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"System, sign in!"
"Ding! Detected that the main characters Yu Xinlei and Yin Shangdong from 'Corner with Love' and supporting character Xi Xian are near the host. Congratulations, host, you have obtained:"
Master-level piano skills
15% stake in the Yin Group
100 million in cash.
Hearing about the reward he received, Su Chang wasn't too surprised. The only thing that piqued his interest was the master-level piano skills. He decided that he definitely had to get a piano in the future, otherwise it would be a waste of his skills.
Judging from how the two interacted, Su Chang guessed that Yu Xinlei's family was probably going to go bankrupt. Those parents who ruined their daughter were really something else. He remembered that when he watched this TV series, he initially wanted to slap Yu Xinlei, and later he wanted to slap her parents. The one who ended up the worst off was probably Yin Shangdong. As a kind and excellent rich second-generation, he couldn't even compare to a poor boy who was just a little handsome and could draw. It was a plot twist that the editor must have had a brain fart.
Thinking of Yin Shangdong, Su Chang wondered whether he should help Yin Shangdong or simply take Yu Xinlei away. Although he was a little reluctant, wasn't this something he couldn't control? Su Chang was very interested in conquering this kind of proud and arrogant woman.
Su Chang shook her head. Why think so much now? She went back to the kitchen and got busy. Before long, she brought out the dishes and served the three of them.
As soon as they arrived at the private room, Yin Shangdong and Yu Xinlei's cheerful voices rang out. Su Chang knocked on the door and went in after hearing the invitation.
With all the dishes served, Su Chang did not rush to leave.
"The three of you, please try it and see if there's anything that needs improvement?" Su Chang said with a smile.
Yin Shangdong and Yu Xinlei nodded in agreement and picked up their chopsticks to try it.
"Mmm, this dish is absolutely delicious! It's even better than the food in Michelin-starred restaurants abroad." Yin Shangdong said with a satisfied expression as he ate, "President Su, your cooking skills are truly as President Tan said, absolutely superb!"
Yu Xinlei chimed in, "Yes, this dish is really delicious. The texture and flavor are just right. I've never had it in Shanghai before, which is such a pity." Her face was beaming with a happy smile.
Xi Xian sat to one side, glancing at Yin Shangdong every now and then while taking care of Yu Xinlei. Hearing the happy look on Yin Shangdong and Yu Xinlei's faces, a hint of jealousy flashed in her eyes, but she quickly concealed it.
Su Chang felt very happy after hearing Yin Shangdong and Yu Xinlei's praise.
He smiled and said, "Thank you for the compliment. If you like it, you are welcome to come and visit us often."
Yin Shangdong and Yu Xinlei exchanged a glance and then nodded together.
"That's great, we're in for a treat!" Yin Shangdong said.
“Yes, we’ll definitely be a regular customer from now on,” Yu Xinlei added.
Su Chang didn't linger any longer, said goodbye to the two of them, and left.
Chapter 45 Guan Juer's Wronged Feelings
At 8 p.m., after finishing the last order, Su Chang did not calculate her income. She simply told Xiao Cai to clean up before heading back to Joyful Song.
When Su Chang got home, Jiang Lai wasn't there, so he decided to take a shower and rest. After all, he had spent the whole day in the kitchen, and although he had only cooked five meals, he was covered in the smell of cooking oil.
Just as Su Chang came out of the shower, the doorbell rang urgently. Su Chang thought Jiang Lai had forgotten her keys, so she went to open the door wearing a bathrobe. After all, given their relationship, it didn't matter if she dressed casually at home.
As soon as the door opened, Su Chang was dumbfounded. Guan Juer, with tears in her eyes, rushed into Su Chang's arms and called out in a pitiful voice, "Brother Su Chang."
Su Chang was stunned by the sudden embrace, but after calming down, he patted Guan Juer on the back.
"Guan Guan, what's wrong? Tell Brother Su Chang, and he'll help you get revenge."
"Brother Su Chang, I'm so wronged..." Guan Juer still held onto Su Chang tightly, as if this was her safe haven, the only place where she could feel warmth.
"Ahem..." Su Chang coughed awkwardly twice and gently patted Guan Juer's head: "Okay, Brother Su Chang knows that our Guan Guan has been wronged. Why don't we go inside and talk? It's not convenient to stand at the door."
Guan Juer realized what had happened and immediately left Su Chang's embrace, her face flushed with embarrassment as she lowered her head, not daring to look at him: "I'm sorry, Brother Su Chang, I didn't mean to..."
"Haha! It's alright, I'd be more than happy to have our beautiful Guan Guan hug me. Come in, sit on the sofa for a while." Looking at the obedient Guan Juer, Su Chang's protective instincts surged, thinking that no matter what grievances Guan Juer suffered, he would get his revenge.
The two sat down on the sofa. Su Chang handed Guan Juer a tissue and then made two cups of tea. He didn't really like coffee, especially so late at night. After Guan Juer calmed down, Su Chang asked, "Guan Guan, tell me, who bullied you? Tell your brother Su Chang, and he'll help you get revenge."
"Brother Su Chang, here's what happened. Today, a colleague of mine said she wasn't feeling well, so she asked me to help her with a report... and then... our manager scolded me and made me write a self-criticism."
After listening to Guan Juer's description, Su Chang roughly understood the situation. Guan Juer's colleague, Michelle, was sick and gave Guan Juer an unfinished report to help her complete. In the end, there was a mistake in a number in the first half that Michelle had compiled, and Guan Juer did not check it. She signed it and handed it to the manager, and as a result, Guan Juer was scolded and asked to write a self-criticism.
Su Chang recalled this plot from a previous TV series. Michelle was a scheming woman. She wasn't sick at all; she had gone to a hotel with other department leaders. Guan Juer was too kind and naive, and she really didn't have much work experience. Her department manager wanted to get rid of Michelle, the scheming woman, which is why he publicly scolded Guan Juer and made her write a self-criticism.
Seeing Guan Juer's aggrieved and heartbroken appearance, Su Chang sighed that she was truly a hothouse flower bud, unlike them, who were like cacti, having endured the sun and rain.
"Guan Guan, don't cry. Tell me first, do you think Michelle made you feel wronged, or did your manager make you feel wronged?" Su Chang asked in her gentlest voice.
"Waaah... Su Chang, I'm so wronged. I was just helping out, why is Michelle okay while I have to write a self-criticism? If it gets in my file, won't I be unable to stay at the company after my internship?" Guan Juer cried even harder as she spoke.
"Haha! Guan Guan, if I told you that your manager criticized you and made you write a self-criticism in front of so many people just to keep you in the company, would you still feel wronged?"
Upon hearing Su Chang's words, Guan Juer was so shocked that she forgot to cry.
"How could this be? Brother Su Chang, you're not lying to me, are you?" Guan Juer looked at Su Chang with a puzzled expression.
“Actually, your manager probably wanted to fire Michelle, but she must have connections in the company, so your manager used this method. Think about it, you were criticized and made to write a self-criticism because of her mistake, but she didn’t get any punishment. What will the other colleagues think? And I guess Michelle doesn’t get along with the other colleagues, right?” Su Chang patiently explained to Guan Juer.
"Ah... Su Chang, how did you know that Michelle doesn't get along with her other colleagues? I didn't tell you." Guan Juer asked Su Chang with a blank look on her face.
"You," Su Chang pinched Guan Juer's cute cheek affectionately, making Guan Juer blush. Then she explained, "Guan Guan, didn't I just say that Michelle definitely has connections in the company? And people with connections like that are usually not very popular with their colleagues, unless their connections are really strong and everyone tries to curry favor with them. But if her connections were really strong, she wouldn't still be just an intern."
After listening to Su Chang's explanation, Guan Juer felt it made a lot of sense and nodded unconsciously. Then, as if she remembered something, she frowned.
"Wait a minute, Su Chang, if the manager wanted to keep me, why did he make me write a self-criticism? If it goes into my file, how will I have any chance to stay at the company?"
"Hehe! This is also one of your manager's schemes. First, only in this way can everyone hate Michelle and ostracize her, making it impossible for her to stay. Second, it's to see if you have anyone in your family who can guide you. If you do, then he will keep you. If not, it doesn't matter to him whether you stay or not."
"Ah... Su Chang, how does our manager know if my family members can mentor me?" Guan Juer still looked confused.
"Hehe!" Su Chang ruffled Guan Juer's hair: "Actually, it all depends on how you write this self-criticism. First of all, you must write this self-criticism, and you must write it well. You must clearly explain all the causes and consequences, and finally, you must point out your manager's handling of the matter. In fact, many people think his methods are a bit underhanded. Do you think she would dare to put this self-criticism in your file if you write it like this?"
"Are there so many intricacies involved? Brother Su Chang, you're amazing!" Guan Juer looked at Su Chang with admiration.
"It's alright. You'll understand once you've experienced more. So, are you still feeling wronged, Guan Guan?" Su Chang asked with a smile.
"Yes, Brother Su Chang, I'm not wronged anymore." Guan Juer nodded. "Thank you, Brother Su Chang. Otherwise, I wouldn't know what to do."
"It's alright, feel free to come to me if you have any problems in the future." Su Chang patted Guan Juer on the shoulder.
After saying goodbye to Su Chang, Guan Juer went back to write her self-criticism. Su Chang, on the other hand, remembered that Guan Juer's company was called Yixin Wealth. She had received 65% of Yixin Wealth's shares when she signed in before, so she could be considered the actual person in charge of the company. It seemed that she would have to go and stand up for Guan Juer tomorrow. Otherwise, if the company was full of such petty scheming, it would not be conducive to the company's development. She also needed to properly cultivate her future woman.
Chapter Forty-Six: Venting Anger for Guan Juer
The next morning, Jiang Lai left home after breakfast. Su Chang, unusually, changed into a formal suit and even wore a watch. He took the keys to his Aston Martin ONE77 and went downstairs to apartment 2202. As soon as he knocked on the door, Fan Shengmei appeared in front of him, which surprised her, since Su Chang had never been to the 22nd floor before.
"Su Chang, is something the matter?"
"Hello, Sister Fan. Is Guan Guan there?" Su Chang replied with a smile.
"Oh, looking for Guan Guan? She's having breakfast." Hearing that Su Chang was looking for Guan Juer, she couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. However, after Su Chang's attitude towards her during the last sea trip, she didn't have too many thoughts about Su Chang anymore. Then she called out towards the door, "Guan Guan, Su Chang is looking for you."
"Woo-woo...Coming." A muffled response came from inside the door, followed by hurried footsteps. Guan Juer appeared in front of Su Chang with half a slice of bread in her hand.
"Brother Su Chang, is there something you need?"
"I have some business at your company today. Would you like to come with me?" Su Chang said with a smile when he saw Guan Juer's flustered appearance.
"Ah, then Brother Su Chang, wait for me a moment, I'll be right there." Without waiting for Su Chang's reply, she rushed back to her room and came out with a bag less than two minutes later: "Brother Su Chang, let's go."
"Alright, let's go." Su Chang shook his head helplessly and led Guan Juer toward the elevator.
Just then, the door to room 2201 opened, and Andy came out. Seeing Guan Juer behind Su Chang, she called out, "Guan Guan, I'm going to the company now. I'll take you."
"Ah, Sister Andy." Guan Juer turned around when she heard the voice and saw Andy. She waved her hand apologetically and said, "Sister Andy, Brother Su Chang has something to do at our company today, so I'm going to work in his car."
"I see." Andy nodded casually, then looked at Su Chang with curiosity and asked, "Su Chang, what brings you to Guan Guan's company?"
"Yeah, I need to go to their company to take care of some things." Just then, the elevator arrived, and Su Chang conveniently blocked the elevator door with one hand: "Let's go downstairs first."
The three of them got on the elevator, and Andy didn't press the matter further. She wasn't one to pry into things, and if it weren't for Su Chang, she probably wouldn't have asked at all. Guan Juer also wanted to ask Su Chang what he was doing at her company, but since Andy was still there, she felt too embarrassed to ask.
Upon arriving at the underground parking lot, Andy and Guan Juer were both surprised to see Su Chang take out his keys and unlock the Aston Martin ONE77, but they didn't ask any further questions.
After Guan Juer got into the car, Su Chang and Andy waved goodbye and drove towards Yixin Wealth.
"Brother Su Chang, what brings you to our company?" Guan Juer looked at Su Chang with a suspicious expression.
"Guan Guan, have you forgotten what Brother Su Chang told you yesterday?" Su Chang's lips curled up slightly, revealing a wicked smile.
"Huh? Brother Su Chang, what are you saying?" Guan Juer looked at Su Chang with a blank expression.
"Hey! Guan Guan, you really hurt my feelings. You didn't take what I said to heart at all." Su Chang sighed, pretending to be sad.
"Huh?" Guan Guan was immediately embarrassed and at a loss.
Seeing this, Su Chang stopped teasing her, smiled slightly, and gently patted Guan Juer's head.
"Alright, I was just kidding. You'll see when the time comes."
"Okay, Su Chang, you're so mean." Guan Juer pouted, looking out the window with an unhappy expression. She decided not to talk to Su Chang for the rest of the journey. Yes, she would talk to him after getting off the bus.
Su Chang just smiled slightly and didn't try to coax her. This little girl was quite cute when she got angry.
Su Chang's car slowly stopped downstairs at Yixin Wealth Building. Several people in formal attire were standing downstairs. Guan Juer was surprised to find that these people were all senior executives of the company, with the general manager in the lead.
As soon as the car stopped, the general manager strode towards it, a warm smile on his face and a hint of expectation in his eyes. Guan Juer watched the general manager nervously, her hands unconsciously clenching the hem of her clothes, her lips trembling slightly.
Su Chang patted Guan Juer on the shoulder and said softly, "Don't be nervous, relax." His voice was calm and gentle, giving Guan Juer a sense of comfort.
Guan Juer took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down, and greeted the general manager with a smile: "Hello, General Manager!"
The general manager walked to the car, staring blankly at Guan Juer. He didn't recognize her, but after a moment's surprise, he smiled and replied, "Hello! Welcome to the company with President Su." His gaze swept back and forth between Guan Juer and Su Chang, as if he were sizing them up.
Under Guan Juer's shocked gaze, Su Chang smiled and said, "Thank you for troubling you today, Mr. Li. I just came to visit. This is my friend Guan Juer, who works as an intern at the company."
Guan Juer nodded silently to the side. She noticed a hint of understanding flash in President Li's eyes, which puzzled her, but also made her less nervous.
"No, no, Mr. Su, let's go upstairs first."
"Ok."
Then, Mr. Li gestured for someone to help park the car, and then led Su Chang and Guan Juer into the company building. Guan Juer followed behind Su Chang and Mr. Li with her head down, amidst the surprised gazes of her colleagues, her mind seemingly lost in thought.
After entering the elevator, General Manager Li smiled and said to Su Chang, "General Manager Su, this is your first time visiting the company. The senior executives and shareholders are all looking forward to your guidance."
Su Chang nodded and looked at Guan Juer: "The company's affairs mainly depend on you, President Li, to take the helm. President Jiang should have contacted you, right? I also came here to check on Guan Juer's internship at the company." Guan Juer looked at Su Chang gratefully, knowing that Su Chang was supporting her.
Mr. Li quickly said, "Mr. Su, to be honest, I didn't know you had a friend who was an intern at our company. I think Ms. Guan is very outstanding. Why don't you just let her join us directly as a prospective manager and start with job rotation? What do you think?"
Mr. Li thought Guan Juer might be Su Chang's girlfriend and wanted her to oversee the company, so he made the suggestion. Su Chang also felt that Mr. Li was very good at handling things, which suited his wishes, so he smiled and said, "Okay, you can arrange it then. However, I heard that some bad things happened in the company yesterday, so I came with Guan Guan today to take a look."
Upon hearing Su Chang's words, President Li was immediately startled. He finally understood why Su Chang had come today—to support his girlfriend. Although he didn't know exactly what had happened, he immediately replied, "Don't worry, President Su, I'll have someone handle it right away."
Su Chang simply nodded slightly. Afterwards, President Li led Su Chang and Guan Juer to his office and then asked someone to find out what had happened to Guan Juer at the company.