Chapter 38: Qiao Lan Slaps Zhang Zewen in the Face

Qiao Lan’s perception of Tang Hongwen was that he was intelligent, calm, mature, and steady.

The person she met today was completely different. He hesitated, was indecisive, and kept showing a shocked expression, as if he had never seen the world.

Qiao Lan’s disdain was evident on her face, greatly pleasing Mo Qian.

He said softly, “He’s not very smart, but he’s fine with taking care of Qiao Zhenyuan.”

“Hopefully.”

If even Tang Hongwen couldn’t handle it, she really didn’t know who she could turn to.

Tang Hongwen in the hotel sneezed. He rubbed his itchy nose, “Who’s talking bad about me behind my back?”

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Qiao Zhenyuan was afraid that Qiao Lan would take over while he was away from the company, so he came to work early in the morning.

Zhang Zewen followed behind him.

Zhang Zewen swaggered and greeted everyone with a triumphant air.

Sun Qin’s face darkened when she saw Zhang Zewen. She picked up her phone and was about to send a message to Qiao Lan.

Before she could send the message, Zhang Zewen’s cold voice rang in her ear, “What, are you going to report to your master?”

Sun Qin put away her phone and looked at him defensively, “What’s it to you?”

“It’s nothing to me, of course.”

Zhang Zewen crossed his arms, “Even if Qiao Lan comes back, she can’t get rid of me. I was personally called back by Director Qiao.”

He paused and said with deep meaning, “It’s still unknown who will leave the company first, me or Qiao Lan.”

His voice was loud, as if he wanted everyone in the company to hear.

Qiao Corporation was Qiao’s, not Qiao Lan’s.

So what if his professional skills were average?

As long as Qiao Zhenyuan needed him, his position was unshakable.

Zhang Zewen kindly advised, “Sun Qin, it’s okay if your professional skills aren’t strong, but you have to be careful about who you follow.”

Sun Qin looked at Zhang Zewen, who was acting like a dog with a bone, and her face flushed with anger.

“Is that so?”

Qiao Lan’s clear and melodious voice came from behind. Sun Qin’s face lit up, and her eyes shone brightly as she looked at her.

Qiao Lan stood not far away, her eyes gazing lightly at Zhang Zewen, “Then do you know that Sun Qin will have a better platform waiting for her if she leaves Qiao Corporation, while you will be like a drowned rat with nowhere to go if you leave?”

Apart from Qiao Zhenyuan, the fool, who would keep a good-for-nothing who eats for free?

Zhang Zewen’s face flushed red, but he stiffened his neck and said stubbornly, “How do you know I’ll leave Qiao Corporation?”

“Qiao Corporation isn’t mine, nor is it Qiao Zhenyuan’s, it’s Old Master Qiao’s.”

Qiao Lan said with deep meaning, “If you want to return to Qiao Corporation, you’ll have to wait until Director Qiao takes over.”

Zhang Zewen couldn’t refute.

Qiao Zhenyuan held the position of Vice President, but he had no real power. To be precise, his power was even less than Qiao Lan’s.

Qiao Lan glanced at the time and said impatiently, “Are you going to leave yourself, or should I have security escort you out?”

Zhang Zewen glared at Qiao Lan with gritted teeth.

Qiao Lan’s expression remained unchanged as she stared at him.

Zhang Zewen’s arrogant demeanor grew weaker and weaker. When he saw the security guard’s figure, his pupils contracted, and he immediately turned around to find Qiao Zhenyuan.

Qiao Lan snorted, “Sun Qin, did you see that? A useless person only knows how to run to his master when things go wrong.”

She returned Zhang Zewen’s words to him.

Zhang Zewen’s steps faltered for a moment, then he quickened his pace and left.

Qiao Lan glanced at the crowd who were watching the show, her face expressionless, “I am still the CEO of Qiao Corporation for now. You can watch the show when I’m gone.”

She would definitely leave Qiao Corporation.

But she would leave on her own terms, not be kicked out.

They wanted to see her being kicked out of Qiao Corporation? They could dream on!

That fool Qiao Zhenyuan thought she wanted to stay in Qiao Corporation, he had no idea how hard Old Master Qiao tried to keep her.

Qiao Lan walked away in her high heels, with Sun Qin following closely behind.

Not long after she got to her office, Qiao Zhenyuan came in with Zhang Zewen.

With someone backing him up, Zhang Zewen’s back straightened again.

Qiao Lan didn’t even look at him, “Director Qiao, are you here to accuse me?”

“Wait for me outside.”

Qiao Zhenyuan said with a stern face, closed the office door, and left Zhang Zewen outside.

He turned to Qiao Lan and immediately put on a flattering smile, “Lan Lan, what are you saying? How could I possibly be here to accuse you?”

Qiao Lan leaned back in her chair, her slender body relaxed, and enjoyed his lightning-fast change of expression, “Director Qiao rarely visits without a reason, what’s the matter?”

Qiao Zhenyuan asked, “Can you keep Zhang Zewen?”

Qiao Lan said calmly, “The decision to fire Zhang Zewen was made by Grandpa, you’re talking to the wrong person.”

Qiao Lan had the right to fire employees, but it was still Old Master Qiao who had to give the word to fire Qiao Zhenyuan.

Qiao Zhenyuan knew that the decision was made by Old Master Qiao, but when he went to plead with him, it was useless.

The old man wouldn’t listen to his son or his granddaughter, only Qiao Lan.

He hated it, but he had to bow to Qiao Lan.

Qiao Zhenyuan said softly, “Grandpa listens to you the most, can you please plead with him for me?”

Qiao Lan asked curiously, “Director Qiao, what’s your relationship with Zhang Zewen? You came all the way here to plead for him.”

Qiao Zhenyuan, though foolish, was a proud man.

Unless he had something he couldn’t solve, he would be as proud as a peacock and never bow his head.

Qiao Zhenyuan’s eyes darted around, “Nothing, he’s been by my side for four years, I’m not used to not having him around.”

Qiao Lan asked leisurely, “Is it that you’re not used to not having him around, or is it that he has something on you?”

Qiao Zhenyuan, the fool, was quite bold.

He had done many things that were on the edge of the law for money, and Zhang Zewen was the knife in his hand, so naturally he dared not provoke him, for fear of being stabbed back.

What he didn’t know was that she had just as much leverage on him as Zhang Zewen did.

Qiao Zhenyuan was exposed by Qiao Lan, his old face couldn’t hold up, and he said angrily, “Qiao Lan, don’t beat around the bush, just say yes or no.”

Qiao Lan didn’t hesitate, “No.”

Qiao Zhenyuan’s face froze, and he said magnanimously, “I’ll give you another chance.”

Qiao Lan couldn’t help but roll her eyes, “No.”

Qiao Zhenyuan didn’t expect her to be so unyielding, and he said angrily, “Qiao Lan, if you don’t help me, I’ll also stab you in the back when you’re in trouble.”

Qiao Lan laughed at his childish threat, “Suit yourself.”

How many times had Qiao Zhenyuan stabbed people in the back?

Even if she helped him, he wouldn’t be grateful.

She always kept him down, and he had accumulated a lot of resentment in his heart. If she fell, he would be the first to step on her.

Qiao Zhenyuan wanted to turn around and leave, but he couldn’t find anyone else to help him, so he stood there thinking about how to get Qiao Lan to change her mind.

Qiao Lan simply ignored his presence, opened the file in front of her and started working, completely ignoring him.

Qiao Zhenyuan looked at Qiao Lan’s focused side profile and stroked his chin, “Qiao Lan, let’s make a deal.”

“Hmm?” Qiao Lan blinked, “What deal?”