16: Chapter 16 The Fierce and Adorable Su Yao

A week passed just like that, and the time for the new round of insurance bidding for the City Investment Company was getting closer and closer.

However, thanks to the efforts of the "Double Su" duo, Su Nange and Su Yao, they had already secured a total of nearly 5 million yuan in compensation for the City Investment Group and its subsidiaries.

Regardless of the company, this figure was a significant amount of money.

Furthermore, with Su Nange's continued follow-up, this figure was still steadily increasing.

Therefore, at a leadership team meeting for the City Investment Company today, Zhou Wanqing received praise from the various leaders.

Zhou Wanqing was quite objective, stating that she had merely made a trip to the insurance company on behalf of the subsidiaries.

The specific work was all being handled by the employees of the Group's Finance Department.

A dignified-looking senior leader, Lin Xiongwei, spoke up: "Manager Zhou, there is no need to be modest. Since coming over from the Financial Investment Company, you have not only brought professionalism but also reformed the long-standing financial system of our City Investment Company."

"As the head of this team, I would like to express my gratitude to you."

Only gratitude, no acknowledgment?

Zhou Wanqing thought to herself: After saying so many superficial, complimentary words, he is still inwardly resisting her taking over the company's finances.

Between the lines, he clearly did not consider her one of his own.

Whenever Zhou Wanqing thought about the special mission she had come here for, she couldn't help but feel troubled.

For a long time, the City Investment Company had been developing in a crude manner, with many lingering historical issues.

As the long-term head of City Investment, Lin Xiongwei was even more overbearing in his style and practiced nepotism.

It could be said that the City Investment Company was basically a dictatorship under Lin Xiongwei.

If it hadn't been for Zhou Wanqing's predecessor, who was reported by his mistress for issues regarding his personal conduct...

...the higher-ups probably wouldn't have had a good excuse to intervene here even now.

Lin Xiongwei asked again: "Manager Zhou, is this year's insurance about to expire again?"

Zhou Wanqing nodded: "Yes, Chairman Lin, the bidding proposal is expected to be presented at the meeting next week."

Lin Xiongwei looked thoughtful: "Manager Zhou, what are your thoughts on the suppliers this year?"

Zhou Wanqing's brow suddenly furrowed in alertness; at a leadership team meeting, it was impossible for there to be any idle chatter.

Zhou Wanqing could not discern his attitude, so she replied very officially: "According to the procurement requirements, everything is now open bidding. As long as they meet the qualifications and provide good service, they are within our range of selection."

Lin Xiongwei nodded: "Manager Zhou is right; qualifications and service are the keys. That's why that Yongjin Property & Casualty Insurance we chose before caused problems, adding extra workload for Manager Zhou. We must avoid such situations from happening again."

Zhou Wanqing nodded: "Chairman Lin is right."

After the meeting, Zhou Wanqing sat in her office, a delicate fountain pen spinning continuously on her slender fingers.

This was a habit of Zhou Wanqing's when her brain was spinning rapidly.

Zhou Wanqing's ability to reach her current position was not entirely due to her father.

After finishing her contemplation, she made a call and summoned Su Yao.

Su Yao came to Zhou Wanqing's office and asked respectfully: "Manager Zhou, did you call for me?"

Zhou Wanqing asked: "What are the views of the various subsidiaries below regarding insurance right now?"

Su Yao replied: "They are all quite good, except for one or two units that haven't clearly stated their position. The rest have all expressed approval for Yongjin Property & Casualty Insurance."

"Especially Manager Gao of the Water Affairs Company, who even said he hoped Su Nange would continue to provide service."

Su Yao was also quite sharp, asking: "Manager Zhou, does the leadership have new instructions?"

Zhou Wanqing did not answer directly, just smiled: "Alright, I know now. You go get busy. By the way, tell that Su Nange that the service work still needs to be done thoroughly."

Su Yao was confused as she walked out of the office.

She thought for a moment, took out her phone, edited a message, and sent it.

Su Nange was at his workstation, organizing a large pile of documents.

Suddenly his phone rang; he picked it up and saw a message sent from a cute little white rabbit avatar.

Su Nange smiled and thought: This Old Woman really knows how to put on an act.

Consequently, Su Nange replied to the message, expressing his gratitude to his teammate.

Carrying the documents, Su Nange went to the Claims Department and found Yang Jian.

Su Nange said: "Thank you, Manager Yang, for your care during this period. This is the last batch; the remaining cases will not be processed!"

Yang Jian asked curiously: "What's wrong? Don't you want to renew this year?"

Su Nange shook his head: "Of course I want to, but there's a situation now. I suspect they are considering a new insurance company over there."

Yang Jian took the documents and continued to ask: "Then shouldn't you be helping them resolve it even more?"

Su Nange gave a mysterious smile: "Resolve it? I definitely still have to resolve it. However, I need to make them trade something for it."

Through his contact with Su Nange during this period, Yang Jian discovered that this newly graduated young man was not simple.

His shrewdness was not at all as simple as it appeared on the surface.

Moreover, while the City Investment cases seemed to have resulted in high compensation, Yang Jian, as the head of claims, understood. Through his communication and professionalism, Su Nange had actually already been helping the company reduce losses.

Especially in the case of a foundation pit water ingress for a city construction company. Su Nange had forcibly negotiated it down from 3 million to just over 1 million.

Therefore, Yang Jian inwardly approved of Su Nange very much.

Su Nange returned to his workstation, thought for a moment, and made another call: "Hello, is this Manager Gao? Sorry to bother you."

"I mentioned last time that I wanted to drink a large glass of wine in front of you; I'd like to make good on that today. Otherwise, I always feel like I owe you something."

The person on the other end laughed heartily; this kind of high-EQ dinner invitation was really hard for him to refuse.

Manager Gao of the Water Affairs Company readily agreed.

Then, Su Nange called Su Yao as well; for some things, it was better to have a woman present to make conversation easier.

With the group assembled, Su Nange took out his phone and booked a suitable restaurant.

When evening came, Manager Gao appeared at the entrance of a Northeast-style restaurant.

Su Nange greeted him, saying: "Manager Gao, please don't mind the humble setting. I come here often; I guarantee the taste is authentic, and it's not stuffy either."

Manager Gao laughed: "I know this place. Every time I want to taste a bit of my hometown, I come here too. You kid really knows how to pick a place!"

After speaking, Manager Gao introduced a friend beside him.

Su Nange smiled: "Hello, Manager Ji, I was just at your place last week."

Ji Ming was also a leader of a second-tier subsidiary of City Investment. It seemed that Gao and he had a good personal relationship.

The three of them arrived at the private room, where an obedient-looking young woman was disinfecting several sets of tableware with hot water.

Gao teased: "Yo, our City Investment beauty, when did you kid bribe her into doing work for you?"

Su Yao appeared somewhat constrained; facing Manager Gao's teasing, her little face flushed slightly.

Originally, she would never have participated in this kind of dinner. But for some reason recently, she had suddenly started to enjoy going out.

Every time she visited companies with Su Nange, she felt an inexplicable sense of anticipation.

Su Nange immediately replied: "Manager Gao, that's not it at all. Your group has instructions that I must provide good service. This beautiful Miss Su is someone I pulled in to be a witness."

"If I don't perform well today, she's going to mark me down!"

After Su Nange spoke, the two leaders also relaxed inwardly.

In fact, Su Nange was right; Su Yao's presence served as a witness. It indicated that this meal was just a pure, small gathering.

The two leaders did not have the potential risk of bypassing the group and having private contact with a supplier.

Su Nange poured the wine; his tolerance was now invincible, and he downed a full glass directly.

Su Nange wiped his mouth, and before those present could recover from their shock, he declared boldly: "I'm just a fresh college graduate; I don't know any tricks. Today, I want to thank both leaders for supporting my work. What I said to Manager Gao, I will absolutely do!"

Manager Gao, Gao Yu, was originally a forthright Northerner. Facing Su Nange's sincere declaration, he also became heroic: "Good! Little Su, you are a real man. I have dealt with many in your industry, but you are the first one I've ever seen like you!"

"Come, I toast you!"

Drinking habits reveal character; Su Nange poured another glass and downed it with Gao Yu.

Although the wine was just the local bulk white liquor from the shop, the spiciness in the mouth had more flavor than those smooth, premium white spirits.

After three rounds of drinks, Su Nange finally stated the purpose of the day: "Two leaders, you also know that the Group's new round of procurement is about to begin. I certainly want to continue serving you."

"I am an honest person; this is, after all, about my livelihood. However, bidding is fair and just; I certainly won't put the two leaders in a difficult position by asking them to say anything for me. I understand this principle."

"It's just that I am currently preparing the bid documents, which will definitely involve content about service experience. If you two could provide a certificate for our company, stating how many cases we have handled and how much money we have paid out, that would certainly be a great enrichment for the content of my bid documents."

Manager Gao thought it was some big deal; it turned out to be just issuing a client certificate, which was not a big deal at all to him.

Consequently, Gao Yu waved his hand and patted his chest: "This little thing is absolutely no problem. Even if I had to make you a silk banner, it would be appropriate."

The other one, Manager Ji Ming, also nodded: "Since you arrived, I have seen the efficiency of an insurance company for the first time. You have really reversed a lot of impressions about your industry. I have no problem either; I will have my subordinates stamp it for you tomorrow!"

Su Nange poured another glass of wine: "Thank you for the support of the two leaders; I have nothing else to say, it's all in the wine!"

After speaking, he downed it in one gulp.

This made Su Yao anxious; there was no need for this guy to risk his life like this for business!

Su Yao's bright eyes saw Su Nange in front of her, working so desperately for his career. Then, she thought of the male colleagues in her own unit who spent their days comparing themselves to others and being lazy.

Su Yao suddenly felt a bit of heartache for the man in front of her. She even felt that these two company managers were somewhat bullying him.

Su Yao suddenly stood up and said: "Nange! You cannot drink anymore!"

The three grown men were stunned on the spot when they saw the fiercely cute Su Yao.