Chapter 23: Rivalry Between Two Women for a Man

Facing the charming and smiling Bai Ruyan, and confronted with her tempting invitations, Qin Hai could only laugh wryly.

Clearly, these words were intentionally spoken by Bai Ruyan for others to hear.

You all said Qin Hai can only work as a laborer on construction sites. Well, I've invited him to be the general manager at my place. Disgust you all!

Bai Ruyan was helping him save face in front of these people.

Moreover, if Qin Hai didn't misinterpret the situation just now, when Bai Ruyan leaned into Jian Ren's arms, she discreetly pointed at Jian Ren's lower abdomen. It was because of this gesture that Jian Ren made a fool of himself in front of everyone, and Bai Ruyan publicly pointed it out, exposing his embarrassing moment.

Playing cards unpredictably, acting freely, and still managing to come out on top - Bai Ruyan was truly extraordinary.

The question was, why was Bai Ruyan helping him? Did she recognize him as the masked man?

Secretly giving Bai Ruyan a thumbs up, Qin Hai glanced at the onlookers and, after clearing his throat, pretentiously said, "Miss Bai, you're too kind. I'm not as outstanding as you say. Perhaps the most suitable place for me is still a construction site."

Hmph, even I can act cool. Don't believe me? Come on, hit me!

To be honest, in the realm of acting, which requires considerable skill, Qin Hai also showed great potential.

As expected, everyone was fooled, and after hearing this, they were all nearly dumbfounded.

"What the fu..., leaving a job as a millionaire general manager and wanting to work as a laborer on a construction site? Are you crazy?"

Some individuals, eager to seize the opportunity, almost rushed to Bai Ruyan to volunteer, but unfortunately, they were sternly scared off by the icy gaze of the black-clad bodyguard at the last moment.

Watching the varied and colorful expressions on everyone's faces, Qin Hai felt that this incident could be considered a happy ending. Jian Ren had received the punishment he deserved, and colleagues in the company would probably view him differently in the future. It was definitely a satisfactory outcome.

Little did he know that Bai Ruyan, perhaps enjoying the theatrics, suddenly adopted a shy and coquettish daughter-like demeanor, saying, "Don't be too quick to refuse. Others may not see your excellence, but I genuinely hope you can help me. You can propose any conditions you want, even if... even if you want me to be your girlfriend, that's not impossible!"

Boom!

This statement had an even greater impact, like a heavyweight bomb that flipped everyone in the room, including Qin Hai, who was left stunned.

Okay, even if I saved you just now, there's no need to offer yourself like this.

More importantly, this guy already has a wife, and she's right here at the scene. Isn't this forcing him to make a mistake?

"Hmph!"

Just then, a cold snort suddenly came from outside the crowd. Everyone turned to see that their president had somehow arrived in the hall unnoticed.

Dressed in a white professional suit, Lin Qingya, though not as alluring as Bai Ruyan, exuded a different kind of beauty. She possessed an elegant and noble temperament, displaying a dignified and graceful demeanor. She was truly an ice and snow goddess, making others feel inferior.

At this moment, Lin Qingya had a frosty expression, adding an aura of intimidation. The employees of the Yafang Group present were all silenced, not daring to lift their heads. As for Jian Ren, standing in the center, he wished he could bury his head in his pants.

The crowd automatically parted, creating a path. Lin Qingya, in her high heels, walked into the crowd, and as she passed by Qin Hai, she gave him a fierce glare before heading towards Bai Ruyan.

Qin Hai touched his nose, bitterly smiling to himself. It seemed that the saying "you win some, you lose some" held true. Bai Ruyan had just helped him, but now she had subtly set a trap for him.

Annoying!

"Miss Bai, welcome. Sorry for not welcoming you from afar!" It was just a simple welcome, but coming from Lin Qingya, the icy tone made it feel like a rejection from a thousand miles away.

Qin Hai looked at Lin Qingya in surprise. Did this woman have a grudge against Bai Ruyan?

Bai Ruyan smiled faintly, "I came uninvited. Just don't kick me out, President Lin."

Lin Qingya retorted coldly, "I wouldn't dare. There's no one here who can match Miss Bai's bodyguard."

Bai Ruyan chuckled, "My bodyguard doesn't casually hurt people. President Lin, I happen to have a complaint. Your Marketing Director, Mr. Jian, just tried to harass me. How do you think we should handle this?"

Lin Qingya glanced at Jian Ren. The pressure on him became overwhelming, beads of sweat forming on his forehead, and his legs trembling as if sieves were shaking them.

"How does Miss Bai suggest handling it?" Lin Qingya's eyes flashed with a cold and stern light, then she redirected her gaze towards Bai Ruyan.

Bai Ruyan lightly smiled, "My bodyguard has already taught him a lesson, so I'm fine with it. I just wanted to remind President Lin that it's better to dismiss someone of such low quality early. Otherwise, if you encounter someone less easygoing next time, a simple slap won't be the end of it."

Lin Qingya's face turned even colder, her hands at her side clenched into fists, and even her knuckles turned somewhat pale, making Qin Hai worry that Lin Qingya might not resist the urge to confront Bai Ruyan physically.

Fortunately, after a few seconds, Lin Qingya finally loosened the tight grip on her clenched fist and said, "Thank you for your concern, Miss Bai. I have my own approach to how the company should be managed."

"Hehe, that's true. I've heard that President Lin, after returning from studying abroad, has considerable insights into company management. I might have been meddling too much," Bai Ruyan casually added, causing a subtle discomfort for Lin Qingya. Bai Ruyan was in a great mood, having turned the situation in her favor. She then turned to look at Qin Hai, a sly glint in her eyes. With a mischievous smile, she said to Lin Qingya, "President Lin, may I ask you a question?"

"Please, go ahead!" Lin Qingya glanced at Qin Hai and suddenly had a bad feeling. She suspected that Bai Ruyan's next question might be related to this big swindler. Could it be that Bai Ruyan knew about the engagement between her and this swindler?

"I heard that your company has a pool of talented individuals. I would like to know, President Lin, what criteria do you prioritize when selecting personnel? Is it more about education or capability?"

"Of course, it's about capability!" Lin Qingya responded, secretly relieved.

"Then how come I heard that your company is planning to dismiss Mr. Qin?" Bai Ruyan extended her hand, took a document from her bodyguard, and said with a smiling tone, "Although Mr. Qin's educational background may not be high, he is undoubtedly one of the most outstanding talents I have ever encountered. Just today, he signed a major contract with our company, valued at three million dollars. President Lin, if someone like him can't catch your eye, I'm curious how remarkable the other talents in your company must be!"

Lin Qingya was initially skeptical. She knew Qin Hai's capabilities well. While he might be suitable for certain manual tasks, handling contract negotiations was beyond him.

However, when Bai Ruyan handed her the contract and she saw the lively signature at the bottom, Lin Qingya's mind froze.

"This swindler actually signed a contract with the Four Seas Company!"

Although Lin Qingya couldn't believe her eyes, the contract was there in black and white. Qin Hai had indeed signed an agreement on behalf of Yafang Group with the Four Seas Company, securing a significant deal.

This revelation shocked not only Lin Qingya but also Jian Ren and others nearby.

After a brief moment of astonishment, Lin Qingya quickly regained her composure. She glanced at Qin Hai, who, upon seeing her gaze, grinned broadly. He even raised his eyebrows at her, as if showing off. Lin Qingya almost couldn't believe what she was seeing.

"President Lin, since your company plans to dismiss Mr. Qin, I won't be polite. My Four Seas Company happens to need outstanding talents like him. President Lin, don't blame me for poaching from your Yafang Group!" Bai Ruyan's words rang out once again.

Even Qin Hai was somewhat surprised this time. Could it be that Bai Ruyan wasn't helping him just now but genuinely wanted to recruit him?

On the other side, facing the relentless pressure from Bai Ruyan, Lin Qingya's elegant eyebrows furrowed. She was infuriated and resentful, berating Qin Hai in her mind. Although she and this big swindler were only nominally engaged, he was still one of her own. Yet, he had joined forces with an outsider to bully her, which was completely unreasonable.

In front of so many people, Lin Qingya couldn't really let Bai Ruyan hold the upper hand. After a faint smile, Lin Qingya said, "Miss Bai, you exaggerate. While Yafang Group boasts a pool of talents, each individual is a valuable asset to our company. Relying on their efforts, Yafang has achieved its current prosperity. I will never easily give up any of them."

She turned to Qin Hai, giving him an appreciative look, and smiled, "Of course, some people may not have shown their brilliance yet, but I believe that as long as they work hard, pearls won't always be buried in the sand. There will be a day when they shine brightly. We will patiently wait for that day to come. I can guarantee this with my integrity!"

As Lin Qingya finished speaking, thunderous applause erupted in the hall. The Yafang Group employees passionately clapped, overcome with excitement.

Qin Hai also joined the applause. To be honest, Lin Qingya played this hand extremely well. She not only rejected Bai Ruyan's request on the spot but also turned the situation around with just a few words, regaining control of the situation.

Furthermore, she inadvertently boosted the morale of all the Yafang employees present. Judging by their excited expressions, Lin Qingya had executed this move masterfully.

This proved that she had the genuine ability to lead Yafang Group out of its low point and back to glory. It wasn't just for show.