"This is over!"
Wang Dongfang, while not the best employee, was not stupid.
After Zhang Zixia spoke, he knew he was likely in deep trouble this time.
He had already been at odds with this newly appointed General Manager of the Business Department, yet today Zhang Zixia had apologized on his behalf, and in such a humble manner.
He didn't need to think about what the boss's reaction would be upon their return; at the very least, he'd be reprimanded and immediately transferred out of the Business Department.
Disagreements between a General Manager and a Deputy Manager were not uncommon in advertising companies like theirs.
However, one thing was not bringing it out into the open, and another was to have it exposed.
The company's boss would inevitably have to make a choice in such a situation: either let Zhang Zixia fully take over the Business Department, or let her go and keep him, the relative.
Wang Dongfang knew himself well enough. With his abilities, he wasn't even sure he could handle the Deputy Manager role well, let alone the Manager position. Therefore, he was certain that the boss would choose Zhang Zixia without hesitation.
As for himself, he would only be transferred out of the Business Department, a place with considerable benefits.
At this thought, a trace of malice appeared on Wang Dongfang's face. It was all because of that guy. He had strong capabilities but disguised himself in such a way; wasn't that clearly intended to show off and humiliate them?
Wang Dongfang was never one to repay kindness with ingratitude. At this moment, he directly shifted the blame to Yu Zhou.
In his eyes, this Yu Zhou was definitely not someone to be trifled with. Precisely because of this, he desperately wanted revenge right now, even though this Mr. Yu Zhou seemed to be quite wealthy.
"This is this year's freshest Longjing. I went through a lot of trouble to get just half a kilogram."
"What do you think, Mr. Yu?"
In the office, Zhang Zixia was personally making tea for Yu Zhou with a smile.
She was feeling quite pleased today. The person who had been under her but whom she couldn't get rid of was finally dealt with.
Even if she had used Yu Zhou as a weapon, it was still an incredibly difficult feat.
Who didn't know that Wang Dongfang was a relative of the boss? How could such a person be easily ousted?
"Since no one else is here, Ms. Zhang, you don't need to be so formal."
Yu Zhou did not become infatuated with the manager's appearance at this moment and act like a lovesick fool.
After all, his own wife was, in Yu Zhou's eyes, the most beautiful woman.
Even if Zhang Zixia's looks were outstanding, even among today's celebrities, her confident demeanor made her even more so.
However, Yu Zhou still had little interest in this woman.
This was a woman whose schemes ran deeper than any he had ever met.
Even the experienced Song Qing could not conceal her thoughts as well as she could.
Upon her return, she could instantly figure everything out and begin to eliminate her rivals, all without revealing a single trace of her plan.
Yu Zhou believed that if he hadn't brought it up, she wouldn't have mentioned a word.
She was truly an elite, a purely rational and calm elite.
"Mr. Yu, you've seen through it?"
Zhang Zixia merely smiled gently and continued to pour tea for Yu Zhou.
She didn't seem surprised at all that Yu Zhou could see through her little tricks.
Of course, she already knew who Yu Zhou was before she returned.
As a businesswoman, she paid close attention to the business news in Jiangbei.
Because of this, it was difficult not to hear about Yu Zhou's reputation during this period.
Under such circumstances, Zhang Zixia wouldn't claim to have heard of Yu Zhou's name in passing, but she had some impression of his style of doing business, and it was quite good.
He was a smart person. For such a smart person to see through her little tricks at first glance was entirely normal.
"Ms. Zhang, are you hoping I wouldn't see through it?"
"Actually, I could pretend not to see it, or even genuinely not see it."
Yu Zhou smiled and began to drink the tea.
Alright, this tea was indeed incredibly sweet, but she had put too little in.
No matter how he drank it, he couldn't taste the bitterness. What should he do? Even though he knew that if he drank this tea the way he usually did, anyone would think he was wasting a treasure.
But every time he drank tea, Yu Zhou felt that was the correct way to enjoy it and couldn't help but think in that direction.
"Hahahaha!"
"I've heard before that Mr. Yu is a very interesting person, and now it seems that's true."
"Since that's the case, then I should be more sincere with this apology."
Finally, Zhang Zixia stood up again and, without any pretense, bowed and apologized.
Yu Zhou quickly stood up and moved to help her.
This woman was not only mentally strong but also adaptable. The thought made Yu Zhou decide that it would be best not to offend her in the future.
Even the demeanor she displayed indicated that this woman was not to be trifled with.
If he truly clashed with her, he might just capsize in the gutter and be outsmarted.
"No, no! Really, no need."
"Besides, I came to you for help this time."
Her willingness to leave surprised Zhang Zixia. She had heard many rumors.
This Yu Zhou had a significant reputation outside; in the business world, he was absolutely a ruthless figure.
Would such a person be so polite?
Then he must have some ulterior motive.
For a moment, Zhang Zixia couldn't figure out Yu Zhou's intentions.
She could only smile politely and say, "Mr. Yu, please tell me your thoughts. I guarantee I will help as long as it doesn't violate my principles."
Her words were certainly spoken beautifully. After all, even with Zhang Zixia's capabilities, without having started her own business, she possessed little true power.
It was natural for her to be subservient to a true boss like him, which was why she had apologized immediately and so sincerely.
It wasn't that she looked down on some and fawned over others, but rather, for some people, apologizing to them was unnecessary, or one couldn't bring oneself to do it.
But for some people, you could do it without any psychological burden.
In Zhang Zixia's eyes, Yu Zhou was precisely the kind of person she could apologize and bow to without any psychological burden.