Chapter 8: Maintaining Client Relationships

“What a great colleague! With a subordinate like this, Yuan Kai still badmouths him behind his back. He really doesn’t know how lucky he is; this guy has no vision!”

Feng Feifei had officially pegged Yuan Kai!

“Alright, Chen Xiao, thank you for your hard work too! I’ll have ‘Zhiweiju’ downstairs send some food up for you guys later!” After saying this, Feng Feifei left for the day.

“Chen Xiao, thanks for staying behind to work overtime for free with me!” Yuan Kai said triumphantly, thinking he had succeeded.

“Only an idiot works overtime for free!” Chen Xiao sneered. *You’ll never understand how I play the game.*

*Hmm?* Actually, that’s right, it didn’t really count as working for free. If this project went through, he’d get a 25,000 bonus. Thinking of this, Yuan Kai’s fatigue vanished instantly. He said happily, “That’s true, there’s quite a bit of money to be made. I really have to thank you for contributing to this for me!”

Chen Xiao gave a disdainful huff. *How provincial. Master Chen doesn’t even look twice at that kind of pocket change!*

His cold huff reminded Yuan Kai that Chen Xiao was set to get 250,000 from this project. *Oh, damn it, my heart aches. If I had gone myself, this would all be mine! All of it!*

Chen Xiao naturally didn’t know about the internal war raging inside Yuan Kai. He had been blood-pooled in his game and shouted, “Damn it, I got stuck with a moronic teammate!”

Yuan Kai was instantly enraged. “Who are you calling names?”

*Huh?* None of your business. Then, realizing Yuan Kai thought he was talking about him, he said, “It has nothing to do with you. You work on your proposal, I’ll play my game! You’d better cherish this 100x return.”

*Damn, is he really playing games so brazenly? The villain has gained power, the villain has gained power!*

Yuan Kai held back from arguing with him. If he kept going, his blood pressure would spike, and if he ended up with a cerebral infarction, he’d be finished!

*Wait?* No, what did he mean by “100x return”? Was he calling him a “250” (idiot)?

Yuan Kai realized it too late. Chen Xiao had already started his next game. Yuan Kai could only stew in his own frustration.

At 11:30 PM, Yuan Kai finally finished fixing the proposal and sent it to Chen Xiao.

With only half an hour left until the mission was complete, Chen Xiao checked it slowly and methodically. After more than ten minutes passed, Yuan Kai urged him, “Are you done looking?”

“I’ve looked. There seem to be a few typos and some incorrect punctuation marks in the middle. You should change them, otherwise, it’ll affect the company’s image!”

Yuan Kai asked, “Which parts?” This affected his image too.

“I forgot to mark them. You should check it again!”

*Your sister!* Are you even human? You stared at it for ages just to find nothing? Yuan Kai’s eyes turned red!

Chen Xiao looked innocent. “I’m sorry, I don’t have much experience, I forgot!”

*I’ll endure it.* To avoid falling at the final hurdle, Yuan Kai checked it carefully three times but couldn’t find a single typo. He rubbed his dizzy head and said, almost plaintively, “There aren’t any errors here!”

Chen Xiao stood up slowly and methodically. “I didn’t remember either, that’s why I said ‘seem to be.’ Since you’ve checked it several times, it should be fine!”

The main thing was that it was midnight. Perfect finish!

Yuan Kai looked like he was wishing for death, staring blankly as Chen Xiao packed his bag and left the office. He slammed his fist onto the keyboard. *Damn it, you’re screwing with me, just you wait!*

*Damn, damn, damn!* Chen Xiao didn’t hear him as he left. Yuan Kai discovered that his punch had caused several typos and garbled characters in the perfectly fine proposal. He spent another half hour checking it repeatedly, then saved it, shut down the computer, and left the office, feeling weak!

“Ding~! Mission complete. Completion rate: 100%. Distributing random gift pack.

Reward 1: Physique +5; Reward 2: Professionalism Value +2; Reward 3: A 50-square-meter apartment at Hairun Mansion. The property deed has been delivered via courier to the parcel locker at the host’s rental apartment.”

Three rewards were given. With Physique +5, Chen Xiao felt his body filled with the breath of life, as if every aspect had improved. But looking at his character panel, he realized he’d thought too much—his stamina hadn’t increased. That’s unscientific! Unscientific!

The Professionalism Value +2 was an unexpected surprise; this would be a huge help for future earnings.

As for the real estate reward, the system was a bit stingy. A 50-square-meter apartment wasn’t worth much, but at least he wouldn’t have to live in a rental anymore.

[Host: Chen Xiao (Professionalism Value: 4)] [Occupation: Feng Doctor Robot - Business Specialist] [Height: 178CM, Weight: 75KG] [Physique: 80, Stamina: 60, Health: 70, Charm: 80] Minimum Guarantee LV1: 8,000 yuan/day Professionalism Bonus: Coefficient 4

[Asset Status Balance: 491,200 Real Estate: Hairun Mansion (50sqm apartment) Vehicle: None]

The Professionalism Bonus coefficient had become 4. This meant his bonus had increased by another 500,000. *Wahahaha!*

It was already past midnight, so he naturally wouldn’t go to Hairun Mansion today. He returned to his rental as usual and took the opportunity to pack his important things. He could move tomorrow!

The next day at work, Chen Xiao immediately sent the project proposal to Bai Lu. This was just the 3 million yuan equipment procurement case. As for the research project, it would need to be decided after Feng Feifei led a team for discussions and both sides negotiated the details.

Bai Lu replied quickly and sent over the electronic copy of the procurement agreement. After Chen Xiao received it and took a rough look, he went directly to consult Feng Feifei. Since the company’s new legal counsel hadn’t arrived yet, Feng Feifei was truly wearing many hats; calling her a model General Manager wouldn’t be an exaggeration.

Getting the agreement so quickly surprised her again. This was truly the simplest business negotiation she had ever experienced, especially for a 3 million yuan case. Under normal circumstances, it would take at least half a year of follow-ups to even have a chance.

Chen Xiao was truly a lucky charm! Feng Feifei looked at him, her eyes growing brighter. She looked at him like he was a treasure; such an employee was hard to find even with a lantern.

Chen Xiao felt uncomfortable. He was afraid Feng Feifei was lusting after his body. Should he agree, agree, or agree? It was just too hard to choose!

The work of printing, stamping, reviewing, and binding the contract was left to Yuan Kai. A department manager was now living the life of an assistant, but at least he could get the 25,000 bonus, so it wasn’t all for nothing! It was just that thinking of Chen Xiao’s “good luck” kept him awake all night. If only that were him.

He even fantasized that if he had landed the 5 million order, given the company’s current situation, he would be like someone descending from the heavens on colorful clouds, turning the tide. Feng Feifei wouldn’t just offer herself; getting a Vice President position would be a breeze.

What a pity that this bad seed Chen Xiao snatched the opportunity. But fortunately, he hadn’t passed his probation period yet. He could only get the bonus; wanting a promotion was just wishful thinking!

Little did he know, in Chen Xiao’s eyes, a promotion was worth nothing! He was trying to avoid it as it was.

Yuan Kai organized the documents and tossed them to Chen Xiao, telling him to send them to the design institute for dual signatures as soon as possible. He added, “Nothing to do tonight, right? Come with me to entertain a client!”

“No time!”

Yuan Kai was furious. What was the excuse today?!

“Playing League of Legends!”

*Damn, is he really this arrogant? Not doing his work and being able to say he’s playing games so brazenly? This is turning the world upside down!*

But Chen Xiao’s next sentence made him shut up, because Chen Xiao’s reason was actually quite logically consistent!

“I’m playing League of Legends with the leaders of the design institute to maintain client relations!”

(End of chapter)