Supreme Heir Son-in-law

Chapter 1302 - 1301: Pouring Coffee

"Where is the chairman? Isn’t there a meeting? How come he’s not here yet?"

Zhuge asked, and Secretary Li gave a troubled smile, "Mr. Zhuge, my apologies, the chairman had to step out for something. He went to the hospital and said in a text just now that he’d be back in three minutes. Please wait here for a moment. Do you need some tea? I can pour you a cup."

The CEO had made it very clear to avoid offending Mr. Zhuge. Otherwise, everything would be reported to the old chairman, making things difficult. However, it seems Mr. Zhuge is already offended, so Secretary Li was particularly anxious at the moment, quickly changing the topic by offering tea.

But having been in the business world for many years, Mr. Zhuge wasn’t one to be easily swayed by a secretary, so his gaze turned cold. Secretary Li hurriedly stood up straight, not daring to exhale, and observing this, each branch president kept Mr. Zhuge in mind, realizing his influence.

"It’s already at this time, more than half an hour late. All the branch presidents are waiting for him, and he’s at the hospital. Saying he’ll return in five minutes sounds easy from you. How do you have the face to make others wait here? And what is your job? Why didn’t you properly entertain the branch presidents before I arrived? Do the branch presidents not deserve your hospitality in your eyes?"

Hearing Mr. Zhuge’s words, Secretary Li felt a jolt in his heart. The chairman looked down on these branch presidents, so Secretary Li hadn’t been mindful, not expecting Mr. Zhuge to target him directly.

This won’t do. If Mr. Zhuge can’t dismiss the chairman, he could certainly take it out on a mere secretary.

Thinking about this, cold sweat poured down, his eyes darted around, "Mr. Zhuge, this isn’t my fault. I was organizing documents for the chairman, so I might have neglected the branch presidents a bit. I’ll immediately have someone serve tea to them and hope the presidents won’t mind."

The branch presidents wouldn’t dare mind the chairman’s secretary, so with gloomy faces, they could only shake their heads.

But one person was different. Xu Ke acted as if he couldn’t understand words, "By the way, remember when you ask for tea, I don’t really like tea. Please get me coffee with five parts sugar, but make sure it’s hot."

Everyone: "..."

At this moment, Secretary Li’s face turned even uglier. He was only speaking for the sake of it but didn’t expect someone to disregard decorum like this. How did this person become a branch president when everyone else is fawning over him, yet he’s so obnoxious?

But the words had already been spoken, and Secretary Li was particularly embarrassed, "Do you really need coffee?"

Following Xu Ke, Secretary Zhou really just wanted to leave with his president, so he nodded earnestly, "Our president needs a cup of coffee to wake up at this time. It’s really bothering you, Secretary Li."

Now everyone realized that it’s not just the branch president who lacks insight, even this secretary lacks awareness. The headquarters’ secretary would never serve coffee to you.

Secretary Li was particularly speechless, but the words had already been said, irreversible. So he could only instruct someone next to him to get the coffee, "You go fetch a cup of coffee for the president."

But just after saying that, a cool voice came from beside, "Since you proposed to serve coffee, why don’t you do it yourself? After all, the chairman hasn’t arrived yet."

Secretary Li’s face turned awkward, unbelievingly turning to look at Mr. Zhuge. When he saw Zhuge was serious, he opened his mouth, glanced at Xu Ke, hoping Xu Ke would reconsider the coffee. But unexpectedly, Xu Ke, very seriously said, "Since Secretary Li will personally do it, I do appreciate it, and please make sure it’s hot; I don’t like cold coffee."

Everyone was almost speechless, wishing the branch president would shut up. His words were venomous, seeing that Secretary Li’s face looked like it could drop ink.

But the branch president had no tact, so another president snorted, "This branch president, didn’t you drink water when coming to headquarters? So thirsty, asking the chairman’s secretary to serve you. What is your status?"

"If you didn’t drink water, drink more coffee back at your branch. Don’t come to headquarters embarrassing us. Has your branch only developed this much? Relying on the headquarters for water, your branch doesn’t seem to be doing well this year."

After the other president finished speaking, Xu Ke remained calm as if he didn’t hear the sarcasm.

"Indeed, I didn’t drink water before coming. If you want, why not ask Secretary Li for a cup as well? If not, close your mouth; my drinking hasn’t hindered you, has it?"

The other president’s face flushed instantly; he lacked the thick skin of Xu Ke. Being told off by Xu Ke, he only felt his face burn. Surely, Xu Ke wouldn’t say it in front of everyone?

But he couldn’t do anything about Xu Ke, just snorted, and Secretary Li, seeing Xu Ke’s arrogance and impoliteness, just shook his head and went to get Xu Ke the coffee, hoping the chairman comes soon to deal with this insolent branch president because this behavior undoubtedly reflects poor performance.

While resenting internally, his actions didn’t stop. After pouring the coffee for Xu Ke, Xu Ke even took a sip and commented, "This coffee is well-served, just a bit low on water temperature. If the temperature were a bit higher, the flavor would improve. Hope you improve next time since I’ll be coming back."

Secretary Li nearly vomited; how could someone be so shameless? Acting like this, there’s no way he’ll return next time. With such little sense, surely the chairman will fire him shortly. Next time, a different president is needed because I can’t handle this again.

Mr. Zhuge, however, was holding back laughter, surprised by how humorous Xu Ke was.

He even seriously responded to Xu Ke: "Since Mr. Xu Ke likes this coffee, maybe you can ask the chairman for Secretary Li. His skill is decent; taking him back to your branch to make coffee is possible."

Upon hearing this, the secretary’s complexion changed immediately. As the secretary for the headquarters’ chairman, how could he frequently make coffee for someone?

Considering his status, he felt utterly humiliated, "Mr. Zhuge, please don’t joke around."