Chapter 141: Dislikes none of them?

After leaving President Zheng's office, Xiao Xinhao returned to pack his things in a fit of rage.

Many colleagues witnessed this scene, and the company was immediately abuzz with discussion.

"What's wrong with him? He's not actually getting a promotion, is he?"

"Impossible. Look at Xiao Xinhao's defeated expression. If he were getting promoted, would he be packing his own things? He would have made us do the grunt work for him long ago."

"Look, he even packed his water cup."

"Damn, he hasn't been fired by President Zheng, has he?"

"Fired by President Zheng? Isn't he President Zheng's college classmate? And they're from the same hometown!"

"So what if they were college classmates? Is the company a place for favors?"

It wasn't until Xiao Xinhao left the company carrying a box that the many colleagues confirmed it.

Xiao Xinhao had truly been fired by Zheng Qian!

"President Zheng is really something! He doesn't go soft at all when dealing with people."

"Why aren't we booking a private room yet? Let's celebrate tonight! My treat!"

After the black sheep Xiao Xinhao left the company, the colleagues were all overjoyed, even planning to book a room at a KTV to sing and celebrate.

When this news reached the Public Relations Department, Yao Manman and Hao Ruxue were both stunned.

What was going on with Xiao Xinhao?

How did he get fired by President Zheng?

Wasn't it said that President Zheng was going to promote him to Vice President and even promised him shares?

Everything was fine just last night, and today he got fired?

Both of them had originally thought that by relying on Xiao Xinhao in the company, they could reach high positions.

But they didn't expect such a massive change to happen the very next day.

Yao Manman was anxious beyond measure and quickly ran to the restroom to contact Xiao Xinhao, wanting to ask clearly what was going on.

But Xiao Xinhao wouldn't answer her calls or reply to her messages; she had no idea what he was doing.

She had even given him her body, and just like that, it was all over?

She had thought she would have a bright future at the company, but in the blink of an eye, it had all vanished into thin air.

Yao Manman was now in a state of bewilderment.

In the morning, she had gotten out of the car with Xiao Xinhao and had even been spotted by Zheng Qian.

She didn't know what Zheng Qian was thinking, but she certainly wouldn't have an easy time in the company from now on.

What to do, what to do?

Yao Manman paced back and forth in the restroom, burning with anxiety.

She regretted everything that had happened with Xiao Xinhao immensely.

Only now did she realize that Hao Ruxue hadn't been looking out for her at all last night.

She didn't know what benefits Hao Ruxue had received from Xiao Xinhao, but she had acted as his wingman, constantly speaking well of him.

And now, look at this, Xiao Xinhao had been fired because of it.

Would she be next?

Yao Manman was considering whether to take the initiative to find Zheng Qian and explain the situation.

But after thinking it over and over, Yao Manman ultimately dismissed this idea.

Wouldn't going to him now just show that she had a guilty conscience?

It would only make things worse.

She decided to calm down first and see how the situation developed.

If Zheng Qian could be magnanimous and not deal with her, she would be willing to do anything for him.

Even if he asked her to kneel under his desk every day, she would be willing!

Not for any other reason, but simply because the Public Relations Department had high salaries, good benefits, and paid well.

In any other company, where could she find a boss as good as Zheng Qian?

Ever since Yao Manman became a permanent employee, she had been earning an average monthly salary of 30,000 yuan. Her cosmetics, clothes, bags, rent, and utilities all depended on this job at Zhengxin Shipyard.

If Zheng Qian were to deal with her, her quality of life would plummet.

Zheng Qian, on the other hand, hadn't put much thought into Yao Manman.

He had received a message from the two sisters, Deng Shuxin and her sister, saying that Deng Zhiming had recovered and been discharged from the hospital, was recuperating at home, and was talking about Zheng Qian every day. They hoped to meet him and invited Zheng Qian to their home for dinner.

Zheng Qian thought about it and decided to accept.

Upon arriving at the Deng residence, Zheng Qian saw a table full of dishes.

"Let me introduce you; this is my father," Deng Yuqing said, introducing him to Zheng Qian.

Deng Zhiming was wearing a hospital gown and a pair of gold-framed glasses, looking quite refined.

He was holding a cane in his hand and was still unable to walk independently.

"Hello, Uncle," Zheng Qian said politely as he stepped forward to greet him.

"Hello, hello."

Upon seeing Zheng Qian, Deng Zhiming wanted to stand up to shake his hand, but Zheng Qian stopped him.

"Uncle Deng, you're not in good health, so don't bother with these formalities. Let's not stand on ceremony, hahaha."

"Alright, Xiao Qian, sit down quickly," Deng Zhiming said, smiling as he invited Zheng Qian to take his seat.

Zheng Qian had eaten at the Deng residence a few times, and Deng Shuxin had carefully noted his preferences. Most of the dishes today had been prepared for Zheng Qian and were all things he loved to eat.

Deng Zhiming was very satisfied with this dashing young man, Zheng Qian.

He had never met Zheng Qian before, yet Zheng Qian had done so many things for him behind the scenes.

Deng Zhiming had even heard from his two daughters that Zheng Qian had invested capital to partner with them and open a coffee shop.

Deng Zhiming felt very touched.

Halfway through the meal, Deng Zhiming suddenly asked, "Xiao Qian..."

"Hmm?"

"You've done so much for us, I really don't know how to thank you," Deng Zhiming said, shaking his head silently.

The cost of his hospitalization and surgery alone was nearly 500,000, not to mention the capital invested in opening the coffee shop.

"Oh, it's nothing, really, Uncle Deng, you don't need to take it to heart," Zheng Qian said with a smile.

On the surface, it looked like he had spent a lot of money, but the system also provided cash rebates.

In the end, Zheng Qian had actually made money because of these two things.

Therefore, Zheng Qian didn't feel that the Deng family owed him anything.

"Between my two daughters, which one do you fancy? Tell your uncle."

Whoosh.

Deng Zhiming's words caused the faces of both young women to instantly turn into ripe apples. They lowered their heads to look at their bowls and chopsticks, stealing glances at Zheng Qian from time to time.

How could they have expected that their father would ask Zheng Qian such a question so directly!

Was this appropriate?

Although they were a bit shy, both of them were still very curious about how Zheng Qian would answer.

Deng Yuqing had a vague feeling that Zheng Qian liked one of them, but judging by Zheng Qian's attitude, she couldn't be sure if it was her or her younger sister, Deng Shuxin.

Zheng Qian and Deng Shuxin had originally been in a superior-subordinate relationship and had known each other longer than she had, so it was very likely to be her younger sister, Deng Shuxin.

Even if Zheng Qian didn't have any feelings for her, it didn't matter.

Deng Yuqing believed that if her sister spent the rest of her life entrusted to such an excellent and reliable man as Zheng Qian, it would be an extremely happy thing. She wouldn't be jealous, nor would she feel any grievance.

It was just that there was a tiny bit of regret in her heart.

Zheng Qian was momentarily at a loss for words; he didn't know how to answer either.

He had originally thought it would just be an ordinary dinner, and hadn't expected to face a question like this.

There was no other way; he had to deflect.

"Uncle, you've misunderstood. I just couldn't bear to see a family fall apart like that; it was just a small favor."