Gorgeous Female Tenants

Chapter 454: 20th Anniversary Celebration

Monica noticed Xu Xiangbei’s office door was slightly ajar and saw Xu Xiangbei’s strong and upright shoulders through the crack. Out of habit, she gently knocked on the door: "President Xu."

The sound of high heels echoed from the doorway, melodious and pleasing, indicating Monica’s arrival. Xu Xiangbei smiled and said, "Come in."

Monica wore a white blouse, adorned with gold-rimmed glasses, with a neat fringe covering her forehead, a scholarly air subtly veiling her beauty.

Her fingers were slender and white as she held a printed document.

Seeing Monica’s graceful figure and charming face, Shan Mingzhi showed a hint of admiration and attempted to chat, "Hey, beauty, what document does President Xu need to sign?"

Monica smiled and raised the document in her hand, saying, "I’ll share some good news with you, foodies’ gospel, the company annual celebration is coming up soon, Director Zhao suggests a group dinner, you can eat again."

Upon hearing about the group dinner, Shan Mingzhi’s interest was piqued, and he grinned widely, saying, "Group dinner is the best, organizing such elaborate song and dance parties in past years was too much trouble, it’s best just to have a meal."

The celebration of Thunderbird Company’s anniversary is in a few days. Thunderbird Company has been established for twenty years. In previous years, the company’s anniversary celebration used to be a lively and entertaining party with performances by various departments and awards for the best program.

Considering the current situation of Thunderbird Company, with the former chairman Lei Zhenrong and his son both in prison, and the majority of employees having resigned, Director Zhao suggested the company simply have a group dinner, deeming more elaborate events unnecessary.

Xu Xiangbei browsed the document briefly and glanced at Monica’s expression with a smile, noticing her somewhat dim look, realizing her disappointment at only having a dinner instead of a party.

He briskly wrote down his opinion: Suggest keeping the company celebration exactly like before, this year is a crisis year for the company, and there is even more need to hold the anniversary celebration in an inspiring manner to boost morale.

"Since every year there’s a party, we’ll have one this year too, even better and more lively than before. Besides company employees performing, the company will fund hiring a band from outside to sing and cheer everyone."

Seeing Xu Xiangbei’s suggestion to hold the party as usual, Monica’s face displayed a faint trace of excitement.

As a secretary skilled in singing and dancing, she often placed first or second in the annual celebration party, which came with a considerable bonus, allowing her to buy some pricey cosmetics online after the celebration.

With Xu Xiangbei proposing to invite an outside band to perform, Shan Mingzhi and Monica became quite enthusiastic. Shan Mingzhi’s mouth cracked into a grin as he asked, "What kind of band do you want to invite, President Xu? Domestic or international?"

Xu Xiangbei smiled, "Just a regular domestic band is fine, strumming guitar and singing songs to liven up the party atmosphere is enough, no need for top-tier bands and definitely not a concert. The company has just started to turn around, so spend money wisely, save more for end-of-year bonuses for everyone."

Shan Mingzhi thought of something and said, "President Xu, I know there’s a band performing at the Crown Nightclub recently, their program is rich and varied, including magic shows, and they could definitely make our party lively."

Xu Xiangbei laughed ambiguously, "Crown Nightclub? The consumption level there is not low, huh? Do you go often?"

Shan Mingzhi’s chubby face flushed slightly, realizing he slipped up, but his straightforward nature made him unabashed as he laughed, "With my salary, how can I go often? I just went for a splurge with friends after payday recently, spent over two thousand bucks."

Xu Xiangbei thought of Shan Mingzhi’s efforts for a month, busy with office renovations, intending to reward his hard work, "Since you like going there, after work I’ll treat you to some singing, and we’ll check out that band you mentioned. Monica, want to join us after work?"

Monica was thinking of finding a place to practice singing for the party, and Xu Xiangbei’s invitation to sing at the Crown Nightclub was just right.

She laughed like silver bells, "Sure, since President Xu is treating, it’d be rude to decline."

Having Monica join him made Shan Mingzhi’s chubby face beam with even more joy.

Crown KTV.

Shan Mingzhi and Monica arrived early at the KTV, while Xu Xiangbei was still on the way, though Xu Xiangbei had already arranged a choice spot in the performance hall through Iron Head.

Monica dressed casually for the night out, jeans paired with a white T-shirt, long hair draped over her ample chest, youthful and vibrant, her skin radiating youthful glow.

The performance hall was already filled with guests. On a small table at the front, a sign read: Table 8 reserved.

Shan Mingzhi and Monica proceeded to table 8 with the details provided by Xu Xiangbei, the waitress smiled as she approached, "This table is already reserved; are you the ones who reserved it?"

"It was reserved by our President Xu."

The waitress connected with Iron Head via walkie-talkie and acquired guest information, smiling as she asked, "Are you President Xu’s friends?"

Just as Shan Mingzhi and Monica were about to sit down, three burly men approached, carrying bottles, and plopped down into the chairs at table 8.

The waitress tried to dissuade them, but one man glared, "Reservation? Nobody here, why can’t we sit first?"

The waitress patiently explained, "They’ve arrived, these sir and miss are the table’s guests."

One of the burly men, standing nearly a meter ninety, hunched over, was none other than Big Shrimp from the judo team, along with their coach, Coach Big Beard.

Big Shrimp smirked at Monica, "Hey beauty, how about joining us? None of us have girlfriends, why stick with this fatty?"

Monica distastefully retreated behind Shan Mingzhi.

Coach Big Beard, rubbing his fist, coldly glared at Shan Mingzhi, puffing out a thick breath of alcohol, "Kid, if you know what’s good for you, leave quickly. We’ve had a lot to drink, might raise hell."

Despite his tall and plump body, Shan Mingzhi was more brainy than brawny, his limbs weak. He turned pale with fright.

Aware these individuals weren’t to be trifled with, the waitress hurriedly notified Iron Head, who rushed over with several associates.

Iron Head strode over intimidatingly, it was, after all, Xu Xiangbei’s reserved spot; if it got taken away, he’d lose face as a bodyguard.

He recognized all three men, Coach Big Beard and Big Shrimp were from the Earth Sea Sports School judo team.

Iron Head wasn’t afraid of Coach Big Beard and Big Shrimp, but seeing the third person with them, his brows furrowed and his neck shrank back in deference, losing his vigor.

The man was Coach Qiao Jun from the sports school’s sanda team, who once was also Iron Head’s mentor.