Being able to take on the Lanshan Villa project was enviable, and there were many in the company with more experience than Jin Mo, but Shen Hongyi still gave this opportunity to her.
Partly out of personal interest, Shen Hongyi knew that Jin Mo faced economic hardships, and also because she truly had the capability.
As the owner of Shuxin Interior, he would never gamble with the company's reputation.
But he had just received a call from Tang Yan, whose voice was deep, and his tone dissatisfied, "Mr. Shen, your Shuxin people sure have an attitude, huh?"
Shen Hongyi froze, his voice gentle, "Mr. Tang, I'm sorry, if Jin Mo made a mistake, I apologize on her behalf."
"Why do you apologize for her?" Tang Yan retorted without hesitation, in a defiant and disdainful manner.
"Shen Hongyi, do you realize that I have the power to make Shuxin Interior untenable in Ningjiang!"
That was a threat as well as disdain.
Shen Hongyi certainly knew that Tang Yan wasn't joking, his ruthlessness in Ningjiang was well known to everyone.
At seven in the evening, everyone else had already left work, but Jin Mo was still sitting in front of the computer organizing files.
"Why haven't you left yet?" Shen Hongyi walked out of the manager's office.
"I'm not in a hurry, you must have something to tell me." Jin Mo noticed his demeanor was off today and knew it must be because of Tang Yan.
Shen Hongyi gave an awkward smile, Jin Mo was quiet, but nothing could escape her eyes.
"What exactly happened today, what's your relationship with Tang Yan?"
Jin Mo wore a wry smile, "It's nothing. I once pursued him, caused him trouble, and now he just wants revenge, that's all."
Confessing her past foolish actions, Jin Mo felt a hint of relief in her heart.
Shen Hongyi froze, somewhat surprised.
When Jin Mo came to Shuxin Interior, she hadn't graduated college yet, but he made an exception for her. Besides her potential in this field, it was the determination in her eyes, the belief in wanting to survive.
It was for survival, not just for living.
With just one look, Shen Hongyi believed this girl could go far in this industry.
With Tang Yan's status, there must be many girls pursuing him, and Jin Mo was just one among many. What made her so memorable?
"If Tang Yan really wanted revenge, Ningjiang would have already become inhospitable to you."
As a man, Shen Hongyi understood that Tang Yan's thoughts weren't so simple.
"I don't care what he wants to do, I just need the money from this project!" Jin Mo's voice was resolute.
After calming down for a day, Jin Mo realized her behavior was irrational as the rent was due soon.
"It's best you think that way, but if he bullies you, you must tell me!"
At that moment, Shen Hongyi didn't seem like a boss, but more like an older brother.
Jin Mo felt moved, grateful that during her times of distress she had met a benefactor who gave her a stable job.
Both of them fell silent, words of thanks unnecessary.
At that moment, a shadow flickered at the corner of the company.
After much thought, Jin Mo dialed Tang Yan's number. As soon as he answered, he remained silent, with only the noisy background audible.
"Mr. Tang, I was wrong about today's incident, I shouldn't have..."
"You thinking of apologizing now seems insincere, Miss Jin," Tang Yan chuckled softly, his maverick demeanor palpable even through the phone.
Jin Mo's throat tightened, speechless from Tang Yan's stinging words.
"If Miss Jin is sincere about admitting her mistake, come see me in person."
Jin Mo agreed without hesitation, grabbed her bag, and rushed out of the company toward the address where Tang Yan was.