Chapter 191: Coldness Toward Han Yufei

Early the next morning.

Lu Jingqing saw Su Yun Jiao sleeping soundly, so he decided not to disturb her and went to work alone.

People in the company heard that Han Yufei had, by herself, secured Boss Zhang last night.

Everyone in the company especially admired Han Yufei.

Everyone knew that Boss Zhang was a particularly difficult person.

Unexpectedly, on her first day in office, Han Yufei alone had already secured cooperation with Boss Zhang, and the other party even conceded an extra ten million beyond the original investment amount.

"I didn't expect Boss Han to be this capable; it seems we still have a lot to learn."

"Her parents are both diplomats, no wonder Boss Han's business skills are so good."

"Boss Han is simply amazing; we feel especially honored to be her subordinates."

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After seeing Han Yufei's abilities, the company staff immediately looked at her with new respect.

No wonder, while overseas, Han Yufei could become Boss Lu's capable assistant.

With such business ability, which boss wouldn't like it?

Han Yufei had long been accustomed to such praise; she said dismissively, "In the workplace, it's either you die or I do, so everyone must improve their business skills to have room for promotion."

Han Yufei's words made the surrounding employees nod repeatedly.

At that moment, Lu Jingqing had already walked in from outside the company.

When Lu Jingqing appeared, the other employees hurried to the side to greet him, and Lu Jingqing gave a faint nod each time—except when he saw Han Yufei, he said nothing.

Han Yufei had intended to greet Lu Jingqing, but seeing that he didn't even give her a glance, she dared not greet him.

Seeing this, the surrounding employees wore strange expressions, not understanding why Boss Lu was acting this way. Clearly, Han Yufei had just secured a project for the company last night and even earned an extra ten million.

Yet Lu Jingqing appeared not particularly happy, and didn't even give Han Yufei a glance.

Han Yufei felt she had lost face once again in front of the employees.

The people in the company were all old hands; knowing they shouldn't speak now, they slowly withdrew.

Han Yufei also walked straight to Lu Jingqing's office door; just as she knocked, Secretary Li opened the door and said, "Miss Han, Boss Lu is busy working now, so it's not convenient to disturb him."

"I want to see Boss Lu; I haven't reported last night's project yet."

"Boss Han has secured the cooperation; Boss Lu already knows."

Secretary Li's face still bore a smile, though it carried a hint of politeness and distance.

Han Yufei and Secretary Li had been colleagues for many years; they quickly realized that Lu Jingqing was unwilling to see her, and the reason was surely this cooperation.

"I feel I did an outstanding job yesterday; is Boss Lu being a bit harsh on the meritorious?"

Han Yufei directly expressed her dissatisfaction outside the office, knowing full well that Lu Jingqing inside could surely hear her, and that Lu Jingqing had always been good to company staff.

If any employee could secure a project, Lu Jingqing would only encourage them; he would certainly not be this cold.

"Boss Han, you've misunderstood; Boss Lu is very satisfied. The extra ten million that Boss Zhang gave beyond the deal will not be taken by the company—it will be your bonus."

Upon hearing this, Han Yufei's brows furrowed.

Having given up a million‑yen‑a‑year job to come to Hai Cheng, Lu Jingqing surely knows she came for him.

Now treating her so coldly is just using money to pay her off.

Isn't this a bit too dismissive of her?

Han Yufei wanted to get angry, but knowing she lacked the standing to do so with Lu Jingqing, she swallowed her anger and said, "Okay, I understand; from now on I'll keep my distance from Boss Lu at work."

Having said that, Han Yufei returned to her office without looking back.

After Han Yufei returned to her office, Secretary Li then closed the door and said, "Boss Lu, Boss Han has left."

"Hmm."

"But Boss Han will likely have to run into you often at the company, Boss Lu—are you really not going to acknowledge her?"

Lu Jingqing merely wants Han Yufei to understand her position; as long as she does her job properly, he has no intention of mistreating her.

But Han Yufei must not harbor unrealistic thoughts.

Only when she understands this will Lu Jingqing then engage with Han Yufei normally.

At this moment, Han Yufei had already returned to her office; because of Lu Jingqing's attitude, she felt suffocated, recalling how she had exerted tremendous effort last night to help him secure this project.

Yet Lu Jingqing gave her not even a glance.

And to think she even slept with that pig for a night.

At that moment, the staff at the door delivered the layoff list: "Boss Han, this is the company's preliminary layoff list; please take a look."

Han Yufei swallowed her anger, then opened the layoff list before her; since they needed to cut thirty percent of the staff, the list contained many names, most of whom were from Hai Cheng.

Han Yufei merely glanced at it, then told the staff, "Let's proceed with this layoff list."

"There are a few names on the back that Boss Lu personally wrote for layoffs, Boss Han; the numbers have already increased—should we revise them?"

"Employees Boss Lu personally wants to lay off? Why?"

Lu Jingqing has always maintained a neutral stance on layoffs; if it weren't for his own proposal, he would absolutely not lay off anyone.

"It seems these employees bad‑mouthed Miss Su in her presence, hoping she would intervene to prevent the layoffs, so Boss Lu decided to lay them off."

Hearing the employee say that, Han Yufei's anger suddenly subsided.

It appears Lu Jingqing strongly supports me; even when Miss Su spoke up, he refused, and he laid off those employees— isn't that just to stop others from questioning my layoff decision?

Thinking this through, Han Yufei relaxed: "Since Boss Lu wants the layoffs, let's follow this list—Boss Lu said it's fine, so there's no problem."

"Okay, Boss Han."

The staff quickly took the layoff list and left.

Han Yufei leaned back against the chair.

It seems no matter what, I am Lu Jingqing's most trusted subordinate.