"I remember I reminded you that after the news of the 'Golden Amber' was announced, you should be careful of the Zhao family. The Bay Project is an important foothold for the Pei Group to enter the tourism industry. We're competing with the Zhao Group for the market. It's obvious that they won't want to see the Bay Project completed, let alone the Pei Group becoming dominant."
"However, I'm a shareholder. I'm only responsible for raising problems. You're the president, so you're responsible for solving them. Whether someone did it deliberately and who that person is need to be investigated by you, the president." Yan Yincheng said. "I'll give you half a year to find and solve the problems, reverse the losses, and regain the lost reputation."
"But..." Pei Mingyuan couldn't refute these words at all. "What about the Bay Project?"
"Remember, you're not only the general director of the Bay Project, but also the president of the Pei Group. I kept you in this position not for you to use it to flirt with women. Your duty is to turn the Pei Group's decline around and create more wealth and profits. Otherwise, I don't mind convening other shareholders to select a more suitable person to take over this position."
After saying this righteously, Third Master Yan got up and left gracefully.
Pei Mingyuan, who was left struggling and hesitating on the spot, didn't know that Third Master Yan was beaming with pride at this moment.
It was worth staying up all night last night to go through the Pei Group's financial reports of the past six months. He finally found something for that guy surnamed Pei to do, so that he wouldn't be like a hungry wolf circling around Zixi all day. It was really an eyesore.
After leaving the president's office, Yan Yincheng planned to check out his own office. But as he walked, he noticed that there were always people deliberately passing by him, accompanied by all kinds of unpleasant smells.
"Mr. Yan."
"Mr. Yan... H-how do you do?"
"Mr. Yan, where are you going? Do you need me to show you the way?"
Third Master Yan was extremely annoyed. He regretted not bringing Wei Shu with him to block these unnecessary troubles for him.
"Get out of the way. Don't come near me." Frowning and with a cold face, he dodged. Unconsciously, he walked off course and happened to be in front of the meeting room.
Just then, the meeting room door opened, and a group of people walked out while discussing. He heard a familiar voice among them. Overjoyed, he no longer cared about the noisy voices around him. He stopped and faced the direction where the voice came from, waiting nervously and expectantly.
Xu Zixi had a slight disagreement with Su Lan over a data. Just as she was talking, someone nudged her arm. She heard Zhou Yaru's slightly excited voice:
"Yuan Xi, it's Mr. Yan!"
Xu Zixi paused and looked up ahead. Sure enough, she saw a tall and handsome figure standing there. Around him and not far away, several female employees of the Pei Group had blushing cheeks and were peeping at him. There was even a female employee walking towards him with a water cup in her head down.
Was there going to be another scene of splashing water and throwing herself into someone's arms? Xu Zixi rolled her eyes speechlessly. Couldn't these women come up with something new?
Noticing Xu Zixi's expression, Zhou Yaru decided to give her a push and said, "Yuan Xi, is Mr. Yan waiting for you?"
"He's just like a stubborn plaster. Ignore him."
Xu Zixi snorted and, with a cold face, planned to just walk past him and ignore the crisis behind him.
However, when they passed by each other, her body reacted faster than her mind. She turned and "accidentally" bumped into the female employee who was carrying the water.
With a cry of "Oops", all the water in the cup splashed onto Xu Zixi.
Her first thought was - luckily the water was cold.
"Sorry, sorry. Mr. Yan, I was lost in thought while walking and didn't notice you - Eh? Yuan Xi?"
The female employee thought she had successfully made a move. Looking up to apologize, she found that the person she splashed had changed. Her shy expression froze on her face.
Yan Yincheng was about to greet Xu Zixi when he suddenly heard this commotion. His face changed. He accurately grabbed Xu Zixi's arm and pulled her to his side. He asked nervously, "Zixi, what's wrong? Are you okay?"
Then he roared at the female employee, "Don't you look where you're going? What are your eyes for?"
Zhou Yaru was also furious. She took out a tissue and helped Xu Zixi wipe the water off her clothes. She chimed in, "That's right. Luckily the water is cold. If it were hot, wouldn't it burn someone?" Cough, although this female employee might have wanted to splash Mr. Yan, but... who cares!
The female employee's face turned pale and red. She stammered, "I... I've apologized. I didn't do it on purpose..."
Zhou Yaru said sarcastically, "If you did it on purpose, that would be terrible! Wouldn't it be obvious that you're bullying Yuan Xi?"
This Zhou Yaru was really on the ball. She was really Zixi's loyal little fan.
Yan Yincheng silently gave Zhou Yaru a thumbs up in his heart.
Xu Zixi broke free from Yan Yincheng's arm and said to the female employee calmly, "It's just a little water splashed on me. My clothes aren't some high - end handmade custom - made ones. They're not worth much. I forgive you."
After saying that, she walked towards the direction of her office.
Her words were obviously referring to what happened in the Japanese restaurant yesterday. Yan Yincheng scratched his nose, not quite understanding why she seemed so angry. Didn't she defend him yesterday, saying that the clothes were indeed worth five hundred thousand?
Following the sound, he caught up and said, "Zixi, your clothes are wet. You should change them quickly, or you'll catch a cold."
Everyone was stunned, especially those female employees of the Pei Group who had wanted to get close to him but failed.
Because he completely changed his previous cold attitude towards others. On his usually noble and cold - looking handsome face, there was a heart - warming gentle look, but such gentle look like spring breeze and gentle rain was only for Xu Zixi.
For a moment, envious, jealous, and covetous looks were all cast on Xu Zixi who was walking in front.
Wasn't Mr. Yan the uncle of her ex - fiancé?
Why was Mr. Yan so special to her?
Why was this woman Yuan Xi so lucky?
Behind them, Su Lan said, "It's the first time I've seen this legendary 'Mr. Yan' up close. They say his eyes are problematic, but he seems no different from a normal person."
"Mr. Yan is so concerned about Yuan Xi. What's his relationship with Yuan Xi exactly?"
"Can't you see? He became the major shareholder of the Pei Group for Yuan Xi and kicked out Miss Pei. It's obvious that he has feelings for Yuan Xi."
"But I heard that Young Master Pei and Yuan Xi are together."
Zhou Yaru quickly refuted, "That's not true. Don't talk nonsense. Yuan Xi is single!"
Cui Jiandong asked, "Really?"
Zhou Yaru patted her chest, "Of course! I'm her best friend! I know best!"
Yan Yincheng followed Xu Zixi all the way back to her office and kept nagging behind her, "Do you have spare clothes in the company? If not, I'll have someone send them to you."
Xu Zixi was so annoyed by him that when she finally reached the door of her office, she pushed the door open - slipped in - and closed the door in one smooth motion.
Caught off guard, Yan Yincheng almost got his nose hit by the door that was slammed shut.
He hesitated outside for a while and then raised his voice:
"Zixi, remember to change your clothes!"
Inside the room, Xu Zixi angrily threw the coat that was wet in a large area onto the sofa. Her pretty face was flushed with anger.
Ah! Was she out of her mind?!
Why did she help him block the water!
It was just asking for trouble!