My boss betrayed me

"Where is Manager Su?" Nangong Yue asked expectantly.

I kept thinking in my mind: "I finally get to meet this great man. I wonder if this meeting will bring me good fortune or bad luck."

"I live here, on the first floor." Nangong Yue turned her head and glanced at Liuli, her eyes revealing endless helplessness and loss, as if she was telling him, "It seems that the beautiful fantasy of shopping is completely shattered."

I sighed and complained in my heart: "Alas, my carefully planned shopping plan is going to be ruined again. It's really true that plans can't keep up with changes.

But being able to talk to Manager Su might be a rare godsend opportunity."

Then he said to the woman, "It may not be appropriate to ask Manager Su to treat us again."

"Go back and tell him that if he wants to have a chat, I have to host it."

"Let's go to the restaurant now. If you don't show up in fifteen minutes, I'll think you're not paying me a visit. Let's go shopping. Go!"

"Okay." The woman responded and hurried off to report.

Seeing her walk away, Liuli curled her lips and muttered reluctantly, "Why, you really want to treat me? I'm really speechless."

"I ate his meal for free last time. This time I have a chance to pay him back, so we're even now." Nangong Yue said firmly with a determined look on his face.

"We have to be extra careful when it comes to treating people to dinner. We can't be confused with those women who casually accept men's treats. We can't be the 'naive' who knows nothing."

But I was thinking: "A person should have principles and backbone. He should not take advantage of others and let others look down on him. This time, I must show my position and attitude when I return the invitation. There must be no ambiguity."

Liuli nodded thoughtfully to show her understanding.

Nangong Yue locked the door, and the two of them walked downstairs side by side and strode towards the restaurant.

As they were not sure how many people would come, they chose a rather spacious round table to sit at.

Ten minutes later, Shang Shuli strode in with his head held high and an extraordinary demeanor.

The gentlemanly male secretary was still following him.

"Where is the lady just now?" Nangong Yue asked curiously.

That expression seemed to be filled with big question marks.

I kept guessing and thinking in my mind: "Why didn't the lady come? Is there something special? Don't let it affect the subsequent communication."

"I went home." Shang Shuli answered slowly and calmly.

"Sending her to Xiamen is a good opportunity for her to visit her hometown. Isn't this the best of both worlds?"

There were only four of them, and the original table seemed too big, so they moved to a slightly smaller square table.

Shang Shuli gladly accepted the role of the guest, picked up the menu and ordered the dishes neatly, then said with a smile on his face and a proud look on his face: "This is the first time I've been invited to a banquet by a lady.

"Miss Xia always has her own unique way of dealing with people. She is very individual, simply 666!" Everyone can hear that Shang Shuli's words have a deeper meaning.

However, Nangong Yue didn't take it to heart at all. She just smiled slightly and muttered to herself: "Let's not bother with you about this."

This return invitation is purely out of courtesy.

But at the same time, he was also worried: "I don't know what he thinks of my manuscript, and whether he will still hold a negative view." The table was soon filled with wine, drinks and dishes, which were delicious.

Nangong Yue politely and courteously invited the guests to dine, while he himself sat quietly aside, his expression as calm as water, without any disturbance.

But in my mind, I kept thinking: "I don't know if this meal can successfully solve some key problems. I hope it won't be just a false joy and a waste of time."

In order to keep the atmosphere from getting dull, Liuli blinked her eyes, smiled sweetly and found a new topic to ask: "Manager Su, you are a professional bookseller. How come you are late for this national manuscript bidding event? I am really confused by this operation."

Shang Shuli replied calmly and leisurely: "According to my experience, the first two days are just a wait-and-see phase, and there won't be any substantial progress."

"Besides, we have already sent people here in advance, and we have found three manuscripts that are more suitable for us, which will cost about 100,000 Dragon Coins. Although I just arrived, I know as much as you do, including the fact that someone wants to buy Miss Xia's manuscript for 80,000 Dragon Coins."

"You still have a chance to laugh at me." Nangong Yue raised her eyebrows slightly, with a bit of stubbornness and unyielding spirit in her eyes, and reminded bluntly.

"Don't let your imagination run wild!" I thought to myself, "I'll see what you're up to. I won't be fooled by you and be led by your nose."

This sentence undoubtedly hit the key point of this meeting.

Shang Shuli neither admitted it readily nor denied it firmly.

The failure of the book deal with Men Fengkou really made him lose face. He had originally arrogantly offered a price of 60,000 yuan, fully expecting the other party to be flattered and grateful, but he did not expect the ending to be so embarrassing and shameful.

When he learned that Nangong Yue's manuscript was priced at one million Dragon Coins, he couldn't help but sneer.

In his eyes, an unknown woman's debut work was priced so high that it was unbelievably naive, boundlessly arrogant, and extremely ignorant of the world.

Therefore, he immediately came up with the idea of ​​inviting Nangong Yue to a banquet, wanting to wish her success in person, and then wait and see how she would end up in a miserable state and make a fool of herself.

Unexpectedly, Nangong Yue took the initiative to point it out, which made him not know how to respond for a moment and he was at a loss.

Shang Shuli smiled awkwardly and said, "Now that I think about it, 60,000 Dragon Coins is indeed a bit low, but I still think the price of 1 million Dragon Coins is too shocking."

Can you tell me what is the basis of your price? Honey, don't hide it. "

Nangong Yue looked serious, and answered carefully and word by word: "The manuscript was sent to Shengjing for appraisal by an authoritative person. The expert affirmed the value of the manuscript and made suggestions for revision. I also made revisions meticulously and diligently according to the suggestions. This is the basis."

"Of course, one million Dragon Coins is just an expected price, and perhaps it's an extreme reaction when one is desperate. However, being laughed at once can at least broaden one's horizons, and it can be considered as accumulating experience points. Oli Ge!"

I silently encouraged myself in my heart: "No matter what, I must state my reasons confidently and confidently, and I can't let anyone look down on me."

"You have overlooked the brand effect," Shang Shuli said. "Your work is indeed unique, and I admire it, but you are not famous after all."

"If your work is signed by a famous author, the situation will be completely different. You should understand this principle."

Nangong Yue raised her head slightly, a trace of stubbornness and determination flashed across her face, and she said without hesitation and decisively: "I already know that I am destined to make a fool of myself this time. If you want to see a joke, then I tell you, you can see it now, without having to wait until the bidding is over. I am not afraid of being laughed at by you!"

I thought to myself: "I can't lose to him in terms of momentum. I have to have backbone even if I make a fool of myself."

"At worst, I can start all over again. I don't believe that there will be no success. I will definitely prove my ability and make everyone look at me with new eyes!"

Shang Shuli was confused and asked, "Then why did you come to Xiamen?"