Chapter 262 A Good Play
Xia Ning finishes her words. She presses the loudspeaker. Someone’s voice is heard at once.
The speaker speaks in a very low voice. He sounds very cautious. However, it is easy to identify that the speaker is Guo Jiezhong.
“Recently, it is a little tense in the Entertainment Department. Don’t call me again. I will send you the news as requested. You can pay attention to your email. By the way, tell He Can arrange last month’s payment into my account. The situation changes. I send you a piece of news, and you need to pay for that at once.”
“Don’t talk nonsense! I also hold some shares over there. I am not being inconsiderate. A clear account is a basis to make cooperation possible!”
The recorded conversation continues. It is very quiet in the meeting room. Guo Jiezhong turns pale and gives out cold sweats.
When it ends, Xia Ning presses the stop button. She turns to Guo Jiezhong, “Supervisor Guo, if you feel suspicious about the realness of the recording, I can send it to be verified by the relative department. As to He Can…” Xia Ning pauses. She takes out a file, “He is a director of a small gossipy magazine. It is found out that you and he are partners. However, you are always very cautious. During all the years, you continuously changed your cell phone number, while the money you got didn’t go into the deposit card under your name. So, it is hard to find the evidence. You may be curious why I can record your conversation. Are you?”
It is completely revealed. Guo Jiezhong curls his lips tightly. He wipes the cold sweats on his forehead. He grits his teeth and lifts to look at Xia Ning, “Yes. I am curious. Xia Ning, what did you do to get the recording?”
“To be honest, I don’t want to play any tricks on anybody. I am working in World Era Weekly. I am a part of it and I have to try my best to do my job well. What you did has harmed the benefit of the Weekly. I have to stop that. Caution doesn’t work forever. I was away these days. You had a conversation with the man and it was heard by someone. You may not ask who this someone is. I am not going to tell you. You must have sold a lot of information. I have called the police. I believe they will be here very soon. Any objections, you may keep and tell in court.”
Then, as if she remembers something, Xia Ning adds, “By the way, I want to remind you that it has nothing to do with Assistant Fang. Don’t make blind guesses.”
Guo Jiezhong’s hands are slightly trembling. He stealthily glances at Gu Luan. His eyes gleam with something unusual.
At the time, Assistant Zhou’s phone rings. She takes up her phone and speaks in a low voice. She is suddenly shocked. She lifts to look at Gu Luan.
Gu Luan understands. He turns to Guo Jiezhong, “Supervisor Guo, thank you for your contribution to the World Era Weekly in the past ten years. Zhou, lead Supervisor Guo away.”
“Yes, Director.” Zhou responds. She walks to Guo Jiezhong, “Supervisor Guo, please come with me.”
Guo Jiezhong closes his eyes to take a deep breath. He was very cautious and lived in fear all these years. Now, he feels a kind of relief instead.
Zhou walks away with Guo Jiezhong. Gu Luan looks around the audience. He takes up the coffee for a sip, “Director Xia, your department is lack of two supervisors. Do you have any plans?”
Xia Ning closes the file in her hand. She thinks for a while, “Some days ago, I went to Assistant Fang’s home. I knew the situation of his family. It is really hard for him these years. Considering that he has been working hard in the Weekly, I suggest promoting him to be the substitute of supervisor of the Editing Section. In addition, I suggest that World Era Weekly does something to help him.”
Actually, Fang Zheng found out Guo Jiezhong’s secret three years ago. But because of his grandmother’s illness, he was threatened. Guo Jiezhong gave him some money, which he has never used. Normally, Fang Zheng kept the secret from telling. He is supposed to take some responsibility for that. However, Xia Ning understands his helplessness. If it is possible, she wants to give him another chance.
Actually, she can give Fang Zheng the chance.
Gu Luan thinks for a while, “As regards Assistant Fang’s family, World Era Weekly can give some help. But as to the promotion to be the substitute of supervisor of Editing Section…” Gu Luan turns to Xia Ning. His eyes gleam with wisdom. How can he not understand what Xia Ning thinks?
He knew what Guo Jiezhong did long ago. He didn’t take any actions because he wanted to make use of Guo Jiezhong to clean up some obstacles. This is an agreement between Guo Jiezhong and him. He is not clear whether Guo Jiezhong understands his meaning. If Guo Jiezhong had been a little clever, he wouldn’t have done such stupid things!
Guo Jiezhong is too ambitious. He wants to kick Xia Ning out…Ha. He can help him climb up. He can also destroy him.
He wonders whether Guo Jiezhong realizes the real reasons for his failure.
In Gu Luan’s opinion, Fang Zheng is not to be kept in the company. Fang Zheng has too many weak points. However, …
“OK. I agree. He will be the substitute of the supervisor of the Editing Section for probation of two months.”
Xia Ning gives a sigh of relief in her heart, “There is another issue. We still need a supervisor for the Journalist Section. I will send you a recommendation letter for the candidates. Please check and think it over.”
“OK.” Gu Luan responds at once, “We will discuss the arrangement of the Entertainment Department after the meeting.”
Xia Ning understands and she doesn’t say anything else.
Gu Luan sips the coffee. He makes a cough, “As to the selection of excellent employee, does anybody have any disagreements?”
Since Xia Ning has performed such a show in front of everyone, no one has disagreements again. Wan Liqing grits her teeth angrily. She is clear that the show is obviously a trick of Gu Luan.
He is partial to Xia Ning. He is providing strategies to Xia Ning!
Gu Luan doesn’t change. But time does. Five years ago, he did so to protect Wan Liqing and was considerate to her in all aspects…
Wan Liqing feels her heart aching badly as if it is cut by a knife. She hates Xia Ning. She is jealous!
She comes back now. She will take back Gu Luan’s love for her. She has nothing now. For her future happiness, she will go against Xia Ning till the end.
Wait and see!
Xia Ning becomes an excellent employee of World Era Weekly of year xx. This is decided on the day.
In the Director’s Office, Gu Luan is making coffee. He looks relaxed. Xia Ning sits on the sofa near the desk. Comparing with Gu Luan’s leisure and good mood, she seems a little overcautious.
The coffee is ready. Gu Luan passes a cup of it to Xia Ning, “Let me know if it is sweet enough.”
Xia Ning holds the coffee on her hand. She smiles embarrassedly, “Actually, you don’t need to make it deliberately for me. I know you always like black coffee.”
“No. I changed my taste. In addition, black coffee is bad for health.” Gu Luan says. He takes a sip of the coffee and lifts his eyebrows. It is sweet and smells fragrant.
That is what he likes.
Xia Ning thinks for a while. She puts down the coffee, “Thank you for your help. Without your help, Guo Jiezhong won’t give up so easily…”
Gu Luan lifts his hand to interrupt Xia Ning, “We have handed over the Guo Jiezhong issue to the police. We don’t need to talk about him here. I am worried that you have lost two supervisors these days. Though there is already a candidate for one, you still need someone to be the other supervisor. I wonder who you want to recommend to me?”
Xia Ning curls her lips. As a matter of fact, the one she wants to recommend may be related to the benefit of some department. It is not easy to deal with.
However, in her opinion, the supervisor of the Journalists Section has to be that person.
She discusses it with Gu Luan in private, because she will need Gu Luan to help in the negotiation.
She takes this move totally for the development of her career.
Xia Ning lifts her eyes and says decisively, “It is Li Baoer.”
Gu Luan lifts his eyebrows. He mildly smiles, “It is Baoer. To be honest, even if you don’t ask for her, I am going to transfer her to your department.”
Xia Ning is confused, “Why does Director Gu say so?”
Gu Luan gives a light sigh. He puts down the coffee and slowly says, “Recently, Liqing has some emotional problems. Baoer is hard there. It has been five years. Liqing still doesn’t change. She brings emotions to her work. If Baoer still stays under her, I wonder when Baoer can take a break.”
What Gu Luan says makes Xia Ning’s heart aching. Baoer is suffering under Wan Liqing? Why doesn’t she know?
“Director, you won’t think that I am making my gang, will you?”
Gu Luan bursts in laughter, “That’s silly. Working people all have their groups. As long as it benefits the company and produces the best efficiency, it is a working group. Ning, don’t worry. I won’t go against things benefiting the company.”
“However, Director Wan may have some disagreements on the transfer. I am worried that Director Wan will argue with you and cause difficulties for you.”
“Difficulties show up every day and we have to deal with them. I understand what Liqing thinks. However, there are some things happened once but never. Now, I attach the importance to my career. As to other things…I will think about them later.”
“OK. Thank you, Director.” Xia Ning says. At the time, her phone rings for a message. She says, “Excuse me, I need to read a message.”
It is from Yi Yunrui：Why did you go to work? Aren’t you on a leave? I am going to pick you up now!
Xia Ning is shocked. She texts back at once: No need. I am fine. I have to deal with some things in the company. I will go back after I finish.
Very soon, Yi Yunrui replies with a message: Text me after you finish. I will go to pick you up.
Xia Ning feels helpless. She texts: OK.
“Is it Commander Yi?” Gu Luan asks.
Xia Ning feels a little surprised, wondering how Gu Luan know the messages are from Yi Yunrui.
Gu Luan is aware of Xia Ning’s confusion. He smiles, “The expressions on your face tell me that.”
Xia Ning feels embarrassed. She puts the phone aside, “Excuse me. Basically, that is all I want to discuss with you. I may go back to work.”
“You are on leave today. You can go back to rest. Health is important.”
Xia Ning shakes her head, “There is nothing serious. Asking for leave is an overreaction.”
Saying this, Xia Ning stands up. She is going to turn around when she suddenly feels dizzy. She loses her balance and falls to the ground.
Gu Luan is shocked. He rushes to hold Xia Ning and asks anxiously, “Are you OK?”
Xia Ning feels everything rotating. She wants to say OK. But she feels her body weak and can’t say anything.
At the time, the door of the Director Office is opened all of a sudden.