nashuaworldcup Chapter 242: Cheap Sister-in-law's Appreciation
Chapter 242: Cheap Sister-in-law's Appreciation
Xu Hongmi gently pushed open the office door and walked in with graceful steps. With an apologetic smile on her face, she greeted him cordially, "I'm sorry, Xiao Chen, I kept you waiting for so long."
Chen An had actually noticed the secretary's little move, and was already very clear about Xu Hongmi's plan. He quickly stood up, a gentle smile like spring breeze instantly bloomed on his face, and responded: "No, Sister Hongmi, I think this time is worth waiting for."
After hearing Chen An's answer, Xu Hongmi was slightly startled, her eyes full of surprise. Then, a friendly smile appeared on her face, she pointed at the sofa with her hand and said, "Sit down, sit down, Xiao Chen, don't be so formal."
Xu Hongmi looked at Chen An carefully with a focused gaze. Although she had seen him in videos before, seeing him in person, especially his casual and well-dressed suit and his straight and standard figure, was even more eye-catching and added a lot of points to him.
Chen An also looked at Xu Hongmi carefully.
Although I have seen her on the screen before, seeing her in real life is a completely different experience. Xu Hongmi herself is not beautiful, but she has a regular appearance, and she was born with a face full of hatred and resentment. If she plays a resentful woman, she can be said to be playing her true self.
Most importantly, Chen An felt that the title of this resentful woman did not seem to be false.
In the original drama, Xu Hongmi’s husband never appeared, but Xu Hongmi herself is a strong woman who manages a company alone. She takes her daughter with her on business trips, works until after midnight every day, and plays with her mobile phone for two hours before she can fall asleep.
Is this really a normal relationship between husband and wife? I'm afraid they don't even have time for sex once a month. It seems that Hongdou has been reluctant to come to Shanghai before. Is this also the reason? A seemingly harmonious family may not be as beautiful as imagined.
Xu Hongmi naturally didn’t know what Chen An was thinking, otherwise she would have been furious.
"Xiao Chen, you just said that time is worth the money. I wonder what you mean?" Xu Hongmi looked at Chen An with interest. She wanted to hear whether Chen An was sincere or just being smooth-talking.
If it is the latter, then I should pay more attention to remind my silly sister.
Chen An explained with a smile: "Sister Hongmi, to be honest, I have never worked in a big city, and this is my first time starting a business, so I still have a lot to learn about whether I can become a qualified entrepreneur."
Chen An pointed around and said with a smile: "So I'm not afraid of being laughed at by Sister Hongmi. This is the first time I've seen such a large office. I don't know about other people's offices, but this one does have a lot to recommend it. It's very tasteful and stylish."
"Style and taste, I don't know where to start?" Xu Hongmi crossed her arms and looked at Chen An with interest.
Chen An touched his nose and smiled awkwardly, "I don't know much about decoration design..."
When Xu Hongmi heard this, a hint of disappointment flashed across her face, but she concealed it well.
Just as he was about to say a few polite words, Chen An changed the subject and said with a smile: "But if you look at it from the perspective of Feng Shui, I do know a little bit about it?"
Xu Hongmi's eyes lit up, and she looked Chen An up and down with surprise, "Xiao Chen, do you know Feng Shui? I'd really like to hear your opinion."
Chen An smiled confidently, stood up and walked to the center of the office, pointing to various directions and explaining: "Sister Hongmi, look at the orientation of this office. It faces north and south, and has plenty of sunlight, which is extremely beneficial in Feng Shui. Plenty of sunlight can bring positive energy, making people who work here full of energy and active in thinking."
"Looking at the layout again, there is a solid wall behind the desk, which symbolizes that the career has a solid support, making people feel more secure and confident when working."
"The passages inside this room are wide and smooth, without any obstructions or sharp corners. Feng Shui emphasizes smooth airflow, which can prevent the accumulation of bad luck and ensure smooth fortune."
"The entrance is open and free of obstructions, which means attracting wealth and good luck. The placement of green plants in this office is also particular. Not only can it beautify the environment, but it can also adjust the aura in feng shui and resolve negative feng shui influences."
"So, from a feng shui perspective, this office is beautifully designed, which helps improve work efficiency and creates good fortune. That's what I call class and style, and it makes me feel that the time I spend here is well worth it."
Xu Hongmi couldn't help but applaud and laughed, "Xiao Chen, you really surprised me. When I designed this office, I asked someone to help me design it. He looked at Feng Shui. I can't remember the details, but I vaguely remember that it was similar to what you said. Are you also a Feng Shui master?"
Chen An waved his hand and smiled, "I don't dare to call myself a Feng Shui master, I just read a few books on this subject and have some understanding of it."
Xu Hongmi looked at Chen An curiously and asked, "Xiao Chen, do you think there is really such a thing as Feng Shui?"
"Sister Hongmi doesn't believe this?" Chen An was a little surprised and frowned slightly.
Xu Hongmi waved her hands and said with a smile: "I can't say whether I believe in these things or not. I also got the God of Wealth, the Money Tree, and the Golden Toad. After all, I'm a businessman, so I can't be immune to this."
Seeing that Xu Hongmi was interested, Chen An did not hide it. In his previous life, he was more of a believer in this aspect. What's more, he was reborn in this life and became a young Taoist priest who had learned Feng Shui.
"Has Sister Hongmi ever been to Central, Hong Kong?"
"What's wrong with going there once?" Xu Hongmi looked at Chen An puzzledly, not knowing what he wanted to say.
"Then I guess Sister Hongmi should have some impression of the three major buildings in Central, right?"
"Of course there are, the HSBC Building, the Bank of China Building and the Cheung Kong Building."
"The three buildings all have peculiar shapes, which are actually a feng shui battle between them..." (I won't waste words here, if you are interested, you can search for the Feng Shui battle in Central Hong Kong.)
Looking at Xu Hongmi's focused expression, Chen An gave her a brief account of what happened. After listening, Xu Hongmi couldn't help but exclaim that it was an eye-opener.
"Sister Hongmi, actually, people in Guangdong are more superstitious about this. If a fortune fish or a fortune tree dies, the administrative staff will be fired as the lightest punishment..."
"Xiao Chen, you know so much, it doesn't look like you have just read a few books?" Xu Hongmi asked with interest, with inquiry in her eyes.
"To be honest with you, Sister Hongmi, I am actually a young Taoist priest. It's just that I am not very skilled in the art. I have only learned the basics of my master's skills. In order not to harm others or myself, I have to find another way out."
Chen An smiled and pointed to the office, "So I was actually learning from others just now, to avoid being laughed at by experts after I finish the layout because of my lack of skills."
Xu Hongmi couldn't help but smile, with admiration in her eyes: "No wonder my mother keeps praising you to me, Xiao Chen, with your speaking skills, if you and my sister hadn't wanted to start a business, I would have wanted to bring you to the company."
"It's really an honor to receive praise from the former chairman." Chen An made a little joke with a relaxed smile on his face.
"Former chairman?" Xu Hongmi frowned slightly, a puzzled look on her face, her eyes full of confusion.
"Hongdou said that she has always been a small soldier at home. Before, her aunt was the chairman, her uncle was the general manager, and you were the department manager, so she was just a small soldier." Chen An explained with a smile.
Xu Hongmi couldn't help but smile after hearing this. She looked at Chen An with some emotion and said slowly, "Xiao Chen, I've actually always been curious. Before, my parents and I have persuaded Hongdou to come to Shanghai so many times, but she always refused..."
Seeing a trace of bitterness on Xu Hongmi's face, Chen An smiled and comforted her, "I heard that my brother-in-law's family is from Shanghai, and they have many relatives and friends, and their network of contacts is also very wide?"
Xu Hongmi was slightly stunned when she heard this, then she smiled bitterly after realizing what was meant. "Hongdou has been like this since she was young. Isn't it normal for family members to help each other? And I only have this one sister."