CHAPTER 230: CHAPTER 63 ZHONG LIYING’S FIRST EXPERIENCE_2

Her delicate face was adorned with light makeup.

No wonder she stayed in the bathroom for so long. She was putting on makeup, he thought. I’ve never seen her wear makeup before, so why start today?

He had forgotten the old saying: a woman adorns herself for the one who delights her.

Because there was now a man in her life, she too had started to dress up. Her natural beauty already outshone most other women, but with just a touch of makeup, she appeared even more youthful, vibrant, and radiant.

Zhong Liying’s red lips parted lightly. "You don’t even realize how strong your presence is. The moment you sit down and restrain your expression, people feel a sense of oppression."

Sun Dasheng was somewhat surprised. He had never heard such a comment from the people around him before.

Then again, the other women were already accustomed to it, he mused. Besides, he was usually completely relaxed around them, with no pretense, so the idea of his ’presence’ naturally never came up. But these two were newcomers, so they felt it much more keenly.

The scene at the 4S store yesterday, where he was attended to by an entire entourage, had left a deep impression on them.

After breakfast, Pan Yanyan was about to use cleaning up as an excuse to slip back to her room, but Sun Dasheng stopped her.

"You and Liying, both of you sit down. I have something to tell you," Sun Dasheng said, sitting upright on the sofa.

Pan Yanyan obediently sat down next to her best friend and whispered, "What is it?"

Zhong Liying smiled without speaking. He’s probably about to fulfill the promise he made to me last night, she guessed.

"You’ll find out in a moment. Be quiet," she whispered back.

"Oh."

Sun Dasheng paid no mind to their private whispers and began to speak. "I’ve given it some thought. In light of employee Zhong Liying’s exceptional performance, I am promoting her to Manager of the BMW 4S store. If she continues to perform well, there will be further rewards based on her merits."

Zhong Liying didn’t react much, as she had already known this would be the outcome since last night. Sun Dasheng had originally intended to promote her directly to manager of the entire auto sales company, but she had personally turned him down. The reason, of course, was that being promoted so high so suddenly would be like building a castle in the air; it would lack a solid foundation. She hadn’t been there long enough to command everyone’s respect. Starting with a transitional role would allow her to fully display her capabilities. Once she had achievements and prestige, any subsequent promotions would be a matter of course. Of course, avoiding criticism entirely was impossible. The goal was simply to minimize it and reduce the resistance she would face when eventually taking over the company.

Meanwhile, Pan Yanyan, sitting next to Zhong Liying, was so thrilled she wanted to jump for joy.

I can’t believe it! This big shot is so decisive! It’s only been one night, and he’s already tossed out such a huge, tangible opportunity. With any other rich man, you’d have to wait on him hand and foot and still might not get any real benefits. In the end, they’d probably just give you some money to get rid of you. And then their wife might even sue to get back the money he spent on you. These days, it’s not easy to land a sugar daddy. You have to be discerning. This guy her best friend met is one of the absolute best. When he promises benefits, he actually delivers, and without delay. She sleeps with him for one night, and he delivers the very next day.

"Liying, you’re going to make it big! Don’t forget your poor best friend!" Pan Yanyan exclaimed, shaking her friend’s arm so hard Zhong Liying thought it might break off.

Zhong Liying helplessly pushed her hand away. "Yanyan, am I that kind of person?"

"Of course, I know you’re not, but I can’t help but worry. Just forgive me for my little selfish thoughts."

Zhong Liying looked at her with amusement. After all these years together, of course I know what she’s getting at. She’s very shrewd. She doesn’t fall for empty promises, only for cold, hard benefits.

"Once I take up my post at the store, I’ll promote you to team leader. How does that sound?"

Zhong Liying said this at a normal volume, making no effort to hide it from the big boss sitting in front of them. As she spoke, she glanced at him, as if wanting to gauge his reaction.

Sun Dasheng gave her an amused look. These two women have a million schemes.

"I’ll go to the auto sales company later and have a word with Manager Fang," he announced. "I’ll tell them to reduce direct appointments to your BMW 4S store and return full personnel authority to you."

That statement was the final word. Zhong Liying could finally set her mind at ease. With this imperial edict from the big boss, she could now operate freely without fear of being hamstrung by the parent company.

「That afternoon.」

Zhong Liying officially took up her post. The staff of the BMW 4S store were in an uproar, whispering amongst themselves. However, they quickly fell silent, because almost all the top brass from the auto sales company had arrived to see her in. This was enough to show the power she had behind her. The smarter employees immediately thought of the mysterious big boss from yesterday. They shot her meaningful glances. No wonder. So she managed to latch onto that big shot.

"From now on, all matters at the 4S store are entirely in Manager Zhong’s hands," Manager Fang declared. "She has the power to decide your fates here—your pay, your employment, everything. Pay cuts, terminations... none of it needs to be reported to the main company anymore.

"I know you’re all seasoned veterans, but you’d better behave. Follow Manager Zhong’s orders. Whatever she says, goes. If you piss her off, don’t even think about coming to me. Just pack your things and get out.

"In short, here at the BMW 4S store, Manager Zhong’s word is my word. That’s all."

"Manager Zhong, is there anything you’d like to say to them?" Manager Fang asked, tactfully stepping aside from the podium.

Zhong Liying didn’t stand on ceremony, striding confidently up to the podium. With a powerful presence, she swept her gaze over the crowd below. "I don’t care whose person you were before. That’s not important. From now on, you are all my people. There’s only one principle for working under me: the capable are promoted, and the incompetent are demoted. Those with ability will eat meat; those without will drink porridge.

"That’s all I have to say. Meeting adjourned. Everyone, get back to what you were doing. Your positions and job duties will remain unchanged for now."