"Of course, there's no problem. This is something I should be involved in negotiating," Mu Yinyin said.
She knew what Jiang Ling was worried about. She had never participated in construction projects before, nor had she ever dealt with engineering matters. With just these two points, she was already an easy target for everyone. However, since she had agreed to participate in the project, these were the most basic procedures, and there was no option to evade them.
"Alright, I'll give them an answer." Jiang Ling had always respected Mu Yinyin's choices. Even if he was worried, he wouldn't say anything openly. He would just handle things quietly.
Gu Xiaoqi blinked, and suddenly something came to mind. "Oh, right, Yinyin. Will someone from Fu Group be there to connect with the engineering team? You absolutely mustn't let Fu Siye bully you!"
"When have I ever been so easily bullied?" Mu Yinyin was amused by how overly worried they were. She curved her lips, laughing so hard her body shook. After a while, she managed to squeeze out, "Besides, Fu Siye probably doesn't have the time to bother with me now."
...
The next afternoon, Mu Yinyin received a call from Lu Sinian. He wanted to personally pick her up to meet with the head of the engineering team. Due to the importance of this project, the overall head of the engineering team was Lu Sinian's maternal uncle, Lu Zhipeng. He was greedy and lustful, and also frivolous and greasy. However, being in such a lucrative position in engineering indicated Lu Zhipeng's status within the Lu Group.
What Mu Yinyin didn't expect was that the meeting point would be a commercial KTV club. It didn't seem to align with the Lu Group's usual rigorous style. In the spacious and luxurious private room, the pervasive smell of smoke and alcohol made Mu Yinyin frown in discomfort. Several middle-aged men with short haircuts were loudly drinking and singing. Lu Zhipeng, surrounded by them in the center, was wearing an ostentatious suit and singing the most enthusiastically with the microphone.
Mu Yinyin and Lu Sinian walked in for a long time, but they didn't notice, continuing their unrestrained relaxation and celebration. Accompanying them were relevant personnel from Fu Group, who were also Fu Siye's assistants. According to them, Fu Siye was occupied with some important matters and had specifically asked them to oversee things. As for this "important matter," it was naturally related to Mu Yinyin.
"Uncle, long time no see." Lu Sinian couldn't bear to let Mu Yinyin wait foolishly, so he stepped forward to greet them. Upon seeing his nephew, Lu Zhipeng quickly waved his hand, signaling his subordinates to turn off the music. "You're here quite early, Xiaonian. Thank you for making the trip." As he spoke, his gaze swept over Mu Yinyin behind Lu Sinian, appraising her up and down with a look full of lewdness. Especially upon seeing Mu Yinyin's beautiful face, he couldn't stop smiling, revealing a set of yellow teeth. He almost drooled. He quickly pulled Lu Sinian aside and asked, "Xiaonian, who is this beautiful lady behind you? Why don't you introduce her to Uncle?"
A subtle trace of disgust flashed in Lu Sinian's eyes. He then replied casually, "This is Miss Mu, the blueprint designer for this project." As soon as he finished speaking, several of Lu Zhipeng's companions began to heckle her shamelessly, crudely, and impolitely.
"This chick is really hot. I've never seen her before, is she a new designer?"
"Miss Mu is so beautiful, she looks a bit like that internet celebrity."
"I think so too, she looks like the hot dance goddess who's gone viral online recently, tsk tsk, what a great figure."
"She looks tender and juicy, and so young, hasn't even grown all her hair yet!"
Hearing these words, Mu Yinyin frowned in displeasure and met Lu Zhipeng's direct gaze. She felt a surge of nausea and almost flicked out a silver needle to blind those lewd eyes and regain her peace.
"Uncle, we're here to discuss the project today. It seems rather inappropriate for your subordinates to speak like this," Lu Sinian said coldly. Although his tone was still very polite, his face, hidden in the dim KTV light, was extremely displeased.
"Tsk tsk, our engineering department is full of rough men who work on construction sites. If we've said anything wrong and upset Miss Mu, I ask for your forgiveness." Lu Zhipeng didn't intend to stop his subordinates' remarks at all. He actively poured Mu Yinyin a drink to appease her. "Come, Miss Mu, let me toast you first."
"I'm sorry, Mr. Lu, I don't drink." Mu Yinyin narrowed her eyes and decisively refused the wine glass Lu Zhipeng offered. She looked up, her gaze sweeping over the people behind him, her voice devoid of any fear, calm and unhurried. "Furthermore, I think if your subordinates lack manners, I don't need to show forgiveness."
"What did you say!"
"How dare you insult us! Are you looking for death!"
"All of you, shut up!" Lu Zhipeng yelled, his face instantly darkening. He was someone with a reputation in the Lu Group, and this was the first time a woman had dared to speak to him like this. Beautiful and temperamental, she was truly different from other women... The surrounding people were instantly startled into silence, and the atmosphere in the room became deathly quiet. Lu Sinian instinctively pulled Mu Yinyin's arm, gently shielding her behind him, and looked vigilantly at the people in the room. It was like a silent confrontation, extremely suppressed.
Finally, it was Lu Zhipeng who broke the brief stalemate with a laugh. "Hahaha, good! Miss Mu, well said! Someone should have put those brats in their place long ago! A bunch of fools who don't know their place!" He then kicked a subordinate beside him fiercely. "Miss Mu, don't worry, I'll discipline them properly when I get back! Please don't let these irrelevant people affect our cooperation."
"The cooperation should certainly continue, but I feel that today's setting is not suitable for discussing work. We can arrange another time." Mu Yinyin's red lips curved slightly. She didn't say anything more and turned to leave the private room, not even wanting to stay in this unpleasant place for another second. Lu Sinian also frowned deeply and quickly followed her out.
As soon as the two of them left, the private room erupted. The subordinates were all indignant.
"Boss, that b*tch is really arrogant, daring to talk to you like that!"
"Brother Peng, should we brothers take care of that b*tch for you! She makes me angry just looking at her!"
"Yeah, boss, we must teach that b*tch a lesson! Otherwise, where will our reputation go?"
Listening to his subordinates' indignation, Lu Zhipeng sneered and greasyly rubbed his lips with his finger. "What do you guys know? Women like this are exciting, and more fun to play with." At these words, all his subordinates suddenly understood Lu Zhipeng's meaning and showed lewd smiles. Lu Zhipeng stroked the messy stubble on his chin, licked his lips, seemingly still savoring Mu Yinyin's beautiful face and perfect figure. He had always dreamed of obtaining such a woman. Now that she had willingly walked into his hands today, he absolutely could not miss this opportunity. After thinking for a few seconds, he raised his hand and beckoned his closest subordinate, whispering his instructions. "Follow that woman immediately. I'm going to make her look bad tonight."