Chapter 85: Entrusted with Important Responsibilities
Ning Xuanxuan breathed a sigh of relief when she heard that Xue Chen readily agreed. She was afraid that if Xue Chen didn't agree, she would not be able to do the job and it would be too shameful.
"Then let's schedule it for tomorrow night. I'll drive to pick you up. Well, since you're so good, I can tell you secretly that it's probably a good thing that my grandfather is looking for you, and you will definitely thank me."
Ning Xuanxuan said mysteriously.
"A good thing? I hope so." Xue Chen replied with a smile.
The next night, Xue Chen changed into clothes that were not formal but looked decent, got into Ning Xuanxuan's Ferrari, left downtown Haicheng, and went straight to the Ning family's villa.
When Xue Chen walked into the luxurious living room of the Ning family villa, he saw that the Ning family was all gathered together. Almost everyone was there. Ning Jade and Ning Chihao both stood up and came to greet him, shaking hands with him, while Ning Yuan and Ning Qing looked on.
Hold him.
"Xue Chen, you are welcome to be our guest." Ning Jide said warmly.
"Uncle Ning is so polite. It's an honor for me to receive Mr. Ning's invitation." Xue Chen replied politely, then sat down with everyone and started chatting.
Soon, the nanny came over and said that dinner was ready.
Xue Chen came to the restaurant with the Ning family, and Ning Junshan also went downstairs accompanied by Ning Jiexiong.
After a few words of greeting, Xue Chen was invited to sit at the other end of the long dining table, facing Ning Junshan.
During the dinner, Ning Junshan casually asked Xue Chen about his own situation, such as his work at the pawn shop, the management of Zhuo Zhuo Antique Shop, etc. Xue Chen also replied one by one.
Ning Jiexiong and Ning Jiede sat on the left and right sides of Ning Junshan. They made eye contact and were both a little surprised by Xue Chen's performance. He was neither formal nor ostentatious. The most commendable thing was when he was asked by the head of the Ning Group.
, didn’t show any nervousness at all.
On weekdays, many young people in politics and business will be introduced to Ning Junshan. When they meet, they will be more or less reserved. Few people can think of Xue Chen as free and easy.
"No wonder it caused Fuji Auction and Galaxy Industrial to suffer a big loss. It's really something special." Ning Jiexiong thought to himself.
"Xue Chen, I have a general understanding of the matter between you and the Fuji Auction Branch. Can you explain it in detail? If it is inconvenient, forget it." Ning Junshan said.
"There is nothing inconvenient." Xue Chen shook his head and briefly explained the whole story.
After listening to Xue Chen's story, Ning Qing, who was sitting aside, covered her mouth and said in shock: "Brother Xu Ming, how can he be so bad? Deliberately framed others."
Ning Yuan defended Xu Ming in a low voice: "This is not called evil. The shopping mall is like a battlefield. This is called the law of the jungle."
When Xue Chen heard Ning Yuan's words, he smiled and said, "That's right, but it's a pity that they didn't break my hard bone. Instead, they chipped a few teeth and asked me to tear off a piece of meat from them.
Come."
Ning Yuan looked embarrassed and said nothing.
Ning Xuanxuan glanced at Xue Chen and raised the corners of her lips.
After dinner, Xue Chen was invited to Ning Junshan's study. In addition to Ning Junshan sitting behind the desk, Ning Jiexiong and Ning Jade were also present, as well as Ning Chihao, who had already joined the Ning Group.
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"Xue Chen, I came to you this time because I want to talk to you about something." Ning Jiexiong put his hands on his knees and looked at Xue Chen and said.
"Uncle Ning, please tell me." Xue Chen nodded.
"The thing is like this, Galaxy Group has completed the divestment of Fuji Auction Branch, and Fuji Auction originally planned to completely dissolve the branch. However, after negotiations, the entire Fuji Auction Branch has been acquired by our Ning Group.
The contract will be signed the day after tomorrow."
"Our group plans to repackage Fuji Auction Branch and launch it. Taking advantage of the fact that the auction industry market in Yunzhou Province is still vacant, we will build the new company into the largest auction company in Yunzhou Province, and then radiate to several surrounding provinces.
"Ning Jiexiong said angrily.
Xue Chen listened quietly and then asked: "Then why are you looking for me?"
Just as Ning Jiexiong was about to speak, Ning Junshan took the lead and said: "Xue Chen, I came to you because I want you to join the new auction company and take on some positions."
Hearing this, Xue Chen shook his head and said, "Sorry, I'm afraid I can't agree. I don't plan to leave Daxing Pawn Shop for the time being."
"It doesn't matter. Boss Shen from Daxing and I have known each other for more than ten years, and we occasionally sit and drink tea together. I told him that you can do both, and he won't have any objections," Ning Jide said.
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"You plan to let me serve as the appraiser of the auction company?" Xue Chen guessed.
"The chief appraiser is just one of them. In addition, there is also the position of vice president." Ning Junshan said calmly.
"Vice President?" Xue Chen was surprised, completely beyond his expectation.
Even Ning Jiexiong and Ning Jade were slightly surprised, and Ning Chihao almost jumped out of his chair because they didn't know Ning Junshan's decision.
After Xue Chen calmed down his emotions, he said: "Mr. Ning, you want me to be the vice president of the auction company. I am honored, but I'm afraid I may not have the ability. Moreover, I don't understand why you should choose me as the vice president."
General, I think there should be a lot of master's and doctoral students in the Ning Group."
Ning Junshan smiled heartily and said: "You are right, our Ning Group has no shortage of talents, but I still think you are very suitable. I chose you for my own reasons."
"First of all, you are from the antique circle and are proficient in many rules in the antique circle. This is something that top students do not possess."
"Secondly, I learned that Zhuoyou Antique Store was just breaking even half a year ago. After you joined, the antique store's business has been booming and it has become a first-class store in Haicheng City. It can be seen that you have certain abilities in management and operation."
"In addition, your own influence in the Haicheng City antique circle has been very great, and it will also be of great help to the auction house's future publicity."
"Based on these three points, I have decided to let you serve as the vice president, mainly responsible for market development and company promotion. What do you think? Are you willing?"
Xue Chen exhaled and looked at Ning Junshan calmly: "Mr. Ning values me, believes in me, and is willing to entrust me with important tasks and let me serve as the vice president. How could I not agree?"
"Well, the newly established auction company will have one general manager, two deputy general managers, and three general managers. The general manager position will be held by Jed, and the other vice president will be assigned from the group to be responsible for the daily operations of the company. On weekdays, you don't need to
There is too much work to share. After the auction is arranged, you need to carry out all aspects of publicity work and the appraisal and arrangement of the auction items."
"I understand, Mr. Ning." Xue Chen said.
"As the vice president, you should attend the contract signing ceremony the day after tomorrow." Ning Junshan finally explained.
When Xue Chen left, Ning Jiexiong asked hesitantly: "Dad, isn't it a bit fast to just let Xue Chen serve as the vice president?"
Ning Junshan said: "Xue Chen has the ability, and I originally planned to give him the position of marketing director, but Xiaoxuan admires Xue Chen very much and thinks that Xue Chen has the ability to serve as vice president. If I give him a chance, I will
accepted."
The engine of the red Ferrari made a powerful roar, speeding down the winding mountain road under the starry sky, and the refreshing night breeze blew in, making people feel relaxed and happy.
Ning Xuanxuan's hair was flying, and her soft eyebrows were smiling: "Xue Chen, I didn't lie to you. Grandpa asked you to serve as the vice president of the upcoming auction company. You must be happy."
"It's okay. I can't say I'm happy. I can only say that your grandfather was very discerning and knew that I was a talent, so he promoted me." Xue Chen raised the corner of his mouth and said with a slight smile.
"Tch, I don't have great skills, but I do have good skin." Ning Xuanxuan smiled, turned her head and rolled her eyes at Xue Chen, and said angrily.
"Look at the road ahead and drive carefully," Xue Chen reminded.
"Don't worry, I've driven this road hundreds of times, and it's no problem even with my eyes closed." Ning Xuanxuan said softly.
At this time, the sports car bumped slightly and the car lights flashed. In a daze, Xue Chen seemed to see a vague black figure standing in the middle of the road at the corner of the mountain road in the distance.
"What? Someone standing there?"
Xue Chen squinted his eyes, thought for a moment, activated his eagle eye, and looked there carefully. The next moment his expression changed rapidly, he turned around and shouted, "Brake the brakes!"
"What?" Ning Xuanxuan was startled by Xue Chen's sudden shout.
"I said, brake!" Xue Chen shouted again.
Ning Xuanxuan subconsciously stepped on the brakes, and the speeding sports car quickly slowed down. When the car came to a complete stop, Ning Xuanxuan's face suddenly turned pale, and her whole person was almost sluggish.
Under the headlights, a huge stone half a meter high was lying in the middle of the road, only one meter away from the front hood of the car!
Xue Chen breathed a sigh of relief, and his heart was beating wildly. If he hadn't discovered this in advance, or if he had discovered it too late, and had directly hit it at high speed, not only would the sports car be destroyed, but the lives of the two of them would not be saved.
This rock fell from the mountain and lay across the middle of the road. The location where it fell was very tricky. It happened to be behind a sharp turn. It was difficult to find. In addition, it was already dark. Even if Xue Chen had the eagle eye ability, he could not find it.
This stone was discovered earlier.
Turning her head to the side, she saw Ning Xuanxuan's pretty face was pale, her eyelashes were trembling, she was looking at the big rock in front of the car, her hands were holding the steering wheel tightly, because she was using too much force, the tiny blue blood vessels were clearly visible, and her body was still
Trembling slightly.
"It's okay." Xue Chen comforted.
Ning Xuanxuan turned her head, looked at Xue Chen with a complex and painful look, and said in a low voice: "My parents died in a car accident, and I was the only one who survived in the car."
"It's in the past."
Xue Chen was startled for a moment, sighed, patted Ning Xuanxuan's back gently, then got out of the car and called Ning Jiexiong, briefly explaining the situation.
In less than ten minutes, Ning Jiexiong drove down the mountain with Ning Jiede. When they saw Ning Xuanxuan's car less than one meter away from the rockfall, they both felt frightened and immediately called for help.
We hired a forklift to move the large rocks blocking the middle of the road.
Ning Jiexiong immediately gave a serious order and sent someone to conduct a careful investigation tomorrow to see if it was a natural rockfall or a man-made block in the middle of the road, because there were very few cars on this road and it was the only way to the Ning family villa.
The road. It’s really weird that such a stone appears out of nowhere. (To be continued)