Chapter 341 - 215: Still Need Black Wolfberry?

Chapter 341: Chapter 215: Still Need Black Wolfberry?

Gao Yue was still at it. "What are black wolfberries for? I know about Sea Dog Pills!"

Chen Xiao shot her a glare. She knew what Sea Dog Pills were for, but Xu Wu looked completely lost, having clearly never even heard of them.

He sat down next to Gao Yue, whose fair, long legs were exposed beneath her work skirt. The sight was a little dazzling.

Xu Wu, bringing over the tea, happened to see this and said testily, "President Chen, your tea!"

Chen Xiao explained awkwardly, "It’s so cold today, I was just worried she’d get arthritis!"

Gao Yue fanned the flames. "Want to touch them and see how they feel?"

Xu Wu said, "Ah Yue, rein it in. If he actually touches you, don’t come crying to me."

When Xu Wu spoke, Gao Yue listened. She was actually a little afraid of Xu Wu, but she felt no such fear toward Chen Xiao.

Who could blame her? The last time Chen Xiao had come into her room, he’d just pushed her right down. His sterling reputation, ruined in an instant.

Gao Yue, Li Xiao, and Li Man had already reviewed the design plans for the Junxiao Lakefront CBD Center and offered a few minor suggestions.

She had just gone over them with Xu Wu again, and they were basically good to go. Chen Xiao was a lazy bum; he gave them a cursory glance and approved them.

Women were much more meticulous about these things than men. Since she and Xu Wu had no objections, naturally, neither did he.

Gao Yue chimed in from the side, "Once this office is built, it’ll be so much more convenient for you and President Xu to... interact up there. An entire floor, just for the two of you!"

Xu Wu gave her a light smack. "What nonsense are you spouting? If you like it so much, you can come every day! I’ll mostly be staying on the 57th floor, anyway."

Gao Yue laughed. "I know! You go to the 58th floor to... rest!"

Xu Wu’s face turned red. She shot Gao Yue a look, signaling her to shut up, and Gao Yue finally stopped.

After the Junxiao Group’s office building was completed, Gao Yue would naturally move in as well, just to the floor for her own hotel management division.

Once this matter was settled, Gao Yue was told to keep a close eye on the construction. Money was no object; they should have the workers run three shifts a day for the earliest possible handover.

"There’s one more thing," Xu Wu said. "I’m not sure what to do about the year-end bonuses. President Chen, could you give some direction?"

As soon as she heard them discussing year-end bonuses, Gao Yue quickly said, "Then I should probably step out!"

Xu Wu said, "No need. You’re a company executive, so it’s fine for you to participate. This involves your division, so you should offer your suggestions."

"This is something I shouldn’t have to worry about, right?" Chen Xiao said. "You can make the call. It’s not a lot of money."

’What kind of thing was that to say? He really treated money like it was nothing.’ Xu Wu might not bat an eye at spending hundreds of millions, but that was because she knew the acquired projects were worth the price. Spending money quickly didn’t mean she spent it recklessly.

"The company and its several business units were only just established," Xu Wu explained. "Ah Yue’s division, for example, was founded this year. How should we handle last year’s year-end bonuses? By what standard?"

Gao Yue said, "You can just skip my division."

’I only took up my post this year. How could I receive a year-end bonus for last year?’

"We can forget about yours, but what about your team’s employees?" Xu Wu countered. "After being acquired by us, their original company isn’t going to give them a year-end bonus. If we don’t either, it means they’ve worked all year for nothing. That doesn’t align with the Junxiao Group’s way of doing things!"

Hearing this, Gao Yue fell silent. She could overlook her own interests, but what about her entire team?

Chen Xiao said, "Just pay them the full year’s bonus. Money is no object. Consider it an investment to attract future talent!"

"You decide the executives’ year-end bonuses. For the employees, pay them the full year’s amount according to our standards. For their KPI assessment, you can just use this past month’s performance."

"For those who’ve been here less than a month, you can prorate it based on their actual results."

This almost perfectly matched what Xu Wu had been thinking. When it came to business, no one understood Chen Xiao better than she did.

"I had the HR Director draft a preliminary proposal based on basically what you just said. I’ll have her bring it over!"

"Actually, never mind. I’ll go get her myself."

’She had originally planned to have the HR Director come in, but considering they didn’t know Chen Xiao and he hated to be disturbed, she decided to go herself.’

’As for sending an assistant, she was worried it would take too long to explain everything. She knew best which documents to bring for Chen Xiao to see.’

’She wouldn’t even look at the details for the lower-level employees herself. Showing them to Chen Xiao? Did she want to work him to death?’

After Xu Wu left, Gao Yue sidled closer to him and sang softly, "Boss, you hurt me, and then you just smiled and walked away..."

Chen Xiao was speechless. "How did I hurt you? Physically? Mentally? Or did I hurt your brain?"

Gao Yue’s breath was fragrant as she spoke. "My knee... you pressed it into the sofa, and it’s been hurting for days!"

"And the spot you pinched is still bruised. You can look if you don’t believe me."

’Look? Here? In Xu Wu’s office?’

’My God, the Endurance Value’s effect is going through the roof! Gao Yue, you little demon, you’re too good at this.’

He glanced toward the office door.

Amused, Gao Yue covered her mouth and laughed. "You really want to look, don’t you!"

Caught red-handed, Chen Xiao grew flustered. "Gao Yue, don’t push me. When I get ruthless, I even bully myself!"

’Bully himself? How does one do that?’

Gao Yue’s mind blanked. ’It couldn’t be what people always talk about... jerking off, could it?’

"Boss, are you that pitiful? You still need to use your..."

He could tell what she was thinking just from her expression. Chen Xiao reached out and smacked her on the leg. "What kind of filth is in that head of yours!"

"You just wanted an excuse to touch my thigh... Hmph!"

’But damn, it felt really good. Smooth and supple.’ Chen Xiao couldn’t resist giving it another squeeze. It was as soft as satin.

Gao Yue’s eyes went wide as she stared at him. ’How could he be so bold? Wasn’t he afraid Miss Xu would suddenly walk in?’

Realizing his actions were a bit inappropriate, Chen Xiao sheepishly pulled his hand back. "You can’t blame me for that. In this weather, you’re walking around with your bare legs out. It’s just too eye-catching!"

’Could he be any more shameless?’

Gao Yue said resentfully, "Well, I am wearing a skirt. Makes it convenient for your inspection. Interested?"

His Endurance Value was stirring again. He feigned anger. "Gao Yue, don’t force my hand. When I make a move, I always get what I want!"

Gao Yue smiled. ’What could he possibly do to me here, in Miss Xu’s office? She’ll be back any second!’

She continued her provocation. "Let’s go then. To the break room, so you can inspect me!"