Chapter 1011: Chapter 1000: Ouyang Feifei Demands a Pay Raise!
Dragon City Company Branch.
The newly established department still has many issues that urgently need to be addressed. The staff from each department are full of vigor, plus frequent visits from local Dragon City businesses, making the Dragon City Branch Company very lively.
Ning Fan walked into the company branch with a blank expression, the hostility in his eyes slightly dissipating.
“Xue’er, you can drop me off here. I have a lot of things to deal with today.”
Ning Fan rubbed his slightly tense face, gently speaking to Zhao Xue’er, who was holding onto his clothes and refused to let go.
“Is this where Ning Fan works? It’s quite nice.”
Following Ning Fan all the way to the headquarters of Dragon City Branch Company, Zhao Xue’er distrusted Ning Fan’s explanation.
She feared Ning Fan would disappear in front of her once again, just like years ago.
“Yes, if there’s anything in the future, just come find me. Don’t worry, I won’t sneak away suddenly.”
Ning Fan could easily see through her little worries, and with a faint smile, he ruffled her hair.
“Alright! Then I won’t disturb Ning Fan while he’s working.”
Zhao Xue’er allowed Ning Fan to stroke her hair, showing a sweet smile on her face and nodding obediently before leaving the company’s entrance, looking back multiple times.
Only when Zhao Xue’er was out of sight did Ning Fan’s smile gradually retract.
The clash with Ning Xinlan was not part of his plan.
But since it happened, Ning Fan wouldn’t avoid it.
However, the branch company just got established, and as the general manager, he had many things to handle, leaving no time to deal with such trifles.
While walking into the company, many people who knew Ning Fan’s status stopped to greet him quietly when passing by.
Ning Fan responded to each greeting as he walked forward.
“Is the newly appointed general manager of the branch company really that young?”
A middle-aged man with gold-rimmed glasses frowned slightly, dissatisfiedly glancing at Ning Fan’s back and muttering, “He doesn’t seem very capable; can he really manage the branch company well?”
“Who knows? It’s said he has a deep connection with President Xu, and might have gotten this position through connections, we’ll see.”
Upon hearing the man with gold-rimmed glasses’ words, a person next to him showed a gloating expression, pursed his lips, and said softly, “Let’s watch to see what skills he has.”
These employees’ whispers naturally did not reach Ning Fan’s ears, as he directly headed to the general manager’s office and pushed the door open.
Ouyang Feifei was sitting at the general manager’s chair, with several documents spread in front of her, holding a pen with a frown, seeming to be deep in thought.
“What’s wrong, is there any issue?”
Ning Fan didn’t intend for her to stand up; instead, he poured some tea, sat beside her, and smiled, watching her handle business.
“Who is the real general manager here, you or me? You’re giving me everything to do, and without a raise, I’ll have to quit.”
Ouyang Feifei glanced at Ning Fan’s relaxed demeanor and said in a disgruntled tone, “The company’s influence and factions are complex; it seems getting things on the right track is no simple task.”
“Raise your salary? Just sign it yourself.”
Ning Fan smiled slightly, pointing at the desk and saying, “The stamp and pen are all here with you, just pretend I don’t exist.”
“You say it easily.”
Ouyang Feifei gave him a sideways glance and murmured, “It was you who wanted to take on this challenge in the first place, and now you’ve become hands-off, leaving so much for me to handle alone.”
Listening to Ouyang Feifei’s seemingly complaining, but actually coquettish tone, Ning Fan smiled silently, without responding.
His emotional debts were already many, so he really had no intention of getting involved with Ouyang Feifei any further.
“Tell me, anything you need my help with, I’m right here at over a hundred pounds, ready to follow orders.”
Ning Fan chuckled, shifting the topic.
“Really ready to follow orders?”
Ouyang Feifei looked at Ning Fan with alluring eyes and raised her eyebrows.
“Absolutely, a gentleman’s word is binding.”
Ning Fan took a sip of tea, smiling.
“Alright then, this marketing manager, Liu Yong, is quite a veteran. Being assigned to the branch company as a marketing manager this time, he holds a lot of resentment; could you meet with him?”
“Where does the resentment come from?”
Ning Fan asked quizzically, “Being assigned as a manager in a lucrative marketing department seems more like a wonderful opportunity.”
“That’s a question for you as the general manager; without comparison, there’s no harm.”
Ouyang Feifei handed a spreadsheet to Ning Fan, smiling, “You know Liu Yong has had his eye on the general manager position for a long time, currying favor up and down for years, and then you dropped in, stepping right over him. How could he not be upset?”
“So, it’s said that the one who ties the knot should untie it, and you must handle this yourself.”
Ouyang Feifei put away the pen, stood up, and helped tidy Ning Fan’s collar, softly saying, “I know you want the branch company to do well and don’t want to let Sister Ruolan down, so start with Manager Liu.”
“No problem.”
Ning Fan glanced at the information about Manager Liu handed over by Ouyang Feifei, memorizing the name “Liu Yong,” before curling his lips into a smile and snapping his fingers.
Leaving Ouyang Feifei to continue handling matters in the general manager’s office, Ning Fan whistled and headed to the marketing department.
Dropping in as a general manager, while someone who could have been the general manager ends up merely the marketing department chief, is likely to provoke resentment in anyone’s mind.
Regarding this, Ning Fan understood it quite well.
While calculating how to win over Liu Yong and eliminate his rebellious mindset, Ning Fan stepped into the marketing department and was suddenly surrounded by a strange atmosphere.
“Good morning, General Manager!”
“General Manager is here… should I go notify Manager Liu?”
As Ning Fan just entered, several voices timely greeted him.
However, most of the marketing department employees remained seated motionlessly, seemingly oblivious to his arrival.
With a small smile, Ning Fan wasn’t bothered. After mentally noting the faces of those who greeted him enthusiastically, he nodded at them before heading straight to the manager’s office.
“Manager Liu… what are you doing, let go, I have work to do.”
Upon approaching the office, a voice filled with shame and annoyance drew Ning Fan’s attention.