Supervisor Zhao finished speaking and immediately called for security to drag Gu Yan out, lest she cause trouble.
The security guards were also quick to arrive. Just as they were about to lift Gu Yan and throw her out, Ye Qichen suddenly spoke, "Wait a moment."
Supervisor Zhao, afraid Gu Yan would complain, quickly said to Ye Qichen with a smile:
"Mr. Ye, don't be soft-hearted just because she looks pitiful. It's all an act. She's a bitch, specializing in seducing men, and her private life is incredibly indecent. She gave birth to a bastard and doesn't even know who the father is. Someone like her doesn't deserve your sympathy or your time."
"Oh? Is that so?" Ye Qichen asked with a smile, his handsome face breaking into a gentle, elegant, and charming smile.
Many female colleagues in the office were captivated by him.
Seeing him smile, Supervisor Zhao obsequiously smiled and nodded in agreement, "Yes, yes, you absolutely mustn't be fooled by her appearance..."
Before he could finish speaking, Ye Qichen stepped forward, walked past him, and helped Gu Yan, who had fallen to the ground, to her feet. "Are you alright?"
Gu Yan shook her head. "I'm fine. Why are you here?"
"I originally came to discuss some business, but now it seems unnecessary to continue. Let's go. First, we'll go to the hospital to check your face."
As Ye Qichen said this, his tone was very gentle, but to President Xiao and Supervisor Zhao, it sounded like ice.
Gu Yan hadn't expected Ye Qichen to be an important client of the company. And President Xiao and Supervisor Zhao hadn't expected Ye Qichen to know Gu Yan!
Moreover, their relationship seemed to be more than just acquaintance!
Supervisor Zhao felt like he was finished. If he ruined the boss's acquisition plan, he would probably have to pack his bags and go home.
"Mr. Ye, listen to me, I can explain..." He tried to salvage the situation.
"Shut up!" President Xiao reprimanded, then turned into a smiling face and quickly caught up with the departing Ye Qichen and Gu Yan.
"Mr. Ye, it's a misunderstanding. I hired the wrong person. Don't worry, I will immediately remove this company tumor and ensure you have no future worries. When would you like to come by again? I promise, this will never happen again."
"We'll see," Ye Qichen said indifferently, then said to his assistant, "Xiao Guan, prepare the car, let's go to the hospital."
Xiao Guan replied, "Yes."
President Xiao knew it was bad news when he heard Ye Qichen say that. He was filled with anger and regret.
He had finally managed to connect with Ye Qichen. If the company were acquired, he wouldn't only cash out a large sum of money, but his accounting firm would also become a subsidiary of the Ye family's company. What an honor that would be.
But now, all his plans had been shattered!
"Mr. Ye..." He wanted to try to win him over, but Xiao Guan blocked him. He could only watch helplessly as Ye Qichen left with Gu Yan.
He was helpless. The employees who had been watching quickly dispersed when they saw his dark expression, pretending to be busy with their work. Only Supervisor Zhao was left, facing him with a distressed expression.
"President Xiao, I..."
"What exactly did you do to that woman?!"
Supervisor Zhao was interrupted by President Xiao's roar as soon as he started speaking.
Supervisor Zhao didn't dare to claim Gu Yan had seduced him anymore. He argued, "I didn't! She resigned, and I, I just questioned her about misappropriating company resources. Who knew she would get so agitated. President Xiao, I was also doing this for the company's benefit. You have to believe me!"
President Xiao knew his philandering nature. If it weren't for his competence and usefulness, he wouldn't have kept him for so long.
"I don't care what method you use, go and apologize to her! And get her forgiveness, otherwise, you don't need to stay in Beijing anymore!"
After saying this, President Xiao turned and left.
He thought that if they apologized and Gu Yan forgave Supervisor Zhao, there might still be a chance for the acquisition.
Supervisor Zhao nodded in agreement on the surface, but when he returned to his office, he clenched his fists, his eyes filled with anger. He was actually being asked to apologize to that bitch!
He was very resentful. She was just a fallen noblewoman who had given birth to a bastard. Why should he apologize to her?!
But for his job, he had no choice but to do it.
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Meanwhile.
Ye Qichen took Gu Yan away from the accounting firm and went straight to a nearby hospital.
"Qichen, I'm actually fine. I can just apply some ice when I get back. There's no need to come to the hospital," Gu Yan said.
She was deeply touched that Ye Qichen had appeared in time to save her again. But her wallet was truly thin, and there was no need to waste money at the hospital.
Ye Qichen didn't speak and showed no expression. He directly took her to the nurse and said, "Please take care of her."
Seeing his unhappy expression, Gu Yan couldn't refuse further and let the nurse take her to the ward.
Ye Qichen didn't stay in the ward for long. He received a phone call and went out.
The nurse examined the swelling on Gu Yan's face and then took her for an X-ray. Finally, confirming there were no major issues, she brought ice packs to apply a cold compress for half an hour.
"Knock, knock." At this moment, the ward door was knocked. Gu Yan thought Ye Qichen had returned, but when she looked up, she saw Supervisor Zhao entering with a fruit basket, smiling.
"Little Gu, is there nothing serious?"
Gu Yan frowned. "What are you doing here?"
Since they had already fallen out, she saw no need to be polite to him, and besides, this was a hospital, not the company.
Seeing her unfriendly tone, Supervisor Zhao felt a bit uncomfortable, unlike his usual subservient demeanor at the company.
He thought, If you hadn't hooked up with Mr. Ye, would you be here today?
When Mr. Ye gets tired of you, we'll see if you dare to be so arrogant.
He put on a fawning smile. "Look what you're saying. Of course, I'm here to see you. Here, have some fruit. These are all imported. You usually wouldn't even buy such expensive fruit for yourself, would you?"
"I don't need it. You can leave!" Gu Yan gave him a cold look.
People don't visit without a reason. Moreover, it hadn't been long since then, and he was so courteously bringing gifts. It must not be for anything good.
"Little Gu, we're colleagues. Why be so heartless? I admit I was wrong at noon at the company and shouldn't have treated you that way. You know, I've always been like this, joking with female colleagues. Please don't take it to heart," Supervisor Zhao said with a smile.
"How about this? I'll approve your resignation application right now. Don't hold it against me. Forgive me, and help me say a few good words to Mr. Ye?"
Gu Yan let out a light laugh. She knew it. How could Supervisor Zhao suddenly change his ways and come to apologize to her?
So that was the reason.
"I'm sorry, Supervisor Zhao. If you were to apologize sincerely, I could accept it. But as for Mr. Ye's decision, I'm sorry, that's not something I can influence." Gu Yan then directly showed him the door. "If there's nothing else, you can leave. I don't want to see you right now!"
"You!" Supervisor Zhao was furious. The fawning he had just put on lasted for only three seconds before it broke. He threatened, "Gu Yan, you'd better not push your luck. It's already good enough that I'm willing to apologize to you. Are you getting on my nerves?!"