The little rose is so sweet and alluring, even the aloof CEO can't resist!

General Manager Xue and Deputy General Manager Yu left the office.

Lisa walked up to Yan Zhixu, looked at his forehead with a worried expression, and reached out to touch him.

"How many stitches did you get?"

Yan Zhixu dodged her outstretched hand, walked to the chair and sat down, saying calmly, "It's not serious, don't act like I'm about to die."

Lisa's expression stiffened slightly: "I'm not like that, I'm just worried about you—"

Yan Zhixu: "Don't tell my aunt and the others about my injury."

Lisa: "Okay, I won't tell."

Yan Zhixu nodded: "Go back to work."

Lisa: "But I—"

Xu Chaofeng picked up the tablet on the table: "President Yan, shall we continue with what we didn't finish reporting earlier?"

Lisa glared at him angrily: "He's injured and you still let him work? What kind of assistant are you? How could you let Vito get so badly injured? Didn't you know to check the office equipment beforehand?"

Xu Chaofeng lowered her head and remained silent.

“It has nothing to do with him, it was my own carelessness,” Yan Zhixu tapped the table with his long fingers and said impatiently, “I have a lot of things to do, don’t bother me, you should go back and do your own thing!”

Lisa: "But you need to rest now!"

Yan Zhixu looked at her with a deep gaze and said, "I only suffered a minor injury, which does not prevent me from doing my work. On the contrary, it is you who are hindering me here."

Lisa's heart tightened, and she couldn't help but clench her fist: "Was it wrong for me to care about you?"

Yan Zhixu said in a deep voice, "Why don't you worry about your own situation?"

Lisa: "What do you mean?"

Yan Zhixu: "Because you left North America without permission, you were unable to personally oversee several projects. Things that required your direct involvement were delegated to others, resulting in a situation where twice the effort was half the result. Some people over there are already dissatisfied and have come directly to me."

Lisa's eyes widened, and she said indignantly, "I can handle those things just fine here, and I haven't caused any delays. What do they have to complain about?"

Yan Zhixu said coldly, "If someone is dissatisfied, it means you haven't done a good job. Do you want me to protect you? You should know that there are many people who covet your position. If you can't win people's hearts, someone will take your place sooner or later!"

Lisa's expression changed.

Yan Zhixu said sternly, "Do I need to say more? By the day after tomorrow at the latest, get back to America. Otherwise, I'll trade your position as CEO of the North American region for your right to stay in Panda Country!"

Lisa bit her lower lip, looking at him with a wronged expression.

"But...but, I made an appointment with your sister-in-law and the others a couple of days ago to visit them again this weekend..."

Yan Zhixu: "Did you visit the Yan family on something very important?"

Lisa felt a sharp pain in her heart, and her face turned pale.

She went to great lengths to please him, but he completely ignored her, even despised her.

~

Lisa endured her anger as she returned to the 26th floor, her face grim, attracting many surprised glances along the way.

She tightened her face, ignoring those stares, and strode into her office.

Without even closing the door, she walked to the table and angrily swept all the items on it aside.

All the documents and office supplies fell to the ground with a "clatter".

Damn it, he showed her no mercy at all, scolding her like that in front of other people. This has never happened before!

"Aaaaah—" she yelled angrily, shaking her head.

The female employee was about to come in behind her, but she was frightened by her actions and stood by the door, too scared to move.

"Mr. Zhou... Mr. Zhou..."

"Get out!" Lisa turned her head and shouted angrily.

The female employee was terrified and hurriedly turned and left.

There were still many employees peeking inside as they passed by. Lisa saw this and became even angrier. She strode over and slammed the door shut, shutting out all those stares.

Her phone rang. She took a few deep breaths and took it out to look at it.

It was a transoceanic call from Zhou Mei, her mother, who lives far away in the United States.

The phone call came at this time...

She cleared her throat, sat back down, and answered the phone, trying to soften her tone: "Mom, is there something you need?"

Zhou Mei: "Wenman, are you still in the Panda Country?"

Lisa: "Yes, I'm handling some work here right now."

Zhou Mei's tone was stern: "Your business projects are all in the United States, so why do you have to travel all the way there to work? When we need you here, we can't find you. I've been asked about your whereabouts every day lately, and I've spoken up for you many times. When are you coming back?"

Lisa whispered, "Mom, I want to stay a little longer. Can you help me hold out for a few more days?"

Zhou Mei: "Okay, then you should find yourself a lower position first."

Lisa's expression changed: "Mom, does it have to be this way?"

Zhou Mei said sternly, "Do you think I'm joking with you? So many people are eyeing your position. At least half of those who come to ask me questions have ill intentions. If you make even the slightest mistake, others can take advantage of the situation and oust you. And yet you act so willful with me?"

Lisa pursed her lips and whispered, "I'm sorry..."

Zhou Mei: "Apologies are useless. Either book your flight immediately, or tell me your desired position."

Lisa: "Mom—"

The other end of the phone has already hung up.

Lisa slammed her phone down on the table with gritted teeth, and punched the table with her other hand.

They persuaded her to go back one after the other; they must have agreed on that, right?

She turned on her computer and happened to see a message from her assistant in the United States.

[Mr. Zhou, Mr. Westin said that he can't see your sincerity unless you personally come forward, and he's not considering renewing the cooperation agreement with Bosch, which expires in two months. What should we do?]

[Mr. Zhou, several ranches have experienced sudden livestock deaths, raising suspicions of an epidemic. We need you to personally lead an investigation; there are many things we can't decide on ourselves...]

[President Zhou...]

Okay, it's not what they said, there really are a lot of problems.

Unfortunately, "those people" also contacted them through secret channels.

I just heard that he has already returned to Bosch, is that right?

Lisa hesitated for a moment, then typed in reply: 【Yes.】

[I have absolutely no idea where he's been these past few days?]

Lisa: [I don't know.]

[You've been overestimated! Keep a close eye on his upcoming schedule; the higher-ups suspect he might be planning something soon.]

Lisa: [I might have to go back to America; I can't stay here any longer.]

Your mission is not yet complete; you are not allowed to return for now!

Lisa: [His defenses are impenetrable; I can't gather any information at all. What's the point of staying here?]

【That's because your approach is wrong. No matter how tight his defenses are, there will always be loopholes. You can change your strategy. Do I need to teach you?】

Lisa, having reached her limit, decided to take the plunge: "If I stay here any longer, my position within the Bosch Group in America will be in jeopardy! Anyway, you have your own informants hidden around, so what difference does it make if I'm gone!"