C85

Chapter 85 - Sudden Nightmare News

After a pause, South Bridge continued, "This was my job in the first place, it doesn't matter what the reward is, I'm just working hard together with others to do the job well."

Actually, if the project was completed, the staff shouldn't be receiving such generous rewards. She knew about the department manager's selfishness, but she was also unwilling to take this opportunity to form a team with him.

After tactfully rejecting the offer and repeatedly stating that he would do a good job, he turned around and walked out of the office.

As soon as the South Bridge opened its door, a large group of people came in. Allen rubbed his nose and said awkwardly, "South Bridge, the manager praised you, right?"

Nan Qiao swept a glance at the happy people and smiled: "That's right, from now on I will have to rely on everyone to take care of me. Tonight, I will order a few tables in China. Everyone, come and have a good time!"

As soon as the words left his mouth, his colleagues began to discuss in hushed tones. Who didn't know that Huaxia was famous for its Michelin 5-star hotel. The food there was like good food in the mortal world, but it was also famous for its high prices.

"Aiya, how can you be so embarrassed? We agreed that we were the ones to give you a celebratory feast!"

"That's right, this is too embarrassing!"

"…"

Nanqiao made a silent gesture and said, "In short, I don't want everyone to spend money. This is the first time I've invited everyone to a partnership dinner. Please take care of me in the future!"

Alan approached the South Bridge and lowered his voice. "So straightforward. The manager gave you quite a few rewards, didn't he?"

Nanqiao's face darkened for a moment, but quickly recovered his composure. He did not explain. "Some things can't even be stuffed into your mouth!"

"Yes, yes, yes, my fault!" Ellen twirled her index finger and thumb into a pair of blue and white fingers and made a zipping motion with her mouth.

After a period of excitement, everyone returned to their posts. Their work continued at the same pace as before. They had just completed a big project at the South Bridge Project. For the time being, they had nothing to do.

Suddenly he stood up, picked up his newly bought astrological mug, and turned to the teahouse. He received a cup of warm water, and just as he turned around, the door was pushed open from the outside. It was Julie.

Julie was stunned and stopped in her tracks. There was an unnatural smile on her face as she smiled: "South Bridge, congratulations. The project manager has already printed out and sent it over. What an interesting plan!"

Nanqiao gave him a ceremonial smile and said very politely, "Thank you."

Julie didn't have anything else to say. She just grabbed the water and was about to leave when South Bridge's voice came from behind her, "Julie, are you on good terms with Chen Yilin?"

Julie turned around and faced the South Bridge. With a smile on her face, she said, "That can't be right. Chen Yilin and I are neighbors, so our parents know each other. I was the one who recommended her to come here to work, so I can only say that we are rather familiar with this department."

Nanqiao nodded, seeming to have thought of something. "So it's like that?"

"Hmm, if there's nothing else, I'll go out to work first." Julie was walking a little too fast.

For some reason, whenever the South Bridge saw Julie, it would feel a little uncomfortable. This strange feeling made the South Bridge want to shake its head and completely eliminate it from its mind.

South Bridge stared at Julie's back. For some reason, an indescribable unease arose in his heart. He stretched out his hand to pat his face and told himself not to think too much into it.

Very soon, the morning passed. Allen walked over and asked Nan Qiao if he wanted to go to the cafeteria for lunch. Nan Qiao held her phone in her hand, thinking that she had not eaten at the company, so she lowered her head and typed a short message to Yu Cen Ran.

Nanqiao followed Allen and exclaimed about the luxury of the staff cafeteria. If people didn't know, they would think that this was a seafood cafeteria.

When they reached the entrance, they received the plates with their staff cards. "Everything can be obtained, right?"

Ellen turned her head and looked down at the South Bridge as if she had seen a ghost. "This is yours. You can take as much as you want, but …"

Allen pointed to a green bulletin board on the wall. "It's everyone's responsibility to support the mission."

The two of them each chose some food, and South Bridge went to get some dessert. They picked a corner with fewer people, and then South Bridge sat opposite Allen.

Halfway through their meal, Aaron's phone rang. He cursed under his breath as he reached for it, tapped on the screen, and pushed the South Bridge. "Something's wrong! We have to go back!"

Nanqiao, who was still holding a lobster in his mouth, was stunned. Allen couldn't wait any longer and hastily stood up and handed his phone over. Nanqiao took a quick glance and his face instantly turned pale!

Bad news!

South Bridge felt uneasy, but he didn't expect that the bad news would spread so quickly!

Before Alan and Nanqiao could even clean up their plates, they rushed out in a hurry. At the door, they were stopped by the aunt who looked after them, saying that they had not finished their food and would be fined if they wasted it.

How could he care so much? Allen took out his wallet and stuffed two red notes into the man's hands, not caring about the blood dripping from his heart as he sprinted along the corridor that led to the investment department.

When he opened the door, everyone from the investment department was already waiting inside. The department manager hadn't arrived yet, so there was a sense of unease in the crowd. Everyone kept their heads down as they browsed through the latest developments with serious expressions.

Nanqiao opened her mobile phone and browsed through the latest news. Not long later, her lips tightened as the hand holding her mobile phone trembled. Her proposal, which she had painstakingly completed with great effort, had actually been exposed!

As for the other group, it was the Huo Group, Huo Ting.

His hands clenched into fists, and a wave of anger rose up in his heart. The Huo Group had won the support of the investors with a lower price, and it was said that the proposal proposed by the Huo Group had only been revised at the last moment.

What did this mean? South Bridge clenched his fists, his eyes tightly shut, not daring to imagine.

At this moment, someone exclaimed, "How can that be? There are media reports saying that the South Bridge plan was plagiarized by the designer of the Huo Group."

Before he could finish his sentence, Allen was the first to stand out and oppose, "Those media people must have a paste in their heads. South Bridge was obviously planned earlier than the Hawkins. It was just the last step. They beat us to it. Shameless!"

Someone chimed in, "That's right, a temporary modification. Clearly, they copied our South Bridge, yet they still dare to report it to the villains first!"

"Exactly."

His colleague walked up to comfort him, "South Bridge, don't worry. Could the media have made a mistake?"

Nanqiao's heart was in a mess, and her mind was in a mess from every word she said. She made a gesture to stop, indicating for everyone to quiet down. Now, she needed to carefully understand the sequence of events.

However, there were some people who refused to live peacefully. Chen Yilin sneered and mocked, "You all say that the South Bridge is a genius. It's only been a day and you've already thought of a good idea. Now, all of you have slapped your face, right?"

Someone scolded Chen Yilin for adding insult to injury. Julie also tried to make sure that no one was watching. Chen Yilin, however, did not care and continued, "I really think you have great ability. You're just a copycat. What a shame!"

Julie shouted in a low voice, "Chen Yilin, speak less!"

"Sister Julie, did I say anything wrong? Why would a vase like this, who relied on her status, be able to make everyone look at her in a new light? This time, the matter has been exposed. The two families are in dire straits, but this will only bring more damage to the corporation!"

Hearing this, the office was immediately divided into two factions. One supported the South Bridge to be a plagiarist, while the other stood on Chen Yilin's side, thinking that the South Bridge was just an ordinary vase, and there were obviously more people supporting the South Bridge than the other side.

There was a heated argument going on in the office, and South Bridge glanced at the red-faced chore of the task. Suddenly, the door was pushed open as a sharp, needle-like pain shot up his temples.

Everyone simultaneously cast their gazes in the same direction. When their gazes landed on that cold and noble body, they collectively held their breaths. For a moment, the noisy office became so quiet that one could even hear the sound of a needle dropping.

Yu Cen Ran stood at the door. She wore a black suit with a dark purple silk shirt pressed against her chest. The appropriate cut showed off her tall and sturdy build. Her eyes were cold as they coldly swept over everyone present.

Absolute silence. No one dared to act rashly again.

The department manager coughed and stood up with a serious expression. "The moment something happens, the president called me and the managers from other departments to a meeting. After some discussion, the corporation thinks that there's a spy."

There was a stir in the crowd, and everyone knew how serious the word ghoul was. Alan pulled lightly across the bridge.

However, Yu Cen Ran clearly saw Aaron's actions. His eyes narrowed dangerously as he moved his long legs to stand between Allen and South Bridge, separating the two, "I'll give you two days to investigate the situation thoroughly. Stand up for me, report, or maybe …"

Yu Cen Ran's voice was gloomy and her eyes were sinister. "Bag Bag, leave. Get out of A City!"

The department manager wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and suddenly Yu Cen added, "If you can't find anyone, you might as well resign."

The department manager was so scared that he almost lost his footing. "Got it, CEO!"

Normally, there were many female colleagues of the CEO who were infatuated with him, but no one would have thought that they would meet under such circumstances. When something happened on the South Bridge side, the CEO actually personally went to the investment department to support the South Bridge!

Everyone lowered their heads to look at the floor, thinking to themselves, we really can't provoke the South Bridge, because its backer is very big!

However, no one noticed that in the midst of panic, everyone was thinking about self-defense. Only one person was biting his lower lip, clenching his fist, and his entire body was trembling.

— That's Julie.