As someone extremely proud, Che Zhuxi's biggest intolerance was being belittled to her face. Su Hao's emphasis on his girlfriends being better than her was tantamount to slapping her face. If it weren't for Su Hao's previous words shocking her so much, she would have already flipped the table.
"My girlfriends are either mature and elegant, or young and vibrant. And they all have one advantage: the mature and elegant ones don't deliberately act young; the younger ones... don't pretend to be mature, and certainly don't imitate adults in their speech and behavior. Do you understand, Miss Che Zhuxi?" Su Hao's lips curved upwards.
"Are you trying to say I'm pretending to be mature?" Che Zhuxi narrowed her eyes.
"Isn't it?" Su Hao shrugged, "You're barely in your early twenties, but your speaking tone is like a forty-year-old man. Don't you get tired?"
"You don't understand... In my family, I have to be mature," Che Zhuxi sighed, a hint of loneliness appearing on her face.
"Making that expression is useless," Su Hao shook his head, looking at Che Zhuxi's pitiful expression, "You're not suited for the cute and adorable style at all."
"Mr. Su Hao is truly straightforward. Let's talk about our cooperation," Che Zhuxi gritted her teeth, wishing she could devour Su Hao whole.
"Alright, what do you want me to do?" Su Hao pulled a can of cola from his pocket and casually popped the tab.
Che Zhuxi's mouth twitched at the sight. She found that every one of Su Hao's actions was unexpected.
"Sorry, I don't like tea, and I'm worried it might be poisoned," Su Hao smiled shyly when he saw Che Zhuxi staring at the cola.
"It's my oversight. I thought all Chinese people liked tea," Che Zhuxi took a deep breath, quickly pulled open a drawer, and took out several photos.
She had to get to business, or Su Hao would infuriate her to death.
"I hope you join my company as the Vice Director of the Human Resources Department, and then help me..."
"Vice Director of Human Resources? Don't joke around," Su Hao interrupted Che Zhuxi mid-sentence, "You don't even have the authority to appoint or dismiss a team leader in the HR department, do you?"
Looking at Su Hao's teasing expression, Che Zhuxi wished she could curse him. How did this scoundrel know everything?
"Temporarily, I don't have the authority to appoint or dismiss, but I will plead with my father to make you Vice Director. The cost is... I will no longer receive any help from the family in the future."
"Hiss... that's a big price," Su Hao scratched his chin, crossing his legs, "What's the purpose of going to such lengths to make me Vice Director?"
"The first purpose is to find dirt on this woman and take her down," Che Zhuxi flipped over the first photo. It showed a stunningly beautiful woman.
"Team Leader Kim Mi-jung?" Su Hao picked up the photo and smiled, "You really hate her."
"You really do know a lot," Che Zhuxi asked eagerly, "So? Can you do it?"
"Continue with the other objectives," Su Hao neither agreed nor refused.
"Okay. The second objective, I want you to take down the Director of the Human Resources Department at all costs, and then replace him!" Che Zhuxi flipped over the second photo. It showed a grim-looking middle-aged man.
"Keep going," Su Hao tapped the table, like a leader listening to a subordinate's report. This air of authority made Che Zhuxi grind her teeth again. How could this scoundrel be so annoying?
"The third objective, take down these two people!" Che Zhuxi again flipped over two photos. They showed a handsome young man and a beautiful blonde girl.
"You have a lot of enemies," Su Hao picked up the photos, staring at Che Zhuxi with a half-smile, "These two people, the man is your biological brother, right? And the woman, is she your biological sister or younger sister?"
"She's not my sister, she's just a slut!" Che Zhuxi raised her voice, saying excitedly.
"But this slut, you've never been able to surpass her from beginning to end. Your grades were always lower than hers in school, and you weren't as capable as her after work," Su Hao said softly.
"Nonsense! How could I be inferior to her? She's just a slut, an illegitimate child! She and her mother both deserve to die!" Che Zhuxi became increasingly agitated, actually flipping the table, spilling tea everywhere.
"Don't get so agitated, I was just saying," Su Hao smiled, speaking nonchalantly.
"You!" Che Zhuxi pointed at Su Hao, took a deep breath, and pulled out the last photo.
It showed an old man with a face full of wrinkles.
"The final objective, take him down at all costs!" Throwing the photo at Su Hao's feet, Che Zhuxi said calmly, "Take down my father! He's lived long enough."
"You're truly filial," Su Hao pursed his lips, somewhat speechless.
"Stop wasting time, can you do it?" Che Zhuxi asked urgently, "As long as you can take down my father, all other demands can be ignored."
"Even if I take him down, what then? You don't think that if your father dies, you can just naturally step up and control the entire group, do you? Those board members aren't just for show," Su Hao spread his hands.
"As long as he's dead, I'll naturally have a chance. And there's you. You know so many secrets about our company, it shouldn't be hard for you to help me rise to power, right?"
"Why should I help you? I'm not short on money, I have many girlfriends, and I'm not interested in power. What else can you give me?" Su Hao crossed his arms, scrutinizing Che Zhuxi.
"You're not short on money only because it's not time to use it; you're not interested in power only because you haven't experienced its benefits; as for beautiful women, are the current ones enough?" Che Zhuxi spread her arms, her face filled with fervor.
"As long as you help me rise to power, the entire Cosmos Group will be ours! Then, you can have anything you want. All the beautiful women in the company, and even the entire country, whichever one you fancy, will be sent to your doorstep immediately."
"Compared to these, I'm more interested in knowing why you chose me for these tasks? I know nothing about managing a company," Su Hao asked curiously.
"Because you're ruthless enough! Only by being ruthless enough can you intimidate your subordinates. As for the work, the employees will naturally do it. What I need is an excellent manager, not a laborer. What's more, you'd be in charge of the Human Resources Department, which doesn't have much in the way of operations. The current director is a complete good-for-nothing; any college student with normal intelligence could replace him."
"That sounds pretty good, but unfortunately, I'm still in school and not interested in joining a company," Su Hao shook his head.
"No need to refuse so quickly. You can think about it, I'm not in a hurry," Che Zhuxi said sincerely.
She seemed to hold a high position of power in the company, but in reality, it was just an empty facade. Many people were eyeing her covetously. To survive, she had to find a suitable ally.
And Su Hao had a clean background, was ruthless, and extremely familiar with the company, making him the perfect candidate.
"I'm really not interested in being any kind of director," Su Hao shook his head, "But I can help you deal with Kim Mi-jung and that HR director."
Team Leader Kim Mi-jung was already a target Su Hao intended to 'conquer', so promising Che Zhuxi this wasn't a problem.
"That works too. If you're not interested in the Human Resources Department, other departments are fine too. How about the Operations Department? There's a section chief there who's a great beauty, and she's also my subordinate. I can give her to you," Che Zhuxi said generously.
The Human Resources Department was a crucial department. Su Hao agreeing to take down the director but not taking his place meant he was giving this key position to Che Zhuxi, which naturally made Che Zhuxi happy.
"No need, I'm only interested in one position," Su Hao stood up and extended his hand to Che Zhuxi, "I think the Vice President needs a special assistant, don't you?"
"My special assistant?" Che Zhuxi was stunned for a moment, then her lips curved into a wide smile, "It would be an honor. I wish us a pleasant cooperation."
As Che Zhuxi's words fell, her hand met Su Hao's.
"It will definitely be very pleasant," Su Hao also smiled, firmly holding Che Zhuxi's hand, feeling the softness and smoothness of her hand.
"Mr. Su Hao, can you let go now?" Noticing that Su Hao didn't seem to want to release her hand, Che Zhuxi's expression stiffened.
"No hurry, Miss Che Zhuxi. When I shook your hand just now, I felt that your palm reading doesn't seem very good. How about I tell your fortune?" Su Hao opened Che Zhuxi's small hand and carefully examined the lines on her palm.
Tell my fortune, my foot! If you want to hold my hand, just say so! Che Zhuxi cursed Su Hao silently, but on her face, she smiled and nodded.
"Since Mr. Su Hao's target is me, let's talk in detail on the sofa, and you can read my palm there too."
"No problem," Su Hao was overjoyed, pulling Che Zhuxi to sit on the sofa.
You'd better just touch my hand, otherwise...
Looking at Su Hao's face, a hint of murderous intent flashed in Che Zhuxi's eyes. Her bottom line was hand-holding and shoulder-hugging. If he went any further, she would make a move against Su Hao.
"Zhuxi, look, these three lines are the life line, career line, and love line, respectively," Su Hao said earnestly, stroking Che Zhuxi's palm.
Che Zhuxi looked down and saw that there really were three lines.
"Your life line is not only straight but also thick, which indicates a long life; however, your career line isn't so lucky. Your career line has many branches. People who don't know might say your career is flourishing and branching out in many directions. But in reality, these branches aren't long, and most importantly, your career line is broken here!" Su Hao sighed at this point.
"What does 'broken' mean?" Che Zhuxi was truly taken in by Su Hao's convincing words.
"A broken career line means that you will ultimately end up with nothing, like drawing water with a bamboo basket. Not only that, but you will also alienate your loved ones and end up alone."]}
"Impossible!" Che Zhuxi frowned. "Who would betray me?"
"Everyone will betray you, because you are unpopular!" Su Hao stared intently at Che Zhuxi.
"What do you mean?" Che Zhuxi felt a little uncomfortable under Su Hao's gaze and quickly turned her head away.
"We have an ancient saying in Huaxia: 'A righteous cause attracts much support; an unrighteous cause attracts little.' Zhuxi, you may seem glorious now, but in reality, your life hangs by a thread, because you have too many weaknesses.
You are arrogant, easily angered, and often scold and hit your subordinates. These are not qualities a person in a high position should possess. In contrast, your sister's temper is much better than yours.
Moreover, she is prettier and more cheerful than you. Any normal subordinate would not choose you."
"You mean, I can't compare to that bitch?" Che Zhuxi's face darkened.
"Isn't it true? If I'm not mistaken, your father already intends to hand over his position to her, right?" Su Hao finished speaking and leisurely took a sip of cola.
"She did get the right of inheritance, which is why I came to you." A hint of unease appeared in Che Zhuxi's eyes. "Do you have a solution? Will that cheap woman really take over?"
"This matter is actually simple to resolve, as long as you change your bad temper, especially not hitting or scolding your subordinates. This is very important!
Everyone has self-respect. If you hit them, they will resent you in their hearts. These resentments, when gathered, will turn into a sharp knife, stabbing you in the back.
Also, don't always wear a gloomy face; smile more. Not only will this improve your own mood, but others will also be happy to see it. No one likes a leader who always has a stern face."
"Just doing this will allow me to take over?" Che Zhuxi looked at Su Hao suspiciously.
"Of course not. I'm telling you to change your temper just to stabilize your rear and win over your subordinates' hearts. As for other matters, I will help you solve them." Su Hao said, flashing a brilliant smile.
"Understood." Che Zhuxi nodded thoughtfully. "What about the love line? You haven't mentioned it yet?"
"I just said I would solve your difficulties." Su Hao stood up. "Don't you understand? I am your love line."
"You really are..." Seeing Su Hao's shamelessness, Che Zhuxi was speechless.
"Do as I say, and you will get everything you want. Remember, get rid of your bad temper!" Patting Che Zhuxi's shoulder, Su Hao turned and left.
"When will you start acting?" Che Zhuxi quickly asked.
"One month from now. I'll call you then."
"Coming and going as you please, what do you take this place for? A bus stop?"
Seeing Su Hao leave so decisively, Che Zhuxi muttered resentfully, then rubbed her temples.
During this negotiation, she was completely led by Su Hao, which made her very unhappy.
How on earth did that guy know so many secrets? Mutting to herself, Che Zhuxi called her bodyguard in.
"Miss, is something wrong?"
"Do... do you think I'm beautiful?" Che Zhuxi opened her mouth, then changed her question at the last minute.
"Of course, Miss is beautiful!" The bodyguard said respectfully.
"Then... what about this?" Che Zhuxi hesitated, then curved her lips into a smile.
The bodyguard froze for a moment, his face instantly turning red, and he lowered his head, flustered.
"It actually worked?" Che Zhuxi raised her eyebrows, her mood instantly brightening. "Call An Xiaowei over. Tell her I want to treat her to dinner... and then go shopping!"
"Yes!" The bodyguard nodded, but felt a little confused.
It was the first time he had seen Che Zhuxi smile so happily. What exactly did Su Hao say to her?
...
It felt pretty good to tame a cold, high-class young lady.
Stepping out of the bar, Su Hao stretched comfortably, then took out a small red ball. This was a super-dimensional controller he had exchanged for a long time ago.
As long as he had physical contact with someone for two minutes, he could implant the controller into their body and manipulate their consciousness.
And now, Che Zhuxi was under his control.
This was why Su Hao had held her hand and talked so much nonsense earlier.
Should I make her mine? Turning his head to look at the bar, Su Hao pondered in his mind.
However, he quickly gave up on this idea, as he wasn't very interested in Che Zhuxi.
As he had said before, Che Zhuxi's temper was too bad, making her hard to like.
The reason Su Hao agreed to be her assistant was simply because this identity made it easier for him to intervene in Cosmos Group later.
Moreover, among the female characters in the beautiful new world, Che Zhuxi was the one who liked to cause the most trouble. As long as he kept an eye on her, Su Hao could easily handle the other characters.
But it was also funny, with so many female characters in the beautiful new world.
Some women were gentle and kind, the white moonlight in a man's heart; some were vain and would do anything for money; some pursued power, hoping to be above others; and some had an M-attribute, liking to acknowledge others as their master...
Che Zhuxi's popularity was lower than all these beauties, and even Su Hao disliked her arrogant and domineering nature, yet she was one of the few virgins. It had to be said, life was truly strange.
And even stranger, the beauty with the M-attribute who constantly said "Master" had a father who had served three terms as a congressman.
Once I've conquered that sister you dislike, and let you bully her in bed, it will fulfill your wish, and I'll also get to enjoy the 'rice bowl' made by you sisters.
Taking one last look at the bar, Su Hao leisurely pedaled away on his bicycle.