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Of course, Lin Feng still had Tesla on his mind. It wasn't that Lin Feng suddenly felt the need to chat with Tesla out of boredom; rather, he remembered that Tesla hadn't given him the prescription that Su Rong wanted. Naturally, he had to find Tesla.
"Old Buddy, come out quickly." Lin Feng spoke to Tesla casually, as if addressing a friend. At that moment, he was alone in the room, so he felt free to call out to Tesla without any reservations.
"After finally getting some sleep, you wake me up. What is it?" Tesla responded lazily, mirroring Lin Feng's casual attitude.
"Heh heh... Comrade Tesla, don't be so ungrateful. Is the prescription ready?" Lin Feng knew Tesla's temperament well and teased him lightly.
"Yes, it's ready. Here you go; I'm going back to sleep." Tesla didn't beat around the bush about this matter. After transmitting the prescription to Lin Feng using his mental power, he was ready to return to sleep.
"You old buddy, at your age you still sleep so much. Be careful not to get dementia," Lin Feng said, feeling touched by how much Tesla cared about his matters and couldn't help but express his "concern."
"Heh heh... You don't need to worry about that." Tesla wasn't angry; in fact, if he got upset with Lin Feng over every little thing, he would have likely been driven crazy by now.
Lin Feng didn't say anything more to Tesla. He was busy writing down the prescription that Tesla had given him.
While Lin Feng was diligently writing, he was unaware that in a sauna in City B, a mid-level city, his boss's boss, Zhu Jie, was enjoying a sauna with a man.
Although Lin Feng didn't know this man well, they had crossed paths before; he was the overweight manager from Colorful Advertising Company who had deliberately not hired Lin Feng during his interview.
The two were currently indulging in smoke and relaxation, clearly accustomed to frequenting places like this together.
"So how is it, General Manager Yang? This place isn't bad, right? I didn't mislead you?" Zhu Jie asked with a somewhat flattering tone. Although he held a significant position in the company and managed dozens of employees, he didn't put on airs in front of this man named Yang Wei.
Yang Wei's name had some homophonic implications; everyone in the company knew he disliked being called by his name. When leaders mentioned it, he had no choice but to respond reluctantly. However, everyone who needed something from him understood this taboo and avoided saying his name whenever possible.
"Mm, Minister Zhu has good taste," Yang Wei replied nonchalantly. He was no saint either; he frequented places like this often and nodded in enjoyment at the moment.
"Good to hear you're satisfied, General Manager Yang." Zhu Jie remained very polite in his words. He knew Yang Wei was someone worth currying favor with; if he wanted to advance further in the company, he needed others' support.
He was well aware of his own capabilities and understood that navigating society often relied more on connections than on personal merit.
He recalled that his rise to the position of Minister was largely due to these so-called "connections," as he didn't possess much real talent or skill.
"Well, Brother Zhu is quite good; I'm glad to have you as a friend." As the saying goes, "One who eats from another's hand must be grateful." Since Yang Wei could accept Zhu Jie's invitation, he naturally understood this principle. In fact, he also felt that Zhu Jie was quite adept at handling relationships. Not only did Zhu Jie need him, but he also needed Zhu Jie. After all, in the company, having a few followers made certain tasks easier. However, since Zhu Jie wasn't proactive, Yang Wei also felt it inappropriate to invite him for a discussion.
After all, as someone in a higher position—at least that's how Yang Wei saw it—he believed it would be beneath him to take the initiative to talk to a subordinate.
Moreover, and most importantly, Yang Wei knew that whoever initiated the conversation would be at a disadvantage, so he tried to avoid that.
"Not at all; it's an honor from President Yang. By the way, President Yang, this morning that woman Piao Hong came looking for me and arranged for someone named Lin Feng. It seems like their relationship is quite special," Zhu Jie said. He had invited Yang Wei tonight not only to strengthen their relationship but also to inquire about Lin Feng's background. He had learned through his channels in the company that Yang Wei wasn't very pleased with Manager Piao Hong, so he boldly referred to her in a casual manner to signal his alignment with Yang Wei's camp.
"Minister Zhu, how can you refer to the General Manager like that?" Upon hearing Zhu Jie's words, Yang Wei's eyes sparkled. In his position, sometimes one had to pretend not to know certain things. When others hinted at something, he had to understand the implications. He was well aware of when and how to act.
"Hehe... You're right, President Yang. I just find this woman Piao Hong quite unpleasant. Honestly, I think you should be the General Manager instead of just a Human Resources Manager," Zhu Jie continued directly since he had already broached the subject and had some experience in reading between the lines.
He knew that Yang Wei understood what he was implying but was too embarrassed to admit it.
"Hehe... Brother Zhu, let's keep things light tonight and not discuss work, shall we?" Yang Wei still didn't make a direct statement; instead, he chuckled and said to Zhu Jie.
"Yes, yes, you're right; tonight is for enjoyment," Zhu Jie replied. He wasn't foolish; he understood that there were some things Yang Wei couldn't say outright but needed to feel for himself. He grasped Yang Wei's meaning: despite his "rebellious" remarks about Piao Hong, Yang Wei didn't storm out or lose his temper—this already indicated his stance.
"By the way, while we're not discussing work, I still want to know more about Lin Feng. What impression do you have of him?" Another purpose of Zhu Jie tonight was to investigate Lin Feng's relationship with Piao Hong. Now that he had gained recognition from Yang Wei's camp, it was time to gather some information.
Even though he criticized Piao Hong in front of Yang Wei, it was merely a tactic to gain Yang Wei's trust. After tonight's gathering ended, he would still be Minister Zhu with Piao Hong as his superior. Therefore, he needed to clarify Lin Feng's relationship with Piao Hong so he could manage his own relationship with Lin Feng accordingly.
It was simple: if Lin Feng truly had a close relationship with Piao Hong, then Zhu Jie wouldn't mind taking care of him; after all, looking after a subordinate was easy for him. Promotions and raises wouldn't be his concern; providing Lin Feng with minor favors within his authority was certainly manageable.
Of course, if Lin Feng's connection with Piao Hong was weak or nonexistent, then Zhu Jie's attitude toward Lin Feng would change drastically. There would be no reason for him to treat an undergraduate student with courtesy.
He had already reviewed Lin Feng's file earlier in the afternoon. Although he attended a prestigious university, as long as Lin Feng hadn't graduated yet, he was no different from those who never went to college—this was Zhu Jie's standard for evaluating people.
"Lin Feng? Oh! I remember now; he was the one I interviewed this afternoon! Brother Zhu, do you really think this kid has something going on with Piao Hong?" After hearing Zhu Jie's words, Yang Wei realized that Zhu Jie seemed to consider Lin Feng as someone connected to Piao Hong and asked humorously.
"No! I'm just uncertain and wanted to ask you," Zhu Jie quickly changed his address after hearing Yang Wei call him "Brother Zhu," instinctively trying to climb up the social ladder.
"Hmph... This kid is just a troublemaker; he even talked back during the interview this afternoon! I can't believe he's ended up under your wing. Don't worry; this guy has nothing to do with Piao Hong—she must have made some mistake letting him stay." The thought of Lin Feng irritated Yang Wei; as a Human Resources Manager being challenged by an undergraduate was frustrating enough. What made it worse was that someone who dared confront him ended up getting hired. Therefore, at this moment, he naturally wanted Zhu Jie to give Lin Feng a hard time.
So, next, Yang Wei told Zhu Jie about the bet between Lin Feng and Piao Hong.
As for how Zhu Jie would treat Lin Feng after hearing his words, that was not something he needed to worry about. He believed that when it came to dealing with Lin Feng, Zhu Jie would certainly make Lin Feng suffer.
"Alright, since Lin Feng dared to confront my brother, I will make sure he goes back to where he came from in a month," Zhu Jie said. It seemed that Lin Feng had no relationship with Piao Hong. This was good for him because he already had a poor impression of Lin Feng. Now, he was ready to take action against Lin Feng and naturally assured Yang Wei of this.
It wasn't just Yang Wei who wanted to deal with Lin Feng; Zhu Jie himself also had grievances against him. After all, Lin Feng, this reckless fool, chose to show up just when Zhu Jie was starting to have some chemistry with Chen Li, interrupting his good fortune. This was a significant reason for his resentment toward Lin Feng.
"Yes, I believe in your abilities, Brother Zhu." Thinking about the scene a month later when Lin Feng would be kicked out, Yang Wei felt quite pleased. Sometimes, using his authority to deal with someone who dared to confront him gave him a sense of accomplishment because it highlighted his superiority.
"Rest assured, Brother," Zhu Jie immediately patted his chest in assurance.
"Good, good." Just thinking about Lin Feng's miserable fate made Yang Wei feel satisfied. For a petty man like him, this was the only time he could feel a hint of revenge; at other times, he lived quite stifled.
Although he usually greeted Piao Hong with a smile, that was all an act. He clearly found Piao Hong displeasing but had to put on a friendly face. Wasn't that frustrating? Perhaps this was where his sorrow lay.
Lin Feng was still writing diligently but was unaware that while he was crafting a prescription that would drive countless women crazy, two "big shots" he had unknowingly offended were already plotting how to frame him.
Indeed, given Lin Feng's current status in the company, Yang Wei and Zhu Jie were truly "big shots."
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