“Besides, no one will gossip about my and Xu Zhaoming’s identities in front of us, but it’s not so easy for you since you have neither background nor power.” Xu Zhaoyue noticed that Assistant Qi’s expression was wavering, clearly considering whether he could bear the consequences.
Xu Zhaoyue continued, "I know you want to come to me for help. I will definitely protect my own people, so I went to ask my father last night."
When Assistant Qi heard her say that she would go ask her father, who was the chairman, he looked at Xu Zhaoyue expectantly, wanting to know what the chairman would say.
Xu Zhaoyue's expression was kind, but her eyes were devoid of emotion, and her words were icy cold: "The chairman told me to be wary of anyone trying to sow discord between us sisters."
Assistant Qi was now sweating profusely. He tried to explain but stammered, "I...I...I didn't...the chairman sent me..."
"It's okay, I know you weren't lying. Don't be nervous, here, wipe your sweat." Xu Zhaoyue stood up, took out a handkerchief from the drawer, and handed it to him. The handkerchief had no markings on it; it was specially prepared for her by Xiaonan. There were many more in the drawer.
Assistant Qi reached out and took it, nervously wiping his sweat. He hadn't expected the chairman to say such a thing. Wasn't this turning black into white? Was he being used as a pawn? All the promises made back then were now meaningless.
“I don’t want anything to happen to you, so I won’t let you testify. But if I don’t take any action, the chairman might suspect that you haven’t done your job properly.” Xu Zhaoyue sighed, very worried.
Assistant Qi suddenly looked up at Xu Zhaoyue, and the next second he knelt down in front of her. "Please, Miss, save me! I really only became Xu Zhaoming's assistant because I was following the chairman's orders. I don't want to be a pawn."
Being a "discarded employee" isn't as simple as just being fired. The chairman won't let outsiders know these inside stories; if that happens, it'll be a matter of murder to silence them.
"Okay, get up quickly. I'm telling you this because I want to help you." Xu Zhaoyue helped him up.
“Stand up straight. I’m giving you a task. After you complete it, you’ll be mine, and I’ll protect you from now on.” Xu Zhaoyue stood to the side of Assistant Qi, reached out and patted his back, making him straighten up.
Looking at Xu Zhaoyue in front of him, Assistant Qi instantly felt that she was his lifeline. "Don't worry, Miss, no matter what the mission is, I will do my best."
“It’s nothing serious, no need to make such a dramatic scene.” Xu Zhaoyue found it amusing that he looked like he was ready to risk his life. “I need you to help Xu Zhaoming become the manager of Department One and bring Manager Yuan down.”
"This..." Assistant Qi was stunned. "Why is this happening? Is Xu Zhaoming trying to harm you?"
Xu Zhaoyue smiled slightly, "Because this way you can become Manager Qi. Xu Zhaoming isn't very bright. Even if Manager Yuan steps down, she won't be able to come up with many solutions. That's why we need you to help her."
Assistant Qi finally understood that the young lady wanted to use Xu Zhaoming to help her rise to the top. "I'm just an assistant, I don't have any great abilities, I still need the young lady's help."
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