CHAPTER 750: CHAPTER 669: FALLING FOR YOU FROM THE FIRST GLANCE 10_2

And because Jian Dan was at home, even if Bo Qin got angry, he wouldn’t lose his temper for fear of scaring Jian Dan. From another perspective, Jian Dan was like a lifesaver for these employees, and treating her with utmost care was nothing short of necessary.

Wen Xue stopped her, "Don’t move, let me do it. I’m familiar with the layout of this room, and Bo Qin asked me to stay with you tonight. So, listen to me, okay?"

Jian Dan nodded and sat back down, "Alright then."

After Wen Xue took her temperature and confirmed she had recovered, she sat down to join her for dinner. Jian Dan had a small appetite; she sipped half a bowl of soup and nibbled a little rice before stopping. She hardly touched the seafood, prompting Wen Xue to tease her, "This is Haicheng after all, famous for its seafood, aren’t you going to eat any?"

Jian Dan looked slightly disdainful, "It’s not as delicious as what my Uncle Qin makes."

Wen Xue was astonished, then felt that it was normal.

"Bo Qin cooks seafood for you at home?"

"Occasionally." Jian Dan drifted into memories, "Uncle Qin is a great cook. Almost anything I like, he can make, and with a taste that no one else can replicate. Be it eggplant sandwiches, Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, or various seafood dishes, they’re all so delicious."

Wen Xue pinched her cheek, "Well, that’s unfortunate because Bo Qin is here for contract talks, and probably won’t have the chance to cook for you. You’ll have to wait until you’re back home for him to cook for you. For today, you’ll just have to make do with the hotel’s food;

Let me tell you, the head chef of this hotel was poached from a Michelin-starred restaurant."

"Then his skills are pretty average, the hotel is at a loss." Jian Dan commented casually, much to Wen Xue’s amusement.

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At the same time, Bo Qin arrived at Haicheng Group and was led by Hai Ling’s secretary all the way to the top-floor CEO’s office. The name Hai Ling gave off the impression of a man, but the CEO of Haicheng Group was an undeniable beauty – a woman with a curvaceous figure and radiant features.

Secretary Zhou followed Bo Qin with meticulous attention. It was the first face-to-face meeting between Hai Ling and Bo Qin; previously, it had always been the vice presidents of their respective companies who made contact. The project was very successful, and both sides were satisfied. The main purpose of this meeting was to finalize three years of future cooperation, involving a wide array of issues, necessitating the two of them to handle the matter personally.

Anyone else encountering Hai Ling would be at least captivated by her beauty, if not completely mesmerized.

Yet, Bo Qin seemed oblivious to her attractiveness, reaching out his hand, "President Hai, I’ve long admired your reputation."

His eyes didn’t wander, not even lingering on her face for long.

Hai Ling was taken aback, then promptly reached out to shake his hand, "President Bo, I’ve long admired your name as well."

Once the pleasantries were exchanged, they quickly delved into the heart of the matter, swiftly making adjustments and vying for benefits in the cooperative project. Both belonged to the same type of people who were straightforward and didn’t leave room for the other to cut off their retreat.

As the argument continued, the two secretaries behind their bosses exchanged glances, both seeing helplessness and a lack of calm in the other’s eyes.

Secretary Zhou, who had worked with Bo Qin for a long time, had rarely seen him argue with such reasoned insistence. In the end, the two of them looked at each other and laughed. Bo Qin said, "President Hai, you are indeed a negotiation expert. Since you insist, I, representing the Bo Corporation, shouldn’t be so stingy. In this case, we’ll each make a concession, and the points ceded will be used as a reward for our employees. Do you have any objections to that?"

Hai Ling was briefly startled, then realized what he meant and laughed, "Since President Bo has said so, naturally I won’t be petty. We’ll do as you suggest. Tomorrow, our business partner is coming to meet with us to discuss more details about the cooperation. I will elaborate to them at that time. If President Bo has time, you are welcome to sit in;

and once everything is settled, I hope President Bo would do me the honor of accepting an invitation to dinner from me."

As it was normal social etiquette, Bo Qin naturally wouldn’t decline. He smiled and agreed, "See you tomorrow, then. I apologize for taking up your time today, and if anyone should be offering dinner, it should be me."

Hai Ling laughed, not minding, "As the host, it’s my responsibility to invite you. Has President Bo arranged a hotel yet? Otherwise, I can take care of it for everyone here."

"There’s no need to trouble President Hai. Our hotel arrangements are already taken care of. For the specific time tomorrow, your secretary can contact mine; we’ll be there on time."

"Very well, allow me to see you out."

Hai Ling’s reputation in Haicheng was high; she had secured several land tourism development projects for Haicheng, and twenty percent of Haicheng’s tax revenue came from Haicheng Group. Although Haicheng Group was a family business, its value doubled under Hai Ling’s leadership.

When Bo Qin first decided to cooperate with Haicheng Group, what he had in mind was the strength of its president.