Mu Linjing also looked at Wei Yumeng in surprise and said cautiously to Ning Tao.
"That, Director Ning, Wei Yumeng is new to the company and seems unfamiliar with some business matters. Perhaps someone with more experience should go."
Zhu Li sneered, "She's just a translator. This can also be a test to see how Wei Yumeng has been doing at the company. You know, we don't keep idle people here. We can't give her special treatment just because she got in through the back door."
"But..."
Wei Yumeng quickly grabbed Mu Linjing's arm. "It's fine, I'll go."
"You don't understand the situation, that company's executive..."
"Mu Linjing! You've been here for so long, don't you know that subordinates shouldn't discuss their superiors?" Ning Tao's voice was a low reprimand.
Mu Linjing felt intimidated and dared not confront Ning Tao.
Ning Tao's smile returned to her face. "Since Wei Yumeng has volunteered, then you shall go. I'll send you Mr. Gao's contact information later."
"Okay."
After Ning Tao left, Zhu Li gave Wei Yumeng a smug look and sat down.
Mu Linjing tugged at Wei Yumeng's sleeve. "You silly girl, do you know why so many people didn't want to go?"
"Why?"
"Because that company's executive is very... very disgusting. Many female employees have been ruined by him over the years, you should understand what I mean."
Wei Yumeng seemed to understand, but she didn't regret it.
"Didn't you see that Ning Tao deliberately came to the office? For something like this, how could it be assigned to a new employee like me? She knows that executive is a bit of a scoundrel, that's why she sent me."
Normally, such good things wouldn't fall on her. From the moment Ning Tao started talking here, she had guessed the hidden motive.
She couldn't escape it. If a superior wanted to deal with you, could they let you get away?
Mu Linjing was worried for Wei Yumeng. "What now, are you really going?"
"Of course, I can't defy orders from above. Otherwise, Ning Tao will use company regulations against me again."
Wei Yumeng was quite calm. If something couldn't be avoided, one had to face it.
Mu Linjing truly admired her.
"Only you can be so calm. If it were other female colleagues, they would probably be crying in a corner somewhere."
Wei Yumeng gave a bitter smile. "What can I do? It's fallen on me."
"You should think of a way to avoid going on a business trip with Mr. Gao. If you're abroad, who can save you? Or else... go ask Master Zhan. Doesn't he like the coffee you make?" Mu Linjing still wanted to help Wei Yumeng.
"It's okay, we'll see about it later."
Wei Yumeng was very grateful to Mu Linjing. After all, out of so many people, only Mu Linjing had stood up for her.
Soon, Ning Tao sent Gao Yong's contact information. She called Gao Yong.
However, remembering Mu Linjing's words, she still felt a bit uncomfortable. Anyone would not want to work with such a person, let alone go on a business trip.
But if she could use this opportunity to stand out, it would greatly help her promotion plans. Focusing on making money was important.
When the call was connected, she was polite.
"Hello, Mr. Gao, I'm Wei Yumeng, Director Ning asked me to..."
"I already know. You're the translator assigned to me, right?"
"Yes, my name is Wei Yumeng."
"Alright. Meet at the company entrance tomorrow morning at eight o'clock. I'll have my assistant send you the documents to be translated later so you can familiarize yourself with them."
"Okay, no problem."
As soon as she finished speaking, the other party hung up. The speed was astonishing.
Judging by his voice, he sounded quite serious. She couldn't imagine someone like that would...
Never mind, she'd bring some self-defense items tomorrow, just in case.
Returning to the Zhan residence, Zhan Mohan did not seem to be back yet. A burnt smell wafted from the kitchen. She quickly rushed in and pushed the door open, only to see the shrimp in the pot had been burnt. She hurried to turn off the stove. The floor was also a mess.
Seeing that Wei Yumeng had turned off the stove for him, Zhan Yichen yelled.
"Who told you to touch my things?"
"They're all burnt."
"It's my business if they're burnt, what's it to you?" Zhan Yichen said irritably.
Wei Yumeng felt helpless. This young master was simply unreasonable.
"Fine, I'll leave."
She turned to leave the kitchen, but Zhan Yichen called her back, his voice not as loud as before, but with a hint of guilt.
"How do you make that shrimp?"
Wei Yumeng drooped her shoulders. This young master was truly difficult to deal with. At over twenty years old, he couldn't even cook shrimp?
Never mind, since he asked, could she refuse to answer?
She turned around and directly dumped the burnt shrimp from the pot into the trash.
"I'll say it once. Please listen carefully, Second Young Master. First, remove the shrimp thread with scissors. Then, put them in the pot and boil for a few minutes. After that, add some seasonings like scallions."
Zhan Yichen was stunned. "It's that simple?"
"Are there more complicated ways? Can you do them?"
He couldn't even do the basic ones now. If he continued like this, the kitchen might be set ablaze by him.
Zhan Yichen knew his culinary skills were poor and decided against it.
"Alright, I'll try. You can watch me cook."
"Young Master, I have my work." She waved the documents in her hand.
Zhan Yichen briefly scanned the contents and raised his eyebrows in surprise.
"You're going on a business trip with Gao Yong?"
"Yes, Director Ning specifically asked me to translate."
"My brother doesn't know?"
Wei Yumeng shrugged. "Why should he know?"
This was her own job. Did she have to report every business trip?
"Since you plan to tell my brother, I advise you to be careful. This Gao Yong is no easy person. Be sharp."
He then continued to rinse the shrimp from the refrigerator under the sink, his movements not very agile.
Wei Yumeng was about to leave, but upon hearing his words, she asked curiously.
"Why are you telling me this? Don't you dislike me?"
A flicker of something unusual crossed Zhan Yichen's face.
"Don't overthink it. No matter what, you are considered my brother's wife. Since you haven't been fooling around outside, you're at least treating my brother with respect. We Zhan family won't allow outsiders to bully our own."
Wei Yumeng nodded thoughtfully.
"Your Zhan family is protective."
This was already evident in Zhan Mohan.
Perhaps this was the only benefit of marrying into the family. She actually envied it, at least it was better than her scattered family.
"Pretty much. But if you dare to do anything unfaithful to my brother outside, our Zhan family will not let you off lightly."
Wei Yumeng gave a bitter laugh. "Even if you gave me ten more courage, I'm afraid I wouldn't dare."
Zhan Mohan knew she had given him her first time, which was why his attitude towards her had slightly improved. If it hadn't been, her life might not be so easy now.
Zhan Yichen snorted. "It better be."