Gao Xinyan watched the exchange between Lu Gen and his mother, understanding their intentions.
Therefore, when Lu Gen prepared to pour her more alcohol, she couldn't control her anger and slammed the table, shouting, "That's enough, Mr. Chen! Stop drinking!"
This sudden turn of events caught everyone off guard, and their attention was drawn to her.
Chen Lishu looked at Gao Xinyan with confusion and asked, "What's wrong?"
Gao Xinyan was almost blinded by jealousy and blurted out the truth, but Lu Gen's murderous glare made her sober up!
Fortunately, she hadn't done anything so irrational! What if this caused Brother Lu to lose his job opportunity? Wouldn't she become a sinner in the Lu family? Auntie wouldn't like her, and Brother Lu wouldn't like her either!
Thinking of this, Gao Xinyan swallowed, plastered on a reluctant smile, and explained, "It's... it's nothing. It's just that the store opens tomorrow, and if Mr. Chen gets too drunk, what if they miss the auspicious opening time?"
Chen Lishu didn't think much of it. Seeing that it was getting late, she stood up and addressed Lu Gen and his mother, "Tomorrow is the official opening of the company, and there are many things that require my attention. I need to go back and rest to ensure the store operates normally tomorrow! Auntie, and Comrade Lu, thank you very much for your hospitality today. I won't linger any longer and will be leaving!"
With that, Chen Lishu stood up to leave.
Seeing their chance slip away, Lu Gen and Wu Xiaohong panicked.
"Mr. Chen, I see you've had a couple of glasses of baijiu. It's not safe for you to go back alone. Why don't you stay here? We have a spare room," Wu Xiaohong said, grabbing Chen Lishu's hand, trying to force her to stay.
Lu Gen also persuaded her, unwilling to give up. "Yes, yes, Mr. Chen, please stay! It's late at night, and walking alone on the road. If something happens, we wouldn't feel right about it!"
As he spoke, Lu Gen even reached out and grabbed Chen Lishu's shoulder, trying to push her towards a room.
Chen Lishu had indeed drunk a little, but as a businesswoman who had been working outside for years, how could she not hold her liquor? It was precisely because she had drunk a lot that these two glasses of baijiu were nothing to her. Her mind was perfectly clear!
Facing Lu Gen's touch, Chen Lishu pursed her lips and subtly broke free from his grasp. She frowned and said, "No need. I'm not used to staying at other people's homes. My friend is waiting for me outside. You don't need to worry about me!"
After speaking, Chen Lishu walked to the door without another word and opened the doorknob.
Lu Gen followed her, trying to say something, but by the time he reached the door, Su Nian was already by Chen Lishu's side. With someone else present, he couldn't reveal his true intentions, fearing his hypocrisy would be exposed. Thus, he could only watch them leave.
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On the way back, Su Nian looked at Chen Lishu beside her with concern and asked, "Madam, are you alright?"
Chen Lishu tugged at her clothes and replied calmly, "What could be wrong with me?"
"Did you drink?"
Chen Lishu nodded. "Yes. Don't worry, I only had two glasses of baijiu. I'm still in control."
Seeing that Chen Lishu was no different from her usual self, Su Nian breathed a sigh of relief.
Upon returning home, Chen Lishu, exhausted from a day's work, collapsed onto the bed and fell asleep. She slept until the next morning.
As soon as she woke up, Chen Lishu eagerly rushed to the company. Pushing open the office door, she found it filled with women of all shapes and sizes.
Seeing her arrive, Zhang Bin ran out from the crowd of women and greeted her enthusiastically, "Mr. Chen, please come and take a look! These are the models I personally found for you according to your requirements!"
Chen Lishu glanced at the models as he spoke. Zhang Bin, as someone who had run a company and been a boss, immediately understood the purpose behind her request for models. The models he found were all carefully selected!
Take the slightly plump girl in front of her, for instance. Despite being plump, she had a defined waistline, preventing the dress from looking like a sack on her.
And the tall model, whose limbs were slender, but had all the other necessary features, was perfect for showcasing clothing and creating a visual impact.
The shorter model was also excellent, with particularly delicate features and a great figure. It seemed she had personally gone to great lengths to choose them.
Chen Lishu praised him without reservation, "Well done! If the company's quarterly sales exceed the plan by 20%, you'll receive profit sharing!"
When Zhang Bin heard the words "profit sharing," his eyes reddened with emotion. He said, "Actually, Mr. Chen, even if you didn't offer profit sharing, I would still do my best to manage the company's affairs!
During my time working under you, I've truly learned a lot! You've helped me recognize some of my own mistakes. I wouldn't dare to accept profit sharing; you've already helped me more than enough!"
Some words were just for listening. Only when one's quality of life is guaranteed and they can still learn would they stay. Otherwise, all enthusiasm would be crushed by reality!
Facing Zhang Bin's refusal, Chen Lishu smiled and said, "Didn't you hear me say that profit sharing comes with conditions? That is, the company must be profitable. You don't need to feel shy; this is compensation earned through your hard work."
Zhang Bin was smart and understood immediately!
Chen Lishu meant that she wanted him to be more invested in the company's affairs. If he refused again, wouldn't that be telling Chen Lishu that he was incapable?
Zhang Bin immediately stated his stance, "Alright, everything will be done according to your wishes, Mr. Chen. Rest assured, I will dedicate more effort to operating the company well in the future!"
After their conversation, there was a knock on the door.
"Come in."
As Chen Lishu spoke, the door slowly opened, and Su Nian and Zhao Li entered, carrying a sack of items.
Seeing that her desired items had arrived, Chen Lishu turned to the models and said, "Ladies, your task today is very simple: wear the newly custom-made clothes from our company and walk around outside. The more crowded the place, the better!
If your charm can help us sell all 300 of these denim hip skirts, your salary will be increased from the agreed-upon 10 yuan to 12 yuan!
Later, our company will be hiring full-time models to endorse our products. If you perform exceptionally today and leave a good impression on me, you will be given priority consideration. Our formal employees here generally earn 20 yuan a day, with good pay and stable work."