"Later, you can just clarify the situation online, and I won’t stay any longer."
Wei Junjie imdiately stopped Luo Yao, "Assistant Liu, how about having dinner together tonight? It’d be great if you could invite President Luo out. I’d also like to apologize to her on behalf of the Chinese Academy of Sciences."
Everyone in the room, all the experts, felt an unprecedented pressure. It almost felt like this special assistant wasn’t just an assistant—it was as if the infamous Luo Yao herself had arrived.
"That’s unnecessary. President Luo is waiting for to report back. After the report, she can hurry ho to accompany her husband."
Wei Junjie fell silent for a mont before speaking again, "Special Assistant Liu, the Science City project isn’t sothing I can decide alone. A three-point profit margin is a bit too much—it’s beyond my authority. What do you think…?"
"That’s your problem to solve, not mine. If you don’t want to concede, that’s fine. I won’t make things difficult for you."
Liu ng made her point without overstepping—anything more would be impolite.
Wei Junjie was starting to get angry. "Assistant Liu, even President Luo wouldn’t be this aggressive, would she?"
"She’s her, I’m . This is how I operate. If you’re unwilling, you can refuse. Of course, I won’t make things too hard for you—just withdraw so investnts, cancel a few projects, and maybe cut scholarships for the three universities directly affiliated with your academy."
Wei Junjie was stunned. He couldn’t believe what he was hearing.
"Can Special Assistant Liu’s words truly represent President Luo?"
"My very first sentence when I arrived was that I have full authority to represent her."
To be honest, when he first heard Liu ng was handling this matter, he had felt relieved, thinking this woman would surely be easier to deal with than Luo Yao. He never expected her to be this tough.
Now, he felt like he was facing a formidable enemy—no less intimidating than dealing with Luo Yao herself.
After a long silence, he finally gave in. "Rest assured, I’ll report this to my superiors."
Liu ng nodded, acknowledging Wei Junjie’s attitude, then walked out of the room. At the door, she casually tossed back a final remark, "Don’t forget to make sure Chen Buhui clarifies things quickly. I’m afraid President Luo might get impatient if she has to wait too long."
Once she left the academy and got into the car, Liu ng let out a long sigh.
Playing the cold, unapproachable role was exhausting. She truly admired Luo Yao for maintaining that image year after year.
Well… maybe Luo Yao didn’t have to "maintain" it—maybe that was just who she was.
Liu ng had her reasons for being so assertive, especially when dealing with these state-affiliated enterprises. If she wasn’t firm, they’d chew her up and spit her out.
Only by being unyielding could she make them think twice.
A company could grow big, but once it reached the top, it had to tread carefully—one misstep could lead to ruin.
The public couldn’t topple a corporate giant, but the governnt could.
Of course, that was the worst-case scenario. The business environnt in China was relatively decent. (Don’t read too much into it.)
By the ti she returned to Luo Corporation, Luo Yao had already finished her eting. Liu ng imdiately reported the academy’s stance.
Luo Yao listened attentively the entire ti and only nodded at the end. "Well done."
This ti, she didn’t ntion any bonuses, but those two words—"well done"—ant more to Liu ng than any reward.
It was another affirmation from Luo Yao.
"President Luo, heading back to the estate?"
Even though it wasn’t yet ti to clock out, Liu ng seed to understand Luo Yao’s thoughts perfectly.
Sure enough, Luo Yao nodded, and the two left Luo Corporation together.
As the car moved, Liu ng fell into brief contemplation.
Leaving early like this would have been unthinkable in the past. When had President Luo started prioritizing ho so much?
It seed to coincide with the ti Lin Ran began treating her well.
In the car, Luo Yao, who had been resting her eyes, suddenly spoke, interrupting Liu ng’s thoughts.
"Liu ng, you handled this well. Keep an eye on the academy’s follow-up. Also, I want to take so ti off to be with A’Ran. During this period, you’ll be acting head of the group."
Liu ng: You’ve only been back at work for one day, and now you’re taking another break? Are you even a CEO anymore?
"Understood."
Though she was complaining internally, outwardly she remained obedient. She didn’t have the right to refuse.
But… was this really her President Luo?
Had Lin Ran saved the galaxy in a past life to deserve soone like Luo Yao?
It almost made her want to find love herself.
Of course, she’d never say any of this out loud.
Soon enough, Chen Buhui’s clarification arrived—late, but it arrived.
One statent, and the internet exploded.
["Money’s hard to earn, sht’s hard to eat—being a stray dog is fine"]: So… this was all orchestrated by Chen Buhui? She was willing to slander herself just to drag Luo Corporation down? Hah! Hahahaha! What’s even real anymore?
["Warm Dad from the Kindergarten Group Chat"]: I’ve got insider info—Chen Buhui clashed with Lin Ran and Luo Yao during the Shanghai bidding. There’s also a leak saying she rigged the process to block Luo Corporation from winning the project.
The leak ca from Chen Nianshi, who was furious at Chen Buhui’s veiled insinuations, making it seem like the entire Chen family was involved in her sches.
["Got Nothing to Do? Eat So Candy"]: So we were all fooled? Aren’t they family? Why would Chen Buhui do this? Isn’t she a tech mogul? Soone I respected turns out to be like this?
["Chen Qingtian V"]: Achievents don’t reflect character. Who doesn’t have a few disgusting relatives?
["Huh?"]: Holy sht, verified celebrity! So even the Chen family dislikes Chen Buhui? Feels like her reputation just collapsed.
Public opinion online took a sharp turn.
Chen Buhui’s lofty image had already started crumbling when Hu Shuo exposed her collusion with Luo Corporation.
Now, with the revelation that she backstabbed Luo Yao, her reputation was in free fall. Chen Qingtian’s comnt only fueled the fire, unleashing the full imagination of netizens.
At the Chen Family Villa, Chen Qingtian high-fived his father in celebration. "Yes!"
"Dad, you’re so bold! You’d leak anything! If Grandpa finds out, won’t he break your legs?"
Chen Nianshi glanced at him. "Your grandfather’s too old to beat now. But I might just break your legs instead."
And so, the villa echoed with the screams of a certain celebrity.
"Ahhh! Stop! I’m still injured!"
"You’re hurt?" Chen Nianshi looked puzzled. Chen Qingtian rolled up his loose pant leg, revealing stitches from a drunken fall days earlier.
Chen Nianshi fell silent. "You went out drinking alone?"
Chen Qingtian suddenly looked like a wilted plant, refusing to speak.
Chen Nianshi sighed. "Was it because of Little Xia?"
Chen Qingtian’s eyes widened in shock.
"Sotis, you should learn from your cousin. A’Ran is a kid who loves and hates openly. But you…?"
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