Etiquette and Loyalty

As Qi Zhang listened to the busy signal on the phone, a cold wind blew, instantly sobering him up.

"Damn, what was I just doing? Calling a big boss this late at night? Am I asking for trouble?"

His first contact should not have been the company's top executive—after all, they were the boss, and they valued sustainable performance over a mere envelope of money. When seeking assistance, it was better to approach those with significant authority.

But Qi Zhang had been drinking, and he couldn't think straight...

Offending the company right from the start was not a good sign.

"No, it's not over yet." Qi Zhang hailed a cab and returned home, sitting in front of his computer, deep in analysis. "This boss has numerous business ventures; he may not focus solely on the movie project."

"Plus, the call I made was rushed, and with my drunken slurring, he might not have understood who I was."