“Jasper, your comments caused us to hold
so many meetings for several days in a
row. We’re old men who are almost at the
age of retirement and yet we’re all
shouting over your opinions with red
faces. We’ve even suffered so much hair
loss! You have to be responsible for that.”
Sim was very straightforward and
entertaining in conversation. He walked u
p to Jasper and guffawed without any
pretensions.
This tone and demeanor were not like two
people who were meeting for the first
time, nor was it the attitude of a senior
official to a merchant.
It was affectionate and amiable, like the
conversation of an uncle with his nephew.
When these words went into the ears of
outsiders, they sent an important
message aside from also making the
listeners feel jealous over the warm
attitude.
Jasper’s opinions could go directly into
the ears of the officials and those old folks
in Swallow Capital would then hold
meetings to study them behind closed
doors.
This was not simple at all.
This was not something a businessman
could do.
Because of this, everyone was looking at
Jasper weirdly.
Some were envious, some were dubious,
but more of them were in awe.
Jasper did not know how conflicted the
gazes were behind him. He smiled bitterly
and said, “Mr. McNeal, I just gave some
immature suggestions from my own
standpoint. Many of them are naive and
not comprehensive enough, so that’s why
they caused so much trouble for
everyone.”
Mr. McNeal waved his hand and said with
a smile, “Your opinion, in the words of an
old man, is like a child shooting a cannon.
It looks strange, but it’s loud. At the same
time, it’s surprisingly accurate too. If you’re not prospering in your current
career, I really want to take you to my side
as a secretary.”
Jasper had a strange look on his face. This
was not the first time he heard something
like this.
Mr. Mason beside him burst out laughing.
It was him who said this to Jasper last
time.
After Mr. McNeal and Jasper exchanged some pleasantries, they shook hands and chatted with the background characters behind them.
After all, they were all the bosses of large domestic companies and they had been waiting here for a long time. All they wanted was to shake hands and curry favors with Mr. McNeal, so naturally, Mr. McNeal would oblige them.
Of course, the first one to receive this honor was Robert.
One was a well-known businessman of Somer descent abroad, and the other was the second in charge of finance. The two had known each other a long time ago.
“Mr. Coyle, thank you,” Mr. McNeal said
meaningfully, holding Robert’s hand.
Robert smiled and replied, “I am of Somer
descent, so It is incumbent.”
Mr. McNeal said nothing more as he
nodded heavily.
After that, it was basically the same with
everyone. Yet, when it came to National
Electronics, as the only woman on the
scene, Jenny was behaving rather
reserved.
It was not because she was the only
woman at the scene. More importantly,
her husband, the founder of National
Electronics, was still behind bars. So, she
was naturally uncomfortable facing a
senior official like Mr. McNeal.
“I know you. You’re Mr. Gregson’s wife.
After that horrible thing happened to your
husband, you supported National
Electronics by yourself, and that’s why
it’s still standing now. Good job. Women
are capable of big things too.”
Mr. McNeal paid special attention to
Jenny as well. Jenny quickly replied, “Thank you, Mr. McNeal. After what happened to my husband, we reflected on all the bad behaviors we had back when we started the business. Now, all of those bad behaviors have been eliminated and we’re striving to be a good company that abides by the law.”
