The onlookers immediately rushed forward to help the drunken supervisor, then eyed the two of them strangely, inwardly speculating about their relationship.
"Meihui~ It's been many years, how have you become so beautiful? I was wrong, come and spend some time with me, I want to tell you something from the bottom of my heart~"
Ignoring everyone's attempts to stop him, the drunkard reached out to grab Meng Meihui. Unexpectedly, a dark shadow darted in, extending a hand to block the drunkard's outstretched grasp.
"Don't touch her with your dirty hands, you're not worthy." The man's voice was as cold as ice. Who else could it be but Ren Yuanhao?
Ren Yuanhao had intended to wait outside. If not for the reminder from the system's young lady, the drunkard would likely have caused trouble for Meng Meihui again by now.
He sized up the drunkard, his employer's information allowing him to guess some of the circumstances.
"Who the hell are you! Get lost, she's my wife, who are you to interfere?"
The drunkard, unwilling to give up, still tried to reach out.
Ren Yuanhao grabbed the drunkard's hand and applied a little force. Instantly, the horrifying sound of twisting bones and joints echoed.
The drunkard's face contorted in pain, but he remained defiant, laughing ferociously, "This piece of trash, after I've used her up, you come to take over? Fine, very good. Didn't you want to find a job? Alright, come over, kneel down, kowtow to me twice, and I'll let you join the company with double the salary, how about it!"
A doubled salary and a job was a significant temptation for Meihui. However, working under her ex-husband was something she would never agree to; that man was a drunkard.
Ren Yuanhao lit a cigarette and surveyed the company. Suddenly, he spotted the maple leaf emblem of Yutian Group on the company logo, and a cold smile flickered across his lips.
"Do you know what the consequences would be if your superiors found out you were drinking on the job?"
The drunkard burst into laughter, "I call the shots here, the people above don't care about me, what do I have to fear? None of you will report me, right? Huh!"
The drunkard was arrogant. Although the employees felt indignant, they still returned to their seats and resumed their work, as if such occurrences were commonplace and unremarkable.
Ren Yuanhao smiled faintly, "Good, you seem confident. I wonder if you'll still be so calm next."
As soon as he finished speaking, Ren Yuanhao suddenly walked to the glass door, knocked on it, and said with a faint smile, "You guys have followed me for a long time, it's about time you came out."
Indeed, Fang Dasheng and two other ability users suddenly appeared from the dark alley. Fang Dasheng, at the forefront, replied with an awkward smile, "We couldn't help it. Director Sun told me to follow you closely, so..."
"Enough of that. If I wanted to shake you off, it would be effortless. But, this is good timing, can you handle this matter?"
Ren Yuanhao pointed at the drunkard.
Upon seeing Director Fang, the drunkard felt a wave of immense dread. His drunkenness cleared considerably, and he immediately and subserviently moved closer, offering a cigarette and fawning in a low voice, "What wind has blown Director Fang this way? Had I known you were returning, I would have prepared the finest Cuban cigars to serve you~."
"Don't talk nonsense. You've provoked someone you shouldn't have. Get lost, before I resort to force."
Fang Dasheng looked down coldly, constantly fanning the strong smell of alcohol from his nostrils.
Before the drunkard could speak, Fang Dasheng immediately roared, "Drinking during work hours, what more do you have to say? Get out! You are not welcome here."
The drunkard was thrown out by the two ability users. Fang Dasheng also warned him, "If you dare to appear here again, watch out, I won't show any leniency! I'll beat you up every time I see you."
After the drunkard was driven away, the entire company erupted in thunderous cheers. These employees had long disliked the drunkard's behavior but had remained silent out of deference to his position.
Ren Yuanhao tapped his head and said, "Now, this company has two vacant positions."
As he spoke, he immediately looked at Fang Dasheng, a message conveyed in his eyes.
Fang Dasheng, who had been following him all along, naturally understood Ren Yuanhao's intentions. He cleared his throat and said, "Ahem, since there are two vacant positions, why don't we offer them to this young lady? She can serve as the company's face and also try her hand at management. I believe no one will have any complaints about being managed by such a beautiful woman, right?"
"No! We're delighted."
Meng Meihui stood frozen, stunned for a good while. The turn of events was too rapid, like a dream, and she couldn't quite process it. She stammered in response, "I, I've never managed anything, I..."
"It's alright, young lady. No one is born knowing everything. This opportunity is rare, don't let Brother Qin's good intentions go to waste."
"This~" Meng Meihui nervously clutched the corner of her clothes. Then, looking into Ren Yuanhao's still gentle gaze, she suddenly felt a surge of courage, "Okay, I will definitely not let everyone down."
"That's the spirit."
Fang Dasheng patted Ren Yuanhao's shoulder, "Brother Qin, please excuse us. We were ordered to track you, and it was unavoidable. We also assumed that with Brother Qin's abilities, you would have seen through us long ago. Shall we take our leave then?"
"Alright, don't see us out."
Ren Yuanhao smiled as he watched the three depart, thinking to himself: Sun Wenchun seems quite anxious. I wonder if it's related to the car accident this morning. I feel something is off about that van.
While he was contemplating, Meng Meihui had already bid farewell to her subordinates, stating she would be at work punctually the next day, and then followed Ren Yuanhao out of the building.
"Alright, my task is complete. I think it's time to take you home now."
Ren Yuanhao glanced at the sky, then at Meng Meihui.
Meng Meihui's eyes suddenly became a little frightened, and she stammered, "My home, my home... perhaps not. That place is dirty and filthy. It's not advisable for someone of your status to go there."
"No, let me tell you the truth. You must really want to know what happened to you last night, right?" Ren Yuanhao's eyes, like stars and the moon, stared directly at Meng Meihui.
Meng Meihui's expression shifted slightly, and then she nodded.
"I think you should know about Mandara Gene, right?"
"I do. It appeared in this蜃楼 (Shènlóu - Mirage City/Tower) over a month ago. And since I live in the south, I understand it better than most people."
Ren Yuanhao frowned slightly, "Then, you should know what happens to those who are consumed by Mandara Gene, shouldn't you?"
"I've seen such bodies. They were like they were infected by some terrible virus, their whole bodies festering and rotting, and then they died after suffering immense pain~."
Meng Meihui didn't want to recall such terrifying things, her face already pale. However, Ren Yuanhao's next words made her skin crawl even more.
"You have been inoculated with Mandara Gene, and you have already been partially consumed. It was I who helped you suppress its spread yesterday~."