This situation is normal. The director of Century Company is a top-tier professional. Gaining the favor of such a prominent figure would significantly improve one's standing within the company. After all, success in employment also depends on talent.
Hearing Chen Xingwei's flattery, Director Xu couldn't help but chuckle. "You've got a way with words, kid."
"Heh, Director Xu, I genuinely want to learn from you," Chen Xingwei replied.
Director Xu patted his shoulder. "Learning comes with a tuition fee."
"Absolutely, I understand that," Chen Xingwei said, patting his chest. He recalled Su Yang's earlier posturing and thought this was the perfect opportunity to put him in his place now that the director from Century Company had arrived.
"Director Xu, just now a kid claimed he wanted to be the boss of Century Company. I scolded him, but he didn't accept it. Since you're here, perhaps you could…?"
Chen Xingwei whispered a few words into Director Xu's ear. "My girlfriend is also here… How about this, you help me say a few words, and I'll send you a gift later."
"Be my boss?" Director Xu found it amusing. He glanced at the group behind Chen Xingwei. A bunch of nobodies. However, reciprocating favors was worthwhile, and a few words could ensure this kid's loyalty. "Alright, open the door wider, I'll go in and say hello."
"Great!"
As the door opened, Chen Xingwei led the way, introducing them to the table. "Yiyi, Auntie, Uncle, what a coincidence! This is the director from Century Company, I just happened to run into him." He said casually, "The director recognized me and wanted to say hello."
This statement immediately energized Zhang Dafu and Xu Ya Li. "A director from Century Company?" "A high-level executive from a Fortune 500 company!" Both of them stood up simultaneously. Xu Ya Li pulled Zhang Yiyi, and then signaled Zhang Dafu.
Zhang Dafu understood immediately and turned to Zhang Ning. "Ahem, second sister, don't you have any manners? Don't you see a distinguished guest has arrived? You're still sitting?" He then glanced at Su Yang and Yang Mange. "You two as well, stand up and greet him. If you behave well, perhaps Xingwei can put in a good word for you, and you might even get into Century Company after graduation."
To their surprise, Su Yang calmly replied, "I don't like working for others."
"You! Useless!" Zhang Dafu glared at him, then noticed Yang Mange leaning close to Su Yang, also appearing unwilling to stand and greet the director. These two have no skills, but they certainly have a lot of airs. But he couldn't worry about them now.
"Director Xu, it's an honor to meet you. Xingwei often mentions you and how much you've helped him."
"Heh, and who is this?" Director Xu smiled awkwardly. Damn it, this idiot Chen Xingwei, he wouldn't go around blabbing about the gift he received, would he?
"This is my girlfriend's father, this is my girlfriend Zhang Yiyi, and this is Aunt Xu." After introducing them, Chen Xingwei deliberately raised an eyebrow and looked at Zhang Ning, who had just stood up on the other side of the table.
But as Zhang Ning stood up, Su Yang gently pushed her back down. "Mom, eat."
"You brat, didn't you hear a distinguished guest has arrived? Do you want to go say hello too?" Although Zhang Ning disliked flattery, she thought about her son's upcoming graduation and the need to learn such social graces. She reluctantly picked up a glass of wine. "Hello Director Xu, welcome, please have a seat."
"No need to sit," Xu Jing clearly didn't want to give Zhang Ning face. He glanced at the two people beside her, who were still sitting. How dare someone remain seated in his presence, showing no respect. "Not everyone is worthy of toasting me," Xu Jing said dismissively, then looked at Su Yang and Yang Mange. So, this was the kid who wanted to be the boss of Century Company.
"What's your name?" Looking at Su Yang, Xu Jing initially intended to put him down a few notches, but for some reason, years of experience in the workplace told him to be cautious. Moreover, seeing Su Yang's face, he felt a sense of familiarity.
"Mom, sit down first," Su Yang ignored Xu Jing's question and patted Zhang Ning's hand, who looked embarrassed.
"Okay…" Zhang Ning sat down, but still with a smile, signaling Su Yang to quickly greet Xu Jing. Su Yang sighed, calculating in his mind. If he owned more than half of Century Company's shares, then this Director Xu would technically be his subordinate, wouldn't he?
"Su Yang." He uttered two words calmly. Xu Jing said "Oh," and Chen Xingwei quickly added, "Heh, he's just a college student, Director, it's normal you haven't heard his name." He then turned to Zhang Yiyi. "Yiyi, next time tell your cousin to be more polite and stand up to greet people." Zhang Yiyi also glared at Su Yang with an embarrassed expression. Having such a relative was truly embarrassing.
"Su Yang…" Xu Jing mumbled the name to himself. Suddenly, a piece of information flashed through his mind. This morning, he had received significant news from the board of directors. There had been a major change in Century Company's stock allocation. The original chairman's shares were no longer sufficient to lead the entire company, and the new chairman was a mysterious man. That man held 51% of Century Company's shares, making him the undisputed leader. His name was… Su Yang!
*Snap*
Xu Jing finally understood where he had seen this young man before. He had seen Su Yang's photo on the board resolution document. Instantly, beads of cold sweat appeared on Xu Jing's forehead. How could he have encountered him in such a situation?
"Ch-Chairman, hello, I'm Little Xu." Xu Jing's imposing demeanor completely collapsed. He suddenly bowed deeply to Su Yang, not daring to raise his head.
This scene stunned everyone present. "What… what's going on?" Chen Xingwei had been planning to use Xu Jing to suppress Su Yang, to let this fool witness the harsh realities of society. But what was going on? Why was he practically kneeling before Su Yang? Not just him, but Zhang Dafu, Xu Ya Li, Zhang Yiyi, and the others looked bewildered, glancing back and forth between the two. Zhang Ning looked even more flattered. This important figure, who had just said she wasn't worthy of toasting him, why was he so subservient now? Yang Mange, however, looked at Su Yang with knowing eyes. She suddenly felt this guy was becoming more and more inscrutable. She could tell that the chairman Xu Jing was referring to was Su Yang. This guy was the chairman of Century Company!
"Director Xu, what are you…?"
"Shut up! What right do you have to speak to the Chairman?" Xu Jing glared, almost wanting to devour Chen Xingwei, that idiot. This kid had almost made him offend the new chairman, his superior. He was trying to get him killed!