Looking at the stars

Chapter 11 No Room

Good morning!

The next day at work, Gary took the initiative to bring a cup of freshly brewed coffee and placed it on Gu Nianbei's desk.

Low-calorie latte, I don't know if you like it. Gary rarely smiled at her.

Gu Nianbei glanced at the steaming cup of coffee and had a bad feeling.

Thanks!

Gu Nianbei did not ask any more questions without permission, because she knew that people who were trying to please her would take the initiative to tell her the truth.

Gary's eyes flickered over Gu Nianbei, and then he spoke: Your clothes are a bit low-key.

Gu Nianbei frowned slightly, smiled and asked: Does the company have special regulations on dress?

Not really. Gary touched his nose subconsciously, hesitated and said: I feel... you should wear better clothes to match your looks.

Appearance? Gu Nianbei felt uncomfortable.

I wonder if you have ever heard this sentence, Gary. Gu Nianbei raised his eyes, met Gary's gaze, and smiled faintly: Ugly appearance is not enough to confuse you.

Gary didn't understand at first and frowned, but after thinking carefully, he finally understood what Gu Nianbei meant.

This is the workplace, and I am Mr. Li's assistant. I think I should not highlight my looks here, but my abilities, right? Gu Nianbei continued what he had just said.

Gary suddenly laughed to himself. It seemed that there was no need to beat around the bush when communicating with someone like Gu Nianbei.

Although appearance is not important here, it can still add a lot of points in certain occasions.

Gary returned to his usual speaking manner, put a stack of documents on Gu Nianbei's desk, and said: There is a cooperation that I need you to discuss tonight.

After listening to it, Gu Nianbei took the information and roughly flipped through it. It was some information about Huizhong Real Estate and the plan for this cooperation project.

The word "beauty" that Gary had just mentioned to her flashed through her mind, and Gu Nianbei's eyes darkened. She could probably guess what kind of situation this was.

Mr. Liu from Huizhong Real Estate had originally made an appointment with Mr. Li to discuss this cooperation last night, but Mr. Li had a family dinner yesterday and couldn't go. Gary roughly told Gu Nianbei about the situation: Mr. Liu was also a difficult person to deal with, with a bad temper. Regarding Mr. Li's breaking of the appointment last night, he threatened that unless Mr. Li talked to him in person, he would not agree to this cooperation.

President Li is unwilling to come out and talk to him? Gu Nianbei grasped the key point and raised his eyebrows and asked back.

Gary nodded and said: "Mr. Li hates being threatened the most. It is impossible to get Mr. Li to come forward. But we have to find a way to get this cooperation."

When Gu Nianbei heard the word "we", she asked: Are we going to talk to Mr. Liu together that night?

Uh... Gary hesitated for a moment, smiled unnaturally and said: I won't go tonight. After all, it was me who discussed this with Mr. Liu last night, and we didn't come to an agreement. If I go again tonight, I'm worried that he will look at me even more angry, and this cooperation will be even more difficult to get.

In that case... then what about us? Gu Nianbei sneered in his heart, but his eyebrows remained calm.

So you mean I should go talk to Mr. Liu alone? Gu Nianbei confirmed with Gary again.

Yes! Gary secretly looked at Gu Nianbei for a few times, and didn't see any resistance from her, so he continued: I will arrange the dinner for you, you just need to understand the information of this cooperation clearly, and then you can go directly there.

Mr. Liu... Gary considered his words and said hesitantly: Mr. Liu has a little quirk, and it is relatively easier for women to negotiate cooperation with him. So, when you go there in the evening, tidy yourself up a little.

Hearing these words, Gu Nianbei's face had completely darkened. A sneer flashed across her lips, and she looked up and asked Gary: I want to ask, was it your idea or Mr. Li's idea to let me go to this bureau?

Gary noticed Gu Nianbei's displeasure. He straightened his back, put his hands in his trouser pockets, and said seriously: You may not know that since the first day you joined the company, President Li has instructed that I will be in full charge of your work.

So, if you still plan to continue doing this job, you have no right to refuse this assignment.

Gary glanced at the pile of Huizhong Real Estate documents on the table and said: By the way, it would be best if this cooperation can be negotiated. If not, it will not be of any benefit to you.

Gu Nianbei's eyes turned cold. She stared at Gary silently for a few seconds, then chuckled and said: I understand.

You are so smart, I believe you can handle it. Gary smiled slightly and turned to leave.

Wait a moment.

Gu Nianbei called him.

Gary looked back, confused.

Gu Nianbei picked up the cup of coffee on his table, smiled slightly and said: I'm not used to low-calorie latte, you can take it.

Gary's expression changed, but soon returned to normal. He took the coffee from her and said: That's a waste of my good intentions.

Watching Gary leave, Gu Nianbei clenched the documents in his hand.

After a long while, she finally calmed down her turbulent emotions. She lowered her head and looked at the pile of documents carefully. Since she had no choice but to accept this task, she could only go all out.

…

In the evening, Gary sent the scheduled dinner location to Gu Nianbei's mobile phone.

He walked towards her with a contract, handed it to her and said: Good luck.

Gu Nianbei took the contract expressionlessly and packed up his things to leave.

Gary looked her up and down, hesitated for a while, and finally said: How about I take you there, and I'll wait for you outside. If you need anything, just call me anytime.

Gu Nianbei glanced at him and said with a smile: Since you don't plan to accompany me in, there is no need to bother.

Gary pursed his lips and was silent for a few seconds, then took out a bank card from his card wallet and placed it on her desk, saying: I know you are short of money, take this card with you, if you need to buy some clothes on the way...

Gu Nianbei frowned slightly, she picked up her bag and briefcase, walked out of her office, and said to Gary: No need, I'll just go like this.

After saying that, Gu Nianbei left without looking back.

Gary was left standing there awkwardly, muttering to himself: Okay, I think this face of yours is enough.

While Gu Nianbei was waiting for the elevator, the smooth elevator mirror reflected her entire body. She looked at herself, remembered what Gary had just said, and suddenly smiled softly.

Buy her some clothes? Gary's intention was obvious. He just wanted her to dress up a little prettier so that the success rate would be higher.

But sorry, she didn't even bother to touch up her makeup.