Gently bite the jasmine

Chapter 118 She was embraced by Duan Yiheng.

With Qin Yang's help, Lin Xi got up and limped over to Duan Yiheng, whereupon he revealed everything Zheng Jizhong had done.

There was not a single alteration; it was entirely in an official, businesslike tone.

Duan Yiheng's gaze sharpened like a bayonet. He handed the document to Qin Yang and said to Zheng Jizhong, "Come in with me."

Zheng Jizhong snorted coldly and went into the president's office.

Just as Chen Jingyi was about to leave, Qin Yang stopped her.

The three of them stood at the doorway.

Lin Xi tried to close the office door, but Qin Yang shook his head and stopped her.

Just as she was confused about what was going on, Duan Yiheng suddenly attacked, throwing a heavy folder at Zheng Jizhong's head:

"Every country and family has its laws, and a company must operate according to its articles of association and rules. Today you forced your way into my office and pushed my secretary? Are you trying to steal my position tomorrow?"

Zheng Jizhong, his face grim, touched his chapped head.

He never expected that Duan Yiheng would actually resort to violence in the company for the sake of a secretary.

"Mr. Duan, I'm here today to get an explanation for the project you gave me—"

"From now on, you are suspended for one month." Duan Yiheng coldly interrupted him. "During this month, you will reflect on your actions and write another self-criticism."

“I disagree,” Zheng Jizhong immediately retorted.

If he is really suspended from his post, it's uncertain whether he will be able to come back.

"Whatever it is, we'll talk about it after your suspension ends." Duan Yiheng looked at him coldly. "Get out."

Zheng Jizhong wanted to say something, but Duan Yiheng's icy gaze silenced him.

He has clearly offended Duan Yiheng with what he did today.

Duan Yiheng already had a lot of grievances against him, and he would probably use Lin Xi's injury as an excuse to punish him.

In a head-on confrontation, he would be no match for Duan Yiheng.

Zheng Jizhong turned and left, as if he had made a decision.

Fearing being implicated, Chen Jingyi quickly left with Zheng Jizhong.

She didn't want to get promoted, but she got the position in the department because of Zheng Jizhong, and she couldn't disobey whatever Zheng Jizhong said.

But today she understands clearly that if she wants to leave herself a way out, she can only rely on Duan Yiheng and betray Zheng Jizhong.

She also has secrets concerning Lin Xi and Duan Mingxuan, and perhaps she can use Zheng Jizhong to drive Lin Xi out of the company while she herself stays out of it.

"Director, what should we do next?"

Zheng Jizhong snorted coldly: "I have my own way."

In the office, Duan Yiheng called Lin Xi and Qin Yang in.

He looked at Lin Xi with concern: "How are you? Are you hurt?"

Lin Xi smiled and shook her head: "I was faking it. I knew you wanted to use this as an excuse to make trouble."

Qin Yang gave Lin Xi a thumbs up: "You're really clever, Secretary Lin. I'm very impressed with you."

Lin Xi looked at Duan Yiheng with some concern: "Director Zheng's harsh words must mean you've done something. What if he makes another move?"

“It’s alright,” Duan Yiheng said. “He was in charge of allocating project resources to the Business Development Department. One of the projects had a time limit, which he simply couldn’t complete. Zheng Jizhong realized this too late and naturally said the project was unreasonable.”

After saying that, he immediately gave Qin Yang a look: "Today was an accident, but we must spread the word about it immediately. We can't let Secretary Lin get hurt for nothing."

Qin Yang immediately agreed and turned to carry out his duties.

Lin Xi understood and said, "A preemptive strike is not bad. Director Zheng's backer is the general manager. Is he trying to use the upper echelons to exert pressure and maneuver?"

Duan Yiheng nodded: "But I have CCTV footage to prove what happened today. He has no way to defend himself. He disregarded his superiors and regulations. What can Duan Zheng say?"

Lin Xi: "Are you going to handle the aftermath of his suspension?"

Duan Yiheng chuckled: "He timed his suicidal act quite well, right at the end of the year. I didn't originally plan to deal with him so soon."

Lin Xi: "I heard that he has won over many middle-level managers within the company."

“Winning him over is just for personal gain,” Duan Yiheng said. “Zheng Jizhong has Duan Zheng behind him. If Duan Zheng doesn’t speak up for him this time, the others will have to think twice about Zheng Jizhong’s influence.”

"Those people are not all Zheng Jizhong's supporters, but they are forced by him. If we make good use of them, we can achieve good results."

Hearing him say that, Lin Xi breathed a sigh of relief: "I suppose you have already made arrangements for what's to come."

Duan Yiheng sat in the boss's chair looking at her, and suddenly fell silent for a moment.

"Why are you looking at me?" Lin Xi subconsciously touched her face.

Duan Yiheng reached out his hand to her, and Lin Xi, half hesitant and half confused, handed him her hand.

Suddenly, she turned halfway around and was pulled into Duan Yiheng's arms.

Lin Xi was dumbfounded: "Someone will come and see this."

Duan Yiheng chuckled: "The news that I threw a tantrum and kicked Zheng Jizhong out must have spread throughout the company. Who would dare to come here at this hour and risk getting into trouble?"

Lin Xi lowered her head: "That can't be like this. Weren't you avoiding me before?"

“If you hadn’t wanted to break up with me, I wouldn’t be avoiding you,” Duan Yiheng said.

"I..." Lin Xi choked.

It was indeed she who brought it up first.

"So you've been giving me the silent treatment for so long, have you gotten over it by now?"

“I’m not giving you the cold shoulder.” Duan Yiheng brushed her long hair behind her ear. “It’s just that I really don’t know what I should do to make you change your mind if you insist on breaking up.”

Lin Xi had no way to respond to his words. Should she deceive herself and say that they would never be separated?

"You haven't told us about the follow-up arrangements for Zheng Jizhong yet," she said, changing the subject.

With the person right in his arms, Duan Yiheng didn't press further, saying:

"During the month of suspension, the company will receive reports from Zheng Jizhong's subordinates. At that time, I will arrange for a professional legal team to carefully review all the evidence that is unfavorable to him that has been collected."

Lin Xi: "The chain of evidence must be complete, and the whistleblower's materials must be solid and conclusive."

Duan Yiheng said, "Qin Yang will handle these matters. There's no need to worry. If nothing unexpected happens, this matter will be completely resolved by next spring."

"Uncle Duan will definitely not give you a good look," Lin Xi said. "The year-end dinner with the shareholders will probably be detrimental to you."

Duan Yiheng laughed indifferently: "He can have his party, I'll have mine."

Seeing that he was confident, Lin Xi said no more.

Duan Yiheng placed his palm on her lower back and asked, "Are you really alright?"

Lin Xi shook her head: "I'm not that fragile. Let go of me. I still need to go to the sales department to coordinate daily work."

Duan Yiheng put his arm around the back of her head: "Give me a kiss before you go."

"No, I can't cause trouble at the company," Lin Xi refused.

Duan Yiheng pretended to be oblivious, and when he noticed that her attitude wasn't as firm as before, he tilted his head up and kissed her.

Lin Xi's heart skipped a beat; this was the office, and the door wasn't even locked.

A woman's intuition might really be strong. Amidst the two's ambiguous breathing, the office door was suddenly pushed open.

Qin Yang grinned, "President Duan, I've already... I... I... I... fuck..."