Chapter 26 We Are Not Friends

I noticed that the atmosphere between the two of them was not right.

The deputy dean hurriedly smiled and tried to smooth things over: "Mr. Huo, what our engineer Mu is saying is that as the head of the laboratory, I should assume the obligation to report to you in person."

Huo Min sneered, "But didn't Engineer Mu also say that as a member of the lab, you also have the obligation to report to the group? If that's the case, why don't you just report in?"

Looking at the strong oppressive force released by the man in front of me.

The deputy director broke out in a cold sweat.

What’s going on? Why does Mr. Huo seem unhappy about him coming here?

He didn't offend Mr. Huo!

Mu Yuan clenched her white fingertips together, anger rising in her heart: "The deputy dean and I are both members of the laboratory, can't we report together?"

"You don't have confidence in independent reporting?"

"Of course I do."

"Then why did you call him?"

"I said, let's report together."

Seeing them arguing with each other, the deputy dean became very nervous.

Oh my god, why is their only child growing up so wildly today?

Huo Min's stern eyes were filled with chill, and he tapped the table with his fingers, saying sternly, "Today, I will only listen to your report, otherwise..."

Mu Yuan frowned: "Otherwise what?"

"Otherwise, I might conclude that you lack basic skills and question whether your high salary is commensurate with yours."

If Mu Yuan was angry just now, then he was furious now.

She bit her red lips, straightened her slender body, and said neither humbly nor arrogantly: "Since Mr. Huo doubts my ability, you can fire me."

The deputy dean was almost scared to death.

He hurriedly pulled Mu Yuan behind him, physically severing the connection between the two of them.

Facing the sullen Huo Min, he explained with a headache, "Boss Huo, Boss Huo, Engineer Mu has been so nervous preparing for the performance evaluation meeting that she's been talking nonsense out of exhaustion. Please forgive me for my mistakes, so don't bother with her."

Huo Min raised the corner of his mouth, clearly unconvinced: "Really?"

The deputy director nodded so hard that his shadow almost left an afterimage. "Yes, yes, but no matter how hard or tiring it is, we, Engineer Mu, are fully capable of reporting such an important matter to you! Come, Engineer Mu, quickly, report each point to President Huo."

He pulled Mu Yuan.

Mu Yuan didn't move.

After another anxious tug, Mu Yuan finally moved.

Huo Min stared at her stubborn expression, his eyes growing darker.

Mu Yuan took a deep breath. After all, she didn't want to embarrass the deputy dean, so she walked up to him with a cold face and looked at him again.

She hasn't spoken yet.

Huo Min casually ordered, "Stand next to me."

Mu Yuan gritted her teeth and stood beside him as he wished.

He raised his chin and ordered again: "Bring it here and report one by one."

Mu Yuan endured it and took the folder, opened it to the summary sheet, and read out the items one by one.

In the quiet room, her voice was as clear and cool as the collision of jade, which was a pleasure to listen to.

Of course, it would be better if there was no reluctance involved.

Huo Min raised his dark eyes and stared at her soft face with fine white hairs appearing on her face contours because she was facing away from the light.

Peaceful and tranquil.

In fact, he is stubborn.

"I've finished my report. Does Mr. Huo have any questions?"

The rose scent from her body penetrated into his mind and entangled with it.

To retain Youxiang, he raised an eyebrow: "You only read the summary, the details? Where will it be used specifically? Is the expenditure necessary?"

If you can't see that he is deliberately making things difficult for you, then Mu Yuan is a fool.

When has the group ever asked these questions in such detail?

She didn't understand. Just because she called the deputy dean over? Could this matter make him so angry?

Her attitude also turned cold and hard: "Every item is detailed in it. If Mr. Huo wants to know the details, just read the application report yourself and you will understand."

Mu Yuan's small face, as big as a palm, was full of defiance.

Huo Min was silent for a few seconds, then said, "Leave it there."

Seeing that he didn't make things difficult for her anymore, Mu Yuan suddenly breathed a sigh of relief and put the document back in its place.

"Then Mr. Huo, please take some time to look at it carefully. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me... and Engineer Mu! We won't disturb you at work for now." The deputy director smiled ingratiatingly.

Seeing that Huo Min did not refute.

He hurriedly grabbed Mu Yuan and left.

As soon as you leave the group's gate.

The deputy dean hurriedly dragged Mu Yuan to the corner of a nearby building, looking very disappointed: "Even if you are very honest, you can't argue with Mr. Huo like that!"

Mu Yuan frowned: "He was the one who started it for some unknown reason."

The deputy dean waved his hand and said, "This matter is also my fault. Mr. Huo must have felt that I didn't take it seriously enough and didn't come here in person, so he made things difficult for you."

"Deputy Dean..."

"But what's wrong with you today? You're so rude. You can't forget to be respectful just because Mr. Huo appreciated you that day. What were you thinking? How could you have the guts to contradict the boss?"

Mu Yuan's annoyance suddenly subsided.

Yes, he is her boss.

She had the guts to contradict him just now...

She had crossed the line.

The reprimand from the deputy dean woke her up from her dream.

Ultimately, they were in an employer-employee, superior-subordinate relationship, and he was her boss.

He called him a friend, but in fact, he suddenly changed his attitude when he found out that I was trying to challenge his leadership authority.

It was her naiveté that she thought they were really friends.

The indignation in Mu Yuan's almond-shaped eyes disappeared, and she said softly: "I'm sorry, Vice Dean, I've caused you trouble."

Seeing that she was in a bad mood, the deputy director stopped scolding her and said earnestly: "Okay, next time you see Mr. Huo, stay away and don't make him unhappy again. You have to know that no leader likes to be provoked by his subordinates, no matter how talented you are."

"Okay, got it."

"Come on, let's go back to the lab."

Mu Yuan has been devoted to experiments since she returned, until she was the only one left in the huge laboratory.

She looked up at the dark sky, ignored him, and lowered her head to continue her research.

Familiar footsteps were heard behind me.

Mu Yuan's limbs stiffened instantly and he turned his head.

It was indeed Huo Min.

She paused for a few seconds, then turned her head away as if she hadn't seen him.

I didn't even bother to say hello.

Huo Min stared at her indifferent back, his brows furrowed.

His Adam's apple rolled slightly, and he said in a deep voice: "Have you eaten?"

Mu Yuan didn't even turn her head. "Thank you, Mr. Huo, for your concern. What can I do for you?"

The night wind rushed in from the window, and the faint sound of the wind became the only sound in the room.

Huo Min twirled his fingers lightly, clearly having practiced beforehand, but actually speaking out still required some courage: "During the day, I went too far."

"No, it's not your problem, it's my problem."

Huo Min's black pupils moved slightly.

Suddenly, she stopped what she was doing and looked sideways, her expression expressionless. "You're my boss. No matter what, I shouldn't have contradicted you with the attitude I had this morning. So, it's my fault. I crossed the line."

"You're angry."

His voice was calm but firm.

Mu Yuan changed to a shovel and started shoveling soil instead of taking it, with great force.

"I'm not angry."

"You have."

"I didn't!" She turned her head in anger, but met his close-up black pupils.

In an instant, my breath was choked.

When did he come up behind her?

She didn't even notice.