Outside the entire Planning Department, a crowd had gathered, so dense that not a drop of water could seep through. The woman who had once been so arrogant now appeared unusually gloomy. When Lin Pingle brought up some data, many things became crystal clear.
“You must also be here just waiting for the show, lucky I didn’t miss it…”
Exchanging a glance with Qin Menglu, Xiao Yufan’s lips curved into a faint smile. Yet beneath that smile lay an icy, bone-deep menace.
“I just happened to walk by. Where’s the question of watching a show? Don’t tell me the Planning Department has such leisurely days—it is still working hours, after all…”
“Don’t worry, it won’t take up too much of your time. I just want to know why the video footage from the surveillance camera shows the Director himself once visited the Planning Department, and coincidentally, a new file appeared on my computer!”
Xiao Yufan suddenly felt like playing with this guy. Someone who couldn’t even clean up his own messes and still tried to frame others—Xiao Yufan realized he had overestimated this person’s intelligence far too much.
“Isn’t it perfectly normal for me to come to the Planning Department? The various departments of the company are naturally closely connected. Do you mean to say that I need to ask for your permission wherever I go?”
“That’s not necessary, of course. Besides, I have absolutely no interest in you. But you still owe me an explanation about the payroll issue. Surely you wouldn’t dare to falsify financial records?”
“It was a mistake on the Finance Department’s part. At the time, a new employee was in charge of data entry, which led to a major error. I’ve already fired him, which I hope serves as an explanation to the company.”
Responding with a smile that didn’t reach his eyes, Qin Lou had already prepared an escape route from the beginning. If the framing didn’t work, he could easily shift the blame onto someone else and emerge completely unscathed.
Everyone present wasn’t stupid; naturally, they could all see the trickery involved. Although Xiao Yufan hadn’t directly exposed it, everyone clearly understood—Qin Lou was definitely behind it all, pinning the responsibility on someone else.
Seeing Qin Lou cornered, many passionate young people secretly felt delighted. Relying on connections to get into the company, without any real ability or achievement—these were exactly the things they despised.
“It seems the Director is indeed very conscientious. Still, I hope the Finance Department won’t make such mistakes again. Otherwise, the company might as well keep some watchdogs instead of you people…”
Feeling the unusual atmosphere around him, Xiao Yufan’s mocking smile deepened. He secretly decided that once he took over the company, he would completely change its current state; otherwise, the company would only continue to decline.
“One should always leave room for maneuver. There’s no need to be so harsh, is there? Or do you intend to publicly confront the Finance Department? I’ve already clarified everything. Would you still want to hold the Finance Department accountable?”
“If I were to hold the Finance Department accountable, would the Director then expel me from Huihuang? It’s already been several days, yet I haven’t been kicked out. I’m still right here, safe and sound!”
“Hmph, just because you’ve had a bit of luck lately. Once this period is over, I’ll see how arrogant you still dare to be!”
His sore spot exposed, Qin Lou’s expression darkened. He had tried more than once to get Xiao Yufan expelled from Huihuang, but all attempts had failed. He guessed it must be because the heir apparent to Huihuang’s future leadership was about to enter the company, so many things had temporarily been put on hold.
“I’m looking forward to seeing how the Director will manage to chase me out of Huihuang. Don’t end up slapping your own face in the process…”
Faced with such a threat devoid of real power, Xiao Yufan merely smiled and shook his head. Then he casually stretched his limbs and turned to walk into the office. Dealing with someone like this wasn’t even worth using his status within Huihuang.
After Xiao Yufan left, everyone else gradually dispersed, having lost interest. Since the show was over, naturally, there was nothing left for them to do…
“You’re nothing. Just wait until I get my hands on you—I won’t only make sure you can’t stay at Huihuang, I’ll make sure there’s no place for you to hide in all of Beijing!”
Qin Lou fiercely waved his hand, his smile sinister and twisted. After several consecutive setbacks, he had already lost his patience. Until Xiao Yufan was expelled from Huihuang, he wouldn’t be able to sleep or eat in peace.
“Director, why is your face changing from green to white? Are you sick? If you are, you should go see a doctor quickly…”
Seeing Qin Lou’s changing expression, Qin Menglu—who hadn’t left yet—spoke seemingly with great concern. Xiao Yufan, not far away, nearly collapsed laughing upon hearing this. This girl really seemed determined to anger Qin Lou to death.
“Miss Qin, don’t worry. I’m just a bit warm, that’s all. I still have work to do, so I won’t be able to accompany you further…”
Seeing her innocent smile, a cold sweat broke out on Qin Lou’s back. He would rather believe this girl hadn’t coincidentally wandered here, but had colluded with Xiao Yufan all along.
“Is it really that hot? I’m wearing so many clothes and still feel cold. It seems the Director really is sick, and quite seriously too…”
As Qin Lou turned to leave, Qin Menglu murmured softly. He stumbled slightly, almost falling. Facing such a little devil, he could do nothing but accept his bad luck.
“Brother Fan, you’re like a god in my heart! Qin Lou is notoriously petty in the company, yet you managed to tame him completely. We can only admire you from afar…”
“Admire this! I have no interest in men, please! Don’t make me want to punch you, okay?”
Xiao Yufan had long become accustomed to Lin Pingle’s teasing. Although the latter’s mood had seemed a bit off lately, it hadn’t been too obvious, so overall, nothing seemed particularly strange.
“Just because this time his plan didn’t affect you doesn’t mean he’ll stop in the future. The Qin family’s influence in Huihuang is still considerable…”
“He still has the capital to play with me for now. But in a few days, I’ll make him unable to even cry!”
With a wild, arrogant expression and a touch of rebelliousness, his already handsome face took on an even more devilish charm. Upon hearing these words, the Planning Department staff all looked at him sideways, puzzled by where Xiao Yufan’s confidence came from.
“I heard that the mysterious heir will make an appearance in a few days. I wonder if he can lead Huihuang back to its former glory. I’m actually starting to look forward to it…”
After a moment’s hesitation, Lin Pingle suddenly recalled the rumors circulating around the company. His eyes sparkled with anticipation as he unconsciously glanced at Xiao Yufan’s back, momentarily lost in his own thoughts…
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