255: Chapter 254 Celebration 255: Chapter 254 Celebration When it came to being as accommodating as possible, a mischievous thought flashed through Tangyu’s mind.
However, this thought was fleeting, for Tangyu dared not voice it.
Some people could take a joke, but Zhao Xinxin was not one to be trifled with lightly—otherwise, the consequences could be dire.
“No need, Sister Xinxin, all this is merely my duty.
As a member of the company, it’s only natural that I do everything within my power to serve it diligently,” Tangyu said.
Zhao Xinxin was slightly taken aback, looking at Tangyu.
His words unexpectedly stirred something within her.
She knew clearly, Tangyu was doing all this for her.
She did not know the cost to Tangyu, but she understood that it wouldn’t have been simple.
Even if it were easy for Tangyu, it meant a great deal to her.
Previously, she had always solved everything by herself; this was the first time Zhao Xinxin had experienced the feeling of having a man handle something she couldn’t, and it was a surreal experience.
Even the strongest of women has a vulnerable side.
Deep inside, they all long for a Prince to take care of them, to step up when they are most helpless.
And to her, Tangyu gave her exactly that feeling.
Zhao Xinxin lightly shook her head, pushing these thoughts aside for a moment and smiled, “Don’t be so grand about it, just say it, or else I might not give you this chance again.”
“Really, it’s not necessary.
But if you insist, just treat me to a meal,” Tangyu said.
“I’ve always been clear about rewarding and punishing as appropriate.
For this, 10% of the profit from the Dali new product case will be your personal reward.
As for the meal, I was planning to treat you tonight anyway.
Not just you, but also Shanshan and Guo Momo.
We’ll have a small celebration tonight,” Zhao Xinxin said.
Based on current estimates, the net profit from the Dali new product case should be at least 30 million yuan, so a 10% reward would be at least 3 million yuan.
For others, such an amount might be half a lifetime’s earnings.
However, Tangyu did not think much about it, considering he was set to take 90 million from the Dali Group; taking an additional 3 million made him feel somewhat guilty.
Mainly, money did not excite him much, as long as he had enough.
“Really, Sister Xinxin, I’m just a low-level employee, such a high reward is not suitable for me,” Tangyu shook his head.
“How is it not suitable?
If I say it’s suitable, then it is.
I have the final say in this company.
10% is actually very little, you could argue that you secured this deal on your own merit.
I wouldn’t mind even if you took 100%.
It’s yours to take, and I believe no one else would object.
Also, I’ve decided to promote you immediately,” Zhao Xinxin said.
“Alright, Sister Xinxin, if you insist, I’ll accept it, but please, no promotion,” Tangyu said, well aware of her persistent nature.
Zhao Xinxin looked at him and smiled, “You’re quite the oddity.
I haven’t met many who don’t like money.
You are so indifferent about millions; should I pity you or praise you?
You refuse the money, and also the promotion; are you some kind of ascetic, so detached from worldly desires?”
Tangyu smiled, knowing he needed a plausible explanation today or he wouldn’t be able to get away with it.
He thought for a moment and said, “As for money, enough is enough.
I’ll earn it if I can, and I won’t hesitate with others’ offers.
Since I work for the company, doing something for it is only natural.
I’m genuinely happy to accept a small reward, but such a high one makes me feel a bit uneasy.
I’m afraid that behaving this way might make it hard for others to accept this.
As for the promotion, I’ve been in the company for less than two weeks; isn’t it a bit too soon to promote me?”
“You always have so many excuses, never mind, I’ll leave it up to you.
But the decision on your reward is final and won’t change.
We can talk about the promotion later,” Zhao Xinxin said.
She felt a strange sentiment towards Tangyu, wondering how many secrets this man concealed.
Clearly, Tangyu wasn’t indifferent to money, but he viewed these millions too trivially.
Such a person must have very high aspirations.
Checking the time, Zhao Xinxin stood up, “Let’s go, we should head home now.
Guo Momo and the others are probably out of school by now.
Shall we eat out or at home?”
“Let’s eat at home, Sister Xinxin.
We have plenty of time, and if it gets too busy, I can help you cook.
The atmosphere at home is better than eating out.
Besides, your cooking is better than any restaurant’s,” Tangyu said.
“Mm, I can help too,” Liu Shanshan said, though her cooking skills were not that great.
“Alright, since you both prefer eating at home, let’s do that.
Momo and the others probably like eating at home too.
Let’s go, we’ll shop for groceries first,” Zhao Xinxin said, tossing the car keys to Tangyu.
It was probably the first time Zhao Xinxin had left work early since she started running the company.
Since it wasn’t the rush hour yet, their drive was smooth, and it took them only twenty minutes to reach their residential area.
Tangyu did not head straight back home because Zhao Xinxin still needed to stop by the supermarket to shop.
“Tangyu, you go pick up Guo Momo and the others.
We’ll handle the grocery shopping, men generally don’t like this kind of thing,” Zhao Xinxin was very understanding.
“Alright then, just be careful, I’ll give you the keys to the house,” Tangyu said.
After saying goodbye to Zhao Xinxin and Liu Shanshan, Tangyu headed straight to Donglin University but then decided to go to Linshan Middle School instead, considering that Guo Momo and Zhao Yaya were at the same school.
It’d be fine to pick up Lin Feifei and then meet up with them.
Arriving at Linshan Middle School, he checked the time and saw that school was about to let out in five minutes.
Tangyu didn’t go directly into the school but instead waited at a spot by the school gate.
“Hey buddy, waiting for someone?” Just as Tangyu had settled in his spot, a voice sounded beside him.
Only then did Tangyu notice a young man next to him, looking about twenty, probably a student by his outfit, likely a university student by his age.
“Yeah, waiting for someone,” Tangyu replied casually.
The young man was quite forward, moving closer to Tangyu and smiling, “Not bad, buddy.
Your girlfriend goes to Linshan Middle School too?
I’m a sophomore in the Foreign Languages Department at Donglin University.
Which department are you from?”
Tangyu touched his nose and said, “Do I look like a university student?”
The young man was slightly startled, and after looking at Tangyu, he said, “Yeah, why not?
If not a university student, how could you be picking a girlfriend from Linshan Middle School?
Dude, don’t tell me you’ve already graduated and started working?”
Seeing Tangyu tacitly agree, the young man’s mouth fell open slightly, admiringly saying, “Dude, that’s really awesome, total respect.
The way you play the old bull eating tender grass, I bow down to you.
Heh, but nowadays, finding a pure and clean girlfriend isn’t easy.
Trying to find one in university is tough.
You have no idea how fierce the competition is at our school.
Any girl, no matter how she looks, even if she’s ugly, she’s got a bunch of guys chasing her.
The latest data shows that the male-to-female ratio at Linshan University has reached nearly eight to one, absolutely more monks than porridge, a severe case of demand outstripping supply.
Freshman girls barely show their faces before guys are all over them.
Sophomores, they’re already taken by those who live closer.
As for the juniors and seniors, they’re long gone by now.
So for us guys with no looks or family background, it’s really tough.
Don’t get me wrong, buddy, you do look quite handsome, but these days, looks don’t do much, it’s all about material things.
So, we have no choice but to look outside our school, neighboring schools are our hunting grounds.
Like this Linshan Middle School, tsk tsk, the girls here are really fresh, just like tender crisp veggies.”
Tangyu looked at the young man speechlessly.
So, this guy was here at Linshan Middle School to pick up young girls.
The young man got more and more enthusiastic as he spoke, as if he had found a kindred spirit, and continued, “Buddy, what grade and class is your girlfriend?
My girlfriend is in the ninth grade, class three.”
Tangyu immediately felt contempt flashing in his eyes and inwardly cursed, ‘Beast!’ A ninth-grade girl, how old could she be?
Probably only fourteen or fifteen, so young and he’s already going after her.
“I don’t have a girlfriend,” said Tangyu.
The young man was taken aback, then quickly said, “No way, dude, so you have your eye on some beauty here?
Hehe, tell me which grade the beauty you like is in; maybe I can help you out.
After all, my girlfriend goes to this school, she might even know her.”
“No need,” Tangyu responded indifferently.
Seeing Tangyu’s cold demeanor, the young man reluctantly shut his mouth and stepped back, visibly bored.
Tangyu shook his head inwardly, the state of society these days really left him speechless.
Soon, the school bell rang, and the gates opened, with students streaming out joyfully.
For students, there’s probably nothing happier than the end of the school day.
Tangyu’s gaze also turned toward the flowing crowd.
“Lingling,” the young man suddenly shouted, waving at a girl.
The girl, seeing the young man, joyfully ran over.
Tangyu sized up the young girl; she was only about 1.5 meters tall, carrying a small backpack, and had her hair in two ponytails.
She looked quite cute, smiling with dimples on her cheeks.
Whether physically or mentally, she was clearly very immature.
Tangyu was speechless—how could young girls be so bold these days?
The young man immediately hugged Lingling, and the two unabashedly kissed in front of Tangyu.
The young man then glanced at Tangyu, a look of either triumph or something else in his eyes.
The ponytailed girl named Lingling turned to Tangyu and exclaimed, “Aren’t you Doctor Tang?
What are you doing here?” The girl, ignoring her boyfriend’s expression, walked over to Tangyu with curiosity, her gaze intently fixed on him.
“Hmm,” Tangyu replied nonchalantly, not paying much attention.
“Hehe, Doctor Tang, what are you doing here alone?
Waiting for someone?
Wow, looking at you from such a close distance, I realize you really are very handsome,” Lingling said.
Seeing this, the young man immediately became intensely jealous, pulling Lingling, but she seemed oblivious, continuing to gaze intently at Tangyu.