bookbashuk Chapter 360 A Fierce Fight
Chapter 360 A Fierce Fight
Yes, her name is Shen Li, and her company is Licheng—such an obvious connection, yet she had never noticed it before.
I had only heard that Shen Li's family was involved in politics before, and I never thought that she would get involved in the business world.
She even believed Shen Li when she said she was married and her husband ran a small business. It turns out that this was the "small business" that Shen Li was talking about.
The other two people who were also in charge of the interview saw that Lin Yue was chatting familiarly with their boss, so they assumed that the two knew each other and wisely kept quiet, not daring to interrupt.
Lin Yue quickly concealed her astonishment, put on a familiar smile, and said with a deliberately intimate tone, "What a coincidence! It's like the flood washed away the Dragon King's temple, and family members don't recognize each other."
"Lili, we're roommates after all. Why don't you just give me this endorsement opportunity? Besides, I'm a top student at Peking University, and my background and qualifications are good enough."
The thought that Qin Ling was still waiting outside while she had already gotten involved with Shen Li made Lin Yue secretly delighted.
Shen Li, Qin Min, and the others all looked at her with different expressions.
Shen Li's smile faded, and she looked at Lin Yue calmly.
She knew all too well that Lin Yue and Qin Ling had been mingling in Wang Yiyi's circle for years, and she had long since figured out the intricacies of Beijing's business circles and the character of that group of people.
Although no scandals have surfaced yet, she will not allow her brand to be tainted in any way.
Even though the two had experience in filming gay porn, it wasn't a big deal to Shen Li—she would rather choose a completely inexperienced newcomer and train them slowly than risk using someone from the industry.
Shen Li spoke with a half-smile: "Don't you have the ability? Do you need to pull strings?"
Lin Yue blushed and quickly retorted, "Of course I have the ability!"
"Then, between you and Qin Ling, who is stronger?" Shen Li asked calmly, but with an unavoidable question.
Lin Yue was speechless for a moment, her eyes flickering with hesitation, unable to utter a single word for a long time.
Shen Li glanced at Qin Min and gave her a meaningful look. Qin Min immediately understood and called out towards the door, "Qin Ling, come in."
Qin Ling pushed open the door and entered. She immediately saw Qin Min sitting in the middle of the judges' panel, while Shen Li sat behind his desk, calmly watching her and Lin Yue.
While waiting at the door, she caught a glimpse of the "General Manager's Office" sign and secretly wondered if the general manager would be conducting the interview in person. However, she never expected that the person sitting there would be Shen Li.
"What are you doing here?" Qin Ling blurted out, asking the exact same question as Lin Yue.
Shen Li smiled gently, but her tone was slow and deliberate, carrying a hint of guidance: "This company is called Li Cheng. Why do you think I can't be here?"
Qin Ling was startled and instantly understood the key point.
Shen Li added, "Lin Yue just said she wanted me to give her the endorsement opportunity directly, but I was thinking, what would you do if I gave it to her? So I called you in, and the two of you can compete face to face."
Qin Ling suddenly looked at Lin Yue, her eyes full of questioning.
Lin Yue felt uncomfortable under her gaze and hurriedly looked away, not daring to meet her eyes.
When faced with self-interest, most people are selfish. She was indeed only thinking about her own benefit and completely forgot her agreement with Qin Ling to "rely on their own abilities".
"Lin Yue, what do you mean?" Qin Ling's voice was filled with suppressed anger. "I was the one who told you about Li Cheng's endorsement opportunity. We agreed to fair competition and rely on our own abilities. How could you try to pull strings behind my back?"
"What did I do wrong? I was just trying to create an opportunity for myself!" Lin Yue retorted, trying to appear calm.
"You call this seizing an opportunity?" Qin Ling's tone became even more aggressive.
"If you had come in first, you might have done the same thing!" Lin Yue retorted, her temper flaring.
"Is that how you see me?" Qin Ling stared at her in disbelief, her eyes filled with disappointment and anger.
The two argued more and more fiercely, and eventually they started fighting.
Shen Li, Qin Min, and the others watched coldly. They noticed that Qin Ling had more scratches on her face than Lin Yue, indicating that Lin Yue had been more ruthless.
Seeing that Lin Yue was targeting her face, Qin Ling's eyes reddened, and she began to retaliate. In terms of height, Lin Yue was already shorter than Qin Ling, so if they really fought, she would quickly be at a disadvantage.
Regardless of their glamorous appearances, the two women started fighting right there in the office.
It wasn't until Lin Yue was pushed to the ground, clutching her stomach and letting out a sharp scream, that the crowd stepped forward to stop her.
Bloodstains were slowly seeping into the warm white tiled floor. It was still the second half of the year, and the weather wasn't too cold yet, making the red stain all the more jarring.
Shen Li's expression hardened, and he immediately said to Qin Min, "Call an ambulance quickly."
"Okay." Qin Min didn't dare to delay and immediately turned around to make a phone call.
Qin Ling endured the burning pain on her face, looked at Lin Yue lying on the ground, and asked hesitantly, "You... what happened to you?"
Lin Yue trembled with pain, pointed at Qin Ling, and said in a weak but resentful voice, "You... Qin Ling, you are too cruel."
Shen Li frowned as he looked at the chaos before him—Lin Yue was not married yet, but judging from the situation, she was clearly pregnant.
She took a deep breath and waited for the ambulance to take the two away before suppressing her frustration and signaling to continue the interview.
Later I heard that Lin Yue was pregnant, but she miscarried.
The two also broke off their relationship.
Ultimately, Shen Li selected an 18-year-old freshman.
The reason for hiring her was simple: the girl had a pure and lovely appearance and exuded a vibrant energy, which was exactly the type most favored by the market at the moment.
The matter was finalized before the end of the workday, and Lu Cheng happened to return to his office.
Upon seeing Shen Li, Lu Cheng quickly stepped forward, excitedly scooped her up in his arms, and said in a tone full of doting affection, "Li Li..."
Shen Li reached out and wrapped her arms around his neck, smiling and playfully scolding, "Why are you at the company at this hour? Why don't you just go home?"
Lu Cheng looked down at her, his eyes filled with tenderness: "I heard you were busy with interviews at the company, so I came to pick you up and we can go back together."
Shen Li raised an eyebrow and joked, "It seems everyone in the company is your confidant; you're quite well-informed."
Lu Cheng chuckled lightly, his tone serious: "Nothing else matters. The most important thing is that I am your confidant."
Shen Li felt a warmth in her heart, and a bright smile appeared on her lips: "Okay."
The two walked out of the office hand in hand.
Although it wasn't the first time the company's employees had seen the two so intimate, they still couldn't help but feel envious every time they bumped into them—their talent, good looks, and perfect understanding made them a match made in heaven.
Everyone at the head office knows that among the group's many industries, Shen Li was the one who created them, and Lu Cheng was the one who took the lead. The two complement each other and have long been recognized as legends in the company.
On the way back, Shen Li looked at Lu Cheng beside her and asked softly, "Are you keeping up with your schoolwork?"
Lu Cheng nodded, his tone natural: "I understand. If there's anything I don't understand, I'll ask you later."
"Okay," Shen Li replied, understanding in her heart.
Like her, Lu Cheng had returned from the future, and they were both very clear about the economic trends and opportunities of the next ten years—this was one of the reasons why Li Cheng was able to rise so quickly.