Chen Zhuo immediately let out a cold laugh, his heart filled with anger. He did not hesitate to retort, "Who can't talk big? What abilities do you have, what awards have you won, that you dare to compare yourself to me?"
Chen Zhuo appeared indignant, as if he wished he could present all his achievements to Mu Yinyin right then and there.
"Does this gentleman, who is the chief designer, have an objection?" Mu Yinyin glanced at him sideways.
This was the first time she had encountered someone so in need of a lesson.
Chen Zhuo immediately puffed up with arrogance, but before he could even speak, Mu Yinyin cut him off.
"But you're not the CEO of Lu Group. What right do you have to have an opinion here?"
Whether it was an auditory hallucination or not, someone in the conference room seemed to let out a muffled chuckle.
Lu Sinian couldn't help but curve his lips as he listened.
After all, he had witnessed Mu Yinyin's sharp tongue before.
"Does anyone else have any questions?" Lu Sinian picked up where Mu Yinyin left off.
The shareholders present remained silent, as the ultimate decision-making power of the company still rested with Lu Sinian.
However, the people present were not entirely compliant with Lu Sinian's arrangements. They were more interested in seeing how this designer, Mu Yinyin, would live up to the architectural design. If this bid failed, the board might gain leverage over Lu Sinian, so why wouldn't they be pleased?
Among the silent crowd, Chen Zhuo was the only one whose direct interests were affected, making him naturally unwilling to accept it.
He scanned Mu Yinyin and Lu Sinian back and forth, then suddenly seemed to realize something, speaking with sudden enlightenment, "Oh right, no wonder you look so familiar. You're that woman who secretly married Lu Group's CEO and had a child, right? Instead of staying home to take care of the children, you've come to meddle in men's business."
With every sentence Chen Zhuo spoke, he exposed his low-quality character even more thoroughly.
"Your name is Chen Zhuo, isn't it?" Mu Yinyin turned her head, her eyes calm and collected.
"If you claim to be an excellent architect, you should focus your energy on design. What's useful are your hands and your brain, not just your loose tongue. Malicious defamation and spreading rumors are legally punishable."
Upon hearing Mu Yinyin mention the law, Chen Zhuo's eyes flickered. He realized he couldn't gain any advantage from Mu Yinyin and could only glare resentfully at Lu Sinian before turning to leave.
"You will regret this!"
After Chen Zhuo left, the bidding meeting was officially about to begin.
As the chief designer appointed by Lu Sinian, Mu Yinyin was naturally asked to present her views.
Initially, most of the people present wanted to see Mu Yinyin make a fool of herself, but they did not expect Mu Yinyin's analysis to be so clear and concise. Her breakdown of the situation's pros and cons actually changed many people's opinions.
They also suddenly remembered that Mu Yinyin was one of the top designers, and her abilities were undeniable.
After the meeting, Lu Sinian remembered what Chen Zhuo had mentioned.
"I will quickly handle the news online; it won't affect you."
Mu Yinyin nodded in agreement.
After the news appeared online, Mu Yinyin had already contacted Fan Xing to handle it quickly.
Small sparks could be extinguished by the wind, but they could also become raging infernos with the wind's help.
This was even more true for information on the internet.
However...
—Mu Yinyin: [Architect Chen Zhuo, investigate him.]
Mu Yinyin lowered her head and sent a message.
Meanwhile, around the corner, two shareholders were whispering as they watched Fu Siye and Mu Yinyin walk away side by side.
"This project isn't going to fail, is it?"
"It's good if it fails. Once the company incurs losses, the shareholders won't be able to sit still without us saying anything. By the way, have you contacted them?"
"Don't worry, if it succeeds, we'll definitely bring down Lu Sinian."
...
On the other side, in the CEO's office of Fu Group.
Fu Siye, dressed in a noble custom suit, looked at the document in his hand, uncharacteristically distracted.
For some reason, Mu Yinyin's pale face kept flashing in his mind.
He felt a throbbing pain in his temples, and he didn't know why he cared so much about that woman's affairs.
They had no relationship anymore.
His phone suddenly rang; it was Nan Shiqing calling.
A moment later, Nan Shiqing's soft, apologetic voice came from the other end of the line, "Siye, I'm sorry, I..."
Fu Siye felt the throbbing in his temples worsen and said coldly, "What happened?"
Nan Shiqing hesitated for a moment before speaking softly.
"Siye, I've booked my flight for tomorrow to return to the country. Can you pick me up at the airport tomorrow..."
"You don't have to come back so soon."
"The doctor said my body is fine now, and Dr. Dyson is also eager to return to the country. I thought we could look out for each other on the way."
The mother and daughter had become ants on a hot pan, eager to fly back from Country E immediately.
Especially when Nan Shiqing learned that Fu Siye was flying back with Mu Yinyin, she almost passed out.
Who knew if that bitch Mu Yinyin would have any wicked ideas.
Hearing no response from the other end, Nan Shiqing bit her lower lip and used her trump card again, "Siye, the fire at the hospital really scared me. Can you come and keep me company."
Although she mentioned the hospital fire, Nan Shiqing knew exactly which fire she was referring to.
"Mmm."
Upon hearing Fu Siye agree, Nan Shiqing finally breathed a sigh of relief.
She knew that no matter how many mistakes she had made, and no matter how arrogant Mu Yinyin was now, Fu Siye would not forget that she had saved him.
This feeling would forever be etched in his heart, and it was her last bargaining chip.
...
The next day, Nan Shiqing got off the plane and saw Fu Siye waiting for her.
Her heart was filled with joy, and she instinctively wanted to throw herself into his arms.
However, Fu Siye's face was expressionless. He subtly took half a step back and took the suitcase from her hand.
He said indifferently, "Where are your mother and Dyson?"
"They didn't get tickets for this flight. They should arrive this afternoon."
Nan Shiqing raised her pretty face, showing no sign of her previous frailty.
This made Fu Siye frown with suspicion.
"You didn't need to rush back."
Nan Shiqing seemed oblivious to Fu Siye's change in expression. She affectionately tried to link her arm with his, but Fu Siye subtly dodged again. Nan Shiqing's expression stiffened, but the next moment she pretended nothing had happened, speaking in a coquettish tone, "I just wanted to come back early to help with Grandma's birthday banquet. I hope I can be of some help..."
Fu Siye just frowned slightly and said nothing.
"I'm still thinking about what gift to give Grandma. Siye, do you have any good suggestions? What does Grandma like..."
This reassured Nan Shiqing even more. She chattered on beside him, leaving the airport together.
Unbeknownst to them, not far away, two figures, a man and a woman, had been standing there for quite some time.