Chapter 15: Playing LOL Tonight

Hearing this, Bai Lu frowned and said, "2 million is already quite high. After all, we are a manufacturing enterprise; our priority is increasing output value. Research-oriented projects are not our focus!"

Chen Xiao replied, "I understand, but due to the complexity of this project, the drones need to be tested in various complicated scenarios. They break easily, and the attrition rate is very high. Therefore, we hope to increase the investment to ensure the speed and advancement of the R&D!"

He then turned to Feng Feifei and said, "Additionally, President Feng, for this topic, we intend to publish at least five academic papers and apply for several scientific and technological progress awards. If I apply, I can offer a naming slot to the Design Institute!"

Feng Feifei's eyes lit up. Who said Chen Xiao didn't understand the business? She hadn't thought of that part. Yuan Kai was just sitting there like an idiot without saying a word, asking others if they were "Kings" while he sat there like a hermit in a shell.

"Of course!" Feng Feifei replied decisively.

Hearing Chen Xiao's proposal, Bai Lu felt a sense of movement. After thinking it over, she said, "Fine, let's make it 3 million. I'll take responsibility for getting it approved by the company. I hope you can accelerate the R&D progress and strive to show preliminary results within three months!"

And just like that, the deal was struck. Chen Xiao realized that Bai Lu truly held significant power; she actually dared to make a decision on the spot, and more importantly, the group of people from the Design Institute nearby didn't find it strange at all!

Feng Feifei stood up, shook hands with Bai Lu happily to say goodbye, and invited her to go for beauty treatments together when they had time.

For some reason, hearing about beauty treatments made Bai Lu feel a bit guilty. She glanced at Chen Xiao and said, "Let's do it on a holiday; work is just too busy during the week!"

Feng Feifei added, "Evenings are fine too!"

Before Bai Lu could answer, Yuan Kai chimed in with a familiar, joking smile, "On weekday evenings, Assistant Bai likes to 'lu a lu'!"

Walking at the very back, Chen Xiao nearly sprayed out the water he had just swallowed!

Bai Lu's expression changed instantly. She didn't know what "lu a lu" meant, but it sounded incredibly vulgar!

Feng Feifei shared the same thought, and her smile froze. She wondered if Yuan Kai had developed some kind of mental illness and had come out to act like a clown.

The group walked out, pretending not to have heard it. To ease the atmosphere, Feng Feifei said, "Assistant Bai, let's add each other on WeChat. We can schedule a meal or a beauty session when we have time!"

Bai Lu opened her WeChat QR code for Feng Feifei to scan. Yuan Kai also took out his phone and said, "Let me add you too!"

Without giving him any face at all, Bai Lu moved her phone away and said, "President Feng, in the future, please just have your company contact Chen Xiao for coordination. There's no need to send irrelevant people!"

Yuan Kai was stunned. What did that mean? Why? I'm adding your WeChat just so we can play *Honor of Kings* together; wasn't everything going fine just now?

Feng Feifei gave an awkward "Okay!" and then took her leave, not saying a single word to Yuan Kai the entire way out.

"Ding~! Task completed: Dr. Feng Robotics and Jiangzhou Transportation Design Institute Research Project Initiation."

"Task completion: 150%. Random rewards: 1. Stamina +5; 2. Professionalism +2; 3. One top-spec Mercedes-Benz CLS 300!"

The rewards were so abundant! The Mercedes-Benz CLS 300 alone was worth nearly 600,000, and it was Chen Xiao's dream car. The system truly understood him!

The +2 Professionalism would once again significantly increase Chen Xiao's bonus income.

What pleased Chen Xiao most was the +5 Stamina. He finally saw a glimmer of hope. His previous stamina of 60 had left him with psychological shadows when it came to finding a girlfriend, fearing he would perform poorly and be looked down upon—that would be a lifelong disgrace.

These 5 points of stamina almost brought Chen Xiao to tears! At the same time, he wondered what his combat power would be if his stamina reached 100!

Returning to the company, Feng Feifei immediately said to Yuan Kai, "Manager Yuan, I'll have to trouble you to handle the project initiation documents!"

Yuan Kai responded, "Chen Xiao will assist me!"

Feng Feifei paused, thought for a moment, and said, "Let Chen Xiao arrange his own schedule; he isn't good at this kind of thing!"

"..." Who is born being good at this? Yuan Kai worked with a bitter face, looking resentfully at Chen Xiao, who was grinning in the corner as if he had just secured a Pentakill.

Naturally, Chen Xiao wasn't someone who lived only for games; he just played them when there was nothing important to do at the company. Out of respect for the system's constant tasking to adjust his Professionalism, he had to go out and negotiate business. "Hard work brings wealth!"

In the afternoon, Chen Xiao planned to visit Jiangzhou Zhongjian Equipment Co., Ltd. This was a national enterprise, and the Jiangzhou branch was a local office. They primarily acted as general contractors. For example, in large-scale procurement involving various testing equipment, Dr. Feng Robotics would only handle a few specific items, while the general contractor would integrate products from various suppliers to bid together.

Jiangzhou Zhongjian Equipment was located in the city center on the 22nd floor of Yunfeng Building. Yunfeng Building was the most high-end office building in Jiangzhou, nestled between mountains and water. From below, one could see the vast expanse of Bailu Lake, shimmering beautifully under the sunlight.

As Chen Xiao entered the lobby of Yunfeng Building, he saw an elevator about to close. He ran inside quickly, breathed a sigh of relief, pressed the 22nd floor, and only then noticed a beautiful woman in professional attire already in the elevator.

When the elevator arrived, the woman also stepped out; they were on the same floor. Chen Xiao watched her walk to the reception and say, "Hello! I have an appointment with your President Yang. I am Xu Wu from 'Zhifei Aerospace'!"

"Please wait a moment while I go in to ask. Sir, may I ask who you are?" the receptionist asked Chen Xiao at the same time.

"I also have an appointment with President Yang, from Dr. Feng Robotics!"

Hearing this, Xu Wu turned back to look at him, a trace of disdain curling at the corner of her mouth, before quickly turning away, giving off an air of great arrogance.

After the receptionist went inside, only Chen Xiao and Xu Wu remained.

One could tell by their names that the two companies were competitors. Chen Xiao had not been in the industry for long and was not very familiar with "Zhifei Aerospace," but Xu Wu was quite familiar with them.

She smiled with apparent concern and said, "I heard most of the people in your company have left?"

Sensing that she was mocking him, Chen Xiao replied, "Those who shouldn't leave haven't left!"

Xu Wu gave a cold laugh and then said, "Still, you guys are quite impressive. You moved very quickly on that Transportation Design Institute contract. Congratulations; your company's funding issues are solved now!"

Just then, a voice came from inside, "Quick, invite President Xu in! And that person from Dr. Feng's—did you ask for their title? Don't just let any random stray in!"

Because the office was quiet and the voice was loud, both Xu Wu and Chen Xiao heard it clearly. Xu Wu gave Chen Xiao a triumphant look, swayed her slender waist, and walked toward the inner office area.

Chen Xiao rubbed his nose, thinking to himself that today seemed to be an unlucky start. It made sense; business isn't that easy to negotiate. The deal with the Transportation Design Institute had happened due to a series of coincidences, including a small episode with Bai Lu, combined with the fact that Bai Lu's personality was straightforward, decisive, and willing to take responsibility.

He had truly struck gold with that contract!

The receptionist came over to ask for his title. He honestly replied that he was a sales representative. The receptionist asked him to wait at the front desk for a while; since he had already come all this way, it wouldn't be polite to turn him away.

(End of Chapter)