Earning 100 million a day, yet trapped in a county town.

Chapter 99 If skirting the line works, I'll do it every day.

Shen Qingxue was stunned.

She stared at Wang Guanxi for several seconds, somewhat incredulous.

How did you know?

"Just guessing." Wang Guanxi leaned back in his chair. "You worked at Meiwei for seven years, rising to the position of Marketing Director, and you had access to a lot of Meiwei's core data. There's no way Wen Guoliang would prevent you from signing a non-compete agreement."

Shen Qingxue fell silent.

The non-compete agreement she signed with Meiwei was indeed very harsh.

Within three years of leaving the company, employees are prohibited from joining any apparel company that competes with Meiwei, and from engaging in any industry related to Meiwei's business.

If she breaches the contract, she will have to pay Meiwei a penalty, which is ten times her annual salary.

She has never told anyone about this.

But Wang Guanxi guessed it.

"So, you knew that, and you still want to treat me to this meal?" Shen Qingxue asked.

"Why not eat?" Wang Guanxi smiled. "Even if we can't work together, we can still make more friends."

Shen Qingxue lowered her head, her snow-white fingers gently caressing the rim of the teacup.

The courtyard was quiet for a while, with only the rustling of the wind through the bamboo leaves.

Looking at Shen Qingxue's face, Wang Guanxi suddenly said, "What if I had a way to bypass the non-compete agreement?"

Shen Qingxue raised an eyebrow: "What method?"

Wang Guanxi didn't answer, picked up his teacup, took a sip, and looked away.

"Tell me your thoughts first. Do you want to work at Chongxi?"

Shen Qingxue looked at him and suddenly smiled.

"Mr. Wang, you never make the first move in negotiations. You're exactly the same as Jiang Yinan in that respect. No wonder she's your subordinate."

Wang Guanxi quickly said, "You've got it backwards. I didn't teach Jiang Yinan; on the contrary, I learned a lot from her."

He then poured Shen Qingxue another cup of tea, leaned back in his chair, and spoke slowly and deliberately.

"Chongxi is currently short of a marketing director. Lu Mingyuan will be in charge of operations, Fang Yuanshan will be in charge of supply chain, and Jiang Yinan will be in charge of design."

"But I'm not a professional, I need someone who knows the stuff to do this."

Shen Qingxue listened quietly without interrupting.

"You understand the market, the channels, and brand operations. You've worked at Meiwei for four years, so you know the ins and outs of this industry inside and out."

"If you come to Chongxi, I'll delegate authority directly. You'll be in charge of the market."

Shen Qingxue didn't rush to express her opinion, but picked up her teacup and took a sip.

"And the salary?"

"Twice as high as you are in Mew."

Shen Qingxue's eyebrows twitched.

"What about equity?"

"The maturity period is three years, with 2% in the first year, 3% in the second year, and 5% in the third year."

Shen Qingxue paused for a moment.

Five percent.

She had a rough idea of ​​what five percent of Chongxi's current valuation was.

The problem is, she signed a non-compete agreement.

"Mr. Wang, I'm very tempted by the terms you've offered." Shen Qingxue put down her teacup. "But the non-compete agreement is something we can't avoid. If Wen Guoliang finds something to hold against me, he'll definitely sue me. Then not only me, but Chongxi will also be dragged down with me."

Wang Guanxi nodded, but didn't speak immediately.

He picked up his chopsticks, took a piece of fish, and ate it slowly.

He waited until he finished eating, wiped his mouth, and then spoke.

"I have a solution."

"What method?"

"You know I own all the shares in Day and Night, right?"

Shen Qingxue nodded.

"You'll be registered under the company name 'Day and Night' and sign an employment contract. On the surface, you'll be an employee of Day and Night, but in reality, you'll be working for Chongxi. The legal representative of Day and Night is Zhong Zhaolong, and they have no competitive relationship with Meiwei. The non-compete agreement doesn't apply to you."

Shen Qingxue was stunned.

She had never imagined it could be done this way.

Day and Night is a club, not a clothing company.

Legally speaking, she did not violate the non-compete agreement.

"But you can't openly work for Chongxi," Wang Guanxi continued. "So, you need an identity. For example, a marketing consultant for Day and Night."

"and then?"

"Then you'll normally help Chongxi develop marketing plans and connect with channel resources. All work-related communications will be conducted under the name of Day and Night. Externally, you'll be a member of Day and Night. Internally, you'll be a member of Chongxi."

Shen Qingxue leaned back in her chair, looking at Wang Guanxi.

"Mr. Wang, you're asking me to skirt the rules."

"The business world is like a battlefield. If skirting the rules works, I'll do it every day."

"Of course, if you think the risk is too high, you can refuse. It's okay, I'll still treat you to dinner."

Shen Qingxue did not speak.

She picked up her teacup and watched the osmanthus flowers inside slowly swirl on the surface of the water.

She was thinking about a question.

In a fit of anger, he submitted his resignation to Wen Guoliang, but he had not yet thought carefully about his next steps.

I originally wanted to take a break before making any plans.

But now that Wang Guanxi has invited me in advance, it's like he's making me make a decision ahead of time.

There was no way he could ever go back to Jiangzhou.

That was the last place she wanted to be.

Ex-boyfriend Dong Xiaocheng is there, and Wen Guoliang's Meiwei is also there.

She didn't want to see those two people again.

Go to other cities?

Start looking for a job again, adapt to a new environment, and rebuild your network.

She's already thirty and doesn't want to start all over again.

Perhaps staying in Jiangcheng is the best option for her right now.

He was nominally in charge of both day and night work, but in reality, he was doing things for Chongxi.

With Wang Guanxi backing them up, there's no need to worry about non-compete agreements.

Moreover, the conditions offered by Wang Guanxi were indeed very tempting.

Shen Qingxue finished her tea, put down the cup, and looked at Wang Guanxi.

"Mr. Wang, I agree."

Wang Guanxi's lips curled up slightly, but he didn't actually smile.

"However, I need a few days."

"how long?"

"Three days. I need to go back to Jiangzhou to complete my resignation procedures at Meiwei and pack my things. Also—I need to settle things with Dong Xiaocheng."

When Dong Xiaocheng was mentioned, she paused for a moment, but quickly returned to normal.

"Okay." Wang Guanxi nodded. "I'll be waiting for you in Jiangcheng in three days."

He picked up his teacup and raised it towards Shen Qingxue.

"Director Shen, welcome to Chongxi."

Shen Qingxue also picked up her teacup and clinked it with his.

"Thank you, Mr. Wang."

It was almost 9:30 p.m. when Shen Qingxue came out of the private restaurant.

The alley was quiet, with only a few dim streetlights casting long shadows of her.

Today she was wearing a white tank top with thin straps hanging on her collarbone, and a thin off-white cardigan over it, which was open, revealing a large expanse of fair skin.

Below, she wore a khaki mini skirt, revealing a pair of straight, long legs, and on her feet were a pair of stiletto sandals.

When the night breeze blew by, her long hair fluttered slightly, carrying a faint scent of shampoo.

Wang Guanxi followed behind her, the two of them one in front and one behind, neither of them saying a word.

When she reached the alley entrance, Shen Qingxue stopped and turned around.

"Mr. Wang, that's enough for now. I'll just take a taxi back to the hotel."

"I'll give you a ride. I've already called a driver to come over," Wang Guanxi said.

"No need, it's not far."

"It's not a matter of distance." Wang Guanxi glanced at the dark alley. "Jiangcheng is not like Jiangzhou. At this hour, you can't see a ghost in the alley. It's not safe for you, a woman alone."

Shen Qingxue wanted to say something more, but seeing Wang Guanxi's uncompromising expression, she didn't refuse anymore.

The two people were standing by the roadside waiting for a car.

Just then, a burst of noisy footsteps and laughter came from the street corner.

Three blond-haired men emerged from around the corner, arms around each other's shoulders.

He looked to be in his early twenties, wearing a tight T-shirt and ripped jeans, his face flushed from drinking, and he was walking unsteadily.

One of the blond-haired men, with sharp eyes, spotted Shen Qingxue standing under the streetlight at a glance.

His eyes lit up and he whistled.

"Hey! Beautiful lady! What are you doing standing here dressed so scantily so late at night? Are you waiting for me?"