In Leng Ruobing’s office, there was a small eting room filled with many of the company’s executives who were fervently discussing the specifics of the upcoming venture in Southeast Asia, arguing intensely with each other.
Leng Ruobing sat at the head of the table, looking on with satisfaction at the scene. This was the kind of atmosphere she wanted in the company, where everyone could speak freely, sharing their most genuine thoughts and suggestions.
If it were so decrepit company where the subordinates just parroted whatever the leaders said, then such a company would have no reason to exist, dood to continue its decline.
Just as the discussion was reaching a fever pitch, Xiao Zheng pushed open the door and walked in. All at once, the arguing stopped, and all eyes turned to Xiao Zheng, so rather displeased.
Xiao Zheng paused, then quickly realized the situation and chuckled, "Oh, it seems you’re all in a eting. Sorry for the interruption. I just have sothing to discuss with President Leng, it’ll be quick."
Upon hearing Xiao Zheng say this, many couldn’t help but roll their eyes, sowhat speechless, thinking, you know you’ve interrupted, so why not leave quickly? Can’t you see we’re in the middle of a eting?
Lines of frustration appeared on Leng Ruobing’s forehead, and she too was becoming a bit angry, "Xiao Zheng, what do you need from ? Out with it, I’m in a eting here."
Xiao Zheng showed no sign of being flustered and chuckled, "I heard you’re planning a business trip to Southeast Asia soon, and I’d like to go as well."
Leng Ruobing replied irritably, "What would you do there? We have limited spots for this trip to Southeast Asia, and there wouldn’t be much use for you."
The others, upon hearing this, were slightly taken aback, noticing sothing off about the tone between Leng Ruobing and Xiao Zheng, suggesting a closeness in their relationship.
If it was a typical superior-subordinate relationship, one would never speak with such tone and attitude, always maintaining a certain politeness.
"But I am useful!"
Xiao Zheng quickly insisted.
"Heh, what use could a minor employee like you possibly be?" At this point, a senior executive from the company let out a cold laugh.
This executive was one of the main heads of the product departnt, young and promising, harboring certain ambitions regarding Leng Ruobing. Seeing Xiao Zheng speaking so casually to Leng Ruobing, he felt uncomfortable subconsciously.
"Exactly, we are in the middle of a eting here. What kind of chaos are you causing as a minor staffer? Get out!" another person said, waving his hand dismissively, clearly impatient.
He didn’t have any ulterior motives, being a workaholic. The eting was at a critical juncture and he was intensely engaged, so being interrupted had agitated him.
Faced with this situation, an ordinary person might have balked, but Xiao Zheng clearly wasn’t the type—his face remained slack with a lazy smile, "Well, that’s not necessarily true."
Seeing the others make things difficult for Xiao Zheng, Leng Ruobing’s expression slightly darkened. She was allowed to criticize Xiao Zheng, but not anyone else.
She glanced at Xiao Zheng and said indifferently, "Our trip to Southeast Asia requires a few specialists. First, soone with a deep understanding of jade. Second, a translator, as there are many countries in Southeast Asia like Vietnam, Myanmar, Thailand, and Cambodia, each with its own language,
but I only know Chinese and English. So, we need soone who is proficient in the languages of various countries. In addition to this, we also need expertise in technology, business, legal, and finance. You say you are useful, so tell , which of these areas suits you?"
The others, hearing Leng Ruobing speak this way, couldn’t help but feel it was out of character for the usually aloof president. Anyone else barging in like that would have been kicked out promptly, yet here she was, explaining in detail to Xiao Zheng—a truly astonishing treatnt.
Xiao Zheng, of course, was oblivious to his special treatnt and proudly declared, "I can translate. Heh, the languages of those Southeast Asian countries? I happen to be proficient in them all."
After leaving Zhonghai City and arriving in North Africa, he had painstakingly learned many languages due to language barriers.
Xiao Zheng was naturally gifted, and combined with the physical potential unlocked through martial arts training, he made double the progress in half the ti.
Due to Southeast Asia’s proximity to Huaxia, Xiao Zheng thought he might develop his career there in the future, so he particularly focused on the region, mastering Thai, Burse, and other languages to a very profound level.
The mocking executive from the industrial departnt scoffed, "You, a translator? Heh, if I’m not mistaken, you’re just a minor manager in the sales departnt, aren’t you? And you often slack off during normal tis,
"With such a background, what kind of translation ability can he have? Could he be lying?"
As a sales manager within Qianqiu Group, he passed as middle managent. The executive of this industry departnt naturally had so impression and rembered so information about Xiao Zheng.
Xiao Zheng shrugged his shoulders and said with a smile, "Chairman Mao once said, ’Work does not differentiate between noble and humble, it’s only about a division of labor.’ Even though I’m just a minor manager, I still have so right to speak.
"Besides, under President Leng’s wise leadership, even a minor manager has his own value!"
After Xiao Zheng finished speaking,
The entire venue was dumbfounded because they did not understand at all what Xiao Zheng had just said,
Because when he uttered those words just now, they nearly included close to ten different languages!!!
Ten languages!!!
"Damn!"
"He, he... actually used close to ten languages!!!"
Those who understood were instantly blown away!
Leng Ruobing also reacted, saying in surprise, "I’ve heard so of the languages of Southeast Asia. Your speech just now seed to include Thai, Burse, and others. Do you really speak the languages of those countries?"
The people, upon hearing Leng Ruobing say this, were also shocked.
The executive was similarly in shock; he really knew them!
He imdiately felt his face flush with embarrassnt, a blatant slap in the face.
Xiao Zheng spread his hands, looking innocent, and said, "Why would I lie to you? Besides, what good would lying to you do for ? If I were really lying, wouldn’t I be found out as soon as I went, and then it would be my own face that’s lost."
When the people heard him say this, they all nodded their heads, indeed, such a thing could not be concealed from anyone. If he were really lying, it would be discovered sooner or later.
Leng Ruobing’s lips curled into a faint smile and said, "Alright, then on this trip to Southeast Asia, you’ll co with ."
"Thank you, President Leng."
Xiao Zheng chuckled and then left the eting room.
...
In the afternoon, everything was already prepared. Leng Ruobing lived up to her reputation as the Ice Mountain President, acting swiftly and decisively. She led a group of people, including Xiao Zheng, to the airport that afternoon, and they took off directly to Bangkok, Thailand.
The location of the Southeast Asia Gemstone Trade Federation was indeed in Bangkok.
While still on the road, Xiao Zheng had already notified Long Qie and the others to wait for them in Bangkok.
Since Myanmar and Thailand are neighboring countries with a short distance between them and convenient transportation, it would not be too much trouble to arrange.
By evening, the plane had already arrived in Bangkok, and Leng Ruobing had already booked a local five-star hotel in advance. The work personnel were imdiately taken there in a shuttle, arriving at the hotel.
However, it was already late at night, so nobody discussed business. They took baths and went to sleep, getting ready to negotiate with the trade federation the next day. anwhile, Xiao Zheng took the opportunity to slip out and et up with Long Qie and the others.
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