Qu Fulan didn’t hold any expectations for her boss.
She just felt that her hard work during that ti went unnoticed, as even the person involved didn’t know the reasons for their breakup. It was quite disheartening.
She quickly ca to understand the reason behind it.
People like them grew up in such disciplined environnts where rules and etiquette, cumberso to her, felt as natural as breathing to them. So how could he understand the feelings of soone like her, who joined midway?
It’s always hard for soone to put themselves in another’s shoes when they’re accustod to their environnt.
Luckily, she never expected him to understand.
She just found his sudden visit a bit baffling.
"Did you co here just to ask this question?" she asked, and without waiting for his reply, she answered, "No, the reason for the breakup wasn’t because you’re busy and don’t have ti for . I have an independent personality; I’m not the type who longs for companionship. I simply feel that we’re not suitable for each other, that’s all."
"In what way are we not suitable?" The boss was puzzled and persistent.
"In every way," Qu Fulan decided not to entangle herself in this issue and planned to end it quickly. "Boss, no, Mr. Pei, I have things to attend to, so I can’t entertain you any longer. Goodbye."
With that, she closed the door.
When she ca out again, the boss had already left, and Qu Fulan didn’t pay attention. She went out to discuss sothing with a close friend.
...
Pei Ji’an drove alone on the road. By the ti he ca to his senses, the car was parked in front of a club.
But he didn’t get out of the car. Instead, he sat inside, opened the convertible, reclined on the driver’s seat, and let the wind blow.
The arrival of the luxury car naturally drew the attention of the club’s doorman. Upon realizing it was the president of the Pei Group, the doorman promptly asked the front desk to contact the general manager.
For such distinguished guests like President Pei, hasn’t the general manager always personally entertained them?
The general manager quickly received the ssage and ca down, walking to the convertible with a grin, asking, "A rare guest indeed, President Pei, do you have ti to visit my humble club today?"
These words were overly courteous. If this club could be described as humble, then no clubs in this city would be presentable.
Pei Ji’an leaned against the seat without responding.
The general manager didn’t mind and continued speaking with a smile, "Since you’re here, co in and have a seat. Don’t you know this place by now? No matter what’s troubling you, once you co in, all worries will be gone."
Who knows which sentence moved Pei Ji’an, but he opened his eyes, still showing no emotion in his long, narrow eyes.
The ninth floor, by the window.
The general manager retrieved a bottle of red wine from the wine cabinet. As he opened it and walked towards the window seat, even before sitting, President Pei said, "Bring a bottle of whiskey."
Strong liquor.
The general manager raised an eyebrow. Even though the high-grade red wine was already opened, he turned to change it without hesitation.
"Need soone to talk to?" That was code for asking if he needed a lady’s company.
Pei Ji’an downed a glass of liquor without saying a word.
The general manager didn’t make assumptions and silently accompanied him for a few drinks.
Frankly speaking, there aren’t many people who can make him keep company personally, but this club owes its stature as the best in the city entirely to the gentleman before him. So, offer drinks, or even other services...
Just joking around, but that’s the sentint. President Pei is practically like a savior, deserving all kinds of respect.
"Just drinking isn’t enough, especially with such strong liquor. It’s better to eat sothing to soak it up. What would President Pei like to eat?"
He still didn’t get a response, but this ti the manager took the initiative to order so dishes President Pei used to eat when he visited before.
"I heard you had a girlfriend recently. I’ve been too busy lately and didn’t have the chance to show my respect. How co you didn’t bring her today?"
The man preparing to drink paused for a mont, then continued to drink it all in one go.
The general manager raised an eyebrow. He vaguely guessed sothing.
To manage a club like this, aside from the sufficient funding from President Pei, he wouldn’t be where he is today without an excellent mind.
Moreover, with all sorts of people in the club, the general manager had long developed keen eyesight.
Given President Pei’s status and ability, whatever is troubling him can’t be work-related. Plus, he recently heard that he started dating soone.
Matters of the heart have always been vexing.
"Did you have a fight?" the general manager probed.
President Pei continued drinking, as if he hadn’t heard anything.
He was almost on point.
The general manager understood and directed the conversation accordingly.
"Won need to be coaxed. If you don’t, the problem grows bigger, like a snowball, and the bigger it gets, the harder it is to resolve." The general manager wasn’t entirely sure if that was the issue, but whether he hit the mark or not, it didn’t hurt to talk it over like idle chatter.
But as soon as he finished speaking, President Pei lifted his head, "How to coax?"
It turned out he guessed right!
The general manager felt proud but maintained a calm exterior, "Apply the right solution, but it’s essential to know the crux of the disagreent."
It’s improper to outright ask President Pei the reasons for the quarrel with his girlfriend, so offering guidance on the thought process couldn’t hurt.
In fact, everyone understands applying the right solution. The difficulty lies in being too close to the situation to see clearly.
Pei Ji’an said, "What if there’s no disagreent?"
The general manager didn’t agree, "How can there be no disagreent? Every argunt or annoyance must have a reason. Plus, won are creatures who don’t like being reasonable. Sotis they cause a fuss over nothing, so whether there’s a significant disagreent doesn’t matter. What’s crucial is what she perceives as the problem. Once you figure that out, the issue naturally resolves itself."
"What she perceives as the problem?"
"Indeed, that’s the key issue and the hardest to understand."
The general manager guessed the boss probably hadn’t figured out his girlfriend’s main concern. This isn’t rare; most n find their girlfriends’ reasons for anger baffling.
Seeing President Pei silent again, the general manager knew he probably didn’t know what his girlfriend perceived as the problem. But this wasn’t a major issue.
"During a fight, the phrase she repeats most often is usually the key issue." The general manager guided again.
Running a club involves managing guests’ emotions.
President Pei said, "We didn’t fight." Rather, they simply broke up.
"Silent treatnt?" The general manager squinted slightly, "That’s even more serious. Before the silent treatnt, did she say anything significant to you? Or was there any incident before the silent treatnt?"
Pei Ji’an thought back and felt there hadn’t been any unpleasant occurrences. However, there was one phrase that left a deep impression.
"She said we’re not suitable."
Repeated twice, naturally leaving a deep impression.
This sounds a bit like a breakup phrase, doesn’t it? The general manager inwardly gasped. What kind of courageous girl is she? With a boyfriend like President Pei, shouldn’t she coax him sweetly rather than throw tantrums?
It seems the general manager is usually too busy to even know the couple had already broken up.
"Where does she think you’re not suitable?"
"Everywhere,"
Pei Ji’an was practically grasping at straws now. The issue that puzzled him so much, he no longer minded bringing it up in front of others.
He wasn’t afraid of being mocked for getting dumped.
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