Chapter 102: How Female Powerhouses Are Forged

Although Li Yan had hidden himself inside the bedroom, he could still hear what was going on outside. Hearing Wen Qianyi’s voice, he secretly lamented. If she was just coming over to say something or borrow something from Hai Fu, that would be manageable. But if it’s drinking and chatting, then it’s easy for the truth to come out!

Hai Fu is of course a very seasoned person, but her main experience is in corporate administration. Wen Qianyi, on the other hand, is different. She’s in sales and is very skilled at observing people and interacting with them. She’s also sharper than most, knows a lot, and besides, Hai Fu is definitely feeling nervous and guilty now. The outcome of such a confrontation is quite predictable.

However, in any case, he had no chance to remind Hai Fu and could only rely on her to adapt on the spot. As for himself, he had to be careful not to make any noise in the bedroom, and also be cautious in case someone called him!

Thinking of this, he hastily found his phone and turned it off, looking around for a place in the bedroom to hide, just in case Wen Qianyi decided to take a tour, so as not to be uncovered.

He understood Hai Fu’s intention was to speed up drinking with her, hoping that she’d finish up and leave. But Wen Qianyi, she can drink a lot! He’d had many drinking sessions with her and never seen her truly drunk, whereas Hai Fu has passed out before.

Outside, Wen Qianyi watched Hai Fu down her drink in one go, wondering if it was because she didn’t drink often.

When Hai Fu put down her glass, she noticed Wen Qianyi’s gaze and awkwardly smiled, then tried to cover up: "Actually... I don’t usually drink much myself, and with no one else here, I don’t need to put on a show, so..."

"Haha, I can tell." Wen Qianyi laughed, "There’s no rush, let’s drink slowly." She poured more wine for Hai Fu and took a sip from her own glass.

Hai Fu also thought about Li Yan’s concerns, afraid that if she kept gulping drinks down, Wen Qianyi wouldn’t end up drinking much herself. She’d be the one who gets drunk, wasting the effort. She had to endure, and took a small sip too. "Qianyi, do you drink a lot?"

The two were not very familiar, in the company they’re addressed as President Wen, President Hai, etc. Their post-work interactions were just once before, and then tonight, dinner and a movie together. Yet, women are naturally sociable, regardless of gossiping behind each other’s backs, they always manage to seem intimate face to face.

Wen Qianyi chuckled and sighed: "I’m in sales; can I succeed without being able to drink? Plus, I’m a woman, let’s say a woman with some looks. If I weren’t able to drink a lot myself..."

Hai Fu and Li Yan thought simultaneously, you are not just somewhat attractive, but an absolute beauty. You don’t just attract those with ulterior motives, even those upright gentlemen couldn’t help but have ulterior intentions when encountering you over drinks!

"I certainly don’t want such outcomes. So when I decided on going into sales, I started practicing drinking desperately, more than once ending up throwing up. Of course, being able to drink heavily is a passive defense. I also learned how to encourage others to drink, exploit men’s psychology of showing off their masculinity in front of women, making them drink more than me, that’s the active defense." Wen Qianyi spoke of her painful experiences and wisdom with a smile.

Her words reminded Hai Fu of her own hardships in the past. Comparatively, she faced more contempt and was underestimated, bearing psychological pressure. Wen Qianyi endured not only mental pressure but also physical discomfort and danger!

This made her temporarily forget about Li Yan inside, and clinked glasses with Wen Qianyi. "Actually, men aren’t just showing off and pulling the hero act in front of women, but in front of beauties. Especially in front of great beauties like you, they feel pressure and inferiority in front of you, fearing your judgment, so they strive hard to meet your demands."

"Well, maybe." Wen Qianyi neither agreed nor disagreed, her adept skills in handling people were cultivated from initial cautious training.

"But you still need to be careful, if you encounter a scumbag man who uses low tricks like drugging, no matter how much you can drink or how good you are at refusing and encouraging others to drink, things could easily go wrong." Hai Fu, as an elder sister several years senior, reminded her, in case she’s overly confident.

This statement reminded Li Yan of that important client representative of Ye Jiahong. They once used such methods to target Huang Ying. Just one sentence ignited his anger, he listened carefully in case someone ever attempted such a method on Wen Qianyi, even if uncovered and no harm done, he would never let them off!

Wen Qianyi calmly said: "Would you believe, even to this day, with very familiar clients, even if it’s ladies, I maintain great vigilance. Frankly, with familiar, even friendly clients, I’ve never fully trusted them."

Hai Fu commended: "Indeed, one should. I once trusted someone out of gratitude and ended up drunk..."

Hai Fu suddenly realized she shouldn’t say this, almost letting slip, which could easily lead Li Yan to misunderstand. She quickly laughed and said, "From the company? Ha, surely you know my company nickname, right? Do you think any man in the company dares to interact with me alone?"

Wen Qianyi smiled and said no more. The reputation of Master Extinction wasn’t built overnight. Just earlier at the hot pot restaurant, Li Yan even called her Master.

Seeing Hai Fu now, after she’d showered, without the stern daytime facade, Wen Qianyi couldn’t help but suggest: "Sister Hai Fu, you’re still young, very beautiful, and have a mature woman’s charm. Why...don’t mind me saying, why do you dress yourself like... or your demeanor..."

Hai Fu didn’t mind saying it herself: "Like a premature menopause?"

"..." Wen Qianyi laughed awkwardly.

"Qianyi, I’m different from you. You are so passionate, approachable; your smile makes everyone feel comfortable. But I know, this is likely a facade too, not necessarily your genuine willingness. You have to be amiable for your sales work, it’s a necessity for business. Over time, it becomes second nature."

"Indeed... what are you implying...?"

"Same for me. You probably somewhat know, I have a low academic background, no college education. My first job was at Paradise Group, starting from the bottom up, accumulating over ten years to reach today..."

"I know, technically you just didn’t stay in school longer, didn’t have the diploma, but have always worked hard at the company, through a lot of self-study and pushing yourself hard in work, you’ve enhanced yourself. Haha, you didn’t just become a director today, you’ve already moved up steps in the company hierarchy long ago." Wen Qianyi has always respected Hai Fu’s self-made journey and determination.

Hai Fu smiled: "You are right, but actually my personal effort is only a small part, critical is President Zhang always giving me opportunities, allowing me to prove my ability, because of my abilities, giving me more opportunities without filtering me out because of academic qualifications. But reaching middle management is about it, becoming company leadership... the pressure is much more. Imagine people with bachelor’s, master’s, even doctorate degrees, having to accept someone with only a high school education leading them, how embarrassing that would be?"

"So, they disdain you and ignore you. To ensure you do the job well, you can only use high-pressure and iron-fisted methods to manage? Hence, everyone has to respect you, fear you, and call you Master Extinction behind your back? At this point, Wen Qianyi didn’t hold back much."

Hai Fu downed her drink and smiled calmly. "President Zhang gave me opportunities, I not only wanted to prove my ability but also his insight, and to live up to his trust! So whether it’s with high-pressure or iron-fisted methods, even unpleasantly calling me psychologically deranged, I don’t mind.

Over time, shareholders, directors, upper leadership, they’ve accepted me, acknowledged me. Subordinates also comply and have gotten used to it, plus coming and going, many aren’t the original people, no longer discriminating or belittling me. Even without careful scrutiny, they wouldn’t even know, and I’ve gained many qualifications through self-study. But I’ve gotten used to it, and they’ve adjusted too, new employees quickly adapt to this atmosphere, someone will always tell her what kind of person I am."

Seeing she’s taken it lightly, Wen Qianyi didn’t push further, laughing: "You’re right. If I show up at work with a stern face one day, many colleagues might get anxious. Whereas if you remove your current facade, show up at the company stylishly and brightly, greet colleagues with smiles, they might get highly nervous, worried they’ve offended you somehow."

"Haha, they’d think I’ve gone insane, further dare not look at me, see me, provoke me."

Both laughed heartily, Wen Qianyi poured more wine and drank.

Li Yan in the bedroom listened to their chat, feeling the bittersweet struggles of Wen Qianyi and Hai Fu from the past, also a bit emotional. But the more they talked, the more they hit it off, Hai Fu seemed to forget his presence here, leaving him speechless. Maybe soon Wen Qianyi would say it’s late, too lazy to leave, and stay over here! That’d be fun...

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