diskusbooks Chapter 291 I was actually saved by him (1)
Chapter 291 I was actually saved by him (1)
Yan Zuozuo knocked on Fisher's office door. Fisher was taken aback when he saw her come to work, and his voice was filled with worry, "Weren't you recuperating? Why are you here now?"
"I'm fine now." Yan Zuozuo smiled, placed the documents in her hand in front of Fisher, and then said, "Director, I'd like to know why Tong Shili wasn't promoted to deputy director?"
If Fisher was deliberately deceiving her to get her the position of deputy director, she would refuse without hesitation. After all, she didn't consider herself as good as Tong Shili in the design field. Besides, she didn't like Fisher's approach.
Of course, this was just her guess based on Fisher's consistent attitude towards her. However, she still needed to verify with him; what if things weren't as she thought? Wouldn't that be unfair to Fisher?
"You know?" Fisher gestured for her to sit down, put down his work, and smiled slightly. "This is Tong Shili's own decision. I've tried to persuade her several times, but she insists on only being an ordinary employee. I'm at my wit's end."
Yan Zuozuo was taken aback, not expecting this reason. However, it wasn't hard to understand. If it weren't for J-ye's matter, she would only want to be an ordinary employee, because the higher the position, the greater the pressure, and she would prefer to spend her spare time on her family.
"I see. It seems she really did come back to China for vacation," Yan Zuozuo said shyly.
"That's just her personality. She's incredibly persistent about the things she likes, but when it comes to things she doesn't like, nothing can stop her. Since she doesn't want to take this position, I'll just have to trouble you, Zuo Zuo, to do it."
Yan Zuozuo shook her head: "It's not hard work. Thank you for your trust, Director. I will work hard."
"I believe in you, keep it up," Fisher said encouragingly, and chatted with her about work for a while before letting her go home.
As soon as Yan Zuozuo stepped out of Fisher's office, she saw Tong Shili walking over. "The deputy director is back. How is your recovery going?"
"It's all over now, thank you." Yan Zuozuo said as she walked into the office. As she closed the door, she asked, "I heard from the director that he wanted to promote you, but you declined."
Tong Shili blinked: "The company really has no secrets anymore, even gossiping about a lowly employee like me." Although she said that, she still explained with a smile, "The reason I came back to China was to escape some peace and quiet, but I can't stand being idle, so I'm here doing an easy job. If you want me to be the deputy director, please spare me."
Yan Zuozuo smiled, poured two cups of coffee, and handed one to Tong Shili. "It's time to take a break. What, aren't you planning to find a boyfriend while we're at it?"
"Thank you." Tong Shili took the coffee and smiled helplessly. "These things depend on fate. The man I like might not like me back, and I might not like the man who likes me. Speaking of which, I really envy you. President Chi is gentle, considerate, tall, and handsome. If my future partner could be half as good as President Chi, I would be satisfied." After saying that, she took a big gulp of coffee, as if she was really troubled.
Yan Zuozuo's heart skipped a beat, but she still smiled and said, "You're so outstanding, you'll definitely find someone better."
"I hope so." Tong Shili put down her coffee cup and handed her a document. "This is what the director asked me to give you a couple of days ago, since you weren't here."
Yan Zuozuo glanced at it; most of it was about work handover, along with some other miscellaneous matters. Indeed, the higher the position, the greater the responsibility, but she was confident she could handle it!
"If the deputy director has nothing else, I'll head out now." Tong Shili stood up, and just as she was about to leave the office, she suddenly turned around and said, "By the way, a new pastry shop has opened near the company. The pastries there are really good. Let's try them together sometime."
Yan Zuozuo's eyes lit up: "Okay, thank you for your help while I was away. I'll treat you."
"Then I won't stand on ceremony," Tong Shili said before leaving.
Yan Zuozuo briefly learned about the new job, and was about to call Yi Fanxi on the intercom when she glanced at the newspaper on the table. A large photo on it caught her eye. She put down the receiver and picked up the newspaper to read it.
Because Chi Moqing had been pestering her these past few days, she hadn't had time to properly read the newspaper, so this was a good opportunity to browse through it carefully. The photos were about Meng Xinyu, and she suddenly remembered all the unexpected plot twists online, wondering if there had been any new developments in the past few days.
However, before she could even check the online news, she saw the explosive news about Meng Xinyu on the entertainment section. The huge headline read: "Driven by Love, Young Master Ou's Ex-Lover Fights, New Love Nearly Loses Her Life."
Yan Zuozuo stared blankly at the title for a long time. Good heavens, what happened? Someone was about to die! She quickly read on. It turned out that Meng Xinyu was furious that Ou Luhan had abandoned her in the hospital. In a fit of anger, she went to confront Ou Luhan, only to find him shopping with Shang Xiaoguo. In a moment of impulse, she started to tear at Shang Xiaoguo, almost pushing her off the third floor of the mall. Fortunately, Ou Luhan managed to pull Shang Xiaoguo back in time.
Shang Xiaoguo may seem dull and simple-minded on the surface, but her family background is incredibly powerful; she's actually a "descendant of royalty." Meng Xinyu has now gotten herself into serious trouble; the other party is determined to sue her to the death.
Yan Zuozuo found the story, full of twists and turns, even more exciting than a novel. She couldn't resist going online to watch Meng Xinyu's public feud with her again, but the news had already been overshadowed by Meng Xinyu's explicit video.
Videos and photos of Meng Xinyu allegedly dating several wealthy young men have surfaced online, some quite explicit and without any blurring. Further shocking revelations from insiders claim the Meng family is in ruins and, in an effort to salvage their precarious situation, the parents are essentially selling their daughter like a prostitute.
Another whistleblower said that Meng Xinyu was originally promiscuous and had ambiguous relationships with several men during her university years, and even had an abortion because of it. The child may be her professor's.
Below, a large wave of people were hurling insults and watching the drama unfold. By this point in the conflict, no one was paying attention to the battle between her and Meng Xinyu anymore; instead, they began verbally attacking Meng Xinyu.
Some people even dug up the identities of several men who had ambiguous relationships with Meng Xinyu. Some of them were indeed wealthy, but they had bad reputations, liked to take advantage of women, and were stingy. As for the others, well, they were fake wealthy!
Even more interestingly, someone actually traced the ID that uploaded these photos and videos, which apparently originated from the Meng family. Public opinion erupted in outrage; how desperate for fame must one be to be so shameless? Furthermore, this incident now involves the crime of disseminating obscene materials, and Meng Xinyu is currently in police custody.
Yan Zuozuo frowned as she looked at the screen full of attacks and insults directed at Meng Xinyu. Was the rapid and heated development of this matter really just a matter of "letting nature take its course"?
This naturally involves Ou Luhan's tactics to seek justice for Shang Xiaoguo. But did her husband get involved?
and many more!
Just as she was refreshing her Weibo, another shocking news broke: Meng Xinyu's case had implicated another hit-and-run case, and Meng Xinyu would face even more severe criminal penalties.
Not only Meng Xinyu, but even her parents, who bribed her to protect her, must be in trouble lately. Yan Zuozuo sighed inwardly for the Meng family, closed her Weibo account, and got back to work!
With Qin Yun gone and Yan Zuozuo replaced as deputy director, the entire women's clothing department was divided into two factions. One faction rejected Yan Zuozuo, believing that she had risen to the position through special means, and although she had a lot of experience, she lacked ability and a solid foundation. They believed that the women's clothing department would sooner or later be thrown into chaos by her. The other faction supported Yan Zuozuo, believing that she had achieved remarkable results in the past two years, and that she was broad-minded and had a good temperament, making her very suitable to be the director.
Regardless, amidst the controversy, Yan Zuozuo took the position of deputy director, temporarily acting as director. Although she was angry with those who maliciously slandered her, she believed that time would reveal true character, and she would not mistreat capable people.
After a busy morning, Yan Zuozuo was starving. Remembering the pastry shop Tong Shili had mentioned, she picked up the landline and called her, "It's noon, want to go to that pastry shop together for something to eat?"
"Okay, I was just about to go out for dinner, let's go together." Tong Shili hung up the phone, grabbed her bag, and went out.
As a seasoned foodie cultivated by Chi Moqing, Yan Zuozuo couldn't wait to try it. Tong Shili waited for her outside the office, and the two went out chatting and laughing.
Just as they reached the intersection and waited for the traffic light, Tong Shili happened to see a stall selling roasted sweet potatoes. Her eyes lit up, and she turned to Yan Zuozuo and said, "Wait here for me, I'll go buy two to satisfy my craving."
Yan Zuozuo smiled, surprised that Tong Shili was also a foodie. Although she had some reservations about Tong Shili's background, they still had a lot to talk about when it came to food.
Just as she was feeling incredibly spineless, her phone rang. She looked down, about to reach for it, when a sudden gust of cold wind blew past her. She instinctively turned her head and saw a speeding truck hurtling straight towards her!
It all happened so fast that Yan Zuozuo barely had time to react. And the truck was only a few steps away from her!
It's over! She squeezed her eyes shut...
Bang!
Before she could react, an inconspicuous sedan also came hurtling towards her, blocking the truck in the middle. The two vehicles collided, followed by a heart-wrenching scream, the roar of engines, the sound of shattering glass, and the occasional wailing of police sirens, instantly shattering the once quiet street.
Yan Zuozuo felt a chill run through her body, her eyes wide with terror as she stared at the figure before her. She felt the whole world fall silent; all she could hear was the pounding of her own heart.
She had thought she was doomed; a truck loaded with such a heavy load coming towards her would have been enough to kill even ten Yan Zuozuos. However, she felt no pain, no sensation, and was still standing perfectly fine in the same spot.
what happened?
"Zuo Zuo!" A hurried voice called out, and Yan Zuo Zuo slowly came back to her senses. She turned her head and was immediately terrified by the scene before her.