Chapter 24 Is Secretary Yan feeling guilty?

Thinking of Yan Ruo's abnormal behavior during this period, Xu Shaoyu felt an inexplicable uneasiness in his heart.

A layer of frost covered his face and his voice became cold.

"Didn't you say last time that you saw Yan Ruo preparing a gift for me?"

"That's right!" Special Assistant Liu, who knew nothing about anything, replied affirmatively: "Secretary Yan found an acquaintance and made a reservation a month in advance."

At this point, Special Assistant Liu finally sensed something was wrong, and he spoke hesitantly.

"Could it be that Mr. Xu didn't receive Secretary Yan's gift?"

He certainly didn't receive it! So who did the gift end up being given to? Xu Shaoyu's expression turned extremely ugly, and his voice became extremely cold.

"Let's not talk about that. How are the preparations for the project in France going?"

Half an hour later, the work discussion was finally over. Before the call was cut off, Assistant Liu couldn't help but remind him.

"Boss Xu, have you ever considered that Secretary Yan might leave Beicheng, or even... leave you, if he resigns at this time?"

"Leave? Why leave?" Xu Shaoyu's first reaction was that it was impossible.

"She said it herself. She just wanted to take a break and she'll be back soon. We're both fine. You're overthinking it!"

It was the first time that Special Assistant Liu realized that Xu Shaoyu could be so naive.

"Recently, there have been rumors circulating about your upcoming engagement with Miss Yun. Did Secretary Yan say anything to you, or show any signs of something being amiss?"

Yan Ruo had indeed been acting a bit strangely during this period, and his attitude had become cold and distant.

Half a month ago, she did ask him about his engagement.

However, this news was originally false and had nothing to do with Yan Ruo, and he had already told her.

Xu Shaoyu's furrowed brows relaxed and his tone became calm.

"This was originally a rumor. We didn't clarify it for the sake of our cooperation. What does it have to do with Yan Ruo? With her personality, she wouldn't care!"

"You don't mind?" Seeing his affirmative tone, Special Assistant Liu hesitated for a moment and did not continue to dwell on this issue.

Special Assistant Liu was Xu Shaoyu's classmate when he studied abroad. He holds a master's degree from an Ivy League school and joined the Xu Group after graduation.

Apart from Yan Ruo, he is the person Xu Shaoyu trusts the most.

In name, he is the special assistant to the president, but in reality, his say in Xu's company is higher than that of the vice president!

In his opinion, Xu Shaoyu has an indifferent personality and has focused most of his attention on work over the years. The only exception is Yan Ruo.

Thinking that they had been doing fine for the past two years, he didn't want to interfere, so he didn't say anything more.

Only half a month later, Assistant Liu, who was forced to look for people all over the world, regretted it very much. Why didn't he ask more questions at that time!

With Xu Shaoyu on a business trip, everyone in the president's office felt much more relaxed and the conversation became more casual!

"It's really strange. The things I have to do are still the same, and there hasn't been any less, but why do I feel less tired these past few days?"

"Of course it's because without the boss's pressure, the office atmosphere has become more stable!"

Xiao Suhe spoke with a curious look on her face.

"Is Mr. Xu really that scary? Why does it seem like everyone is afraid of him?"

Several secretaries whose workstations were closer to her had expressions that said, "You're too naive."

"Mr. Xu rarely curses, but he knows how to create an atmosphere of coolness! For two years now, every time I see his icy expression, I don't dare to approach him to say hello, for fear of frostbite!"

"Yeah, yeah! He has such a handsome face, but he can't smile! Have you ever seen Mr. Xu smile?"

"I've been at Xu's for three years, and I can count the number of times I've seen Mr. Xu smile on the fingers of one hand!"

Everyone started discussing crazy topics like how handsome Xu Shaoyu was and what a great body he had.

Xiao Suhe spoke quickly.

"Is Mr. Xu usually serious with his subordinates?"

She had only been in the Xu family for less than a month and had only seen Xu Shaoyu a few times from afar.

"It's more than just serious. Mr. Xu is very strict about work! No! He's harsh! If you make three mistakes in a row, you can basically pack up and leave!"

Xiao Suhe, "But, Secretary Chen said last time that there was a mistake in the data, but it's okay!"

"Hey! That's because Sister Ruoruo helped her correct it in advance. Luckily, Sister Ruoruo is here. She is definitely our last and strongest line of defense at work!"

"What a pity! Ruoruo is leaving soon. Won't our future be even more difficult?"

They looked at each other and sighed in unison.

Xiao Suhe brought each of them a bottle of yogurt.

"Sister Ruoruo is so valued by President Xu, why would she resign?"

It was actually within everyone's expectations that Yan Ruo would resign.

The veteran employees of the CEO's office could all sense that Xu Shaoyu's mother, Lin Shuyun, disliked Secretary Yan. Every time she came to the company, she would secretly give her a hard time.

It’s because she has been with Xu Shaoyu for the longest time, is deeply trusted by him, and is so beautiful!

She is cool, intellectual, and has a unique temperament, which makes her particularly attractive.

A good-looking female secretary always easily arouses people's imagination.

In addition, the rumored future boss lady is Yun Zhinian, a famously unruly young lady.

It is conceivable that if Yan Ruo continues to stay in Xu's, the days ahead will be very difficult.

She has outstanding professional skills and rich experience. She can find any good job. There is no need for her to stay here and suffer.

But... several people looked at each other while biting their straws. It was not easy for anyone to say this kind of thing openly.

I could only laugh and say vaguely:

"Boss Xu has such strict requirements. It's already a rare achievement for Sister Ruoruo to stick with this for so many years. It's normal for her to resign now!"

"I heard Sister Ruoruo is planning to go on a month-long trip! I'm so envious!"

"It's okay! As long as you have a good attitude, the company is Bali! Who made us poor?"

When Yan Ruo arrived at the office, he happened to see them chatting together in groups of three or four.

"Let me warn you, hard work may not be noticed, but slacking off will definitely be discovered. The HR manager will be here soon, so be careful about your wages being docked!"

Upon hearing this, everyone scattered like birds and beasts!

Xiao Suhe walked to Yan Ruo's workstation with a sincere smile on her face.

"Sister Ruoruo, is there anything I can help you with? Just arrange it, I will do my best to complete it!"

Xu Shaoyu was away during this period, so Yan Ruo had time to train the newcomers.

Seeing her so enthusiastic, she thought it was a waste to use her free labor, so she immediately assigned the work to others. Not only Xiao Suhe, but all three of them were treated equally, with no one suffering any loss!

Xu Shaoyu is not in the country, so the project of cooperation with Yun family can only rely on Yun Zhinian to liaise with relevant departments.

Originally everyone was cooperating well.

But suddenly one day, Vice President Zhang came to the president's office and said that the project plan for cooperation with Yun's company had been leaked!

All those who have come into contact with this project need to be strictly investigated!

When Yan Ru met the vice president's gaze, she immediately realized that it was directed at her!

Xu's Vice President, Zhang Mao, is Mr. Xu's confidant!

Two years ago, Xu Shaoyu became the president of Xu Group. It was not known whether the old man of the Xu family did this out of a compensatory mentality or to balance the power of the company.

It is proposed that Zhang Mao be appointed as vice president.

Xu Shaoyu agreed on the surface, but then he sidelined him.

Zhang Mao only holds the title of vice president, but in reality, what he can do for the company is not as good as Yan Ruo and Special Assistant Liu.

I didn't expect that he would suddenly cause trouble while Xu Shaoyu was away!

"Vice President Zhang! There are so many people in the company who have been involved in this project. How can you be so sure that it was someone from our President's Office who leaked the information?"

Zhang Mao looked at her with malice.

"Secretary Yan! The reason I'm here today isn't based on vague suspicions, but on solid evidence!"

He looked at the people around him who were in doubt and said sarcastically:

"We came here today just to verify some things! Secretary Yan is so afraid of us checking, is it because he feels guilty?"