The King of Urban Mercenaries
Chapter 75 - 75 75 Seek Director Mu's Decision

75: Chapter 75: Seek Director Mu’s Decision 75: Chapter 75: Seek Director Mu’s Decision “Pfft—”

Ling Weiwei couldn’t help but burst out laughing.

Her laugher shook like blooming branches, completely disregarding the feelings of Shen Peini and her position as a director.

Compared to Ling Weiwei’s hearty laughter, Shen Peini’s slender and enchanting eyes shot Lin Fei a look filled with resentment and irritation.

Shen Peini had carefully orchestrated this scene, creating such a scenario.

Just as she appeared to have the upper hand in front of Ling Weiwei, possibly leading Ling Weiwei to give up on Lin Fei and thus eliminating a strong rival in love, Lin Fei’s single remark shattered everything.

“Lin, Assistant Lin, this is where you’re wrong,” Shen Peini hadn’t even started her acceptance speech when Ling Weiwei, struggling to suppress her laughter, playfully shifted her gaze between Lin Fei and Shen Peini, “Given Sister Shen’s charm and looks, you should be the one paying her.”

Ling Weiwei didn’t say this out of kindness or to defend Shen Peini; she was clearly fanning the flames.

Shen Peini’s eyes instantly shifted from Lin Fei to Ling Weiwei, and Ling Weiwei met her gaze without backing down, each woman’s eyes flashing with confrontation, thickening the tension.

Ling Weiwei managed to secure her position as the General Affairs Director not only with Mu Shanshan’s strong support but also due to her considerable capabilities.

People often have preconceived notions, and influenced by Shen Peini’s misleading, Ling Weiwei inevitably misunderstood the relationship between Lin Fei and Shen Peini.

This was not due to Ling Weiwei’s lack of judgement; rather, it proved that Ling Weiwei had developed feelings for Lin Fei, leading to muddled concerns.

Women are always emotional creatures, especially in matters of the heart.

Even someone like Ling Weiwei, a corporate executive, wasn’t exempt from this.

Shen Peini herself had forgotten her professional role and the corporate setting.

“Little brother, tell sister, with our Director Ling’s face and figure, if you were to become her secretary, how much would it cost each time?”

Shen Peini could tolerate any jest from Lin Fei since she already saw him as a potential life partner.

Otherwise, she wouldn’t compromise her reputation and dignity by repeatedly summoning Lin Fei to her office and trying various ways to seduce him.

Shen Peini was undoubtedly a mature woman, mature in both body and mind.

Maturity, however, doesn’t necessitate promiscuity.

Facing Ling Weiwei’s reputation-damaging tease, Shen Peini was bound to retort mercilessly.

“No amount of money would make me do it.”

Lin Fei feigned a scrutinizing look at Ling Weiwei, his statement showing no consideration for Ling Weiwei’s feelings.

Lin Fei wasn’t siding with Ling Weiwei, but rather, he was simply being honest.

Given Ling Weiwei’s temperament, being her secretary would be far more troublesome than serving Shen Peini.

Ling Weiwei needed a secretary who could assist and enhance her workflow to some extent.

From this standpoint, Lin Fei simply wasn’t the right person for her.

But Shen Peini was different; a mature and wise woman, she knew a man’s heart.

Serving as her secretary, she would never demand Lin Fei to cater to her work.

Instead, she would let down her guard to please and serve Lin Fei.

“Lin Fei, you need to clarify your statement now.”

Thunk, thunk, thunk, Ling Weiwei’s high heels pounded on the floor as she left her rival Shen Peini behind, marching directly up to Lin Fei to demand a reasonable explanation.

Originally, Ling Weiwei hadn’t taken Lin Fei being Shen Peini’s secretary too seriously.

However, Lin Fei’s statement about no amount of money being enough was somewhat hard for Ling Weiwei to accept.

Both she and Shen Peini were Lin Fei’s superiors, and Ling Weiwei’s position was even higher than Shen Peini’s.

Why should Lin Fei run to be Shen Peini’s secretary for five hundred a time, but refuse any amount to work for her, Ling Weiwei?

It was like disregarding the respect due to a director, not taking her, Ling Weiwei, seriously at all.

Especially in front of Shen Peini, where was Minister Ling supposed to put her face?

“What is there to explain, Director Ling?

Do you really think I could fulfill the role of your secretary?”

Lin Fei arched an eyebrow and spread his hands in a gesture of helplessness.

In Lin Fei’s view, since he had already made his point clear, given Ling Weiwei’s intelligence, it was impossible for her not to understand the implications.

However, Lin Fei had overlooked one thing, which was the atmosphere at that moment.

“You won’t know whether you can do it until you try.

Since Xiaoyu has left, I’ve decided to use you as my secretary.”

After all, Ling Weiwei was the General Affairs Director and the workload of the General Affairs Department was arguably the highest among all the departments at Mu Group.

It was indeed difficult for Lin Fei, with his temperament, to serve as Ling Weiwei’s secretary—a fact that Ling Weiwei had considered.

The reason Ling Weiwei had offered Lin Fei the secretary position was not merely out of anger, nor was it to quarrel with Shen Peini.

In Ling Weiwei’s opinion, working as her secretary would greatly exercise Lin Fei’s abilities.

She was confident that, in a short time, she could train Lin Fei into a qualified career elite.

On this point, Ling Weiwei and Mu Shanshan were quite similar; in plain terms, both had hopes of seeing their husbands succeed.

“Minister Ling, there should be some order in these matters.

Lin Fei had previously promised to be my secretary.

Minister Ling, are you planning to use your directorial position to pressure me?

A higher position can crush people.

If that’s really what Minister Ling thinks, then I’ll have no choice but to give up.”

How could Shen Peini willingly let Ling Weiwei take Lin Fei away when she had worked so hard in the office to ensure Lin Fei would become her secretary and thus keep him tied to her side?

Ling Weiwei suddenly stepping in did not provoke a direct objection from the clever Shen Peini.

Instead, this woman tactically retreated to advance, effectively outmaneuvering Ling Weiwei.

As expected, as soon as Shen Peini finished speaking, Ling Weiwei hurriedly shook her head and waved her hand, “Sister Shen, I think you misunderstand.

If you want a secretary, I fully support that, but personally, I don’t believe Lin Fei is suitable to be your secretary.”

“Oh, I’d like to hear more about that.”

Shen Peini’s eyebrows slightly raised, staring straight at Ling Weiwei.

“Sister Shen, you should understand Lin Fei’s temperament as well.

Having him as your secretary might only add chaos and thereby affect your work efficiency,” Ling Weiwei replied.

“By that reasoning, having Lin Fei as your own secretary might also affect your work efficiency, Minister Ling.

After all, you are our General Affairs Director.

Lin Fei impacting your efficiency could delay our entire department’s operations.

To prevent Lin Fei from affecting our whole department, I think it’s better to keep Lin Fei by my side.

I’ll take good care of him.”

Shen Peini gracefully walked toward Lin Fei, unabashedly hooking his arm and leaning into him, resting her chin half on Lin Fei’s shoulder.

With Shen Peini’s mature, voluptuous body so close, her feminine fragrance wafted directly into Lin Fei’s nose.

For a moment, Lin Fei also didn’t want to push her away and simply let her lean on him.

After all, they were all adults; a little physical contact was perfectly normal.

However, Ling Weiwei was not one of those inexperienced young girls; she had been fighting hard on the business battlefield for years.

She quickly suppressed the stirrings inside her, taking several deep breaths to calm her urge to strike someone.

“Sister Shen must be joking.

Since I am the director of the General Affairs Department, I have a responsibility to all the staff in this department.

To prevent Lin Fei from continuing to impact the other employees’ work efficiency, it is both my responsibility and my duty to manage him well.

As it currently stands, having Lin Fei work as my secretary is the most suitable solution.”

Ling Weiwei saw that Shen Peini did not hesitate to seduce Lin Fei up close and, questioning her own ability in this aspect compared to Shen Peini, she decisively brought in the entire General Affairs Department.

She, Ling Weiwei, was after all the department’s director, so her argument was completely justifiable.

“Since Minister Ling put it that way, I might as well stop beating around the bush.

Lin Fei, I’ve decided on you!” After declaring her stance to Ling Weiwei, Shen Peini’s tone softened, giving Lin Fei a look and saying, “I heard Lin Fei was personally chosen by Director Mu as the General Affairs Assistant.

If Minister Ling insists on competing with me over this, then I think this matter should be brought directly to Director Mu to make the final decision.”

Ordinarily, Lin Fei would have enjoyed watching the excitement of two beautiful women vying for him, feeling somewhat flattered.

However, as soon as Shen Peini mentioned bringing the matter to Director Mu for a decision, Lin Fei immediately felt a cold sweat break out.

“Alright, if that’s the case, then please Sister Shen join me in approaching Director Mu, and let Director Mu decide which of us two Lin Fei will serve as a secretary.”

At this moment, Ling Weiwei appeared very straightforward and promptly agreed to Shen Peini’s suggestion.

The two women exchanged glances, and with great understanding, they both walked towards the office door together.