Chapter 234 Nice to meet you
Tao Yingjun smiled and said, "Just accompany me for one week each month, just in the evening, that's not too much to ask, is it? As long as you agree to this, I can make Zhong Lezhi back off, stop targeting you, and even let you become part of management later on. My dad is the vice president, and if I talk to him, getting you a management position is no problem at all."
His pursuit of Zhao Yulu was merely to sleep with her.
Love, in his mind, didn't exist.
Even though Zhao Yulu was very beautiful, he just wanted to sleep with her, with no intention of marrying her.
Initially, he thought a wasteful confession would be enough to get her into bed.
But Zhao Yulu didn't fall for it and even made him lose face in public, which he certainly couldn't accept.
Having Zhong Lezhi trouble and coerce Zhao Yulu was just a means to make her submit.
Now, it was almost time to make his demands.
In his view, there was a high chance of success; otherwise, Yu Lu wouldn't have asked like that.
"Tao Yingjun, your smug look just makes me utterly disgusted!" Zhao Yulu said with a face full of revulsion.
"Zhao Yulu, don't be so ungrateful!" Tao Yingjun's expression turned very ugly, "Don't think just because you're pretty that you're above everyone."
"In this world, there are plenty of beautiful women. In front of rich men like me, a beautiful woman like you can only be our plaything."
"And don't act so high and mighty in front of me. If you're not interested in a promotion, then let's just be straightforward—name your price. As long as it's not too outrageous, I can satisfy you."
"Get lost!" Zhao Yulu didn't want to talk to Tao Yingjun anymore.
"Ten thousand yuan for one night, how about that?" Tao Yingjun said in a grand manner.
Zhao Yulu didn't speak.
"Twenty thousand yuan!" Tao Yingjun made another offer.
Zhao Yulu still didn't speak.
"Fifty thousand yuan; let me tell you, with that kind of money, you can have your pick of top models," Tao Yingjun continued to bid.
"Tao Yingjun, you really make me feel sick to my stomach, and if you keep talking, I'm really going to throw up," Zhao Yulu couldn't stand it anymore and blurted out.
"One hundred thousand yuan; with this price, you can have a third-tier celebrity. This is my final offer. You'd better seize the opportunity," Tao Yingjun still wasn't giving up.
"Tao Yingjun, if you say that kind of thing to me again, I'll call the police and report you for harassment!" Zhao Yulu warned.
"Call the police? Report me for harassment? What evidence do you have?" Tao Yingjun laughed scornfully, not at all afraid, looking supremely confident.
It wasn't like no one had tried that before; in the end, it all came to nothing.
Just then, there was a commotion in the crowd.
"Look, someone's coming, is it someone from Penguin?"
"Judging by the aura of those few people, it must be."
"You don't even need to look at their aura; the one leading is Penguin's General Manager, Han Jun. I've seen his photo in the news."
"The woman by his side, that must be the big beauty from Penguin that little Tao mentioned, her aura is really something else."
"A powerful aura of a strong woman is hitting us."
"To tell the truth, this woman's appearance is indeed not as good as Zhao Yulu's, but considering her outfit and aura, all in all, she really beats Zhao Yulu."
"Zhao Yulu is just a young girl, this one is a mature woman, also a strong woman from Penguin, there's no comparison."
"If I could make this woman my wife, my life would be perfect."
"There's always someone daydreaming, can't you be a bit more self-aware?"
"You've got to have dreams, what if she looks at me in the crowd and falls in love at first sight?"
"That's the kind of thing only you would dare to dream about."
"I really hope Penguin acquires our company and brands it with Penguin's logo. Then when I mention I work for Penguin, people will know right away, and they'll give me a thumbs up. Otherwise, when I say I work for Shengda Literature, a lot of people have no clue, and I always end up having to explain."
The crowd was buzzing with discussion.
Amid the chatter, Han Jun walked in with his team.
Han Mengting could faintly hear the crowd's discussions, but her expression didn't change.
She was accustomed to such scenes.
Similar comments were nothing new to her.
In any case, these people could only dream; it was impossible for them to have her.
For all these years, the man who made her heart flutter was just one.
Unfortunately, that man was already married.
This time, coming to Jiang City, she wanted to see that man.
It wasn't about interfering with his marriage, she just really wanted to see him.
At this moment, Han Mengting spotted a familiar figure in the crowd.
"Yu Lu…"
Han Mengting stopped in her tracks.
"Secretary Han, what's wrong?" Han Jun stopped as well, slightly frowning.
The others also paused, all looking at Han Mengting, curious to see what she was going to do.
"President Han, I've seen an acquaintance, I'm going to say hi, please wait for me a moment," she said.
With others around, Han Mengting and Han Jun addressed each other by their professional titles.
Only in private would they revert to calling each other by their familial relations.
Having said that, Han Mengting left the group and walked towards Zhao Yulu.
Everyone's gaze followed Han Mengting.
"Damn, it looks like she's coming towards me, could it really be as I just said, she saw me in the crowd and fell for me at first sight?"
"Cut it out, if you mention love at first sight again, I'm going to be sick."
"People without self-awareness are truly pitiable. With which eye did you see her coming for you?"
"It looks like she's heading towards Mr. Tao."
"Judging by the direction she's going, it really does seem like she's going for Mr. Tao."
"Don't just say it seems like it, it is!"
"Damn, is Mr. Tao's charm so great? Even the stunning beauty from Penguin is attracted!"
The crowd was abuzz with gossip, their excitement mounting.
Looking at the direction Han Mengting was heading, it was indeed towards Tao Yingjun.
Tao Yingjun's heart couldn't help but surge with excitement.
Damn, is my charm that incredible?
Could it be this stunner from Penguin has fallen for me at first sight?
Yes, indeed, if it wasn't love at first sight, why else would she be coming towards me?
It seems this beauty is quite bold.
She's making the first move after falling for me at first sight.
So how should I respond later?
With such a gorgeous woman throwing herself into my arms, I definitely need to maintain a gentlemanly demeanor, not too enthusiastic, but also not to let her feel neglected.
With a mind as quick as lightning and seasoned in the art of wooing, Tao Yingjun knew exactly what to do.
Ha ha, it looks like I'm in for a very pleasant night.
When Han Mengting approached, Tao Yingjun put on his trademark smile, stepped forward, and extended his hand, "Hi, beauty, it's a pleasure to meet you."
Yesterday, his confession to Zhao Yulu was rejected, which was a great embarrassment for him.
This event today was surely going to earn back his lost face.
Ha ha ha, Zhao Yulu, are you watching?
This is my charm!
If you won't get in my bed, there are plenty of women who will, including a stunning beauty from Penguin!
This beauty's overall credentials are much better than yours!
Tao Yingjun roared with excitement inwardly.
However, what Han Mengting did next caused Tao Yingjun's smile to freeze, his hand hanging mid-air.