Chapter 8: The Leaky Little Cotton Jacket! Sending the Lamb into the Tiger’s Mouth
Not only did he agree to let her join the company, but he also offered her a managerial position?
Both father and daughter were stunned.
Xia Jianghai quickly protested.
“No, no, Qingge has just graduated. How could she be capable of holding a managerial position?”
How valuable is a managerial position in a hundred-billion-dollar corporation?
Even the boss of his own steel company, Bai Lian Steel, had to be respectful, bowing and nodding in front of Xu Hao…
Xu Hao’s expression grew solemn as he looked at Xia Qingge, his gaze carrying a hint of affection.
“You know about my daughters, right? After graduation, none of them wanted to work at the company; they all preferred starting their own businesses…”
“Qingge is about the same age as my daughters. When I first saw her, I felt an instant connection.”
“I believe Qingge won’t disappoint me.”
The story about his daughters wanting to start their own businesses was just an excuse.
The truth was, his daughters had no real connection with him, and he’d never brought up the idea of them joining the company.
Of course… they also didn’t want to live under someone else’s roof.
Xia Qingge felt a warm sensation in her heart upon hearing Xu Hao’s words.
This was the first time someone outside her family had trusted her , and she felt a sense of warmth filling her chest…
[Ding… Xia Qingge feels touched, Emotional Value +234…]
Xu Hao had already said so much, and Xia Jianghai could no longer refuse.
Seeing his daughter still standing there in a daze, Xia Jianghai, feeling a bit disappointed, said to her:
“What are you standing there for? Don’t you want to thank Uncle Xu?”
Xia Qingge snapped out of it and seriously said to Xu Hao:
“Thank you, Uncle Xu. I won’t disappoint you…”
“Just report to the company tomorrow. Start as an ordinary employee, gain some experience, and I’ll promote you and give you a raise…”
Everyone laughed, and the atmosphere was warm and harmonious.
Xia Jianghai opened his mouth, hesitating for a moment.
The matter seemed settled, but Xu Hao had agreed so quickly that Xia Jianghai hadn’t had a chance to explain everything.
In the end, he decided to tell Xu Hao the real situation about his daughter.
“Hmph… The Liu family, right? If that guy dares to come to my company and harass Qingge, I’ll make sure he regrets it…”
Xu Hao snorted coldly, his tone filled with disdain, then waved his hand.
“Don’t worry, if Qingge comes to my company, I’ll take good care of her…”
Xu Hao emphasized the words “take care.”
Neither Xia Jianghai nor Xia Qingge noticed the underlying meaning in his words.
“I’m asking for help from my big brother because I trust him…” Xia Jianghai said with a forced smile.
By now, the dishes had all been served, and he quickly gestured for everyone to start.
“Big Brother, please…”
He opened a bottle of Feitian Moutai, poured a glass for Xu Hao, and filled his own cup as well.
[In China, moutai (also called maotai) is known as ‘the national liquor’.]
Just as he was about to put the bottle away, he heard his daughter, Xia Qingge, speak up.
“I want some too, pour me a glass…”
Xia Jianghai furrowed his brows.
“Why does a girl need to drink alcohol?”
“Why can’t a girl drink? Besides, I’m drinking with Uncle Xu, not with you…” Xia Qingge pouted.
“Well, there’s no rule that girls can’t drink…”
“Jianghai, just pour her a glass. Let her drink a little; it’s fine, but don’t let her drink too much…” Xu Hao smiled and said.
“Uncle Xu really understands me.”
Xia Qingge couldn’t help but flash a sweet smile at Xu Hao.
Since Xu Hao had spoken, Xia Jianghai, feeling helpless, could only pour a small glass for his daughter…
Seeing the drink in her glass, Xia Qingge felt a little more cheerful.
She immediately followed the workplace etiquette, lifted her glass, and toasted Xu Hao.
“Uncle Xu, I’ll toast to you…”
Xu Hao raised his glass and clinked it with hers.
Xia Qingge had always been a well-behaved girl. Since her father forbade her from drinking, she never had any alcohol.
Today, she had agreed to try it because Xu Hao was present.
Plus, she was a little curious about alcohol, so she had her father pour her a glass.
Xia Qingge took a sip, nearly choking and almost tearing up from the taste.
This caused both men to laugh heartily…
[Ding… Xia Qingge feels a bit wronged, Emotional Value +235…]
Xia Qingge put down her glass.
“I’m not drinking anymore; it tastes terrible…”
She really couldn’t understand why some people liked drinking.
She picked up her chopsticks and began eating.
Seeing that Xu Hao and her father were deep in conversation and her bowl was empty, she had an idea.
She picked up a piece of fish and placed it in Xu Hao’s bowl.
“Uncle Xu, have some fish…”
“Ah… how can I accept that? You should eat too,” Xu Hao said politely, but then he sighed and spoke to Xia Jianghai.
“I really envy you for having such a obedient and well-behaved daughter.”
“Unlike my daughters, they’re all busy with their own things and never come home to visit me…”
[Ding… Xia Qingge feels joyful, Emotional Value +333…]
“That’s because my daughters have big goals. And I never thought Qingge was particularly obedient. She didn’t even put any food in my bowl…” Xia Jianghai’s tone became a bit resentful.
Xia Qingge raised the corner of her mouth.
“Who told you to tease me earlier?”
Xia Jianghai instantly became dissatisfied.
Wait, didn’t both he and Xu Hao laugh just now?
Seeing how close his daughter was to Xu Hao, he couldn’t help but feel a strange sensation.
It was as though Xu Hao was her real father, and he, Xia Jianghai, was just an outsider…
Shaking his head, he brushed away these thoughts.
It was a good thing that his daughter was getting along with Xu Hao.
He wasn’t worried about Xu Hao causing any harm to her, after all, Xu Hao’s character was beyond reproach…
Dinner was over, and the sky had completely darkened.
The city lights illuminated the dark night, casting vibrant colors across the sky…
As the three of them walked out of the hotel, the streets were already bustling with people.
It was the time for people to go shopping in the evening.
Just as Xu Hao was about to bid farewell to the Xia family, a voice suddenly interrupted.
“Class Monitor? Xia Qingge?”
Hearing someone call her name, Xia Qingge turned her head.
She saw a young man, average in height and appearance, standing in front of her, looking at her with great excitement.
Xia Qingge didn’t recognize the person in front of her. She furrowed her delicate brow and asked.
“It’s me, Chen Mo. Your college classmate. You don’t remember me?”
Chen Mo, the young man, twitched the corner of his mouth.
After three years, seeing his dream goddess again, Chen Mo’s heart wasn’t calm at all…