Chapter 835 - Forgive her and understand (1/2)
Tang Xu was at a loss for words as Yue Ling's words entered her ears. Her cheeks flushed crimson red as humiliation wash inside her.
She has been a member of An Qing's board of directors for five years, and no one has spoken to her in such deviant behavior. Even when Chen Limei was still the CEO, she (Tang Xu) is treated like an elder.
Yet, who does Han Yue Ling think she is to belittle her? So what if she (Yue Ling) is the CEO. With today's meeting, she won't be CEO for long.
As her thoughts turned for the worse, her eyes subconsciously glance around. When she saw that the employees on the first floor were looking in her direction, she clears her throat.
”Miss Han, you must have been mistaken. As a member of
An Qing's board of directors, you have my utmost respect for being a CEO at such a young age.”
The corners of her lip curl up, and she forces out a smile. The last thing she wants is to have the employees spread rumors about her.
After all, not all the employees see eye to eye with her. If they know that she and Yue Ling are on bad terms, they might open their mouth to Yue Ling.
She tries to keep her smile as elegant as possible and continues to speak.
”Let us ignore this misunderstanding and head to the main conference room.”
Liu Shan scoffs in disgust at Tang Xu's two-faced personality. His boss had explicitly warned her, yet she still addresses Yue Ling as Miss and not CEO.
He parts his lips to correct the middle-aged woman, but Jiang Shengyi, who had been quiet, spoke first.
”Ms. Tang, with all due respect, CEO Han is your superior. Be it a misunderstanding or not, you are in her company. Please address her correctly.”
Liu Shan couldn't help but arch an eyebrow at the secretary. He thought she was going to stay quiet, but surprisingly she has a voice.
Unlike the assistant, Tang Xu's face turned even redder than it already was.
She stares coldly at Jiang Shengyi and scowls.
”Who are you to speak to me in such manner?”
”She is my new secretary, Jiang Shengyi.”
Yue Ling did not hesitate to answer as she was pleased with Jiang Shengyi. She smiles at Tang Xu with slightly crescent eyes.
”However, you are to address her as Secretary Jiang.”
Her words fell, and not wanting to waste any more time, she turns her head to Liu Shan.
”Let us go. We've spent too much time here.”
Both Liu Shan and Jiang Shengyi nodded their heads in understanding before following their boss.
”Y-you-”
Tang Xu was fuming with rage at the treatment she was receiving. She wanted to lecture Yue Ling, but having gritted one word, she is frozen in place by Yue Ling's sudden cold glare.
”Ms. Tang, I suggest you collect yourself before the meeting. Everything you do and say will reflect in today's meeting.”
Yue Ling carries on toward the elevator without saying another word, with Liu Shan and Jiang Shengyi following behind.
As they come to a stop in front of the elevator, they were met with Qi Li. He presses the elevator button, and the four individuals entered the metal cube.
Once the elevator door closed and they were secluded from the employees of An Qing, Qi Li spoke.
”Boss, I've investigated the situation.”
He doesn't wait for further approval and goes into detail.
”From the first floor to the twentieth, all the heaters have been shut off. Strangely enough, the heaters on all the floor levels higher seem to be working normally.”
Yue Ling listened without interrupting Qi Li. However, the more she heard, her eyes dimmed dangerously.
”Boss, that isn't all. It turns out that the last time we were here, they were prepared and had made sure all heaters were on in time for your arrival. However, given that you arrived earlier today, they were caught off guard.”
”Those bastards.”
Liu Shan clenched his fists and gritted his words. His breathing turned heavy, allowing those near him to feel his anger.
”Wait until I see them. I want to see how thick-skinned these people are.”
He was the one who had gathered all the information regarding what goes on inside An Qing. When he gave Yue Ling the list of every employee to his boss, he noticed something amiss, and he was sure his boss noticed too.
All the employees who came from a common background are assigned to the first through the twentieth floor. Even if they had potential and worked hard, they did not see a promotion, let alone a good salary or raise.
”Despicable! How dare they treat people this way!”