Fortunately, he had diverted attention earlier, not acting directly himself; otherwise, he was really afraid it would implicate him.

Qin Hua’s hand holding the mouse paused imperceptibly, her gaze suddenly sharp.

The [New Retail Strategy Project Team] is currently the group’s focus, and even she herself holds a position in it, hoping to gain some prestige.

In fact, if Jing had intervened yesterday, she wouldn’t really let Zhang Lei resign.

She just wanted to delay, after all, the resignation handover must go through human resources for review, and she had already spoken to them about it.

She didn’t expect Jing to go to such lengths for her boyfriend.

And to bypass her directly in doing so.

This was essentially an open warning to her.

At that moment.

"Ring ring——" The desk phone rang urgently.

Qin Hua glanced at the caller ID, immediately answered, and said calmly, "Hello, Sister Yang."

Yang Meiping’s gentle voice came through the receiver, "Hua Hua, is this a good time to talk?"

Qin Hua waved to Gao Junfeng, "Yes, go ahead."

Gao Junfeng tactfully retreated to the door, standing with his hands at his sides.

"Here’s the thing." Yang Meiping’s tone was unreadable, "That Ding Furong from the Food and Beverage Business Department, is he an internal employee your admin department recommended?"

Qin Hua pressed her lips, "Yes, correct, it seems an assistant recommended him from below, what’s wrong, Sister Yang? Is there a problem with his work?"

"Not at all." A light laugh came from the other end, "I was just casually asking, what’s your impression of him?"

Qin Hua’s eyes shifted slightly, after a brief hesitation, she replied slowly, "I think he’s pretty good, quite suitable for that position."

"Haha, alright then. Nothing else, bye-bye."

"Bye-bye, Sister Yang."

Hanging up the phone, Qin Hua tightly squeezed the receiver.

Of course, she knew what Yang Meiping meant by this call.

And her answer was essentially choosing to openly go against her friend Jing.

If it were before, she would never have done this.

But things were different now.

Uncle Tian was overwhelmed with the Huinei Electronics issue, unable to pay attention to Zhongcheng Group’s internal matters, hoping she could "guide" Jing in making the "right" choice.

And her father had just become the new Chairman.

She always felt her friend was under some spell by that man, and she wanted to save her.

Choosing to temporarily protect Ding Furong was also to see if Tang Song would cause any trouble, to see if this could exacerbate the conflict between him and Jing.

At Jing’s birthday party, she would "accidentally" reveal these matters in front of their friends.

"Supervisor Qin?" Gao Junfeng’s voice rang again, pulling her out of her thoughts.

Qin Hua came back to her senses, her face restored to its usual gentle and composed calm.

"Alright Junfeng, I got it. You may go now, I have it under control."

"Okay okay." Gao Junfeng hesitated for a moment, then flashed a practiced charming smile, "Um, it’s Friday today, does Supervisor Qin have time this evening? A new authentic French restaurant just opened in West Bridge, the atmosphere is very..."

"Knock knock knock——"

A series of steady and powerful knocks interrupted Gao Junfeng’s unfinished invitation.

Immediately after, the door was pushed open, and a tall figure walked in.

Standing smartly in a suit, wearing silver-rimmed glasses, with a perfectly styled side part, he appeared mature and reliable.

"Hello, President Tian!" Gao Junfeng instantly tensed, nervously eyeing his "rival"—the CFO, Tian Guowen.

Tian Guowen raised an eyebrow slightly, with a half-smile, "Oh? Assistant Gao is here too."

"I was just here to report work to Supervisor Qin."

Tian Guowen no longer paid him any mind, walking straight to Qin Hua’s desk and placing a document on it.

"The materials you wanted, I personally brought them over, moved?"

Qin Hua smiled gently, "Moved, thank you, President Tian, for humbling yourself."

Tian Guowen leaned casually on the edge of her desk, arms crossed, "Do you have time tonight? Let’s have a meal together and discuss the administrative budget and resource allocation for the New Retail Strategy Project Team."

Gao Junfeng’s eye twitched violently.

A sense of powerlessness mixed with jealousy and resentment welled up.

Qin Hua paused, then smiled apologetically, "Sorry President Tian, tonight... I’m already booked."

As she spoke, she glanced vaguely at the handsome "Assistant Gao" beside her.

Hearing this, joy surged instantly in Gao Junfeng’s heart!

The corners of his mouth couldn’t help but lift slightly.

Sure enough! Qin Hua was interested in him!

Tian Guowen’s gaze swept over Gao Junfeng, his brow barely furrowing, "Oh? Alright then."

Qin Hua seemed unaware, softly reminding, "By the way, President Tian, Sunday is Jing’s birthday party, don’t forget."

Tian Guowen’s eyes flickered, smiling, "How could I forget my sister’s birthday?"

The two chatted a bit more before Tian Guowen left slightly regretfully.

Qin Hua breathed a soft sigh, her gaze shifting slightly, "Assistant Gao, do you still need anything?"

"What time should we go tonight? Mainly depends on your schedule." Gao Junfeng looked expectantly at his alluring, beautiful, and rich female superior.

Qin Hua was momentarily stunned, then shook her head, giggling, "Sorry, I’m busy tonight."

The expression on Gao Junfeng’s face froze instantly, "Oh, oh... Then I’ll head back, you go ahead."

Watching his departing figure.

Qin Hua smiled faintly, noncommittally.

In her view, Tian Guowen was now her biggest competitor.

Once things "settle" with Jing, with Uncle Tian’s favor, coupled with her father’s chairman status, the future CEO position, she would surely have to compete with Tian Guowen for it.

Given this, naturally, she couldn’t get too close to him.

And everything hinged on Jing’s upcoming birthday party.

By then, not only would Uncle Tian and some of his important business friends be present, but several exceptionally outstanding young talents were also invited.

Such as the new tech entrepreneur, founder of Speed ​​​​Charge Power, Lin Jingming.

He was reportedly set to be listed in next year’s Fortune magazine as one of the 40 under 40 business elites of Huaxia.

In addition, as her father privately disclosed, there’s an even more significant guest.

The heir of a top family office in Singapore, named Meng Chuan.

She had deliberately searched online for his information.

His family’s office had deep cooperation with the renowned Meditation Capital, planning a substantial investment in the mainland’s new energy market.

Meng Chuan himself, a Columbia University finance graduate, was quite well-known in the entire Asia-Pacific financial circle, being the core person responsible for this expansion plan.

He was recently in contact with the struggling Huinei Electronics, thus being specially invited by Uncle Tian.

If Jing could get involved with someone like Meng Chuan, Huinei Electronics receiving a strong capital and technical foundation would definitely be revitalized.

And the Tian family’s crisis would be resolved.

With such a top-tier "gem" in terms of family background, capability, and personal charm ahead. 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

She wanted to see just how conceited Tang Song could get with his two-timing ways?