Chapter 98 Behind-the-Scenes Actions

Sometimes, things that she herself didn't even notice, the other party had already quietly taken care of.

Lin Xiaoyuan blinked. "Because I'm interested in you."

"Really! I knew you were special when I first met you. Your skills are so good, yet you never show off."

She paused, then took out a neatly folded handkerchief from her pocket.

Unfolded, it shows the plum blossom pattern that Qiao Wanyin taught them to embroider a couple of days ago.

"Look, I only learned it once, and you didn't hold anything back."

"You live an easy life because of your connections, but you insist on worrying about other people's business."

She folded the handkerchief again and put it back in her pocket.

“I’ve seen many people who prefer peace and quiet and find things troublesome. But you’re different; you care about everyone.”

She looked at the group of people inside the house, chatting and laughing.

“My dad often says that half of a soldier’s honor is carried by his family.”

"But who cares about these people who work silently? The fact that you set up this mutual aid center is something I believe is meaningful."

She lived in a military compound when she was a child.

At that time, she thought, if someone could lend a hand.

Qiao Wanyin felt a surge of warmth in her heart.

Just as he was about to reply, the door was suddenly pushed open.

The room fell silent, and everyone looked toward the door.

"Excuse me, which one of you is Qiao Wanyin?"

Qiao Wanyin was sitting on a chair in the middle of the activity room.

Hearing the call, she immediately stood up and straightened her clothes: "That's me."

He stepped forward with steady steps, took a letter from the folder with his right hand, and handed it to her.

"The Logistics Department just issued a notice that a meeting will be held tomorrow morning at 9:00 AM in the conference room on the third floor of the office building. The topic is the regulations of the Mutual Aid Center. Please make sure you attend."

Qiao Wanyin took the envelope, her fingers tightening slightly.

Her breath hitched slightly, and her heart skipped a beat.

She subconsciously turned her head to look at Lin Xiaoyuan sitting to the side.

The other person was looking down at their notebook when they looked up.

"I see."

Qiao Wanyin put the letter away calmly.

The man nodded in acknowledgment, turned and left, his footsteps fading into the distance in the corridor.

"Maybe they're unhappy because they see how well we're doing here? They've been making too many moves lately, which makes them easy targets."

Some speculated that there was unease in his tone.

Qiao Wanyin raised her hand, palm down, and gently pressed down.

"Don't panic. Since it's a formal meeting, we'll attend. The procedures are compliant, the materials are complete, and we'll follow all the rules. We're not afraid of being investigated."

The sun slowly set, and light slanted in through the window.

After tidying up the activity room, Qiao Wanyin put the tables and chairs back in their places, closed the doors and windows, and headed home with her bag.

A breeze blew through her hair, bringing a touch of coolness.

Things finally went smoothly today, and the preparations for the mutual aid center have taken a crucial step forward.

She decided to cook two more dishes, stir-fry some greens and stew some meat, to treat herself well.

Fu Li'an contributed a lot to the establishment of the mutual aid center.

He was involved in almost the entire process, from coordinating the venue to contacting suppliers.

She should thank them properly, at least in person.

As I walked to the corner of the residential compound, a familiar voice suddenly came from behind me.

"Sister-in-law, what a coincidence!"

She stopped and turned around to see Fu Lan walking quickly towards her.

She was wearing a dark red dress.

But that smile didn't look natural at all.

As she approached, she reached out and gently tugged at Qiao Wanyin's sleeve.

“Sister-in-law, there are some things I shouldn’t be saying… but even if Director Lin is powerful, he can’t have the final say in everything, right? There are rules from above.”

Just you wait, I'll personally dismantle this charade at tomorrow's meeting!

Qiao Wanyin suddenly smiled: "Comrade Zhong is right. But you don't know, do you? Zishu said he wants to go with me."

"She said she wanted to understand the logistics department's procedures so she could go back and report to her father."

Fu Lan's expression changed instantly: "Lin Xiaoyuan is going too?"

In the military compound, before Qiao Wanyin arrived, the person she disliked the most was Lin Xiaoyuan.

She acts like a pure and innocent flower all day long, but who is she trying to impress?

That person appeared amiable on the surface, but secretly enjoyed inquiring about all sorts of things.

They always like to show off in front of the leaders and occasionally say things that seem unintentional but can make people feel uneasy.

Fu Lan always had to be on high alert whenever he saw her.

However, Lin Xiaoyuan was unlike others who directly sought power and profit.

Instead, they appear to be enthusiastic, helpful, and selfless, making it impossible for anyone to find fault with them.

The most terrifying type of person is one who, despite being deeply scheming, insists on portraying themselves as innocent and naive.

Yes, that's right.

Qiao Wanyin replied with a smile.

“Zishu is really taking it to heart, and her dad is also very concerned about the progress.”

Fu Lan's lips stiffened, and she said with a forced smile, "Of course, Deputy Factory Director Lin is considerate of those working at the grassroots level."

Even she herself thought those words sounded fake.

But she couldn't show the slightest aversion in front of Qiao Wanyin.

But in her mind, she was quickly planning what to do tomorrow.

Now that another person is involved, if that matter is discovered, the consequences will be unimaginable.

"I invited her over because her father was concerned."

Qiao Wanyin continued.

"Young people can broaden their horizons by observing actual work."

Fu Lan nodded, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes.

Qiao Wanyin immediately leaned closer, lowered her voice, and looked mysterious.

"Actually, I'm a little worried. I heard... someone secretly wrote a letter of complaint?"

She blinked and turned to Fu Lan: "Comrade Zhong, you're quick-witted, can you help me think of who could have done this?"

Fu Lan's expression changed drastically, and he blurted out, "A whistleblower letter? This... who has so much free time? You've only been open for a day!"

She had only mentioned it to Director Li once, and had repeatedly told him to keep it a secret.

Did Minister Li fail to keep his mouth shut?

Or was there a problem with the person relaying the message?

Or perhaps someone has been secretly watching her for a long time?

Qiao Wanyin pouted slightly, her tone tinged with grievance.

"That's right, I really didn't expect to be targeted on the very first day."

"During the meeting this morning, the factory manager specifically reminded me that he had received a whistleblower letter with very sensitive content."

"The letter mentioned the factory's material handling process and specifically named someone for misappropriating project funds."

"It would be terrible if this got out; it would affect unity and discourage everyone."

"But it doesn't matter, I'm determined to find out who's pulling these tricks behind my back!"

Fu Lan chuckled dryly twice: "Hehe, it should be investigated... it should be investigated."

She forced a smile, but a fine layer of sweat beaded on her forehead.

Qiao Wanyin's words kept echoing in his mind.

Especially the words "punishment letter".

She remembered that she deliberately chose to go to the office in the evening that day, and only handed the materials to Minister Li after confirming that no one was there.

The corridor was empty at the time, and the documents were wrapped in brown paper bags without any names written on them.

She repeatedly instructed that this matter should only be kept internally and that not a single word should be revealed to the outside world.

[How could it have been leaked? I specifically told Factory Director Li not to tell anyone! You'll never find out about this.]

Qiao Wanyin stared at the barrage of comments popping up in front of her, almost bursting out laughing, but managed to hold it in and said, "Oh dear, I'm sorry, Comrade Zhong, I have to hurry home to cook for my husband, I can't chat with you anymore."