From an abandoned girl to a wealthy lady

Chapter 316 The Test Begins: Moving Forward Despite the Thorns

Wen Nuan stepped into the Mo family's old house, and a heavy atmosphere hit her face. The ancient building with carved beams and painted rafters looked like a dormant giant beast in her eyes.

The two elders of the Mo family sat upright on the mahogany armchairs, with serious expressions and sharp eyes, as if they could see through everything about her.

Wen Nuan took a deep breath and tried to maintain a calm smile, but she felt a chill on her back, as if she was in an ice cellar.

"Young Madam," Elder Mo spoke slowly, his voice low and commanding, "You've been married into the Mo family for some time now. It's time to prove your abilities." He paused, his eyes scanning Wen Nuan sharply, "We won't show favoritism to you just because you're Mo Han's wife."

Elder Mo Er added, "The first test is simple: solve a financial problem in a core department of the family business." He handed a document to Wen Nuan, a hint of subtle contempt in his tone, "Three days..."

The numbers on the document were densely packed, like a huge whirlpool, as if to swallow up the warmth.

Secretary Lin, who was watching from the side, pushed his glasses and revealed an elusive smile at the corner of his mouth, while Manager Chen looked at Wen Nuan with a worried look on his face, as if he had foreseen her failure.

Outside the mansion, reporter Zhao's camera had already been pointed here, waiting to capture the scene of Wen Nuan's embarrassment and helplessness, preparing to write a report on "It's difficult to be a daughter-in-law of a wealthy family".

Everyone thought Wen Nuan would ask Mo Han for help or rely on the family's resources. However, she simply took the documents calmly and smiled slightly: "Thank you two elders for the test. I will do my best."

After returning to her room, Wen Nuan did not contact Mo Han immediately, nor did she ask anyone for help.

She locked herself in the study and carefully studied the documents in her hands. The only sounds in the room were the rustling of papers and the occasional sigh.

Time passed minute by minute, the sky outside the window gradually darkened, and a trace of fatigue gradually appeared between her warm brows, but the fighting spirit burning in her eyes did not diminish in the slightest.

It was late at night. Wen Nuan rubbed her sore eyes and stretched.

At this moment, she suddenly discovered an inconspicuous number in the file that seemed to be subtly different from the other data...

She sat up straight, her eyes fixed on the number, and muttered to herself, "Could it be... this is it?"

The warm gaze was fixed on the inconspicuous number, as excited as a hunter finding his prey.

She quickly called up relevant reports and data, and conducted repeated comparisons and calculations.

Time passed quickly, and the only sounds in the room were the clicking of keyboards and the rustling of paper and pen.

Outside the window, the night grew darker, and a crescent moon hung high in the sky, quietly watching everything that happened in the room.

Finally, when the sky in the east began to turn pale, Wen Nuan let out a long sigh and a confident smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.

She found it!

The loophole hidden behind the complex data is like a ray of light in the darkness, illuminating the solution to the entire problem.

The next morning, Wen Nuan came to the core department of the family business with her preliminary plan.

When Manager Chen saw that she came up with an idea so quickly, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, but he quickly concealed it.

He took the plan and flipped through it casually, with a hint of contempt on his face, as if he didn't think Wen Nuan could have any brilliant insights.

However, as he turned the pages one by one, his expression gradually became serious and his brows furrowed slightly.

The clear logic, rigorous reasoning and bold conception in the plan forced him to re-examine the seemingly weak woman in front of him.

When he saw the end, he suddenly raised his head, his eyes filled with shock and disbelief: "This...how did you find out?"

Wen Nuan smiled slightly, her tone calm and confident: "I just analyzed the data carefully and found some overlooked details."

The news soon reached Elder Mo Er's ears, and he snorted with disdain: "Humph, it's just good luck."

When Wen Nuan presented the complete plan to Elder Mo Er, he still maintained a condescending attitude, scrutinizing every line of words and every number with a critical eye.

"Young Madam, are you sure this is your final plan?" Elder Mo Er said with a hint of sarcasm in his tone, "This plan seems too simple and I'm afraid it won't solve the fundamental problem."

Wen Nuan was not at all flustered. She responded calmly, "Venerable, simplicity does not mean ineffectiveness. My solution grasps the core of the problem and can solve the most complex problems in the simplest way." She explained her ideas clearly and logically, and each argument was supported by detailed data and precise analysis. Like an experienced battlefield commander, she resolved every question from the enemy one by one.

Elder Mo Er's expression became increasingly ugly. He had not expected that this seemingly weak woman could be so eloquent and have such a profound understanding of financial issues.

He stared at Wen Nuan closely, his eyes filled with complex emotions. After a long silence, he slowly spoke: "Tomorrow, in the core department of the family business, in front of everyone, you will explain this plan in detail again..." He paused, his eyes as sharp as a knife, "I hope you won't let me down." Wen Nuan took a deep breath, her eyes firm: "I won't."

The next day, the meeting room of the core department of the family business was packed, and the air was filled with tension.

Manager Chen and other department executives were whispering to each other, their eyes focused on Wen Nuan who was standing in front of the projection screen, with a mixture of curiosity, suspicion, and disdain.

Reporter Zhao was also among them, with the recorder in his hand already ready, ready to capture any words that were unfavorable to Wen Nuan.

Wen Nuan took a deep breath, opened the document in her hand, and began her explanation.

She explained the core idea of ​​the plan in a clear and organized manner, and each step was supported by detailed data and charts. Like an experienced commander, she analyzed the complex financial problems layer by layer and simplified them.

At first, some executives were skeptical about Wen Nuan's plan. They frequently interrupted her explanation and asked all kinds of tricky questions.

However, Wen Nuan always responded calmly, resolving their doubts one by one with precise data and logical analysis.

As the explanation went on, more and more people were impressed by the warm professionalism and confident aura. They began to listen carefully, their eyes full of admiration.

Manager Chen was not optimistic about Wen Nuan's plan at first, but after listening to her explanation, he had to admit that this plan was indeed feasible.

He even began to reflect on his previous disregard for Wen Nuan, and a sense of guilt welled up in his heart.

In the corner of the conference room, Mo Han looked at Wen Nuan silently.

He couldn't interfere with the elders' test, but he could support her in his own way.

His deep gaze was full of trust and love, like an invisible force that gave warmth, endless courage and strength.

Wen Nuan felt his gaze and a warm feeling surged in her heart. Her eyes became more determined and her voice became more confident.

After the presentation, warm applause broke out in the conference room.

Those who once doubted Wen Nuan now looked at her with admiration.

Elder Mo Er's face turned pale. He didn't expect that Wen Nuan could actually complete this seemingly impossible task.

"Very good," Elder Mo Er said stiffly, "It seems that the young lady does have some ability." He paused, a barely perceptible gloom flashing in his eyes, "However, this is only the first test. The subsequent tests will be more severe. I hope that the young lady can continue to maintain..."

Before he could finish his words, Secretary Lin suddenly pushed the door open and came in, his face pale and his expression panicked.

He walked quickly to Elder Mo Er and whispered a few words to him.

Elder Mo Er's expression suddenly changed. He stood up abruptly, his eyes sweeping across the crowd like a knife, and said in a deep voice, "Today's meeting ends here!"

Reporter Zhao only caught sight of Elder Mo Er's initial disdain and the questioning of some executives in the middle of the meeting, and then hurriedly left the meeting room.

A sneer appeared on his lips, and his fingers were typing rapidly on the laptop. A report titled "It's Hard to Be a Rich Family's Daughter-in-Law: The Young Lady of the Mo Family Lost Her First Battle" suddenly appeared on the screen. The article exaggeratedly described Wen Nuan's embarrassment and helplessness in the meeting, and was extremely sarcastic.

He couldn't wait to post the report online, looking forward to seeing the moment when Wen Nuan would be ruined.

In the conference room, Elder Mo Er's ashen face had not yet recovered, but what Secretary Lin whispered in his ear made him even more shocked.

"Master, the second young master...something happened!" Secretary Lin's voice was trembling and his face was pale.

Upon hearing this, Elder Mo Er staggered and almost fell.

He forced himself to stand up and asked in a deep voice, "What happened?" Secretary Lin did not dare to hide anything and reported the whole story in detail.

It turns out that Mo Yun, the younger brother of Mo Han, the second young master of the Mo family, was framed during a business negotiation and is now imprisoned in a critical situation.

Elder Mo Er took a deep breath and tried to stay calm.

He waved his hand, signaling Secretary Lin to step aside first, then turned and looked at Wen Nuan with a complicated look in his eyes.

"Young Madam," he said in a deep voice, "You've passed the first test." Wen Nuan was slightly stunned. Before she could react, Secretary Lin spoke again, announcing the content of the second test: "The second test is to handle the complex interpersonal relationships within the family and resolve conflicts between family members. The deadline is one week."

Her warm heart sank as she realized this was going to be even trickier than the first test.

The Mo family is a large and prosperous family with many members. Everyone has his or her own interests and positions. How easy is it to resolve the conflicts between them?

She took a deep breath and tried to stay calm, but she felt an invisible pressure surrounding her tightly.

"Young Madam," Elder Mo spoke slowly, a hint of warning in his tone, "This test not only concerns your ability, but also the future of the Mo family. I hope you can treat it with caution."

Warm eyes swept across everyone present, and their faces had different expressions, some expectant, some suspicious, and some gloating.

She knew that this test was not only a challenge to her abilities, but also a test of her humanity.

She took a deep breath and said with a firm look in her eyes, "I will try my best."

Just then, the door of the conference room was pushed open, and a tall and beautiful woman walked in.

She was wearing a red long dress, as gorgeous as a blooming rose.

She walked straight up to Elder Mo Er and said in a coquettish tone, "Father, I heard that you were testing my sister-in-law? I also want to see what she can do..." Before the woman finished her words, she was interrupted by a cold voice: "What are you doing here?" Mo Han's figure appeared at the door. He stared at the woman with cold eyes, with a hint of warning in his tone.

The woman was slightly startled, then revealed a charming smile: "Brother Han, I just came to see the excitement..."

"This is not the place for you," Mo Han interrupted her in a cold tone, "Get out!"