The sound of the door closing was loud, as if the entire company's door had slammed shut.
The force of it indeed made Cai Rong's heart tremble.
Zuo Ruxiu was furious, but this would only make matters worse.
Cai Jinqu was mainly drowning his sorrows in alcohol, bolstering his courage with it, and venting his inner dissatisfaction.
What he had reported yesterday was merely a proposal for his appointment that he had drafted, awaiting Cai Rong's review and decision. However, it was intercepted by Zuo Ruxiu.
This appointment proposal was specifically written for Cai Rong. Many years ago, Cai Rong had expressed his intention to groom a successor.
And for so many years, he had told himself: "You are going to inherit my business in the future, the entire Wu Ma Group will be yours to manage, you must..."
This wait had stretched for seven or eight years.
At his age, he was more than capable of handling things independently. Even if he wasn't the chairman, he should have been the general manager, but the opposite was true. He preferred to use Xu Dachuan, that sycophant, rather than let him take over.
Every time he thought of these things, Cai Jinqu felt a pang of bitterness.
To replace Cai Rong as soon as possible, he had to take action in advance and replace some people.
But to have this proposal intercepted upon submission was an unbearable humiliation.
He had received this news from Xiao Zhao.
A change in a company's management was being handled by an assistant. If this got out, it would be a laughingstock.
Who gave her this authority?
"It's all her doing! Chairman Cai, what do you say!"
Cai Jinqu pointed at Zuo Ruxiu, who had just entered, and said. It was a rule that Cai Rong had set for him and his siblings not to call him "Dad" in the company.
"What good things have I done? Don't blame me for everything! Besides, the chairman himself said that for certain matters, I have the authority to decide whether to let him see them."
Zuo Ruxiu said indignantly.
Looking at her arrogant expression, Cai Jinqu was filled with anger, wishing he could slap her a few times. But in front of Cai Rong, he dared not, feeling a bit timid.
Coupled with the earlier commotion, the effects of the alcohol had mostly worn off, and his demeanor slowly reverted to his usual submissiveness.
"You have authority? You're just an assistant, what authority do you have to review documents concerning company secrets?"
Although Cai Jinqu feared Cai Rong, he did not fear Zuo Ruxiu.
Regarding her, he only harbored resentment.
"I do have the authority, and it's none of your business. In any case, without my permission, you cannot casually give your documents to the chairman!"
Zuo Ruxiu spoke these words in front of Cai Rong, stating them as a matter of course.
At first, Cai Rong thought it was a bit excessive, but gradually he also agreed.
This arrangement, in a way, was a coincidence.
Zuo Ruxiu had inadvertently shielded him.
Judging by Cai Jinqu's reaction, they were indeed starting to plan.
He had heard rumors that they had been active recently, and he hadn't expected them to prepare for this reshuffle of positions.
However, all of this seemed rather naive in Cai Rong's eyes. Someone had already reported this news to him.
In the past few days, Cai Rong had also been considering how to handle this matter. How could he save face for himself and his son, maintain father-son harmony, and yet smoothly gloss over the situation.
He had intended to hand over the company to him years ago, otherwise, he wouldn't have nurtured him.
But in the last two years, Wu Ma had encountered some problems, and he couldn't rest easy, so Cai Rong had to personally oversee things.
Most importantly, he felt that his health was perfectly fine. Although his heart had acted up this time, the doctor had said that with simple rest and no excessive fatigue, there would be no major issues.
This further strengthened his confidence.
To keep pace with national developments, Cai Rong had also implemented a rotation system for high-level positions in the company, with each tenure lasting six years. And now, it was that time again.
While rotation was necessary, the list had to be approved by him.
"Bring me the document to look at!"
"Well, I had originally planned to give it to you after this busy period! Manager Cai is just too impatient, that's why he said that."
Zuo Ruxiu suddenly changed her tone and spoke to Cai Rong in a different manner.
Her words were respectful and seemed to be for Cai Rong's benefit.
When Cai Rong did not immediately respond, she continued:
"Look at you, the doctor advised you not to overexert yourself. I thought Manager Cai's matters were too taxing on your mind, so I intended to keep them with me temporarily, and give them to you as soon as you had rested."
Zuo Ruxiu's words were sincere, and they warmed Cai Rong's heart.
Regardless of anything else, her intentions were good.
"Ah, let's not talk about it anymore. Bring it here, let me see it!"
Cai Rong said softly.
Zuo Ruxiu could only nod and turn to go fetch it.
At this moment, a few curious girls outside the door, hearing the commotion inside, quickly prepared to slip away, but Zuo Ruxiu spotted them.
One said, "I'll go make a coffee"; another said, "Oh, I'll go get a document!"; and some, not knowing what to say, silently turned back to their seats.
"Bai Suxiang! Go to the document room and bring me the blue folder on the left shelf as soon as you enter!"
Zuo Ruxiu had no time to argue with them and called out to Bai Suxiang.
What company doesn't have gossip, what company doesn't have a bit of office drama?
Upon hearing her name, Bai Suxiang hastily put down her work and went to get it for her.
Ali glanced at Bai Suxiang impatiently, her eyes full of resentment. It felt like she had a task, and suddenly someone told her there was another one.
Bai Suxiang had been working with her, and with this summons, all the work had suddenly become hers. Ali was naturally displeased.
Of course, she didn't dare to vent her anger at Zuo Ruxiu, so she could only pout to herself, as a way to relieve her frustration.
Bai Suxiang merely blinked and immediately set about her task.
She knew how to prioritize and what to do at critical moments.
In less than a minute, the folder was in Zuo Ruxiu's hands, and she nodded in satisfaction.
She appreciated Bai Suxiang's capabilities.
Bai Suxiang had heard from Liu Sandao that Zuo Ruxiu was being targeted by a soul, but so far, she had not found any abnormality in her, nor could she see any trace of greed in her.
Based on her experience, people who had been targeted by souls in the past had, to varying degrees, shown a desire for something. Su Dan Novels.
This, of course, was something Liu Sandao couldn't understand.
What was the purpose of this soul, after going to such great lengths?
After observing for many days, he found that Soul Number Twelve never seemed to enter the Wu Ma Group, as if everything happening here had nothing to do with her.
To support Bai Suxiang, Liu Sandao had also decided to work at the Wu Ma Group.
However, to get in in such a short time, he could only be assigned jobs like cleaning and odd jobs.
Upon entering, he discovered a greater secret hidden within.