The colleagues who had been watching the spectacle became agitated again, discussing Zhou Shuya amongst themselves.

"Did I hear that right? Boss Wang said the deputy manager was giving someone away..."

In the recording, Mr. Wang's words were like a bucket of ice water poured over his head.

Zhou Shuya shivered, her body stiffened and turned cold as if she had fallen into an ice cave, her face turning deathly pale.

Why does Mingyao still have the recording?

“Deputy manager, you always tell Ni An and me to be ambitious and to be strong women.” Mingyao lowered her head, tears rolling down her cheeks like pearls. “You’re targeting me like this because you’re blaming me for stealing your credit, right?”

As soon as Mingyao finished speaking, the murmured discussion abruptly stopped.

An eerie silence fell over the hall; even breathing was barely audible.

Mingyao lowered her head even further, a smile spreading across her tear-streaked face.

Apart from the receptionist, who among the office staff at Haichang branch isn't an elite among elites, a shrewd and cunning individual?

With a few words of advice from Mingyao and the accompanying recording, everyone present could see through Zhou Shuya's obvious ambition.

There is an unwritten rule at the Haichang branch that unfair competition is strictly prohibited within the company.

This rule is deeply ingrained in everyone's mind; no employee at Haichang knows it, and no one dares to violate it. Because this is Pei Siyu's bottom line.

Zhou Shuya's actions were tantamount to crossing Pei Siyu's bottom line, which was tantamount to suicide.

The mocking and pitying gazes were like countless poisoned silver needles, piercing through Zhou Shuya's body and sending chills down her spine.

No, I didn't.

Zhou Shuya clenched her fists, hysterically defending herself, "Su Xueya, you bitch!" Her eyes were bloodshot as she glared at Ming Yao, "Trying to slander me and make me leave the company? Don't even think about it!"

She can't leave Haichang! She wants to stay by Pei Siyu's side!

Resentment and anger burned fiercely in her chest, overwhelming her and completely extinguishing any remaining rationality she had.

"Su Xueya, it's all your fault!"

If it weren't for her, I could still be working as a deputy manager at the Haichang branch without any problems.

If it weren't for her, I would have successfully secured the project with Boss Wang, gained Pei Siyu's favor, and become a major contributor to the company.

If it weren't for her, I would be with Pei Siyu!

In short, it's all Su Xueya's fault!

Fueled by extreme rage, Zhou Shuya's eyes flashed with murderous intent. "Don't even think about taking everything from me! I'm going to kill you!"

As she spoke, her face became ferocious and terrifying, and then she lunged at Mingyao with bared teeth and claws.

Once Su Xueya is dead, no one can take Pei Siyu away!

Mingyao froze, staring in astonishment at Zhou Shuya, who had lost her temper.

Everything happened so suddenly that not only Mingyao, but also her colleagues who were watching were caught off guard.

Just as Zhou Shuya's hand was about to grab Mingyao's swan-like neck, a dark shadow flashed past Mingyao out of the corner of her eye.

Immediately afterwards, a breeze carrying the scent of mint mixed with the smell of pine wafted towards me.

In her moment of distraction, Mingyao's gaze was drawn to a tall, imposing figure.

Everyone present widened their eyes in unison.

Zhou Shuya's hand froze in mid-air, unable to retract or fall.

She looked up absentmindedly, her murderous intent vanishing the moment she met Pei Siyu's black hole-like eyes that could devour everything.

Instead, panic and fear prevailed.

"Pei, President Pei." Zhou Shuya swallowed hard, her trembling voice threatening to dissipate into the air at any moment.

Pei Siyu narrowed his phoenix eyes, his dark pupils revealing a tempestuous undercurrent.

He increased the pressure, and Zhou Shuya's pale face scrunched up. "President Pei, I was wrong. Please give me another chance."

Tears streamed down her face as she pleaded, her voice choked with sobs.

Pei Siyu's taut lips curled into a cold smile. "Wrong?"

The crisp cracking sound was particularly jarring in the deathly silent hall, and Zhou Shuya twisted her hand at a ninety-degree angle.

"Ah!" A piercing scream echoed throughout the hall.

Everyone fell silent, too afraid to step forward to help her.

The sharp sound made Pei Siyu frown slightly, and he pushed Zhou Shuya away in disgust.

Zhou Shuya staggered back two steps, crying and falling to the ground.

My hand!

She clutched her broken hand, rolling around on the ground in extreme pain.

Pei Siyu looked down at her and said indifferently, "I've already given you one chance."

"Manager Zhang."

Suddenly called upon, Manager Zhang stepped forward from the crowd, "President Pei."

Pei Siyu said coldly, "Zhou Shuya is dismissed. From today onwards, she is not allowed to set foot in the Haichang branch again!"

Supervisor Zhang nodded, "Yes!"

"No..." Zhou Shuya sobbed uncontrollably as she got up from the ground. She lay prostrate on the ground, looking up at Pei Siyu, and pleaded, "President Pei, I won't do it again."

"Please give me another chance, I can't leave you!"

Please.

Pei Siyu ignored her pleas, and his assistant called security, "Drag this madman away!"

Two security guards stepped forward, grabbed Zhou Shuya's arms, and dragged her out.

Zhou Shuya twisted her body frantically, her bloodshot eyes fixed on Pei Siyu, "Don't fire me!"

"President Pei, my father died because of you! How can you kick me out after he saved his life?!"

"My father entrusted me to you, and this is how you treat me?!"

Pei Siyu said in a deep voice, "Drag him out!"

Zhou Shuya was quickly dragged out by security guards, and her screams faded into the distance until they disappeared.

Mingyao blinked her wide, round eyes.

No wonder Zhou Shuya dared to act so arrogantly at the Haichang branch; it turns out her father, Yu Peisiyu, had saved her life.

Without Zhou Shuya's shouts, the hall fell into an eerie silence once again.

Pei Siyu glanced back at Mingyao, and when their eyes met, Mingyao's heart suddenly raced.

She swiftly averted her gaze, took a half-step back, and distanced herself from Pei Siyu.

She lowered her head and murmured, "Thank you, Mr. Pei."

A chill ran through Pei Siyu's eyes, his lips pressed into a thin line, and his brows furrowed as if he wanted to trap a fly.

The temperature around her body suddenly dropped below zero, and goosebumps rose on Mingyao's skin.

She timidly raised her eyelids, her bewildered almond-shaped eyes meeting Pei Siyu's dark, inky pupils.

Mingyao shivered, feeling quite puzzled.

Was her way of expressing gratitude inappropriate?

After much thought, I realized that my thanks weren't sincere enough.

Mingyao pursed her lips, raised her small face, and looked earnestly at Pei Siyu's gloomy face. "President Pei, thank you!"

Her voice was clear and bright, and she bowed at a 90-degree angle, her attitude sincere and earnest.

Now there shouldn't be any faults to be found, right?

Mingyao stared at her toes, her heart pounding like a drum.

Suddenly, she felt a cold glint in her eye, followed by Pei Siyu's deep, husky voice, "Let's go!"

When Mingyao looked up again, Pei Siyu and his assistant hurriedly left the company.

Why are you getting angrier and angrier?

Mingyao muttered, "That's ridiculous."