radiothebook Chapter 815 Are You Worthy?
Chapter 815 Are You Worthy?
Upon hearing Nie Feng's words, Chen Xiao replied perfunctorily, "Thank you then—"
Diao Chan turned to look at him. Coming to dinner today was definitely the right decision. Nie Feng drives a BMW 740; he must be quite capable. If he could offer Chen Xiao a better job, that would be great. The only question was its stability. If it wasn't stable, that was fine too. Chen Xiao was currently at Dr. Feng's Robotics Technology Group, a large company. Even if the salary was lower, the potential for advancement was significant.
Some small businesses offer high wages, but they might go out of business one day; it's unstable! But regardless, it's still an opportunity. She glanced at Nie Feng, and her dislike for him lessened somewhat.
As for why he disliked Nie Feng, it was because that guy had been staring at him intently ever since he entered the private room.
Following Ma Jian's instructions, the restaurant waiter opened a case of Moutai that was placed in the corner and poured wine for everyone!
Ma Jian turned to Chen Xiao beside him and said, "Old Chen! Do you want some of this wine?"
He almost called him "boss" again. Ma Jian knew that Chen Xiao drank baijiu, mostly 50-year-old Moutai. But given the situation today, he couldn't bring himself to offer such a high-end liquor. Ordinary Feitian Moutai probably wouldn't suit Chen Xiao's taste, so he was just showing concern.
Before Chen Xiao could speak, Nie Feng burst out laughing: "Moutai, huh? You probably don't drink it often, do you, brother?"
"I won't drink it, I have to drive later—", Chen Xiao said, making up an excuse because she genuinely didn't want to drink. Ma Jian understood and nodded, then said, "How about water then?"
It's likely only Cha Lan could understand that the water he was referring to was more expensive than Moutai liquor; it was something Ma Jian had prepared for Chen Xiao in advance.
Nodding slightly, "Okay!"
Nie Feng was surprised that this guy actually didn't even drink Moutai, and thought he was stupid. He then glanced at Diao Chan and asked Chen Xiao, "Hey bro, what kind of car do you drive? Want to call a designated driver?"
"Audi A3!"
"Ah!" Nie Feng couldn't help but laugh. After a while, he said, "Brother, I'm not laughing at how cheap your car is. I just think it's a bit too cramped for a man to drive such a small car!"
Looking at Ji Yan beside her, she was pondering the same question. Chen Xiaoshuai was indeed handsome, but his abilities were utterly lacking. Driving an Audi A3, which was inferior to her own BMW 3 Series, she sighed inwardly, feeling a bit disdain for a man reduced to this state. Her old man, Cha, was far superior. Thinking of the 50 billion yuan balance in his bank account, Ji Yan trembled all over!
Ma Jian was getting impatient. It was already a disservice to his boss to have Chen Xiao act in the film, and now there were people buzzing around him like flies. He was about to lose his temper.
Chen Xiao understood his personality and nudged him under the table, signaling him to calm down. By now, Chen Xiao had lost all interest in Nie Feng's character; it was like watching a clown performance. In fact, he knew exactly what Nie Feng was thinking. Wasn't he just trying to use him as a backdrop? Besides, from the moment they met, that guy had been staring at Diao Chan. Clearly, he was unhappy that someone less capable than him could have such a beautiful woman by his side! He was deliberately trying to embarrass himself in front of Diao Chan.
He said casually, "That car isn't mine either; it's borrowed."
Huh? This surprised Nie Feng a bit. Why didn't Chen Xiao seem to feel embarrassed at all? He looked at Diao Chan again and noticed a hint of admiration in her gaze towards Chen Xiao. What did that mean?
He naturally didn't know that Diao Chan had always thought that men were obsessed with saving face in public, but she didn't expect Chen Xiao to be so honest. She felt that this was the truth.
Xiao Ru gently nudged Jiang Lili with her arm, signaling her to tell Nie Feng to tone it down and not embarrass Ma Jian's friend. Chen Xiao, witnessing this, thought Ma Jian's judgment this time was alright; this Xiao Ru didn't have as many bad habits as Huang Ju.
Because there were girls present, Ma Jian asked, "Do you drink baijiu or red wine?"
"With Moutai to drink, who would drink red wine?" Jiang Lili joked. Although the man who was pursuing Xiaoru didn't earn much money, he seemed quite generous. There were even two full cases of Moutai in the corner.
Xiaoru whispered, "I...I'm not very good at drinking baijiu (Chinese liquor)."
Ma Jian was prepared. "I also prepared red wine. I opened it early and it's in the decanter!" he said, then gestured to the restaurant manager to pour wine for the ladies.
Apart from Jiang Lili, the others all drank red wine.
Diao Chan whispered to Chen Xiao, "Can I not drink? I'm allergic to alcohol."
Chen Xiao smiled and said, "If you don't want to drink, just drink water. Are you allergic to red wine too?"
Diao Chan glanced at Ma Jian, then gritted her teeth and said, "Then I'll have some red wine. It wouldn't be good if neither of us drank!"
Chen Xiao didn't stop her; drinking a little red wine shouldn't cause an allergic reaction!
Ma Jian made a few opening remarks, and everyone raised their glasses. Jiang Lili took a small sip and exclaimed, "Wow, this red wine is quite nice!"
After saying that, she pursed her lips again, "It feels just as good as the red wine I bought for over 1000 yuan before—"
Turning to Ma Jian, he asked, "Mr. Ma, this wine must cost over a thousand, right?"
Ma Jian smiled and nodded: "Yes, more than 1000!" This is an 82 Lafite, more than 1000, and even more than two zeros!
"Great, Mr. Ma is so generous!" Tonight's drinks alone will cost tens of thousands; even when Nie Feng treats his guests, he wouldn't dare to drink this much.
Ji Yan chuckled inwardly: "You guys really have no taste. If my boss, Mr. Cha, were hosting, this little bit of alcohol would be nothing."
After a few rounds of drinks, the conversation shifted to everyone taking turns toasting each other. For some reason, Nie Feng's first toast was to Chen Xiao: "Brother, let's have a drink!"
Chen Xiao raised his glass in a gesture of respect: "Mine is water!"
Nie Feng, seemingly unsurprised, put down his wine glass, took a cigarette from the cigarette pack on the table, put it in his mouth, and without caring that there were several ladies present, picked up a lighter and lit the cigarette with a snap.
After taking a drag, he slowly and methodically said to Chen Xiao, "Brother, I was serious when I said I could earn over 3 a month. Are you interested?"
Chen Xiao smiled and said casually, "Interested?" He was bored anyway, so he decided to play along with this guy named Nie Feng.
Nie Feng's smile deepened. "In that case, how about you switch to baijiu (Chinese liquor), and we set off a firecracker?"
Ma Jian was talking to Xiao Ru when he heard this, his face turned cold, and he looked at Nie Feng. Damn it, does anyone still dare to make my boss blow up a thunderbolt?
Chen Xiao gave him a look, telling him to mind his own business and not to worry about her.
Cha Lan's triangular eyes, like a scope, had already silently sentenced Nie Feng to death—kid, watch how I deal with you.
Actually, they were being overly sensitive; Chen Xiao didn't take it seriously at all. "Please drink" is common at dinner parties; it's part of Chinese drinking culture.
Chen Xiao understood Nie Feng's meaning. He wanted him to beg for a job that paid 30,000 yuan a month! Before he could speak, Diao Chan stood up: "President Nie, Chen Xiao has to drive today, so how about I toast you on his behalf—"
Chen Xiao was stunned. When did he ever need a woman to shield him from drinking, especially one who was allergic to alcohol?
For a moment, Chen Xiao forgot what to say.
A flicker of jealousy flashed in Nie Feng's eyes. How could this stunning beauty be so kind to a saleswoman? He was so successful, yet he only found someone like Jiang Lili. Why? Did fate favor the weak?
"Hey beautiful, you can drink for him. But you have to drink baijiu (Chinese white liquor), and use a decanter!"
Without a moment's hesitation, Diao Chan replied, "Okay, sure!" Then she turned to the restaurant waiter and said, "Could you please pour me a pot of baijiu?"
The waiter responded and brought over the liquor. Only then did Chen Xiao speak, "No need—", then he pulled Diao Chan, "Sit down! What are you drinking!"
Diao Chan said anxiously in a low voice, "Are you stupid?" A job with a monthly income of over 3 yuan is what so many people dream of. I'm just having a drink, what's the big deal?
As for whether Nie Feng was just bragging, does it matter? Even if he didn't succeed in the end, he only had a drink.
Is it a bad deal to trade a glass of wine for the opportunity for Chen Xiao to earn 30,000 yuan a month?
Seeing that she not only wouldn't listen but was also about to take the wine from the restaurant waiter, Chen Xiao pulled her back: "Are you crazy? You trust people so easily?"
Then he said to the restaurant waiter, "Take the wine away!" He was used to giving orders, and his words carried an undeniable force. The waiter took the wine back.
"Chen Xiao, right? You don't understand my boyfriend's capabilities!" Jiang Lili said, somewhat displeased by Chen Xiao's words. She felt that Chen Xiao was treating her boyfriend like a fraud!
Xiao Ru tugged at her sleeve, then said to Nie Feng, "Mr. Nie, Chen Xiao is Ma Jian's good friend. If you can help him, please do so—"
Chen Xiao and Ma Jian exchanged a glance. This girl named Xiao Ru was really quite good. Chen Xiao's acting skills today weren't wasted!
Hearing Xiaoru speak, Jiang Lili finally calmed down; after all, Xiaoru was her good friend. Turning to Nie Feng, she said, "Why don't you give him a chance?"
Nie Feng was already annoyed that Chen Xiao had brought a beautiful woman with him, and after hearing what he said, he was even more annoyed.
Hearing Jiang Lili's request, he sneered, "Fine, give my girlfriend some face. You can come work for my company. You used to work in sales, right? I'll give you a base salary of 3."
"A base salary of 30,000 might be a huge deal for you, but for me, it's just about supporting one more person," he said, elegantly exhaling a smoke ring as if he had become the absolute center of attention that day!
Chen Xiao showed no gratitude whatsoever, and smiled calmly: "President Nie, your sales staff are paid quite well!"
Even a junior salesperson at Dr. Feng Robotics Technology Group earns less than 30,000 yuan a month.
Nie Feng flicked his cigarette ash. "Ordinary salespeople certainly don't get this treatment; this is the treatment of a sales director."
He was speaking, waiting to see Chen Xiao's grateful expression, but he was disappointed. Chen Xiao still had a smile on his face, but he didn't show any gratitude at all.
"I'm only giving you special treatment because of Lili!"
Diao Chan hadn't expected things to be so simple. Chen Xiao would suddenly become someone earning 30,000 yuan a month? She was a little happy for Chen Xiao.
"Once you're here, I'll personally guide you through the process and introduce you to resources. By the way, you don't yet know the strength of our company."
"Oh? I'd like to hear more!" Chen Xiao really didn't know anything about this guy's company or what he did.
Nie Feng didn't expect this kid to be so arrogant. He was about to become the kid's boss, and the kid still didn't know how to bow down!
Have you heard of Tianyu Shentong Company?
Chen Xiao shook his head. He couldn't even remember all the companies in his own company, so he had no interest in learning about these other companies.
Nie Feng glanced at the others on the field. Clearly, their expressions showed they hadn't heard of his company. This displeased him. [Tianyu Divine Power]? A bunch of bumpkins!
"We are in the drone sensor business, with an annual output value of over 5 million yuan, and we cooperate with large corporations!"
When he mentioned an annual output value of 5 million yuan, he looked around and became even more depressed. Among the crowd, Xiaoru and Jiang Lili already knew his situation, so naturally they didn't show any shock.
But when Ma Jian, a small business owner, Lao Cha, a security guard, and Chen Xiao, a salesman, heard about 5 million, they reacted as if they had heard that someone had earned 5 cents, without any reaction.
Do you know which large companies we cooperate with?
Chen Xiao's expression suddenly turned strange. He glanced at the inventory and had a premonition. Given the current situation in Jiangzhou, the biggest customer for drone sensor suppliers was Zhifei Aerospace! After all, Zhifei Aerospace was primarily a manufacturing company with massive hardware purchases. Meanwhile, Dr. Feng's Robotics Technology Group mainly focused on software algorithm development!
Cha Lan understood Chen Xiao's thoughts. He stared at Nie Feng for a long time, but he had no recollection of the man at all. However, with annual revenue of 5 million, this was definitely a small client, so it was normal that he didn't recognize him.
"Have you heard of Zhifei Aerospace?" Nie Feng's pride almost overflowed when he mentioned this company; anyone who didn't know him would think he was the boss of Zhifei Aerospace.
If Chen Xiao hadn't mentally prepared himself beforehand, he would definitely have burst out laughing. He then played along, saying, "I've heard of it, it's a famous large corporation in Jiangzhou!"
Then he winked at Cha Lan: "Old Cha, you've heard about this before, haven't you?"
Cha Lanxiao's wrinkles gathered together: "I've heard it, I've heard it, I hear it every day!"
Nie Feng was extremely pleased with himself. "Not bad. I thought you guys hadn't heard of this company either. Chen Xiao, once you come to my company, you'll be in charge of handling Zhifei Aerospace's business. This is to train you. Don't worry, I'll personally introduce you to the important people at Zhifei Aerospace."
Chen Xiaoqi asked, "A big shot? How big? Their chairman?"
Nie Feng's smile froze, then he said, "You really dare to dream. He's worth billions, and you want to meet him? Are you even worthy?"
Holy crap! Cha Lan almost jumped up. How could he talk like that? If President Chen wanted to see me, I'd crawl there on my knees if he summoned me! (End of Chapter)