From abandoned baby to CEO

The inspection of the design institute went exceptionally smoothly, and Kramer's expression showed that he was very satisfied.

Sun Xue's heart finally settled down.

The only thing that made her feel uncomfortable was that Dean Gu was the only one communicating with Kramer throughout the whole process. It was obvious that Dean Gu was trying hard to get close to Kramer and intended to show off his outstanding talents to him.

During the meeting, Sun Xue was deeply impressed by what he said. Dean Gu said that he hoped the Kramer team could maintain long-term cooperation with the design institute.

It was this ambiguous statement that made Sun Xue alert.

She thought that Dean Gu seemed to be intentionally hinting to Professor Kramer: the design institute he led was very powerful and he hoped Kramer would cooperate with him.

After the inspection, President Gu hosted a banquet in honor of the Kramer team.

During the meal, Dean Gu, who is the "Director of the Design Institute" of Sun Xue's company, firmly controlled the atmosphere on the scene, stole the show, and did not take Sun Xue seriously at all. He did not even give her and Kramer a chance to talk. Dean Gu used his outstanding social skills to take care of Kramer meticulously and won Kramer's favor.

After leaving the hotel, Dean Gu actually took Kramer to his home alone.

He said it nicely, "When Kramer first came, I invited him to my house for a cup of tea."

The remaining people had to return the same way.

On the way back, Wang Ke complained very dissatisfiedly:

"Boss Sun, have you seen Dean Gu's ambition? What he did is too obvious! It's obvious that he doesn't take you seriously. He's clearly trying to snatch the meat from your mouth!"

Wang Ke was indignant. "You don't even have the most basic decency. You fought for the opportunity to work with Kramer's team. We didn't treat Dean Gu unfairly when he worked with us. And he's trying to steal your clients!"

"I told you, that person is not a simple person." Zhu Biao echoed faintly.

Sun Xue was also quite indignant about Dean Gu's excessive behavior. "Boss Wang, don't worry. I won't let his plan succeed."

"Anyway, you have to be careful with him. To be honest, you can't beat him." Wang Ke reminded cautiously.

Sun Xue really regretted it.

She was too careless and shouldn't have cooperated with the cunning Dean Gu.

When communicating with Kramer at that time, she inadvertently mentioned the design institute. She was eager to get the opportunity, and said impulsively that her company had an independent design institute with strong strength.

After hearing about this, Dean Gu immediately took the initiative to find her and enthusiastically expressed his desire to cooperate.

At that time, she naively believed that Dean Gu's design institute was the best in the provincial capital, and that their powerful alliance was a perfect thing.

But she never expected that she would let a wolf into the house. Dean Gu was ambitious and wanted to steal her clients...

Less than half an hour after the group arrived in Quancheng City, the driver picked up Teacher Xu from the airport and then rushed to the hotel.

Teacher Xu's arrival temporarily alleviated Sun Xue's unhappiness.

Judy and Teacher Xu were extremely enthusiastic when they met.

Teacher Xu was extremely happy to meet the world-class writer again.

Sun Xue has already made plans. In the next few days, she will arrange for Kramer's team, Judy, and Teacher Xu to travel and enjoy the scenery. Of course, the purpose of her doing this is to please Kramer and promote this cooperation.

Sun Xue found Teacher Xu alone and spoke frankly about her thoughts, hoping that Teacher Xu could help her indirectly.

Teacher Xu agreed readily, "Xiao Sun, I understand your difficulties. I will try my best to help you."

Sun Xue was very touched. "Teacher Xu, this opportunity is very important to me. Working with a world-renowned designer is something I fought so hard for. I really don't want to lose it, so... I'm asking for your help."

Teacher Xu praised him, "Xiao Sun, you are really good. You have made great strides and now your business has expanded overseas."

Sun Xue joked to herself, "Teacher, it's pure luck that I got to know Kramer this time. If we can really succeed in our cooperation, I think my company's business will reach a new level."

Teacher Xu encouraged her, "Keep going, Xiao Sun. You can do it. You're the most business-minded writer I know. Even if you're not a writer, a smart person like you who can be a successful businessman is still contributing to the country, and this contribution is even greater. But I have to remind you that you must be a businessman with a conscience and a sense of social responsibility."

"Teacher Xu, I will remember your words."

Teacher Xu looked serious and said earnestly:

"Xiao Sun, teacher, you're not kidding. I've seen too many businessmen who started out with a conscience, but as their businesses grew, they became arrogant, forgetting their original aspirations and focusing only on money. I accepted you as my student not because of your creative excellence, but because I was moved by your many valuable qualities. You must not become a profit-driven businessman. If you become like them, then our teacher-student relationship will end here. Do you understand?"

Sun Xue nodded seriously, "Teacher Xu, don't worry, I'm not that kind of person, and I won't bring shame on you."

Teacher Xu smiled and said, "Well, Xiao Sun, I believe in you. Just go ahead and work hard. If you succeed in your career, it will also bring honor to me."

Sun Xue waited until five o'clock in the afternoon, but Dean Gu still didn't bring Kramer back.

She immediately called Dean Gu.

"Xiao Sun, is there something wrong?" Dean Gu asked knowingly.

"Dean Gu, I've arranged a dinner. I'll send a driver to pick you up right now."

"Xiao Sun! Thank you. We probably won't be able to attend today..."

"What's wrong? Do you have any other plans?"

Dean Gu smiled, a hint of apology in his tone. "I didn't expect Professor Kramer to have such a low alcohol tolerance. We only drank less than a pound of white wine, and he was already drunk. I've arranged for him to rest at my house."

Sun Xue was very angry. In her opinion, Dean Gu must have deliberately gotten Professor Kramer drunk and then made him stay at his house overnight.

She frowned and asked, "Is Professor Kramer okay?"

"Xiao Sun, don't worry, Kramer is fine. I will take good care of him."

He then boasted, "I was originally going to drink red wine, but Kramer insisted on drinking white wine, saying that China's Moutai is very famous. I even took out a Moutai bottle worth tens of thousands of yuan that I have treasured for many years to treat him, but I didn't expect him to get drunk..."

Sun Xue was really angry. Who knew what his intention was? He knew Kramer was her guest, but he still got him drunk.

At the dinner, everyone was present except Kramer.

Wang Ke, who was standing by, whispered, "Mr. Sun, what's going on? Why hasn't Kramer arrived yet?"

"Dean Gu said he was drunk."

Sun Xue quickly explained to everyone why Kramer didn't come.

Wang Ke turned his head away angrily without saying a word.

After the dinner, everyone was sent to the hotel. After leaving the hotel, Wang Ke complained:

"Boss Sun, believe it or not, just as I predicted, this partnership with Kramer is doomed to fail!"