After all, even though everyone had a good relationship with Ling Zhenfei in the past, they were all from the working class, with not much spare cash to lend out.
Besides, there were plenty of people who borrowed money and didn't pay it back; even if someone had extra cash, they wouldn't dare to lend it out easily!
"He Jiajun, how can you speak like that? Big Brother Ling came to me for another matter, not to borrow money."
Just as the atmosphere on the scene became somewhat awkward, Yang Zixuan stood up to defend Ling Zhenfei.
"Haha, Zi Xuan, don't be fooled by him. Look at the state he's in now, all dispirited and despondent, it's clear he came to borrow money."
Seeing Yang Zixuan still protecting Ling Zhenfei like this infuriated He Jiajun to the point of fuming with rage. He threw off the pretense he had been maintaining and pulled out a stack of bright red banknotes, shaking them vigorously in front of Ling Zhenfei.
"Kid, you just want money, right? I've got plenty of it. See? Just promise you'll stop bothering Zi Xuan from now on, and this money is yours!"
He Jiajun's words were incredibly hurtful. The other staff members who heard it all showed looks of indignation on Ling Zhenfei's behalf.
"He Jiajun, can you please stop causing unreasonable trouble?"
Seeing this, Yang Zixuan was even more annoyed and sharply scolded He Jiajun. At the same time, she grabbed Ling Zhenfei's arm and headed for her office: "Big Brother Ling, let's go, we don't need to pay him any attention!"
"Stop right there!"
He Jiajun had clearly seen a look of disdain in Ling Zhenfei's eyes just now, and with Yang Zixuan defending him in such a way, he was even more furious.
"Kid, I'm warning you again, for old times' sake, please stay away from Zi Xuan!"
With rising anger, He Jiajun blocked their path and roared furiously at Ling Zhenfei: "Ling Zhenfei, what do you think you are, just a pretty face with no money, no status, and not even able to find a job. How dare you compete with me?"
"He Jiajun, don't go too far. What do my interactions with Big Brother Ling have to do with you?"
Yang Zixuan was clearly agitated by He Jiajun's rudeness and was trying to lead Ling Zhenfei away, but Ling Zhenfei just smiled and patted her hand, signaling her not to get angry.
"He Jiajun, from what you're saying, are you considering yourself someone better now, with status and money, is that it?"
Ling Zhenfei looked at He Jiajun with a poker face, his expression neither angry nor pleased, and asked coldly.
"Of course, I'm now the sales department manager with an annual salary of three hundred thousand. And I'm still young, with a very broad future ahead."
He Jiajun patted his chest, looking incredibly arrogant. Then he glared viciously at Ling Zhenfei with an indifferent and scornful expression: "And you? Look at you, nothing but a penniless loser!"
"Hehe…"
Hearing He Jiajun's outburst, Ling Zhenfei found it amusing and speechless.
Sales department manager, an annual salary of three hundred thousand, haha, is that something to be proud of? Compared to his own career, it's nothing but a faint glow against the sun and the moon!
Ling Zhenfei chuckled twice, not bothering to waste words on a frog in the well like He Jiajun, and turned to go to the office with Yang Zixuan.
"What's the matter, Ling Zhenfei, you know you can't compare to me, so you're thinking of running away, huh? Hmph, it'd be best if you knew what's good for you and stayed far away from Zi Xuan!"
Ling Zhenfei ignored He Jiajun, who, thinking that he felt ashamed, did not relax in the slightest and even followed up with a few steps of mockery.
"He Jiajun, you underestimated Big Brother Ling, actually he is..."
Although Yang Zixuan didn't know what Ling Zhenfei was doing at the moment, she knew that he was a very capable person. Otherwise, he wouldn't have forced Du Kongting to fire Fan Tong last time.
"Zi Xuan, don't say anymore, let's go!" Just as Yang Zixuan was about to talk about the last incident, Ling Zhenfei suddenly pulled down her arm.
"Kid, what are you bragging about? No matter how impressive you think you are, you're still just a frog in a well, and no matter how much you boast, all you can manage is to blow up a sky the size of a well mouth!"
He Jiajun, carried away with pride, continued to mock without restraint.
"Rep, report to Manager He... The, the inspection team has arrived!"
Just as He Jiajun's ego was swelling enormously, a panting security guard ran over and reported to him.
"What, the headquarters inspection team is here? So suddenly!" As soon as He Jiajun heard this, his expression changed instantly.
Yang Zixuan and the other employees also showed nervous expressions, because they had all been preparing for the arrival of the inspection team and were too tense these past few days.
"Manager He, what's going on with this team of yours? It's working hours now, and you all are not at your posts. Instead, you're gathered here, whispering and talking. What are you doing?"
Just when He Jiajun and the staff were somewhat at a loss, several men in suits strode into the lobby. Seeing this scene, the leading man was very displeased and immediately shouted angrily at He Jiajun.
Ling Zhenfei, standing among the crowd, found the voice very familiar.
When he looked in the direction of the voice, he saw none other than Hua Xiangyang standing there, speaking haughtily, and couldn't help but find it somewhat amusing...
"Ah, so President Hua has arrived!"
Seeing Hua Xiangyang and the others, the haughty demeanor He Jiajun had displayed in front of Ling Zhenfei vanished without a trace.
He rushed up to Hua Xiangyang with a big smile plastered on his face: "Ah, President Hua, hello, on behalf of the branch office, I warmly welcome the leaders of the inspection team to come and guide us..."
"Forget it! What warm welcome, just do your own work correctly and that will do!"
He Jiajun hadn't finished his flattery when Hua Xiangyang waved his hand impatiently, cutting him off. Then he glanced into the crowd and asked, "Manager He, what's going on here? What were you quarreling about just now?"
"Oh, nothing... Just a minor issue!"
As soon as He Jiajun heard this, he immediately replied with a smile plastered over his face: "It's just a nobody stirring up trouble. I'll send him packing in a moment!"
"What? Who dares to cause trouble at a Lin's subsidiary company?"
Upon hearing this, Hua Xiangyang deliberately darkened his expression, looked extremely serious, and said with a stern face, "This is not a minor issue, it must be dealt with seriously. I want to see which good-for-nothing dared to be so disrespectful!"
Seeing Hua Xiangyang visibly displeased, He Jiajun's eyes darted around, and an idea struck him. He had just been feeling at a loss on how to deal with Ling Zhenfei, but now that Hua Xiangyang was here to take his side, wasn't it exactly what he wanted?
"President Hua, it's this guy! He barged into our company and even dared to harass Manager Yang..."
He Jiajun knew that Hua Xiangyang also had a lecherous side and had long been lusting after Yang Zixuan's beauty. With his added embellishments, the old lecher would certainly not let Ling Zhenfei off lightly!