Because grandma's birthday is in two weeks, Ruan Yihan has been extra busy recently. Although grandma doesn't want a big celebration and just having a meal at home will be enough, she wants to make more time to accompany grandma and visit the old house.
Grandma has been worrying about her a lot recently, and she wants to spend a few days with her grandma to relax. Ruan Yihan is no longer as timid as before. Under the protection of her grandma, many things that she dared to do in secret are finally exposed.
Ruan Yihan dealt with all those in the Ruan family who had close relations with Qin Qin, as well as those she brought from Nanyang, cleanly and efficiently, transferring them all away or directly finding fault with them and dismissing them.
These things are not convenient for grandma to do, as there are many social relationships involved. If she does them herself, there will definitely be many old ministers who are dissatisfied and will come to beg for mercy. On the contrary, Ruan Yihan rarely gets involved in the social relationships of the older generation. If she does it, although there will be complaints at first, in the words of grandma: "Cut the Gordian knot quickly. Once all those who need to be cut are cut, the rest will naturally support you."
The grandma and grandson worked together, cleaning slowly but carefully.
When the list of names was pulled out, Grandma Ruan looked at it for a long time. She was silent for a while and said to her granddaughter, "Qin Qin is really amazing."
During these years without managing the company, Qin Qin really permeated Ruan's business like a drop of water, from the management level to the ordinary employees.
She was planning to replace them all like a blood transfusion.
Grandma Ruan understood a little bit what her granddaughter said. In the previous life, the two of them were chased like dogs that lost their homes. Rather than saying that it was Qin Haiyao's deception that cut down the century-old foundation of the Ruan family, it was Qin Qin's management and maintenance over the years that finally succeeded. Every time at this time, grandma would think, if Haikun had not left... Qin Qin used this mind on the right path and helped him to glorify the Qin family, what would the situation be like
Grandma understood this truth. She did not hide it from her granddaughter and told her everything bit by bit. From this incident, she also hoped that Ruan Yihan would grow up a little.
Ruan Yihan was silent after hearing this. She became more and more serious and kept many things to herself. Even her grandmother could not see through her. She started to suffer from insomnia again. She could not sleep for whole nights. Many words were circling in her mind, and the most common one was the one from Qin Haiyao.
—Ahan, I don’t have much time left.
…
She couldn't forgive her.
Even if Qin Haiyao told her that the first time she confronted Qin Qin and her, at the critical moment of life and death, she chose her.
But Ruan Yihan still couldn't help it.
Qin Haiyao's purpose in approaching her was impure from the beginning, and a dark conspiracy was cast about her from the beginning. What was the meaning of everything that happened afterwards
She once believed in her so much and loved her so much...
She could not forget the pain, but the good things in the past coexisted, just like the A and B sides of a tape, no one could erase anyone's past. Ruan Yihan forced herself to focus on work. She became more and more resolute and decisive in work matters. She would overturn anyone who disobeyed her or went against her.
Fight violence with violence. During every meeting, Ruan Yihan would sit there with a stern face. There would no longer be scenes of eating or blowing nails, but it made everyone feel sad.
She became hardworking and serious, and learned every detail of running a company from her grandmother. Grandma Ruan looked at her with relief and sadness, and just whispered to her not to stay up late anymore.
Ruan Yihan ignored all the talk and didn't stay up late? How should she spend those long nights
Now, those who have a little brains in Yiyang can see clearly that President Ruan has officially declared war on President Qin. Speaking of President Qin... The changes in Nanyang are also earth-shaking.
In Nanyang, Qin Hailong did a very delicate job.
He did not bring General Qin Haiyao directly to Nanyang, but first invited the mainstream media in the circle for tea and talked about the fact that his eldest brother had a posthumous child. Naturally, everyone understood what Master Qin meant and began to create public opinion based on hearsay.
Various newspaper headlines are filled with relevant information.
Some people said that this was the beginning of the battle between Mr. Qin and Mr. Qin.
Some people say that this is Mr. Qin looking for a successor.
More people are guessing who this posthumous child is
…
Amidst the various opinions, the trend was almost established. At an important board meeting, after Qin Qin finished speaking, Mr. Qin brought Xiao Hai in.
Qin Haiyao was wearing a black dress. She seldom dressed so formally. She had her hair tied up high and followed Qin Hailong calmly and confidently.
As soon as they entered, everyone started talking. Qin Qin looked at Xiao Hai, without a trace of surprise in her eyes. Instead, she smiled faintly. She understood everything. It was all within her expectations.
But when she saw Ying Di standing next to Xiao Hai, a hint of ruthlessness flashed in Qin Qin's eyes. She could not tolerate any sand in her eyes. She could not accept her daughter's betrayal, let alone an outsider.
When Qin Hailong announced everything, although there had been some foreshadowing in the early stages, the scene was still boiling.
Qin Hailong was very decisive: "Xiao Hai, you should come to the company first to adapt to the situation. I think-" He looked at Qin Qin: "Boss Qin, you don't have any objections, right?"
For a moment, everyone turned their attention to Qin Qin. Qin Qin turned the ring on her hand, looked at the ring on Xiao Hai's hand, and clapped her hands, "Welcome."
President Qin had spoken, and everyone applauded and looked at Qin Haiyao.
That moment of public attention was something that had been long overdue for more than 20 years.
It originally belonged to her.
Qin Haiyao's expression was indifferent, and she silently endured everyone's gaze. She pulled out a chair and sat next to Qin Hailong. Her simple statement, not too many or too few words, was sonorous and powerful, and her temperament shocked several people at the scene.
Let’s go for a while.
In the office, Qin Qin had already started packing up. When Qin Hailong brought Xiao Hai in, he thought he would see her in a state of breakdown and rage, but he didn't expect that she was calmly sorting out documents. Seeing the two people coming in, Qin Qin curled the corners of her lips and met Qin Haiyao's eyes: "Boss Qin?"
Qin Haiyao was silent.
Qin Hailong stared at Qin Qin, "What are you doing?"
Qin Qin smiled and put down the documents in her hand. She looked at Qin Haiyao and said, "Xiao Hai, to be honest, I am surprised and proud that you can do this today. You are really a good child of mine."
… You are such a good boy to your mother.
Words that sound familiar.
It was said again.
Qin Haiyao's heart skipped a beat and she stared into Qin Qin's eyes.
She knows her mother too well.
She was different from others. Except when facing matters concerning her father, she would go crazy and lose control. Many times, the more she smiled and the calmer she appeared, the more ruthless she was inside.
Qin Qin is best at saying the most hurtful words with the most gentle expression.
"Do you think that taking away Mom's position in Nanyang is a real blow to me? Xiaohai, you still don't know what Mom wants."
Qin Qin looked at Qin Haiyao and said quietly: "Mom hopes you can hold on to this position."
After that, she opened the door. Qin Hailong frowned: "Where are you going?"
Qin Qin looked at him with a smile: "Second brother, I have worked for the Qin family for so long, but now I am treated like a stray dog by you and the old lady. What am I not doing here? Being driven away? Or am I taking the seat that my own daughter should be sitting in?"
She said this more sharply than anyone else.
Qin Qin raised her eyebrows: "I've been tired for so long, it's time to find a place to vacation."
Without saying anything more, she opened the door and walked out. Many pairs of eyes were looking at this side and talking. Qin Qin came out and looked around expressionlessly. Everyone shrank their necks and kept silent. Everyone knew that in this war without the smoke of gunpowder, President Qin was driven out of the first transaction in Nanyang by her own daughter and second brother, but her remaining prestige was still there and no one dared to underestimate her.
The words Qin Qin left behind not only disturbed Xiao Hai's heart, but also made Qin Hailong hesitate. This kind of reaction was not what Qin Qin should have, and it left him confused.
Xiao Hai came to such a big company. Not to mention whether she can take on all the big and small things, can she withstand the pressure
Qin Haiyao's eyes were clear, she looked at Qin Hailong: "I can do it, Second Uncle."
Come here again and again.
She was hurt, in pain, died, and lived.
Losing again and again.
Is there anything harder and more painful than this
No.
Every late night.
The lights were on in both offices.
Qin Haiyao basically stayed up all night, her heart was not good, but she knew she had too little time, Nanyang's situation was more complicated than Yiyang's, she was brought here by her second uncle, and many people in the group had already regarded her as a thorn in their side. Ruan Yihan could still work together with her grandmother to eliminate the dissidents, but how could she clean them up
Everyone in Nanyang is from the Qin family, either from her second uncle's camp or from her mother's side. They are all members of the Qin family. Even if the bones are broken, the tendons are still connected. What she has to do is to remove the termites inside and glue the others together well.
When Qin Haiyao first came, everyone thought she was a gentle and somewhat weak woman. She had never been involved in the business world, so they inevitably looked down on her. In the first few meetings, she was silent and rarely spoke. But later on, she could already see the pros and cons. Every time she pointed to a department, the person in charge would break into a sweat.
Sometimes I'm too tired.
Qin Haiyao would drive to Yi Yang's building. She would not disturb Ruan Yi Han. She would light a cigarette, lean against the front of the car, and smoke while looking at Ruan Yi Han's office upstairs.
There, too, was a light on.
Ruan Yihan didn't notice it at first, but later the head of the security department came to find her. He said cautiously: "Boss Ruan, I've seen someone looking up from downstairs recently. Although she always changes cars, I think she's a young woman. Do you want me to tell Sister Li to deal with it?"
A young woman...
Ruan Yihan was stunned. She waved her hand silently, signaling him to leave.
late at night.
Ruan Yihan looked downstairs, and when she saw the familiar figure, she stared at it for a long time, tears slowly welling up in her eyes. She raised her hand, and with her fingertips she gently traced the appearance of the two people on the glass.
Once, it was raining and cloudy, and the windows were foggy.
Ruan Yihan would stay in bed with Xiaohai in her arms. After they got up, Ruan Yihan would use her fingertips to draw each other on the window.
Although Ruan Yihan's painting skills were not as good as Jiang Zhenyue's, they were also at a professional level. With just a few simple strokes, two lifelike smiling faces were printed.
Qin Haiyao was surprised and delighted when she saw it. She grabbed Ruan Yihan's fingers and kissed them: "How amazing."
Ruan Yihan smiled evilly: "There are even more powerful ones, you know that."
Hearing the color inside, Qin Haiyao reached out and hit Ruan Yihan, saying coquettishly: "How come you draw it so well?"
She didn't believe that this was the first time Ruan Yihan drew like this.
Ruan Yihan kissed her and whispered, "When I'm on a business trip and miss you so much but can't see you, I'll draw. Every time I draw, I feel like you're by my side."
Today, Ruan Yihan's hands are still painting the same two people, but now, they are no longer dependent on each other, but like now, close yet far away.
During this period, Qin Haiyao and Ruan Yihan had never really met each other.
It’s just that the Qin family and the Ruan family have business dealings, and there is a very important meeting on Tuesday. Not only Ruan Yihan, but also the old lady is preparing to go to Nanyang.
She also wanted to see how Nanyang was doing now.
Although Qin Qin retreated, that was only on the surface. It would be better for her to use all her conspiracies and tricks openly than to watch from the dark.
Both the Ruan family and the Qin family were on high alert. The old lady and the second master sent people to follow Qin Qin secretly, fearing that she would have an accident.
Grandma Ruan was checking things out at the company all morning, reviewing reports of all sizes. She was wearing reading glasses and looked very leisurely.
Half an hour later.
Ruan Yihan wanted to stop her from looking, but Jiang Zhenyue glared at her and said, "It's only been half an hour. You're underestimating grandma. She won't get tired. It can prevent Alzheimer's disease. You two haven't quarreled recently. She also needs to exercise her brain occasionally."
Ruan Yihan: …
Entered the office.
Ruan Yihan changed her clothes in front of the mirror, and Jiang Zhenyue looked at her from the side with a scrutinizing look in her eyes.
Ruan Yihan's body stiffened: "What are you doing?"
Jiang Zhenyue raised her eyebrows: "Will you meet any important people when you go to Nanyang today? Mr. Ruan, this is the third set of clothes you changed this morning."
Ruan Yihan said perfunctorily: "Who else could it be? Just those few people."
Jiang Zhenyue said "Oh", "I didn't expect that Mr. Ruan likes your Aunt Qin so much now?"
Ruan Yihan: …
With Yueyue's eyes and her mouth, there's really nothing you can do about her.
She knew that Qin Qin had left Nanyang, and she also knew that Qin Haiyao had become the newest owner, but Jiang Zhenyue never asked Ruan Yihan why.
"Yueyue, I want some coffee."
Ruan Yihan's voice was lazy. Jiang Zhenyue raised her eyebrows and said, "Okay, sister will serve you a few more times."
"Hey?" Ruan Yihan looked at her: "Wait, wait, don't leave yet, what do you mean?"
What's the meaning
Jiang Zhenyue tilted her head, smiling, "Boss Ruan, you are becoming more and more like a CEO. Your subordinates are frightened by your glare. When you are firmly in the position, it's time for me, the maidservant, to leave, right?"
Ruan Yihan felt sad when she heard this. She knew that this place did not belong to Jiang Zhenyue.
She is like the proud moon in the desert, and will not be bound by anyone.
I should never have stayed here. Everything was just for her.
"Okay, put away your touched look, it's not necessary."
Jiang Zhenyue walked out with a smile. She went to the place where she had been making coffee for Ruan Yihan and made coffee for her. She felt mixed emotions in her heart.
Now, everyone knows that Mr. Ruan has a beautiful, smart, and sharp-tongued secretary.
They only see the scenery in front of people.
Jiang Zhenyue is very smart. No matter which department the head of, or whether it is an area she is good at or not, don't try to fool or deceive her.
But no one knows how much she has paid behind the scenes.
During this period, she stayed up all night long, even though she had never stayed up late since she was a child.
The so-called genius is just someone who works silently in a corner where no one knows about it.
And what is this sacrifice for
Jiang Zhenyue raised her head and thought about Ruan Yihan's embrace when she graduated from college.
At that time, everyone was busy with their future and confused, not knowing what the future would hold.
Jiang Zhenyue is a carefree person. She prepared a drawing board, bought a very cool motorcycle, and started traveling all over the world.
Before departure.
She went to find Ruan Yihan on purpose. Ruan Yihan was very disgusted with taking over the company at that time. Jiang Zhenyue touched her hair and said, "Don't be like this, Ah Han. Power is not always a burden."
Ruan Yihan sighed: "Yueyue, you really have no conscience. You disappeared for such a long time. We will only see each other after we graduate."
Jiang Zhenyue smiled and stretched out her arms: "Well, it's my fault. Come, I'll give you a hug. See you next time, I don't know when that will be."
…
That was probably the longest separation we have ever had.
This time, if we really have to say goodbye, I really don’t know when we will meet again.
Huh
Jiang Zhenyue had just finished when she saw a sneaky figure downstairs. She put down the coffee in her hand, said hello to Ruan Yihan, and ran downstairs.
Under the locust tree of the main building, Wenlian, wearing a green dress that fit her perfectly, looked up secretly.
She missed Ruan Yihan very much, but she didn't know what excuse to use to visit her.
I can only take a sneak peek like this.
Afraid that she would know, Wenlian would always hide it well.
"Oh, that kid."
Jiang Zhenyue's scream frightened Wenlian so much that her legs trembled. She quickly lowered her head and pretended not to know him.
Jiang Zhenyue smiled as soon as she saw it, "Speaking of you, the kid in the green skirt, what are you doing?"
Wenlian: …
In the coffee shop.
Jiang Zhenyue ordered herself a cup of incompatible Coke and drank it in one gulp.
There was a cup of snow-capped coffee in front of Wenlian. She wanted to bury her head under the table and dared not look at Jiang Zhenyue.
"Hey, are you still embarrassed?"
Jiang Zhenyue wanted to laugh when looking at Wenlian. No way, what era is this? Are we still doing the affectionate plot of “Although we’ve broken up, I still can’t forget you and I secretly look at you”
Wen Lian was embarrassed by her and looked at her angrily: "Why are you saying that? I know you like my sister, too."
"Your sister?"
Jiang Zhenyue laughed when she heard the name. Is this a nickname
Wenlian ignored her and lowered her head to take a big sip of her milkshake.
Jiang Zhenyue knew it.
She can't compare with him in terms of beauty, nor can she compare with him in terms of aura.
But she is gentler and more obedient than her.
"I did like your sister before." Jiang Zhenyue looked at Wenlian while biting the straw. Wenlian raised her head suddenly. What did this mean
"Haha, people nowadays always love so superficially."
That's what I said.
Jiang Zhenyue smiled and looked at Wenlian: "Kid, do you want to eat French fries?"
Wenlian was so angry that her face turned red, "I'm not a child!"
"Okay then." Jiang Zhenyue turned around and said to the waiter: "Here, I want an order of French fries."
Wenlian: …
The fries came.
Jiang Zhenyue was eating happily by herself. She dipped her food in ketchup and raised her eyebrows at Wen Lian: "Let me ask you, what do you like about your sister?"
"I won't tell you."
Wen Lian lowered her head to grab her fries. Jiang Zhenyue smiled and said, "What a weird kid. Well, let me tell you first. I liked your sister's purity, cleanliness and kindness."
Wenlian looked up at her, a little dumbfounded. She didn't expect her to be so direct.
"Well... my sister is also very kind now."
"She is kind, for sure." Jiang Zhenyue curled her lips and looked at the scenery outside the window: "But now that she is sitting in this position, she is no longer the same person she was at the beginning."
"Being in love with someone else is being in love with someone else. There are so many excuses."
Wen Lian couldn't help but tease her, but Jiang Zhenyue smiled and didn't care. Her eyes were calm, "Kid, I'm different from you. My sister has hundreds of bosses around her, at least a dozen. I can make a few of them fall in love with me with just a little trick."
Wen Lian stared at her: "Why are you so conceited? And what do you mean by saying this?"
Jiang Zhenyue looked into her eyes and said, "I know you like Ah Han's appearance, her smile, and especially the way she plays the piano, right?"
Wenlian's eyes suddenly widened.
Jiang Zhenyue leaned back in her chair and smiled: "There is still a long time to go, kid, you will always meet a sister who makes you happy at first sight and plays the piano beautifully, and she will treat you like a treasure." She raised her eyebrows: "But the current Ruan Yihan will never play the piano for you, and she will also not restore her former innocence for me. We are not her ideal couple."
Wenlian stopped talking, and the French fries in her mouth became bitter. She understood all these principles.
Jiang Zhenyue waved her hand and said, "Madam Boss, pay the bill and put it on Mr. Ruan upstairs."
The proprietress had known Jiang Zhenyue for a long time. She smiled and said, "Again."
Jiang Zhenyue stood up and said, "Let's go back after we finish eating. Life is wonderful and the world is colorful. Don't be obsessed with things that you shouldn't be obsessed with. Don't let yourself be wronged."
…
The woman was as quick as the wind. She left right after she finished speaking, and the scent of her perfume still lingered in the air.
Wenlian bit the straw and lowered her head. The crack in her heart was pried open. Starting tomorrow, she would never do such a stupid thing again.
…
When Jiang Zhenyue came back, Ruan Yihan looked at her and asked, "Where have you been?"
Jiang Zhenyue shrugged and said, "When I was making coffee for Mr. Ruan, I saw a pitiful kitten downstairs, so I went to take a look."
Ruan Yihan paused for a moment, "Is it Wenlian?"
Jiang Zhenyue was stunned for a moment, then smiled: "Boss Ruan is really becoming more and more like Boss Ruan."
This was a bit confusing, but Ruan Yihan was not thinking about it. She looked at the time and prepared to leave.
Today is formal.
In addition to President Ruan and the old lady, some senior executives also went to Yi Yang.
Three black cars lined up and drove to the bottom of Nanyang Building in a menacing manner.
The moment she got out of the car and opened the door, Ruan Yihan's heart tensed slightly. She walked down, and the wind ruffled her hair.
Not far away, Qin Haiyao stood in the center of the crowd. Her professional suit was well-cut, and her long black hair was elegantly tied up. The sunlight shone on her body, creating a halo of luster. Qin Haiyao looked at Ruan Yihan in the wind and smiled slightly, "Hello, President Ruan."