The voice was calm and composed, yet carried a sharp edge, startling everyone present into turning their heads in unison.
Ji Wei was equally surprised as she looked up, only to see that familiar, tall figure stepping through the doorway.
Gu Moqian was dressed in an ink-colored suit, his tie an intricate black-and-red pattern. His long, straight legs were clad in tailored trousers, and with his arrival, he naturally brought an imposing and commanding presence.
With just a casual glance at the several managers, Gu Moqian made their faces turn pale, silencing them to the point where they dared not utter a word.
"Mo Qian, why are you here?"
Zhu Jianian was initially shocked upon seeing Gu Moqian but quickly revealed an expression of joy.
Encountering him here was a rare occasion. If not for Ji Wei, Gu Moqian probably wouldn’t have stepped foot in this place.
Suppressing the jealousy bubbling in her heart, Zhu Jianian eagerly approached, attempting to showcase a closer-than-usual connection with Gu Moqian in front of everyone.
However, Gu Moqian only returned her with an exceedingly indifferent gaze.
Completely bypassing Zhu Jianian, Gu Moqian’s attention fell on Ji Wei.
The woman, clad in sleek, professional attire, stood quietly in place, her lips curving into a smile the moment she saw him. Her clear, bright eyes looked at him, filled with a tenderness imbued with an emotion only he could discern.
He walked straight to Ji Wei’s side, his voice low and magnetic: "Did they bully you?"
Understanding that Gu Moqian intended to stand up for her, Ji Wei felt a subtle warmth in her heart but quickly blinked at him, her voice tinged with respect: "Thank you for your concern, Mr. Gu. They are my subordinates, and differing opinions and conflicts are normal. We’ll discuss further later to resolve the issues quickly."
Ji Wei’s words were polite, as if her relationship with Gu Moqian was nothing out of the ordinary.
But for the others witnessing this scene, their emotions felt like being on a roller coaster.
Gu Moqian’s single question alone already caused their hearts to skip in fear. They had braced themselves for Ji Wei to lodge accusations on the spot before Gu Moqian, and for all of them to be fired. Yet unexpectedly, she was protecting them!
Zhu Jianian desperately wanted to rush forward and tear apart the mask Ji Wei wore on her face.
Moments ago, they had nearly started a fight, and now she claimed differing opinions were normal? Wasn’t this just an attempt to avoid exposing her incompetence in front of Gu Moqian on her first day, preventing humiliation caused by her subordinates shoving her into an awkward position?
Still, Zhu Jianian ultimately held back.
She understood Gu Moqian’s temperament well—such actions would only provoke his disdain.
She had to stay calm, bide her time. Just wait until Aunt Huiru returned; everything would undergo a dramatic turnaround!
"Since Director Ji said so—"
Gu Moqian deliberately slowed his tone, but to everyone else, it felt as oppressive as storm clouds descending, robbing them of air. His piercing, warning gaze swept over the others: "Then I won’t pursue the matter further."
With that, Gu Moqian turned and stepped away, his voice calm and detached, carrying a business-like tone: "Director Ji, handle it well and come to the office later."
"Understood, Mr. Gu," Ji Wei replied courteously.
After Gu Moqian left, Ji Wei glanced at the managers before her. Seeing that they were still tense, unwilling to relax in the slightest, she suddenly smirked: "If you have any concerns with the plan, now’s the time to speak up..."
Before Ji Wei could finish her sentence, someone hurriedly shook their head, visibly panicked: "No, no concerns at all. Director Ji’s plan is brilliant, solving two problems at once. I wholeheartedly support it!"
That flattery was quite something.