They had the intention but not the courage. If they displeased this General Manager Guo and got fired, it would be more loss than gain.
Although the car sales industry was not doing well, other sectors were still viable.
If worse came to worst, they could ask General Manager Xiao for a favor and work in real estate or other fields, where the earnings were not bad.
Besides, weren't there benefits like being the top seller?
Who could say they would always be at the bottom? What if a big client showed up?
Wouldn't that turn things around instantly?
Guo Xuyang was unaware of the women's thoughts. He walked over to Hou Li's table.
"Everyone seems to be having a good time today, but you haven't touched your drink. Is the food not to your liking, or is the wine unsatisfactory?"
"No, General Manager Guo. I haven't been feeling very well recently, so please forgive me."
Hou Li quickly stood up and said.
"Since that's the case, there's no need for cold water.
A glass of red wine would be better than drinking cold water."
Guo Xuyang glanced at Hou Li's abdomen and said.
"Thank you for your concern, General Manager Guo. I'll toast you."
Hou Li said, poured a glass of plain water with grace, and took a small sip.
"It's just a minor ailment. Listen to me, a glass of red wine should help you recover."
Guo Xuyang did not drink the baijiu in his hand but continued to look at Hou Li.
Hou Li certainly didn't believe Guo Xuyang's words, thinking he was deliberately trying to trick her into drinking.
"General Manager Guo, I'm not a three-year-old child. Do you think I'm easily fooled?"
"This is my exclusive secret recipe, specifically for treating infertility. You can ask General Manager Xiao about it."
Guo Xuyang said with a serious expression.
Hou Li was surprised that Guo Xuyang actually knew about her situation and felt a little embarrassed.
She hadn't expected Guo Xuyang to bring this up in front of everyone.
"General Manager Guo, if this wine doesn't cure me, I'll hold you responsible."
Hou Li blinked her eyes and said.
"That depends on whether General Manager Xiao agrees. I have no problem with it."
"But you just said I had no chance earlier."
"Circumstances change. Earlier, it was about not accepting rewards without merit.
Now, if I cure your ailment, I naturally won't refuse."
Guo Xuyang said with a smile.
"Yangzi, have you had too much to drink?
You're actually teasing my employee in front of so many people."
Xiao Yun said indignantly.
"I didn't. Hou Li herself said she wanted to hold me responsible.
I can't just say I was talking nonsense."
"Hou Li, if you believe what General Manager Guo says, then drink this glass of red wine. It won't hurt you.
What if it actually works? Then you'll have gained."
A woman with large eyes said.
"Exactly. Even if it doesn't work, you can hold General Manager Guo responsible openly."
Another woman with wavy long hair said.
"Alright then, as they say, listen to advice and you'll eat well. I'll have a glass of red wine today."
Hou Li said, picked up an opened bottle of red wine, poured a full glass, and prepared to drink it.
"Hold on."
Guo Xuyang reached out and stopped her, then poured a little baijiu into her red wine.
"There, drink it. Xiao Yun, get her a bowl of mutton soup."
"This?"
Hou Li hesitated. She didn't understand why Guo Xuyang was adding baijiu to her wine.
Anyone who had drunk knew that mixing red wine, baijiu, and beer would make you easily drunk and feel very unwell.
"If you believe me, then drink it."
Guo Xuyang said.
The others present felt that Guo Xuyang had the potential to be a con artist.
Were they not afraid she would hold them responsible for fooling Hou Li, or was this a tactic to attract Hou Li?
That was beyond their comprehension.
"Alright then, General Manager Guo, I'll toast you."
Hou Li said and drank it down in one gulp.
She felt a burning sensation as the alcohol went down her throat, and soon reached her stomach.
Then, it exploded like a cannonball, spreading throughout her entire body.
"Xiao Yun, give her the mutton soup and have her drink it all at once."
Guo Xuyang turned to Xiao Yun and said.
"Here, Hou Li, quickly drink this to settle your stomach."
Hou Li didn't bother with pleasantries and quickly finished the mutton soup in one go.
"If you want more, help yourself. The hotter the mutton soup, the better."
Guo Xuyang added.
Hou Li quickly served herself another portion from the large basin and drank it down, only then feeling slightly more comfortable.
"I've had my drink. Congratulations."
Guo Xuyang said, tilting his head and drinking the wine in his glass.
"That's it?"
Hou Li was still a bit skeptical.
Not only was she skeptical, but everyone present, including Xiao Yun, didn't believe it.
"What do you think? If you don't believe me, you can go to the hospital for a check-up.
Of course, if possible, try not to be intimate with your husband for the next day or two.
If you want to conceive this month, it's best to wait five days. At that time, the child you have will be smart and beautiful."
Guo Xuyang's words made everyone present think he was a complete charlatan.
What's more, he made them feel that this guy was quite lecherous.
Dozens of people in the hall were listening to him flirt with Hou Li.
Whether it was about infertility or being intimate with her husband, the guy said it all so smoothly, without any hint of embarrassment, causing Hou Li to blush profusely.
Although she was quite bold, she couldn't tolerate Guo Xuyang's teasing.
"Yangzi, I think you could set up a stall outside."
Xiao Yun said from behind.
"What do you mean?"
"Master of miraculous cures, adept at fortune-telling. You'd be a perfect mystic."
Xiao Yun said with a smile.
"You don't believe me either? Then forget it. I'll just treat it as a performance for everyone."
Guo Xuyang said, then looked at Hou Li again and said.
"Of course, if you believe what I say, then follow my advice.
Alright, you all enjoy your meal. I'll go to the next table."
"General Manager Guo, is what you said true?"
Hou Li was still half-believing and half-doubting.
"You can try. I usually don't lie."
Guo Xuyang waved his hand at her and then went to the table where Guo Xuhui was.
"Brother Hui, you didn't perform very well today?"
"I can't anymore. I drank a bit too much today."
Guo Xuhui waved his hand and said.
"This is your stronghold, how can you say you can't?
Xiao Yun told me earlier that if you want to expand the store, you should tell me.
You got dividends today, so you should have enough money to expand.
If it's not enough, you can ask me. Your brother will definitely support you."
"Yangzi, I appreciate your intention.
This is not a problem that money can solve."
Guo Xuhui said.
"Then is it people or location?
You can tell me, or you can directly find Manager Cheng. He should be able to handle it."
"That's not what I meant.
The vehicle market is already saturated. No matter how much effort we put in, we still can't achieve profitability."
"This is inherently a low-profit industry. You can sell services, or you can organize promotions in rotation to strive for rebates.
Wasn't it very popular before?"
"Several key talents were sent away by you, and some old employees who didn't receive high bonuses also resigned.
Now, several stores have gradually lost their former vitality."
Guo Xuhui said.