Ming Jiani was naturally indignant. She rolled up her sleeves, "Are you giving me too much face? You cheap woman, see if I don't teach you a good lesson today!"
As she spoke, she was about to throw her food tray at Wei Yumeng's head. However, Wei Yumeng had already anticipated this. As she caught the falling food tray, she used her other hand, which was also holding a tray, to slap Wei Yumeng.
The cafeteria erupted into chaos, and the two women began to brawl.
Her opponent was sturdier than her. Although Wei Yumeng was not an equal match, she did not show any signs of backing down.
Other colleagues quickly retreated to the sides, not a single person daring to intervene.
Seeing that Wei Yumeng was no match for Ming Jiani, several parts of her face were bruised, and her body was no exception.
Suddenly, a sharp, cold voice rang out in the cafeteria.
"Stop all of you!"
"Young Master Zhan is here, Young Master Zhan is here..."
Ming Jiani and Wei Yumeng also stopped fighting. Both looked extremely disheveled, and the entire cafeteria was a mess. Food trays and dishes were scattered on the floor, and tables and chairs were overturned.
Fang Xun pushed Zhan Mohan through the crowd to the front of Wei Yumeng and Ming Jiani. Perhaps it was the man's powerful aura, but Ming Jiani stood rooted to the spot, not daring to even lift her head.
Fang Xun felt like he was going crazy. They were fighting in the cafeteria; weren't they looking for death?
Zhan Mohan's sharp gaze swept over everyone present, and he spoke slowly, his imposing presence deterring everyone.
"The cafeteria is a place for eating, not for fighting."
Ming Jiani, fearing that Wei Yumeng would lodge a complaint first, quickly spoke up.
"Young Master Zhan, it was Wei Yumeng, she started it!"
Wei Yumeng sneered, "You were the one who made the first move."
"If you hadn't snatched my seat, and besides, a woman with such a loose private life like you shouldn't come here and ruin things for all of us."
As she spoke, she began to complain to Zhan Mohan as if presenting a treasure.
"Young Master Zhan, you don't know this Wei Yumeng. This morning she had black dog blood poured on her at the entrance. I heard she even slept with a stranger and is pregnant with a bastard whose father she doesn't even know. Our company's reputation cannot be ruined by her like this."
Ming Jiani spoke animatedly and with great relish, but she failed to notice Zhan Mohan's increasingly grim expression and the sudden drop in temperature throughout the cafeteria.
Fang Xun couldn't bear to watch, feeling that Ming Jiani was doomed today. She was practically courting death.
She dared to call the Young Madam of the Zhan family promiscuous and even insulted Young Master Zhan's child as a bastard. If Ming Jiani didn't suffer misfortune today, Fang Xun would write his name backward.
"Oh, really?" Zhan Mohan cast a cold glance at Ming Jiani. "If she has a promiscuous private life, what business is it of yours?"
"I..." Ming Jiani was instantly dumbfounded. What was this? Wasn't Zhan Mohan supposed to severely reprimand Wei Yumeng?
Why did it sound like he was helping Wei Yumeng now?
He glanced at Ming Jiani's stunned expression, a faint sarcastic smile appearing on his handsome face.
"Fighting in the company is a violation of regulations and is unforgivable. Fang Xun, deduct this employee's full attendance for this month and issue a notice. For malicious behavior and bullying colleagues, Zhan's Group will never rehire her."
The other colleagues were also shocked. Everyone knew that being fired was one thing, but the crucial point was issuing a notice. The words "Zhan's Group will never rehire" carried significant weight.
If Zhan's Group dared not hire her, would other companies dare to take her in?
This was completely cutting off Ming Jiani's path.
Fang Xun had not expected Young Master Zhan to be so ruthless, but it was Ming Jiani's own fault. She was usually arrogant and overbearing in the company, relying on her slight acquaintance with Ning Tao.
She often bullied her colleagues, and now it was her comeuppance.
Ming Jiani herself was also frightened. Her previous haughtiness vanished without a trace. With a tearful face, she pleaded with Zhan Mohan.
"Young Master Zhan, I beg you, don't fire me. I know I was wrong."
"Fang Xun, tell them to disperse!"
Fang Xun stepped forward, "Alright, alright, everyone disperse."
Ming Jiani still clung tightly to Zhan Mohan's wheelchair, refusing to let go. She had originally intended to grab Zhan Mohan's sleeve, but just catching a glimpse of his eyes made her dare not move closer.
Other colleagues left one after another, only Wei Yumeng and Ming Jiani remained.
Ming Jiani cried profusely, "Young Master Zhan, I have elderly parents and young children, and I have a brother to support. I can't lose this job."
Fang Xun directly stepped forward and pulled Ming Jiani away.
"Alright, alright, you know Young Master Zhan's temper. He never goes back on his word. If you knew this would happen, why did you do it in the first place?"
Why did she have to have a foul mouth? Not only did she insult the Young Madam of the Zhan family, but she also insulted Young Master Zhan's child.
Then no one could save her.
Ming Jiani, still crying, begged Fang Xun, "Assistant Fang, please intercede for me with Young Master Zhan. Besides, it was Wei Yumeng who provoked me first. How can you guarantee that I was the one who started it?"
Fang Xun shook his head helplessly, looking at her as if she were an idiot, almost reaching out to pat her head.
"This cafeteria has surveillance cameras. It's easy to check who made the first move. Young Master Zhan didn't check because he didn't want to escalate the situation."
Ming Jiani was completely dumbfounded.
Zhan Mohan instructed Fang Xun, "You stay and handle her. Wei Yumeng, push me back to the office."
Wei Yumeng had not fully reacted when she heard Zhan Mohan call her name, and then she quickly responded.
"Oh, okay."
She went to push Zhan Mohan out of the cafeteria and, under everyone's watchful eyes, pushed him back to his office.
As soon as the door closed, those people began to gossip again.
"Who is this Wei Yumeng that she can make Young Master Zhan intervene for her?"
"Isn't it? Young Master Zhan didn't even ask, didn't check the surveillance, and just assumed Ming Jiani made the first move. That's quite magical."
"You say, with Wei Yumeng's character, why is Young Master Zhan protecting her?"
"I don't know. Does Young Master Zhan like her?"
"Don't joke. Young Master Zhan would never fall for a woman like that. I think someone like Feng Shiqin is more worthy of Young Master Zhan."
Wei Yumeng followed Zhan Mohan in and then closed the door.
Zhan Mohan looked at her, his eyes sharp, "Wei Yumeng, you're really something. How much trouble did you stir up for me in the company today?"
"It has nothing to do with me. She bullied me first. Am I supposed to just let her have her way?"
Wei Yumeng clenched her fists. Although her face was covered in scratch marks, some of which were bleeding, they looked shocking.
But her eyes were always bright as ever.
Zhan Mohan sometimes didn't understand why this woman could always maintain her fighting spirit, as if no matter what setbacks she encountered, the light in her eyes never dimmed.
He snorted coldly, "You're quite eloquent. You were beaten up like that just now, and I didn't see you win against her."
If he hadn't appeared, this woman would have been beaten into the hospital today.
Wei Yumeng thought of the force with which Ming Jiani had hit her just now. When Ming Jiani pulled her hair, her scalp tingled, but she couldn't care about that at the time. If she had retreated, she would have been beaten even worse.
In the Zhan family, she didn't dare to confront those people head-on. In the company, was she still going to be bullied by others?
Thinking of her hair, she quickly extended her head.
"Quick, help me see if some parts are bald?"
Zhan Mohan didn't even refuse, and her head was directly in front of him. He glanced at it.
"Yes, it's bald."
Several areas showed skin and flesh.
Wei Yumeng gritted her teeth in anger, "This Ming Jiani is too much. How could she pull someone's hair? And she was the one who provoked me first and then laid hands on me."
If she hadn't reacted quickly, that food tray would have landed on her face.
Zhan Mohan looked at her complaining endlessly, her face full of grievance, her crimson lips slightly pouted. He actually found her a little cute.
He reached out and pushed her head away, not leaving any room for gentleness.
"Go and get the first-aid kit from under the cabinet."
Wei Yumeng didn't want to trouble Zhan Mohan, "No need, Young Master Zhan, I can do it myself."
"I don't want to waste words with you. Just go and get it when I tell you to."
"Okay."
She didn't dare to anger him now. If he fired her later, she probably wouldn't even have a salary.
After getting the first-aid kit, Wei Yumeng sat on the sofa, with Zhan Mohan opposite her. He took out the antiseptic medicine and looked at her.
"Lower your head."
Wei Yumeng complied, bending her body slightly and bringing her head forward. However, she didn't control her strength well and bumped into Zhan Mohan's chest.
His face immediately darkened, and he sneered, "Did Ming Jiani pull out your hair and your IQ along with it?"