Chapter 156: Illusion or Reality (2)_1
"Girl, shall we go in, or do you want to watch the show?" Shangguan Qing asked softly. He knew she had some scores to settle with them, and seeing them embarrass themselves now would likely be quite a treat for her.
"Let’s watch for a while. I have a feeling I’ll see Brother Jie," Shangguan You said softly, her eyebrows curving. It would be great if we could meet.
"You girl," Shangguan Qing chuckled, his brow furrowing slightly before relaxing. The two of them watched from a distance. Amidst their quiet conversation and laughter, a portly figure emerged from the elevator. Director Li wiped sweat from his forehead, his chubby face glistening with perspiration as he stormed furiously toward the security guard.
"Get your security manager here to see me! Does the Lin Family employ guards who push customers out? Do you think you can still work for the Lin Family after this? The Lin Family doesn’t need guards who drive away guests! Go to the finance department and get your pay. You’re fired! Someone like you doesn’t deserve to be with the Lin Family. Your very presence on Lin Family property soils it!"
Director Li’s belly jiggled as he jabbed a finger at the security guard. The guard’s face turned ashen, and his hands clenched tightly.
"Director Li, I was just following orders! I haven’t violated any company policies. You can’t fire me!"
"I am Director Li, the company’s vice president! Who do you think you are? A mere security guard? What I say are the rules of the Lin Family!" Director Li bellowed, glaring down at the security guard he deemed presumptuous.
With Director Li’s arrival, the security manager and other relevant personnel hurried over. Seeing it was Vice President Li and hearing his outburst, many of their expressions soured. They, too, were merely following orders from higher-ups, all in accordance with company policy.
"If all of you want your entire department to be sent home packing, then keep blocking me! It’s your choice: sacrifice one person, or the whole department goes home!" Director Li threatened viciously. His expression then shifted, a smile spreading across his face as he extended a large hand toward Wanqian.
"Wanqian, these people must be new. They didn’t recognize you, and that’s why they stopped you at the door. Come on, whatever you’d like to buy, I’ll give you a 10% discount as an apology." Director Li took Wanqian’s small hand, stroking it a few times before letting go, his face brimming with an ingratiating smile. He had ongoing business dealings with the Shen Family and had benefited greatly from their association, so he naturally had to handle even this minor issue properly.
"Then I truly must thank you, Director Li. When Shen Cheng and I are free, we’ll be sure to treat you to a meal," Wanqian replied, a polite smile on her face.
"Of course, of course! There will be plenty of opportunities for a meal. No rush, no rush at all. Let’s go," Director Li said, his chubby face wreathed in smiles.
"HMPH! They dared to block me at the door! He can go home and fend for himself now! The Lin Family... pfft, what are they anyway?" Shen Jia gloated, smirking triumphantly at the dismissed security guard.