"My dad asked me to show it to you," Xie Qining asked her, looking at her impatiently.
Zhan Jiayi looked him straight in the eye and said, "Mr. Xie said you are under my management now. If you don't do as I say, I can fire you at any time."
Xie Qining slammed the table and stood up, pointing at her and saying, "Who do you think you are, daring to boss me around!"
"Young master, this is the group," Zhan Jiayi was unfazed. "You are here to help Mr. Xie, not to daydream or sleep. If you don't want to follow my instructions, you can leave immediately."
Zhan Jiayi turned and walked away after speaking.
Xie Qining would be her biggest obstacle in Xie Group. Since Xie Zhendong was using her to provoke Xie Qining and letting her manage him, she could take this opportunity to force him out of the group. If he really left, she would have a way to explain it to Xie Zhendong.
Xie Qining was still angrily pointing at Zhan Jiayi's retreating back, but he felt everyone around them was stealing glances at him.
He had no choice but to lower his hand, suppressing his anger. No matter how foolish he was, he wouldn't admit defeat so easily. He wouldn't let this woman, who appeared out of nowhere, control Xie Group!
...
Susu and Xiao Anjing reached an agreement: during Tianyi's recovery, he would not be worried about group affairs.
When they faced the media that day, Susu was just crying sadly. Due to her throat condition, she couldn't say anything.
An Jing explained to the outside world that Tianyi was indeed ill, but it was treatable, asking everyone to rest assured and not to block the hospital entrance, affecting the normal entry and exit of medical staff and patients.
However, no media reporter believed An Jing's words. They were all focused on Susu crying heartbrokenly.
The next day's reports were all about Ao Xiang's CEO Qin Tianyi having an incurable disease, his wife being heartbroken, and Ao Xiang Group possibly being unable to continue.
Xiao Anjing instructed the group's legal department to send lawyer's letters to the media that published these news reports, stating that they were spreading rumors. He also tried his best to clarify in the media that Qin Tianyi did not have a terminal illness.
Ao Xiang's stock price fell in the morning but stabilized in the afternoon. However, partners who collaborated with them came forward, hoping Qin Tianyi would clarify and demanding Ao Xiang to provide Qin Tianyi's medical examination reports.
This request was flatly refused by Susu, with the reason that it was her husband's personal privacy and could not be disclosed. Qin Tianyi himself was undergoing treatment and could not appear for the time being.
She and Xiao Anjing also held a meeting in the group, asking all employees and high-level executives to work together to overcome the difficulties.
They carried out a series of crisis public relations operations, all to stabilize Ao Xiang Group before Xie Zhendong made his move.
At this moment, Xie Zhendong would likely only believe what he saw in the news, coupled with the widely circulated video of Susu crying heartbrokenly online.
He would think that Xiao Anjing's explanation and the subsequent legal and public relations measures were just a smokescreen.
This was exactly the effect they wanted: the outside world was half-believing, Xie Zhendong completely believed, but Ao Xiang's internal unity was maintained.
In fact, it was not difficult to keep Ao Xiang's internal affairs unaffected by the outside world. When Tianyi disappeared in an explosion for over a year, it was also she and An Jing who worked hard to support the company.
Ao Xiang's employees understood that even if President Qin Tianyi was absent, there was no need to panic. As long as the President's wife and Mr. Xiao were still there, Ao Xiang would not collapse.
Susu felt like she was fighting a battle every day these past few days. However, no matter how busy she was, she would go to the hospital every night to accompany Tianyi for a while.
Although Tianyi was still a bit weak, his complexion was getting better day by day, and he no longer suffered from headaches or dizziness.
Tonight, Susu brought more brain-nourishing supplements to the hospital, but she couldn't find Tianyi in the ward.
She put down her things and searched for him around the private ward, only to find him sitting alone on a bench in the small garden.
From a distance, she saw him looking up at the sky, wondering what he was thinking.
His profile was still so handsome. No wonder Sophie developed feelings for him after spending so much time at their home.
Susu gazed at him dotingly for a moment, then walked over softly.
He then turned to look at her and said with a smile, "You're here."
Susu hugged him and said, "Aren't you cold sitting outside with so little on? Come inside quickly."
However, he had no intention of returning to the ward. Instead, he pulled her and said, "Look how beautiful the night sky is tonight."
Susu looked up at the night sky, which she hadn't noticed before, and said, "Yes, it's clear and black, with so many stars."
Tianyi pulled her hand again and said, "Sit down. We won't be cold if we sit together."
Susu had no choice but to sit with him, leaning her head on his shoulder and asking, "How are you today? Do you feel uncomfortable in any way?"
"I can eat and sleep. I haven't had such a good rest in a long time."
Susu asked again, "Did you eat dinner? What do you want to eat? I'll buy it for you."
"I can't eat as much as you," Tianyi could feel that she was very tired. "You've worked hard. You and An Jing must have had a lot to deal with recently."
"It's okay. You just focus on recovering, and we can handle everything." After a busy day, but every night when she came to the hospital to accompany Tianyi, no matter how tired Susu was, she didn't feel tired anymore.
Being with the person she loved, feeling relaxed and caring for each other, chatting, made all the hardship and fatigue seem insignificant.
Tianyi sighed and said, "Originally, I just wanted you to be a simple and happy little woman by my side, but I failed to do that. I still make you worry and work hard. I'm still not strong enough..."
"Mr. Qin, do you really think you're Superman?" Susu looked up at him. "You're already very capable. In fact, Xiao Xingxing and I admire you equally. You saved so many orphans during the mudslide and fought against a criminal mastermind like Lü Yuanhong like a lone hero... Honestly, I think you're almost like James Bond, capable of anything."
Tianyi couldn't help but laugh, pinching her chin and saying, "Silly girl, I'm not that capable. It was just the instinct for survival that forced me to make some choices."
"I'm not a silly girl, and I'm not a little woman. I've been working hard to be a woman worthy of you, so I want to become as capable as you. Don't always expect me to hide under your wing," Susu said with a smile, pushing his hand away.
"Alright, alright, Mrs. Qin is a strong woman," Tianyi held her hand in his palm.
Susu's smile faded. Before doing something, she still had to tell him.
"Tianyi, I've made up my mind. I want to hand over the evidence you gave me to the police. Will you be angry?"
Tianyi knew she was talking about Sophie's matter. He fell silent, not responding to her immediately.
Susu quickly looked at him, but couldn't discern his emotions. She asked softly, "Are you angry? Okay, don't be angry. You're fine now. Sophie's matter should still be handled by you..."
"I told you I handed this matter over to you, so you decide. Whatever decision you make, I have nothing to say," Tianyi finally smiled and rubbed her head.