Fox Song

Chapter 42 Confusing
Hangzhou, Qianqiu Group headquarters.

Jiang He looked at the computer screen in front of him, his face changing from gloomy to bright, as if he was worried about something.

There was a cup of hot coffee next to the computer, still steaming. He took a sip from the cup and then put it on the desk.

Then, his hands quickly tapped on the keyboard, and a series of words danced on the screen.

Tuk-tuk-tuk...

Soon, there were three soft knocks on the door.

"Come in!" Jiang He collected his thoughts and sat upright on the chair.

The door opened gently and Bai Zixuan's secretary Ding Ling walked in.

She was in her twenties, wearing a business suit, full of youth, but her face was a little pale and haggard.

"Boss Jiang, do you have something to talk to me about?"

Ding Ling closed the door gently, walked forward and asked.

"Yes!" Jiang He had already stood up when he saw her come in, and nodded slightly in response.

Then he stretched out his hand and gestured to the chair next to him, "Sit down and talk!"

Upon hearing this, Ding Ling sat down slowly, but she couldn't help feeling a little uneasy.

She was Bai Zixuan's secretary, and she didn't have much direct contact with Jiang He. Of course, she and her colleagues often talked about the group's management in private, and made some comments based on her personal preferences.

However, everyone unanimously praised Jiang He more than criticized him. Jiang He bought shares in Qianqiu Group a year ago, and later took the initiative to join the senior management of Qianqiu. He handed over the chairmanship of the Yangtze River Logistics Company, which he founded, to his partners, and was willing to work for Qianqiu Group. His behavior was really incredible. However, because of this, he also won the favor and recognition of Qianqiu people, including her.

However, when Jiang He was at Changjiang Logistics, he was famous for his military-style management. After he came to Qianqiu, he brought this style with him. He always did things vigorously and decisively, never dragged his feet, and had very strict requirements for his employees, so some subordinates sometimes complained.

Now Ding Ling's immediate supervisor Bai Zixuan was not around, so Jiang He called her over. She couldn't help but worry if Jiang He had discovered some omissions in her work, and was disciplining her on behalf of Bai Zixuan?

You know, she had also heard about the intimate relationship between Jiang He and Bai Zixuan that was widely rumored in the group.

At this moment, Ding Ling's heart was in turmoil. Jiang He naturally didn't know, but he could still see that she was a little nervous.

"I didn't ask you to come here today to discuss work." Jiang He said, "I heard...your mother was hospitalized yesterday?"

"Well, it's a heart attack caused by high blood pressure..." Ding Ling was stunned, and her eyes became moist when she thought of her mother who was still in the hospital.

"How is he now? Is his condition serious?" Jiang He asked with a worried look on his face.

"Thank you, Mr. Jiang, for your concern. He is out of danger this morning."

"That's good!" Jiang He nodded and sighed, "The company has a lot of affairs and the work is hard, but you also have to take care of your family and pay more attention to them..."

Ding Ling was stunned when she heard this, and wondered what was wrong with the big man in front of her.

You know, although he has not been here for a long time, Jiang He has made several reports for them. He repeatedly emphasized the need to have a professional spirit that regards the company as home, to sacrifice the self for the greater good, and to achieve a wonderful life. During the period, he also talked about his example of living and eating in the company when he founded the logistics company.

Although Ding Ling's expression quickly returned to normal, Jiang He seemed to have seen through her thoughts from her words and expressions.

He relaxed his brows and smiled, "Actually, I don't mean anything else. You are the chairman's secretary and have been working in the company for three or four years. Chairman Bai is not here. If you have any needs, just tell me and I will try my best to help you solve them."

"This... Thank you, Mr. Jiang! If I need anything, I will definitely ask Mr. Jiang for help." When Ding Ling heard this, she secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"Well, we are all family. It would be better if we could be more friendly!" Jiang He paused and asked, "Now that you are back to work at the company, is there anyone taking care of your mother?" "Yes, my brother rushed back from school early this morning." Ding Ling's younger brother Ding Li is still attending university in another province. After hearing the news, he rushed back specially.

"Oh, I should!" Jiang He thought for a moment and said, "I see that you are not in a good mental state. You didn't sleep well all night, right? Why don't you go back to see your mother first and take a rest at the same time."

"This?" Ding Ling's heart was lifted again, and she hesitated, "Boss Jiang, no need for that, I can hold on, I still have some work to do..."

"It doesn't matter. Just hand over the task at hand to Xiao Jia and ask him to help. Just tell him what I said. Go!" Jiang He waved his hand and said in a tone that left no room for doubt.

Little Jia is called Jia Lu, and she is Jiang He's assistant. It is said that she was born on the road, so she was named Jia Lu. She is smart and has a good relationship with Ding Ling.

"Well... okay, I'll pass it on now..." Ding Ling hesitated for a moment, but finally stopped arguing and stood up and said.

"Yeah, okay." Jiang He nodded.

Ding Ling turned sideways and was about to leave.

"Wait a minute!" Jiang He suddenly remembered something and called her.

Ding Ling stopped and watched him open his office drawer, take out an envelope from it, and hand it to her.

"What is this?" Ding Ling asked in confusion as she took it. The envelope was bulging, and she didn't know what it contained.

"You are a veteran employee of the company and a capable assistant to the chairman. The chairman is away and your mother suddenly fell ill. I am very worried. However, I am busy with the cooperation with Dingcheng now and I don't have time to visit..." Jiang He explained sincerely, "This is a small amount of consolation money. I hope you don't mind. It's just a token of my gratitude."

"This..." Ding Ling looked at Jiang He, her heart skipped a beat, and she couldn't even utter a polite word.

He looked at himself with a faint smile on his face.

"Then I'd rather obey your command. Thank you, Mr. Jiang. Thank you!"

"You're welcome. But you don't have to tell other people about this money, including other administrative staff. After all, not every employee can enjoy this kind of treatment..." Jiang He said meaningfully, "Only you and I know about this."

Ding Ling was stunned for a moment, then said, "Well, I understand. I won't mention it to anyone else."

"Well, very good." Jiang He smiled, "It's okay, you put the envelope and go back first!" Ding Ling nodded, put the envelope into the inner pocket of her clothes, then said goodbye and left.

The door closed quietly and the room returned to silence.

Jiang He sat on a large old wooden chair, leaning against the back, his chin resting on his hand, looking thoughtful.

After thinking for a long time, he sighed, picked up a beautiful cigarette case from the table, opened the lid and took out a cigar. He paused the cigar on the table, then skillfully cut the slit with a V-shaped cigar cutter.

"Click!" The small blue flame of the lighter began to jump.

After the cigar is preheated, it burns evenly on the flame.

"Whoa—" Jiang He took a light breath and then exhaled a light smoke.

In the smoke, there seemed to be a graceful figure of a woman looming in it.

What is she doing?

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(End of this chapter)