An Yiqing’s swift and decisive commands got Zhang Yuksheng and Zhang Heng, the two elites, bustling about in no time. Zhang Yuksheng had long been accustomed to An Yiqing’s reaction and handling speed when it came to crisis situations. However, it was the first time that Zhang Heng, who had always been in Yu City, gained a profound understanding of this young boss.
Unflappable and meticulous under pressure. That was Zhang Heng’s first impression of this legendary boss.
On the way from the airport to Feather City Yuyuanzhai’s headquarters, Zhang Yuksheng and Zhang Heng arranged all the tasks An Yiqing had instructed in an orderly manner, and all the employees of the eight branches of Yuyuanzai in Yu City began to take action, executing the orders in an organized fashion.
Feather City Yuyuanzhai headquarters, by now, were past ten at night. Normally, Yuyuanzhai would have closed, but this evening, the store was still brightly lit.
Stepping off the car and looking at the shop in front of them, devastated, the bulletproof glass of the display window had been smashed to pieces, the signboard was dismantled and was hanging crooked on the wall. The door had been thoroughly kicked in, and fragments of rare jade were scattered everywhere. The staff were busily sweeping the floor and cleaning up the trash.
Watching the utterly destroyed Yuyuanzhai with an expressionless face, An Yiqing showed no emotion. Zhang Heng, standing by her side, watched her with trepidation and couldn’t help but admire how this young boss, despite her youth, had managed to maintain such composure, a skill even greater than his own as a middle-aged man.
Walking into the store, the busy employees looked up upon hearing the noise and saw the manager of Feather City headquarters, Zhang Heng, walking in with a young and extraordinarily beautiful girl. Everyone was momentarily startled.
"Everyone pause for a moment, I have an announcement," Zhang Heng stepped forward and spoke loudly, "This is our Yuyuanzhai’s Big Boss, Miss An Yiqing. She heard about today’s incident and has rushed back from Xuandu City to support everyone. Boss, would you like to say a few words?"
An Yiqing nodded and her soft voice rose, her tone carrying a resilience and detachment that felt uniquely poignant.
"Everyone must have been startled today; on behalf of Yuyuanzhai, I apologize. Things have been chaotic, and you all have had a hard time. Consider tonight as overtime work, and salaries will be settled at three times the normal rate. Please get back to work."
With just a few words from An Yiqing, everyone’s restless hearts were soothed. Yuyuanzhai’s compensation was already generous, and no one would not want triple salary.
Watching everyone settle down to work, Zhang Heng couldn’t help but be moved; the ability to grasp human nature’s weaknesses, adept at managing people, just a few short sentences had mobilized everyone’s enthusiasm and sense of belonging. This young boss was truly out of the ordinary.
Meanwhile, in Xuandu City.
It was past midnight, the lights at the An Family Villa had been extinguished, and the An Family had all slipped into slumber. But their sleep was not peaceful, as if even in their dreams they were worried about An Yiqing far away in Yu City.
Inside the villa, a shadow flitted by, rapidly disappearing under the moonlight.
Outside the courtyard of the An Family Villa, a group of men in black appeared suddenly. Judging from the insignias on their clothes, they were the Gu Family Iron Guards.
Then, a shadow moved; a man as handsome as a deity, tall and straight, appeared before the Gu Family Iron Guards.
With a broad sweep of his hand, he made a few simple and sharp gestures. The Gu Family Iron Guards nodded in unison, then swiftly dispersed, securing the An Family Villa so that not even water could get through.
At the entrance of the An Family Villa, four of the Twelve Blood Generals stood motionless, remaining on high alert.
The events of the night were somewhat baffling, but even if An Yiqing hadn’t given orders, they would have taken it upon themselves to protect the An Family.