Duan Rui clenched his fists, and under the "invitation" of the security guards, he walked out of the Qin Corporation building with a pale face, feeling humiliated.
Standing at the entrance, he looked up at the unattainable Qin Corporation building. Qin Ningyi, what a pretense! Was it not qualified to talk contracts with you unless you were a director?
Duan Rui hated it so much he could have gnashed his back teeth. If it weren't for Huo Rou, he wouldn't still be a deputy director, nor would he have been treated like this.
Heh, Qin Ningyi, you'd better not fail to sign this deal, or I'll make Qin Corporation pay!
"Don't take it to heart. Everyone says Qin Ningyi has a strange temper. Maybe she's just like that. It was also my oversight this time. Blame me." Sister Ru apologized sheepishly.
It was really spread in the group that Huo Rou had an unusual relationship with Xiao Yuda. She hated mistresses her whole life. Xiao Yuda was already married, and Huo Rou was still entangled with him. She couldn't stand it, so she contacted Duan Rui immediately.
Duan Rui's technical capabilities were evident. If he added the achievement of signing a deal with Qin Corporation, it would be easy to pull Huo Rou from her position, and it would be what everyone wanted.
In fact, she had thought of everything.
Who would have thought that this time, President Qin would personally negotiate the cooperation, and would directly turn someone away because Duan Rui was only a deputy director.
"Sister Ru, it's not your fault. You are also doing it for the company. If Huo Rou were here, it would be a problem whether she could even explain the technical aspects." Duan Rui said with feigned regret, took a deep look at the Qin Corporation building, and turned to leave.
"Being kicked out is a small matter; losing the cooperation is a big one." He looked at Sister Ru with a demeanor of concern for the company. "Sister Ru, don't see me out. Hurry up and call someone to notify Director Huo. Don't delay."
He emphasized the word "Director."
Sister Ru hated Huo Rou even more now, but thinking of Qin Ningyi's cold face, she had to have someone notify Huo Rou to come over. They couldn't afford to lose the Qin Corporation deal.
Under Duan Rui's guidance, she had already prepared for the worst.
Huo Rou arrived at the Qin Corporation building an hour later. Sister Ru was unwilling to wait foolishly at the entrance, so she went to a nearby cafe and asked Huo Rou to contact her upon arrival.
As soon as Huo Rou got out of the car, before she could even take out her phone, she ran into Qin Feiwan, who was rushing back from outside. Qin Feiwan's expression was not good.
"Arou, why are you here at this hour?" Qin Feiwan was very surprised to see Huo Rou and walked over to ask.
"I have a cooperation to discuss with Qin Corporation." Huo Rou smiled and explained, but her eyes were drawn to the two girls beside Qin Feiwan.
One was delicate and had a firm gaze, while the other had smiling eyes that carried a hint of charm.
Qin Feiwan introduced them, "This is Huang Yin. Tang Zhenzhen's design drafts before were from her."
Huo Rou hadn't heard the name Tang Zhenzhen in a long time. After thinking for a moment, she remembered the woman who pushed An An into the water and was said to be very talented. Hmph.
She raised an eyebrow, "Plagiarism?"
Qin Feiwan also felt embarrassed about this. It had been so long, and she hadn't realized Tang Zhenzhen was using someone else's designs.
"Xiao Yin's family was having some difficulties. Tang Zhenzhen paid for her mother's medical treatment, and Xiao Yin provided the design drafts to her," Qin Feiwan briefly explained the situation.
Huo Rou looked at Huang Yin. When this matter was brought up, Huang Yin lowered her head. Selling one's hard work for money would always be mocked.
Unexpectedly, Huo Rou smiled gently, her voice soft but affirming, "You want to be filial, but your parents are no longer with you. Cherish the time you have together. Whatever the cost, it's worth it."
A light reignited in Huang Yin's eyes. She looked up at Huo Rou and caught the depth in Huo Rou's eyes.
"This is Wang Wanrou, here for an internship." When Qin Feiwan introduced this woman whose every glance was filled with charm, she clearly didn't have much enthusiasm and just mentioned it in passing.
Thinking of something else, her eyes showed more disgust. She leaned closer to Huo Rou's ear and said, "She's living at our place now."
Huo Rou now knew who she was. This was the woman Qin Feiwan had complained about disliking a few days ago. The other one was probably the runner-up in the competition.
"Alright, no more talking. I have to work on next quarter's design drafts. Arou, are you coming in with me?"
"No, I'm waiting for my colleague." Huo Rou smiled faintly and bid farewell to Qin Feiwan, her gaze falling on Wang Wanrou's delicate, swaying back.
"Director Huo, you're here." Sister Ru walked over, her eyes smiling, but her words were loaded with hidden meaning. "If the driver hadn't called me, I'd still be waiting foolishly in the cafe. You too, why didn't you call me?"
Huo Rou, hearing the veiled jab, didn't argue with her. She smiled faintly, "Let's go in."
Sister Ru's punch landed on cotton, and her expression was not good.
This time, it was quite smooth.
Qin Ningyi was waiting in the reception room. As Sister Ru entered and saw Qin Ningyi's back, her heart almost leaped out of her chest.
Why was this person still waiting here? Had something else gone wrong because they were so late?
Who would have thought that Qin Ningyi would turn around and politely ask them to sit? Although he had no expression on his face, Sister Ru felt a sense of warmth.
The contract renewal was also very smooth. The safety center had only asked a few questions about the previous accident when Qin Ningyi gave them a look. Then, there was nothing else, and the contract was renewed directly.
"Director Huo Rou, could you come to my office for a moment? I have a few questions I'd like to ask for your advice." Qin Ningyi said casually as they were getting up.
Huo Rou showed no expression, but Sister Ru felt like she was about to die. She hadn't forgotten what Duan Rui had said about Huo Rou not understanding technology. If these questions were asked, would the deal fall through?
She looked at Huo Rou warily and said with a smile, "Mr. Qin, it's getting late today. Perhaps our technical department colleagues can come tomorrow when they set up the environment to help you solve the problems. What do you think?"
Qin Ningyi gave her a half-smile and said, "No."
Xiao Konglin certainly understood Qin Ningyi's meaning. From the moment he saw Huo Rou, he understood why the renewal was happening.
"Director Huo, this way please. We will arrange for Miss Huo to be sent back later," Xiao Konglin said politely, seeing them out.
Sister Ru gave Huo Rou several meaningful glances, but Huo Rou ignored her. She cursed inwardly and could only resign herself to leaving.
Huo Rou followed Qin Ningyi into his office. She smiled, "Using public means for private gain?"
Qin Ningyi's expression, however, was not good. "Were you bullied at the company?"
"No." Huo Rou didn't think it could be considered bullying. Those people were just idle and only spoke their minds.
"Then why did that Mr. Duan come?" Qin Ningyi's question seemed to state the fact that Huo Rou was being ostracized and bullied.
Huo Rou felt it was nothing. She enjoyed her supervisory role, and she didn't take those little methods of exclusion to heart.
Qin Ningyi was so exasperated he could have laughed. Was she too naive or too simple-minded?
"Why are you so silly?" Qin Ningyi pulled her into his arms. "Don't be too kind."
A dense fog rose in Huo Rou's eyes, obscuring a multitude of complex emotions. She buried her head in Qin Ningyi's chest and asked herself, Was she kind?