They no longer invited Li Qiyu to lunch, because she had become the subject of their gossip.
"She dared to talk to General Manager Wang like that, and he even indulged her. There must be something going on between them."
"I think so too. That girl seems so headstrong. She must have got into the project team through back - door channels."
Li Qiyu had no idea about all these intrigues. While they were chatting in the tea - room, she came in to get some tea.
Seeing her approaching, everyone quickly changed the topic of their gossip.
"I heard that General Manager Song of the Li Corporation, who is also our General Manager Wang's boss, seems to be getting divorced from the eldest daughter of the Li family."
The news about the impending divorce between Li Xiyu and Song Jiaye had been around for a while. People in the Li Corporation weren't optimistic about their relationship.
After all, Li Xiyu's past actions were so extreme that it was hard for her to even maintain a normal friendship, let alone a marriage.
These new employees in the Li Corporation were just hearing these rumors for the first time. They found them quite novel and thus discussed them.
"Is that true? General Manager Song will be a golden bachelor then."
"Exactly. He's rich, good - looking, and has a great figure. The eldest daughter of the Li family must be blind to let go of such a husband."
The "blind" Li Qiyu had to walk away silently.
Li Qiyu wasn't stupid. She quickly realized that she was being ostracized by her colleagues.
Of course, this situation didn't escape Song Jiaye's notice.
Wu Juan, who seemed to be an ordinary employee on the surface, was actually still doing the job of a secretary. She reported to Mr. Song all the time.
Song Jiaye called Wang Shu and scolded him.
"I told you to form a project team, not to play house. What's wrong with those women? They've only been here a few days and they're already gossiping in groups. Did I hire them to speak ill of Qiyu?"
Wang Shu was scolded severely. He couldn't help but mutter, "The last sentence is the key, isn't it?"
"I don't know how you conducted the interviews. Replace all these people you've recruited!"
Facing Song Yi'an's capriciousness, Wang Shu felt quite innocent. "My dear General Manager Song, the project has already started. Where can I find new people now? Besides, women like to chat when they get together. They don't just gossip about the madam. They also gossip about you."
Song Yi'an: "..."
"Moreover, if the water is too clean, there will be no fish. This kind of situation is quite normal in the workplace. If you want to train the madam, more of these situations will help her grow faster."
After much persuasion from Wang Shu, Song Yi'an gave up the idea of asking Wang Shu to fire the employees.
Wang Shu was also smart. Seeing that Song Yi'an had backed down, he also made a concession.
"Don't worry, General Manager Song. I'll definitely rectify the office atmosphere. I guarantee that the madam won't be wronged."
Although Wang Shu had patted his chest and assured him, Song Yi'an was still very anxious.
As soon as he heard that something had happened to Li Qiyu, he couldn't sit still.
Finally, he couldn't resist. He picked up his coat, walked out of the Li Corporation building, and rushed into the project team's office.
The employees were flattered that the big boss had come to guide their work in person. They all stood up to greet him.
Li Qiyu was a bit slow to react. Seeing everyone standing up, she also stood up. Moreover, she had to remember Song Yi'an's instructions before she joined the company. She had to pretend not to know him and listen obediently with her head down.
Li Qiyu's obedient and submissive appearance made Song Jiaye feel a lot of pity.
When she was with him, she was so feisty and imposing. But after just a few days at work, she had become like this.
She must have been bullied.
Song Yi'an felt really sad.
But he still remembered that he wanted Li Qiyu to gain experience. He walked into the office with his hands behind his back and directed everyone's work.
"The 'Spring and Qiyu Collection' is a new project that the entire Li Corporation attaches great importance to. It has also been appreciated by Old Master Song. So everyone must do a good job."
While saying these repetitive words, Song Jiaye walked past each person's workstation.
When he reached Li Qiyu's side, he stopped for a while. While talking about the work plan to the person who was listening respectfully to his instructions, he secretly opened his hand that was behind his back towards Li Qiyu who was standing behind him.
In his palm was a White Rabbit milk candy.
Is this candy for me?
Li Qiyu looked at him in surprise. Since most of the people's gazes were blocked by his body, the only one who could see it was Wu Juan, who knew the inside story and could only silently envy their sweet relationship.
So Li Qiyu quietly took the soft candy from his palm.
Feeling that the candy in his palm had been taken away, Song Yi'an finally showed a smile. He gave some more instructions to everyone and then said to Wang Shu, "Come with me."
Then he took Wang Shu to the general manager's office.
It was working time. The originally quiet office was stirred up by Song Yi'an's arrival.
Everyone couldn't help but whisper to each other.
"He's so handsome."
"Yes, he's even more handsome in person than on TV."
"He's both handsome and has great charisma. He's better - looking than those male celebrities."
"Can male celebrities compare with General Manager Song? The Li Corporation was founded by General Manager Song himself. Do those male celebrities have such capabilities?"
"Looking at it this way, it might not be a bad thing if General Manager Song and the eldest daughter of the Li family get divorced."
"Whether they get divorced or not has nothing to do with us. Let's just enjoy looking at him quietly."
Of course, not everyone was just gossiping about Song Yi'an's looks. There were also some more rational people who were concerned about the project.
"General Manager Song must have come for something important this time."
"Yes. He and General Manager Wang have been in there for a long time. I hope there's nothing wrong with the 'Spring and Qiyu Collection'."
"How could there be a problem? Didn't you hear General Manager Song just say that Old Master Song has invested in the 'Spring and Qiyu Collection'? The money is in place. What else do we need to worry about?"
While everyone was discussing one after another, Li Qiyu didn't participate.
She sat down, unwrapped the milk candy, and put it in her mouth.
She wasn't a person who liked to eat candy, but this one was different. It seemed especially delicious. As the sweetness melted in her mouth, the slight bitterness in her heart caused by the ostracism of her colleagues in the office was quickly dispelled.
At this time, in the office, Song Yi'an was sitting on the main seat, and Wang Shu was listening obediently.
Others might not know, but Wang Shu was very clear. Song Yi'an had come here to support Li Qiyu in a round - about way.
"General Manager Song, you can see that she's really fine."
"Fine?" Song Yi'an gave him a cold look.
"Not fine, not fine." Wang Shu quickly changed his words. "It's my fault for not teaching my subordinates well. I'll hold a meeting right away."
Song Yi'an nodded. Of course, the main reason he came here was for Li Qiyu. The secondary reason was -
"Just now you also heard that Old Master Song has invested in the 'Spring and Qiyu Collection'."
"Yeah." Wang Shu had just heard this news for the first time. He even thought he had misheard.
The "Spring and Qiyu Collection" was originally just a trial - run project. Now it was going to change completely.
"This is going to be a big - budget production. Do you have any ideas about who the lead actors should be?"