If we swapped lives, I'd be the CEO and you'd take care of the kids.

"What are you busy with?"

He'd been in there for ages, and he hadn't even looked up. What a son of his, using the same tactics he used on Wang Shuo on his own father.

Zhu Tingyue pretended to just notice him and said in surprise, "I'm not busy with anything, what brings you here? You're so busy, how could I let you..."

"Stop, stop," Shen Yingchu said, afraid of "him." "I heard you fired Wang Shuo?"

"Hmm, you have a problem with that?"

Look at how arrogant "he" is, even asking if I have any objections? Do I dare to have any objections? Fortunately, it was Wang Shuo who was fired. If "he" had fired me in a fit of anger, what could I have done?

"No objection, you did the right thing."

Shen Yingchu answered decisively and without hesitation, which made Zhu Tingyue, who was standing to the side, suspicious.

You know, Shen Yingchu isn't usually this easy to talk to. Something's definitely up with this! Could it be that he's up to no good again?

Zhu Tingyue stared intently at Shen Yingchu's seemingly calm face, trying to find some clues from the subtle changes in his expression, but ultimately found nothing.

So Zhu Tingyue couldn't help but ask again, "Really?"

Shen Yingchu nodded without hesitation and said firmly, "Really!"

It was as if there was no room for negotiation on this matter.

However, at this moment, only Shen Yingchu knew that the reason he agreed so readily was because as long as Wang Shuo was fired, he would no longer have to suffer from his son's torment.

After all, I'm already so old, I really can't stand his endless torment anymore!

"Then sign this document, notify the finance and HR departments, and it would be best if he were fired today. It's annoying to see him like this."

Zhu Tingyue spoke methodically, seemingly already very familiar with the process.

Shen Yingchu was surprised by his fluency and tone; he really did sound like a CEO. Was her precious son really planning to fire her too?

"Did you hear me?" Zhu Tingyue asked again.

Look at that tone, that impatient look on his face—he's almost as impatient as I am! Is "he" born to be a CEO?

Before Zhu Tingyue could speak up again, Shen Yingchu, like an employee being scolded by her boss, lowered her head and replied, "I know, I'll go in a bit."

"You're still waiting?" Zhu Tingyue looked at him incredulously. "Don't you know that this kind of thinking will delay many things? Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow, how many tomorrows there are! If I live waiting for tomorrow, everything will be wasted. Didn't your teacher teach you that?"

"..."

"Then I'll go now?"

Shen Yingchu was caught off guard by "him" and was left feeling like a novice who had just entered the world of business, unsure of what to do next.

"Still asking!" Zhu Tingyue turned her head, unable to bear looking at his stupid appearance any longer. How could he be so dumb? "Do I need to teach you, President Shen?"

Shen Yingchu turned and left, only realizing the truth when she returned to her office: Wait, who is the president between the two of them? Why am I the one being scolded?

I put in so much effort and thought about him, and then he scolded me!

Alas, a flood of bitter tears, to whom can I tell them?

Zhu Tingyue glanced at his back and, after confirming that he had left, jumped up excitedly. She thought to herself that her demeanor was no less impressive than his, and that had intimidated him.

He still dares to make her work? Make her work overtime? Let's see if I don't rip him off! After all these years, even Dad couldn't always guard against me, I don't believe Shen Yingchu can be smarter than Dad!

As expected of the president, Shen Yingchu gave an order, and all departments cooperated actively, completing all procedures before the end of the workday.

The finance department also settled all the funds, and Zhu Tingyue handed the report directly to Assistant Yang, asking him to negotiate with Wang Shuo.

Zhu Tingyue knew her own limitations very well; she knew Wang Shuo would definitely not cooperate, so it was perfect for Assistant Yang to go.

The reason for the broken capital chain has been found, and the destination has also been found. The money will come from the people, but how it will come out is the company's business. Let others worry about it.

Zhu Tingyue took a break from her busy schedule and called Shen Yanqiu, but no one answered.

Didn't he see it? That shouldn't be the case! He answered Shi Yuan's calls yesterday, there's no reason he wouldn't see the missed call I made to him.

Zhu Tingyue was not giving up and continued to call, but the result was the same.

What's going on? Is he deliberately ignoring my calls? What did I do to offend him?

I can't figure it out, I can't understand it. Zhu Tingyue shook her head. Shen Yanqiu seemed to have changed his personality, making him even more unpredictable.

If they don't answer, they don't answer. I can eat at the company cafeteria anyway. At worst, I'll just have to tighten my belt and live a few tough days.

If all else fails, she could borrow some money from Shi Yuan. After all, it was Shen Yanqiu's debt, and it had nothing to do with Zhu Tingyue.

Speak of the devil and he appears; Zhu Tingyue was also impressed with her own jinxed mouth. Just as she was thinking of Shi Yuan, his call came through.

"Yanqiu, where are you? Why are you skipping work again?"

Skipping work? You're exhausted! You're so oblivious to the hardships people face!

Zhu Tingyue ignored him: "What's up?"

"Come back quickly, there's a collaboration they specifically want you to discuss."

His tone was urgent, and Zhu Tingyue looked at him directly.

I haven't even discussed cooperation with them yet. This is someone else who took the initiative to ask "Shen Yanqiu" to come and talk to them. I have to seize this opportunity and not tarnish Shen Yanqiu's reputation.

"Okay, I'll be there soon."

The two were only one floor apart. When Zhu Tingyue arrived, Shi Yuan rubbed his eyes and looked at her in disbelief.

"Where did you come from? So fast!"

"Never mind that, just tell me how to talk."

"You don't know?" Shi Yuan asked, full of doubt.

"..."

Shen Yanqiu should know, but Zhu Tingyue doesn't.

Shi Yuan quickly suppressed his surprise and said to her, "It's okay, I've organized it for you. Just say it to me."

He handed Zhu Tingyue a document, on top of which was a piece of paper. He solemnly pointed at the paper, reminding Zhu Tingyue to pay attention.

Zhu Tingyue nodded and was led to a small conference room.

As soon as the door opened, two familiar faces sat inside: Xu Jie and Li Qingyu.

Seeing her come in, Xu Jie greeted her warmly: "Yanqiu, it's been a long time."

Shen Yanqiu is so familiar with her? How come I didn't know?

With a hint of doubt, Zhu Tingyue extended her hand: "I am Shen Yanqiu, hello."

The businesslike tone did not dampen Xu Jie's enthusiasm. She tucked her loose hair behind her ear and looked at Zhu Tingyue with burning eyes.

"how have you been?"

Zhu Tingyue disliked her treating Shen Yanqiu this way and retorted, "Aren't we discussing cooperation? Aren't we going to start?"

Unable to continue the conversation that Xu Jie was interested in, she glanced at Li Qingyu and said seriously, "Let's talk, let's begin now."

After Li Qingyu finished explaining her cooperation intentions and requirements, Zhu Tingyue's opinion of her changed drastically. She had originally thought Li Qingyu was just a social butterfly who only knew how to curry favor, but she hadn't expected her to actually have some real talent.

After the other party finished speaking, she should have spoken on behalf of her side. However, as a complete novice, she knew nothing about artificial intelligence, technology, algorithms, programming, and virtual reality, and was utterly confused, let alone able to offer any opinions.

While flipping through the documents, she took out the cheat sheet that Shi Yuan had given her, and after just one glance, she froze on the spot.

The three large characters on the paper were clearly written: Money, Intention.

What the heck? Money in bold? Does she think she's blind?

This can be called a cheat sheet? What are you cheating on? You're cheating on thin air!

If it weren't for the presence of outsiders, Zhu Tingyue would have really beaten Shi Yuan up. Is this something a normal person would do?