Zhan Mohan looked at Wei Yumeng with the same expression as always. His deep eyes seemed as if they could swallow Wei Yumeng whole, and Wei Yumeng couldn't help but stare back. No matter how much time had passed or what their relationship was now, she was still drawn to Zhan Mohan's gaze. In that moment, at least, she could clearly feel that her love for Zhan Mohan had never changed.
Seeing that Wei Yumeng didn't answer, Zhan Mohan spoke again, "What is your answer?"
Wei Yumeng suddenly came to her senses and stood up. "Mr. Zhan, I believe your question has nothing to do with our project. If there's nothing else, I'll be going now."
Zhan Mohan sighed. It seemed he wouldn't get a direct answer from Wei Yumeng. However, he had finally managed to have a calm conversation with Wei Yumeng, and he didn't want to let her go yet. "No, I do have something to discuss with you about the project." Zhan Mohan said, then gestured for Wei Yumeng to sit down.
Wei Yumeng hesitated but eventually sat back down. "Based on your performance in the meeting today, I believe your capabilities are indeed superior to Wen Xueshan's. Wen Xueshan will be responsible for the construction of the event venue, but I'm worried she might make the same mistakes. Therefore, I hope you can take charge of this matter with her." Zhan Mohan added, "Of course, you will also be supervising her. I am already considering whether to let her withdraw from the project, so I need a report on her actual performance to make a judgment."
Wei Yumeng thought carefully and then nodded. "Okay, I can do that."
"Good, I have nothing else." Zhan Mohan said, then abruptly changed the subject. "However, apart from work, do you have anything else to say to me?"
Wei Yumeng quickly stood up. "Since there's nothing else, I'll be leaving now." With that, Wei Yumeng left the office.
Zhan Mohan felt helpless. Had he been too impatient?
After Wei Yumeng left, Fang Xun entered. "Mr. Zhan, is it really okay to have Madam and Miss Wen be responsible together?"
Zhan Mohan was not worried at all. "It's fine. If I try to avoid suspicion now, it will only make Yumeng more suspicious. It's better to put them together and let Yumeng see the truth with her own eyes."
The next day, when Wen Xueshan arrived at the construction site, she never expected Wei Yumeng to already be there. Wei Yumeng had already arranged the work on the site and was now guiding the workers to improve some issues. "Look here, it's very close to the intersection. If you place the event sign here, it might block a part of the road, and it doesn't look good to people. So, my suggestion is to move the sign to the right." She said, pointing to the corresponding issue on the map. "It can be here."
Wen Xueshan was somewhat resentful. This part of the task had always been her responsibility, so how could Wei Yumeng just join in? As usual, she clapped her hands, intending to gather the workers to listen to her. However, no one paid attention to her.
"Miss Wei's arrangement is indeed very reasonable."
"Yes, it's much better than Miss Wen's previous arrangement."
"Exactly. We could see some problems, but she just wouldn't listen, thinking her own arrangements were the best."
Hearing these words, Wen Xueshan felt even angrier. Wei Yumeng had just arrived today, and she had already gained the support of the workers. But how could she let Wei Yumeng continue to be smug?
After a day's work, it was finally time to leave. Since Wei Yumeng had other matters to attend to, she bid farewell to Wen Xueshan and left first. This gave Wen Xueshan an opportunity. She sneered, "Wei Yumeng, you can't blame me for this."
Just as the workers were preparing to leave, a foreman walked out. "Please be informed, today's working hours will be extended to midnight."
"What?" Hearing this news, all the workers erupted.
"What is this supposed to mean? When we signed the contract, it was clearly stated that we work eight hours a day and do not accept any extended working hours."
"Exactly! If we work overtime, will you pay us more?"
"That's right. If you want us to work overtime, you should at least give us an explanation!"
Seeing that the opportunity was ripe, Wen Xueshan stepped forward. "I'm very sorry, this decision was made by Miss Wei. You know she is the wife of the project manager, Mr. Zhan, and we dare not disobey her. She also said that if anyone leaves early today, their salary for this month will be canceled."
"We thought she was quite nice before, but she's two-faced?"
"What do we do now?"
"What else can we do? Do you want to lose your entire salary? Let's just work today, and we'll talk to Miss Wei properly when she comes tomorrow."
Although the workers stayed, the resentment on the construction site was enough to drown Wei Yumeng. Wen Xueshan revealed a smug smile. She wanted to see how Wei Yumeng would handle this situation this time. As long as these workers didn't obey Wei Yumeng, Zhan Mohan wouldn't be able to keep Wei Yumeng here, and it would also give Zhan Mohan a chance to see what Wei Yumeng's so-called abilities really were. It was truly killing two birds with one stone.
When Wei Yumeng arrived at the construction site again early in the morning, she found the atmosphere to be somewhat different. Although it was only her second day here, she had seen the workers' spirited demeanor yesterday. Today, however, they all looked dispirited.
"What's wrong?" Wei Yumeng casually asked a worker. However, the worker merely gave her a fierce look and then left. Wei Yumeng was bewildered. What had happened without her knowledge?
At this moment, a group of workers, after some hesitation, approached Wei Yumeng. "Miss Wei, I still hope you can give us an explanation. Yes, we are just ordinary workers, not as rich or noble as you people, but our physical strength is limited. At the same time, we are not fools to be exploited by you like this."
Wei Yumeng frowned. "Wait, I'm a bit confused by what you're saying. What exactly happened?"
Seeing Wei Yumeng like this, the workers became even angrier. "Miss Wei, it seems you are completely unaware of what you've done. Don't you care about us at all?"
"Didn't you ask us to work overtime until midnight last night?"