Chapter 46: Do You All Want to Be Fired?

Chapter 46: Do You All Want to Get Fired or What?

Tsk, this little steward is really not one to take a joke. A few teasing remarks and his face turns red as a tomato. I barely said anything, just a couple of words, and got him all flustered.

Small, curled up into a ball.

As soon as I let go, his body leaned toward the edge of the bed.

It's not like I'm covered in thorns, why's he keeping his distance?

"Steward Song, since you've slept enough, get up and go to work."

Once he got the order, Song Jiang shot up, flipped out of bed, and before running off, suddenly remembered something and muttered a line.

"Mr. Fu, can you not deduct my morning pay?"

Fu Zhichen, as Song Jiang got up, pulled the blanket up higher, as if covering up something.

After hearing Song Jiang's words, he gave a wry smile, his expression unreadable.

This little steward is always thinking about money, utterly hopeless.

He lazily opened his eyes and asked, "Steward Song, what do you think?"

There's no need to ask; of course, he thinks it shouldn't be deducted.

It's not like he intentionally overslept.

If only the boss hadn't turned off the alarm.

If only the boss's bed wasn't so comfortable.

If only he hadn't stayed up late talking to the boss last night.

Blame it on everything else, but not on himself.

Song Jiang unconsciously pouted.

Feeling insecure, he didn't dare meet Fu Zhichen's eyes.

Fu Zhichen's lips curled slightly upward. "Steward Song, do you know how many deals this delay cost me, and how much loss it caused the company?"

"Fine, fine, you capitalists count profits by the second, whatever."

He doesn't know jack about the loss. Would the Fu Group grind to a halt without the big boss?

If he doesn't agree, just say no—he's clearly saying no, yet he turns around and blames me.

One day, he'll pin the boss down and give him a beating to vent his anger!

Why does this little steward get so worked up whenever money is involved?

The two had lunch before returning to the company in the afternoon.

Once at the office, Fu Zhichen soon went off to a meeting. Who knows what he does all day.

Not long after, Secretary Mei Moyu peeked left and right, slipped out of the meeting room, and Song Jiang knew at once he was trying to slack off.

Mei Moyu slumped over his desk, his face full of worry.

Song Jiang stepped up and asked, "Slacker Bro, what's up? No chopsticks for lunch? Or ran out of TP in the can?"

Normally, Mei Moyu would jump up and argue with Song Jiang, but today he just shook his head and sighed.

"Xiao Song, did you not see the message I sent you this morning?"

Song Jiang shook his head, then immediately nodded.

He saw it, but after this morning, remembering what he saw...

He bit his lip hard and then slapped his forehead.

Damn.

How could he think about that at the office? As a 'successor to the great socialist cause,' how could his thoughts be so dirty?

Mei Moyu didn't notice the blush rising on Song Jiang's face.

He slumped on the desk, dejected. "Early this morning, the boss sent me a message out of the blue, saying he wants me to come up with five plans to acquire the Ye Group!"

"One acquisition plan is already a headache, let alone five."

Mei Moyu slapped his hand on the table. "Whoever wants to be this secretary can take it! I've been working since morning without even a sip of water!"

Song Jiang, being very considerate, quickly poured a glass of water and placed it beside Mei Moyu.

Mei Moyu gave Song Jiang a look that said, "You understand me," then picked up the glass and chugged it down.

Then as if he'd taken a magic pill, he rattled off a whole bunch of complaints.

...

Skipping Mei Moyu's colorful rant.

After Mei Moyu's vivid performance, Song Jiang got the gist of his indescribable feelings.

Calmly wiping the spit from his face.

"Slacker Bro, that's the life of us working stiffs."

Song Jiang said seriously, "When did the boss say he wanted to acquire Ye Group?"

He had just told the boss about Ye Qingqing and Fan Jian last night, and today the boss is already moving to acquire.

The boss's lightning-fast way of doing things is really scary.

Mei Moyu made a figure-eight gesture with his fingers. "Eight o'clock this morning."

Eight o'clock. He was still asleep.

Suddenly, his phone rang with 'Good Luck'.

Song Jiang muttered, "Who's calling me at this hour?"

"Hello?"

On the phone, the familiar voice of the receptionist was shouting.

"Steward Song, another woman showed up!"

?

?!

Tian Tian again? That shouldn't be. Although he hasn't told Tian Tian that the boss doesn't like women, last time he repeatedly told Tian Tian she couldn't come to the company and make a scene anymore.

He went to see what was up.

Song Jiang went to the front desk on the first floor, looking puzzled.

"Let me in!"

"I want to see Brother Zhichen!"

Ye Qingqing was no longer dressed like a lady as before. Her eyes were circled with dark smudges from crying, she wore no lipstick, and her face was pale.

She, who used to be immaculate down to every hair, now had red and swollen cheeks, her high heels thrown aside, and she looked like her soul had left her.

Song Jiang figured out right away why Ye Qingqing had come.

The CEO is acquiring Ye Corporation. Ye Qingqing can't accept it and came to beg for mercy.

Ye Qingqing saw Song Jiang as a lifeline. She rushed over, completely losing her composure, and grabbed his arm.

"Steward Song, did Brother Zhichen send you to pick me up?"

Song Jiang couldn't stand being touched by a woman like that. He frowned slightly and tried to pry her hand off him.

However, Ye Qingqing, in her agitated state, had surprising strength.

He didn't succeed.

"Miss Ye, this is Fu Group, not a place for you to yell and scream."

"President Fu has ordered that no woman coming to see him is allowed in. So, Miss Ye,"

Song Jiang used his free hand to gesture for her to leave.

"Please let go of me and leave."

Ye Qingqing didn't listen at all. With her pale face streaked with tears, she begged.

"Steward Song, please, can you help me?"

"Let me in to see Brother Zhichen just once."

"Just once."

"I just have a few words I want to say to him."

Song Jiang looked troubled and said in a formal tone, "Miss Ye, President Fu is in a meeting and can't see you."

Hearing the word 'meeting', Ye Qingqing became agitated and screamed.

"Meeting? What meeting? No meeting!"

"Why is he doing this to me?"

"What did I do wrong?"

"I just like him. Is that wrong?"

"If he hates me that much, I'll leave. Why does he have to acquire my family's company?"

Ye Qingqing rambled a string of nonsense, then changed her tone.

"Steward Song, aren't we friends?"

"Can you take me in to see him, just once?"

"I just want to know why."

Ye Qingqing was on the verge of a breakdown and reached up to grab Song Jiang's suit collar.

Song Jiang, a dignified grown man, was being yanked and pulled by a woman in front of everyone.

If this got out, he'd lose all face!

Song Jiang was about to erupt when a furious shout came from somewhere.

"Where are the security guards?"

"Useless idiots."

"Do you all want to get fired?!"

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