Chapter 224: I’m the Big Sucker
Su He smiled sweetly, “Director, I just came over to share my happiness with you. Aren’t you happy for me too?”
Director Tian’s smile looked uglier than crying, “Of course I’m happy! The better you do, the happier I’ll be.”
Happy my ass!
This girl had already become branch director of the textile factory—her ambitions were only getting bigger!
Soon she wouldn’t be satisfied just being his secretary!
This thousand-li horse was about to start kicking its master!
“Director, since I’ve taken this branch factory position, I’ll have to focus more on the Huaihua Branch from now on. That means I won’t be able to come by the food factory as often. You don’t have any objections, right?”
Director Tian’s heart skipped a beat. Fewer visits? Great! Less chance of her running around winning hearts!
“Of course no objections. The textile and food factories are brother units. Besides, it’s all for An County’s development. I completely understand.
You focus on your work there. No need to worry about things here at the food factory.”
Su He thanked him with a smile, then added, “Director, our instant noodle production line will officially start soon. Shouldn’t someone be visiting Modu Food Factory’s old clients?
Even though they agreed to introduce us, that’s just a matter of face. Those clients might not take it seriously.
It’d be best if you went personally—that would show our sincerity.
I was going to go with you, but the Huaihua Branch really ties me up. You can just take someone else instead.”
Director Tian: “…”
Take someone else?
With those useless people, could anything be negotiated?!
Only if he took her!
Not to mention, she was technically still a salesperson for Modu Food Factory.
And who else had her silver tongue?!
“Director, if that’s all, I’ll head off then. I probably won’t be back for at least a month.”
Su He turned to leave, and Director Tian panicked.
“Wait!
Little Su, young people are always so impatient! I haven’t finished speaking yet!
Sure, the food and textile factories are brother units. But even with brothers, accounts have to be settled clearly. You can’t favor one and neglect the other!
You can let others handle things at the Huaihua Branch—you don’t need to do everything yourself.
No matter what, you have to make time to visit clients with me. After all, you’re the instant noodle line’s number two. How can you not go?!”
Su He almost laughed out loud.
Now he remembered she was the number two. Just moments ago he was wishing she’d disappear forever!
Using people when convenient, discarding them when not—this man was a walking example!
And with people like him, you couldn’t go soft.
You had to push back, bargain, even threaten, or else he’d climb right over your head.
She sighed, “Director, the Huaihua Branch just started up. The schedule is tight, the workload heavy. I really can’t spare the time.
I have to shuttle between An County and Huaihua Commune. And as you know, there’s only one bus a day. Just a round trip costs me two whole days—it’s such a delay.
If only I had a car. Unlike you, I’m not high enough rank to be chauffeured. I can only take the bus.
If I had a car, things at the branch could be settled in ten days to half a month.”
Director Tian: “…”
What’s that supposed to mean?
You want my car?
And for half a month?!
So I walk to work and meetings every day while my secretary rides in style?
You work at the textile factory, but I provide the car?
Am I the big sucker here?!
He coughed twice, “Little Su, you could always talk to Old Feng about this. Borrow his car instead.”
Su He put on a troubled look, “But I just became branch director. If I immediately borrow Director Feng’s car, people will talk.
Besides, when I borrowed cars from Director Feng and Director Hu before, didn’t you complain that I didn’t come to you?
I just wanted to clear that misunderstanding. Sure, your car’s a little old, but I think it’s perfectly fine.”
Director Tian almost laughed from sheer anger.
So he should be grateful that she didn’t look down on his beat-up car?!
The two stared each other down for a long moment.
Finally, Director Tian ground his molars and said, “You can borrow the car. But Driver Little Du has other duties. You’ll have to solve the driver problem yourself.”
Even if he lent her the car, he’d make sure it wasn’t easy!
Let’s see where she finds a driver!
Chauffeurs weren’t interchangeable—you couldn’t just stick a truck driver in a sedan!
Su He smiled brightly, “Perfect, no problem! That’s why you’re so generous, Director. Others would never lend me a car.
When the branch officially opens, the county leaders will definitely attend. I’ll be sure to highlight your noble spirit—putting An County’s development above personal gain.
It’s something all leaders should learn from—especially the ones at other units…”
Director Tian knew she was buttering him up, but still, the rainbow flattery left him dazed, his resentment melting away.
“Alright, enough of that. So, which client should we visit first? How about starting with the provincial supply and marketing company? It’s the closest.”
Su He shook her head, “If we start with the provincial one, we’ll have to waste words convincing the others. Better to go straight to the Capital Supply and Marketing Company.
If they agree to carry our products, the rest will fall in line.”
The capital—perfect!
She could see Tuhao Fish!
They’d already confirmed their relationship, and he still hadn’t even held her hand. Unacceptable!
Besides, she wanted to test Gu Chiyan.
Now that they were officially together, he should be upfront about his situation and introduce her to his colleagues and friends.
If he kept dodging, then something was wrong.
She had no intention of muddling through some shady romance. If he wasn’t right, she’d cut her losses early.
Director Tian brightened immediately, “I’ve been to the capital many times. I still have acquaintances there. I’ll handle the food and lodging.”
Su He smiled, “Good, I’ll follow your lead.”
They chatted a bit more before she said, “Director, could you let Little Du know to give me the car keys?”
Grinding his teeth, Director Tian summoned Driver Little Du, “Hand your car keys to Little Su. The car’s hers for now.”
Little Du was baffled, “Director, give the keys to Secretary Su right now? Should I drive the car somewhere for her?”
Director Tian coughed loudly. Little Du instantly shut up and handed the keys to Su He.
Director Tian thought smugly, Hmph, let’s see how you actually manage to drive off with it!
A while later, Little Du came running back in, “Director! Secretary Su—she drove off herself!”
Director Tian: “…”
Meanwhile, Su He was already happily driving the car out the food factory gates, her heart bursting with joy.
She was a factory director now—of course she needed her own car!
After all, she was someone who loved to show off!
