NFBE Chapter 492 The Orphan Girl Who Will No Longer Be Manipulated (18)
Chapter 492 The Orphan Girl Who Will No Longer Be Manipulated (18)
Mu Xingbang has no intention of pursuing the matter of Mu Zhou being targeted by the company over the past six months.
That's why he took the opportunity at the dinner table this morning to give his son and daughter-in-law a heads-up.
They were also warned to stop when they had enough.
He can pretend that the past never happened, but from now on, the family must live in harmony.
He will make it up to Mu Zhou and ensure her wealth for the rest of her life.
Mu Xingbang believes this is the best possible outcome.
Mu Zhou, standing beside him, remained silent.
She understood that Mu Xingbang knew everything, but he intended to smooth things over.
So she doesn't mention what happened back then, nor does she mention being targeted at the company.
At this time, Mu Xingbang felt the strongest sense of guilt and desire to make amends to her.
She decided to wait and see how things unfolded, and then receive what she was entitled to.
The father and daughter each had their own thoughts, and they continued until they arrived at the company.
*
The fact that Mu Zhou and Mu Xingbang rode in the same car to work caused a huge uproar in the group.
In an instant, almost everyone's gaze turned to Mu Zhou, and everyone's expression varied.
In the elevator, Mu Xingbang noticed Mu Zhou's stiffness and his tone softened unusually:
"Don't be afraid, you are my daughter, and everyone will find out eventually."
Mu Zhou nodded, a smile of complete trust slowly spreading across his lips.
Faced with numerous scrutinizing and curious gazes, she naturally felt a certain dependence on Mu Xingbang.
Mu Xingbang clearly enjoyed his daughter's closeness and trust in him, and his fatherly heart overflowed instantly.
"Zhouzhou, I've reviewed your previous project proposal, and it's very well done. Since your department manager has resigned, you will be taking over as the department manager starting today."
Mu Zhou was surprised and instinctively wanted to refuse:
"I'm too inexperienced, isn't this inappropriate?"
"Don't worry if there's anything inappropriate. I'll assign someone to assist you. Besides, you're my daughter. If I say it's appropriate, then it's appropriate."
Mu Xingbang is the symbol of power in Lianzhong Group, possessing the highest decision-making authority.
Appointing Mu Zhou directly to the position of manager of an important department was also to let others know how much he valued Mu Zhou.
Mu Xingbang's arrangements were very thoughtful and meticulous, and he successfully detected a hint of affection in Mu Zhou's eyes.
In an instant, a long-lost sense of accomplishment welled up inside me.
At his age and status, he has had a very smooth life, both in his career and personal life, and it is difficult for him to feel a sense of accomplishment.
Ke Muzhou's appearance rekindled a sense of heroism in him, a desire to save others.
Mu Zhou was naturally happy to cooperate.
*
In less than half a day, news of Mu Zhou's appointment as the planning department manager spread throughout the Lianzhong Group.
At the same time, her identity was also made public.
The chairman personally admitted at the meeting that Mu Zhou was his daughter with his second wife.
Although no one knows when the chairman remarried, since he said so, it is a fact, and no one dares to question it.
This caused a huge uproar.
Especially the planning department.
Initially, under Manager Chen's leadership, the entire department cooperated in bullying Mu Zhou. Now, Mu Zhou has suddenly turned the tables and become their leader, even the daughter of the big boss. Now they are starting to panic and don't know what to do.
Although Lianzhong has rules and regulations that prevent people from acting recklessly, like Manager Chen, most people in the planning department have made many mistakes and have been exposed in their work.
If caught, the outcome will be the same as Manager Chen's: being fired and having the incident reported throughout the industry.
Since Mu Zhou took over, his attitude has not changed much, which makes them even more uneasy.
As a result, several people submitted their resignations in just one afternoon.
Rather than leaving in a dishonorable way, it's better to resign voluntarily.
The rest remained anxious.
Mu Zhou didn't have much time to care about their anxiety. After all, she knew these colleagues well. Apart from a very few who were serious about their work, the rest were just slacking off.
Those with problems will be punished according to the rules and regulations; those with an improper attitude will be gradually marginalized; and those who resign will be let go.
She won't keep someone who annoys her around every day.
So in just one day, Mu Zhou successfully took control of the entire planning department.
*
A day at the company goes by quickly.
When Mu Zhou left work, he did not go with Mu Xingbang.
"I want to go back to the orphanage."
She said this to Mu Xingbang.
Mu Xingbang could probably understand how she felt at that moment.
Having suddenly found her family, perhaps she still needs to say goodbye to the orphanage that raised her.
Moreover, when faced with major changes, people tend to return to more familiar places.
This will make her feel safer.
He would find it strange if Mu Zhou adapted to life in the Mu family so quickly.
So he patted Mu Zhou's shoulder affectionately:
"It's good to go back and take a look. I had someone donate one million to the orphanage in your name. Remember to have the driver take you there."
"Thank you."
Mu Zhou watched Mu Xingbang leave before heading to the orphanage.
Her purpose in going there today was certainly not, as Mu Xingbang thought, to find a quiet place.
*
Nearly an hour and a half later, Mu Zhou arrived at the orphanage.
The dean had received advance notice, and his attitude completely changed after meeting Mu Zhou.
His mouth was constantly full of thanks and flattery.
Mu Zhou felt somewhat lost and unaccustomed to this change, so he made an excuse to go for a walk to find some peace and quiet.
The orphanage is located in a somewhat remote area, far from the hustle and bustle of the city center.
Mu Zhou walked along the path toward the mountain behind.
There's a small hill behind the orphanage, not very high, and not much of a view.
When we were little, the orphanage wasn't so strict, and a few of the older kids would sneak out and run around in the mountains.
Mu Zhou naturally came out with them as well.
She quickly reached the mountaintop by following the path she remembered, sat on a large rock, and silently gazed at the surrounding scenery in a daze.
At this moment, Mu Zhou was wearing a loose-fitting white shirt and slim-fit jeans.
It's still her favorite style, but the texture of the clothes has changed dramatically from before.
She placed her hands on either side of her body, her long legs casually stretched out.
Moments later, raindrops began to fall from the sky.
The gentle breeze that had been blowing was now stronger.
The soft fabric of the shirt clung to her body in the wind, fully revealing Mu Zhou's slender waist.
She instinctively covered her head with her hand.
The rain didn't look like it was going to stop anytime soon, so she prepared to go down the mountain.
Just then, slow footsteps approached from behind.
Along with the howling wind came a familiar yet chilling sense of danger.
A few drops of rain hit his face, and Mu Zhou's body froze.
The man's scent was so familiar that she hesitated to turn around.
How could it be him?
In the original storyline, it should have been Jiang Yan who appeared...
Mu Zhou was disheveled in the wind.
It wasn't until a black umbrella was held over her head, as if she were sitting on pins and needles, that Mu Zhou had no choice but to stiffly turn around.
As she turned around, her long hair was blown about by the wind, with a few strands falling onto the man's chest.
The person who arrived was none other than Gu Yanli.
Gu Yanli's striking features appeared particularly aloof amidst the bleak wind and rain.
He looked down at the stray hair on his chest.