Chapter 238: Retreating to Advance
"No, no! Mr. Si, you can't do this!"
Unexpectedly, Si Yanxiao ignored his excuses, and Manager Deng panicked.
Others may not know if these things are true or false, but how could he not know if they are true or false? Those things all happened completely, and he personally handled every single one of them.
Si Yanxiao had only skimmed through a few pages of the documents Gu Nan had produced before, so he had a general understanding of the situation. The reason he hadn't taken action before wasn't because he lacked evidence, but simply because Si Yanxiao was too lazy to deal with them.
To him, these were just minor figures, but they were meant to play a crucial role at critical moments.
Seeing the person who had been chatting and laughing with them just moments before now looking like a stray dog, everyone present felt a little uneasy.
However, they were wrong. Si Yanxiao was just making an example of someone to warn others!
Soon, the conference room door opened, and police officers in uniform walked in.
Manager Deng, who had given up begging for mercy, was dragged away, and Gu Nan followed him out.
Si Yanxiao watched the person being dragged away, a cold smile appearing on his lips: "Vice President Si, you'd better watch yourself."
An unnamed anger surged from the soles of my feet to the top of my head in an instant. These words were both a reminder and a sign of doubt.
Although Si Jiliang did not intend to control it, this incident happened while he was in charge of the company, so he was naturally involved.
With things having progressed to this point, there was no need for the meeting to continue. Si Yanxiao narrowed his eyes, his fingers unconsciously tapping the table. The hearts of the remaining people rose and fell in sync with this rhythm.
After a long while, Gu Nan walked in and whispered something in Si Yanxiao's ear. Si Yanxiao's expression changed slightly, and he stood up and strode out of the conference room.
"That concludes today's meeting. Each department should prepare meeting minutes, and I expect your project proposals to be on my desk before the end of the workday."
In Si Yanxiao's office, the computer was already on, and he was wearing Bluetooth headphones. His gaze was cold as he stared at the computer screen, occasionally saying a few words, but his voice was too deep to understand what he was saying.
Gu Nan stood to the side, her brows also furrowed...
On the other end of the computer was Yang Fei. The turmoil in the overseas market officially broke out today. Si Yanxiao could not come in person, but some major decisions still required Si Yanxiao's approval.
So this video conference lasted a full six hours, and by the time it ended, the sun had already set.
The teapot on the rosewood table had stopped steaming, and Gu Nan, who had been standing ramrod straight, sat down at the low table opposite Si Yanxiao. She was really too tired.
"That's all for now. If you encounter any problems, feel free to contact me!" After talking for several hours straight, Si Yanxiao's voice had become hoarse.
"yes!"
After two beeps, the video conference with Yang Fei came to an end.
Si Yanxiao took off the Bluetooth earphone from his ear, gently rubbed his swollen earlobe with his fingertips, pressed hard on his brow, looked up, and was stunned.
"When did you arrive?"
"Daddy! We've been here for a while!" Si Youlin said, looking helpless.
A quick glance around the office revealed no sign of Jiang Ran.
Si Yanxiao didn't think much of it, got up from his desk, and walked to the two children: "What is it?"
I wanted to ask Jiang Ran, but I held back.
The last time Si Zuochen came to the company, it seems he was looking for Gu Nan.
Looking at the empty pastry box on the coffee table, Si Yanxiao sighed, "Hungry?"
Si Zuochen neither nodded nor shook his head, but Si Youlin nodded gently: "Daddy, I'm hungry. Have you finished your work? We haven't had a meal with Grandpa together in a long time."
Si Yanxiao was taken aback. Yes, it had indeed been a long time since they had sat down together for a proper meal.
So, that's what they did for?
He is quite filial.
At least better than him...
After a moment's thought, Si Yanxiao stood up.
"Let's go together." He was still very patient with the two children.
"good!"
Si Youlin jumped up happily and generously gave Si Yanxiao a hug.
While Si Yanxiao wasn't paying attention, she gave Si Zuochen a knowing look.
They originally planned to match Si Yanxiao and Jiang Ran up, but before they could come up with a solution, Bai Zhuwei suddenly appeared, disrupting all their plans.
Not only that, because of her, the two of them, who could originally eat at the same table, can no longer even share a room. Just now, when she wanted to enter Si Yanxiao's office, Jiang Ran made an excuse to wait outside.
Their ultimate goal is still to bring Jiang Ran and Si Yanxiao together, but what they need to do now is to break the deadlock between the two and restore their previous way of getting along.
Although Bai Zhuwei was in the middle, the two children were still trying their best to improve their relationship. Si Youlin held Si Yanxiao's hand with one hand and Si Zuochen's hand with the other. The bodyguard opened the door with good judgment, and the two children walked out of the office.
However, at this moment, Gu Nan stood blankly at the entrance of the VIP lounge, looking at a woman fast asleep on the sofa inside.
He lay sprawled out, completely lacking any semblance of decorum.
That sleeping posture...
Si Yanxiao frowned deeply as he looked at him.
Si Zuochen and Si Youlin noticed that Zisu was also standing at the door. Their hearts skipped a beat, and they immediately let go of Si Yanxiao's hand and ran over.
Perhaps it was because the time had been too long, or perhaps Jiang Ran had been too tired these past few days and hadn't rested well, but she fell into a deep sleep while waiting in the lounge.
Such a big heart.
What others don't know is that Jiang has left his mark on the area within two steps of this sofa. If anyone were to trespass, they would likely suffer some trouble.
Of course, close friends and family are an exception.
but……
This time, Si Yanxiao was an exception.
But now—
The two children were also a little conflicted: should they wake Jiang Ran up to go out for dinner together, or cherish this rare time alone and create an opportunity for Jiang Ran and Si Yanxiao?
Unfortunately, some people are just too blind to see things clearly.
"Ayan, are you busy?" Bai Zhuwei's voice came from outside.
Si Yanxiao subconsciously looked at the sleeping Jiang Ran, and the two little ones were already visibly agitated.
Why is this woman so persistent?
Si Zuochen and Si Youlin exchanged a glance, not wanting Jiang Ran to be woken up by this wicked woman, and went out the door first.
Si Yanxiao glanced at Jiang Ran before tossing the blanket over her.
“Sir…” Zisu was a little worried.
But Si Yanxiao waved his hand: "Let them go."
Seeing the two little ones come out, Bai Zhuwei had a bad feeling, but she still smiled.
"Hello, is your daddy home?"
"Speak quickly if you have something to say."
Si Zuochen's attitude was very bad.
Bai Zhuwei's smile froze at the corners of her mouth, but she still spoke up: "I have some work-related matters to discuss with your father. Could you ask him to come out for a moment?"
Bai Zhuwei didn't take them seriously at all.
After all, they are children and don't have such good control over their emotions. In their minds, good is good and bad is bad.
Si Zuochen had already experienced Bai Zhuwei's two-faced nature before, so now, seeing Bai Zhuwei trying to be friendly, Si Zuochen didn't give her a kind look at all.
He doesn't want to see you.
Bai Zhuwei was taken aback when he directly rejected her, but before she could say anything, Si Yanxiao had already walked out.
“Ah Chen, Ah Lin”.
"Daddy..."
Si Youlin's face was filled with worry and displeasure. Would Daddy turn against him? But this woman…
"Ayan, the children are still young, don't be harsh with them. Alin and Achen are very cute!" Before Si Yanxiao could even speak, Bai Zhuwei quickly added a subtle remark, which only made it clear that the two children were being unreasonable.
Ah, green tea.
Si Youlin's eyes widened, and he was about to defend himself when Si Zuochen quietly tugged at him. After all, he was the older brother, and his composure in the face of danger was ingrained in his bones.
"Which eye of yours saw Daddy yell at us?"
He looked at Si Yanxiao, whose expression was unreadable. Si Zuochen was a little worried, but still said coldly, "Daddy, since you have something to do, we'll go to Grandpa's."
To retreat in order to advance.
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