My boss betrayed me

"Is there something wrong?" Nangong Yue asked, but she was thinking about Shang Shuli's call.

"Of course there is something wrong!" Liuli said loudly.

"You, don't go back. Come with me to interview an old policeman. Just think of it as a temporary errand for me."

"Xia Muchu has been away for the past few days, and I've noticed that you look like you've lost your soul and are listless all day. Come out and move around, relax, maybe your luck will turn!"

"Besides, you have an important appointment at 7pm. There's no need to run back home."

"Did Shang Shuli call?" Nangong Yue's eyes lit up and she asked anxiously.

Without waiting for Liuli to answer, she was sure of the answer herself and then asked again,

"Why didn't he just tell me directly, instead of calling you?"

"Let's go, let's go. I'll talk to you slowly after we get in the car. You can't go back today anyway." Liuli didn't say anything and pulled her out of the restaurant.

Sitting in the car and watching the rain, the comfortable and cozy feeling is simply incomparable.

Because the road was slippery due to the rain, Liuli drove very slowly. She looked at the road with full concentration while saying,

"Shang Shuli called me at noon and asked you to meet at Tianfu Restaurant at 7pm. This time he took the initiative to treat us. He was afraid that you would refuse to have dinner together, so he called me and didn't give you a chance to refuse."

"What does this mean?" Nangong Yue frowned and said with a confused look on his face.

"When I talk about this, I get so nervous that my heart is about to jump out of my chest. Sometimes I think this manuscript will definitely shock the world, and sometimes I think it's just a joke. Didn't you ask Shang Shuli if there is any hope that this manuscript will be published?"

"I asked, but his mouth was as tight as if it was locked." Liuli shrugged helplessly.

Nangong Yue racked her brains and said,

"After all, we have met him once before. Maybe he feels that rejecting us face to face is too cruel and heartless, so he uses this seemingly humane method, just like those roundabout ways used in diplomatic occasions."

"As the saying goes, people tend to get confused easily in things. I think you are too nervous." Liuli rolled her eyes at her.

"Even if the manuscript is rejected, so what? Maybe he just has no vision! Don't forget, there was a famous writer whose manuscript was rejected by eight publishers, but it still became a world-famous masterpiece in the end. Maybe you will be the next miracle!"

After hearing this, Nangong Yue felt a little more confident, but still shook her head and asked expectantly,

"Will you come with me tonight?"

Liuli said with a smile: "Baozi, at such a critical moment in history, how can I be absent!

When you become a famous writer in the future, it would be unacceptable if you didn't mention me in your memoirs.

I mean, I must be there!"

At this moment, the breeze outside the window was blowing gently, and the leaves were rustling, as if adding a different atmosphere to the conversation.

Liuli said this, winking mischievously and making a "yeah" gesture.

"Don't make a scene here."

Nangong Yue said with a worried look on her face, her brows furrowed and her hands folded across her chest, "What worries me most right now is how this will end, and instead of helping me calm down, you're making a fuss here.

I'm really drunk! "

Liuli was full of confidence and said with great excitement: "I have carefully read the manuscript and I really think it is great!

Highly readable and attractive.

As the saying goes, those in authority are confused, but onlookers know clearly.

I am still very confident in my appreciation. Although I dare not assert that it is priceless, it is definitely a valuable treasure.

And as far as I know, Shang Shu Li is a man who will not do anything without benefit, and he will not treat you to a meal for no reason. Maybe he really has something to ask of you.

Oli, give it to me!"

Nangong Yue didn't dare to hold such an optimistic idea and was full of trepidation.

Nangong Yue said: "I feel so empty inside right now, and you keep trying to ruin my reputation and embarrass me. What on earth are you thinking?

It’s so hard for me!”

As she spoke, she stamped her feet anxiously.

Liuli said slowly: "Outsiders can just watch the fun, while insiders can see the tricks.

"Baozi, don't panic, stay calm!"

At this time, the sunset glow in the sky was like gorgeous brocade, dyeing the sky colorful, but Nangong Yue had no intention of appreciating the beautiful scenery.

Nangong Yue knew that Liuli wanted to take her out to relax, and she actually worked as a temporary worker for Liuli for the entire afternoon.

When Liuli was interviewing, she was always by the side helping to take notes. Listening to the simple and honest old policeman with a weathered face talking about his experiences and his love for his job, she was filled with many emotions.

I was busy until 6:30 and finally finished. This afternoon was indeed much more enjoyable than staying at home.

Shang Shuli had already arrived at Tianfu Restaurant in advance, and his secretary was still following him.

At this time, the street outside the restaurant was busy with traffic and people.

There were seats for four people neatly arranged on the table, ready to be served as soon as the guests arrived.

Seeing Nangong Yue and Liuli coming, Shang Shuli hurriedly stood up, smiling, handed the menu to Nangong Yue and asked her to order.

Nangong Yue was puzzled and couldn't guess the other party's intention behind this meal.

Although she had no expectation of reaching an agreement with Shang Shuli on the manuscript, Shang Shuli's attitude towards the manuscript was crucial.

She put down the menu, smiled, and said in a neither humble nor arrogant manner: "Mr. Shang, there must be a reason for any invitation.

If we just want to discuss the manuscript, there is no need to spend so much money. I will never eat a meal that I shouldn't eat. You should just talk about the manuscript directly.

We don’t play games!”

This is said very cleverly.

Liuli knew clearly in her heart that Nangong Yue was hinting to the other party that if he was not interested in the work, he should stop beating around the bush and just come clean.

Shang Shuli said slowly, "Don't worry, let's talk while we eat."

Liuli, as a bystander, said half-jokingly and half-seriously: "The show hasn't even started yet, but Manager Su, you've already started laying the groundwork for bargaining. It's a bit cheap for a big businessman like you to play such a trick, right?

We can’t do that!”

Shang Shuli waved his hands quickly, looking a little nervous, with a few beads of sweat on his forehead, and said, "I didn't mean that, absolutely not.

Miss Xia is able to create such high-quality works, her intelligence and knowledge are both top-notch. How dare I play tricks in front of you?

To be honest, I really like this manuscript, but I'm not sure what price you are going to offer, Miss Xia.

What I mean is, even if the deal doesn't go through, at least I can make a friend, and there may be opportunities for cooperation in the future.

yyds! "

Nangong Yue's heart, which had been hanging in her throat, finally settled back down. She breathed a sigh of relief, but her face remained calm as she said, "Manager Su..."

Shang Shuli said again: "It's not urgent, let's talk while we eat."

Liuli joked as a bystander, "Manager Su has already laid the groundwork for bargaining before the show even begins. Isn't it ungentlemanly for a big businessman to play small tricks?

Open up the pattern!"

"That's really disrespectful."

Shang Shuli looked embarrassed and said with his hands spread out.

Seeing Nangong Yue’s serious and solemn expression, Liuli quickly struck while the iron was hot, put a hand on Nangong Yue’s shoulder and said, “Ayue, I am your middleman, if you don’t give face to Mr. Shang, you are not giving face to me.

It's not the first time we meet each other. We are all friends, so don't take it too seriously.

It’s absolutely right to listen to my advice! "

At this time, the lights in the restaurant were soft and warm, illuminating everyone's face.

Nangong Yue had no choice but to pick up the recipe again and gently flip through the pages with her fingers.

After the food and drinks were served, everyone symbolically tasted a few bites. Shang Shuli got to the point, leaning forward slightly and saying, "Miss Xia, this manuscript was accepted by a company employee. I also took a rough look at it. Please give me a price."

Nangong Yue felt more at ease and became more calm and steady.

She thought for a moment and replied calmly and gently: "Manager Su, I can only tell you this: this manuscript will participate in the manuscript bidding held in Xiamen in September this year.

I sent the manuscript to Zhanjiang in the hope that we could reach a cooperation, and I also hope that your quotation would be almost the same as the marked price of the manuscript.

Of course, the possibility of this happening may be very slim, but I have to give it a try.

Just charge and it’s over! "

Shang Shuli remained silent for a long time.

He is a veteran in this business and naturally knows what it means to put this manuscript up for bidding.

After a long time, he asked, "Then please tell me, what is the price?"

Nangong Yue muttered to herself: Who the hell knows what the price is!

She smiled and said calmly:

"I need your opinion as a reference. If the gap is too big, it will be useless for me to say anything.

Those who understand will understand!"

"In other words, Miss Xia has no intention of cooperating at all?"

Although Shang Shuli tried his best to suppress it, he could not hide the displeasure on his face.

"On the contrary,"

Nangong Yue said calmly, "I came to Zhanjiang just for that one percent hope of cooperation.

Try your best and your bicycle will turn into a motorcycle! "

"Ok."

Shang Shuli glanced at the secretary and said, "Bring out the contract."