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TRANSLATION FULLY DONE BY Beloved_Sienna
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The office door opened with a loud bang.
Gu Qing Pei cried out in exaggeration, "Xiao Yuan, why didn't you knock the door first?"
When Yuan Yang came in, he immediately noticed that Gu Qing Pei was on the phone. Judging by his reaction, Yuan Yang could already guess who was at the other end of the call.
As expected, Yuan Yang said apologetically, "Chairman Yuan, Xiao Yuan is here. Perhaps he has something to tell me. Is it okay if I call you later? Hm? Oh, alright." Gu Qing Pei handed the phone over while smiling, "Chairman Yuan wants to talk to you."
Yuan Yang glared at him in resentment before he snatched the phone crudely, "Hello?"
"You didn't knock before entering the director's office. Who do you think you are, huh?" Yuan Li Jiang's howl echoed from the phone.
Yuan Yang snorted coldly before he replied flippantly, "I understand."
"What do you understand?"
"I said I understand, then it means I already understand." Yuan Yang impatiently hung up the call.
Gu Qing Pei pursed his lips in discontent. He picked up a pile of documents and flipped through it.
Yuan Yang's hand directly squashed the top of the documents, forcing Gu Qing Pie to meet his eyes.
Yuan Yang sneered at him, "Not bad. So, you've prepared this trick from long ago. You deduct my meager salary until nothing is left and now, you're waiting to see me making a joke out of myself."
Gu Qing Pei said in a languid tone, "Oh? Does Young Master Yuan still need that tiny bit of money? Should I give you some financial help? You don't need to pay me back."
Yuan Yang grumbled, "If you say so, then I won't be polite to you in the future. "
Gu Qing Pei smiled amicably and said, "Actually, you don't even spend that much in a day. You don't need to pay rent. You eat breakfast and lunch at the company. At night, you just need to preserve your strength and not eat. Even the car you drive belongs to the company. Even if you don't have any money, you won't freeze or starve to death. It's better for young people to suffer some setbacks."
Yuan Yang's eyebrows rose as he listened to Gu Qing Pei, "I don't mind if I don't eat. But, aren't you the person telling my dad to introduce some girls to me? If I don't have any money, then how can I date them?"
"Oh, so it's about that." Gu Qing Pei's eyes blinked innocently before he replied, "I almost forgot. I firmly support you on this matter. Ask the person you like on a date, then I will pay for the bills."
"So, it's fine as long as I like her?" Yuan Yang stared at Gu Qing Pei with fixed eyes.
Gu Qing Pei laughed mockingly, "You'd better ask the girl whether or not she is willing to go out with a punk like you."
Yuan Yang scoffed at him, "If I cannot get a wife, the blame is on you."
Gu Qing Pei didn't even spare a glance at him, "You're the one who fails to live up to expectations, yet you're blaming other people? You'd better show a better performance this month, otherwise your entire salary next month will be deducted again."
BANG!
Yuan Yang slammed the top of Gu Qing Pei's laptop. His palm rudely covered the small and delicate apple logo.
Gu Qing Pei glowered at him, "Go out. Don't always stay at my office."
Yuan Yang's tone carried hints of anger as he refuted, "You think I'm willing to see you?" After he said that, he directly turned around and headed to the door.
Gu Qing Pei's voice resounded behind him, "There is a business dinner tonight and there will be important guests. Make sure you button your shirt until the top and wear a necktie. Don't wear a suit like a thug. You're embarrassing me."
Yuan Yang looked at the top two unbuttoned buttons of his shirt, disagreeing with the other man. He hated wearing this kind of tight clothes since it was inconvenient for him to move around.
The dinner was scheduled at 7 PM. Gu Qing Pei invited the leader of XX Provincial Court to cooperate in investigating a lawsuit. A piece of land under their company was sealed off by XX Provincial Intermediate People's Court due to financial issues. If they win the lawsuit, they only need to pay thirty million to obtain the rights to use that land. In Beijing, where land is extremely expensive, the value of that land is at least five hundred million. If they can win this case, then the largest debt of their company can be settled. Moreover, by resolving this issue, they can fulfill the minimum requirement to get relisted on the stock market.
Gu Qing Pei and Yuan Yang arrived at the meeting place twenty minutes earlier.
One of them sat in front of a table, while the other sat on a sofa. Both men appeared sullen as they sat as far away from each other without exchanging a single word.
Gu Qing Pei sat for more than ten minutes while making a call after another and texting continuously. At one moment, his voice was strict and straight to the point. Not long after, he sounded warm-hearted and polite. Gu Qing Pei constantly changing attitude caused Yuan Yang to doubt why does a man with a thousand faces like Gu Qing Pei is not schizophrenic.
When it was fast approaching 7 PM, the representatives from XX court finally arrived. There were three people and all of them were tall, stout men. They didn't seem to be that old. There was even one of them whom Gu Qing Pei intimately called laodi . However, when he stood beside Gu Qing Pei, the air was immediately swarmed with unease. Gu Qing Pei was already above thirty years old. Despite having spent many years in the business sector, he could still maintain such a healthy figure and excellent temperament. This was truly a rare sight.
Note:-
"There was even one of them whom Gu Qing Pei intimately called laodi": 'laodi' is an affectionate form of address for a male that is slightly younger than oneself but with an equal standing, it means 'old pal'.
Yuan Yang secretly thought to himself, if Gu Qing Pei also grows into that kind of fat man with a beer belly, I definitely won't be able to get hard. So, in other words, everything that transpired that night was because all the conditions were coincidentally perfect.
One of the representatives started, "Aih, is Chairman Yuan not here yet?"
Gu Qing Pei replied with a smile, "He's on the road and is currently stuck in a traffic jam. But he will arrive soon."
Yuan Yang looked at Gu Qing Pei with astonishment. He didn't know that his old man was coming.
Gu Qing Pei glimpsed at Yuan Yang and acted as if he just remembered, "Oh, let me introduce you. This is Chairman Yuan's oldest son, Yuan Yang. He's currently training under my guidance. Yuan Yang, this is Director Zhao ." Gu Qing Pei rose his chin, motioning at Yuan Yang to greet the other man.
Note:- Director Zhao: The title 'director' (厅长; ting1zhang3) is used to address the head of department in Chinese government institutes.
Yuan Yang came over and shook hands with Director Zhao.
"Aiyo, so this is Chairman Yuan's eldest son. I'm very pleased to meet you." Chief Zhao was all smiles as he greeted Yuan Yang. Although it was Yuan Li Jiang who requested them to handle the lawsuit, but the position of Yuan family in Beijing was something that they could never reach no matter how far they climbed. If there was such a good opportunity to chum up to these elite people, their future official careers will inevitably be smoother and broader.
Yuan Yang had seen this kind of people many times, so he could deal with them easily.
Gu Qing Pei patted Yuan Yang's shoulder as he grinned at Chief Zhao, "Right now, this child is my chauffeur. Director Yuan entrusted his son to me so I can educate him properly. Young people need to endure the hardships and work hard. Even people coming from rich background must start from the bottom. What do you think?"
Chief Zhao laughed, "That's true. Chairman Yuan and Director Gu really have good visions."
It was a piece of cake for Gu Qing Pei to spin these words. As he borrowed Yuan Yang's identity to heighten his status, Gu Qing Pei managed to increase Chief Zhao's and his colleagues' misgivings towards himself.
Of course, it was impossible that Yuan Yang didn't understand his purpose. His eyebrows wrinkled together. Gu Qing Pei had never mentioned about Yuan Yang's status inside the company. So, now Gu Qing Pei remembered him because he needed to keep up his face outside? This kind of undisguised manipulation caused Yuan Yang to feel considerably annoyed.
What does Gu Qing Pei treat him as?
Yuan Yang's face was as black as coal until Yuan Li Jiang arrived.
After Yuan Li Jiang finished exchanging amenities with the guests, he then looked at his own son. Upon noticing his son sitting aside while wearing a stone-cold face—not even talking with the guest or greeting them—Yuan Li Jiang started to feel flames of wrath rising in his heart.
Yuan Li Jiang suddenly shouted, "Yuan Yang, you are the junior. How can you just sit still and do nothing? Quick, pour the wine for our guests!"
Gu Qing Pei took a glimpse at Yuan Yang and urged him, "Xiao Yuan, what are you waiting for? Hurry up!"
Yuan Yang narrowed his eyes at Gu Qing Pei and slowly stood up.
Right at that time, a waiter came over and poured the wine, just in time to dissolve the awkward situation. Nevertheless, Yuan Li Jiang was not satisfied with Yuan Yang's performance.
A smile constantly adorned Gu Qing Pei's face as he ate while discussing about the lawsuit.
Those representatives loved to drink. Naturally, Gu Qing Pei couldn't allow Yuan Li Jiang to drink. Meanwhile, Yuan Yang needed to drive so he couldn't let him drink. Therefore, he drank all the wine during the course of that meeting. Gu Qing Pei's alcohol tolerance was actually high. Although he had consumed a quarter liter of wine and his cheeks had flushed red, but he was still sober. The questions he asked were accurate and effective. Consequently, the result of their consultation didn't experience the slightest drawback.
Yuan Li Jiang truly appreciated Gu Qing Pei's talent. At this moment, he felt even more proud of his wise and brilliant decision to hijack Gu Qing Pei into his company.
The dinner lasted for almost three hours until the representatives from XX court finally couldn't drink anymore. Gu Qing Pei nearly couldn't hold it any longer that his gaze had started to turn lax. When Gu Qing Pei stood up to send the guests off, his footsteps were also slightly disorganized.
Yuan Li Jiang's chauffeur sent those three guests to their hotel while the chairman himself rode in Gu Qing Pei's car with Yuan Yang sending him home.
After they arrived at the entrance of Yuan Li Jiang's house, Yuan Li Jiang told his son, "After this, you should go back home once a week. When I look at your performance today, hmph, it's just so so. It seems that I haven't educated you enough."
Gu Qing Pei got off from the car with wobbly steps. He then said with a smile, "Chairman Yuan, you don't need to worry. Young people need more time."
"Director Gu, you've drunk too much. Quick, tell Yuan Yang to send you back. We will talk about Yuan Yang's issue some other day."
"Alright. Take care."
After Yuan Li Jiang went back, Gu Qing Pei climbed to the front passenger seat and leaned against the seat. He then closed his eyes without saying anything.
Gu Qing Pei appeared to be somewhat drunk. When his chin slightly perked up, his neck and lower jaw formed a graceful line. That smooth expanse of white skin was tinted with a light blush, arousing Yuan Yang's desire to bite him.
Every time Yuan Yang stopped the car, he couldn't help but to stare at Gu Qing Pei. It was as if Gu Qing Pei's every single expression when he was not awake was worth another look.
This man was too annoying when he was conscious. So when he was unconscious, it really triggered Yuan Yang's desire to ravage him.
As Yuan Yang gripped the steering wheel tightly, his body felt incessantly hot and dry.
The End of Chapter 25
Word from Sienna:-
Sienna: Hullo everyone! ^^ This is the second chapter of Beloved Enemy that I translated. I will perhaps translate some of the chapters with minimum YY and GQP interaction, so that we can reach the yummy parts faster~ All sugar chapters will still go to Shao Ye and... things are going to spice up real soon! I promise >.< See you on the next chapter!