Chapter 93 Its Her Unexpectedly (1/2)
Qin Sheng's change of status from being in probation to a full-fledged employee with half a month, and his promotion to a deputy manager in two months broke all records in history. For this reason, many people were envious and even jealous, and the feeling was intensified at this moment.
No one had recovered from the shock yet. In fact, all of the people thought they must have heard wrong. Did Qin Sheng not become a full-fledged employee just a month ago? How did he get promoted to be a deputy manager after a month? His progress was rocket-speed. The candidates in the hearts of all the people in the department surely did not include Qin Sheng. It was no wonder that the expressions of the faces of those expectant candidates were ashen and disappointed. Their expressions were stark contrasts before and after the announcement. They were so stunned that there could recover from the shock for a good while.
This was especially true for Lyu Yuan, who was frozen in place. He was unable to accept this outcome. He had thought of all the possibilities, but never this. How long had Qin Sheng been in the reception department? Based on what conditions was he chosen? Lyu Yuan would have no complaints if it were other candidates who got chosen, but why was Qin Sheng chosen? Qin Sheng was supposedly his protege, how could he continue to lift his head high in the reception department from this point on?
Qin Sheng had expected that he would become a target for attacks after the announcement. Particularly, how was he going to face Lyu Yuan?
The unanimous reaction of the masses was as Ms. An had expected. To ease the awkwardness, she braced herself and said, ”Let us put our hands together to congratulate and welcome Qin Sheng, the new deputy manager of the reception department. It is hoped that all of us will give him our support in his new job.”
Qin Sheng taking up the role of the new deputy manager would definitely impact the other two existing deputy managers. Wang Haizhao for one was beyond furious. To him, Qin Sheng had only joined the reception department for a while and why should he be promoted to be the new deputy manager? He had been toiling for a long time before he was given this role. Wang Haizhao would have challenged the decision if not for Xu Lancheng being the one to make the announcement.
As for Yu Fengzhi, she did not seem to be surprised by the news. She had known from the beginning that Qin Sheng did not come to Shangshan Ruoshui to be a waiter. She was fully aware that becoming the deputy manager was only the beginning, and that there was a possibility that he would become the general manager one day. Nothing was impossible.
Xu Lancheng had also anticipated such a response from the people, so he did not invite Qin Sheng up to the stage to give a speech. He knew it would very difficult for Qin Sheng to face the crowd, so he thought it would make sense to give them time to accept this fact. At the same time, he wanted to see how Qin Sheng would handle the situation.
After the meeting adjourned, Xu Lancheng was the first to leave. Ms. An walked up to Qin Sheng, patted his shoulder and said, ”Work hard, Qin Sheng. Your future will stretch beyond Shangshan Ruoshui.”
Ms. An told herself that she had to accept the fact, just as she felt that Qin Sheng did not belong in Shangshan Ruoshui when they were first introduced. Even if she knew Qin Sheng was here to be gilded, she knew it would be wise for her to cooperate with Qin Sheng. That way, Qin Sheng would repay her for being supportive if he did well in the future.
”Thank you,” Qin Sheng said with a slight smile.
”Come to my office later. Let's have a chat,” Ms. An said with a smile.
Wang Haichao could not bring himself to congratulate Qin Sheng, so he left straight after the meeting adjourned. Likewise, those waiters who were close to Wang Haichao followed suit.
Yu Fengzhi, on the other hand, did not think the fact that Qin Sheng was promoted to the deputy manager was going to have any effect on her. At the very least, she would gain addition allies and that would put Wang Haichao in check.
”Wow Qin Sheng, you are rising fast! Although I'm not totally surprised,” Yu Fengzhi teased.
Qin Sheng squinted and responded, ”Really?”
”Let me buy you dinner someday when you are free,” Yu Fengzhi volunteered. Although there was some disagreement between them earlier on, Yu Fengzhi was determined to follow Qin Sheng closely from now on.
Qin Sheng said cheerily, ”I would gladly go out with a beautiful lady like you anytime!”
Knowing that Qin Sheng would have to entertain the others, Yu Fengzhi excused herself. Thereafter, many of the waiters came up to Qin Sheng to congratulate Qin Sheng, including those who were potential candidates. Given that the decision was made, they had to play along and show their support, lest this new deputy manager gave them a hard time in the days to come.
After most of them took their turn to congratulate the new deputy manager, there were left only Lyu Yuan, Song Siyu and Tang Wan who was at the loss of how to react towards Qin Sheng. It was especially awkward for Lyu Yuan, none the less, he eventually forced himself to walk up to Qin Sheng.
”Let's find somewhere quieter to have a chat, Brother Lyu?” Qin Sheng initiated the conversation before Lyu Yuan forced himself to say words of congratulations. Qin Sheng had already thought of a way to ease the awkward situation.
Lyu Yuan wanted to turn Qin Sheng down, but thought the better of it, lest he came across as being petty. After all, there were still many people who were waiting to see what would happen to them. Lyu Yuan had no choice but to agree to Qin Sheng.
Compared to Tang Wan, Song Siyu was a shrewd person, so she smiled and said, ”Do take care of us, Manager Qin. Don't let the others bully us!”
On the other hand, Tang Wan seemed a little frustrated. She thought the position of the deputy manager rightfully belonged to Brother Lyu, who was after all Qin Sheng's mentor. She did not understand why it was given to Qin Sheng instead.
In the garden behind the Shangshan Ruoshui's main building, Qin Sheng, who was not too bothered about Shangshan Ruoshui's rules, handed Lyu Yuan a stick of cigarette and cut to the chase, saying, ”Brother Lyu, you must be surprised?”
”Indeed I am, but I could kind of figure out. You've come to Shangshan Ruoshui out of the blue and became a full-fledged employee within half a month. You took so much leave, yet you are promoted to be the deputy manager. No one would believe that there wasn't any story behind this,” Lyu Yuan said calmly, although he was still unable to accept the fact.
Qin Sheng gently responded, ”Although you can understand the fact, that doesn't mean you are able to accept it since you are one of the parties involved. After all, I have taken away what seemed rightfully yours.
”Didn't Wang Haichao also take away my rightful position in the past, but I've moved on? Do I call it quits just because you became the manager? Where can I find another job that is relatively easy and pays this much with good welfare?” Lyu Yuan said with a chuckle.