Cheng Juan smirked when she saw the expression of bafflement on the face of the President. She had not guessed it wrong. Yun Meiyi must have simply lied in his name to escape the question of the Vice President earlier and hold her head high.
But now that she was caught in her own lies, she wants to see how she will be saving herself from the situation.
Yun Meiyi couldn't help but smile internally at the childish thoughts of the manager. Did she really think that she would be able to trap her in such a simple thing? Pitiful.
"Manager Yun, why did you lie earlier? Vice President Wen was just here to comfort me. We were about to talk about projects that I have signed recently. Do you have to do it just because you felt there was something else going on between us? How could you have such narrow thoughts?"
When Wang Ping Ruo understood the plans of Cheng Juan, she added her flavor to it. So, tricking her words in a way, she pretended to be piteous in order to garner some sympathy from Li Teng. She could not yet forget how coldly she was sent out from the meeting room by him and now, she won't feel good until she sees him getting on her side.
Staring at Li Teng, she waited for him to say anything. But even after hearing her pitifully cry like that, the man didn't turn to bat an eye at her. Instead, he stayed looking at Yun Meiyi as if expecting her to say something.
Feeling insulted, Wang Ping Ruo grudgingly turned to look at Yun Meiyi only to find her holding a mocking nonchalant expression over her face. It was like her words meant nothing but an illogical clutter to her.
"Ms. Wang, when did I lie?" Yun Meiyi asked as she darted her eyes to look at Cheng Juan before she raised her brows at her to ask further, "Manager Cheng, what made you think that I lied?"
Cheng Juan felt flustered when she heard Yun Meiyi question her back. How did the woman have so much confidence when everyone could clearly see that she had lied earlier.
She was about to say something when Yun Meiyi turned to look at Li Teng and said, "I have told Vice President Wen that you wanted him to see him in your office."
Li Teng was confused. Furrowing his brows in confusion, he asked, "Did I?"
Yun Meiyi eyed him and the man understood what she was asking for. He nodded before turning to look at the other two and said, "Yes, I have called him. Did you ask him to visit my office already?"
Cheng Juan and Wang Ping Rou were all dumbfounded. They could bet that Yun Meiyi had lied regarding it earlier. But they couldn't understand why the man was playing along with her. It was more like he was following the orders of the woman in an indirect way.
"Vice President Wen has left a good time before. He must be waiting for you." Yun Meiyi said and Li Teng nodded.
"Fine, then I will go and clear things out with him first." He said then turned to leave.
Behind, Yun Meiyi turned to look at the duo and said, "I hope things have got clear for you now. You two can enjoy the rest of your day. I will take my leave first." She said and then turned to leave as well. But just when she was about to step away, Cheng Juan came to block her way.
Yun Meiyi paused in her steps as she stared at the woman in front of her. "Anything else, Manager Cheng?"
"Manager Yun, do you think this will help you in the long run?" Cheng Juan sneered and Meiyi feigned all innocence at her words.
"What do you mean?"
"A general advice to you, Manager Yun. Having complicated relationships with top authorities will help you in nothing"
Yun Meiyi couldn't help but chuckle at her words. But then keeping herself composed she darted her eyes to look at Wang Ping Ruo as she said, "I have heard a lot about the pot calling kettle black but today I witnessed it myself. I must say it's interesting."
"Anyway, I have noted your general advice, Manager Cheng and I will keep it in my mind always. But for now, let's not discuss this. I am waiting to see your magic. You said you have got a Midas touch in your fingers; I would love to learn from you later."
She said and Cheng Juan gritted her teeth at her words. "Are you challenging me here?"
"How can I not? After all, Feathering Heights has always encouraged healthy competition for mutual growth. It would be a waste if I didn't challenge you for it. Wouldn't it be?" Yun Meiyi said and then giving a lopsided grin, she left. Behind, Cheng Juan could only grit her teeth and clench her fists.
"Sister Cheng, why didn't you say anything to her? Isn't she just a newbie in the company?" Wang Ping Ruo was still baffled. No matter how she tried to understand, she could simply not reason out how a woman could have such power in the company just on her first day. Not just Cheng Juan was toppled by her, but even Wen Jiang was rendered wordless by her.
***
Soon outside, Yun Meiyi was ready to leave the building of Feathering Heights. She looked around in search of Liu Si Si but no matter where she looked, she couldn't spot her. In the end, she pulled out her phone to dial her.
But before she could even put down her number another call entered her phone, making her expression go stiff for a second.
"Yi Yi, you are here? I thought you might take some more time here." While Yun Meiyi was staring down at her phone, Liu Si Si came and asked. "Aye, your phone is ringing, why don't you receive it?"
Yun Meiyi shook her head and kept her phone away. "It's nothing important." She said but Liu Si Si frowned.
"Wasn't that your father? Why is he calling you?"