Chapter 404

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Protagonist:

Lu Feng

Project Manager Wang Zhiqiang had been standing to one side, silently observing.

He saw Bao Hong staring at the xiaolongbao on Ma Wenliang's desk, looking like he really wanted to eat but was too embarrassed to speak up.

Plus, just now in the Boss Office, Bao Hong hadn't shown particular interest in their company's project.

It seemed this big shot from the publisher hadn't come to Jiangcheng this time for their company's project, but for Lu Boss's culinary skill.

He never expected that the project their entire company had rushed to prepare for several months would, in this publisher big shot's eyes, actually be less important than a portion of xiaolongbao.

Wang Zhiqiang couldn't help but feel somewhat helpless inside.

If this got out, he really didn't know what Boss Zhang Haitao would think.

But then he changed his mind.

Since they now knew this publisher big shot's needs, next they just needed to cater to his preferences.

Maybe whether their company's cooperation could be successfully negotiated this time would depend on this portion of xiaolongbao right before their eyes.

Thinking this, Wang Zhiqiang walked behind Ma Wenliang, patted his shoulder, and said with a smile: "Wenliang, you've been working day and night for our project lately, how can you just eat xiaolongbao for lunch? Work is important, but your body is the foundation; if this gets out, people will think our company exploits employees and doesn't even let them eat properly!"

As soon as these words came out, Zhang Haitao beside Bao Hong also suddenly reacted.

"Right right right! Xiao Ma, don't be busy for now, hurry downstairs and find a better Fan Guan to have a good lunch, no matter how much it costs it's on the company, I'll personally sign and reimburse you when you get back! Don't rush the work, fill your stomach first before you have the energy to work!"

Zhang Haitao also walked over, patting Ma Wenliang's shoulder as he spoke.

Ma Wenliang was stunned.

The Manager and Boss, one in front and one behind, suddenly showed such concern for him, an ordinary Programmer, making him feel somewhat flattered.

He wasn't a fool; Manager Wang and General Manager Zhang had hidden meanings in their words, and he understood as soon as he heard them.

These two meant for him to leave this xiaolongbao behind and give it to Publisher Boss Bao right before them.

But this xiaolongbao wasn't for him to eat himself; it was for Manager Wang Zhiqiang to take away.

Ma Wenliang secretly glanced at Wang Zhiqiang, and just happened to see the other side making eyes at him.

Since Manager had already decided this, he naturally had no reason to object.

But he thought that Manager Wang Zhiqiang usually treated him well, hadn't eaten lunch at noon today, and was looking forward to him bringing back something from Lu Boss's Shop.

Now he had to go hungry and hand over his own lunch to someone else.

Ma Wenliang couldn't help but secretly feel distressed for Manager Wang Zhiqiang, and couldn't help but sigh.

His sigh fell into Bao Hong's ears, but it took on a different flavor.

Bao Hong couldn't help but show some embarrassment on his face.

Just now Wang Zhiqiang and Zhang Haitao speaking to Ma Wenliang, the meaning in their words he understood very well.

If he went along with them and really took this xiaolongbao.

He always felt like it was him relying on his status to snatch someone's lunch, which made him feel a bit awkward inside.

If this got out, it seemed like it would also be quite a loss of face.

But the main purpose of his coming to Jiangcheng this time was precisely to taste the flavor that could make his Michelin Head Chef friend praise it endlessly.

Just now he heard Ma Wenliang say that people who went to that Fan Guan to eat every day had to queue for a long time, so he knew how rare this opportunity was.

If he missed this time, next time he wanted to make a special trip, he didn't know how long he'd have to wait.

Right now was the only chance to taste Lu Family Restaurant Boss's culinary skill, he didn't want to come to Jiangcheng for nothing this time.

Since that was the case...

Bao Hong cleared his throat, looking at Ma Wenliang and said in a gentle tone: "Brother, if you're reluctant to part with your portion of xiaolongbao, then can you sell me one? Just one, I just want to taste that Boss's culinary skill."

Ma Wenliang, upon hearing these words, froze completely.

He hurriedly waved his hand, stammering: "No no no..."

The other party was the Party A person in charge whom even Boss Zhang Haitao had to receive respectfully; how could he dare let the other party spend money to buy?

Seeing Bao Hong being so courteous to him at this moment, Ma Wenliang felt somewhat flattered.

"If you're unwilling, then forget it."

Bao Hong slightly furrowed his brow and said with a sigh.

Now, Zhang Haitao standing beside him almost couldn't hold back from cursing out loud.

He glared viciously at Ma Wenliang, cursing in his heart that this kid was just a greenhorn.

What's wrong?

Party A Daddy has already said it to this extent, and you kid still won't agree?

Are you a crab?

You're really arrogant!

Zhang Haitao's face turned iron green; if it weren't for Bao Hong standing right there, he would have rushed over and snatched the xiaolongbao to hand it over long ago.

Ma Wenliang also noticed the Boss's expression, and hurriedly spoke to explain: "No no! You misunderstood, I mean you don't need to buy it, just take it and eat, this portion of xiaolongbao is given to you!"

Speaking, he picked up the Takeout Box on the table and respectfully handed it to Bao Hong.

While handing it over, Ma Wenliang couldn't help but secretly feel smug in his heart.

This big shot before him was someone even Boss Zhang Haitao had to receive respectfully upon seeing.

He was just an ordinary Programmer in the company; when would he usually have a chance to contact such a big figure?

Now such a big figure was courteous to him, and even had requests of him.

This made him feel instantly straightened up.

But Ma Wenliang's secret satisfaction lasted only a short while before he quickly calmed down.

He was very clear in his heart.

General Manager Bao being so courteous to him was not because he was so outstanding, but because the other party had good breeding.

More importantly, the other party was here for Lu Boss's culinary skill.

It was because of these that the other party gave him enough respect.

Normally, an ordinary employee like him probably wouldn't even have a chance to speak to Bao Hong.

Bao Hong looked at the steamed bun being handed over, a smile appearing on his face, and as he took it, he said thank you to Ma Wenliang.

"Hehe, the steamed bun that interests General Manager Bao so much must have an extraordinary flavor, right?"

Zhang Haitao beside him was all smiles, then looked at Ma Wenliang and said, "Xiao Ma, I want to taste one too, you don't mind, do you?"

"No problem, no problem, General Manager Zhang, feel free to taste."

Ma Wenliang nodded repeatedly, forcing a smile on his face.

But in his heart he couldn't help complaining.

Both are leaders, so why is the gap between General Manager Zhang and General Manager Bao so huge?

General Manager Bao is both courteous and polite, and speaks pleasantly.

How is it like General Manager Zhang? Seeing someone else wants to eat, he also wants to follow along.

His tone is like giving orders, not a single polite word.

Only dealing with a leader like General Manager Bao does one feel comfortable in the heart.

But he could only complain in his heart a couple of sentences; he certainly didn't dare say it out loud.

General Manager Zhang is the big boss of his own company; unless he didn't want to continue working here.