The next day at noon, Qin Shiqing got off the plane, followed by a pretty boy with greasy hair and earrings.
"Hey, beautiful, where are you going? My driver is here to pick me up, how about I give you a ride as well?"
The pretty boy was a passenger on the same plane. When he saw Qin Shiqing when getting off the plane, he was struck by her beauty and ran over to strike up a conversation.
He was also a bit of a show-off, and he revealed some information as soon as he opened his mouth, saying that his family had a dedicated driver and that he was from a wealthy family.
When Qin Shiqing saw his attire and frivolous face, she knew he was not a good person.
"No, thank you. My boyfriend is here to pick me up!"
Although he was politely rejected, the pretty boy still did not give up.
"Then can we add each other on QQ, become friends, and go play together when we have time?"
"No, my boyfriend is a jealous person, he will be unhappy!"
Qin Shiqing remained aloof.
Being rejected twice in a row further aroused the pretty boy's competitive spirit.
Few of the prey he sets his eyes on can escape his grasp.
"Your boyfriend is too strict with you. It's the 21st century now. How can a man not allow his girlfriend to have a friend of the opposite sex?"
The pretty boy started to sow discord.
Qin Shiqing simply didn't bother to pay attention to him and quickened her pace, but the pretty boy still followed her like a dog-skin plaster.
As they were about to leave the airport, the other party was still pestering her. Qin Shiqing was afraid that she had run into a hooligan, so she was about to ask the airport security for help when a young man came towards her.
When she saw him, Qin Shiqing's beautiful eyes smiled into a beautiful crescent shape, and her face was filled with a bright smile like a blooming flower, which stunned the pretty boy.
"Hi, pretty girl, are you free? Let's go have a meal together?"
Su Zelin took the suitcase from her and asked with a smile.
"OK!"
Qin Shiqing was very surprised.
Originally she didn't ask her boyfriend to pick her up at the airport, but he showed up anyway.
The pretty boy looked at Su Zelin.
Is this her boyfriend
The other person has a tall and straight figure, over 1.80 meters tall, while I am less than 1.75 meters tall.
He had a handsome face, sharp eyebrows and heroic eyes, and facial lines as sharp as if they were cut by a knife. It was a nearly perfect male face that even he would envy and hate, comparable to many male stars.
Most importantly, she exudes a strong masculine and hormonal scent, without a trace of effeminateness.
And the outfit he is wearing, the jacket, pants and leather shoes are all Versace, a luxury brand from Italy. The Versace down jacket alone probably cost more than five thousand yuan, and the entire outfit probably cost more than ten thousand yuan.
There were no counterfeits of Versace in China in 2004, because it would take several years for it to officially enter the Chinese market. Before that, it could only be purchased from overseas. More than 99% of the people had never heard of it, so it was naturally not easy to show off by wearing this brand, so many wealthy people were unwilling to buy it, and only a very few people knew that it was a luxury product.
In other words, this outfit must be real.
Judging from the other person's aura, he doesn't look like someone who would wear cheap goods.
The pretty boy retreated instantly and walked away embarrassedly.
He has poached many people, but it is extremely difficult to poach such an opponent.
"Xiao Linzi, you don't have to pick me up, why did you come anyway?"
Qin Shiqing held her boyfriend's arm and said this, but it was obvious that she was very happy.
"Qin Shiqing, look at what you said, is work more important than a girlfriend? Of course you have to come first!"
The gangster pretended to be angry, then changed his tone.
"Besides, if I didn't come, someone would be picked up by a pretty boy!"
"What?"
Qin Shiqing pinched the gangster's waist fiercely and said, "I don't know that guy, but he followed me right after I got off the plane, like a dog-skin plaster!"
Of course the gangster knew it clearly, he just saw it, it was that pretty boy who was being shameless and his girlfriend just ignored him.
Besides, Qin Shiqing is the kind of girl who will be 100% committed to a man and will never have any other thoughts. I broke up with her in my previous life, and she never found a boyfriend afterwards.
Su Zelin nodded: "That's right, after all, no one can be more handsome than your boyfriend, you can't look down on him!"
"Vincent!"
Qin Shiqing couldn't stand Hunzi's narcissistic look, so she gave him a charming little roll of the eyes, which made Su Zelin's heart moved.
Come to think of it, it’s been several days since I last met my childhood sweetheart.
"I came specially to pick you up, what's the reward?"
"What reward do you want?"
Su Zelin leaned close to her fair little ear and whispered a few words. Qin Shiqing's pretty face turned red and she spat, "You're just thinking about that kind of thing, you bad guy!"
"Is it possible or not?"
The bastard has a shameful face.
"I'll think about it first and talk about it tonight!"
"No need to think about it, just make the decision happily!"
"I haven't agreed yet, why are you so overbearing!"
"… "
After getting off the plane, Qin Shiqing did not go back to her rented house to rest, but immediately went to the company with Su Zelin.
It is lunch time now, but many people are still in the company because some employees' homes or rented houses are far away from Dingsheng Building. There is no subway in Lin'an now, so the time spent on commuting is quite considerable, so they are simply too lazy to go back.
Before the new century headquarters was built, it was not possible to provide good conditions for lunch breaks. However, the company was considerate enough to equip each employee at the headquarters with a leisure office chair that could be reclined to a large extent and had a retractable footrest, so that they could also take a short nap. As a result, many people took a break in the company at noon every day.
Of course, such a leisure office chair costs a lot of money, and many companies are reluctant to do so.
But New Century is willing to give. Don’t underestimate these details. When they accumulate little by little, employees will feel that the company is caring and they will be more loyal.
Qin Shiqing did not rest. She closed her eyes for a while on the plane and didn't feel sleepy now. She came to Yan Qiuwen's office and found that Yan Qiuwen was also not asleep and was processing something in front of the computer.
She knocked on the door gently, and Yan Qiuwen's eyes drifted over: "Shiqing, are you back?"
"Yes, I just arrived in Lin'an."
Qin Shiqing walked over: "Qiu Wen, I didn't disturb you, did I?"
Yan Qiuwen stopped typing on the keyboard: "It's okay, is there anything wrong?"
"Haha, nothing much, but I brought you a box of Huanggui persimmon cakes, which are specialties from Xijing. You can try them."
As she spoke, Qin Shiqing handed over a box.
She is very popular in the company. Firstly, she is generous, friendly and easy-going. Secondly, she always brings souvenirs to her colleagues every time she comes back from a business trip, so everyone likes her very much.
"Oh, thank you!"
Yan Qiuwen took the box of Huanggui persimmon cakes.
This kind of packaged food contains additives, which she thinks is unhealthy, but it is Qin Shiqing's kind gift after all.
Yan Qiuwen is not good at dealing with people, but that doesn't mean she doesn't understand anything at all.
"Then you continue to be busy. I have to go and give Yuwei a box as well!"
The souvenir had been delivered, and Qin Shiqing did not stay in Yan Qiuwen's office for too long and left soon.
Looking at her back, Yan Qiuwen shook her head and thought to herself, I don’t know how many times Song Yuwei has sneaked into your home during the days you were away from Lin’an, and you are still so nice to her.
But then again, Su Zelin accompanied me to the hospital that night and stayed until late at night. Later, he asked me to have dinner with him. Does this count as stealing my home
When Qin Shiqing came to the office and handed the Huanggui persimmon cake to Song Yuwei, the female assistant looked at her smiling face and couldn't help feeling a little guilty and ashamed.
During the few days that Qin Shiqing was on a business trip, Su Zelin didn't say that he went to her home every day, but he did go there twice.
Thinking that Qin Shiqing treated her as her best friend in the company, and often asked her out for dinner, shopping, and movies, and that their relationship was even closer than that of her college classmate Yan Qiuwen, yet she was cheating on her man, Song MM felt very guilty towards Qin Shiqing.
It's a pity that no matter how ashamed she was, Song Yuwei could never give up Su Zelin. Hunzi had become one of the most important men in her life. Besides him, the other one was her father.
Huang Panpan also felt guilty. Her junior high school sister also knew that Qin Shiqing was on a business trip, so she pestered Su Zelin to accompany her for two nights.
Ever since she entered the company as an intern, Qin Shiqing did not treat her as a love rival, nor did she try to make things difficult for her. On the contrary, she was very caring, even inviting her to have meals at their rented house a few times, and she also received souvenirs from business trips, so she had long lost her hostility towards Qin Shiqing.
Considering that Qin Shiqing had just returned from a business trip, Su Zelin did not work overtime that day and went home with her after get off work.
I haven’t seen my best friend for a few days, so Xiaoyanzi came over to have a meal with her, but she went back after dinner because she had to attend the cram school in the evening. Besides, she felt like a new marriage after a short absence, so I couldn’t disturb her for too long.
After washing the dishes and putting them in the sterilizer, Qin Shiqing was about to take a shower when Su Zelin found a new set of plush sexy pajamas from somewhere. The clothes came with a long ear headband and a fluffy fox tail hanging from the back of the pants. This was the reward the gangster had requested.
Su Zelin has long wanted to see his girlfriend transform into a vixen, but it can only be realized through COSPLAY. After all, Qin Shiqing in real life is not that kind of girl.
"Wife, you promised me, you can't go back on your word!"
The gangster smiled evilly.
"Bad guy!"
Qin Shiqing blushed and rolled her eyes at him, but took the pajamas and went into the bathroom.
After New Year’s Day, the Spring Festival is approaching day by day.
The progress of New Century's direct-operated stores in major provinces and cities is in line with the expected plan, even faster than Su Zelin had imagined.
At the same time, relevant information about this year's Spring Festival Gala has gradually been dug out. This is also a daily routine, and it is the same every year at this time.
For example, who will be on the Spring Festival Gala this year, how many times Uncle Benshan has performed a skit, and the content of the program, etc.
The most discussed topic was not the performers or programs of this year's Spring Festival Gala, but the red envelope rain from the sponsor New Century.
This news should not have been leaked by a media person who knew the inside story, but should have been released deliberately by the CTS officials.
The two parties have not signed a confidentiality agreement, and it is beneficial to both parties to warm up in advance to gain attention.
This incident caused quite a stir among the public.
"I heard that the company sponsoring the Spring Festival Gala this year is called New Century. Together with CTS, they will give out red envelopes to ordinary people. A total of 88.88 million will be given out in three rounds. All you have to do is send a New Year's greeting text message to CTS to participate in the event. If you are selected, the minimum red envelope is 88 yuan, and there are also 168, 888, 1888, and the largest super red envelope is even 8888!"
"Wow, giving out 88.88 million red envelopes. Even if all of them are 8888 yuan, there are still 10,000 places. There are 1 million 88 yuan red envelopes alone. What kind of company is this New Century? It's so rich, why haven't I heard of it?"
"Then you are too ignorant. You don't watch the news, do you? I have been on CTV news several times this year. This company specializes in selling computers, mobile phones, MP3s, cameras and other electronic digital products!"
"Yes, yes, yes. Three new stores have just opened in our city, one each in the city center, city south, and city west. The day before yesterday, I passed by the one in the city center and took a look. It was so grand. The store is probably nearly a thousand square meters. It is equivalent to several small stores. You can find all kinds of digital products in it. There are also many computers and mobile phones on the counter for customers to experience. You can go in and play around. The salesperson is not impatient at all and is always polite!"
"Wow, you can play with your computer and mobile phone at will. The service attitude is too good. When I go to other stores, the salesperson will give me a sour face after I try a few times, as if I can't afford it. It's so infuriating!"
"Yes, the full name of this company is New Century Digital Flagship Experience Center. Its slogan is 'Come to New Century to buy computers and mobile phones. Try them out as you like and buy when you are satisfied.' I doubted whether it was just bragging at the time, but later I found that they really did what they said!"
"Just for this service attitude, I will definitely go to this store when I change my phone after the New Year. But I have to wait until after the Spring Festival Gala. Who knows, I might win a super red envelope of 8888 by sending a text message!"
"Yes, yes, yes. I can't read and I don't know how to use a mobile phone, but I'll ask my son who's in college to help me try it. It's just a 10-cent text message. If I don't win, I won't lose much. If I win, I'll get at least 88 yuan in a red envelope, which is a big profit!"
"… "
The significance of sponsoring the Spring Festival Gala is by no means limited to a few brief exposures on New Year's Eve. In fact, its influence begins from the moment you become a sponsor of the year.
For example, when the news of New Century's sponsorship of the Spring Festival Gala came out, many people were curious about its origins. As more and more information about the Spring Festival Gala was revealed, there was more and more discussion about it.
Especially this year there is a new thing called red envelope rain, which is much more generous than the sponsors in previous years. In addition, this is the first time that sponsors have joined hands with CTS to give out red envelopes, so naturally there are more media news reports.
Before the Spring Festival Gala, many ordinary people and consumers had gradually heard of and started talking about this brand. Almost no one thought that this kind of commercial advertisement was vulgar. After all, there is a difference between sending red envelopes and blatant advertising. It can make the brand more noticeable and will not make ordinary people feel bored. Instead, everyone is quite interested in it.
Although New Century has just entered the national market, its new direct-operated stores have been flocking to customers as soon as they opened in major provinces and cities. In addition to its avant-garde and caring experience model, the rapid increase in its popularity as the Spring Festival Gala approaches is also a very important reason.
However, although the new stores in various places are very popular, not many people actually buy things.
It’s not that consumers don’t trust this up-and-coming company.
Ordinary people believe that a company that can appear on the Spring Festival Gala, receive exclusive sponsorship, and casually give out 88.88 million red envelopes must be a reliable large company, and its product quality, service, and after-sales service can all make people trust it.
However, the vast majority of potential consumers are patiently waiting for the 88.88 million red envelope rain to see if they can get lucky.
Therefore, Su Zelin expects that the sales will explode starting from the day after the Spring Festival Gala.
By then, countless potential consumers will likely go to New Century to buy computers.
Needless to say, if you win the red envelope, you should buy something there, as the red envelope has a time limit.
As for potential consumers who did not win the lottery, they will suddenly find that New Century has also prepared an additional large-scale offline sales event.
Suddenly receiving a surprise when they are disappointed can greatly stimulate the psychology of potential consumers and make them feel that they can make up for the regret of not drawing a red envelope. This was the suggestion of Yan Qiuwen, a master of psychology. Su Zelin naturally accepted it without any doubt and believed that this Spring Festival sales event will be a great success.
He even thought of the title of the event early on.
“The biggest discount of the year, if you miss it, you will have to wait another year!”
Hey, it’s that simple and crude!
Some investors with a keen eye also saw the clues.
Considering the popularity of New Century, which has just opened in its own city, its popularity can’t be too bad.
What's more, this was before it officially went on the Spring Festival Gala. What would happen if it was after the Spring Festival Gala
The astute investor immediately flew to Lin'an head office to discuss cooperation matters. If they were slow, New Century's popularity would surge after the Spring Festival Gala, and it was Chinese New Year, so others would also have to take a holiday for the New Year, and the franchise approval would not be so fast.
In Dingsheng Building, Su Zelin sat in his office and read the news related to the red envelope rain. Some media websites of all sizes even made it a prominent hot topic, and it was obvious that the attention was quite high.
The gangster took a sip of tea and expressed his satisfaction.
There are still twenty days until the Chinese New Year, but for the employees of New Century, this is destined to be a busy Spring Festival.
The headquarters' holiday started a few days later than in previous years and ended a few days earlier. Some local employees had to work on shifts, but the overtime pay was considerable.
Not to mention the employees of offline direct stores in various provinces, cities and municipalities. The day after the Spring Festival Gala, which is the first day of the Lunar New Year, they will definitely be very busy with the red envelope rain and large-scale offline marketing activities.
However, New Century's income mechanism is linked to performance, so these store employees will feel both pain and happiness. After the end of the month, they will be very happy when they get their salary.
“Ding ding ding…”
There was a new message on the private QQ account on my computer. I pulled it down and saw that the avatar of a female friend was jumping.
Minmin Muter: "I will go to Lin'an on a business trip the day after tomorrow. I wonder if Mr. Su will be free to meet me then!"
Unlike Yan Qiuwen who called Mr. Su "the scoundrel" either in formal occasions or when she had some dissatisfaction with him, Yan Qiuwen usually used this title as a joke.
Senior is coming here on a business trip
Although Su Zelin was a little surprised, he was not surprised.
People in Tao Min's unit would occasionally travel to cities in the Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Lu regions for official business, which is normal.
He was handsome at the age of one: "Senior has an appointment, so I must be free!"
Minmin Muter: "Well, New Century is going to enter the national market, build a super headquarters and perform on the Spring Festival Gala. President Su must be very busy. I am honored that he can spare time from his busy schedule!"
Because Su Zelin is a senior executive at New Century, Tao Min is also very concerned about the company's movements. Moreover, New Century has made so many big moves recently that anyone who pays a little attention to the news would have heard of these things.
Very handsome at the age of one: "Senior sister came all the way from Shenghai, no matter how busy I am, I have to make time, but can we meet in the evening? We can have dinner together, watch a movie afterwards, and then sit in the hotel of senior sister for a while and talk about life and the future. Do you think this arrangement is okay?"
Minmin Muter: "Go, you think too much, I came here with another female colleague, and the company only reimbursed for a double room!"
Very handsome at the age of one: "Oh my god, your company is too stingy. You have to share a room with your colleagues when you are on a business trip. What a shitty treatment. Come to our New Century. You will never be allowed to stay in a double room with your colleagues when you are on a business trip. If you go on a business trip with me, you can enjoy a higher-end hotel treatment!"
Minmin Muter: "You mean you want to take advantage of Mr. Su's influence and live in the same executive room with him? You're dreaming!"
He was very handsome at the age of one: "I didn't mean that, you said it yourself, senior sister, but you can have this suggestion!"
"… "
After resuming contact with Tao Min, their daily chats on QQ were the same as before. Hunzi would tease her occasionally out of habit, but mostly just as a joke.
Tao Min is not like Nanazi, Song Yuwei and Huang Panpan, she is an independent woman with a strong self-esteem. She can't do things like being a lover, and she won't force herself to be a gangster, so it's okay to flirt with them casually online, but don't take it too seriously.
After chatting for a few minutes, we ended the conversation.
At night, Shenghai.
Tao Min returned to her rented apartment with a bag in her hand containing a newly bought women's jacket.
"Hey, Minmin, you bought some new clothes. Let me take a look at them!"
Her roommate Gan Ting grabbed the bag, took one look at the tag and exclaimed in surprise: "Wow, it's a famous brand!"
Suddenly remembering something, she smiled and said, "I almost forgot that someone is going to Lin'an on a business trip the day after tomorrow. It seems that she has a date with her idol, so she spent so much money!"
"What are you talking about? That's not happening!"
Tao Min felt a little embarrassed when her secret was revealed and quickly denied it.
Gan Ting sneered: "Come on, if you didn't date that man, I would write my name upside down!"
She knew her roommate very well. Tao Min usually didn't pursue brands, but today she went shopping and bought a coat that was quite expensive. It was just before she went on a business trip to Lin'an. It would be strange if she said that it had nothing to do with the junior student who visited her last time.
"Well, I did ask him out!"
Seeing that she couldn't hide it from Gan Ting, Tao Min had no choice but to admit it.
"But we just met up for a casual meal."
"Then let's go watch a movie together, and then go to the hotel to talk about life and the future, right?"
"It's not as evil as you think. Our relationship is pure, okay? Besides, Gao Bei and I went together, and the company only reimbursed double rooms for rookies like us. You know that!"
"This is not easy. Your male idol is very generous. Just open another one, hehe."
"What are you thinking, you bitch!"
"… "
The two girls laughed and played for a while, and Tao Min took her new coat into the room to try it on to see which pants and sweater would look best with it.
It was obvious that she attached great importance to and was looking forward to this trip to Lin'an, which was why she was so particular about it.
Gan Ting shook her head. Her roommate said that he would not throw himself into a flame, but his body was actually very obedient!
…