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"Come, come, come, Li Zhong, have a seat." As soon as Li Shuying arrived, Wang Jin quickly welcomed her.
"President Wang, what do you mean by that?" Li Shuzhen, who already had a poor impression of Wang Jin, immediately asked.
"It's nothing. Didn't I just say on the phone? We can't be careless when meeting face to face," Wang Jin replied hastily.
"Oh, well then, if there's something to discuss, just go ahead and say it," Li Shuying said directly, not bothering with Wang Jin's pleasantries. Having been through society, she was well aware of how things worked.
"It's nothing much, just catching up. You know, even though we hold the same position in the company, we haven't really met properly. Let's sit down and have a drink," Wang Jin said, fully displaying his thick skin as he tried to get closer to Li Shuzhen.
"Hmph... If that's all you want, then sorry, I'm quite busy," Li Shuzhen said bluntly without giving him any face.
"Alright, alright. After all these years, you still have that temper." Seeing Li Shuzhen's cold response, a flicker of coldness flashed in Wang Jin's eyes but was quickly concealed as he softened his tone towards her.
Li Shuzhen remained aloof and watched him closely; she wanted to see what Wang Jin would say next.
After all, she was well aware of Wang Jin's character and understood his reputation as a "wolf" quite clearly. Therefore, she had not touched the tea on the table.
Who knows what tricks this guy might pull?
"Shuzhen, you know that over the years we've both dedicated ourselves to Golden Dragon Group. However, due to some work-related issues, our relationship has worsened over time. I often wonder if we really need to be like this. Remember when we both applied here? We teamed up to eliminate the competition," Wang Jin said earnestly.
Upon hearing this, Li Shuzhen seemed to recall their initial days at Golden Dragon Group during their job interviews. She had indeed experienced what Wang Jin described and had even thought at one point that they could be good partners at work and friends in life.
But it wasn't long before Wang Jin changed—or rather, after he began pursuing her and was gently rejected by Li Shuzhen, he transformed into someone she felt increasingly unfamiliar with.
In the end, Wang Jin was constantly at odds with Li Shuzhen at work, using underhanded tactics to steal her clients. These underhanded tactics included inviting clients to questionable places, which, as a woman, Li Shuzhen naturally found impossible to do.
It was even possible that she might end up compromising herself.
This was not out of the question, as Li Shuzhen was exceptionally beautiful—so much so that even someone like Wang Jin, who was used to seeing attractive women, found her quite captivating. This clearly indicated that she possessed a certain charm.
Of course, until now, Lin Feng had never met Li Shuzhen.
Due to these tactics, Wang Jin naturally excelled at work. Eventually, those clients who enjoyed a good time developed various relationships with Wang Jin, allowing her to establish her own network.
On the other hand, Li Shuzhen lost quite a few clients because she refused to resort to the same methods as Wang Jin.
However, despite this, Li Shuzhen remained steadfast in her principles and managed to maintain her position at Golden Dragon Group.
This was something Lin Feng admired about Li Shuzhen; as a Public Relations Manager, having such principles was truly rare. Moreover, she managed to hold her ground in the company while adhering to her principles—she was indeed a remarkable talent.
It is important to note that a company's Public Relations Department is extremely significant. If one does not use underhanded methods like Wang Jin's for public relations work, it requires interpersonal skills and various strategies. This is why Lin Feng considered Li Shuzhen a talented individual.
As time went on, Li Shuzhen increasingly understood Wang Jin and became less inclined to engage with him.
So now, after Wang Jin finished speaking, although he left Li Shuzhen with a different impression, she still did not respond.
Seeing that Li Shuzhen remained silent, Wang Jin seemed unsurprised and continued, "Shuzhen, I know it's been tough for you fighting alone all these years. I've come to realize this: starting today, I won't compete with you for clients anymore. Moreover, as long as you're willing, I will introduce clients to you, and we can work together. How does that sound?"
After saying this, Wang Jin did not add anything further. Li Shuzhen was a smart person—this was also why Wang Jin valued her. Because she was intelligent, Wang Jin knew she would not act impulsively and would find it difficult to refuse his proposal.
Wang Jin was so certain because he understood Li Shuzhen. He knew that over the years, she had become almost a workaholic in order to compete with him. He also realized that his words were clearly indicating to Li Shuzhen that he intended to withdraw from the competition. How could she not accept that?
Indeed, after hearing Wang Jin's words, although Li Shuzhen still did not express her stance, she fell into deep thought.
Seeing Li Shuzhen's current demeanor, Wang Jin felt secretly pleased. He knew that achieving his goal today seemed possible.
"Wang Jin, I have to say, your proposal is quite tempting. Can you be more specific?" Li Shuzhen was not a naive woman just entering society; she understood that there was no such thing as a free lunch in this world. Therefore, while she was intrigued, she wanted to know Wang Jin's true intentions.
Of course, she also knew that even if Wang Jin had some ulterior motives, he would not reveal them. So what she needed to do next was to find the answers she sought within Wang Jin's words.
"Shuzhen, I know we both have our flaws, but do you understand? I want to succeed. This world is cruel, and without using extreme measures, it is impossible for me to achieve what I have now. Do you know? This world will eliminate me if I don't succeed, and I cannot allow that to happen. Therefore, I must make my own changes," Wang Jin said earnestly as he looked at Li Shuzhen.
After saying this, without waiting for Li Shuzhen's reaction, he continued, "But after all these years, I'm tired—really tired. So I want to have a warm home."
Wang Jin's heartfelt words moved him deeply. At that moment, even Lin Feng, who was listening from the adjacent private room, couldn't help but admire Wang Jin's audacity. If Lin Feng hadn't known that Wang Jin had become a corporate spy, he would have found it hard to understand why Wang Jin was willing to give up his clients—clients he had built relationships with over many years—just like that for Li Shuzhen. Was that even possible?
After learning about Wang Jin's role as a corporate spy, Lin Feng understood his current choice better. He realized that the profits Wang Jin gained from being a corporate spy had made him indifferent to the salary of a Public Relations Manager. Thus, it seemed Wang Jin was trying to use this position to win over Li Shuzhen.
Perhaps Wang Jin really was tired of being a Public Relations Manager; after all, it essentially involved being a people pleaser. Over the years, he must have grown weary of such a life.
"What do you mean by that? Wang Jin, if you really think you can win me over with those so-called clients of yours who are only interested in indulgence and entertainment, then you're delusional. Those clients are all attached to their nightlife; if I take them from you, am I supposed to entertain them like you do? I'm sorry, but if that's the case, then why should I work so hard? So your good intentions are something I cannot accept," Li Shuzhen understood Wang Jin's intentions at this point. Although she didn't know he had become a corporate spy, she would not accept his so-called generosity. First of all, she didn't want to owe him any favors; once she did, it could end up costing her dearly. Secondly, as she said herself, she truly didn't know how to cater to those so-called clients whom Wang Jin had lured in through such underhanded means.
To entertain them like Wang Jin did? No way; Li Shuzhen would rather resign than do that.
This was Li Shuzhen's attitude.
"Li Shuzhen, you really don't know what's good for you." Wang Jin initially thought that Li Shuzhen would be moved by his feelings. He expected that she would at least change her opinion of him, understanding that he had been "bearing humiliation and carrying the burden" all these years. However, Wang Jin was taken aback when Li Shuzhen outright rejected him.
At that moment, he spoke with irritation.
Ever since he accepted the job as a corporate spy, Wang Jin had made quite a bit of money by selling company secrets. This had inflated his confidence significantly, and he no longer had the patience to play games with Li Shuzhen. He just wanted to win her over as quickly as possible.
In fact, at this point, Wang Jin was no longer pursuing Li Shuzhen out of a sense of regret; instead, he approached her with the attitude of throwing money at her. He wanted to see that regardless of her principles, in the face of money and his dominance, Li Shuzhen would have no choice but to submit.
This was a distorted mindset.
Once this twisted desire could not be fulfilled, Wang Jin would tear off the facade and stop pretending.
On the side, Lin Feng watched the situation unfold with a smirk. He knew that Li Shuzhen had not disappointed him.
"Oh... you don’t want to keep pretending anymore? Wang Jin," at this moment, Li Shuzhen confirmed her judgment that Wang Jin only wanted to toy with her to satisfy his twisted desires.
But would she let him have his way?
The answer was clearly no.
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