Chapter 46: Wang Baichuan Has Arrived Too (Requesting Monthly Tickets!!!)

On the other side, Fan Shengmei stared at the familiar phone number on her mobile screen. After hesitating for a long time, she finally pressed the answer button.

"Xiaomei, you finally decided to pick up my call. I'm in Shanghai right now. I have something important to tell you. Can we meet and talk?"

Fan Shengmei had originally intended to hang up immediately, but hearing the sincerity in Wang Baichuan's voice on the other end, she felt a pang of reluctance.

"Let's talk after I get off work," Fan Shengmei decided to give Wang Baichuan a chance. If he confessed to her, she would give him another opportunity.

After hanging up, Wang Baichuan clearly breathed a sigh of relief, and immediately dialed Qin Hao's number.

"Hello, President Qiu? Can I come by your company to take a look?"

Qin Hao laughed. "Have you thought it through, Mr. Wang?"

"Yes. President Qiu was right. I've been in this industry for so long without any progress; it's time to change direction."

"Alright, come over. You know the address, right?"

"I do. I went downstairs when I dropped off Xiaomei."

Half an hour later, Wang Baichuan arrived at the company entrance.

"Sir, how may I help you?" the receptionist greeted him warmly.

Wang Baichuan said, "I have an appointment with your President Qiu. My name is Wang Baichuan."

Hearing that he had an appointment with the boss, the receptionist didn't dare to be negligent. She made a call, and after confirming, she led Wang Baichuan toward Qin Hao's office.

Along the way, Wang Baichuan carefully observed the company. It was much larger than he had imagined, with many employees. The confidence radiating from their faces made them feel like they belonged to a completely different world compared to the lifeless atmosphere of the factories he was used to.

After the receptionist led him there, she left. Qin Hao greeted Wang Baichuan with a smile: "Mr. Wang, please, have a seat. Don't be formal; I'm not that particular here."

Wang Baichuan gave a bitter smile. "President Qiu, you can just call me by my name."

Having been a boss himself, it was difficult to adjust to the idea of working for someone else.

Qin Hao smiled nonchalantly. "I'll stick to calling you Classmate Wang, like Guan Guan and the others do. So, it hasn't even been a week and you've already decided? No regrets?"

"No regrets. I've thought it through carefully. With my current income, the prospect of buying a house in Shanghai is remote. I might as well take a leap of faith," Wang Baichuan said solemnly.

Qin Hao patted him on the shoulder and smiled. "Time will prove that this was a wise choice. Come, let me give you a tour."

He led Wang Baichuan on a walk through the company, introducing the functions and business scope of various departments as they went.

Wang Baichuan listened intently. This company's business was far larger than he had imagined, especially the sales volume, which frequently reached the hundreds of millions. It was truly an eye-opener.

"This is the procurement department for the 'Strict Selection' stores. Our current main categories include casual snacks, beauty products, 3C digital electronics, and various small household appliances. In the future, we will expand into furniture, smart home technology, and even real estate and automobiles."

If Wang Baichuan had been worried that the company might not be reliable before he arrived, he was now completely convinced. What surprised him even more was the effortless confidence in Qin Hao's mannerisms; he seemed like a completely different person from his usual self.

Wang Baichuan said with some concern, "But I know nothing about these categories. I'm afraid I might let you down."

"Don't worry, I'll personally guide you through the initial stages. Besides, procurement isn't actually that difficult. Our backend analyzes various data in real-time to extract the characteristics of trending products. You just need to interface with the factories based on these requirements, ensuring they produce products according to our specs and strictly control the quality. It's not much different from what you did before; you're just stepping out from pure component processing," Qin Hao explained with a reassuring smile.

Hearing this, Wang Baichuan secretly breathed a sigh of relief. "Then I thank President Qiu for your mentorship."

"Alright, we're on the same team now, so let's skip the formalities. Just perform well. When everyone makes money, it's more practical than anything else. Once you've been with the company for a while, you'll understand the atmosphere here," Qin Hao said seriously.

"By the way, when can you start working?" Qin Hao asked. He wanted to get Wang Baichuan on board as soon as possible to lighten his own load.

"I have plans with Xiaomei tonight. If all goes well, I can start tomorrow."

"Then I wish you luck in winning her heart tonight."

"Sigh, I hope so."

In the evening, after Fan Shengmei finished work, she arrived downstairs at her company. She looked around but did not see Wang Baichuan's BMW.

Just then, a Mazda pulled up to the curb. A familiar voice came from the passenger window.

Fan Shengmei froze for a moment, walked over, opened the passenger door, and sat inside.

"Why did you change cars?" Fan Shengmei asked, feigning indifference.

Wang Baichuan's expression was somewhat unnatural. "Xiaomei, I'll explain once we get there."

At the restaurant, after Wang Baichuan ordered the food and a bottle of red wine, he finally spoke to Fan Shengmei.

"Xiaomei, actually, that BMW was a rental. I'm truly sorry. I don't know what came over me that day; I just wanted to impress you, so I said I bought it," Wang Baichuan said, taking a large gulp of wine.

On the surface, Fan Shengmei kept a cold expression, but in her heart, she breathed a sigh of relief. At least Wang Baichuan hadn't continued the lie; it wasn't a deliberate attempt to deceive her long-term.

"I can understand renting a car during a startup phase, but why did you lie to me? And why are you confessing now?"

Wang Baichuan understood that Fan Shengmei was giving him a chance to explain.

"Xiaomei, I've felt terrible since that day. I really care about you too much. This time when I came to Shanghai, I handed over all my previous businesses. This Mazda might not be a luxury car, but I bought it with my own money. It's not a rental..."

"Are you crazy? You've been in business for so long, and you just handed it all over?"

Fan Shengmei was both moved and anxious. She knew, of course, that Wang Baichuan had come to Shanghai for her.

Seeing her anxious state, Wang Baichuan smiled.

"Smiling? You still have the heart to smile? You've lost your business; what are you going to eat and drink in the future?" Fan Shengmei was suddenly exasperated.

Wang Baichuan's smile widened even further, which indicated to her that she was indeed worrying about him.

"Don't worry, Xiaomei. I've found a new job."

Fan Shengmei said gloomily, "How much can you earn working for someone else? The cost of living in Shanghai is so high, not to mention the housing prices..."

"Xiaomei, guess what my new job is?" Wang Baichuan asked with a smile.

Fan Shengmei gave him a sharp glare. "How should I know? I'm not a fortune teller."

"Hehe, what if I told you this job is closely related to you?"

Fan Shengmei was no fool. She looked at him in surprise. "You mean..."

"That's right. President Qiu invited me to work at your company as the Procurement Manager for the 'Strict Selection' stores. The annual salary is 200,000, plus a 3% year-end bonus. All in all, it won't be less than 500,000 a year." Wang Baichuan dropped the bombshell.

Fan Shengmei was momentarily stunned. "Are you serious?"

"Of course. I just went to your company today to talk with President Qiu," Wang Baichuan said, patting his chest confidently.

(End of Chapter)