48: Chapter 48 Keeping a gigolo?
Lin Xiao completed his meal delivery task and originally intended to go straight home.
However, Lin Chuge kept him behind, wanting to show him around the Lin Corporation.
In case he ever wanted to work at the company in the future, he could get familiar with it beforehand.
Lin Xiao was free anyway, so he followed his eldest sister upstairs to look around.
It had to be said, the scale of the Lin Corporation was truly massive.
Not only was the lobby decorated in a magnificent and resplendent style, but the design and layout of the other floors were also very meticulous.
The office areas were reasonably planned, and there were also large activity areas, as well as an afternoon tea zone.
The afternoon tea here wasn't as simple as in other companies; they even hired Hotel chefs to prepare snacks for the employees.
This was a philosophy their grandfather had proposed back in the day: they must provide employees with a comfortable working environment so that they could work diligently to make money for the company.
Lin Chuge was in a good mood at the moment and brought Lin Xiao up to tour floor by floor.
It was currently lunch break, and quite a few people were napping in the lounge area.
Lin Chuge didn't make a big scene, nor did she introduce Lin Xiao's identity to others.
But these employees were sharp; seeing that Lin Xiao was being personally escorted by the President, their attitudes were very respectful.
Until they reached the Sales Department and passed by the Sales Manager's office.
The Sales Department manager, whose surname was Wang, was a middle-aged man in his forties; he was short and fat, with a pair of small eyes that darted around incessantly.
He looked like he had some petty cunning.
Lin Chuge usually didn't have a good impression of such people, but unfortunately, the Lin Corporation prioritized ability above all else.
As long as there were no major flaws in character, and as long as one had outstanding ability, they would be promoted.
When Lin Chuge led Lin Xiao past, she originally didn't want to specifically disturb the people there.
But that manager seemed to have a very keen sense of smell; he caught a whiff and came right out.
"Oh my, isn't this President Lin!"
Manager Wang looked over with a smile, his small eyes squinting into slits.
"Hmm."
Lin Chuge didn't say much more, just nodded indifferently.
Perhaps it was just his imagination, but Lin Xiao felt that his eldest sister didn't seem to like this manager very much.
So he couldn't help but take a few more looks.
Lin Xiao quickly discovered that although Manager Wang's face looked complimentary, there wasn't a hint of sincerity in his eyes; instead, a trace of disdain flashed through them from time to time.
It seemed he was another two-faced guy.
Lin Chuge originally didn't intend to stay here, but when Manager Wang felt Lin Xiao's scrutinizing gaze, he suddenly got angry.
"President Lin, I wonder who this is..."
Manager Wang asked with a smile.
But before Lin Chuge could answer, he continued on his own: "Could it be President Lin's new boyfriend? President Lin, so you like this type, huh?"
Such offensive words made both Lin Chuge and Lin Xiao frown.
A subordinate actually dared to speak to a superior like that?
"Hey, do you know what you're saying?"
Lin Xiao couldn't help but reprimand him.
"Hey, hey, he's just a gigolo supported by the President; what right do you have to speak to me like that?"
Manager Wang glared with his small eyes and got angry instead.
Lin Xiao was so furious he laughed instead, "And what right do you have to shout here? Do you really think this place is your home?"
Manager Wang didn't expect that this young-looking guy would dare to confront him head-on.
He glanced at Lin Xiao disdainfully, then turned to look at Lin Chuge, "President Lin, it's true that this company belongs to your family, but as President, you need to act like one. We work like horses and oxen here every day, earning money with hard work, not so you can keep a gigolo."
Listening to this mansplaining, Lin Chuge suppressed the anger in her heart and said indifferently, "You're so good at lecturing people; those who know will know you're the manager here, but those who don't might think you're my father, the Chairman!"
Manager Wang didn't know if he was smart or stupid.
He completely failed to hear Lin Chuge's sarcasm and thought she was praising him.
"Oh my, President Lin, you flatter me too much by saying that. Although I am still a bit inferior compared to the Chairman, I can still offer you some guidance from time to time."
Manager Wang said, sticking out his big belly and acting haughty.
Lin Xiao couldn't help but laugh out loud, "You really can't distinguish between a compliment and an insult, can you? Who gave you such thick skin? Offering guidance? Who do you think you are?"
"You... President Lin..."
Being mocked so blatantly, Manager Wang couldn't save face, and immediately wanted to complain to Lin Chuge.
But Lin Chuge spoke first, "Don't talk to me; what he said is also what I mean."
"Lin Chuge! Have you gone crazy!"
This time, Manager Wang didn't even bother to pretend, and the look of disdain on his face was fully exposed, "I am the Sales Department manager; do you know that at least half of the money the Lin Corporation earns is thanks to me? If you dare to anger me, do you believe I'll take the whole team and jump ship?"
Lin Chuge's eyes turned slightly cold.
Was he threatening her?
"Manager Wang, are you openly violating company regulations?"
Lin Corporation executives had all signed relevant non-compete agreements with the company, and such incidents of taking a team to jump ship were not allowed.
Manager Wang sneered, "Do you think that after I resign, that crappy regulation can still restrict me? I have plenty of ways to circumvent it!"
Lin Chuge was silent.
From her personal perspective, she indeed hated this old thing very much.
But in terms of the company's interests, this Manager Wang had indeed created some value previously.
Just as she was hesitating, Lin Xiao's inner voice sounded once again.