Chen Xiao didn’t say anything, Lu Nan assumed he had no objections and changed the topic. “I contacted Feixiang yesterday, and Mr. Yang is very satisfied with the display in the Shangri-La VIP lounge.” So, the incident with the wine cabinet was successfully resolved. 

“Not only that,” Chen Xiao added, “Manager Zhao is quite capable. Not only is he quick to pick up on things, but he also works fast. Probably, Pei Xuedong let something slip in front of him. Last night, he finally convinced Mr. Yang to host the Grand Tasting event at Shangri-La.” 

Lu Nan nodded and said seriously, “The hotel is quite high-end, it suits our classic wine.” 

Chen Xiao’s gaze shifted to her, where he saw Lu Nan’s thick, fluffy hair: Unlike other newcomers, her attitude when entering and leaving high-end hotels and clubs is just too natural. Her family background must be good? But if her family is well-off, her outward behavior is completely different from Pan Shasha’s. She’s straightforward about wanting a ‘buyout fee’, which is really hard to figure out. 

They left and took a taxi. 

By the time they arrived at Feixiang, Mr. Yang and the others were already waiting in the conference room. 

Sitting around the conference table, Lu Nan skillfully turned on the projector. After training Meng Lusi and Liu Yuhan many times, she was familiar with all the equipment in the conference room. 

Chen Xiao had brought some video materials of large-scale tasting events held by distributors in other cities. After projecting them, Mr. Yang watched while discussing his thoughts with Chen Xiao and Lu Nan. 

Lu Nan quickly took notes. 

Since different cities have their own regional characteristics, Yuan Chuan allows distributors to make appropriate changes to the event’s process and details when hosting large-scale tasting events, as long as the core focus remains on the “wine.” Everything else can be flexible. 

For example, the large tasting event for Feixiang is tentatively scheduled for mid-September, close to the Mid-Autumn Festival, so the event can have a Mid-Autumn theme, incorporating elements of Yuan Chuan’s classic wine throughout. 

Clearly, Mr. Yang already had some ideas in mind. What Chen Xiao needed to do now was carefully listen to Mr. Yang’s thoughts, select the useful parts, and address the activities he had doubts about. Of course, he couldn’t reject the distributor’s ideas on the spot. That would not only show a lack of emotional intelligence but also a lack of common sense! 

Lu Nan had marked the parts where Chen Xiao subtly suggested revisions with asterisks to make it easier to review the content of today’s meeting later. 

Feixiang was originally an advertising company, and since Mr. Yang was experienced in event organization, communicating with him was effortless for Chen Xiao. 

The meeting took even less time than Chen Xiao had expected. However, given the many segments in the large tasting event, by the time they reviewed the entire event flow, it was already time for lunch. 

Today, Mr. Yang insisted on having lunch together and kept saying, “It’s just a simple meal at a nearby restaurant. Manager Chen, Manager Lu, don’t be so polite.” 

Sister Pei also said, “Yes, every time we invite Xiao Lu to lunch, she says she needs to go back to work. Today, Manager Chen is here too. You’re Xiao Lu’s boss. You tell me, with how dedicated Xiao Lu is to her work, what’s wrong with letting her stay for a meal?” 

Since both Mr. Yang and his wife had said it this way, Chen Xiao and Lu Nan couldn’t refuse any longer. Fortunately, they were familiar with Mr. Yang’s style and knew that lunch was just lunch, and there would be no need for drinking and socializing. 

When they got downstairs, they ran into Meng Lusi, who was either just coming to work or had gone out and returned to the company. 

The beautiful woman greeted everyone with a charming look in her eyes. 

Sister Pei casually asked if Meng Lusi had eaten, and when she learned that she hadn’t, she invited her to join them. 

Lu Nan looked up at Chen Xiao while holding back a smile and silently said to him, “Your peach blossom.” 

So bold! Taking advantage of everyone not paying attention, Chen Xiao casually tapped Lu Nan on the forehead. But after doing it, he froze: What did I just do? 

It felt like he had been stung by a scorpion, and he quickly retracted his hand, putting it in his pocket and balling it into a fist. 

Lu Nan was also surprised. She looked up at him with a fierce expression, then quickly adjusted her bangs that had been messed up by his gesture. 

Meng Lusi walked gracefully to Lu Nan’s side, smiling as she greeted Chen Xiao, “Manager Chen, long time no see.” 

Chen Xiao gave her a polite smile in return. 

Fortunately, during lunch, Meng Lusi didn’t cause any trouble—except for frequently glancing over at Chen Xiao. 

After lunch, Chen Xiao took Lu Nan back to the office. 

In the taxi, Chen Xiao took the initiative to bring up the “peach blossom ” incident: “Next time, do you dare to make fun of me with Meng Lusi again?” 

Lu Nan puffed up her cheeks in the backseat, “It was my mistake; I was disrespectful, without regard for seniority or hierarchy.” 

Listen to that, she’s acting like she’s the victim. 

Chen Xiao helplessly said, “Our relationship with distributors is one of mutual support, each with its own position. With people from the distributor side, we should be friendly but not too close. Especially when it comes to rumors between men and women, we need to be very cautious, understand?” 

Now that he was being serious, Lu Nan of course listened seriously. She nodded solemnly, more sincere this time: “I was too careless. You’re right, Brother Xiao.” 

Seeing the young girl being so earnest, Chen Xiao became concerned that his seriousness might have scared her, so he softened his tone: “It won’t happen again. I see you’ve already sorted out the meeting notes—thank you for that, you’ve done work outside your responsibilities.” 

Lu Nan thought to herself: As long as you know I’ve worked hard, don’t forget my efforts when giving me my performance score at the end of the month! 

She jokingly said, “I’ve acknowledged my mistake and corrected it. What about you, Brother Xiao?” 

“Me?” 

Lu Nan pointed to her own forehead, “You were too casual with that tap, huh? Was it soft enough?” It was as if you’re tapping to a watermelon. 

Chen Xiao couldn’t help but laugh, “It was fine, I checked, it’s not empty.” 

“I’ll hold back, I promised not to overstep.” 

After laughing, the matter was put behind them. 

Seeing that the other party wasn’t bothered and even joked about it, Chen Xiao felt relieved but also experienced a certain indescribable sense of loss. 

Back at the office, the two of them immediately got to work. 

The first task was to turn some of Mr. Yang’s ideas and suggestions from this morning into written form. 

In this regard, Lu Nan and Chen Xiao’s teamwork was simply perfect. 

He started by saying, “Regarding the raffle segment, in most large tasting events from the reference videos, raffle tickets are often distributed under the dinnerware or under the chairs, and Mr. Yang wants something a bit different…” 

She immediately followed up, “Mr. Yang’s idea is to give guests numbered pendants at the registration desk, something more unique in style. The goal is for the guests to keep them as pendants or accessories, making them one of the memorable items after the large tasting event.” 

Chen Xiao nodded, “Mr. Yang has been deeply involved in the advertising industry for many years, so he’s always looking for something different in this area…” 

“And it also helps control material production costs,” Lu Nan added. 

“So, keep the expenses under control, if it’s within three thousand yuan—” Chen Xiao tapped the desk lightly with his pen. 

“It won’t even be that much,” Lu Nan quickly calculated in her mind. “Mr. Yang mentioned he plans to invite around 150 guests. Since pendants aren’t like posters, K-boards, or roll-up banners where the quantity can be precise, it’s okay to have 30% extra just in case, so around 200 pieces.” 

Chen Xiao thought Lu Nan’s estimate was perfectly reasonable, so he said, “Later, ask Sister Pei about the price for acrylic and artificial crystal products.” 

Even though Feixiang Advertising was also under Mr. Yang’s company, materials and labor for the large tasting event organized by Feixiang Winery would need to be billed at the selling price, and Lu Nan knew this without Chen Xiao needing to remind her. 

Lu Nan shook a sticky note in her hand, “I asked Sister Pei during lunch. The price is based on the wholesale cost of the finished product.” 

With a smile and a nod, Chen Xiao said to Lu Nan, “Good, continue.” 

“Acrylic material: size about 2cm*6cm, thickness 0.5cm, weight around 25g, wholesale price for finished product is 1.3 yuan; artificial crystal material: same size, weight around 60g, wholesale price for finished product is 3.5 yuan. As for the lottery number and pattern design… I told Sister Pei that we would provide the elements, so the design fee is waived. The two options are layered (both acrylic and crystal can be used) or internal engraving (only crystal can be used for this). The charges differ for the two processes, but even with the crystal and internal engraving option, the cost per pendant won’t exceed ten yuan,” Lu Nan said confidently. 

In other words, even if they made 200 pieces of artificial crystal pendants with internal engraving for 150 guests plus a 30% backup, the total cost would only be around two thousand yuan. 

This price greatly surprised Chen Xiao. “Oh, that’s quite affordable!” 

“Yes, that’s the market price. Even if we make them bigger, it won’t cost much more—just that they’d be inconvenient to carry. Sister Pei said they’ve received many orders for crystal trophies, and the wholesale price is this amount,” Lu Nan gestured with her fingers. 

Chen Xiao couldn’t believe it: “I participated in a big tasting event in Antai City last year and custom-ordered a batch of crystal trophies at that time,” But the price was three times more expensive than what Lu Nan just gestured… 

Lu Nan lowered her gaze and remained silent. 

“Forget it, when the water is too clear, there are no fish.” Chen Xiao chuckled, “Let’s move on.” 

Skipping over that part, Chen Xiao and Lu Nan continued their discussion. 

A while later, there was a knock at the office door. It was Xu Yao: “Brother Xiao, Lu Nan. We’re ordering afternoon tea. Would you like to join?” 

Chen Xiao raised his wrist: It was already three o’clock. 

Unknowingly, he and Lu Nan had been talking in the office for two hours. 

No wonder my mouth feels dry. 

Lu Nan glanced at the thermos on Chen Xiao’s desk, which was already empty. 

“Order it. I’ll treat everyone to afternoon tea. Xu Yao, count how many people, I’ll transfer the money to you.” 

It was clear that this wasn’t the first time Chen Xiao treated the office staff to afternoon tea. Xu Yao was completely unreserved: “Thanks, Brother Xiao. I’ve already counted everything outside, what would you two like to drink?” 

Chen Xiao glanced at Lu Nan: “Iced Americano.” 

“Plain milk or unsweetened yogurt will work.” 

Xu Yao noted it down, gave an ‘OK’ sign, and said to Chen Xiao, “I’ll send you a photo of the receipt later, haha, it’s not much, probably around two hundred.” 

After Xu Yao closed the door, Chen Xiao chuckled helplessly: “The internal accountants are all young girls, and their salaries aren’t higher than those in sales, so sometimes they can’t help but feel a bit uncomfortable. It’s necessary to occasionally maintain good relationships with colleagues.” It sounded almost like an explanation. 

Lu Nan nodded seriously, acknowledging the point, but she wasn’t in the mood to comment. 

It was undeniable that in office relationships, there was often a situation where “same-sex repels, opposite sex attracts.” For Chen Xiao, occasionally treating the girls to afternoon tea was a good way to manage interpersonal relationships, but for Lu Nan, it wasn’t. 

She would have chosen a more appropriate way for girls, such as discussing gossip or beauty trends—but since she didn’t plan to stay here long, why bother with such courteous acts? 

So, Lu Nan just listened, but didn’t take it to heart. 

About half an hour later, the afternoon tea arrived. 

Chen Xiao wasn’t a stingy person. Though he quickly finished his coffee, he didn’t rush Lu Nan, who was still sipping her milk. 

The office door was knocked again. This time, it was He Manlin: “Yao Yao said it’s you treating us to afternoon tea again, I feel so bad.” 

“We’re colleagues, no need to be so polite,” Chen Xiao responded briefly. “Sister Lin, is there something you need?” 

He Manlin glanced at Lu Nan, took a small breath as if to gather courage, and smiled, “Coincidentally, today I brought some cookies I baked myself, thought I’d bring them for you to try.”