Chapter 45

Looking at Director Xu’s lecherous gaze and strange smile, Su Qing’s smile faded slightly, and she placed the materials in her hand on the table.

"Director Xu, these are the review materials submitted by my company."

"Hehe, there’s no rush, President Su, please sit down, let’s chat first." Director Xu took his eyes off Su Qing’s chest and then looked at the staff: "Li, go and brew two cups of tea for me and President Su."

"Sure." The staff nodded, glanced at Xiao Chen, who was deliberately ignored by Director Xu, and then left.

"President Su, your Qincheng Company has developed rapidly over the past year. Now, everyone in the industry is discussing what big moves President Su will make next."

"Director Xu, you flatter me. Qincheng Company is just getting started, and its influence is still insufficient, only covering the markets of a few surrounding provinces and cities..."

"Hehe, President Su, there’s no need to be too modest... Although Qincheng Company hasn’t fully expanded yet, the quality of its products is evident. The industry is saying that once Qincheng Company expands, their days will be even harder."

Mentioning product quality, a hint of pride flashed across Su Qing’s beautiful face: "Product quality is the foundation and life of the company. We at Qincheng Company will always ensure the quality of our products. Please rest assured, Director Xu."

"Rest assured, I am of course assured. What type of cosmetics is it this time?" Director Xu glanced at the file on the table and asked casually.

"It’s a cosmetic product for sensitive skin, including repair, hydration, and isolation..."

"Oh, hehe, it seems to be a big move."

As he spoke, the staff brought in the tea, just two cups, one for Director Xu and one for Su Qing. This time, she didn’t even look at Xiao Chen.

"Come, President Su, have some tea."

Director Xu smiled, picked up the teacup, and took a sip.

"I don’t really like tea, Xiao Chen, you drink it."

Su Qing frowned slightly and handed the teacup to Xiao Chen beside her.

"Ah? I forgot about your male assistant, hehe, I’m really sorry."

Director Xu, as if just noticing Xiao Chen, patted his oily forehead. Although he said this, there was no hint of embarrassment on his face.

"Hehe, thank you, President Su."

Xiao Chen smiled and took the tea, but he didn’t bother to look at Director Xu. As long as the matter could be resolved smoothly, it didn’t matter if he was ignored.

"President Su, you’re really good to your male assistant, hehe."

Director Xu said with a hint of meaning.

"Director Xu, when will the review process start?"

Su Qing didn’t respond to Director Xu’s comment and asked.

"Well, we need to see if your materials are complete... Let’s do this: hand them over to Li later, and let her submit them. As for the review, we’ll discuss it later." Director Xu said in an official tone.

"Director Xu, can the review be expedited?"

Su Qing frowned. The new product series had already been scheduled for promotion, and if it couldn’t be launched on time, the losses and impact would be significant.

"President Su, we have our procedures. We must follow the rules! If everyone came and said, ‘Speed up the review for us,’ what would we be then?" Director Xu said, smirking: "Of course, given our relationship, I will certainly give you some special attention..."

"Thank you, Director Xu."

"Hehe, President Su, how about having dinner together tonight?"

Director Xu put down his teacup and said with a smile.

Su Qing was taken aback. Dinner?

"This..."

Su Qing was a bit hesitant. She had heard about Director Xu’s character before and knew that his invitation to dinner had other intentions.

"What, with our relationship, we can’t even have a meal together?" Director Xu’s voice turned cold.

"It’s not that..."

"I was going to discuss how to expedite the review with you, President Su. If it’s inconvenient, then forget it." Director Xu’s face darkened.

Su Qing’s expression changed. His words were very clear: no dinner, no expedited review!

"Director Xu, President Su has something tonight. How about I accompany you for dinner?"

Just as Su Qing was hesitating, not knowing what to do, Xiao Chen spoke up.

As a man, he understood Director Xu’s intentions better than Su Qing, especially the lecherous gaze he had just given Su Qing, so obvious and unhidden...

"You?"

Director Xu’s face darkened further as he looked at Xiao Chen.

"Hehe, yes, I guarantee that Director Xu will have a good meal, good drinks, and a good time. What do you think?"

Xiao Chen smiled and nodded, hinting.

"Want to have dinner with me? What makes you think you can? You’re just a small assistant, and I don’t even know how you got that position!"

Because of Su Qing’s hesitation, Director Xu was very unhappy, so he spoke bluntly, with a hint of other meanings.

Xiao Chen’s smile faded slightly. This guy was asking for trouble!

"Director Xu, I’m really busy tonight..."

Hearing Director Xu’s harsh words, Su Qing, fearing that Xiao Chen might act impulsively, quickly said.

"Busy? Fine, hehe, I won’t force you... But the review process will follow the rules! I have something to do, so I won’t see you out!"

Director Xu no longer bothered to hide his true intentions. He had been eyeing Su Qing for a long time and was determined to get her this time!

"Goodbye, Director Xu."

Su Qing didn’t say anything more, nodded, and stood up.

"Take the review materials and hand them to Li, and follow the procedure..."

Director Xu tapped the table and said.

"Okay."

Su Qing picked up the file and left the office with Xiao Chen.

"Damn, found a young and handsome assistant, and still acts so innocent!" Director Xu, looking at the closed office door, sneered: "If you want the review to pass, you’ll have to lie in bed and let me ride you. Otherwise, forget it!"

Outside the office, Su Qing handed the review materials to the staff and completed the necessary procedures.

"How long will the normal process take?"

"Two to three days."

"Oh, okay."

Su Qing calculated the time. After the initial review, the trial products could be reviewed, and the launch would still be on time!

Xiao Chen watched from the side, shaking his head. Normally, it would take two to three days, but with Director Xu not achieving his goal, would he follow the normal process? He would definitely make things difficult!

Leaving the drug administration, Su Qing looked at Xiao Chen with some regret: "Sorry, I should have gone in alone."

"Hehe, it’s nothing." Xiao Chen smiled and shook his head: "Where to now? Back to the company?"

"Sure, back to the company, and wait for the notification."

"Okay."

After returning to the company, Su Qing continued to work, and Xiao Chen returned to his office.

"Brother Chen, I’m here!"

A heavy footsteps sounded, and then Li Han’s large figure appeared at the office door.

"Hehe, Han, how is your mother?"

Xiao Chen looked at Li Han and smiled.

"My mother is much better, Dr. Li visits every day... Oh, right, Old Medicine visited today and said my mother is recovering well." Li Han grinned: "Brother Chen, I don’t know how to thank you."

"Enough, don’t say that, and don’t mention it again." Xiao Chen shook his head and asked: "What else did Old Medicine say?"

"He said you are a living magpie, a contemporary Hua Tuo..."

"What? A living magpie?"

Xiao Chen was confused, "A living magpie?"

"Yes, a living magpie..."

"Damn, he meant a living Bian Que, right?" Xiao Chen thought for a moment and rolled his eyes.

"Oh, oh, right, Bian Que, my bad." Li Han laughed and scratched his head: "I think they’re the same."

"The same? They’re very different! One is a bird, the other is a person, how can they be the same?" Xiao Chen said irritably.

"Hehe, you understand."

Xiao Chen couldn’t argue with this guy and shook his head: "Did Old Medicine say when he’s leaving?"

"He said he’ll be back in Beijing in two to three days."

"Oh."

Xiao Chen nodded, thinking about whether he should visit him again.

"Brother Chen, my mother said she’s fine and wants me to work hard... What’s my job? Standing at the gate?"

"Your job isn’t urgent. Take care of your mother for now, and I’ll arrange something for you later... By the way, have you had lunch?"

"No."

"Let’s go to the cafeteria for lunch, and then you can go back to the hospital."

Xiao Chen looked at the time, it was already lunchtime, and he was hungry after a busy morning.

"Oh, oh."

Li Han nodded, thinking that whatever Brother Chen said, he would follow. If Brother Chen said to eat, he would eat, and if he said to go through fire and water, he would do it!

The two left the office and called Ding Li to join them for lunch.

Ding Li and Li Han got along well. One admired the other’s strength, and the other would get along with anyone as long as they didn’t bully him...

"Han, how are you so strong? Can you teach me?"

On the way to the cafeteria, Ding Li couldn’t help but ask. He wanted to become strong to avoid being bullied.

"No, my grandfather said that Bajiquan and Piguaquan must be practiced from a young age." Li Han shook his head.

"Oh, forget it."

Disappointment flashed across Ding Li’s face. It was true, martial arts must be practiced from a young age, and he had missed the best time.

"Hehe, don’t be disappointed. If you want to become strong, I’ll give you an opportunity."

Xiao Chen noticed Ding Li’s disappointment and smiled.

"Really?" Ding Li was overjoyed.

"Of course, we’ll talk about it in a few days. Let’s go eat first."

"Oh, oh."

The three chose a good spot, and then Ding Li and Li Han went to get their food... Then, Li Han became a beautiful sight in the cafeteria, unable to help it, as he ate so much!

Xiao Chen watched as Li Han had already eaten eleven steamed buns and couldn’t help but smile bitterly. This guy was incredibly strong and had an amazing appetite!

After lunch, under the gaze of many people, the three left the cafeteria and headed to the company gate.

"Han, do you need me to send you?"

"No, I can run back. I just ate, so I have energy."

"..."

"Minister Xiao, someone is looking for you!"

Before reaching the company gate, a security guard ran over, his face pale.

"Who?"

"The bald snake from the Eagle Gang."

"The Eagle Gang? Bald Snake?"

Xiao Chen’s eyes narrowed. They finally came, didn’t they?