Chapter 208: Brutal face slapping
Chapter 208: Brutal face slapping
Serena was stunned to see CEO Chen Guiren patting her head. Her initial shock turned into a full wide grin on her face.
She bowed.
“Thank you so much, CEO Chen!”
“En. You deserve it.”
The whole while, Yao Luli had an idiotic expression on her face. She had her mouth open so wide that a hundred flies could make their way in it.
She couldn’t believe it.
She had such a golden chance in the palm of her hands, but she missed it!
All because of that man!
If he hadn’t brought Serena’s designs back, then Chen Guiren would have been patting her head instead of that Serena. She would have been in CEO Chen’s good books! She could have flaunted that the great CEO Chen chose her!
The boss awkwardly smiled. “You did a good job, Serena. That’s why I chose you for this meeting. You didn’t prove me wrong.”
Yao Luli looked at her in jealousy.
Now even the boss favors her!
Chen Guiren glanced at him.
Assistant Fan once again translated. “You chose Miss Serena, but then why didn’t you give her the chance to remake her designs?”
The boss froze.
“I-I wanted to. I thought of the same thing as well, but CEO Chen’s time is so precious. It would have taken quite a while to complete the designs. How could I have let you wait for so long?”
“But she managed to do it in only thirty minutes.”
“Of course, I’m proud of her.” He nervously rubbed his hands together.
Serena snorted.
Chen Guiren, once again, silently looked at him.
Fan said, “You should be, but that is not the point. What does this say about your leadership skills if you don’t even know about your employee’s capabilities?”
That was a critical hit to his pride.
“Your other employee, that Miss standing over there,” He pointed at Yao Luli, “managed to brainwash you to choose her, and you fell for it. Which brings us to the second point that she ruined her colleague’s designs, but we didn’t see you scolding her.”
Yao Luli panicked. She made a pitiful face, trying to act apologetic. “I-It was an accident. I didn’t mean to. Serena, now you already got the deal, but why are you still being so ruthless? Didn’t I ask for your forgiveness? You are embarrassing me.”
Serena was dumbfounded. “Hey, now I didn’t even utter a word. Why are you painting me as negative even though it was your fault?”
Jianyu said coldly, “If it had been the reverse, then would you have forgiven her?”
Yao Luli stiffened.
Jianyu sneered. “No, right? As a designer, you also know how much effort it takes to make a single flawless design. And then that hard work is ruined because of someone else’s stupidity. Is your heart really that big and kind to let go of that person?”
“I-I…” Obviously, she won’t!
“Don’t expect others to be so gracious towards you if you cannot do the same. That is hypocrisy.”
Her face reddened in shame in front of everyone. The other employees were also snickering at her. She had no face left in front of Chen Guiren. She was utterly humiliated.
The boss also joined in. He had to do something to show that he is a righteous boss. He said furiously. “They are right, Yao Luli. You need to reflect upon your mistakes. Your accident could have cost us this deal. You are suspended for a month.”
She was shocked. “What? Please, boss, I realize my mistake.” Now she was shedding tears for real. “I won’t repeat it ever. I will be careful, but please don’t suspend me! You cannot do this.”
“It’s useless. I will not change my mind. You can come back to work only after a month is over.”
Yao Luli looked at Serena in hatred. She couldn’t stand amidst those mocking gazes anymore.
“E-excuse me.” She covered her mouth and ran away, sniffling all the way.
Outside, Chen Guiren was about to sit inside his car.
“Dad.”
He turned and looked at his son.
Silence.
Jianyu asked, smiling awkwardly. “How are you? And Mom?”
“Missing you.”
He froze. Tears threatened to fall.
“I…I am sorry. I was so stupid. You were so proud of me. But I disappointed you, didn’t I? I am sorry to embarrass you.” He felt ashamed to meet his father’s eyes.
Jianyu was supposed to take care of Chen Corps and free him of all responsibilities so that he enjoys the time with his mother. But it felt like everything turned back.
Chen Guiren slowly came forward, and then he…pinched his cheek hard.
“Ouch!!! That freaking hurts! Dad!” He was massaging his poor, assaulted cheek.
“You are our precious son. You’ll never be an embarrassment to us.” He gave a gentle smile. “So.”
“Hm?”
“Who is that girl?”
Jianyu didn’t know where to begin. He might misunderstand his situation.
“I…well…we…” he coughed. “kind of live together, I mean share her apartment, that’s it. Nothing is going on between us like what you are thinking. We are just roommates.”
“I never implied anything.”
He coughed embarrassedly.
“And even if it did turn into something, I won’t mind. She seems like a nice girl. A little impulsive, but good at heart.”
“No, like I said-“
“Come back soon.”
Chen Guiren nodded and turned to sit in the car.
“…”
Jianyu had a sad smile on his face.
“Jianyu!!!” Serena excitedly came rushing in and jumped onto his back from behind. She hung her arms around his neck.
Jianyu was startled. “Hey! What are you doing?”
“Why did you leave? I was looking all over for you!” She pouted.
“Nothing, just thought to wait for you outside.”
“You are the best! Thank you thank you thank you so much! You saved me today! It’s all thanks to you that I got the deal.”
She was way over the moon. Getting recognized by Chen Guiren was a big feat for her.