Chapter 6 A Surprising Turn Of Events
"Manager Yin, hi, is there any way you could make an exception..." Lu Yi pleaded softly.
"I already said no, so the answer is no. Please leave now and don't disrupt my work!" Manager Yin issued a firm eviction notice.
Feeling dejected at the thought of losing the job, Lu Yi glanced at the aloof Manager Yin, spat on the ground, and exited her office.
Just as he turned the corner, he spotted Li Shu rushing towards him.
"Li Shu, I'm sorry, I couldn't get it done. The person I sought help from deceived me, and Manager Yin completely ignored my request," Lu Yi confessed with guilt.
Li Shu burst into laughter and remarked, "Why did you approach Manager Yin? You should have come to me instead. Her decisions are not final. Follow me, and you can choose any job you want later!"
With that, he grabbed Lu Yi and led him back towards Manager Yin's office.
Lu Yi wriggled free from Li Shu's grasp and retorted, "Li Shu, I think you've lost your mind from the blow! Let's go, we don't need to tolerate this woman's attitude. If she doesn't want us here, we'll find somewhere else to go!"
"What's all the commotion about!" Manager Yin emerged from her office and caught sight of Lu Yi.
"Didn't I make it clear that there's no job for you here? Why are you still lingering? If you don't leave now, I'll call security!" Manager Yin threatened.
Stepping forward, Li Shu interjected, "Why the shouting? My brother came to see me, it's none of your concern!"
Initially disregarding the situation, Yin Rong assumed Lu Yi was just a friend who had accompanied Li Shu. It wasn't until she heard Li Shu's voice that she recognized him, and her cold demeanor instantly transformed into a warm smile.
"Manager Li, welcome back. I didn't realize he was your friend, so I was a bit dismissive. Please come in, let's discuss inside."
Lu Yi was taken aback.
He hadn't misheard it; Yin Rong had indeed referred to Li Shu as Manager Li.
And the woman who had previously been stern now wore a friendly smile.
"Li Shu, you... you really..." Lu Yi struggled to find the right words.
"Yes, I told you, I am the manager here. Yin Rong is my subordinate. Why didn't you believe me? Stop daydreaming, come in and let's talk." Li Shu ushered Lu Yi into the office.
Yin Rong had already prepared a glass of water for Lu Yi warmly. If he hadn't witnessed her stern expression earlier, he would have assumed she was always this kind.
"Sister Yin, are there any openings in the sales department?" Li Shu inquired.
Yin Rong responded promptly, "Yes, there are vacancies. The logistics manager at Rongjiang Garden in Phase Two has been transferred, and the manager position at Lishui Garden in Phase One is also available."
"Lu Yi, you can choose between the two positions!" Li Shu informed Lu Yi.
Feeling a sharp pinch on his thigh, Lu Yi winced in pain. He realized that what had transpired was not a figment of his imagination. His timid brother had actually transformed into the illustrious sales department manager.
Grateful for the opportunity to join Huamei as the lowest-level staff, Lu Yi couldn't believe he now had two managerial positions in front of him, with a choice to make.
"Rongjiang Garden," Lu Yi stammered.
"Great, Yin Jie, please assist him with the necessary procedures. I'll inform Manager Shui," Li Shu instructed.
Immediately contacting Shui Lihua, who readily agreed, the matter was settled.
Lu Yi was utterly speechless.
He struggled with regular job applications, yet Li Shu effortlessly secured managerial positions with just a few words.
"Li Shu, you sly fox! You have to fill me in on your secret later! You've been keeping a lot from me!" Lu Yi exclaimed.
Li Shu chuckled, "Sure, I'll explain everything after work. For now, let's focus on settling into the new role!"
Lu Yi strode out of the office, his head held high. No longer was he the person who bowed down to seek employment. He had ascended to the position of sales director at Rongjiang Garden, and had also become a close friend of the sales department manager at Huamei Group. Who would dare to underestimate him now?
He gazed at Yin Rong, no longer in awe of her.
"Yin Rong, didn't you claim there were no openings earlier?" Lu Yi taunted.
Yin Rong was left speechless, overcome with embarrassment.
Feeling triumphant, Lu Yi wore a smug expression. "See that? My brother is the manager. We are now colleagues. I hope you will be honest and not resort to deceit, or I will have to report you to my brother!"
Yin Rong nodded, smiling, "Lu Di, I apologize. From now on, you will be Manager Li's right-hand man. I cannot commend you enough."
In Lu Yi's presence, Yin Rong maintained a smile, but as soon as he turned away, her expression turned cold.
If it hadn't been for Li Shu's sudden intervention, the manager position would have been his. Now, he couldn't bring himself to flatter someone like Lu Yi who was gaining influence.
"Li Shu! Just you wait! Your days are numbered! That position will be mine sooner or later." He glared at Lu Yi, "Now that you're challenging me, when Li Shu steps down, you'll leave just as you came!"
After work, Lu Yi and Li Shu left the company together.
"Get in the car!"
When Lu Yi saw Li Shu pull up in a Mercedes, he was left speechless, mouth agape.
"Goodness! Li Shu, is this a Mercedes! How much did it cost?"
"Not much, just over a million."
"Over a million! Li Shu, did you hit the jackpot?" Lu Yi was completely taken aback.
Li Shu chuckled, "Get in, I'll explain. From now on, we won't have to live in misery. In Huacheng, we'll walk with our heads held high!"
"Yes, let those who once looked down on us now show us respect!"
The Mercedes cruised through the streets of Huacheng, laughter emanating from within the car, both of them in high spirits.
"Lu Yi, you mentioned dating Liu Hui before, what's the situation now?" Li Shu inquired.
"Stop! Don't touch that sore spot! I thought she was interested in me, but I soon realized I was just a lapdog she kept around! Lapdogs like me, there may not be ten, but there are at least eight!"
Lu Yi seethed with anger as he spoke of this woman.
"Damn it, I finally see her true colors, she's just using me! Most of the money I earned was spent on buying gifts for her, but all she cares about are those who can chauffeur her in luxury cars."
On the roadside, a few women were eyeing the passing vehicles.
"Xiao Hui, do you think this plan will work? Can we really attract wealthy men by waiting here for luxury cars?"
A provocatively dressed woman swayed her figure, "Trust me, it will work! Do you doubt our allure? I guarantee we can captivate them and get whatever we want. Being the mistress of a wealthy man is better than chasing after those losers who pursue us."
"Look, a Mercedes!"
"Let's go! Stop it! Sisters, our opportunity has arrived!"
The two women hurried towards the approaching Mercedes, flaunting their slender figures in front of the car.