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Li Yan looked at Yurong standing by the bed and continued, "I did remember my promise at first, and I was worried you might leave, but then... I just couldn't help myself. If you want to blame someone, let it be me. Later, I don't know what happened, it felt like I was trembling all over, then I fell asleep. I didn't expect you to let me sleep in your bed, thank you."

After listening to him, Zhang Yurong's thoughts became active. He only remembered the trembling? Then fell asleep? Just remembering these, realizing he was in my bed? He doesn't remember what happened in between?

This made her feel relieved; luckily, if he knew about those embarrassing things, she wouldn't be able to face anyone.

"This time I'll let it go because of your condition. But if it happens again... hmm!"

"Yes, yes, I remember, next time I'll definitely get your consent first." Li Yan added in his heart: 'Implied consent counts too, right?'

Zhang Yurong didn't think she'd ever agree, and said coldly, "You didn't shower, slept in your clothes, all sweaty in my bed all night, how long do you plan to stay? Aren't you going to work?"

Li Yan thought the bed was quite nice, a psychological effect?

"Work, work." Li Yan got out of bed and left. Such progress and gains in one night, he should be satisfied.

Watching him slowly walk out of the room, closing the door, the previously stern-faced Zhang Yurong slumped onto the bed, then lay down. Her mind had only one question: What to do?

From his appearance, he doesn't even know what's wrong with his body. Is it a nerve problem or a brain issue? Either way, it can't be minor.

But this guy is so prideful, would he go to the hospital for a check-up if asked?

If not, what way could convince him to go?

If he doesn't get checked, doesn't figure out the issue, doesn't get treatment, will there be another episode? Will it be worse?

...

They both had different things on their minds, so they hurriedly finished breakfast and drove separately to work.

After arriving at the office, Li Yan distributed small gifts he bought, mainly just to Chen Xiaoen and Jiang Lele. They were considered friends, the business department had left, and he wasn't particularly close with other female colleagues, most of whom used to look down on him; the planning department was new, and he wasn't familiar with many people. The subordinates weren't very convinced by this parachuted-in supervisor. Although he wasn't distant, it didn't mean he had to bribe others with gifts.

As for Xu Ping from the administration department or Sun Hui from human resources, they were men, and it was enough to go out for drinks sometimes, men generally don't care about gifts.

Of course, there was someone special who needed a chance to receive a gift, and that was Hai Fu.

Li Yan wanted to brag and chat in the planning department, but didn't have the time, as being nominally a supervisor, he had accumulated some planning proposals needing review over the week, mostly ones that could be delayed. The truly important and urgent ones were obviously addressed by the trusted director.

After a busy day, in the afternoon, Zhang Yurong called a meeting with him. Apart from him, Wen Qianyi was also there, along with the VP in charge of overseas expansion, and the main person responsible for the project with Shiroyama Gou.

Regardless of whether Li Yan was at the meeting or not, it was more or less the same, as Wen Qianyi mainly handled communications. But Zhang Yurong specifically called him up because he had been instrumental in the trip to Beihai Country. He naturally had no prestige, so he had to capture every opportunity to present himself.

With the ice-cold beauty sitting there, even vice-president level people didn't dare to slack off, making the meeting short but very efficient. After confirming the completion, Zhang Yurong let everyone return to their work, leaving just Wen Qianyi.

Li Yan didn't know what she wanted to ask Wen Qianyi, whether it was about Shiroyama Gou's son-in-law, future and Akira, or something else. He didn't know which parts Wen Qianyi reported to Zhang Yurong yesterday, and Wen Qianyi didn't know that Li Yan had already told Zhang Yurong some situations about Beihai Country last night, so in a situation with asymmetric information, it's easy to mess things up with good intentions.

Therefore, he found a reason about having more information to report to the president and stayed back.

Zhang Yurong didn't mind and seemed to see through his thoughts. But Wen Qianyi felt he was too reckless, just gaining a bit of merit, and already flaunting it in front of Zhang Yurong, which would definitely obstruct his future prospects.

"Miss Zhang, do you have any other instructions?" Wen Qianyi looked at Zhang Yurong neither arrogantly nor humbly. When facing her, there was no tension like the other middle and senior management in the company, but rather a sense of challenge, looking at a rival and a target.

"Manager Wen, this time, you and Manager Li have done an excellent job. In consolidating the Cloud Island, Lan Island, and East Luoyin Market, and expanding into the Beihai Country and Li Country markets, and even as a further springboard internationally, your roles have been crucial."

Regarding Zhang Yurong's polite diplomatic language, Wen Qianyi remained calm: "This is my job. The company hired me to get things done, isn't it?"

Seeing her speak so directly, Zhang Yurong did not beat around the bush and spoke straightly, "You are a talent. Before you came to Heaven, I was already paying attention to you. You directly assumed the position of manager upon arrival, which I specifically instructed Ye Jiahong about. Of course, President Ye also knows you are an exceptional talent..."

"Thank you for your attention, President." A sparkle appeared in Wen Qianyi's eyes. So, she had already been evaluated in her heart.

She hoped for an opportunity to compete with Zhang Yurong, showing their skills and strengths. But after all, their positions were different, and identities were different, making a fair competition impossible. The company's president competing with a mid-level manager is also something inappropriate. But now realizing Zhang Yurong was also paying attention to her made her believe that in future days, there would still be some areas where they could compete.

She was looking forward to it.

"With your ability, you are more than capable of being a business manager. But what about the director of the Business Development Department?" Zhang Yurong looked at Wen Qianyi.

Upon hearing these words, both Wen Qianyi and Li Yan understood what they signified!

Without waiting for their speculation, Zhang Yurong directly continued, "The role of business director is a very important position. It's not just about personal business ability; it requires managing subordinates, controlling divisions of labor, coordinating the overall situation, envisioning the future, and having a broad long-term blueprint! Can you handle it?"

Zhang Yurong was not a high-EQ, slick boss. Such questioning was not entirely appropriate, as some might speculate on the boss's intent. If she meant to promote you, confidently accepting would suggest decisiveness; modest hesitation might imply lack of boldness, unfit for a major role. Conversely, if she didn't plan on promoting you but couldn't say it outright, confident acceptance could be seen as arrogant and self-conceited; modest decline would naturally prevent promotion, although humility might be appreciated.

The same statement can be interpreted in many ways, which most bosses manage to do. However, directly asking a subordinate to answer in person was not very suitable.

Nevertheless, Zhang Yurong was not an ordinary slick boss; she had a young person's directness, and Wen Qianyi was not an ordinary subordinate. She not only had a contrastingly high EQ but often directly challenged Zhang Yurong!

Thus, after hearing Zhang Yurong's words, while Li Yan speculated whether she would confidently agree or modestly decline, Wen Qianyi calmly countered, "May I ask, when the Chairman decided for Miss Zhang to take over as President, did he ask a similar question?"

Zhang Yurong was taken aback, then shook her head, not offended by her audacity, "No, because the Chairman trusts my abilities!"

Regarding her confidence, Wen Qianyi smiled, "So... the answer is obvious, Miss Zhang still doesn't trust my ability. So, let's discuss this again when you trust my capabilities!"

Witnessing the confrontation between two exceptional beauties, Li Yan enjoyed the show. Yurong indeed had an aura, engaging directly without beating around the bush; Qianyi was remarkable, as a mid-level manager, daring to respond to the President this way, it self-evidently relied on self-confidence and strength.

After hearing her words, Zhang Yurong also got the answer. Her subtext was obvious: I'm not lacking in ability; it's just that you don't trust it yet. Thus, when you do trust this ability, then decide, no need for pointless talk now, it's futile!

Wen Qianyi's attitude and confidence made Zhang Yurong feel a mutual admiration; she needed a bigger platform indeed!

"Very well, since Manager Wen feels prepared and capable, asking further would be excessive. So I'll just say it plainly! You probably already know, President Ye Jiahong, yesterday encountered an unfortunate robbery. He needs to stay in the hospital for quite some time..."

"Unfortunate robbery?" Zhang Yurong's phrasing made Li Yan sweat yet want to laugh out loud, "Could it be he was robbed of more than money, perhaps even dignity?"

Both beauties rolled their eyes simultaneously.

"Even if he can work in the hospital, a transition time is still needed. The company deeply sympathizes with President Ye's ordeal and condemns those unscrupulous violent robbers, but such an important position of the business director cannot lead to more problems due to one person's tragedy. Therefore, upon my suggestion, after research in the morning executive meeting, it was decided that you will temporarily assume the role of Director. Exercise the authority and responsibilities of the Director in full!"

Zhang Yurong's words indirectly indicated that it's not that I don't trust your ability, I actually had this decided long ago!

"I comply with the company's arrangement." Wen Qianyi remained calm and composed as usual.

Looking at the two exceptional beauties who weren't exactly unfamiliar to him, Li Yan chimed in with a smile, "Manager Wen got promoted, what about me? Just convert it into some material reward. Throw me a hundred or eight hundred thousand; I wouldn't mind it being too little."

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