Chapter 136: Testing Abilities, Preparing to Poach Talent!

Hearing Chen Luo mention a fishy smell, Su Qiang’s expression shifted instantly.

*Is this guy doing this on purpose? I specifically arranged for the fish, and you tell President Wen it smells fishy! Isn’t that just a slap in my face?*

"President Chen, this fish is prepared very well; there shouldn't be any fishy smell."

Chen Luo didn't respond. He simply picked up a piece of beef and held it to Wen Wan’s lips.

"Come on, Wan’er, say ah!"

As he said this, he cast a hostile glance at Su Qiang, the meaning of which was painfully clear: *This is my wife, so stop setting your sights on her, you dead lesbian, you old woman!*

Wen Wan caught the look and, suppressing a giggle, took the beef into her mouth.

Seeing this, Su Qiang felt her anger burning. *What’s the big idea? So you have a boyfriend, big deal? President Wen is my idol! No, don't dwell on the details. I can’t stay on the defensive; I need to go on the offensive!*

"President Wen, it is a great honor to have dinner with you today. If there is anything I can do for you in the future, I am ready to go through fire and water, no sacrifice too great!"

As she spoke, Su Qiang reached out and placed her hand over the back of Wen Wan’s, her face full of sincerity and fervor.

*Wait, no! Why are you suddenly going through fire and water? Are you sick or something? Are we even that close?* Chen Luo shoveled a mouthful of rice into his mouth, chewing it as if it were Su Qiang herself.

Beside them, Chen Rui covered his forehead in silence. *Please, you’re from our company! She hasn't even said anything yet, and you’re already swearing to die for her? What’s left to negotiate? You might as well just let our company sell you off!*

Wen Wan glanced at Chen Luo from the corner of her eye, then smiled and placed her other hand over Su Qiang’s, patting it gently.

"President Su, there is no need for such heavy words. Our two companies have already reached a preliminary agreement on strategic cooperation. From now on, we are all on the same side; there’s no need to be so formal."

At these words, Su Qiang felt her bones go soft; she felt as if she were floating on air. *Hehe! President Wen patted my hand! And she said I’m on her side! My god! Am I dreaming?*

Observing the smile on Su Qiang’s face, Wen Wan’s lips curled upward, as if she had just thought of something.

"Alright, let’s get down to business."

"Yes, yes, yes! We should talk business!" Chen Luo quickly pulled Wen Wan’s hand back, held it tightly, and grabbed a wet wipe to clean it, his face full of disdain.

Su Qiang’s mouth twitched. If not for Wen Wan’s presence, she would have lashed out. *What does that mean, kid? You’re so disgusted by me? If it weren’t for President Wen, I’d stop this collaboration right now.*

"President Su, please explain the steps for synchronizing the recording of the courses on your platform."

As soon as Wen Wan spoke, Su Qiang’s expression turned serious, casting all her irritation aside. "Yes, of course! I’ll report to you right away."

Su Qiang currently looked exactly like a new hire reporting to the company’s general manager; her expression and demeanor were incredibly respectful and nervous. Chen Rui rolled his eyes—the girl had never been this serious when reporting to him.

Su Qiang then used concise language to outline the key points of the collaboration:

First, all technical and operations staff were ready, and they could go live tonight.

Second, the traffic support and target audience for promotion were already set, and the rollout would begin at the very first step.

Third, over the next three months, they would gradually contact major content creators for advertising to boost the company’s reputation.

In just ten minutes, Su Qiang laid out a complex and massive plan. Wen Wan and Chen Luo exchanged a look and nodded.

"President Su’s professional capability is truly excellent. She is a rare talent."

Wen Wan’s praise made Su Qiang blush like a young girl starting her first job; she scratched the back of her head in embarrassment. "Not at all, President Wen, you’re too kind."

Meanwhile, Wen Wan was looking at Su Qiang with different thoughts. As she had discussed with Chen Luo earlier, he currently lacked a deputy who could handle things independently. This deputy needed not only exceptional ability but also high loyalty. Most importantly, she couldn't have feelings for Chen Luo, or else Wen Wan would be heartbroken if someone else got there first.

Su Qiang, however, was clearly capable, and as a Vice President at the video platform, her business philosophy was a perfect fit. As for loyalty, Wen Wan could sense Su Qiang’s fanatic adoration for her. With that kind of emotional foundation, increasing her loyalty would be a simple matter.

Even more importantly, Su Qiang seemed to harbor a dislike for Chen Luo, which was rare, given how many girls inevitably fell for him upon their first encounter.

With this in mind, Wen Wan decided to poach her to be Chen Luo’s deputy.

"Alright, let’s have a drink. To the success of our cooperation." Wen Wan raised her glass to Su Qiang, who followed suit.

"President Wen, you take your time, I’ll finish mine!"

*Clink!*

The glasses touched, and Su Qiang downed half a glass of wine in one go. Chen Luo and Chen Rui watched with twitching lips. *Is this woman’s alcohol tolerance really that terrifying?*

"Good, good. I hope we have many more opportunities to collaborate in the future." Wen Wan set down her glass and began to chat enthusiastically with Su Qiang about personal matters.

"How old are you this year? Do you have a partner?"

"You have such a great figure; do you work out? What kind of cosmetics do you use?"

Watching this, Chen Rui felt something was off. *There’s no need for President Wen to be this enthusiastic, right? She wasn’t this warm with me! Could it be gender bias?*

Just as Chen Rui was wondering, his phone chimed with a notification. He opened it and his eyes widened.

"President Wen! Please excuse the interruption."

The three turned their gazes toward Chen Rui, who looked frantic.

"According to reports from our operations team, the Ye Group’s online courses went live on Potato Video five minutes ago, and the traffic is already incredibly high!"

Chen Rui’s urgency was based on his own judgment; he assumed Wen Wan intended to take the initiative, but now they had been preempted.

Upon hearing the news, Chen Luo and Wen Wan exchanged a look, and Chen Luo chuckled.

"President Chen, don't be anxious. We were just worried they wouldn't take the lead. This plays right into our hands."