Afterward,
Zhang Ke reassured for quite some time.
Gu Chen reluctantly agreed to take the position, mainly because of Aunt Jiang's face.
The position was that of a long-vacant general manager, which had previously been held concurrently by Chen Yuwei.
To be honest, Chen Yuwei was a bit worried about letting Gu Chen take on this role.
Whether it was right or wrong.
"The lighting is good, but there's a major Feng Shui problem. Who designed this?" Gu Chen evaluated his office.
"Uh... it was designed uniformly during the renovation, following the layout of the headquarters," Zhang Ke looked at it suspiciously, but didn't notice anything wrong.
She thought he was too superstitious. Who believes in Feng Shui in this day and age?
"Remove the money tree and the fish tank," Gu Chen ordered without explaining himself.
"Alright, I'll have someone remove them later," Zhang Ke responded.
Although she didn't believe in it, she still made sure to do her job as a secretary properly.
"Let's leave it at that for today," Gu Chen prepared to leave.
"Mr. Gu, it's not time to leave yet. If President Chen finds out..." Zhang Ke hesitated to speak.
"If you don't say anything, I won't either. How would she find out?" Gu Chen smiled faintly.
As he reached the door, he suddenly stopped and turned back, "You won't betray me, will you?"
"No, no, I'm your secretary now," Zhang Ke replied with bitterness in her mouth.
"Don't look like I'm going to harm you. It's a special situation today. I'll leave on time from now on."
Gu Chen comforted her and left.
Zhang Ke stayed in place, feeling both amused and annoyed, thinking she had brought this upon herself!
Since it wasn't time to leave yet, Zhang Ke decided to use the remaining time to tidy up Gu Chen's office.
Not long after she had the money tree and the fish tank removed,
The company's vice president, Li Hongtao, came over.
"Secretary Zhang, where's the newly appointed Mr. Gu? I came to say hello to him."
Li Hongtao stood at the door, squinting as he glanced around the office.
"Where Mr. Gu goes, there's no need for you to report to me, right?" Zhang Ke didn't appreciate his overbearing attitude.
Unexpectedly hitting a soft nail, Li Hongtao smiled awkwardly and said, "Hehe, my bad for being nosy. I really shouldn't inquire about the leader's whereabouts."
"Secretary Zhang, don't be suspicious. I came here just to improve relations with Mr. Gu."
Saying this, he casually asked, "By the way, I remember there used to be a money tree and a fish tank in the office. How come they're gone? Does Mr. Gu not like them? Do you want me to send some better ones over?"
Seeing his friendly gesture, Zhang Ke didn't want to be rude either, and explained, "It's not that he doesn't like them, it's just that Mr. Gu thinks they affect the Feng Shui, so he asked me to have them removed."
At this, Li Hongtao's face changed momentarily, but quickly returned to normal.
After a few forced laughs, he hurriedly left.
"Why is this guy so strange?" Zhang Ke muttered quietly, not taking it to heart.
In the vice president's office,
As soon as the door was locked, Li Hongtao's sinister side emerged, with a hint of malice in his eyes.
Then he quickly made a call, informing about the removal of the money tree and the fish tank.
"Master Zhang, do you think that kid stumbled upon good luck, or does he really understand Feng Shui?"
"You promised me that there would be results within three months."
"Now it's been over two months, not only have I not been promoted, but I've been parachuted into a general manager position. You must give me an explanation!"
There was silence on the other end of the phone for a moment.
A hoarse voice continued, "Li Zong, don't be so impatient. To be honest with you, I'm even more frustrated than you right now."
"Originally, by the end of March, you would have smoothly been promoted, and I would have received the final payment. But now, everything has fallen apart."
Li Hongtao gritted his teeth, saying, "Master Zhang, stop beating around the bush. Just tell me, is there a way to fix this?"
"There is!" Master Zhang said cryptically. "But it's a bit devious. Are you brave enough to try?"
"As long as it helps me get promoted, I'm willing to try anything, even if it's cunning," Li Hongtao said firmly.
"Good. Prepare some hair and blood, I'll send someone to collect them," Master Zhang said with a cold smirk.
Li Hongtao hesitated, "That might be difficult. I'm not close to that guy yet; he's still new here."
"That's your problem. But as long as you get the items, it will take no more than three days, or at most seven days. I guarantee it will fulfill your wish," Master Zhang said, tempting him.
The temptation was undeniable.
"Deal!"
Li Hongtao's eyes hardened, slamming his fist on the table. "Wait for my call!"
As a seasoned deputy general manager of a pharmaceutical company, if it weren't for Chen Yuwei's dual role, he would have been promoted long ago.
His career had hit a dead end, leading to a twisted mindset.
So, through an introduction, he met Master Zhang from Southeast Asia.
As long as he could cure his mental illness, he was willing to do whatever it took.
...
In the evening.
Chen Yuwei had to work overtime and didn't come home.
Gu Chen accompanied Jiang Rou and Chen Wantai for dinner.
Then, he went out to meet Liu Hanyan, heading to the city's first family.
"Miss Liu, I apologize. I should have sent someone to pick you up. Please forgive my negligence," Chen Xingxian said.
"Chen, you're too polite. It's my fault for not informing you in advance," Liu Hanyan replied.
After exchanging pleasantries, Chen Xingxian glanced behind Liu Hanyan, puzzled. "Miss Liu, where is the divine doctor you hired?"
"Here he is," Liu Hanyan pointed to Gu Chen.
"Him?"
Chen Xingxian's brows furrowed instantly. He had noticed Gu Chen earlier and recognized him as the troublemaker at the bank.
"Miss Liu, are you joking with me?" Chen Xingxian asked.
Not wanting to directly drive them away, purely out of personal manners, Liu Hanyan covered her mouth and giggled, enjoying seeing Gu Chen embarrassed, considering how rude he had been to her during the day.
But as Chen Xingxian's face grew darker, she resumed seriousness. "Gu Chen, show him what you can do. It will dispel Chen's doubts."
"Medical skills are meant to cure and save lives, not for showmanship. If you want entertainment, go to the circus," Gu Chen said, giving no face.
He wasn't pretending; he had learned this principle from the day he started studying medicine.
Knowing him well, Liu Hanyan apologized, "Chen Xingxian, I'm sorry. That's just how he is. Don't take it to heart."
"But I can assure you, his medical skills are absolutely top-notch. You should trust me; I wouldn't joke about something like this."
Chen Xingxian couldn't help but feel irritated, but since they were already here, it wouldn't be appropriate to send them away, especially considering Liu Hanyan's identity as the young lady of the Liu family. He had to maintain some dignity.
With a stern face, he said, "Let's tentatively trust him. Let's go in and see."
At the same time, he secretly decided that if this kid was seeking fame and reputation, he would have to settle accounts with him regarding the bank incident. After all, it was also part of the promise Liu Hanyan had made to him. He had staked the city government's credibility on this; he couldn't come out empty-handed!
Soon, they all arrived at the bedroom.
"Do you see anything?"
Liu Hanyan looked at the girl on the bed and asked softly.
Gu Chen observed, "Drooping eyelids, darkened lips, cyanotic complexion, involuntary body twitching, typical symptoms of poisoning."
"Nonsense!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a furious voice sounded beside him.
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