Chapter 60: 059 If it can be done, do it; if not, forget it

059 If it can be done, do it; if not, forget it.

Xia He moved quickly; the day after the official red-headed document from the City Branch establishing the position of Assistant Xia Hangzhang was issued, she convened a branch manager meeting and recommended Fang Qingye for the post of Assistant Xia Hangzhang.

Once the meeting passed the motion, it was immediately reported to the City Branch, which soon gave its formal approval.

This entire process took only one week!

Although some within the sub-branch had objections, at Nanxin Sub-branch, ever since Zhao Wenjun resigned, Xia He had almost ruled with an iron fist; not long ago, she also orchestrated a swap of middle-level management leaders, gaining recognition from the city authorities—now, who dared to stand up and publicly criticize?

Moreover, during the more than a year since Fang Qingye joined, he had helped the sub-branch weather crises at critical moments; these matters had gradually come to light, and his capabilities were evident to all.

As for winning first prize in the city branch's skills competition for Chinese character input, such a trivial matter need not even be mentioned.

"Wang Xiaoli, wipe the table again! It's been empty for several months; look how dirty it is." Liu Meili was directing a young girl to clean Fang Qingye's new office.

This third-floor office had originally been used by Zhao Wenjun; after Zhao Wenjun resigned, Su Ming, upon being promoted to Xia Hangzhang, did not move in either, so it had remained vacant all along.

Now that Fang Qingye was promoted to Assistant Xia Hangzhang, he was assigned to work in this office, and the General Affairs Office was first responsible for cleaning it thoroughly.

Of these matters, Liu Meili was most eager to act, naturally by directing the unit's temporary workers to do the work.

After much bustling, the office was finally cleaned; Fang Qingye then carried his personal belongings up to the third floor, finished arranging them, sat in the boss's chair, and surveyed the surroundings.

Hmm... this is much better than the General Affairs Office on the second floor; computers, printers, fax machines, and telephones—all office equipment were fully equipped, and there was even a bookshelf nearby.

Of course, compared to the spacious office he had in a Shanghai investment bank before his rebirth, it was still somewhat lacking.

But it was fine; at the very least, he could openly trade stocks during work hours, unlike in the General Affairs Office, where he was always worried about being seen and scolded by Liu Meili.

Just as Fang Qingye was about to turn on his computer, his phone rang; seeing it was Song Dahai calling, he casually picked it up.

Song Dahai's voice immediately came through the receiver.

"Xia Hangzhang Fang... congratulations, congratulations."

"Cut it out, don't be sarcastic; I'm only an Assistant Xia Hangzhang, not some Xia Hangzhang." Fang Qingye laughed and scolded: "Did Chen Meimei tell you?"

"Yes, if not for Meimei saying so, I wouldn't have known; such a great joyous event, and you actually kept it secret from your buddy! Treat us to dinner tonight... at the very least, the Chundu Hotel, and we must go sing karaoke!"

"Fine." Fang Qingye readily agreed, knowing there was no way out.

"I'll bring Meimei; you call Liu Dong, and Bi Qiaoqiao too; oh, don't forget Bai Ou!"

"Leave it to you." Fang Qingye leaned back in the boss's chair and said lazily.

That evening, the six of them ate and drank at the Chundu Grand Hotel, then went singing, playing until 11 o'clock before heading home.

Fang Qingye naturally had to see Bai Ou back.

After the news of Fang Qingye's promotion to Assistant Xia Hangzhang spread, many friends and classmates expressed their congratulations, and some even demanded a treat, but he politely declined them all.

What's so great about a lousy assistant that warrants a treat?

Wait until I'm promoted to Xia Hangzhang, then I'll treat you all!

Of course, a few with close relationships were still unavoidable; like Wang Lei, who, upon hearing of Fang Qingye's promotion, specially took a bus from Panlong Town to the county town to congratulate Fang Qingye.

Relatives and friends were no exception; since Fang Qingye's parents were still traveling in Hulunbuir, his second uncle hosted a family banquet to congratulate Fang Qingye.

What made him even more torn between laughter and tears was that his second aunt, Liu Ying, told him that Chen Wan, whom he had previously been matched with for a blind date, was willing to continue talking with him!

Damn...

As the saying goes, a good horse never eats the grass it has turned its back on; you're eating it back way too fast!

Fang Qingye decisively refused.

This afternoon, just as Fang Qingye had started work, sat in his office, and brewed a cup of tea, his phone rang.

Recently, he had received many calls; many were from classmates and friends, and there were also some bosses he didn't know at all.

Sigh... I'm just an assistant, not a Xia Hangzhang; no need to flatter me, let alone talk about loans.

Fang Qingye unbuttoned his collar, loosened his tie, and only then picked up the telephone on his desk, discovering it was none other than Song Dahai calling.

"Hello... Dahai, what's up?"

Fang Qingye said lazily.

"Let's have dinner together tonight."

"Come on, buddy, spare me... these past few days I've been drinking every day; now the mere smell of alcohol makes me want to vomit!"

"In that case, today we'll only eat food, no drinking!" Song Dahai said laughing over the phone: "It's a friend of mine treating; he wants to meet you."

"What kind of friend?"

"Tian Zhonggu, the boss of Vanguard Fastener Co., Ltd."

"Dahai, tell me the truth; is Boss Tian treating because he wants a loan?" Fang Qingye frowned.

"Yes, it's about the loan."

"Dahai, you know I'm just an assistant..."

"Ye Zi, let me finish; Boss Tian and I have a good relationship; he came to me out of necessity. His company wants a loan of 3 million; all the required materials for the loan have been submitted to your sub-branch, and the documents have been audited and meet the loan requirements."

"Then why hasn't the loan been issued? Hasn't it gone to the meeting yet?" Fang Qingye asked.

According to bank regulations, the specific business of loan approval lies with the Credit Section, but all issued loans must finally be studied and approved for issuance by the Loan Approval Leadership Group at a meeting.

"A meeting? What meeting? Your sub-branch hasn't even gone for an on-site inspection! Boss Tian has called several times, but still can't get anyone from your bank to show up!" Song Dahai said over the phone.

Oh...

On-site inspection by the bank is an important step in the loan approval process, mainly involving visiting the enterprise internally to inspect the site, operational conditions, and some accounts for compliance.

Only after passing the on-site inspection is it possible to go to the meeting.

"Recently, many enterprises have applied for loans; the Credit Section is too busy and short-staffed." Fang Qingye explained, then suddenly thought of something.

"Dahai, why don't you find Chen Meimei? She's in the Credit Section and is your girlfriend."

"Sigh, don't mention Meimei... I've only now realized that Chen Meimei, like her section chief Zhang Qunying, is rigid and dogmatic! Forget about getting a loan through her; she won't even talk to me about her work matters; if I ask even once, she immediately leaves!"

Huh?

So much personality; I didn't see that coming.

"But still, having principles is quite good. If we get married in the future, others won't take out loans and then try to get at her... I quite like that."

Damn it.

Truly, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Fang Qingye was instantly speechless. After a moment, he said, "Dahai, you're a true brother. Chen Meimei has principles and won't do the deed, so you come find me?"

"Hehe, who else but us iron brothers?" Song Dahai chuckled on the other end of the phone and added:

"Ye Zi, I won't put you in a difficult position on this matter. Just come have a meal and hear what he has to say; consider it a favor to me. If it's too hard to handle, then forget it. If it can't be done, it can't be done; it's not a big deal."

"Alright then." Fang Qingye agreed.

"Then tonight, at the Chundu Grand Hotel. I'll send you the room number once it's booked."

"Only eating, no drinking, no singing or sauna!"

"Fine, fine, I'll do whatever you say, Director Fang."