Chapter 195: For important conversations, you can call the wives to lubricate
"Aimee, here's some snacks for your son, here's a face mask for you, which I bought when Norman and I went to Japan recently." Li Li handed a large bag of things to Aimee.
"Oh, I'm so touched that you have traveled so far from Japan to Hong Kong and from Hong Kong to Shanghai! Thank you for being so attentive and thinking about us. Aimee took it gratefully. This is brought by the two of them from thousands of miles away, they have us in their hearts, we must not refuse this heart bluntly, these gifts, must be respectfully and sincerely accepted!
"Brennan has always told me that without Norman's careful cultivation and support, he would not have progressed as quickly as he did at SM. Norman is a good teacher and a good boss, and as his family, I sincerely thank you for your care and trust in him! Aimee took out a beautiful brocade box from his bag and handed it to Brennan, who stood up and respectfully handed it open with both hands, and inside were two specially made and well-crafted commemorative silver coins with the inscription "Thank you to my life mentor Norman."
Immediately afterwards, Aimee took out a very delicate small handbag and gave it to Li Li with both hands: "This is for you." Thank you for always treating Brennan as a friend and for trusting him so much. The bracelet inside is specially selected for you, and the small handbag on the outside is designed by myself and customized by someone to help you find someone to help you customize, and you can use it on your back when you usually walk around your home. ”
Li Li didn't want to accept gifts, but the moment she saw this small handbag, she was deeply fascinated! The bag is the perfect size for a phone, a wallet, a lipstick, a pack of tissues, a bunch of keys, and the bag is light to pick up, but it looks very textured. The sewing is fine, the pattern is chic, and the closure of the bag has both concealed buttons and zippers. If you feel safe, you don't need to pull the zipper, just use the hidden buckle to open and close, if you feel unsafe, you can pull the zipper or both, the distinction between the inner layer is also very organized, you can see at a glance what is suitable for putting it, and the fabric of the bag looks particularly thick, but in fact it is elastic, and you can put a lot of things inside. Li Li is full of praise for this bag: it's so practical! It's so good-looking!
Li Li opened the jewelry box in the handbag and found that the bracelet inside was also engraved with Li Li's name.
"Ah, why are you so careful? The gifts we gave us had their names on them! It's so memorable! How is this done? Norman exclaimed.
"This is prepared by Aimee. She also kept reminding me to be grateful to my boss for helping me, and also to thank the boss for always treating me as a family member. "Brennan is very attentive and thoughtful in front of Norman, whether it is work or life, but he uses action, and rarely has such emotional words, but with Aimee, he naturally speaks his heart.
"Brennan, you're so good! I have been in the workplace for so many years, and I have read countless people, whether it is in the company I have worked in or the company I have been in contact with, there are very few people like you who are talented and intelligent, and who work hard! I have been able to rise through the ranks in the past few years at SM, thanks to a good helper like you. Norman turned on the persuasion mode.
Brennan knew that Norman was still taking his medication, so he deliberately did not serve wine and tea, but ordered Sparkling Water for Norman.
"Thank you boss for always recognizing me so much. When I first joined SM, I had no experience in investment banking business or dealing with people, and it was the boss who always took me and gave me the best opportunity to learn and experience. ”
"As employees, our sense of identity with the company comes most directly from our immediate superiors. If the direct boss is good to us, it means that the company is good to us. No matter how famous the company is, if the direct boss does not give us a chance, even if we have a talent, we will not be appreciated and displayed. I was able to get such a large space in SM because of the appreciation of the boss. ”
Li Li was moved by Brennan's words. In Norman's most difficult time, it was indeed this loyal subordinate who supported everything for him, and also reassured her, who was flustered and at a loss at that time. She also understands that in CBC, if there is no capable cadre like Brennan, it is really uncertain whether her husband can withstand the huge pressure.
But she didn't know where to start trying to persuade Brennan. After Norman's illness, he gradually relied on and trusted her unconditionally, and she even felt that she was grateful for the illness that allowed them to truly become a husband and wife who shared their adversity.
But when it comes to work, she always feels that she can't do it, and even if she finds the right thing to accompany Norman to Shanghai to invite the Brennan couple to dinner, she still doesn't know how to talk to them when they meet, so she can pull them over. She wanted to help Norman persuade Brennan, but she didn't know where to interject, so she had to add water and vegetables to Brennan and Aimee. Every time she got up, Aimee hurried up to catch up and pick her up, for fear of wronging her.
Aimee thought to herself: Although my husband is indeed perfect, his former boss is definitely not here to hand out awards and give an award speech today, Norman is such a powerful investment banking negotiator, if he has the heart to guide someone to a set goal, it will definitely not be a problem. However, although I have never seen Brennan negotiate in the mall, he has been able to get to where he is today, and his ability naturally stands out. What's more, the two of them had already set their goals for today before they came.
Norman and Brennan's opening of compliments and thanks to each other is sincere, but if it keeps going like this, the atmosphere will become more and more awkward and stiff. The ladies were there to lubricate, so Aimee asked Li Li: "You both came out, who will take care of the children?" ”
When it comes to children, Li Li has something to say: "We have a worker at home, a Filipino maid, who has been with us for several years, and is very in charge, and when we leave, she takes care of it." Li Li originally wanted to say that when she accompanied Norman for treatment before, she relied on her, but when the words came to her mouth, she swallowed them back.
"That's good, there is a reassuring aunt at home, which is indeed a lot easier!" Aimee was deeply touched. From this point of view, Brennan's strategy and family positioning of inviting her aunt as soon as she arrived in Beijing was indeed far-sighted, completely freeing the time and energy of the two of them from heavy housework, and they could develop their careers with peace of mind.
However, although there is an aunt at home, Aimee is of course the most worried about the child, if there is no mother-in-law who is the treasure of the town, Aimee will not dare to leave Xiao Lun alone with her aunt for a day. She asked Li Li: "Then you just hand over the children to the workers, can you rest assured?" ”