The King of Urban Mercenaries
Chapter 80 - 80 80 Minister Shen

80: Chapter 80 Minister Shen 80: Chapter 80 Minister Shen “Assistant Lin, you’re not about to tell me that it’s not some salon girl on the phone but your wife, right?”

Penny, a typical troublemaker who didn’t take responsibility for her actions, was flipping Lin Fei’s phone carelessly, her light smile drawing into a curve.

All Lin Fei wanted to do was spit his salt soda on this woman—especially in front of Shanshan.

Naturally, Lin Fei couldn’t admit that it was his wife who had called.

Xue Mei, as the Chairman of Thorny Rose, had inconveniently chosen to play seductress.

Although Lin Fei knew that this woman was likely setting a trap for him, just waiting for him to walk into it.

But the problem was, Penny was clueless.

Sure, if she’s clueless, she’s clueless, but why the hell is she blabbering nonsense?

If it were just between the two of them or even with Weiwei present, it wouldn’t be such a big deal.

But damn it, this was happening right in front of Shanshan.

Friends with benefits, hookups—if Xue Mei really was his friend with benefits, Lin Fei could have just sucked it up and endured Shanshan’s disdainful looks.

Anyway, Lin Fei didn’t have much of a good image in front of Shanshan to begin with.

The key issue was that, although Xue Mei may be alluringly seductive and enchantingly cool, it wasn’t quite clear yet whether they were friends or foes.

Lin Fei was certainly not willing to wear that black hat ingrained with infidelity.

“Manager Shen is joking.

As a lowly assistant like me, where would I find such romantic encounters?

It’s just a friend who I helped out before, and she wants to invite me over for a simple meal.”

Lin Fei glanced subtly at Shanshan with the last line, obviously trying to explain himself to her.

However, Penny showed no sign of sparing Lin Fei’s feelings, seemingly forgetting that they were in Shanshan’s CEO office, she relentlessly teased Lin Fei, “Not necessarily, from what I hear, it doesn’t sound like just a casual meal.

Assistant Lin, surely you’re not using eating as an excuse to devour someone, are you?”

“I’ll devour your sister, damn it, one of these days I’m going to eat you alive!”

Lin Fei glared fiercely at Penny, convinced that this woman was deliberately trying to smear him.

As for her motive, it was still hard to determine, but one thing was certain—her intentions were downright malicious!

Had it not been in front of Shanshan, Lin Fei would have turned Penny’s voluptuous butt into a blooming flower with a good spanking.

Although it was only Penny badgering Lin Fei relentlessly, both Weiwei and Shanshan, even without interjecting, were casting cold, disdainful glances at him, clearly indicating their interest in this talk of Lin Fei’s “hookups.”

Weiwei was somewhat more bearable, as her chill was more work-related, and personally, she was still quite feminine.

As things between Lin Fei and her were still in the ambiguous phase without real advancement, he could temporarily ignore her.

However, Shanshan was a different story for Lin Fei.

The Mu Group’s CEO was famously known as an ice queen; a single glance from her could freeze a man with a weak heart to death.

While Lin Fei had a strong heart and had developed some immunity in this area, it was his status that was at stake.

After all, any man would feel guilty when caught making hookups with other women, especially when facing his own wife.

“I’ve got a lot of work pending, so I won’t disturb your meeting.”

Lin Fei was ready to make his escape; not because he was eager for his rendezvous but because he feared that if he stayed longer, he wouldn’t be able to resist smacking Penny’s little backside.

Of course, making a scene would only make things worse.

To prevent such an incident, Lin Fei had no choice but to suppress his loathing for Penny and make a quick exit.

Yet Penny seemed oblivious to Lin Fei’s irritation, her jade hand unabashedly grasping Lin Fei’s, “Assistant Lin, even if you’re in a hurry to rush to your date, you should at least ask for leave from Manager Ling.

It’s still working hours, after all; you don’t plan to skip work right in front of CEO Mu, do you?”

“Manager Shen sure has a wide range of concerns.”

Lin Fei pronounced each word deliberately, with particular emphasis on the first three.

“I’m only looking out for you.

With the company facing so many issues, as Assistant Lin said, you have a lot of work on your hands.

At such a time, you should stay and deal with work responsibilities.”

Penny obviously detected Lin Fei’s dissatisfaction yet resolutely clung to her decision to antagonize Lin Fei, refusing to let him go.

“Lin Fei, if you really have personal matters to handle, I can grant you leave on Weiwei’s behalf.

If not, you can leave.”

Just as Lin Fei was about to reluctantly request leave from Weiwei, Shanshan spoke up first, her tone cold and devoid of emotion.

With Shanshan’s status, once she spoke, Penny had no room for further comment and could only reluctantly let go of Lin Fei’s hand—after giving him a hard pinch.

As if Lin Fei had wronged her in some way, he felt a surge of anger inside.

However, Lin Fei knew that now wasn’t the time to settle scores with Penny; Shanshan was waiting for his response.

“It’s not a particularly close friend; I can drop by after work and still make it.”

Just as Penny mentioned, the company was going through a rough patch; needless sick leaves were enough for Shanshan to deal with.

Lin Fei was not about to request leave and add to Shanshan’s worries, especially since he didn’t have any actual work to do.

“Turns out it’s a fuck buddy,” Lin Fei finished, and Shen Peini muttered quietly to herself.

Although Shen Peini’s words were soft, Mu Shanshan and Ling Weiwei still heard it.

Despite lacking any clear expressions or physical gestures, Lin Fei knew that in the hearts of these two women, they’d probably taken Shen Peini’s words for truth.

Lin Fei was utterly smeared by Shen Peini.

In Mu Shanshan’s presidential office, Lin Fei had no desire to stay any longer.

If he stayed, he worried he might lose control of his emotions and do something that would shock Mu Shanshan.

Having left Mu Shanshan’s office, Lin Fei had only taken a few steps when he received a text from Mu Shanshan: Aunt Lan asked me to ask if you’re coming home for dinner?

The moment he received the text, Lin Fei felt an urge to cry—not out of being touched, but out of feeling wronged.

Mu Shanshan’s text fully proved that she’d believed the nonsense Shen Peini had spouted in her office.

To prove his innocence, Lin Fei had no choice but to stiffly reply to Mu Shanshan with a single word, “Yes.” As for Thorny Rose’s situation, Lin Fei no longer had the energy to worry about whether the woman’s trap of a banquet might tempt him with her body or not.

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“The employees who took sick leave due to Han Zhenhai’s influence are mainly concentrated in the Marketing, Security, Public Relations, and Finance Departments.

The Marketing Department is the hardest hit, with both the head and deputy head on sick leave.

The Marketing Department must be completely reorganized.”

Without Lin Fei in the office, Mu Shanshan began speaking with even more of an icy CEO’s authority.

“Chairman Mu, the management of the Marketing Department has been chaotic for the past two years, and those two heads are directly related to the issue.

Many of the employees in the department are their loyal followers.

If we want to thoroughly reorganize the Marketing Department, we must appoint a new head.

If we select someone from within the Marketing Department, I’m afraid we would repeat the same mistakes,” Ling Weiwei’s pretty face showed a touch of seriousness.

Mu Shanshan’s hands were clasped together, and she nodded slightly, “Do we have a suitable candidate?”

“I suggest that Sister Shen take over as the new head of the Marketing Department.

Over the past two years, Sister Shen has been a great help to me in the General Affairs Department, and her capability and performance are there for all to see.

In terms of experience and ability, I cannot think of anyone more suitable than Sister Shen.”

Mu Shanshan and Ling Weiwei sang in tune, essentially offering Shen Peini a reward for taking sides.

“Chairman Mu, that really wouldn’t be appropriate.

I am too inexperienced.

There are many in the company more capable than I.

The position of head of the Marketing Department is of great importance; please reconsider, Chairman Mu.”

Shen Peini had expected Mu Shanshan to give her some benefits, after all, she wasn’t representing only herself but also a significant director from the board.

But, Shen Peini hadn’t expected Mu Shanshan to make such a grand move.

In any company, the position equivalent to head of the Marketing Department is certainly a core executive role.

Shen Peini had just decided to side with Mu Shanshan, and in that moment, she couldn’t be sure whether Mu Shanshan sincerely wanted her to take the position.

Subconsciously, she gave a tactful refusal.

After all, Shen Peini was currently just a supervisor; if she leapt to the position of head of the Marketing Department, there would surely be gossip.

“Actually, before I took over the company, I observed you for some time.

At that time, the reason I vetoed your promotion to the deputy head of the General Affairs Department was not only due to some personal bias but also due to considerations of your work performance.

I believe that the Marketing Department will be a better showcase for your skills than the General Affairs Department.”

Mu Shanshan’s eyes gazed firmly at Shen Peini, without a trace of pretense.

In fact, this was truly what Mu Shanshan felt.

Before she took over from Mu Hong to manage Mu Group, Mu Shanshan had made considerable effort to review the resumes of middle and upper management staff, analyzing each of them.

Shen Peini, with her directorial backing, naturally received special attention from Mu Shanshan.

Previously, Shen Peini’s aunt had proposed in the board meeting for Shen Peini to assume the position of deputy head of the General Affairs Department, but it was vetoed by Mu Shanshan.

“Why does Chairman Mu believe the Marketing Department would suit me better?” Shen Peini’s slender and seductive phoenix eyes shimmered as she intently questioned Mu Shanshan.

A faint smile appeared on Mu Shanshan’s delicate and exquisite face, “If I remember correctly, didn’t you major in marketing in college?”

“You got it right, Chairman Mu.”

Shen Peini’s charming face bloomed like a radiant flower bud.

What Shen Peini majored in college was no longer important.

What mattered was that Mu Shanshan had extended an olive branch and Shen Peini had accepted it.

Although the appointment wasn’t official yet, with Mu Shanshan’s endorsement and the support of her own aunt, after next Monday’s board meeting, Mu Group was bound to have a new head, a Madam Shen.

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