novelraw Chapter 0165 The Tool Person in Charge of Swiping Cards
Chapter 0165 The Tool Person in Charge of Swiping Cards
3 PM.
Limitless Building, top floor.
Sunlight streamed through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, illuminating the spacious CEO's office with a bright and airy feel.
Wen Ning, carrying an exquisite paper bag, pushed open the office door.
The paper bag contained her homemade hand-drip coffee and two freshly baked Basque mini cakes.
She just finished submitting the final draft of her art exhibition today and was in a great mood, so she made a special detour to visit the studio.
"President Jiang, what's the R&D budget for this quarter...?"
At the desk.
Su Qing was giving a report with a slight frown.
She wore a sharp black suit, and her aura was still that of a decisive and efficient CTO.
Upon hearing the door open, the two of them simultaneously looked up.
Jiang Ci's tense and cold face, which had been strained by the budget overrun, melted away the moment he saw Wen Ning.
He put down the pen in his hand.
He leaned back in his chair, and his cold, hard features softened noticeably.
"Are you done with your work?"
He asked aloud, his tone revealing undisguised indulgence.
"Yes, the drawing has been submitted."
Wen Ning walked over carrying the paper bag.
She wore a light gray chunky knit sweater with a French-style floral midi skirt today.
Lazy, carefree, yet radiating a bright glow nurtured by love.
She placed the paper bag on the coffee table.
"I just stopped by to drop by. Mr. Su is here too, perfect timing, I brought two cakes."
Su Qinghe submitted the report.
Looking at Wen Ning, her tense work attitude relaxed.
"Teacher Wen, your arrival is just in time. If I continue reporting, President Jiang will cut my budget."
Jiang Ci ignored Su Qing's teasing.
He stood up and walked to the coffee table.
She took the coat that Wen Ning had taken off with remarkable ease and hung it on the coat rack next to her.
Then I opened the paper bag, took out the still-steaming cup of coffee, and took a sip.
It's his favorite dark roast, without added sugar.
"We didn't deduct anything from your budget."
Jiang Ci, holding his coffee, turned to Su Qing to discuss business.
"We don't need to outsource the testing of the underlying architecture; let the second technical department do it themselves. That will save us money."
"OK."
Su Qing nodded.
After finishing her official report, her tense shoulders completely collapsed.
She walked to the coffee table and picked up the cake.
But her gaze was suddenly drawn to a bag that Wen Ning had placed on the sofa.
It was a rare leather handbag from the latest season of a certain luxury brand.
The color scheme is hazy blue, the leather texture is extremely unique, and the hardware has a subtle cool sheen in the sunlight.
Su Qing's eyes lit up instantly.
The radar of a career woman beeps precisely at this moment.
"Wen Ning".
Su Qing put down the cake, her gaze fixed intently on the bag.
"Is this the limited edition item from their early spring fashion show?"
"A hazy blue lizard skin?"
Wen Ning was getting tissues for Jiang Ci.
Upon hearing this, he immediately turned his head.
His eyes lit up.
It was like spies receiving a coded message.
"right!"
Wen Ning excitedly sat down on the sofa and took her bag.
"You saw that show too? I've been waiting for this bag for three whole months! My sales associate only told me yesterday that it had arrived!"
"This color is absolutely stunning."
Su Qing sat down directly next to Wen Ning and reached out to touch the extremely smooth leather.
"I had my eye on it too, but my sales associate said only three were allocated to China. How did you manage to get one?"
"I was just lucky."
Wen Ning opened the bag and showed Su Qing the lining inside.
"Moreover, it's very lightweight, not only good-looking but also surprisingly spacious. It can easily hold a tablet or documents."
"really."
Su Qing nodded in agreement.
"It would look absolutely stunning with a dark suit. This cool color scheme is the epitome of sophistication."
The art style changed abruptly in that instant.
One second, it was the serious and oppressive CEO's office.
The next second, it turned into an afternoon tea party for socialites and ladies.
Two women who were originally capable of handling their own jobs independently.
At this moment, their heads are touching, and their shoulders are close together.
We talked about everything from the leather of handbags to Paris Haute Couture Week; from the trending colors of early spring to which brand's cut is more slimming.
They chatted enthusiastically, their laughter echoing through the air.
Jiang Ci was holding a cup of coffee.
Stand aside.
They were completely ignored.
He looked at his wife, who was chatting animatedly on the sofa, and then at the CTO, who was usually cold and aloof but now had his eyes shining.
Some people couldn't get a word in edgewise.
"Ningning."
Jiang Ci was trying to make his presence felt.
"The coffee is a bit hot."
"Let it air dry for a while."
Wen Ning didn't even look up; she was holding her phone, showing Su Qing another picture in her album that was supposed to be a good place to buy something.
Jiang Ci: "..."
He put down his coffee cup.
He cleared his throat.
"Su Qing, the budget approval document hasn't been signed yet."
"It's on your desk, sign it yourself."
Su Qing didn't even lift her eyelids, her eyes fixed on Wen Ning's phone screen.
"Wen Ning, the green you described is indeed beautiful. But is the hardware silver or light gold?"
"Pale gold!"
Wen Ning enlarged the image.
"Look at this sheen, it's amazing!"
Jiang Ci fell silent.
He stood there, feeling like a superfluous ornament.
In this room, he has the highest authority and controls a company worth hundreds of billions.
However, he couldn't control the two women's enthusiasm for talking about bags.
He sighed.
Resigned, he turned around and walked back to his desk.
Sitting in the boss's chair, I picked up the pen and silently signed the report left by Su Qing.
there.
The discussion on the sofa had reached a fever pitch.
On Wen Ning's phone screen, a classic handbag from a certain brand is set to be released next month.
There are two colors.
One is emerald green, and the other is vintage red.
"This emerald is so beautiful!"
Wen Ning pointed at the screen, her tone full of amazement and longing.
"This green isn't old-fashioned at all; it's retro yet sophisticated. It's absolutely stunning with a coat."
Su Qing leaned closer to take a closer look.
Nodding in agreement.
"It really looks beautiful. It makes your skin look brighter. And it's rare to find such evenly colored emerald green leather."
"but……"
Wen Ning bit her lip and scrolled to the next picture.
"This retro red is absolutely stunning! Wearing it during the Lunar New Year will give you a powerful aura."
"Red is nice too."
Su Qing stroked her chin as she analyzed.
"However, the proportion of red items in the purchase quota is definitely higher, and it's more selective about the clothes. Green is more versatile."
"Really? You also think green is good?"
"Green is good. If you get it, can I borrow it for a couple of days?"
"Oh dear, what am I going to do..."
Wen Ning stared at the two bags on the screen, caught in a deep dilemma.
When faced with a stunning color, it's always hard to choose.
The two discussed it for a long time, but still couldn't reach a conclusion.
Sudden.
The air was silent for two seconds.
Wen Ning raised her head.
Su Qing also raised her head.
The two women looked away from their phone screens.
In unison.
Crossing half the office.
With extreme precision, they located Jiang Ci, who was sitting behind his desk, looking down at documents.
Jiang Ci is reviewing a contract submitted by the Ministry of Justice.
Suddenly I felt a chill down my back.
An instinct, like being watched by a wild beast, made his hand holding the pen pause for a moment.
He slowly raised his head.
What met their eyes were two bright, expectant, and suggestive eyes.
Wen Ning blinked her watery, deer-like eyes as she looked at him.
Her expression was innocent, yet slightly ingratiating.
Su Qing pushed up his non-existent glasses, his eyes full of mockery, as if to say, "President Jiang, let's see how you perform."
Jiang Ci: "..."
He knew Wen Ning's eyes all too well.
This is the expression she always makes when she wants something but is too shy to ask directly.
This time, however, there was also Su Qing, who was stirring things up.
Jiang Ci put down his pen.
Lean back in the chair.
He sighed, a mixture of helplessness and indulgence.
"How much?"
He spoke directly, not bothering to ask any unnecessary questions.
"Not expensive at all!"
Wen Ning immediately chimed in, her eyes crinkling with laughter.
"Adding them all up, it's only..."
She gestured a number.
"Furthermore, Su Qing said that her sales associate (SA) can get these two items directly from stock without needing to purchase additional stock!"
That's it, the road is all paved.
Jiang Ci looked at the two women on the sofa.
One is his wife whom he dotes on to the core, and the other is his business partner who fights alongside him.
What else can we do?
He opened the drawer of his desk.
He took out a black card holder from it.
A slender finger twitched inside.
He held a black card with unlimited credit limit, printed with intricate dark patterns between his fingers.
He stood up.
I strode over to the coffee table.
He did not hand the card to Wen Ning.
Instead, it was handed directly to Su Qing.
Su Qing raised an eyebrow and reached out to take it.
"purchase."
Jiang Ci's voice was low, carrying a hint of resigned helplessness, yet also revealing his unique domineering and doting nature.
"Buy both colors."
He glanced at Wen Ning's eyes, which lit up instantly, and couldn't help but smile.
"If you like it, don't overthink it."
"One for each of you, or both are yours. You can divide them among yourselves."
Su Qing held the black card and twirled it between her fingers.
He smiled like a fox that had just stolen some fish.
"President Jiang is magnanimous."
"Teacher Wen, tonight's expenses will be paid by Young Master Jiang."
Wen Ning jumped up from the sofa happily.
She grabbed Jiang Ci's neck and gave him a big kiss on the cheek.
"Thank you, honey!"
"My husband is the best!"
Jiang Ci took the opportunity to put his arm around her waist.
I felt completely relaxed after being called "husband" in that sweet and affectionate way.
What budget overruns? What complicated contracts?
At this moment, everything has become insignificant.
"Alright, take your time choosing."
He released Wen Ning and pinched her cheek.
"Remember to have the driver take you home after you're done watching. I might have to work overtime tonight."
"Okay~"
Wen Ning nodded obediently.
He immediately turned around and rushed back to Su Qing's side.
"Hurry! Message your SA! It'll be gone if you're too late!"
"What's the rush? With the card in hand, I have the world at my fingertips."
Su Qing skillfully opened the chat interface.
Jiang Ci stood to the side.
Watching those two girls re-immerse themselves in the world of bags, as happy as two little girls who had received their favorite toys.
All I could hear was their chattering discussion.
He shook his head.
A gentle smile played on her lips, one that she herself was unaware of.
What can we do?
The wife I chose myself.
The CTO I value.
Jiang Ci turned around.
I walked back behind that cold, large desk.
Pull out a chair and sit down.
He flipped open the contract he hadn't finished reading earlier.
His eyes regained their clarity and sharpness.
They were even more focused than before.
I need to work hard to earn money.
Jiang Ci thought to himself.
after all.
There's this one ancestor in my family who loves buying bags.
There's also a partner in the company who might "collude" with her at any time.
Instead of going back to work hard, they should go back to their jobs.
How can we let them stay this happy forever?
The sound of keyboard typing and the occasional soft laughter coming from the sofa.
They intertwined in this spacious office.
That's right.
The most vibrant and authentic human experience.