62: Chapter 60: Going Through the Back Door 62: Chapter 60: Going Through the Back Door “No, no, it’s securely handled, definitely won’t fall off.

Sister Xinxin, did you need me for something?” Tangyu retracted his gaze, seemingly unaware of the deeper meaning in Zhao Xinxin’s words.

Zhao Xinxin glared at Tangyu, tempering her anger due to Liu Shanshan’s presence, “Of course I need you for something, you’ll drive Shanshan to Chu Xiang Technology Co., Ltd.” Having said that, Zhao Xinxin picked up a document case and handed it to Liu Shanshan, “Shanshan, this is the contract I negotiated with Chuxiang Technology Co., Ltd.

Go find their general manager, Manager Chu, hand him this contract to review it, and ask if there are any issues.

If there aren’t any, try to get him to sign it right away.

If he is unwilling to sign for now, just leave the contract there and come back.

I already spoke with him on the phone earlier, and told him you would be coming directly to meet him, he’s currently in the office; you both should head over now.”

“Okay, Sister Xinxin,” nodded Liu Shanshan, as delivering contracts was something she had plenty of experience with.

Tangyu said, “Sister Xinxin, this small task, I can handle it alone; there’s no need to trouble Shanshan.”

Zhao Xinxin gave Tangyu a cold look, “You, alone?

You really think you’ve gotten quite capable now, huh?

Don’t think it’s just a simple task of delivering a contract.

In this regard, Shanshan is more experienced than you.

I want you to accompany Shanshan so you can learn from her.

Being young and aggressive is good, but some things aren’t as simple as you think.

Plus, the heroics you pulled off this morning, I haven’t even settled that with you yet.

You think you’re some underworld figure, acting like some hero, taking on an entire venue single-handedly?

If Captain Song from the station hadn’t arrived in time today, do you think you could’ve walked out of there unscathed?”

Tangyu didn’t expect Xinxin to bring that up, but she did.

Tangyu replied, “Sister Xinxin, I had my reasons.

If I hadn’t intervened, Li Jie would have been in great danger.”

“So you had to play the hero by yourself?

Why wouldn’t you tell me about this?

Do you think I’m not capable of handling this?

Li Jie is my employee, and his safety is my responsibility.

I would naturally take care of it; you didn’t need to play the hero.

Do you realize whom you were dealing with?

Those were local toughs, do you think they’d be easy to handle?” Zhao Xinxin’s words were full of rebuke.

However, Tangyu could tell, within that scolding tone, there was more concern.

It seemed that Sister Xinxin truly cared about her subordinates, otherwise, she wouldn’t be this furious.

Tangyu immediately said, “I’m sorry, Sister Xinxin, I realize my mistake; I’ll inform you first thing next time.”

“Hmph, good that you know your mistake.

If you act so recklessly again, I won’t let you off easily.

Now, get on with your task,” Zhao Xinxin’s anger finally subsided as she pointed at Tangyu.

Tangyu and Liu Shanshan left the office.

Liu Shanshan glanced at Tangyu and noticed he still had a smile on his face despite the scolding, which made Liu Mei slightly frown and ask, “Tangyu, how can you still smile?

Sister Xinxin is actually worried and cares about you, you know.

This morning, when Sister Xinxin found out, she even scolded Sister Min.

Sister Xinxin really cares about everyone in the company, which is why everyone is so devoted to her.”

Tangyu curled his lip, “Yeah, I know all that.

So, don’t you think I should be smiling?

Sister Xinxin caring so much about me, shouldn’t I be happy?”

Liu Shanshan was taken aback, realizing he had a point, “Hehe, maybe I was overthinking it.

By the way, Tangyu, can I ask you a question?”

Tangyu nodded, “Of course you can, Liu beauty, why so formal?

Don’t just ask one question, ask ten or eight, whatever you want to know, I’ll answer everything.”

Tangyu’s response made Liu Shanshan blush slightly, such words were typically said by men to women they were fond of, often seen in dramas.

She hadn’t expected to hear them from Tangyu, which sparked some thoughts.

“I wanted to ask, are you very close with Sister Xinxin?” Liu Shanshan hesitated before asking.

Tangyu looked puzzled, “What do you mean?

I don’t quite understand.

I am currently an employee under Sister Xinxin, does that count as being close?”

Liu Shanshan shook her head, “No, that’s not what I mean.

I meant to ask if you’ve known Sister Xinxin for a long time?”

Tangyu decisively shook his head, “I was wondering too, but I’ve only known Sister Xinxin for less than three days.

Why do you ask?”

The heart of a woman, deep as the sea, the thoughts of a woman are the hardest to fathom.

Liu Shanshan looked at Tangyu and finally said, “Oh, nothing, I just noticed that every time you see Sister Xinxin, you act without any restraint, as if you were old friends.

Sister Xinxin is ultimately our company’s president, our boss.

Although she is very approachable and doesn’t put on airs, we are still somewhat reserved around her.

Unlike you, who are so casual.

And Sister Xinxin’s attitude towards you seems to tacitly approve, so I thought maybe you knew each other well.”

“Liu beauty, you’re not suspecting I got into the company by pulling strings because of Sister Xinxin, are you?” Tangyu looked at Liu Shanshan, but as soon as he finished speaking, he realized something might be slightly off about saying, getting in through Sister Xinxin’s ‘back door’.

Liu Shanshan immediately shook her head, “No, Tangyu, please don’t misunderstand, it was just casual curiosity, I didn’t mean anything about getting in through Sister Xinxin’s back door.” After finishing, Liu Shanshan felt the awkwardness of her words, her face blushing as she glanced around thankfully that no one else was there; otherwise, it would have been hard to explain.

Tangyu of course knew Liu Shanshan didn’t mean that and just wanted to tease her a bit, her flustered look was truly adorable.

Tangyu’s lips curved into a mischievous smile as he said, “Alright, Miss Liu, I was just teasing you.

I did indeed use some connections to get in, but not through Sister Xin’s backdoor.” If he could really take advantage of Sister Xin’s backdoor, that would truly be delightful.

“Ah-” Liu Shanshan was momentarily stunned, having only asked casually, but then quickly added, “Oh,” and fell silent.

The two of them headed directly to the parking lot without further conversation.

“Wait a minute, Tangyu, it seems we haven’t gotten the car keys from Sister Xin.

Shall we take a taxi instead?” Liu Shanshan suddenly suggested.

Tangyu took out his BMW car keys and waved them in front of Liu Shanshan, saying, “You forgot, I have a car.”

“No, but we’re on a business trip.

Is it really okay to use your car?” Liu Shanshan asked.

Tangyu pouted slightly, not minding the cost of the fuel as he said, “It’s fine, it’s not like I use it every day.

Besides, this car needs to be driven more often for maintenance.

Come on, let’s get in the car.”

“Oh,” Liu Shanshan nodded, appreciating Tangyu’s generosity.

Women generally prefer men who are generous.

It was his first business trip, driving with a beautiful woman.

The feeling was truly wonderful.

Under Liu Shanshan’s guidance, they arrived at Chu Xiang Technology Co., Ltd.

half an hour later.

On the way, Liu Shanshan had also briefly explained about Chu Xiang Technology Co., Ltd.

It was a small to medium-sized internet portal company, with operations not much different from Xinxin Culture and Art Company.

However, without being part of a larger corporate acquisition or reaching the qualifications for listing, it was just managing modestly.

This negotiation with Xinxin Culture and Art Company was about contracting some digital media promotion work, hoping to improve the company’s performance significantly.

Chu Xiang Technology was planning to invest heavily in this project, so Zhao Xinxin had taken this case very seriously and personally dealt with Chu Xiang’s CEO.

The whole process had gone very smoothly, delighting Zhao Xinxin.

Just a few days into the discussions, they were already nearing contract signing.

Although Chu Xiang’s office was not located in a 5A-grade office building like Xinxin’s, it owned an office building, albeit a bit shabby and plain, but it was still valuable company-owned property.

As they drove up to the company’s entrance, they were stopped by the security guard.

“What can I do for you?” the security guard asked with not much enthusiasm, his tone neither warm nor cold.

“Hello, sir.

We are from Xinxin Culture and Art Company.

We’ve come to deliver a contract to your CEO, Mr.

Chu.

Our CEO has already spoken to your CEO,” Liu Shanshan explained.

The security guard, however, responded, “I’m not sure which company you’re from, but I haven’t been notified of any visitors, so I can’t let you in.”

Liu Shanshan was momentarily taken aback, “How can that be?

Our CEO just called your CEO, and we came right over.

How could no one have informed you?

Even if no one informed you, could you help us by asking someone?”

Tangyu’s expression grew grim, feeling something was off.

Logically, it didn’t add up; the security guard seemed to be deliberately making it difficult for them.

Even if he hadn’t received notice from his superiors, couldn’t he see their luxury car?

And with Liu Shanshan having clearly stated their identities and purpose, why was he still refusing them entry, citing lack of notification?

What kind of company security would dare to do such a thing?

“Yeah, I really wouldn’t know about that.

But our company has its rules.

If I haven’t received any notification, I won’t let any vehicles not belonging to our company in.

If you really have an appointment with our CEO, then you better make another call to him and have him notify me before I can open the gate for you.

Otherwise, there’s really nothing I can do,” the security guard said.

Liu Shanshan looked helplessly towards Tangyu, encountering such a situation for the first time and not knowing what to do.

Tangyu frowned slightly, almost certain there might be something fishy going on.

Could there be any changes to the contract they had just settled?

Weren’t they just finalizing details over the phone?

If there was to be a change of plans, it wouldn’t make sense for it to happen so quickly, would it?

What exactly was going on?

Tangyu also couldn’t arrive at any logical conclusion, looking up at the security guard and saying, “We are indeed summoned by your CEO, Mr.

Chu.

The contract we’re delivering is very important.

Why are you stopping us from entering?

What’s your intention?

If this causes any issue with the contract, can you take responsibility?

How about this, why don’t you call your supervisor, have them check with Mr.

Chu to see if there’s been some misunderstanding?”