Chapter 39: Be Moderate

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

Liang Ran hitched a ride with Ji Xuan to the company. Before getting off the car, Ji Xuan suddenly spoke up, “Let’s have lunch together at noon.”

Liang Ran was stunned for a moment before nodding.

She walked into the company and entered the office amidst countless gazes. During the morning meeting, she laid out the project that she had brought from Ji Xuan.

“Get me the proposal as soon as possible. The deadline is next Wednesday,” she said lightly.

There were whispers below, and no one responded to her.

Liang Ran’s expression darkened. “If you have something to say, say it out loud.”

A middle-aged man spoke. Even though he tried his best to hide it, his voice still revealed some disdain. “Such a big project can’t be rushed out before next Wednesday.”

Liang Ran stared at the man and said coldly, “Just because you can’t do it doesn’t mean that others can’t either. I’m telling you today, do your best to accomplish it. If you can’t, say so early, don’t occupy a position for nothing, and waste everyone’s time.”

Is she trying to lay off employees?

Everyone looked at each other. Someone said, “VP, rest assured, we will do our best.”

Liang Ran nodded. She didn’t want to think about whether these words were sincere or perfunctory. This project was a test, a test for her employees, and at the same time, a test from Ji Xuan for her.

She left after giving out the mission.

The others remained in the meeting room, their expressions not looking good.

“She’s just a pretty face. If she didn’t hook up with Ji Xuan, who does she think she is? She was putting pressure on us the moment she came back. I’m afraid she has forgotten that she’s not the biggest shareholder of this company.” A loud voice said.

The surrounding group immediately looked at him curiously. “Is it true? Did she really hook up with Ji Xuan of the Ji Corporation?”

“Or what?” the man said disdainfully. “Didn’t you see the marks on her neck? It was so intense. It seems that the rumored Mr. Ji is not a gentle person. If she can get this project, she probably won’t escape suffering.”

The others sighed. There were several women present who felt uneasy hearing such remarks about a female colleague. Whatever Liang Ran had done, it was uncomfortable to hear someone speak ill of a woman like that.

A slightly older female manager spoke up, “Alright, let’s go and prepare. VP Liang is not joking around. Do you want to leave?”

The middle-aged man who spoke earlier rolled his eyes in embarrassment. He was afraid of being fired and did not say anything more.

After Liang Ran came out, she didn’t rush to leave. She listened to all the voices in the meeting room and left calmly.

Back in the office, she sat weakly in her office chair, exhausted.

She hadn’t slept well last night and had heard a lot of unpleasant voices this morning. She had to reorganize the entire company, which would require more energy.

In any case, she would do what needed to be done step by step.

Liang Ran turned on her computer and worked until 11:30 am when Ji Xuan called.

“Get ready, I’ll have Guan Shen come pick you up in a moment,” said Ji Xuan.

Liang Ran responded with a weak “Mm.”

After a moment of silence, Ji Xuan asked, “It’s not your first time handling this job, is it? Why is it such a hassle?”

Liang Ran knew that he had misunderstood. She said, “It’s not because of work. It’s because of you.”

Ji Xuan was speechless.

Liang Ran said seriously, “Mr. Ji, please be moderate in the future. Who can stand you being like this?”

“Liang Ran!” Ji Xuan sounded a little angry. “Wait for Guan Shen to pick you up. I’m hanging up.”

Liang Ran looked at the phone that had been hung up and blinked lightly.

Why was he angry? She didn’t say anything.

On the other side, Ji Xuan hung up the phone with a very bad expression. He had put it on speaker just now. Other than him, Guan Shen was also in the office.

He looked at Guan Shen gloomily.

Guan Shen wore glasses and all his emotions were hidden behind them. His voice had no fluctuations as he asked, “Any order, Mr. Ji?”

Ji Xuan looked away and said plainly, “Go to Liang Corporation and pick up Liang Ran.”

Guan Shen nodded and his expression remained unchanged throughout.

Liang Ran received Guan Shen’s call. After she came out, she subconsciously looked into the car.

Guan Shen opened the car door and said, “Mr. Ji isn’t here.”

Liang Ran was speechless.

Liang Ran coughed lightly and sat in the car.

“How’s Mr. Ji feeling today?” she asked softly after the car started.

“I don’t know,” Guan Shen replied expressionlessly, “Miss Liang can go and see for herself.”