negotiated two projects independently today, totaling 5 million. His priority today is to follow up on this proposal, so he is indeed quite busy! I was just about to talk to you about this. Can you push back the dinner with the client? We need to finish the proposal and quotation details for the case Chen Xiao is handling tonight! As you said, he is a newcomer and some professional skills are not yet strong, so I'll have to trouble you to rush the work tonight! After all, if this project is successful, it will be an achievement for your department!"