Chapter 13 Shen Tianlin Bows Down
Shen Qihao entered Shen Tianlin's office to find him fooling around with Wang Hongyu.
"Dad!"
Upon seeing Shen Qihao, Shen Tianlin quickly released Wang Hongyu and stood up.
Slap!
A resounding slap struck Shen Tianlin's face.
"Dad... I..."
"What do you mean 'I'? Who gave you the authority to dismiss Li Shu? Do you realize who he is? Even I, your father, must treat Li Shu with the utmost respect and flattery. Yet you, you simply went ahead and fired him!" Shen Qihao pointed at Shen Tianlin, his body trembling with anger.
Shen Tianlin was taken aback.
He never expected his father's anger to be directed towards Li Shu.
"He's just a worthless individual, isn't he? We were classmates, I know him inside out," Shen Tianlin retorted.
"And you dare say that!" Shen Qihao slapped him again. Two handprints were now visible on Shen Tianlin's face.
"Xiao He, from now on, suspend all of Shen Tianlin's responsibilities. Give him two days to bring Li Shu back. If Li Shu returns within that time frame, you can resume your position. If not, consider yourself finished!"
Shen Qihao stormed out, leaving Shen Tianlin in a state of shock. All of Shen Tianlin's duties were stripped away.
Shen Tianlin felt like crying but held back his tears.
"What is Li Shu's status! How could my father hit me like this?" Shen Tianlin was filled with frustration.
"No matter his status, the priority now is to bring him back. Haven't you heard what the general manager said? You only have two days," Wang Hongyu reminded him.
"I'll call him right away and ask him to return."
Shen Tianlin dialed, but Li Shu did not pick up. He tried again, with no response.
"He has the chance to work at Huamei, why isn't he eager? I even called him personally, how could he ignore my calls? He must have left his phone behind."
As the evening approached, Li Shu still had not returned Shen Tianlin's calls. Shen Tianlin tried again, but to no avail.
Meanwhile, at the Xiuge Building, Li Shu and Lu Yi, who had recently moved in, were laughing uncontrollably.
"Lu Yi, do you believe that Shen Tianlin will come begging on his knees now?" Li Shu asked.
Lu Yi nodded in admiration.
"Li Shu, I never saw this coming. Shen Qihao and Shen Tianlin have been calling you so frequently. Tell me, how did you manage it?"
Li Shu smiled mysteriously, "You'll find out soon. Just trust me and follow my lead, I won't disappoint you."
Lu Yi nodded in agreement.
"What about the socks, are you going to wash them?"
"The story has just begun, and you're already ignoring their calls. Your patience will wear thin sooner or later," Lu Yi remarked.
Li Shu smiled faintly, "Just wait, he will come begging tomorrow. We agreed on three days, and only two have passed."
The following day, Shen Tianlin was restless.
Li Shu seemed unreachable, not returning his calls or answering the phone.
"This can't continue. Find out where Li Shu lives, I'm going to see him!"
After much effort, Shen Tianlin discovered Li Shu's residence. Without a word, he drove straight to Li Shu's place.
"I'll speak to him in person, that should earn me some respect. He will surely agree," Shen Tianlin thought to himself.
Upon arriving, Shen Tianlin rang the doorbell. Li Shu opened the door but did not invite him in.
"Oh, if it isn't Master Shen? Your visit is a rare honor, brightening my humble abode! My place is untidy, I wouldn't want to soil your shoes, so please stay outside and tell me your purpose," Li Shu said, keeping Shen Tianlin at the door.
Shen Tianlin's expression darkened, but he managed to control his anger and grit his teeth. "Come back with me. You will be reinstated as the sales department manager."
"No, there's no need! I am just a burden here at Huamei, only tarnishing your reputation. Master Shen, please leave!" Li Shu said before slamming the door shut.
"Damn it!"
Shen Tianlin cursed. When had he ever been humiliated like this? The noble Shen family's son was pleading with a worthless person, and not even allowed inside.
"Screw you! Like Huamei needs you!" Shen Tianlin left in anger.
Inside, Lu Yi felt uneasy.
"Li Shu, Master Shen came in person, why don't you know how to appreciate it? Be careful not to miss this opportunity," Lu Yi said.
Li Shu coldly smiled, "He hasn't kneeled to me yet!"
Just now, Shui Lihua called and informed Li Shu about the two-day ultimatum Shen Qihao had given Shen Tianlin. Now, Li Shu was even more confident. He didn't believe Shen Tianlin wouldn't come a second time.
Sure enough, in the evening, Shen Tianlin came again.
This time, Shen Tianlin's attitude was much more humble. The deadline for him was approaching, which was crucial for his job. For the sake of his job, even if he was unwilling, he could only endure it.
"Li Shu, it was my fault to dismiss you. I apologize to you and hope you, as the bigger person, can forgive me for the sake of our past classmates. Come back with me!" Shen Tianlin's posture also became more humble.
Li Shu sneered, "Master Shen, don't mention the word 'classmate' in front of me. What qualifications do I, Li Shu, have to be your classmate?"
"What do you want then? Li Shu, I am begging you like this!" Shen Tianlin raised his head.
Li Shu smiled lightly.
"Kneel down and beg me!"
Shen Tianlin's face turned red with anger, "Li Shu, don't think you can act recklessly. Do you really think you are something special? If it weren't for my father's mistake, I would treat you differently!"
"If I am just a fool and a vegetable, then Master Shen, please leave!"
Bang!
The door closed again.
Shen Tianlin was very angry. He wished he could crush this ungrateful guy and turn him into a meat patty.
But anger couldn't solve the problem.
After half an hour in the car, Shen Tianlin knocked on Li Shu's door again.
Li Shu opened the door.
Bang!
Shen Tianlin knelt on the ground.
Li Shu was already overjoyed. Seeing Shen Tianlin kneel in front of him, all his previous anger dissipated.
"Hey, what is Master Shen doing? It's not even New Year yet, this grand gesture is unnecessary. Get up quickly."
"Please! Come back with me!" Shen Tianlin gritted his teeth, but didn't want Li Shu to notice. He let go, but his fist was still clenched tightly.
"Come back! You came begging on your knees, how can you not come back? After all, we are classmates, right?" Li Shu smirked, but inside, he was already dancing with joy.
"Thank you!" Shen Tianlin stood up and left the building.
Inside the room, Li Shu was already laughing hysterically on the bed. Lu Yi looked at Li Shu's eyes, which were already sparkling.
"Li Shu, you're amazing! You actually made Shen Tianlin kneel before you." Lu Yi gave two thumbs up, full of admiration.
Li Shu laughed, "You'll have to take care of my socks for a year now."
"I'm willing to serve." Lu Yi admitted defeat.
"Then let's start now!" Li Shu extended his foot, a strong smell wafting over.
"Get out! Not now, we'll start tomorrow."
"Hahaha!" Laughter filled the room.