CH 35

Ten days later, Mu Qingyan and Ji Liyun took a private plane back home from the Holy Island.

After returning home, the two of them dealt with their own company affairs in a very tacit manner. However, Ji Liyun took the time to visit the public security bureau.

At the monthly meeting of Mu’s Group, Mu Qingyan directly proposed to enter the “Polar Plan”.

All the senior executives looked at Mu Yuchen, as if asking “Do you know about this?”

In fact, before returning home, Mu Qingyan did mention in a video call with her parents that she wanted to join the Polar Plan, but Mu Yuchen said that it needed to be considered and did not give a positive answer.

The person in charge of the “Polar Plan” project, Guo Rong, laughed mockingly and said, “The Polar Plan is a large project that we have been preparing for three years. It is not a place where the young master can come and go as he pleases. Do you understand this plan?”

“Of course, I have read all the public information about this project,” Mu Qingyan calmly summarized what she had learned, and spoke each point clearly and accurately, even more so than when Guo Rong reported on the “Polar Plan” project.

Guo Rong, who was publicly humiliated, became angry and said, “The Polar Plan has been running smoothly and does not lack personnel. Moreover, you have to act in a drama, take care of MU Company, and participate in the management of the group. Where do you have the time to join the Polar Plan?”

After speaking, he gave a signal to another well-connected executive.

That person agreed, “Yes, besides, Xiao Mu already has real estate projects on her hands.”

However, another vice chairman of Mu’s Group, Qiu Congbai, disagreed. He said, “Those who can handle more should take on more. If you have the ability, what’s wrong with holding multiple positions? Since your Polar Plan doesn’t lack personnel, give Mu Qingyan a nominal position so that she can help out when she has time and gain experience, right?”

Other executives of Mu’s Group also began to discuss.

“I think Xiao Mu has performed well during this period and may be able to help the Polar Plan.”

“The Polar Plan is just a research project. It shouldn’t matter if they add more people.”

“Yeah, why does Guo always keep this Polar Plan to himself and only use his own people? Is there a secret?”

“Hey, don’t underestimate this research project. There are many things involved. Otherwise, why would Guo hold onto it so tightly? I heard that he plans to use this project…”

Guo Rong became increasingly distraught by their random speculations, so he interrupted loudly and said to Mu Yuchen, “Mr. Mu, it’s up to you to decide.”

This sentence was like a killer move, and the meeting room immediately became quiet.

Mu Yuchen usually had no expression on his face during meetings, and he was the same now.

He tapped the notebook repeatedly with his pen, lost in thought. After some time, he finally spoke up, “The Arctic project is a matter of great importance. It’s not as simple as having one more person or one less person. I need to consider it carefully.”

After finishing his sentence, he looked at Mu Qingyan and said, “Come to my office after the meeting and explain why you want to join the Arctic project.”

Mu Qingyan nodded, “Okay.”

After the meeting, he was about to leave the conference room when he was stopped by Qiu Congbai. “Qingyan.”

Mu Qingyan stopped and politely replied, “Uncle Qiu.”

Qiu Congbai exchanged some pleasantries before getting to the point once everyone had left the room. “Why did you suddenly decide to join the Arctic project? Is it because of Xing Hao taking over at the Planet Corporation?”

Mu Qingyan knew that Qiu Congbai had always been on her side, so she didn’t deny it. “Yes, that is one of the reasons.”

“I think the fact that the Planet Corporation is letting Xing Hao take over means they have given up on the project. You know that in Xing Xin’s mind, the only heir is Xing Yi. After Xing Hao divorced you, his status plummeted even further.” Qiu Congbai reminded her.

“I know, but this project has such great potential, yet the Planet Corporation is planning to withdraw. Isn’t that strange?” Mu Qingyan asked.

“That’s just how business works. What you value, others may not. Every company has different strengths, and their expectations and return on investment for a project will also differ,” Qiu Congbai explained.

“Xing Xin joined the Arctic project at the time because of your engagement to Xing Hao. The Planet Corporation could use this project and other projects with Mu’s Group to gain benefits. Since you two got divorced, Xing Xin lost interest in this time-consuming and costly Arctic project,” Qiu Congbai added.

Seeing that Mu Qingyan already knew what was going on, Qiu Congbai patted his shoulder and said with a smile, “Having ambition is a good thing.”

However, Mu Qingyan asked, “Does Uncle Guo and Xing Hao have a lot of contact?”

“What about Guo Rong and Xing Hao?” Qiu Congbai didn’t expect him to ask this, but still said, “I haven’t had much contact with them. As you know, Guo Rong is very arrogant and looks down on dealing with people from the Star Company.”

“Before, he gave Xing Xin face because he was the father-in-law of Mu Zong. But after you divorced, as long as you communicate with Xing Xin or Xing Hao, he would send his subordinates instead and even finds it annoying to show up.”

“Okay, thank you Uncle Qiu.”

Qiu Congbai patted his shoulder again and left.

When Mu Qingyan entered his father’s office, Mu Yuchen was lowering his head to revise a document.

“Dad.” He walked into the office, closed the door, and casually sat on the sofa.

Mu Yuchen sat next to him and asked, “You mentioned before that you wanted to join the Polar Plan, and I said I would consider it. Why did you say it directly at the meeting today?”

“Because I know that Guo Rong is in charge of this plan, and I want him to have a bottom line in his heart so that he won’t feel unhappy if I suddenly join.”

“You think a lot, kid.” Mu Yuchen rarely showed a smile in the company, and then said, “Actually, I don’t object to you joining the Polar Plan, but the project is a bit tricky now.”

“Why?” Mu Qingyan asked.

“Old Guo told me that the Star Company was originally planning to completely withdraw, but for some reason, it ended up being handed over to Xing Hao. After Xing Hao took over, he has been doing small things behind the scenes. I hesitated to agree to your participation in this plan because I was afraid that you would be dragged into the muddy water. After all, Old Guo is a shrewd person and can deal with Xing Hao with ease, but you are still young, and you have had an unpleasant experience with him.”

“Dad, are you afraid that Xing Hao will drag me down?”

“I know you’re smart, but…”

Mu Qingyan interrupted him, “Don’t worry, I know what I’m doing. If there are any problems, I will tell you first and ask for your help.”

Mu Yuchen saw that he had made up his mind to join the Polar Plan and had to agree, “Okay. However, you have to get along well with Old Guo in the future.”

“No problem!”

With his father’s approval, Mu Qingyan left the Ji Group building and returned to the MU company.

As soon as he entered his office, Ye Qiqi came in happily and said, “Boss, there’s good news!”