Even with the door closed, you could still hear him kissing up.
"Oh, you must be Mr. Gu."
"I've heard of your name for a long time, and finally have the honor to meet you."
"Look at your outstanding appearance and talent, your future prospects must be limitless!"
"And you are?" Gu Chen pretended not to know, looking at him askance.
Leaning back comfortably in the spacious boss chair, he swayed leisurely.
Not looking like a CEO, more like a wastrel heir.
"Hehe, my mistake, I forgot to introduce myself to Mr. Gu. I am Li Hongtao, your deputy," Li Hongtao said, his victory in his grasp, smiling smugly.
As a social elite, manipulating a wastrel heir like this was child's play.
"So you're Vice President Li. Zhang mentioned you," Gu Chen said.
"I heard the green plants in the room were your gift. Not bad, much better than the previous ones," Gu Chen said, looking satisfied.
Li Hongtao seized the opportunity to climb up the ladder. "I'm glad you like them. It's what I should do as your subordinate."
"You didn't come just to see me, did you?" Gu Chen got to the point.
He knew this guy definitely had an ulterior motive.
He wasn't in the mood to deal with such a scumbag.
"Yes, yes, to express our welcome, I've specially prepared a reception for you. I hope you don't mind gracing us with your presence," Li Hongtao said earnestly.
Afraid of Gu Chen's refusal, he quickly added, "I've also invited some beauties to accompany us, all popular internet celebrities and models."
"Oh?" Gu Chen's interest was piqued. "Mr. Li is so sincere. If I don't go, wouldn't it seem like I don't appreciate your hospitality?"
"Mr. Gu jests. It's all what I should do as your subordinate. In the future, please speak highly of me in front of Mr. Chen," Li Hongtao said obsequiously.
He cursed inwardly. How could such a lecherous person be his superior?
Was Chen Yuwei blind?
Not long after Li Hongtao left, Zhang Ke quietly slipped back in, looking at Gu Chen with resentment.
"Mr. Gu, you nearly scared me just now. I thought you were really going to do something untoward to me," Zhang Ke said, her face red with embarrassment.
As she spoke, she kept patting her chest, looking a bit cute.
"The situation was urgent at the time, I didn't have time to explain. But you handled it well," Gu Chen nodded approvingly.
There seemed to be a lingering fragrance on his hands.
Zhang Ke pouted, thinking there might be hope for her bonus at the end of the month.
Meanwhile, at the headquarters of the Chen Group.
The door to the CEO's office was kicked open.
Chapter 30: Definitely Sending Him to Eat Jail Food
Chen Yuwei, who was reviewing documents, was startled by the sudden commotion. She looked up and exclaimed, "Little uncle?"
The man at the door, accompanied by six burly bodyguards, bore some resemblance to Chen Wantai. Behind him was a heavily built woman, the head of the Human Resources Department, Zhou Yunzhi.
"Don't call me little uncle. I don't have a niece like you," Chen Qianchuan walked into the office with a stern face, his voice sharp. "Hand over the thug who attacked my sister-in-law!"
Ah! Chen Yuwei sighed inwardly. Her little uncle was either absent or up to no good when he did show up.
"Little uncle, why don't you sit down and calm down first? Let's talk things through slowly," Chen Yuwei suggested.
"There's nothing to talk about. If you don't hand over the person today, don't blame me for turning hostile," Chen Qianchuan snapped.
Having finally found an opportunity to challenge, Chen Qianchuan wasn't going to let it slip away easily.
Seeing this, Chen Yuwei took a deep breath and said professionally, "Alright, since my little uncle wants me to hand over someone, let's start from the beginning and go through the whole incident. Whoever is responsible should not escape!"
Upon hearing this, Zhou Yunzhi became anxious and hurriedly interjected, trying to shield Chen Qianchuan. If things escalated, she would be the first to bear the brunt, and she didn't want to become the scapegoat.
Annoyed, Chen Qianchuan glared at her and then turned to Chen Yuwei, saying sharply, "I'm talking about the assault. Don't bring up anything irrelevant."
"Little uncle, I am talking about the assault. Even if we're going to assign blame, we need to understand the whole situation first," Chen Yuwei replied calmly, neither servile nor overbearing.
Whether out of concern for the company's control or to avoid worrying her mother, she had to protect Gu Chen. Otherwise, who would dare to risk their lives for her in the future?
"You little brat, you've grown some backbone? You haven't learned anything from my big brother. You've only learned bad things from your mother," Chen Qianchuan sneered angrily.
"Little uncle, please watch your language!" Chen Yuwei's expression turned cold. "My mother is not only my mother but also your sister-in-law and possesses all the virtues of my father. I have learned everything from her, except for one thing: I won't let anyone bully me!"
Her words were firm and resolute.
Chen Qianchuan hadn't expected her to be so tough, realizing that she was indeed not as easy to bully as his big brother. His face turned extremely ugly.
"Nephew, she doesn't respect you at all. Hurry up and have your men teach her a lesson," Zhou Yunzhi interjected, shaking her fat and looking like a clown.
"Furthermore, convene another board meeting and dismiss her as CEO!" she added.
"Shut up! Do you think you can just convene a board meeting whenever you want?" Chen Qianchuan gnashed his teeth angrily. "You've caused more trouble than you're worth. I finally managed to elevate you to the position of HR manager, but look at what you've done!"
"Nephew, I..." Zhou Yunzhi shrank her neck, not daring to continue.
Looking at her, full of fat, Chen Qianchuan suddenly had an idea and sneered, "Chen Yuwei, do you think you've got me trapped?"
"Hmph, just trying to outdo me? I'm willing to suffer eight hundred injuries to inflict a thousand on the enemy!" he declared, then pushed Zhou Yunzhi forward. "You want to assign blame? I'll hand her over. It's just a lapse in judgment at work, at worst she'll be dismissed."
"But the thug who assaulted someone, I will definitely send him to eat jail food!"
Chen Yuwei's expression changed instantly, her heart leaping to her throat.
Zhou Yunzhi was terrified. "Brother-in-law, what are you doing?"
"Shut up!"
Chen Qianchuan glared at her fiercely and continued, "As far as I know, the thug who assaulted someone is called Gu Chen, the little waste your mother adopted three years ago."
"I've heard she's always treated him like her own son. This is a perfect opportunity for me to see if my big sister-in-law really cares about this little waste!"
It seemed like her brother-in-law was willing to sacrifice himself?
Zhou Yunzhi's eyes lit up. "Brother-in-law, it has to be you!"
Chen Qianchuan smirked coldly, thinking to himself that she was celebrating too early. If necessary, sacrificing her wouldn't be a problem either.
"You... you're despicable!" Chen Yuwei trembled with anger, her fists clenched tightly.
"I'll give you two choices: either give up the position of CEO, or hand over that little waste!" Chen Qianchuan was indifferent, even somewhat smug.
History only remembers the victors, not caring how many despicable means they used. The strong have always been like this, and he, Chen Qianchuan, was strong!
"Aren't you afraid I'll complain to grandpa?" Chen Yuwei had to resort to her last resort.
Unexpectedly, her usual trick didn't work today.
"How long has it been since you went back to the old Chen mansion?" Chen Qianchuan sneered. "Do you know that the old man is on his last legs? Where does he have the energy to deal with your petty matters?"
If not for this, he wouldn't dare to openly pressure her.
"What do you mean? What's wrong with grandpa?" Chen Yuwei was shocked and horrified.
Chen Qianchuan's face grew colder. "Exactly what you heard. Do you think the old man can still protect you?"
"I'll give you one day to consider. After that, either step down or hand over the person!"
"Let's go!"
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