Who wants to take the civil service exam after being reborn?

Chapter 483 "Clash of Classes"

Everyone reacts differently to the possibility of being targeted by the "mobile headquarters".

Zhao Qiwen and Jiao Jing had no idea what this meant. Some of them were college graduates who had just started working and had neither their own opinions nor the right to express their views in the face of an emergency.

They are like mindless robots, only knowing how to obey their leader's orders.

Yao Lan was worried and puzzled. There was a reason for this, but what was the reason?
Wan Xulin continued, "I originally planned to invite Gao Zichuan out to sing again tonight, but I didn't expect you to gather us here this afternoon..."

Wan Xulin had done "side jobs" for Chen Zhe before, and he knew that this young boss had two characteristics:
First, when it comes to doing things, don't hesitate to spend money; if it's useful, then spend it as much as you can.

Second, results are more important than process. When subordinates report on their work, it is best to have a clear results orientation.

Therefore, Wan Xulin planned to find out as much as possible before reporting back.

"Well……"

Chen nodded slightly. Unlike his subordinates, he could probably guess the reason.

The only similarity between [Reply] and [Fetion] is that the feature of "registering directly with a mobile phone number" has been discovered by the headquarters of China Mobile.

The good news is that no other provinces, including eastern Guangdong, have reported being removed from the mobile company's list. Chen suspects that he is currently in the eye of the storm, and taking action now may cause public criticism.

For example, "Zhongda Chenzhuo" has been praised and promoted by governments at all levels. Now it's just a matter of registering with a mobile phone number. Are you China Mobile really that stingy?

What ordinary people don't realize is that, in terms of product performance, [Reply] is a superior replacement for [Fetion].

Once the reply system is set up, Fetion will become useless, which is a huge loss for China Mobile.

"Old Wan, you and President Yao stay behind for a moment."

Chen suddenly said, "The rest of you should go back first."

In fact, Chen Zhe didn't want to keep Yao Lan, because what he was going to do tonight was not suitable for a woman to go with him.

However, this subordinate is a bit sensitive. If she is fired directly, she will think that she is not as important as Wan Xulin in the company.

Chen didn't want to dampen Yao Lan's enthusiasm, so he simply let her hear it too.

After Zhao Qiwen and the others left, Chen poured Wan Xulin and Yao Lan a cup of tea and patiently waited for them to drink it before asking, "Old Wan, did you have a date with President Gao tonight?"

"Yes."

Wan Xulin said, "It's at the White Horse Club."

Chen frowned, thinking that the name sounded familiar, as if he had heard it somewhere before.

However, there's no need to worry about these details now. Chen then asked about Gao Zichuan's other hobbies.

"no!"

Wan Xulin decisively said, "He doesn't like fishing or playing cards, he just likes karaoke."

"Damn, you really like sleeping with your sister that much..."

Chen couldn't help but mutter a complaint under his breath.

Yao Lan heard this and suddenly realized why she could never get a date with Gao Zichuan—she always asked him to go to a proper karaoke bar.

If you can't even figure out what someone's real hobbies are, how can you expect them to give you face?

"What are the prices like at the White Horse Club?"

Chen inquired.

"It's a membership system, but regular members need to recharge 10,000 yuan."

Wan Xulin already knew this, and continued to explain: "Every 50,000 can advance you to the next level, and 500,000 is the highest level, Diamond Member."

"Call Jiang Fu."

Chen immediately ordered, "Have her transfer the money, 50."

Although she knew that the big boss was decisive and never hesitated, Yao Lan still paused for a moment and asked, "Does President Chen know why we're being targeted?"

"do not know."

Chen shook his head.

Although Yao Lan and Lao Wan are both quite reliable, the true purpose of the reply is a top-secret matter within the Tracing Back team and is not suitable for public disclosure at this time.

However, Chen Zhe also had his reasons. He said to Yao Lan, "Precisely because we don't know, we need to find out clearly, and there's one more important point!"

Chen paused for a moment and said, "We need to confirm whether this is the opinion of a senior executive within the company or a collective decision."

Yao Lan and Wan Xulin both understood and agreed with this point. If it was the opinion of a certain high-level person, they only needed to find a way to win over that person.

If it's a collective meeting decision, then the difficulty doubles.

"But there's no need to worry too much."

Chen Zhe comforted him, saying, "Not a single word has come out. I think it's unlikely that it was a collective decision. It must be some high-ranking leader secretly obstructing it."

This was Chen's judgment based on his experience within the system. Generally, decisions made at meetings would leak out to some extent; at the very least, Sheng Yucai of Guangdong Mobile would definitely have secretly passed on the relevant information.

Putting aside their usual relationship, his nephew was still earning a high salary of 30,000 yuan a month back then.

However, this meant he wouldn't be able to go home for dinner that night, so Chen took out his phone and called Yu Xuan.

"Hello, Director Chen."

A sweet, gentle voice echoed through the receiver in the quiet tea room.

Although Yao Lan and Wan Xulin didn't get along, they exchanged a glance.

"I have a business dinner tonight."

Chen said, "I'm not going home to eat."

"Oh, okay~"

Yu Xuan pouted slightly, and said in a somewhat regretful but cute way, "Then don't drink too much alcohol, and remember to call me if anything happens."

"Okay, how was your time with Mom today?"

Chen asked with concern, "Did you have a lot of fun?"

Empress Dowager Mao was probably nearby, and she interjected, "So you've been a Tsinghua student for half a day now. Maybe tomorrow you should visit Peking University. It'll be like doing your undergraduate studies at Tsinghua and your graduate studies at Peking University..."

Yu Baibai's clear laughter came through the receiver. Chen said a few more words and hung up, his eyes still filled with barely suppressed laughter.

It tastes like love!

"Mr. Chen."

Yao Lan sensed that Chen was in a good mood, so she asked gossipily, "Is Auntie here in the capital too?"

"Yes, they came the day before yesterday."

Chen responded in a relaxed manner.

"Now is the best time to visit the capital... um... um..."

Yao Lan hummed in agreement for a long time, but she was actually more interested in knowing who the girl whose voice sounded like it was mixed with glutinous rice candy was.

The boss achieved fame at a young age, so how could he not have female companions by his side? Sometimes when he was away on business trips, his female colleagues would talk about this topic.

They all felt that, although they didn't know who the future boss's wife would be, she must be very beautiful, otherwise how could she be worthy of "zhongdachenzhuo"?

Is the trail of "the boss lady" about to be revealed?

The way the boss spoke just now didn't sound like he was talking to a female classmate.

Yao Lan gave Wan Xulin a look, signaling him to ask.

Wan Xulin pretended not to see it. Although he was also very curious, he knew it was impossible for me to take the lead. You women can guess for yourselves!
As a result, Wan Xulin and Yao Lan both missed the opportunity to learn the identity of one of the boss ladies.

……

In the evening, the three of them chose a well-established restaurant called "Bianyifang".

It is said that it has been passed down from the Ming Dynasty to the present day, so it should be "bian" instead of "pian", meaning "convenient for the people, suitable for living and working".

The food wasn't expensive, and Yao Lan called over Zhao Qiwen and the other two to prevent them from eating haphazardly.

The money transferred by Jiang Fu had arrived in their account. After eating and digesting for a while, the three of them took a taxi to the White Horse Club.

More than a decade later, the White Horse Palace no longer exists, but it is now the premier entertainment venue in the Forbidden City, with a reputation that rivals that of the former Heaven on Earth.

Originally, when verifying their identities at the entrance, Chen Zhe and Yao Lan were stopped outside because only Wan Xulin had a membership card.

When they heard that Chen Zhe planned to become a "diamond member," the female manager at the door immediately smiled broadly, not only canceling the entry requirement but also summoning a young and beautiful woman to accompany Chen Zhe.

"Annie, keep this handsome guy company!"

The female manager loudly declared that this young man had an excellent appearance and demeanor, was generous with his money, and although his accent suggested he wasn't a local, he didn't have the awkwardness typical of outsiders. She suspected he had an unusual background.

Taking the opportunity, Chen instructed Yao Lan: "When registering as a member, remember to use Gao Zichuan's identity and contact information."

Yao Lan nodded to indicate that she understood.

Next, Yao Lan followed the female manager to get a membership card, while Chen Zhe, accompanied by Annie and Wan Xulin, wandered around the first floor at will.

The decor here is indeed luxurious. The marble floor is so shiny it reflects the grapevine reliefs entwined on the gilded Roman columns on both sides. The water from the central fountain pool transforms into a fine mist and slowly falls to the melody of "The Blue Danube".

The men coming and going were all impeccably dressed, and most of the women wore cheongsams and evening gowns. Many girls, like Annie, dressed like princesses from a fairy tale, swayed in and out in crystal high heels.

Chen thought to himself that this place was only separated from the outside by a wall, but it was the place that best reflected the differences between classes.

In a place like the capital, there are some roads that only people born with a ticket can walk on.

What is the boss thinking?

Seeing that Chen Zhe seemed to be deep in thought, Annie decided to find something to talk about and, incidentally, probe the background of this young man with an extraordinary air about him.

"I'm thinking about the class differences between people."

Chen said, half-truthfully.

"Boss, how much do you think I'm compared to you?"

Annie winked and followed up with a question, successfully starting the conversation.

"It might be as tall as a five-story building."

Chen replied in a very serious tone.

"It's so high? But I want to be closer to you."

Annie hooked her arm around Chen's shoulder and shook it playfully.

"You don't understand, do you? It's all about the difference..."

Chen said meaningfully, "Only when the classes clash later can we exert more force."

Annie was stunned for a moment, then suddenly burst into laughter: "Boss, you, you're so funny..."

Wan Xulin chuckled beside him.

The big boss usually seems composed, but it turns out he's quite the ladies' man when it comes to picking up girls, and he doesn't come across as vulgar or lewd at all.

"Mr. Chen?"

Suddenly, someone called out his name.

Honestly, being called by name in these places is a bit like bumping into your homeroom teacher on the street in elementary school—you really want to pretend you don't know them.

Chen slowly turned his head and saw that it was Wan Daquming, whom he had just met at noon.

He stared wide-eyed at Annie, who was affectionately linking arms with him, as if wondering: Didn't you say that you blush when you talk to girls?
Chen, shameless as ever, quickly shook off Annie's arm and calmly told a little lie: "I came here with a classmate, and he insisted on showing me around. We'll be going back to the hotel soon; the school assigned some summer homework..."

"boss!"

As Chen was speaking, the female manager who had been greeting them quickly returned, holding a membership card studded with small diamonds in both hands, and respectfully handed it over.
"Congratulations on becoming a diamond member of the White Horse Club. Have a great time tonight."

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(End of this chapter)