A Stern Mistress from the Ancient Past Becomes the Cannon-Fodder in a Wealthy Family

Chapter 279: Hua Xin

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

Just as everyone finished discussing and started working, a girl who had just arrived a few months ago secretly made a cup of coffee and sent it to Yuan Shu’s office.

When she knocked on the door and heard Yuan Shu ask her to enter, she opened the door to enter. Then, she smiled eagerly and said, “Young Madam, you didn’t take a lunch break at noon. I was worried that you would be sleepy in the afternoon, so I made you a cup of coffee.”

Yuan Shu looked up at her. She was a girl with a ponytail, wearing a white T-shirt and jeans. From the clever look in her eyes, it was obvious that she was very smart.

Yuan Shu lowered her head and continued working as she said in an impassive tone, “Bring the coffee over.”

The little girl’s light brown eyes darted around as she wondered what tone to use to make Yuan Shu trust her. Then, she walked over and put down the coffee.

She took the initiative to introduce herself. “Young Madam, my name is Hua Xin. I’ve just arrived at the company not long ago. If there’s anything you want me to do, you can let me know.”

Yuan Shu clearly had an assistant, but she wanted Yuan Shu to look for her instead. Her motive was obvious.

Yuan Shu decided to give in to her first. “With an employee as proactive as you, the corporation should give you a raise.”

Hua Xin replied, “Since I’ve received a salary from the company, of course 1 have to help the company, right?”

Yuan Shu didn’t say anything. Instead, she picked up the coffee and took a sip.

She didn’t know much about coffee, nor did she understand why modern people liked to drink things that were as bitter as medicine. However, the coffee Hua Xin brought seemed to have milk and sugar added, so it tasted much better.

After Yuan Shu put down the cup, she said, “But 1 don’t like coffee very much, so you don’t have to send coffee in next time.”

Hua Xin was very good at reading body language, so she observed Yuan Shu carefully, hoping to see some emotions on Yuan Shu’s face. However, she couldn’t notice anything, which disappointed her.

Seeing that she still wasn’t leaving, Yuan Shu asked, “Is there anything else?”

Hua Xin snapped out of her daze and hurriedly replied, “It’s nothing, it’s nothing. Young Madam, remember to call me if you need anything. My name is Hua Xin!”

Yuan Shu kept staring at Hua Xin, making her leave in a panic.

Hua Xin was still too young and couldn’t hold it in. The person behind her couldn’t have just planted such an insensible girl. There must be moles hidden deeper in the Shi Corporation. Yuan Shu had to think of a way to use her to lure out the other moles in the corporation.

Yuan Shu looked at the schedule for the afternoon, then took out her business card and called Wei Ci.

Wei Ci picked up the call and said, “Hello, who is this?”

Her voice was pleasant. Anyone who heard her voice would feel delighted.

Yuan Shu said, “Hello, I’m the manager of Shi Corporation’s technical department, Yuan Shu. We have a project to promote now and hope to collaborate with your company. I wonder if you have time to meet and chat?”

Wei Ci’s voice was very calm. Clearly, she wasn’t surprised by this call, but she didn’t expect it to come so quickly.

She said, “Thank you for considering our company. I wonder if it’s convenient for you to meet and talk in detail this afternoon. There’s a cafe on Lin’an Road. The environment is quiet and suitable for conversation. What do you think?”

The distance between the two companies on Lin’an Road was the same, so it was indeed the best location.

To be able to quickly find the best meeting place during the phone call, it could be seen that Wei Ci was prepared. Yuan Shu admired her ability.

Yuan Shu said, “Sure, I’ll see you at 3 pm.”

Wei Ci said, “I’ll wait for your arrival.”

She definitely couldn’t go to discuss business alone. Logically speaking, Cheng Cheng should be the one accompanying her. However, Yuan Shu still decided to let Hua Xin accompany her.

If a person stood out too much, she would attract everyone’s attention, and the chances of her making a mistake would increase.

Yuan Shu didn’t call Hua Xin. Instead, she deliberately went to the office at around two o’clock and said loudly, “Hua Xin, please go out with me.”

Hua Xin froze for a moment before she looked at the people around her. Sure enough, everyone stopped working and looked at her.

However, Hua Xin wasn’t mature enough to think that this was inappropriate. She thought that she had already gained Yuan Shu’s trust, so she packed her things smugly and followed Yuan Shu out..