It takes time to carve a seal, so Shen Ruozheng left his contact information and asked him to come and pick it up after it was completed.
After paying the deposit, each customer can choose a gift. A small tassel pendant, but Shen Ruozhen was reluctant to pierce the seal, a square seal pad, and there is a matching seal for the president in his box of old things.
Shen Ruozhen picked out a box of plain letter paper, dozens of sheets, which was enough to last for a long time in the era of letter writing.
After leaving the seal company, Xiang Mingzhang asked, "Are you satisfied with this date?"
Shen Ruozhen smiled: "Satisfied."
Nowadays, people sign all agreements and company documents need official seals. Xiang Mingzhang asked, "Once the seal is engraved, where should it be printed?"
"Sign your name." Shen Ruozhen held the box of plain paper, "You can print my name on the letter after you finish writing it."
Xiang Mingzhang thought to himself, Young Master Shen is the only one who writes letters these days. He asked, "Who are you going to write to?"
Shen Ruozhen met a lot of people in the 21st century, most of them in the same city, and some business partners were scattered all over the country.
Xiang Mingzhang thought that the people to whom Shen Ruozhen could write letters were probably Old Lady Yao from Ningbo, Zhai Feng from Shenzhen, and Penn alumnus Owen could barely be counted as one.
Unexpectedly, Shen Ruozhen replied: "I'll write it for you."
Xiang Mingzhang said unexpectedly: "What do you want to write to me?"
There was a breeze on the street corner, Shen Ruozhen's hair was flying, and he said: "I am very happy to see your letter, Mingzhang, and thank you for your gift."
Xiang Mingzhang was coaxed to death and couldn't tell who the "extremely happy" person was. The traffic light flashed green, and he grabbed Shen Ruozhen's arm and crossed the street.
The two people were wandering aimlessly but unwilling to separate, and they walked until the evening until their legs were sore.
Shen Ruozhen returned home, Mrs. Chu and Chu Shihui had also just returned. They went to find Zhou Kesen, but Zhou Kesen was going to the cemetery today, so the three of them simply went together to sweep Chu Zhe's grave.
Mrs. Chu said impatiently, "Mr. Zhou also thinks that the building is good. I decided to hurry up and do it. The location is very popular. If I delay for too long, someone else will grab it."
Shen Ruozhen said: "Then Lawyer Lei will be busy again. The shares have just been finalized and some formalities are still being processed."
"It doesn't matter. There are so many people in the law firm." Mrs. Chu said, "Pay a deposit and move in. The rest can come slowly."
Shen Ruozhen nodded. It was better to do it earlier. Moving to a new place would require settling people and organizing equipment. It would take at least half a month to get everything settled.
When he arrived at the company on Monday, Shen Ruozhen sent a message to Yisi's leadership team, and then personally went around to various departments to inform everyone to prepare to move out and to organize everything in advance.
Zhou Kesen was in the R&D center, so Shen Ruozhen didn't need to make a special trip there. Finally, he went to the ninth floor.
As soon as he appeared, the office area suddenly became lively. Everyone put down their work and gathered together. Peng Xin heard the noise and came out of the director's office.
Shen Ruozhen was blocked and asked, "Is Mr. Xiang here?"
The manager said: "No, it will probably be soon."
Shen Ruozhen said, "I have nothing else to do. Yisi is about to move. Our sales department is where I have stayed the longest. I came here to say goodbye to everyone."
There were sighs all around. This group of people were used to exaggerating, but they were sincere. Peng Xin said, "Don't be like this. Although we will be far away from each other in the future, Shichen is the leader of a company. We should congratulate him."
Shen Ruozhen said modestly: "No matter where I am, I will just do my best to do my job well."
"You have a very high standard for your duties," Peng Xin said with a smile, "You have been in our sales department the longest and have helped a lot. I will never forget it."
Shen Ruozhen said, "Director Peng, don't be sentimental."
Peng Xin waved his hand and said, "We can't just let you go like this. We have to hold a farewell party!"
Just as Shen Ruozhen was about to decline, someone called out "Mr. Xiang".
Xiang Mingzhang went to Lao Xiang Yue to handle official business early in the morning. When he came back from the regular meeting, he heard a noise in the elevator. When he stepped into the department, he saw Shen Ruozhen being surrounded by people, looking at him politely amid the chatter.
The crowd automatically dispersed to both sides. Xiang Mingzhang approached and asked, "What kind of meeting is this?"
Peng Xin replied: "Mr. Xiang, Yisi is moving out of the park. We are all colleagues, so we are planning to hold a farewell party."
Xiang Mingzhang actually considered it, not only for Shen Ruozhen, but also for all the employees of Yisi. He approved it and said, "Okay."
It was hard to refuse such a kind invitation, and Shen Ruozhen couldn't help but think about Xiang Mingzhang. The Xiang family had just suffered a funeral this year, so they had to keep a low profile to the outside world and it was not appropriate to hold a grand banquet.
"How about this," he suggested, "Let's just have a simple lunch meeting in the company cafeteria at noon."
Xiang Mingzhang understood what Shen Ruozhen meant and said, "Okay, I'll do as you say."
When Yisi first moved to Xiangyue Park, Shen Ruozhen, who was the president's secretary, organized a lunch party in the company restaurant and then held it again before leaving, which could be said to be a complete success.
I got off work early at noon. In the main restaurant, the long table was filled with cold and hot dishes, and a wine bar was set up. Because it was a last-minute decision, the preparations were a bit insufficient, so Xiang Mingzhang personally contributed seven or eight bottles of wine from his collection.
Compared to the first lunch meeting where everyone was unfamiliar with each other and needed to liven up the atmosphere, now Xiang Yue and Yisi employees sat together, and those who were close to each other had already started clinking glasses.
Wherever Shen Ruozhen went, he was greeted with congratulations. He responded to the crowd. The restaurant was almost full. Ling Qi was sitting alone at a small triangular table in the corner and waved at him.
Since moving to the twelfth floor at the beginning of the year, Shen Ruozhen and Ling Qi have met less often and rarely have the opportunity to chat. He walked over, pulled out a chair and sat down, saying, "Is this a seat reserved for me?"
Ling Qi raised his glass and said, "I haven't even given you my blessing yet, but I already know that you are very capable. I wish you can become a leader and achieve great things in the future."
Shen Ruozhen smiled. He had been a leader and had realized his ambitions. Hearing these words, he had the illusion that he had returned to the starting point after going through so many hardships.
He shook the goblet, drank it all in one gulp, pretending to be heroic, and said, "Thank you, I'll finish it."
Ling Qi was stunned and said: "What did you do? I have a client meeting this afternoon, so I can only have a small drink..."
"It doesn't matter, feel free to do as you please." Shen Ruozhen lowered his voice, "I'm drinking diet cola."
Ling Qi was relieved now. He took a sip of red wine and just as he swallowed it, a tall figure came over to the table and scared him so much that he almost choked.
Xiang Mingzhang was in a high position and had a lot of arrogance. He arrived a little late, but when he looked around the restaurant and saw everyone at the table getting along harmoniously, he couldn't help but join in the fun.
He sat down on the empty side, three people at a table, a familiar scene.
Ling Qi was no longer as reserved as he was when he was a newcomer. He said to Shen Ruozhen generously, "Yisi is about to move out. First of all, I want to say goodbye to you solemnly."
Shen Ruozhen looked at his serious expression and said with a smile, "Not really. It's not like we won't see each other again."
Ling Qi said: "I'm afraid it's difficult."
"What's so difficult about that?" Shen Ruozhen said, "Yisi has moved to the business district of Annan. It only takes more than an hour by car. Colleagues from the sales department can go there to play anytime. If it's inconvenient, we can meet outside like before."
Xiang Mingzhang looked at the light in the wine and asked abruptly, "Have you ever dated together?"
Shen Ruozhen explained: "Ling Qi moved into the staff apartment, and we had a meal together, which was considered a housewarming party."
Xiang Mingzhang traced back and found out that it was really early, and it was the time when Shen Ruozhen was "fired". In Shen Ruozhen's eyes at that time, others were friends, and he was probably just a bastard who was playing tricks.
Ling Qi remembered: "It seems that we had hot pot, and you also gave me a sweeping robot."
Xiang Mingzhang glanced at Shen Ruozhen: "Don't you dislike spicy food?"
Shen Ruozhen had long forgotten the specific details and said, "There is a kind called a yucca pot."
"Oh." Xiang Mingzhang said, "We also had a shabu-shabu hotpot."
Shen Ruozhen shook his thighs and bumped Xiang Mingzhang's knees under the table as a warning. He continued, "Ling Qi, you are my first friend in the company. How can I not see you again in the future?"
Ling Qi said: "At the beginning, we sat next to each other and were both new. Later, you became a secretary and worked on projects, which was much better than me. Now you are going to lead Yisi to start a new stage. I really admire you."
Shen Ruozhen listened and felt that Ling Qi had not completely lost his student spirit. He was very sincere. He said, "You and I have different expertise. Have you forgotten how many questions I have asked you?"
Ling Qi shook his head. He didn't forget: "So I decided that I would do what I am good at."
Shen Ruozhen knew that Ling Qi wanted to join the R&D department, and Yisi was recruiting people. He was surprised and asked, "You are not going to change jobs with me, are you?"
Xiang Mingzhang said, "I have no objection. I wish your 'friendship' will last forever."
Ling Qi quickly waved his hand: "No, I applied to be transferred to the R&D center of the Shenzhen branch to be an architect."
The business in the Southeast region is in the expansion phase and the branch needs manpower. Ling Qi is young and unmarried, so it might not be a bad idea for him to try his luck somewhere else.
Shen Ruozhen was happy for him. He finished the Coke in his glass and said, "Mr. Xiang, let's use the wine as an excuse."
Xiang Mingzhang directly pushed the goblet over, Shen Ruozhen picked it up and clinked glasses with Ling Qi, saying, "Let's wish us great success together."
The atmosphere in the restaurant was warm. Since it was a farewell party, both those leaving and those staying had to say goodbye.
Xiang Mingzhang and Shen Ruozhen stood up amid the noise and walked towards the blank area in front. Shen Ruozhen asked in a low voice: "Did you know that Ling Qi submitted an application?"
Xiang Mingzhang said: "I know, it will only count if I approve it."
Shen Ruozhen was speechless: "Then why are you here to be jealous?"
Xiang Mingzhang denied it: "Really? I clearly wanted to borrow your wine."
The two people stopped in a position where everyone could see them. That day, only the department's management were in the conference room, but today they were all really gathered together.
Shen Ruozhen looked dignified and said, "Although we have separated, Xiang Yue and Yi Si will still cooperate in the future. I hope we can communicate more."
He paused for a few seconds. There were many different opinions after the kidnapping. Some people thought that there was a rift between the Chu family and Xiang Mingzhang. Now that the shares have been returned and Yisi has moved out, it is hard to guarantee that rumors will not arise.
Shen Ruozhen evaded the question by saying, "Many people are curious about the accident that happened to Mr. Xiang and I. I want to tell everyone that it was not him who implicated me, but I was willing to save him."
Xiang Mingzhang stood beside him. Shen Ruozhen turned his head and said, "Mingzhang and I are friends for life and death."
The first time Xiang Mingzhang heard Shen Ruozhen call him by his name in public, his heart was pounding. He said, "All good things must come to an end. Congratulations to Yisi for getting better and better."
Shen Ruozhen asked: "Anything else?"
Xiang Mingzhang said: "No more."
Shen Ruozhen half turned around and whispered, "You said I was short, but you are long—"
Before he finished speaking, Xiang Mingzhang took a step closer and hugged him.
In front of hundreds of eyes, there was silence for a moment, and then the whole room was in an uproar.
Shen Ruozhen said stiffly: "How could you do this?"
Xiang Mingzhang hugged him and suddenly said, "As a friend of life and death, I still don't know what kind of flowers you like."
Shen Ruozhen's mind went blank: "Either is fine."
Xiang Mingzhang said: "When we move to the new place, my flower basket will be delivered on time."
Shen Ruozhen asked: "What do you want to give?"
Xiang Mingzhang replied: "No matter what I give you, there is a rose in it, please remember to look for it."
(End of this chapter)