Catherine had returned to her post, and her control over the collaboration with President Gu had finally increased her prestige within Feng Corporation.
This was undoubtedly a significant change for Catherine. For instance, her colleagues, who used to mock her openly, no longer did so as brazenly.
However, the topic of Catherine shifted to another matter.
"Did you hear? The reason Catherine's collaboration with President Gu is so stable is because Catherine and President Gu have an improper relationship."
"I heard that too. I have a friend who works at that company, and she said President Gu is known for his fondness for women. He's slept with many women in the business circle, and those women, just like Catherine, later secured collaborations with him. He even bought them houses and cars."
"I think if it weren't for this relationship, President Gu wouldn't be so easy to deal with."
Catherine happened to walk in and overheard their conversation. She arrogantly addressed the others, "Only the incompetent resort to malicious speculation about others' abilities. You're saying this only because you're envious that the projects I have now are stable. If you have the ability, you do it too!"
The colleagues gave her a disdainful look and returned to their seats.
Catherine snorted. With President Gu as her backing, she no longer had to tolerate everything like before.
The importance of this project to the entire Feng Corporation determined her current standing. Therefore, she could fully utilize her current glory and enjoy it.
This would make those who used to gossip so much more restrained.
Wei Yumeng observed everything Catherine did. After the previous incident, Wei Yumeng was unsure how Song Lijun viewed her and dared not do anything to Catherine for the time being.
However, based on the past few days, Song Lijun and Feng Zhenhua hadn't made any moves to change her and Catherine's positions. Did this mean she could temporarily set aside this worry?
Wei Yumeng took a deep breath and looked at the recent feedback from employees on her desk. She felt her worries might be in vain. As long as she held her position, she had to do her job.
"Wu Yi, how are Catherine's projects progressing recently?"
Wu Yi stepped forward and said, "Everything is normal with President Gu's side, but..."
Wu Yi seemed hesitant to speak.
"Speak up, it's just us here, no problem."
"The entire company is now spreading rumors that Catherine sacrificed her favors to secure this collaboration."
Wei Yumeng couldn't help but press her forehead. Weren't the suggestion letters on her desk all from employees reflecting this issue? Some even said Catherine was using the credit for this matter to bully others, acting as if she had become the boss of Feng Corporation again.
They all hoped Wei Yumeng would handle this matter soon.
Although the suggestion box for Feng Corporation employees was meant to gather their opinions, dealing with something like this was difficult even for Wei Yumeng.
If Catherine were to be dealt with, it would affect the collaboration with President Gu. If the rumors were true and Catherine had a special relationship with President Gu, it would be even more troublesome.
The project had already reached this stage, and Feng Corporation could not afford to terminate it. They could only continue.
Wei Yumeng felt a headache. But wasn't Catherine precisely counting on this to start acting recklessly?
Wei Yumeng stood up. Regardless, what she needed most now was to go to the site and see how serious the situation was.
"Xiao Li, go and photocopy those documents for me, and you, I'll entrust the proposal to you." Catherine sat at her desk, filing her nails, delegating all the work to others.
Although the employees were extremely resentful, they were wary of Catherine's relationship with President Gu and did not dare to resist, so they could only comply for now.
"What's wrong with you? I asked you to buy me coffee, and what is this you brought me?"
The young man scolded by Catherine hadn't even realized what was happening. "This is coffee."
"When have I ever drunk such cheap instant coffee? I want hand-ground!"
As Catherine spoke, she picked up the cup and threw it at the young man.
"Catherine! You come out here." Wei Yumeng couldn't stand by and watch this.
Catherine stood up but showed no fear. She merely looked at Wei Yumeng with a feigned expression. "General Manager Wei, why are you here? Are you looking to discuss President Gu's project?"
The other employees cast pleading glances at Wei Yumeng. At this moment, Wei Yumeng was the only one who could directly confront Catherine.
"I do have questions about the project, but before that, do you still know what your position is and what you should be doing?"
Catherine looked at Wei Yumeng provocatively. She was convinced that Wei Yumeng, considering the project with President Gu, would not dare to do anything to her.
"Of course, I know. If I weren't working hard here, how could this project be progressing so smoothly? This clearly shows I'm doing my duty."
Wu Yi couldn't stand it and directly said, "Catherine, have you forgotten who previously caused President Gu to sever our cooperation? Your current actions are merely rectifying past mistakes. What is there to be proud of?"
Catherine smiled. "Since your General Manager Wei has President Zhan as her backing, can't I also have one?"
Hearing this, Wei Yumeng's heart grew colder. "Catherine, do you really have that kind of relationship with President Gu?"
"So what if I do? Weren't you the one who forced me to this point? If you hadn't ruined me, I wouldn't have thought of such a way to climb up."
Catherine looked at the others again. "Today, in front of everyone, I'll make it clear. I, Catherine, will one day return to the height that rightfully belongs to me. You people should be sensible, and I might spare you then."
Wei Yumeng also said coldly, "Then you can rest assured, I won't give you this opportunity. With your current demeanor, how can you possibly take charge of the entire Feng Corporation?"
The others agreed with Wei Yumeng's words.
"That doesn't matter at all. What matters is that in Mom and Dad's eyes, I am the more important one, don't you think so, Wei Yumeng?"
Catherine scoffed. It was precisely because of her previous scheme that she now had the confidence to say this.