Chen Lishu looked at the people at the door, her brows tightly furrowed. She initially thought they were customers from another private room, drunk and causing trouble. Just as she was about to call for security to handle the situation, Zhang Bin spoke.
"Yang Gang!"
The man called Yang Gang stepped forward. He sneered, "Well, I never thought it was really Zhang Bin. I thought I was mistaken just now."
Zhang Bin, hearing the sarcastic tone, clenched his fists. After a moment of silence, he slowly unclenched them and said expressionlessly, "You're not mistaken. Aren't you a high-level executive at Xinxin Group? It's really kind of you, a big shot like you, to remember me."
Chen Lishu was not one to meddle in others' affairs and didn't want to get involved. However, when she heard the words "Xinxin Group," she immediately stood up and whispered into Zhang Bin's ear, "What? You know him?"
Mentioning this matter, a spark of anger flashed in Zhang Bin's eyes. But the situation was settled, and he was quite satisfied with his current work status.
So, Zhang Bin took a deep breath, suppressed his anger, and said calmly, with a hint of coldness, "I know him. I'd recognize him even if he were turned to ashes! He was my classmate, my good brother. The recent counterfeit incident happened because of his introduction, which led to the bankruptcy of Ba La Apparel Company and almost pushed me into a desperate situation!"
Facing Zhang Bin's accusation, Yang Gang completely ignored him. He sauntered over, leaned on Zhang Bin's shoulder, and smiled, "Brother, the workplace is like a battlefield. The winner takes all, the loser is cast out. Our companies have different directions, and I was just following company orders.
But since we're college classmates, and you've had such a big problem, I naturally had to come and check on you. I heard you're working under a woman now, living such a life of compromise? As your good brother, don't say I don't help you. I've already spoken with the factories under me, and they can give you a backdoor. So, what do you say, brother?"
Zhang Bin's expression turned grim as he stepped back. He brushed off the spot Yang Gang had touched and said coldly, "Don't call me brother. If you're not disgusted, I am! Take back your false kindness; I don't need it."
Seeing Zhang Bin's disgusted reaction, Yang Gang's smile almost broke. His true colors were about to show.
But then he remembered that his purpose here was to humiliate Zhang Bin. If he lost his composure first, wouldn't that be admitting he was inferior to Zhang Bin?
With this thought, Yang Gang put on a fake smile again and said, "Brother, don't be so stubborn. I'm doing this for your own good. Do you know what people are saying about you outside? They say you're leeching off the boss of Shuse Group, that you're living off a woman. You might not care, but your wife cannot afford not to care!"
After saying this, Yang Gang turned his head to look at Wei Xiaohua, his nosy gaze much more obvious than before.
Zhang Bin pulled the stiff Wei Xiaohua behind him, his face contorted with rage, and threatened, "You brat, if you dare to spout any more nonsense, do you believe I'll rip your mouth apart?!
Living off a woman? Let me tell you, every penny I earn now is through my own skills, which is a hundred times better than you dog, and you'll never be better than me!"
His words struck Yang Gang's sore spot.
Yang Gang's molars were about to shatter. He glanced at Wei Xiaohua, who was already looking somewhat displeased, but he persisted in his humiliation. "Good brother, is it because you can't leave this company due to debt, so you're intentionally saying these things to console yourself?
It's okay. Tomorrow, I'll go with you to the company to meet that fat, big-headed woman! We're good brothers, and I'll find a way to help you repay those debts!"
At this moment, Chen Lishu, who was being described as "fat and big-headed," stood up and asked coldly, "I've listened to your barking for so long. Are you looking for me?"
Hearing Chen Lishu's words, Yang Gang raised his eyebrows and turned towards the direction of the voice. He looked at her face, which was exceptionally beautiful despite the lack of makeup, and was slightly stunned.
"You... you're Chen Lishu?" Perhaps it was because he was speaking to a beautiful woman, but Yang Gang's tone was no longer as flippant. Instead, it carried a hint of gentleness.
Of course, this gentleness was what he thought it was. To Zhang Bin and the others, it sounded lewd.
Chen Lishu tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and did not directly answer Yang Gang. Instead, with her back to Zhang Bin, she said with slight displeasure, "Next time we eat, let's find another place. I'm afraid I might get bitten by a dog, and then I'd catch rabies from a meal."
Zhang Bin knew Chen Lishu's displeasure was not directed at him but at Yang Gang. So, he happily took the blame, saying, "Yes, CEO Chen. It was my oversight this time. I hope this mad dog didn't frighten you."
Yang Gang, hearing their words, knew they were implying something about him. But that was no longer important. What was important was that he had confirmed Chen Lishu's identity.
He had initially thought she was a fat, big-headed rich woman with a bit of money, and he felt Zhang Bin had fallen low. But seeing her today, not only was she not fat and big-headed, but she was also exceptionally refined. How wonderful would it be if such a beautiful and wealthy woman were with him?
A greedy glint appeared in Yang Gang's eyes. He walked up to Chen Lishu, looking eager. After pouring himself a glass of wine, he said somewhat frivolously, "You are CEO Chen, right? I'm the warehouse manager at Xinxin Group. Have you heard of Xinxin Group? Actually, our companies have similar development styles.
Why don't we have a drink and discuss work matters? Perhaps Shuse Group and Xinxin Group can merge. After all, both are innovation-oriented. If we develop together, not only will there be no competition, but I believe with your marketing methods, we'll soon be able to grow stronger, bigger, and make a lot of money! What do you think?"
Chen Lishu couldn't help but laugh out loud at Yang Gang's words. Everyone knew that Shuse Group and Xinxin Group were sworn enemies. How could they merge?
Yang Gang, idle all day, didn't understand these workplace rivalries. Seeing Chen Lishu laughing charmingly, he mistook it for her being tempted by his offer.
"CEO Chen, I'll toast you. To the successful cooperation between our two companies. After this drink, let's find a private place to talk properly about work matters. What do you say?" As Yang Gang spoke, his hand unseemly reached out in Chen Lishu's direction.
Gu Xingdong, sitting nearby, saw Yang Gang's intentions. He had initially dismissed the minor squabbles and considered them mere amusement for Chen Lishu.
But now, this person was coveting someone he shouldn't have!