As he spoke, he refilled Jiang Cheng's teacup with hot water, his movements exceptionally careful.
"Bank Manager Xu, this display is a bit too enthusiastic. We're just here to discuss business; is it necessary to bring so many people? You should sit down too, don't just stand there; it makes me feel constrained."
Xu Lei understood perfectly; Jiang Cheng was referring to the two girls. He quickly waved his hand with a compensatory smile: "It's only right, it's only right! It's our CMB's honor that you, President Jiang, are willing to grace us with your presence for a meal. Having a few more people to help out will also save you some trouble, won't it?"
As he spoke, he shot a meaningful glance at Lin Weiwei and Su Xiaoran.
"President Jiang, let me introduce them to you." Xu Lei stepped forward quickly, pointing at the two and smiling, "This is Lin Weiwei from our branch's marketing department, and this is Su Xiaoran. Both are backbones of our branch. I specifically asked them to come today to help coordinate the details of the investment data."
"I figured there would be many matters to coordinate with you in the future. If you don't mind, I'll incorporate them into your private assistant team. Whether you need data or have other arrangements, they can respond at any time, 24 hours a day."
Jiang Cheng didn't respond, his gaze falling on Lin Weiwei.
The hem of her red dress featured delicate lace edges.
It was completely different from the professional attire usually worn at CMB.
Lin Weiwei's charm was indeed very high; at a glance, she was even more eye-catching than Zhu Yan.
He lightly traced a circle on the rim of his wine glass with his fingertip, a faint, half-smile playing on his lips: "Has CMB changed its uniform? How come I didn't know that one has to dress like this to coordinate work nowadays?"
As soon as these words came out, the smiles on Lin Weiwei and Su Xiaoran's faces instantly froze. Their ears turned red rapidly, and their fingers subconsciously twisted the corners of their clothes.
Su Xiaoran opened her mouth, wanting to explain, but seeing that Jiang Cheng wasn't looking at her, she didn't dare make a sound.
In contrast, Lin Weiwei looked at Jiang Cheng with shimmering, seductive eyes.
"President Jiang, we... we just thought that since we were meeting you today, dressing more formally would be a sign of respect for you."
Seeing that Jiang Cheng didn't pursue the matter further, Xu Lei hurriedly signaled Lin Weiwei and Su Xiaoran, his voice filled with a fawning tone: "What are you two dazed for? Quickly offer President Jiang a cup of tea and soak in some of President Jiang's aura."
Lin Weiwei's eyes lit up. She immediately picked up the teacup from the table and stepped forward quickly in her high heels, her smile bright and vivid.
"President Jiang, let me toast you first. I hope you can give me more guidance in the future." She deliberately made her voice soft and gentle, and even her posture while handing over the teacup carried a calculated grace. She felt certain in her heart—though Jiang Cheng hadn't said it explicitly, his gaze had lingered on her several times just now; he must be more interested in her.
Su Xiaoran was half a beat slower. Her fingers gripped the rim of her cup as she followed behind somewhat awkwardly, saying in a small voice: "President Jiang, I toast you too."
Jiang Cheng's gaze first landed on Lin Weiwei.
"Character Scanning System activated, acquiring target information."
[Name: Lin Weiwei]
[Age: 25]
[Height: 168 cm]
[charm: 94]
[figure: 94]
[privacy value: 22]
[favorability value: 85]
...After reading it, Jiang Cheng silently picked up the wine glass in his hand and took a sip.
There were only four words to evaluate it: "this circle is truly messy."
It was no wonder people online said there are three professions one should never marry: teachers, nurses, and bank girls.
Setting the first two aside, the social circle one encounters in the banking and finance profession is inherently complex.
Even if you truly want to resist and keep yourself clean, you can't withstand the constant temptations of money and spirit that surround you every moment of every day.
Therefore, nine times out of ten, those who marry into banking and finance end up being cuckolded.
Even a favored daughter of heaven like Zhu Yan would automatically fall when meeting someone as domineeringly rich and handsome as Jiang Cheng.
Let alone an ordinary bank woman with no power or influence and just a bit of charm.
Jiang Cheng raised an eyebrow and said nothing more. His gaze swept over Lin Weiwei as he silently picked up his phone and sent a message to Zhu Yan.
Don't misunderstand; Jiang Cheng wasn't scared by Lin Weiwei's privacy value.
He was a good man.
Even if Lin Weiwei's privacy value was 0, so what??
He wasn't the type of person who loved the new and loathed the old.
After sending the message, Jiang Cheng swept his gaze over the other woman wearing a blue qipao.
Character Scanning System activated:
[Name: Su Xiaoran]
[Age: 22]
[Height: 166 cm]
[charm: 92]
[figure: 92]
[privacy value: 0]
[favorability value: 88]
Looking at this, Jiang Cheng felt that the message he sent to Zhu Yan might have been sent too early.
Again, don't misunderstand.
Jiang Cheng wasn't such a shallow person.
He just wanted to give the newcomer an opportunity.
After all, he was a warm-hearted person.
Judging by her age, for this Su Xiaoran to maintain a privacy value of 0, she was most likely a newcomer.
Just graduated from university.
With her charm, if she had been in the field for a few more years, her privacy value would likely be on par with Lin Weiwei's.
In this era where a certain membrane is more expensive than meat, since they had met, it was naturally fate.
"Mm." Jiang Cheng gave a faint response and reached out to take the teacup Su Xiaoran was offering.
His fingertips inadvertently brushed against her hand. Seeing her instantly withdraw her hand and her ears turn red, a very faint ripple crossed his eyes. "Just joined the industry?"
Su Xiaoran didn't expect him to take the initiative to ask a question and nodded hurriedly: "Ye-yes, President Jiang, I just graduated last month."
Lin Weiwei's hand, holding the teacup, froze in mid-air, and the smile on her face instantly stiffened, her mind filled with confusion.
Jiang Cheng had clearly looked at her several times just now; why wouldn't he even take her tea now?
She even subconsciously leaned forward a bit, wanting to remind Jiang Cheng that she was still holding the cup.
But meeting Jiang Cheng's cold gaze, the words died in her throat. Her arm was aching and numb, but she could only force herself to hold it; embarrassment surged up like a tide.
Xu Lei saw it clearly; Jiang Cheng had openly chosen Su Xiaoran.
He hurriedly stepped forward to smooth things over, reaching out to lightly touch Lin Weiwei's arm: "Lin Weiwei, don't you see President Jiang is talking to Su Xiaoran? Put the tea down first, don't disturb President Jiang."
After saying that, he turned to Su Xiaoran and said: "From tomorrow on—no, from now on—you are a member of President Jiang's private secretary team. Remember that in the future, you must satisfy and cooperate with President Jiang's requests one hundred percent."
Hearing Xu Lei's words, Su Xiaoran's cheeks turned slightly red, but she didn't dare raise any objections.
She could only nod slightly: "Yes."
Seeing this, Lin Weiwei finally put down the teacup reluctantly, her fingers tightly twisting the hem of her dress.
Watching the interaction between Jiang Cheng and Su Xiaoran, her heart was both anxious and bitter.
Where exactly was she inferior to Su Xiaoran? She was just a newcomer who had just graduated; why should she get President Jiang's favor?
After three rounds of drinks, seeing that Jiang Cheng still hadn't brought up the project,
Xu Lei began to get anxious.
He took the initiative to mention: "President Jiang, I wonder if you've looked at the proposal our branch sent over?"
Jiang Cheng's gaze fell back onto Xu Lei.
"I haven't had the time to pay attention to it. Why don't you tell me now, what is the revised proposal like?"
Xu Lei's heart tightened, knowing the main event had arrived.
The 6 billion loan for the landmark building was CMB's key target for the second half of the year.
If they could secure it, not only would his performance reach a new level,
but CMB's weight in the local financial circle would also increase.
Xu Lei immediately sat up straight, his fingers lightly tapping the edge of the table, his tone carrying a hint of certainty.