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100: Chapter 100 Xu Qian is determined to have her parents take the lead, while Chu Muyun worries that his younger sister will be beaten to it.
Subsequently, Chu Muyun elegantly extended her hand toward Xu Qian, a smile hanging on her lips, her eyes sparkling with sincerity, and offered her congratulations: "Congratulations, Deputy Manager Xu."
Xu Qian was still immersed in the pleasant surprise of her promotion, her expression somewhat dazed.
But seeing Chu Muyun extend her hand toward her, she hurriedly reached out and shook it, though her expression still carried a hint of dullness: "Uh, thank you, Manager Chu."
Xing Zhenkun looked at Xu Qian with a smile, his tone carrying a hint of approval: "Xiao Qian, from now on, you will assist Old Zhang in managing the Sales Department, responsible for attendance and performance, and helping to improve the sales team's professional capabilities. As for things like selling cars and being in the public eye, you won't need to participate in that anymore..."
Naturally, Xu Qian understood the reason behind the boss's arrangement; it was mainly because of Young Master Qin.
But if she stopped selling cars, wouldn't the money she earned in the future be less? Although she was already Young Master Qin's woman, as long as she stayed close to his side, even if she didn't work, what he gave her would be enough for her to live on.
Yet deep down, she actually still yearned to earn money through her own efforts to gain that sense of security, rather than relying entirely on Young Master Qin, as that would only make her feel very insecure.
However, this concern of hers had just arisen when it was instantly dispelled by Xing Zhenkun's next words.
Xing Zhenkun paused for a moment and continued: "Of course, you don't need to have any concerns. Since your position has been elevated, your salary and benefits will naturally increase accordingly. Starting from this month, Xiao Qian, your basic salary will double. Furthermore, although you no longer need to sell cars, your commission won't be less. Like Old Zhang, you will receive bonuses based on the Sales Department's monthly profits from now on."
Xu Qian was left dizzy by this sudden good news and didn't know how to respond for a moment.
Fortunately, Zhang Bo spoke up in time to remind her: "Xiao Qian, what are you standing there dazed for? Why don't you hurry up and thank the boss?"
Reminded by Zhang Bo, Xu Qian finally came back to her senses. Her eyes sparkling with joy, she looked at Xing Zhenkun gratefully: "Tha—thank you, Boss. Please rest assured, I will definitely continue to work hard and will never let you down."
Xing Zhenkun laughed heartily, his eyes full of appreciation: "No need to thank me, this is all deserved. Besides, if you have any other requests, feel free to bring them up, and I will do my best to satisfy them."
What other requests could Xu Qian possibly have? Her basic salary had doubled, and on top of that, she could receive bonuses based on the Sales Department's monthly profits, easily earning twenty to thirty thousand a month. This was much more than what she earned by struggling to sell cars herself.
Therefore, she hurriedly waved her hands, her tone carrying a hint of trepidation: "Boss, the benefits you've provided are already good enough. If I were to have any other requests, I would be too insatiable..."
Hearing this, Xing Zhenkun laughed loudly: "Xiao Qian, you are too modest. You probably don't know yet, do you? You are now a legend in the Modu luxury car sales industry. Just by selling 3.7 billion in luxury cars in a few short hours, you have no idea how many competitors have been trying to poach you from me these past two days."
Xu Qian was made to feel a bit embarrassed by Xing Zhenkun's words: "Uh... hehe, Boss, please don't joke with me..."
Unexpectedly, Zhang Bo chimed in from the side: "Xiao Qian, the boss really isn't joking. Just on Saturday, the owner of the dealership next door came over specifically. He almost explicitly stated that as long as you are willing to work at the dealership across the street, you can name your own terms! It's fortunate you didn't come to work that day, otherwise, I really feared you might have agreed to him..."
Xu Qian blushed and her heart raced at Zhang Bo's words: "Uh, Manager, please stop teasing me... I just got lucky and met Young Master Qin; otherwise, it would have been impossible to sell so many cars..."
"Hey~ Xiao Qian, for those of us in sales, luck is also very important." Zhang Bo looked at Xu Qian with a smile, his eyes full of appreciation as he continued to flatter her, "Speaking of which, Xiao Qian, you are the lucky star of our dealership. If it hadn't been you guarding the store that day, and it had been that Dong Zhixuan instead, she definitely wouldn't have been able to sell that many cars. It's very likely she would have offended Young Master Qin, and in that case, Young Master Qin might have increased the sales performance of the dealership across the street..."
Being praised by Zhang Bo in front of the boss and Chu Muyun, Xu Qian's face immediately turned red. She lowered her head shyly, her fingers gently twisting together, and for a moment, she didn't know what to say.
Seeing Xu Qian's embarrassment, Chu Muyun smiled and changed the subject: "Manager Zhang is right. In my opinion, from now on, Xiao Qian should be the mascot of Wanhao Car Dealership."
As she spoke, Chu Muyun looked at Xing Zhenkun and continued: "Boss, I suggest we make a life-sized standee based on Deputy Manager Xu's appearance and place it right here in our dealership. It will set an example for other sales staff, letting them take Deputy Manager Xu as a role model and learn from her."
Xing Zhenkun laughed heartily upon hearing this: "Mu Yun, that's a great suggestion! I think it's doable!" As he spoke, he looked at Zhang Bo and instructed him seriously: "Old Zhang, make a note of this. Get this done today!"
Zhang Bo patted his chest and promised: "Got it! Don't worry, Boss! I guarantee the mission will be accomplished!"
Watching the three of them exchange words, the flush on Xu Qian's face deepened. Thinking about her life-sized standee appearing in the dealership in the future made her feel incredibly embarrassed...
Just as Xu Qian was about to speak up to politely decline Chu Muyun's suggestion, Xing Zhenkun looked at her again, his eyes carrying a hint of inquiry: "Oh, that's right, Xiao Qian, where are Young Master Qin's car keys?"
Hearing this, Xu Qian quickly fished the Aston Martin car keys out of her bag and handed them to Xing Zhenkun with both hands: "Boss, I parked the car at the dealership entrance, right next to your car."
Xing Zhenkun took the car keys, nodded with satisfaction, and then looked at Zhang Bo: "Right, Old Zhang, later you take Xu Qian to pick out a porsche 718, and choose the top-of-the-line model. Additionally, the costs for the car's license plates and insurance will also be covered by the dealership."
"Understood, Boss." Zhang Bo replied with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Xu Qian looked somewhat panicked and instinctively started to wave her hands to refuse, but was interrupted by Xing Zhenkun raising his hand.
Xing Zhenkun looked at Xu Qian with an unquestionable gaze: "Xiao Qian, do not refuse. This is all deserved. Besides, I promised this in front of so many people at the time. If you don't accept it, how will I be able to command respect in the future?"
Xu Qian bit her lower lip, her eyes flickering with unease: "Uh, Boss, but there's no need to choose the top-of-the-line model... I'll just choose an Entry-Level one. I don't have many requirements for a car; as long as it can get me around, it's fine..."
Xing Zhenkun shook his head and said with a serious face: "How can that be! You've sold so many cars for the dealership and earned so much money; if you only choose an Entry-Level car in the end, the other sales staff will say that I, as the boss, am stingy and cheap. Just do me a favor and set an example for them. Let them see that as long as they can bring profits to the dealership, I, Xing Zhenkun, will never treat them poorly! This is also a disguised form of incentive for them!"
Seeing that the boss had put it this way, Xu Qian couldn't continue to refuse.
She pursed her lips, her eyes flickering with a mix of gratitude and unease: "But Boss, you're giving me so much, will the colleagues in the Sales Department have any objections... If, because of me, the unity of the Sales Department is affected, that wouldn't be good..."
Hearing this, Xing Zhenkun's gaze shifted to Zhang Bo, and he instructed in a deep voice: "Old Zhang, you personally notify them of Xu Qian's appointment later! If anyone has any objections, there's no need to ask for instructions, and regardless of how much they have contributed to the dealership, whoever has an objection can just pack their things and get out!"
"Understood, Boss." Zhang Bo replied with a grinning expression, while at the same time, his eyes flickered with a hint of craftiness, as if he had known all along that the boss would make such a request.
Subsequently, Xing Zhenkun looked at Xu Qian again, a gentle smile on his face: "Oh, right, Xiao Qian, the one million in bonus I promised you separately has already been transferred by the finance department; it should be arriving soon. Additionally, your commission for selling the cars will be issued together when salaries are paid on the 20th of this month."
Upon hearing this, Xu Qian's eyes flickered with a bit of trepidation again, and she quickly waved her hands: "Uh, no, no rush, Boss. You've already given me so much, I don't even know how to thank you."
Xing Zhenkun laughed heartily and said generously, "Didn't I tell you? No need to thank me; this is what you deserve. Alright, that's all I called you up here for. If you don't have anything else, you can go back to work!"
Upon hearing this, Xu Qian and Zhang Bo exchanged a glance and prepared to leave the boss's office.
However, before Xu Qian could turn around, Xing Zhenkun seemed to remember something and asked again, "Oh, that's right, Xiao Qian, did Young Master Qin say when he would be returning to Modu?"
Xu Qian hurriedly replied, "Uh, last night, Young Master Qin said he would be back today. But I was in a rush to get to the dealership this morning, so I haven't had a chance to ask him if he has set off yet..."
Upon hearing this, a trace of doubt flashed in Xing Zhenkun's eyes. "Oh? Back today? Didn't he say he was going to stay in Jingnan for a while? Why is he coming back so soon?"
Xu Qian shook her head, a flicker of confusion in her eyes as well. "I'm not too sure about that either. But Young Master Qin said it seemed like there was something urgent to handle here in Modu, so he rushed back. Oh, that's right, Young Master Qin's parents are coming back with him too."
"Young Master Qin's parents are coming to Modu too?" Xing Zhenkun's expression froze upon hearing this. He paused for a moment, then looked at Xu Qian and asked skeptically, "Then why did you come to the dealership today? Why aren't you rushing back to get ready..."
Xu Qian twisted her fingers in hesitation and unease, her eyes flickering with shyness and trepidation. Her voice dropped unconsciously, as if she were muttering to herself, "Uh... well, I, I'm not ready yet... A-after all, I just met Young Master Qin recently. Meeting his parents so soon, i-it feels a bit too rushed..."
"Uh... that's true..." Xing Zhenkun's lips curled into a helpless smile upon hearing this. He thought to himself, 'Damn it, Xu Qian, are you stupid? This is such a good opportunity, and you don't even know how to grasp it...'
Unexpectedly, Zhang Bo, who was standing to the side, also advised, "Xiao Qian, this is a rare opportunity. There are countless women fighting to be the girlfriend of a young, wealthy heir like Young Master Qin. You have to seize it, otherwise, he'll easily be snatched away by someone else! Since you know Young Master Qin's parents are coming, why aren't you rushing off to get prepared and buy some gifts for them?"
Xu Qian said with hesitation and struggle, "Uh... b-but, isn't it Monday today? I still have to work..."
"Hey, what time is it now? Why are you still thinking about work?" Zhang Bo said, looking at Xing Zhenkun and smiling as he asked for his opinion, "Boss, what do you think?"
Xing Zhenkun was just about to tell Xu Qian to take the day off, when the soft flesh at his waist was suddenly pinched hard by Chu Muyun behind him.
He forced himself to swallow the words that were on the tip of his tongue, looked at the two of them, and said with a sheepish smile, "Uh, Old Zhang, matters of the heart depend on Xiao Qian's own thoughts. It's not appropriate for us outsiders to say too much. However, Xiao Qian, as the saying goes, 'A man fears choosing the wrong profession, and a woman fears marrying the wrong man.' Good men aren't like cabbages in a vegetable market; when you meet one, it's best to hold on tight, lest you regret it later if you miss out..."
After hearing Xing Zhenkun's words, Xu Qian felt a complex mix of emotions, and an inexplicable sense of panic rose in her heart.
She pressed her lips together, her eyes flickering with hesitation and struggle as she thought to herself: That's right, the boss is right. Even if it's just to thank Young Master Qin for his kindness towards me, I should buy some gifts for Qin Yi's parents and meet them to express my gratitude. Otherwise, if I just ignore it and happen to run into them later, and Young Master Qin's parents find out about my relationship with him, wouldn't that make me seem very ill-mannered?
"Thank you, Boss. I think I know what to do!" Thinking of this, Xu Qian said firmly.
Xing Zhenkun squeezed out a smile, though for some reason, the smile felt filled with grievance. "Uh, haha, you're, you're welcome. Since you know what to do, then go ahead and do it with confidence."
Afterwards, Xu Qian and Zhang Bo left Xing Zhenkun's office.
After the two left, Chu Muyun, who was standing to the side, suddenly pinched the soft flesh at Xing Zhenkun's waist hard. "Ahh..." Xing Zhenkun cried out in pain, his brows furrowed tightly as he hurriedly broke free. He looked at Chu Muyun with a fawning expression, a trace of innocence flashing in his eyes.
Chu Muyun's lips curled into a half-smile as she stared at Xing Zhenkun and said eerily, "Not bad, Xing Zhenkun, I didn't expect you to be a 'life coach'..."
"Ouch, Mu Yun, don't be angry." Xing Zhenkun said while rubbing the painful spot on his waist, his face full of helplessness. He looked up at Chu Muyun, his lips slightly raised, a glint of craftiness flashing in his eyes. "I know your sister likes Young Master Qin too. However, I think this is an opportunity. You can reveal the news that Qin Yi and his parents are coming to Modu to Chu Muxue, and remind her by saying that Young Master Qin might very well be taking Xu Qian to meet his parents! Your sister's temperament is too cold; some people are quite slow when it comes to feelings. If you don't give her a nudge, it'll be hard for her to take the initiative to fight for it."
Upon hearing this, Chu Muyun actually felt that Xing Zhenkun's words made some sense. Her brows slightly relaxed, and she immediately prepared to take out her phone to call Chu Muxue.
Seeing this, a trace of triumph flashed in Xing Zhenkun's eyes. He took the opportunity to go behind the desk and took out a file bag from the drawer.
Then, he turned to look at Chu Muyun, and seeing that she hadn't gotten through on the phone, he smiled and interjected, "But, to be honest, what do you think of Xu Qian? From your perspective as a woman."
Chu Muyun chuckled, a hint of pickiness flashing in her eyes. "She is a beauty, indeed. However, compared to Mu Xue, she is still lacking a bit in terms of temperament..."
"Hey, that's only natural! Who is your sister? She's the successor to the Chutian Group and the third-ranked campus belle of Modu University... Xu Qian's figure and appearance are quite good, but when it comes to family background, talent, and temperament, she certainly can't compare to the Young Miss of the Chu family..." Xing Zhenkun said, nodding in agreement with a look of approval. "However, Young Miss Mu Xue's temperament is truly a bit too cold. In that regard, Xu Qian's personality is much better than Young Miss Mu Xue's... From my perspective as a man, if we don't consider family background, I might also choose the better-natured Xu Qian."
Hearing this, Chu Muyun's lips curled into a playful smile. "Hey, I didn't expect that, Xing Zhenkun, your observations are quite meticulous... Tell me, have you ever had any ideas about that Xu Qian?"
Xing Zhenkun hurriedly waved his hands, his face full of panic. "Don't say such reckless things. Xu Qian is Young Master Qin's woman now. One must not toy with a friend's wife. If Young Master Qin heard what you just said, wouldn't he have an issue with me?"
Chu Muyun chuckled, a glint of mockery flashing in her eyes. "Tsk, look at how cowardly you are. You're the young master of the Qiangsheng Group, the leader in our Dragon country's coal industry, after all. Is it really necessary to be so afraid of that Qin Yi?"
Xing Zhenkun shook his head, his face serious. "You don't understand. That's not called fear; I genuinely admire Young Master Qin. I don't care what you think, but I treat Young Master Qin as a friend. Young Master Qin really suits my temperament. Moreover, I feel that this Young Master Qin is very unusual. I always feel that there is an indescribable, mysterious feeling about him..."
Upon hearing this, a trace of helplessness flashed in Chu Muyun's eyes. "Tsk, I can't be bothered with you... It's just a pity for my good sister. It's rare for her to have feelings for a man, and yet someone else has already beaten her to it... Sigh..."
"Alright, alright," Xing Zhenkun said, shaking the file bag in his hand, and continued, "Let's go, I'll take you to see the club. You need to hurry up and help me get the club up and running."
As he spoke, he reached out and took Chu Muyun's hand without further ado, and walked out of the office.
Chu Muyun struggled a few times, but seeing that she couldn't break free from Xing Zhenkun's large hand, she simply let him hold it, a helpless smile curling at the corner of her lips.