The next morning, Yun Xiyue set off for work with an extremely complex mix of emotions.
Just thinking about having to "talk alone" with Lu Cheng at noon… her heart pounded uncontrollably, a mix of anticipation and a hint of shyness.
There was also fear of the hidden cost behind this transaction.
She had just stepped through the company's doors, barely having a chance to settle into her seat.
Director Wang, with her large belly, entered the director's office, her face grim, and immediately summoned Yun Xiyue.
Then, using the "next quarter's plan" as an excuse, she launched a new round of sarcasm and ridicule!
"Oh, isn't this our Supervisor Yun?"
"What's wrong? Why do you look so pale today, like someone died in your family?"
She paused, then slammed a document in her hand onto the table in front of Yun Xiyue with a "thud," her voice becoming even more grating!
"If you can't produce a decent plan by the end of work today! Then pack your bags and get out immediately!"
Yun Xiyue looked at the fat, vicious old witch in front of her, and her mean, ugly face, feeling a surge of humiliation and unwillingness.
"Yun Xiyue! You must hold on, you must hold on!"
"Everything… everything will get better…"
…Approaching noon.
Just as Yun Xiyue was exhausted and on the verge of a complete breakdown from Director Wang's endless bullying and insults.
Suddenly, there was an unprecedented commotion at the company entrance!
The middle-aged, greasy boss of Star Brilliance Media, drenched in sweat, came scrambling out of the CEO's office!
Then, he personally ran to the company's main entrance and flashed an extremely fawning smile at a young man!
He even… bent at almost a ninety-degree angle!
"Young Master Lu! It's you… you've graced us with your presence!"
"Why did you come yourself? If you had called me in advance, I would have gone down to meet you!"
The Star Brilliance Media boss's obsequious behavior, as if he wanted to lick the Young Master Lu's shoes on the spot, instantly made the onlookers drop their jaws in shock!
They had never seen their usually arrogant boss behave with such subservience.
They all speculated about who this young man could possibly be.
And Director Wang, seeing her own boss show such respect to the newcomer, immediately realized—
This was an opportunity, a perfect chance to show off in front of the new noble!
She waddled her stout, barrel-like waist, her face plastered with a fake smile, pushed her way forward, and asked in a syrupy voice:
"Boss! Who is this handsome and distinguished guest…?"
Before the Star Brilliance Media boss could introduce him.
Lu Cheng's cold eyes had already glanced at her indifferently, then he turned his head to the boss, who was sweating profusely beside him, and said in a calm voice:
"Who is she?"
The boss trembled in fear and quickly explained:
"Young Master Lu… this is our company's Operations Director, Wang…"
Lu Cheng impatiently waved his hand, cutting him off.
"Never mind, it doesn't matter."
"Too ugly."
"Fire her."
After speaking, as if he were merely discussing a trivial matter, he issued an order to the financial and legal teams he had brought with him:
"Alright, begin the handover."
"Make sure to thoroughly audit the company's accounts."
The Star Brilliance Media boss immediately nodded and bowed frantically, like a chicken pecking at rice!
"Young Master Lu, you are right! I will have her pack her bags and get out immediately! I will have the finance department cooperate with your team for the handover right away!"
Then, Lu Cheng seemed to suddenly notice something, a hint of surprise appearing on his face, and he looked at the dumbfounded Yun Xiyue beside him.
After Director Wang heard her boss blurt out "Young Master Lu"!
And recalled the rumors from yesterday about the company being acquired by a giant!
Her legs instantly went weak!
How many people surnamed Lu in the Magic City could be addressed as "Young Master" by her boss?
A loud "buzz" echoed in her mind!
She felt like she was about to faint from fear!
But a strong will to survive still made her put on a fawning smile and began to plead desperately with Lu Cheng:
"Young Master Lu, although I am a bit ugly, I am capable, I can help you make money! Please don't fire me, I have an eighty-year-old mother and a three-year-old child to support…"
Lu Cheng didn't even bother to look at such a minor character again.
He knew that this fat, vicious old witch was probably the small villain in the original plot who constantly oppressed and bullied Yun Xiyue, and was eventually severely humiliated.
He walked with a composed stride through the crowd and stopped in front of the bewildered Yun Xiyue.
His voice instantly switched back to its previous gentleness.
"Miss Yun? So, you also work at this company?"
"Since it's such a coincidence, why don't you manage this company for me?"
"So, my President Yun."
"How do you think we should deal with this fellow?"
Instantly, everyone's gaze!
All focused on Yun Xiyue!
And Director Wang, kneeling on the ground, was scared out of her wits after hearing Lu Cheng's words!
This Supervisor Yun Xiyue, whom she usually bullied at will!
Was actually in such a relationship with the legendary Young Master Lu?
If before, she had only lost her job, now… she didn't know what awaited her.
She no longer cared about dignity or face!
She immediately fell to her knees in front of Yun Xiyue with a "thud."
Clutching Yun Xiyue's calf, she pleaded.
"President Yun! It was my ignorance! I was momentarily confused! I shouldn't have… I shouldn't have deliberately made things difficult for you!"
"It's because I was jealous, President Yun, that you are prettier than me, have a better figure than me, and are more capable than me!"
"I'm sorry, President Yun! Please, for the sake of my elderly mother and my child! Please be magnanimous and let me off the hook!"
Looking at the old witch who had been arrogant and overbearing towards her just a second ago, but was now humbled to the dust.
Although a surge of satisfaction at having avenged herself rose in Yun Xiyue's heart!
Her inherent kindness, however, prevented her from completely eradicating her.
She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down.
Then, in a cold, but still reserved tone, she slowly spoke:
"You! Go to HR yourself and process your resignation."
"Then, don't let me see you again!"
Director Wang, hearing Yun Xiyue's words, felt as if she had received a great pardon!
She immediately kowtowed like pounding garlic, so excited she was incoherent!
"Thank you, President Yun, thank you, President Yun, for your great mercy!"
As she spoke, she scrambled away!
However, she had just escaped when Lu Cheng's voice rang out again.
"Our President Yun is kind-hearted and nostalgic."
"But…"
"I never said I would let her go."
He issued another command to the black-clad subordinates behind him:
"Investigate her accounts and the company's accounts thoroughly."
"Embezzlement, corruption, all the charges that can put her behind bars for good, don't miss a single one!"
"I want her to spend the rest of her life behind bars!"
Then, he turned his head and looked at Yun Xiyue beside him.
His face instantly switched back to that gentle and doting expression, and he said softly:
"You can be soft-hearted, but she hurt you."
"I will absolutely not let her off."
Their eyes met.
A beautiful blush instantly appeared on Yun Xiyue's face, then she immediately looked away, like a startled rabbit…