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The receptionist was clear about the situation but didn't want to cause trouble, and thus refrained from speaking her mind.
Qin Xingzhi was no fool; he could sense the change in Zhengxin's attitude.
However, as a longtime business partner, Qin Xingzhi was reluctant to assume the worst about the other party.
"Could you take me to the lounge now? We'll wait for President Li there," Qin Xingzhi said.
"Let me check with Assistant Qian," the receptionist replied, not daring to make the decision herself, and dialed the general manager's assistant from the front desk phone.
After receiving instructions from the assistant, the receptionist said to Qin Xingzhi, "President Qin, please follow me."
She then led Qin Xingzhi and his group to the top floor via the elevator.
Having settled the five visitors in the general manager's private lounge, the receptionist left.