Chapter 35: A New Executive (I)

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation

Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Mu Zhilan always knew the perfect time to speak. “It’s about time, Chen’er and Hao’er should be getting ready to leave for work. It’s Chen’er first day at the office, so better not be late.”

“Yeah, it’s already half-past seven. The traffic is the worst on Mondays, too. Uncle, let’s hurry.” Mu Yuhao’s ability to conform to a person’s will was assimilated from Mu Zhilan since childhood.

“Father, Elder Sister, we’ll take our leave now.”

Mu Yuhao lightly kissed his mother’s cheek, smiled, and said, “Goodbye, Grandfather. Goodbye, Mother!”

Mu Zhilan’s gaze remained on them until they were no longer in sight. She then moved to the seat next to her father, sat down, and gently coaxed him, “Father, you know Chen’er’s personality. Why do you still provoke him?”

“Hrmph. This besmirched personality. Hao’er clearly has the same—” Noticing Mu Zhilan’s stare, Mu Zhenhua immediately rephrased, “It doesn’t resemble anyone in the family!”

Mu Zhilan shook her head and laughed. “Father, it’s obvious Chen’er bears the most resemblance to you. He’s exactly like you when you were young. You keep insisting on eliciting such unhappiness in him.”

Their personalities were so similar that it sparked many conflicts. 

“Nonsense, no one resembles that brat. I was very popular with the ladies during my younger days; he’s as stubborn as rocks in a latrine pit. What girl would go for that? Lan’er, do you think it’s possible that he likes men? Or is he hiding some other embarrassing circumstances? He’s already in his thirties; it’s impossible that he has no women in his life at all.”

When the two brats were not around, Mu Zhenhua’s manner of conduct reverted to this in front of his beloved daughter. His dearest daughter was a mirror image of his late wife. Her personality was identical to her as well; gentle like a lamb. This type of woman was most suited to soften such a stubborn man.

“Father, didn’t you only had Mother in your life as well? Even since childhood, Chen’er knows what he likes and dislikes very well. He’s merely waiting for ‘the one’. Just let him decide for himself.”

“Even if he likes men?” Mu Zhanhua’s nostrils flared as he glared disapprovingly. 

Mu Zhilan chuckled. Although she did have this suspicion in the past, it was hard to believe that her father had said it out loud. “Not to worry, I’ve asked him about it. Chen’er wouldn’t keep things from me.”

“That Li girl really can’t make the cut?”

Mu Zhilan shook her head and proceeded to help Mu Zhenhua up from his chair. “Well, that girl was a little unreliable. I’ll accompany you for a walk in the garden. Let’s be at ease and leave the fates of our children and grandchildren to themselves.”

“How can I be at ease? My boy is the best; handsome and talented. I can’t just let some girl have him that easily.”

“Now who were you calling a little brat a moment ago?”

“You little—”

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The landmark of S City’s CBD was a towering skyscraper office building. The top floors were not visible in such low-pressure weather.

Based on current property prices in S City, an office building of this size and at this location would fetch sky-high prices. This was Chenyu Tower, formerly known as Mushi Tower.

On this day, the high-level executives of Chenyu International gathered in the main lobby, awaiting the new chairman of the company. It was a significant event with major fanfare. Many executives had mixed feelings and some even pulled out all the stops to avoid attending.

All employees were informed to come to the office half an hour earlier. Everyone from middle management and below was already clocked in.

However, these employees were obviously not the ones who were welcoming the new chairman. The top-level executives were.