Xie Jingchen smiled and was about to return the handshake when Bo Ye pulled Ruan Mi to sit down on the sofa.
Xie Jingchen: “…”
Xie Jingchen raised an eyebrow. This protectiveness was suspicious!
His relationship with Bo Ye was somewhat complicated; they were enemies to outsiders, but friends to each other.
No one else knew about this relationship except the two of them, yet today he had brought an outsider.
Clearly, he wasn’t going to hide it from her, especially since it was a woman.
Something flashed through his mind.
Wait, Ruan Mi?
Was that the name he just mentioned?
Bo Ye: “Let’s get down to business. I won’t take up too much of your time.”
Speaking of business, Xie Jingchen temporarily put aside his curiosity.
He turned and sat down opposite them, crossing his legs, his smile becoming particularly formulaic.
Xie Jingchen: “Okay, I won’t take up Mr. Bo’s time. Speak, I don’t come here without a reason. What do you need?”
Bo Ye didn’t beat around the bush and directly stated his purpose. Xie Jingchen’s gaze fell on Ruan Mi again.
He was certain now; it was indeed her.
The smile on his lips deepened.
Xie Jingchen and Bo Ye were both exceptionally handsome, almost otherworldly, but they gave off different vibes.
One was gentle and refined, the other deep and reserved.
One was emotionally stable and easy to talk to, the other could be deadly if he lost his temper.
Xie Jingchen said, “Although Jingyu Culture and Entertainment isn’t very well-known in the entertainment industry, it’s not something a newcomer like Miss Ruan can just decide to collaborate with.
Without a compelling reason to convince me, even with Mr. Bo’s recommendation, I wouldn’t agree.”
After speaking, Xie Jingchen glanced at Bo Ye.
Bo Ye didn’t speak, leaning back in his chair with an elegant posture and a calm expression.
He then turned his gaze back to Ruan Mi.
Ruan Mi smiled her signature smile and pulled a document from her bag.
Ruan Mi said, “Mr. Xie, this is my detailed plan. I believe it won’t disappoint you.”
Xie Jingchen took the plan, not expecting much.
However, what he saw was a detailed implementation plan down to every single step, and what he heard was a detailed explanation of the plan.
Her voice was gentle yet carried a resolute confidence.
Xie Jingchen’s eyes revealed approval.
He had thought she was just a pretty face, but she turned out to be a capable rose with thorns.
Just as the two were finalizing the cooperation plan, Ruan Mi’s phone rang.
Ruan Mi stood up: “Excuse me, I’ll take this call.”
Xie Jingchen nodded slightly and gestured for her to leave.
Ruan Mi went out; it was Zhang Qian calling.
As soon as she answered, Zhang Qian’s excited voice came through.
“Sister Mi, are you going back to the company? When are you coming back?
I’ve cleaned your office thoroughly, and I’ve thrown away that woman’s things.”
Ruan Mi frowned. Going back to the company? What was Mu Xiubai up to now?
Ruan Mi: “I didn’t say I wanted to go back to the company. Who told you that?”
Zhang Qian exclaimed, “President Mu said it in a meeting today. He said you’ve agreed to go back to the company and asked me to give you a call. He also said there’s a welcome-back banquet tonight and asked me to pick you up.”
Upon hearing this, Ruan Mi felt that Mu Xiubai was really crazy; he was trying to force her to go back.
Ruan Mi’s voice turned colder. “I never said I wanted to go back to the company, and I won’t.
Zhang Qian, you’re a good girl. To avoid being used by Mu Xiubai in the future, it’s best if we contact each other less.
If you have any difficulties that you can’t solve, we’ll contact each other again.”
Ruan Mi was about to hang up. Zhang Qian had indirectly saved her once before, so their relationship was like that of friends.
Zhang Qian was also hardworking, which was why she was promoted to her assistant.
She never expected that Mu Xiubai would actually use Zhang Qian.
[Zhang Qian, who gave you permission to touch my things? You’ve got some nerve.]
A loud slap.
Zhou Mei’s sharp, sarcastic voice came through the receiver to Ruan Mi’s ears.
There was also the crisp sound of a slap.
Ruan Mi: [Zhang Qian, are you alright?]
Zhang Qian’s voice sounded a little aggrieved. [I’m fine, Sister Mi, I won’t bother you anymore.]
The call was disconnected.
Ruan Mi was a little anxious; knowing Zhang Qian’s personality, she was sure Zhou Mei would bully her.
She called again, but no one answered.
Ruan Mi was worried; this girl was so naive, and Zhou Mei’s bullying was because of her.
If left unchecked, given Zhou Mei’s character, she would definitely instigate Mu Xiubai to fire Zhang Qian.
Zhang Qian’s family wasn’t well-off; their livelihood depended on her!
Ruan Mi was still uneasy; she had to go.
She quickly returned to her office, privately told Bo Ye what had happened, and apologized to Xie Jingchen.
Bo Ye immediately offered to take her there, and Xie Jingchen didn’t say anything more.
Ruan Mi didn’t let Bo Ye come along, since they were discussing the final step, and she felt more at ease having Bo Ye there to oversee the follow-up.
Bo Ye couldn’t persuade her otherwise, so he agreed, but still asked Tian Yi to come along.
Ruan Mi didn’t refuse.
The Mu Group.
“Tell me, did Ruan Mi order you to remove my things?
What right do you, a mere assistant, have to touch my things?”
Zhou Mei raised her hand and slapped Zhang Qian again. Zhang Qian covered her face, tears welling in her eyes.
“This has nothing to do with Sister Mi. It was President Mu who ordered your things packed up and sent away.”
Zhou Mei persisted.
“Nonsense! Why would Xiu Bai remove my things? You just can’t stand to see me doing well, can you?”
Zhou Mei took a few steps forward, grabbed Zhang Qian’s hair, and pulled her forcefully.
“Since you say it was Xiu Bai who said it, let’s go ask him now. If it’s not what you say, I’ll have Xiu Bai fire you.”
Zhang Qian was in pain, tears streaming down her face, but she could only endure it. Zhou Mei was President Mu’s person; she dared not touch her.
Along the way, many people began to whisper among themselves. Zhou Mei acted like a madwoman, completely disregarding the stares of those around her.
Mu Xiu Bai was troubled by Ruan Mi’s matter when his office door was forcefully pushed open.
Zhou Mei stormed in, grabbing a woman by the hair.
“Mr. Mu, this…”
The assistant tried to stop her but failed. Mu Xiubai frowned and waved his hand.
The assistant closed the door and left.
Zhou Mei started crying, “Xiubai, she bullied me! Please fire her!” She
leaned against Mu Xiubai in a soft voice.
Zhang Qian’s hair was pulled out while being dragged along.
Hearing Zhou Mei’s accusation and threat of firing her,
Zhang Qian panicked, “Mr. Mu, I didn’t bully Ms. Zhou! You asked me to pack her things!”
Mu Xiubai then recognized the person in front of him; it was Ruan Mi’s former assistant.
He overheard their exchange,
especially Zhou Mei’s loud noise, which gave him a headache.
Mu Xiubai: “Stop arguing. This really has nothing to do with Zhang Qian. I asked her to pack your things.”
Zhou Mei looked at him in disbelief. “Why?”
Mu Xiubai frowned, looking at Zhou Mei with displeasure, about to reprimand her for being unreasonable.
There was another knock on the office door, and his assistant entered.
“Mr. Mu, Madam is here.”