Chapter 188: No one dared to move

It was nearly midnight when they landed in Longcheng.

After dismissing the other brothers, Duan Duan drove Shen Ci back to "Wanjia Denghuo" himself.

"You've worked hard today. Here's some money for cigarettes; you can distribute it to everyone later."

Before getting out of the car, Shen Ci transferred "20" yuan to Duan Duan: "I don't know your usual rules, don't mind if it's too little."

Five people, each could get "4" yuan.

"Sister Ci, don't. We can't take this money, otherwise Brother Xizi will scold us when we go back." Duan Duan refused repeatedly.

"You have to take it," Shen Ci insisted: "I can't let you run this trip with me for nothing. Don't worry, I won't tell Brother Xizi. You guys secretly split the money; just treat it as me treating everyone to a meal."

"Sister Ci, this..."

"I'm not being polite with you, so don't be polite with me either," Shen Ci said, raising her phone: "That way I can find you again if I have something to do in the future, otherwise there won't be a next time."

With that, Duan Duan smiled embarrassedly and nodded: "Okay, then I'll thank Sister Ci on behalf of the brothers."

Shen Ci curled her lips and smiled, then opened the car door and left.

Returning to the villa, Shen Ci took off her shoes, threw her bag aside, and threw herself directly onto the large sofa in the living room. She pulled a blanket from the side and fell into a deep sleep without even removing her makeup.

When she opened her eyes again, it was already the next day.

Li Jianguo sent a message: "The court session is today, are you coming?"

Shen Ci bounced off the sofa: "Must come!"

As a result, just after replying to Li Dao's message, Shen Ci found that Senior Brother Luo had also sent her a message: "Junior sister, today is the program integration test with the Gu Group. You need to bring the 'secret key' to the scene."

Shen Ci:...

She hurriedly switched back to the dialogue box with Li Dao and withdrew the previous message, sending a new one: "There is another very important thing today. If the time doesn't conflict, I will go. If it conflicts, I will try my best to rush over."

On the other side, Li Jianguo held his phone and smiled. Actually, he had seen the first message, but hadn't had time to reply. Seeing this, he replied slowly: "Okay, I'll send you the address."

Shen Ci: "I will let Lianxing and Pili go first. We still have the fan club."

She got up and washed up properly. As a result, because she didn't remove her makeup last night, her eyes were a bit red, as if she had cried.

She simply covered it with light foundation, leaving only a slight redness, which instead had a bit of a pitiful charm. Shen Ci looked in the mirror and chose a light-colored small suit to change into, changing from her usual sharp, imperial sister style to something more playful and lively.

Change of mood, you know.

Arriving at the Gu Group headquarters, Luo Tianrui was already waiting in the lobby lounge. With him were Senior Brother Yuanshuai and Senior Sister Paipai.

Seeing Shen Ci's outfit today, everyone was stunned. The two boys were too embarrassed to speak, and Senior Sister Paipai smiled and said: "Ah Ci is so beautiful today."

Shen Ci smiled openly upon hearing this and looked at everyone: "Is it just us?"

Luo Tianrui nodded: "The others have gone to run projects."

Everyone hadn't slacked off, especially after Shen Ci persuaded the Gu Group to give them a chance, which gave everyone hope. Recently, their motivation had become even stronger.

It was just that the progress was not satisfactory. Facing a "grassroots team" composed of eight college students, the credibility was still far from enough.

So today's test with the Gu Group was crucial. Once it succeeded, those previous doubts would be self-defeating.

Time quickly reached nine o'clock. Luo Tianrui looked at the time and then at the crowd coming and going in the lobby, frowning: "It was scheduled for nine o'clock, why hasn't anyone come down to pick us up?"

Yuanshuai saw this and comforted softly: "It's okay, wait a little longer."

Shen Ci still had patience at this time, because Li Dao's court session was at ten o'clock, and the location of the court was not far from the Gu Group building.

It was just that time passed bit by bit, and still no one came down. At nine-thirty, Luo Tianrui couldn't wait any longer and started calling the person in charge of the contact.

The phone rang for a long time without being answered. Luo Tianrui went to the front desk to ask, but didn't get any information, only saying "If it's scheduled, just wait in the lobby."

Yuanshuai, who was calm at first, also became impatient: "Are they doing it on purpose?"

Paipai looked at him and sighed, very helplessly: "I'm used to it. Running business these days often gets treated like this. Some just stand us up and don't come at all."

Shen Ci looked at their appearance of being unable to vent their anger and felt angry in her heart. She looked at the time and said: "Fifteen more minutes. If no one comes, we leave."

Everyone looked at each other. Although they were also angry, this opportunity was really important.

Luo Tianrui hesitated: "Maybe there's something important that delayed them, wait a bit more."

"For such a large group, punctuality should be the most basic credit. If they can't even do this, then there's no need for cooperation. Even if there are other things that delayed them, they should call to notify, or find someone to come down and convey it. This is also the most basic politeness," Shen Ci said.

Her words were naturally correct, but now they were in a passive stage, and everyone on the team had high hopes for this test. Leaving just like this would definitely hit everyone.

Ten o'clock, a full hour of waiting, and the other party had no news, as if they had evaporated.

Shen Ci didn't have any hesitation. She picked up her bag, stood up, and looked at everyone: "Let's go."

"Don't—don't wait anymore?" Yuanshuai asked hesitantly.

"Waiting for an hour is enough to give them face. We're leaving."

Shen Ci's attitude was firm and determined. Luo Tianrui didn't dare to say more, just nodded and followed Shen Ci toward the gate.

Yuanshuai and Paipai looked at each other and had to follow.

Who knew that just as they walked to the gate, a call came from behind: "Wait a moment, is this Luo Tianrui?"

This sound really stopped the four people. They subconsciously stopped and turned around, and saw a man in a suit wearing a work badge walking toward them quickly.

Close by, the man drifted his gaze over the four people and finally settled on Luo Tianrui: "Is this Luo Tianrui?"

Finally someone came. Luo Tianrui couldn't hide his joy and nodded quickly: "It's me. Hello, are you Team Leader Hao?"

"Oh, I'm not. Our team leader is waiting for you upstairs. You follow me up."

This person didn't even apologize, as if they hadn't scheduled nine o'clock but ten o'clock. After speaking, he turned and left, only to find when he looked back subconsciously after two steps that none of the four people had followed.

Because Shen Ci didn't move, so Luo Tianrui, Yuanshuai, and Paipai didn't dare to move!

Babies!

Spring Festival is approaching. To thank everyone for their support all the way,

I will hold a Spring Festival lottery event.

Babies can follow me first.

Exquisite gifts will be prepared for everyone at that time.

The event does not require forwarding, just follow and comment.

Subsequent similar events will all be carried out.

The number of people participating for the first time should not be very large.

So the opportunity is great.

Babies, come and follow me.

The whole process is open, transparent, fair, and just.

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 189 =====