Chapter 649 Performance and Tips

After get off work, Tong Wenjie did not go back to organize the reports, but called Fang Yuan again.

I wanted to talk about Xiao Jin's matter, but the person who answered the phone was Qiao Weidong. It turned out that Fang Yuan was drinking with Qiao Weidong.

Qiao Weidong said that Fang Yuan failed to find a job today and was in a bad mood, so he drank a little too much, so he immediately sent him home.

Originally, Tong Wenjie wanted to find Fang Yuan and treat Lin Hao to a meal as a token of gratitude, but the key point was that she had already made an appointment with Lin Hao, but now she couldn't ignore Fang Yuan.

So she hurried home and settled Fang Yuan down first. Looking at Fang Yuan who was drunk, Tong Wenjie was very angry.

"Mud can't hold up a wall!"

She knew that Fang Yuan and Qiao Weidong often had dinner together, but the time was always on Fridays. However, today was Monday, not the weekend!
When Fang Yuan was in a bad mood, he had someone to accompany him, but what about her?
Doesn't she need someone to care about her? She wanted to talk to Fang Yuan, but Fang Yuan and Qiao Weidong were having a good time outside.

But now she didn't even have anyone to talk to. For a moment, she felt very indignant and had a great sense of imbalance in her heart.

Why should she be obedient and stay at home to take care of two children while you, Fang Yuan, can go out and be free and easy?

I worked so hard to help you find a job, but here is the result~!

"Wait, work!"

Thinking of this, Tong Wenjie suddenly remembered that she had made an appointment with Lin Hao for dinner, so she quickly sent a WeChat message to Lin Hao.

"Are you there?"

I stared at the screen expectantly, but after waiting for three to five minutes, there was no reply from Lin Hao.

Tong Wenjie sighed in disappointment. Just as she was about to put her phone back into her bag, Lin Hao's dialog box moved:
"Yes, I was just looking at the report!"

Tong Wenjie felt even more complicated when she saw Lin Hao’s WeChat message.

He is so young, so promising, and has so much money, but he is still so hardworking, diligent, and motivated.

As far as she knew, Lin Hao had to go to school, manage the company, and take extra classes, yet he still found time to exercise. His daily schedule was fully packed.

But what about my husband? He is lazy, greedy for comfort and has no ambition to make progress...

Before the comparison, these shortcomings seemed insignificant, but with Lin Hao as the comparison, Tong Wenhuo began to feel unbearable.

They are both men, why is there such a big difference?

She sighed with an ambiguous tone, her charming face full of hesitation, and after a while she said:

"I'm sorry, your uncle Fang is drunk today. I wanted to invite you to dinner, but now~!"

Just when Lin Hao thought that Tong Wenjie would cancel today's invitation, Tong Wenjie changed the subject and said:

"Now it's just the two of us!"

Lin Hao smiled and said:

"Okay then, I'll be downstairs right away, and we'll see you in the parking lot!"

Then Lin Hao hung up the phone, called the driver, asked him to park the car next to the elevator, and took the elevator downstairs.

When the elevator stopped at the second floor and the door opened, Tong Wenjie was standing at the door.

Looking at Lin Hao who was waiting for her, Tong Wenjie suddenly realized that she was still a student. Their Fang Yifan had not finished school yet, so why was Lin Hao at home?

After entering the elevator, Tong Wenjie asked doubtfully:

"By the way, today is Monday. Why are you at home instead of in school?"

Lin Hao smiled faintly and said:

"Today is the monthly exam. The math in the afternoon is quite simple, so I handed in the paper early and came back to deal with some things in the company!"

"So that's how it is!" Tong Wenjie sighed in her heart. If only their Fang Yifan could be half as good as Lin Hao, she would definitely go to the temple to burn incense in praise of him.

Then she thought of Fang Yuan again, and Tong Wenjie couldn't help but feel angry. There was no comparison between these two people.

The elevator arrived at the underground parking lot, and Tong Wenjie was about to drive her own car, but Lin Hao suddenly said:
"Why don't you take my car? It's such a waste to drive two cars!"

Lin Hao pointed to the Rolls-Royce next to him!

After hearing what Lin Hao said, Tong Wenjie looked sideways and saw the domineering Rolls-Royce parked next to her. She suddenly felt uncomfortable.

The money from this car alone can buy a house in Beijing.

If I were as rich as Lin Hao, why would I have to endure the bullying of a bitch like Xiao Jin in the company?

Unconsciously, Tong Wenjie's mentality changed a little. After thinking about it, she put her car keys back into her bag.

"Okay, then I'll ride in this luxury car today!" Tong Wenjie said as she got in the car.

Lin Hao smiled and took out two bottles of soda water from the small refrigerator in the back seat of the car and handed one to Tong Wenjie.

This was the first time that Tong Wenjie saw a car with a refrigerator in real life. In the past, these things only appeared occasionally in some film and television works.

"Thank you!" Tong Wenjie took the soda water nervously and said thank you carefully.

Lin Hao smiled and waved his hands, saying, "Hey, Sister Tong, please stop being like this. It's making things a little strange between us!"

Lin Hao's words did not ease Tong Wenjie's nervousness and anxiety, because she only realized after getting in the car that she was now alone with a man.

Moreover, the two of them were about to go out to eat alone, not with Song Qian as usual. For Tong Wenjie, this was the first time since her marriage.

Thinking of Fang Yuan who was still drunk at home, and thinking of the last time she did couple yoga with Lin Hao in the yoga studio, Tong Wenjie felt a little excited for some reason.

This made Tong Wenjie feel guilty, and at the same time, an inexplicable feeling surged in her heart.

It seemed a little fresh and a little exciting. In short, it was quite complicated. She couldn't chat and laugh freely in front of Lin Hao like she did last time.

When Lin Hao saw Tong Wenjie's expression, he took the initiative to talk about Fang Yuan and asked why she didn't come together.

Tong Wenjie thought about it and decided to tell the whole story again. After all, the more she spoke, the more uncomfortable she felt, and her voice became lower and lower!

Lin Hao nodded in understanding and said:

"It's okay, I understand. I can probably guess why Uncle Fang doesn't want to come. How about I help you persuade Uncle Fang tomorrow after he sobers up!"

Tong Wenjie's eyes lit up immediately after hearing this, and then she said excitedly:

"That's fine. After you finish your exam tomorrow, come directly to my house and I'll cook for you myself!"

Looking at the happy Tong Wenjie, Lin Hao said with a smile:

"That's great. I will definitely try your cooking skills, Sister Tong!" "Okay, that's settled!" Tong Wenjie couldn't help but cast a grateful look at Lin Hao.

"Then there are only two of us today. Since you're going to treat me tomorrow, why don't I treat you today!" Before Tong Wenjie could react, Lin Hao told the driver a new address through the intercom in the car.

After that, he selected some soft and soothing music to play, and stopped talking to Tong Wenjie. He just closed his eyes and rested.

Tong Wenjie opened her mouth, but ultimately did not say no!

In fact, she was on the verge of collapse today, and she was deeply touched and grateful for Lin Hao's domineering but subtle care and consideration.

In this silent and gentle atmosphere, the car quickly arrived at today's destination, Tan's Restaurant.

This was not the first time that Lin Hao had come here. He had been here before when he was on a date with Xiao Meng. Lin Hao also liked the environment here very much.

For Tong Wenjie, who came here for the first time, the round and compact pebbles under her feet were like the notes scattered on the ground after a slow singing of a jinghu, and the trickling water flowing down the wall spoke of the tranquility far away from the world.

The winding paths lead to secluded places, which are quite exquisite like the gardens of Jiangnan. Tong Wenjie's originally depressed and uneasy mood soon became relaxed.

Under the guidance of the host, Lin Hao and Tong Wenjie came to the box.

There is an unwritten rule for eating Tan family cuisine, which is that no matter how powerful the diner is, he must go to the Tan family to eat Tan family cuisine.

Not only that, there is another condition for eating Tan family cuisine, that is, the host of the Tan family must be invited to attend the dinner.

It is said that every time the Tan family hosted a three-table banquet, no matter whether the diners were acquainted with the Tan family or not, an extra seat would be reserved for the Tan family's host, and the Tan family's host would always come to taste a few bites.

But Lin Hao doesn't indulge the host. This is his and Tong Wenjie's world of two, so naturally he doesn't want anyone to disturb them.

So, under the control of Lin Hao's illusion skills, the host became a waiter who helped Lin Hao serve dishes and explained the characteristics of each dish!

After a few cold dishes were served, a delicious "braised shark's fin" was served, and the host introduced it:

"The chicken soup base for this braised shark's fin is made from free-range hens from Xishan, Beijing. It is golden and translucent, fresh and rich without being greasy. The delicious aftertaste lasts long after you take a bite..."

After a few dishes, Tong Wenjie couldn't help but exclaim:
"I didn't expect that this small dish would have such a great deal of detail! This is too extravagant!"

Then the host started to talk about beauty and skin care:

"Tan's cuisine relies on its delicious flavor and tender texture, so a lady like you is especially suitable for dining at our Mei Mansion Family Banquet!"

Tong Wenjie's eyes lit up after hearing this: "Really? It actually has the effect of nourishing the skin. This is amazing!"

After Lin Hao and the other waiters left, he said to Tong Wenjie:

“In fact, in the early days of its formation, Tan’s cuisine was just a family dish that combined Cantonese cuisine with Beijing cuisine to form its own style.”

"So you don't have to think of it as something so magical. In addition to the improved characteristics of Tan's cuisine, it was more of a gimmick created by the hunger marketing in the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China."

“After it became famous, it was gradually recognized by top people and retained!”

Tong Wenjie was amazed when she heard this. She didn't expect that Lin Hao knew so much about Tan's cuisine.

Then he looked at Lin Hao and said with a smile:
"Come, let me toast you. Thank you for bringing me to this grand scene. I've really broadened my horizons today!"

As he said that, he stood up, raised his red wine glass to toast Lin Hao, and then drank it all in one gulp.

Maybe she drank too quickly, for she coughed twice after finishing the drink, and her pretty face flushed slightly.

Seeing Tong Wenjie drinking so freely, Lin Hao also laughed:
"Well, Sister Tong is indeed as capable as any man. You can drink a lot. I toast to you!"

After that, the two of them kept toasting each other. Tong Wenjie was particularly active in toasting, and she would stand up and toast Lin Hao from time to time.

Then, under Lin Hao's guidance, Tong Wenjie talked about her current situation, and Lin Hao took the opportunity to remind her:
"Sister Tong, don't you find it strange?"

"What's so strange?" Tong Wenjie told him everything and felt much more relieved. She felt a little puzzled when asked this question.

"If I work overtime and produce beautiful data reports, will I get a promotion and a raise?" Lin Hao said with a smile, shaking his head.

Lin Hao decided not to beat around the bush and said directly:
"Many companies say that if you work hard and overtime, you will be valued by your boss. It is true that you will be valued. They really value you. Women are used like men and men are used like animals. They are just tools!"

“But if you want a promotion or a pay raise, that’s out of the question.

Fang Yuan should be well aware of this point, and Tong Wenjie also felt something was wrong at this time.

You see, Fang Yuan made great contributions to his original company, but he didn’t get the promotion and salary increase promised by his boss, and he was fired the moment he completed his task.

Being able to produce beautiful reports while working overtime is a basic skill and attitude in the workplace. However, being able to become a deputy director by doing this is nothing but a pipe dream.

Why? Tong Wenjie then thought about how she had often asked for leave before, and then said awkwardly:
"It's impossible under normal circumstances. The main reason is that I took too many days off recently, which gave her the opportunity to perform. It's different with the comparison!"

"Haha!" Lin Hao laughed when he heard that. Seeing that Tong Wenjie hadn't woken up yet, Lin Hao had to change the way he asked:

"So what do you think when you see people working overtime in the company?"

"It's normal to work overtime. I used to work overtime often!" Tong Wenjie was confused.

"So, the report you made is worse than Xiao Jin's?" Lin Hao asked with a smile.

"How is that possible? I was the one who taught Xiao Jin how to do the report. I know everything she knows, and I can still do everything she doesn't know!"

"If she wants to catch up with my level, she needs to work hard for another five to ten years. It's impossible for her to surpass me!" Tong Wenjie said confidently.

"So she is inferior to you in every aspect. Just because of her good attitude, she can take your place while you are on leave for a few days?" Lin Hao said with a half-smile:

"Especially as you said, that was a critical moment of the project!"

"If you replace her with an assistant in her twenties, isn't your boss afraid that she will mess up the project?"

"If you were the boss, would I talk to you first, or would I just replace you if there was a disagreement?" Lin Hao said.

A trace of gloom flashed across Tong Wenjie's eyes. She had come to realize that it was definitely not that easy for Xiao Jin to replace her position as deputy financial director.

Thinking of Jenny, who had always had a grudge against her, Tong Wenjie then said:

"Could it be Jenny? He and I have never gotten along. Could it be that she is trying to trip me up?"

Lin Hao smiled faintly. Jenny was one of his own, so of course Lin Hao had to help them resolve their grievances, even though the so-called grievances in the past were instigated by someone with ulterior motives.

Then Lin Hao reminded again:
"As the director, Jenny definitely knows the difference in ability between you and Xiao Jin. If she replaces you with someone with less ability, she may feel relieved for a while, but if something goes wrong, she, as the director, will have to take the blame!"

"And at this critical moment of the project, she is the one who least wants anything to happen. She can obviously wait until the project is over and then settle the score with Haha. Why would she stab him in the back when she is most in need and add unnecessary risks?"

Tong Wenjie suddenly understood what he said and nodded in agreement:
"You're right. Jenny shouldn't have touched me at that time. Besides, it was Jenny who reminded me that Xiao Jin stabbed me in the back this time. So~!"

(End of this chapter)