Full Cup of Water - Chap 16

In the group, Xin Mu went to work when she felt like it and did not go to work when she did not feel like it. But her salary was extremely high, her bonuses were generous, and she was very powerful in the group. The average employee only assumes she gets these benefits because she was the daughter of a wealthy family. However, the old chairman was not a fool. How could he rest assured by condoning a useless and reckless daughter to harm the company?

Xin Mu was amazing, but her skills were not within the office. She looked like she was addicted to drowning herself in pleasure, but she was resourceful, often made valuable friends and inquired about useful information. She was also resolute, capable and practical.

For example, this time, Yuzhuo Group was reported to be using pirated teaching materials. Before the fire could start, the evidence was extinguished by her.

However, ordinary employees would not know this was to Xin Mu’s credit. They would think it was a routine inspection, and because the group had no fear of shadows, it passed calmly.

Of course, the senior officials knew the inside story. Director Chen was greedy for money, switched to pirated textbooks, and was reported. Xin Mu was well-informed and prepared in advance, allowing the group to pass the inspection safely.

To this end, the senior executives also held a meeting. For the reputation of the group, Director Chen’s affairs could not be exposed, and could only be dealt with privately.

However, the old man was more concerned about another thing. “Can you find out who reported it?”

Xin Mu said, “It was the people from “Qiushi Education” who did it.”

After she spoke, everyone’s faces changed slightly.

In fact, several people thought that Xin Simu had done this, including the mother-son pair, Xin Mu and Xin Qianyu. After all, Xin Qianyu’s entry into the Department of Education and Research was pushed forward by Xin Simu. And Xin Qianyu’s fall would be beneficial to Xin Simu. Xin Simu was a real power figure in the group, and it was reasonable that she had gotten evidence that Director Chen did something bad.

However, it turned out that the person who reported the piracy of the Yuzhuo Group was someone from Qiushi Education.

Qiushi Education was an old rival of the Yuzhuo Group. If it was them, it was understandable.

“How did Qiushi know about Lao Chen’s reselling of teaching materials?” The old man asked.

Xin Mu said, “When Lao Chen wanted to sell the genuine textbooks he had on hand, he went through the channel of a bookseller. That bookseller also had business contacts with Qiushi Education. Gradually, the tracks were revealed during a banquet. Once the president of Qiushi knew, he naturally would not miss this opportunity to strike us.”

The relatives, who were present, screamed, saying Lao Chen was so unkind to do such a shameless thing despite his many years of being an employee. On the other hand, Qiushi Education was also shameless, hitting us like this. We should give them a piece of our minds.

The old man laughed grimly and said, “We can’t control our own mice, and yet we blame others?”

When these words came out, everyone was silent.

Xin Qianyu was even more ashamed. “I’m sorry, Grandpa. It was because of my poor supervision.”

“Don’t just say you know it’s your mistake. You’re a young man and not well-versed in life affairs. Did you think it’s easy to be a leader?” The old man was not as pleasant as usual and criticized bluntly, “When you’re a leader, you have to be more proficient and detailed than your subordinates, watching them like an owl. Do you understand?”

“Yes, Grandpa taught me that,” Xin Qianyu nodded obediently. “l would definitely be an owl in the future. I won’t sleep at night and just stare at him.”

The old man pursed his mouth and said, “It’s okay to act cute at home. This is the company. Don’t be flippant!”

Xin Qianyu buried his head even lower. “I’m not acting cute. I’m serious. I will definitely pay more attention.”

Xin Mu only said, “Don’t blame him. He’s still a child.”

“If he’s still a child, stay home to be breastfed. Why is he coming out to work?” The old man was impolite to his daughter, speaking as needed.

Xin Mu could not say anything else.

At this time, Xin Simu said, “It’s not the first time that Lao Chen has done this, is it? He used to be like this, but I never discovered it. Thinking of that, I’m also wrong. An old-timer like me didn’t see it, let alone Xiaoyu. Therefore, I’m more in the wrong than Xiaoyu.”

Hearing what Xin Simu said, the old man calmed down a little, and said with a smile, “According to you, I’m older and even more in the wrong.”

Xin Simu smiled and said, “I didn’t say that.”

The old man also smiled easily.

The matter was over.

Xin Simu helped Xin Qianyu to mediate the situation. Xin Qianyu thanked her as he should and invited her to dinner. Xin Simu agreed. The restaurant where the two went was the “Koi Pond” where Xin Qianyu and Su Zhong went the last time.

Xin Qianyu’s feelings for Xin Simu were quite complicated. Xin Simu was Xin Qianyu’s cousin. They were very closely related and had known each other since they were young. But the two of them were always unable to become close. However, for a person like Xin Simu, even if you were not close to her, it was difficult to hate her. She was always very polite, kind, and smart, and had always been the kind of so-called “the other family’s child.” However, Xin Mu had never liked to compare her children with other people’s families like many parents.

Although Xin Mu was not the kind of mother who revolved around her children, she was indeed the kind of parent who felt “all the dolls in the world were not as good as my family.” Although Xin Simu’s grades and character were more in line with the public definition of “excellent” than Xin Qianyu, Xin Mu still felt that her child was better. “Xiao Mu is very good…but it’s just boring. Xiaoyu is still cuter.”

And now, both Xin Qianyu and Xin Simu had become candidates for heirs to huge wealth, and they became inexplicably hostile, but it seemed like these were all said by others. Xin Mu, Zhu Pu, Zhu Zhu, and other relatives all mentioned, The two of you will fight for family property. You are naturally opposed. Be careful that the other party trips you up!

Xin Qianyu also had some defences against Xin Simu, although Xin Simu seemed very friendly and had never targeted Xin Qianyu once. But Xin Qianyu seemed unable to avoid having the heart of a villain.

Even in this “piracy crisis”, Xin Qianyu was the first to suspect it was “his own family member” Xin Simu, not “old opponent” Qiushi Education.

Xin Qianyu looked at Xin Simu and thanked her earnestly, expressing gratitude for helping him turn the situation around in front of the old man.

“Don’t need to thank me,” Xin Simu replied, “Actually, I’m also helping myself.”

Xin Qianyu looked at Xin Simu curiously. “Why do you say that?”

“Did you suspect that I did something?” Xin Simu’s question was very sharp, but her tone was still gentle.

Xin Qianyu was stunned and did not know how to answer.

“It wasn’t just you. Probably, the old man also had doubts in his mind.” Xin Simu said, “I had to stand on your side to appear selfless.”

Xin Qianyu paused and after a while, said, “So it wasn’t you?”

He realized this question was rude, but he also felt he could actually ask Xin Simu so easily.

Xin Simu raised her eyes and said, “Are you saying that I did something to harm the interests of the group in order to attack you? Is that how you view me?” This was obviously a questioning sentence, but when it was uttered in Xin Simu’s voice, it was still soft and weak, elegant like a lotus in the wind.

Only then did Xin Qianyu really feel he was rude, and hurriedly apologized to the other party. “I’m sorry, cousin, I didn’t mean that.”

“It’s okay.” Xin Simu still had that gentle tone. “It’s okay, Xiaoyu.”

Xin Simu was so gentle, but Xin Qianyu was even more embarrassed. Xin Qianyu poured sake and punished himself with three cups. Xin Simu also took a sip, the soft words “It’s okay” still in her mouth. Xin Qianyu drank a few more cups and his face was steaming red. He thought of Su Zhong and his eyes became moist.

Xin Simu looked at his expression and said, “You seem a little distracted lately. What’s the reason?”

Xin Qianyu did not expect that even Xin Simu, who was unfamiliar with him, would notice his inattentiveness. Xin Qianyu smiled to himself. “Because of my boyfriend. We are now in a long-distance relationship.”

“Where is he?” Xin Simu asked.

Xin Qianyu said, “He’s in the United States.”

“Oh, that’s really far away.” Xin Simu said, “Do you like him very much?”

Xin Qianyu’s chest was stuffy. “Very much.”

Xin Simu pondered for a long time, then said, “The group has a project to be launched in the United States. Do you want to try it?”

Xin Qianyu’s heart jumped and his eyes widened. “What project?”

“I’ll go back and send you some information later.” Xin Simu replied, “You can take a look.”

Xin Simu spoke softly, but she was very decisive. When she went back, she immediately sent the information to Xin Qianyu. Xin Qianyu discovered the Yuzhuo Group wanted to obtain authorization from the AA International Examination Centre. In fact, this matter had been more or less discussed in the early stage, and the application process had basically reached the later stage. The group only needed to send a representative to the United States to agree on the details and sign a contract with the AA Examination Association to seal it.

Xin Qianyu discovered that this project was originally led by Xin Simu, who was also doing the preliminary work. Getting Xin Qianyu to sign the contract towards the end was like surrendering the fruits of victory. Xin Qianyu did not feel he was taking advantage of it but suspected the pie that fell from the sky was usually a trap.

When he returned to the office the next day, Xin Qianyu said to Xin Simu with a look of embarrassment, “This was originally your project. I’ll be embarrassed…”

Xin Simu’s eyes were gentle, but in fact, they were very sharp, as if she had already seen through Xin Qianyu’s thoughts. Xin Simu said, “The project manager is still me. You’re just going to sign a contract. How can you be embarrassed?”

Xin Qianyu was hesitant. “Yes, you’re the project manager, so shouldn’t you be the one to sign it?”

“I’m in charge of several projects,” Xin Simu said. “It’ll be impossible for me to rush to the front for every project.”

When Xin Simu said it this way, it made Xin Qianyu feel even more suspicious.

Speaking of which, the relationship between Xin Simu and Xin Qianyu was delicate. Even if Xin Simu did not harm Xin Qianyu, even if she was very graceful, how could she still give him experience?

Xin Qianyu smiled and began to wonder if there was a problem with this project.

Xin Simu seemed to be able to see through Xin Qianyu’s thoughts and just said, “If you don’t want to go, it’s okay. After all, you just got into trouble. If you make another mistake, there’ll be trouble. Better to stay at the headquarters and wait for the New Year.”

This was very interesting. Xin Simu practically said, “You good-for-nothing. If you don’t feel like doing it, then just quit”.

But there wasn’t any point saying it.

Xin Qianyu was arrogant and could not stand such provocation. However, after thinking about it for a long time, he was still hesitant, so he took the project information to discuss with Xin Mu.

Although mother and son did not usually communicate well when they met and only quarrelled, Xin Qianyu still believed in his mother the most when it came to critical moments.

Xin Mu glanced at the project and said, “I know this, it’s basically a done deal. We have done a lot of such projects, and generally, there’re no problems.”

Xin Qianyu was relieved and said, “So I can go?”

“Answer me first.” Xin Mu stared at Xin Qianyu sharply, “Are you going for the AA Exam Authorization, or are you going for Su Zhong?”

Xin Qianyu choked.

Looking at Xin Qianyu’s stifled expression, how could Xin Mu not understand? She sighed and said, “When you were late to take up your post at headquarters the last time, it was also because you wanted to stay with Su Zhong, right? At that time, you were worried about An Su by his side. What about now? Since you want to fly to the United States in such a hurry, is it because your family’s “outstanding stock” has been favoured by someone?”

It was really “Mother knows best”. Xin Qianyu did not know what to say, so he could only look at Xin Mu.

Xin Mu gnashed her teeth in anger. “You have such good talent and resources, but spend all your time and energy on beating mistresses up? What’s the problem with you?”