Plunder-Chapter 231 Taking Action
Three days later, there was a problem with the Los Angeles project, and Cheng Lu contacted various parties for communication but still failed to resolve the core issue.
Zhou Jin’an decided to make a trip there himself on short notice.
"Wife, I’ve already notified Zhou Chucheng. You can work from home these next few days, just be good and wait at home for my return, okay? I told Cheng Lu to stay behind, and if there’s anything, have him handle it."
Zhou Jin’an’s arrangements were very considerate, all centered around Qiao En.
But she was quite obstinate, "Don’t worry, I know how to take care of myself. You should take Assistant Cheng with you, I’ll be more at ease knowing he’s with you."
Because they loved each other, they considered one another’s needs.
Zhou Jin’an, unable to persuade her, had no choice but to accept Qiao En’s suggestion.
Before leaving, he emphasized repeatedly that Qiao En should stay at home.
"Mhm, okay, I got it, I’ll be obedient."
Qiao En agreed nicely, but as soon as Zhou Jin’an left, she packed up and went out the door.
When she appeared at the company, Zhou Chucheng was taken aback.
"Haven’t you already been approved for leave? You could have worked from home these next few days."
Being able to have such a good boss was Qiao En’s fortune, but she wasn’t someone who wouldn’t push herself.
"I’m fine, it’s easier to work at the office."
However, not long after Zhou Jin’an had boarded the plane, An Kexin started causing trouble.
She started a live stream on some platform, tearfully apologizing to the public.
Afterward, she talked about her relationship with Zhou Jin’an and claimed that the child in her womb was Zhou Jin’an’s.
Such distortions of truth and fabrications might not be believed by the public, but because the topic involved Zhou Jin’an, it quickly soared in attention.
"Assistant Xu, take a look at this live stream."
While Qiao En was working, Gong Xuanzhi hurried in, her expression tense, and handed her phone to Qiao En.
Qiao En never usually watched these kinds of live streams.
But today, the protagonist was An Kexin.
She was sobbing non-stop, like a little wife who had suffered all kinds of wrongs.
"My relationship with Director Zhou was consensual. The reason I’ve ended up in this state is because I’ve been framed. I now have Brother An’s child in my belly, this is the only memory he’s left me with..."
When it came to outright lies, no one could beat An Kexin.
Qiao En watched indifferently for a moment, then turned her attention back.
"Let’s get back to work."
In front of work and personal matters, she clearly distinguished between the two.
Gong Xuanzhi was speechless, "Assistant Xu, you and Director Zhou are married, her saying such things is an insult to Director Zhou, and it hurts you as well. I know several big-name internet celebrities, do you want us to make a scene too? Later on, you can flaunt your affection with Director Zhou and let everyone know who is genuine and who is fake."
Qiao En did not take Gong Xuanzhi’s suggestion.
"If you have nothing else to do, I can find you some work."
Saying so, she was about to assign work to Gong Xuanzhi.
Gong Xuanzhi’s hands waved frantically, like a rattle-drum, "Assistant Xu, please, isn’t my keeping quiet enough?"
She quickly slipped out of Qiao En’s office.
Then, she sneaked into Zhou Chucheng’s office.
"Director Zhou, what’s with Assistant Xu? That bad woman wants to steal her husband, and she’s not even angry?"
Qiao En wasn’t angry, but Gong Xuanzhi found herself very angry.
Zhou Chucheng, without lifting his head, asked, "Which bad woman?"
In his mind, Zhou Jin’an was the epitome of a good man. Although he himself was an excellent catch, in front of other women, he seemed like an insulator.
Gong Xuanzhi couldn’t explain clearly, so she immediately opened the live stream and pointed at An Kexin, "Her, she’s claiming to be pregnant now with Director Zhou’s child. Look, her live stream is now ranked in the top ten in terms of popularity."
Zhou Chucheng grabbed the phone, staring at the live stream for a good while.
An Kexin was a natural drama-seed, and Zhou Chucheng, having watched for only five minutes, recognized An Kexin’s professional capability.
However, even though there are always good horses, a good horse master doesn’t come along often, and even if one does, they arrive late.
"What a pity."
Zhou Chucheng expressed his "valuing of talent" with a sigh of emotion.
Gong Xuanzhi was puzzled and began to indignantly take Qiao En’s side, "Director Zhou, how come your stance is so indecisive? Assistant Xu is, after all, our colleague, and you’re her immediate boss. Now that this evil woman is publicly snatching Assistant Xu’s husband, we, as her family, must retaliate."
Gong Xuanzhi was filled with righteous indignation, and Zhou Chucheng cast a skeptical glance at her, asking, "How would you retaliate?"
Seeing that Zhou Chucheng was interested, Gong Xuanzhi promptly sat down in the visitor’s chair opposite him.
"It’s simple, I can do it. Let’s also set up a live stream. Whatever she says, we’ll debunk. I don’t believe that the public will trust her over us."
Had this situation involved anyone else, Zhou Chucheng would certainly have chosen to just watch from the sidelines.
But that person was Qiao En, his assistant and even more, his sister-in-law.
When Zhou Jin’an had left for Rong City, he had specifically entrusted him to look after Qiao En.
So, Zhou Chucheng could not possibly choose to stand by and do nothing.
"Alright, you’re in charge of this matter."
With Zhou Chucheng’s command, Gong Xuanzhi immediately began her counterattack.
This battle was fought for the sake of Qiao En.
Gong Xuanzhi also started her own live stream; she was beautiful and had a sweet mouth, quickly attracting popularity to her channel.
Thus, she chose to connect with An Kexin online.
She caught An Kexin off guard with a tit-for-tat approach.
However, the parties involved, Zhou Jin’an and Qiao En, one was uninformed and the other, although aware, chose to stay out of the matter.
The online catastrophe lasted for most of the day, finally ending with An Kexin angrily shutting down her live stream.
That night, after sitting through more than ten hours on a plane, Zhou Jin’an had just landed when he received Qiao En’s WeChat message.
"Focus on your work, I’m fine, don’t worry, and wait for you to come home!"
Seeing the message from Qiao En, the smile on his lips bloomed again.
However, when he opened the conversation with Zhou Chucheng, a certain anger ignited instantly.
"An Kexin is claiming that the father of the child in her womb is you."
"Damn it, she’s really becoming shameless by the day."
Zhou Jin’an couldn’t hold back and cursed aloud, while Cheng Lu was busy coordinating with various contacts, arranging Zhou Jin’an’s itinerary in Los Angeles.
Upon hearing Zhou Jin’an swear, he looked at him in surprise.
"Director Zhou, what happened?"
Cheng Lu asked.
Zhou Jin’an flung his phone onto the couch, "Book tickets, back to Rong City."
They had arrived in Los Angeles just half an hour ago, and Zhou Jin’an hadn’t even reached the project center, but now he was insisting on returning to the country.
"Director Zhou, what exactly happened?"
Cheng Lu asked in confusion.
Zhou Jin’an sighed deeply, "An Kexin is causing trouble again."
When Cheng Lu saw the posts An Kexin had made online, his face turned green with anger as well.
"She really is shameless, absolutely the epic progenitor of shamelessness."
"Book the tickets."
Zhou Jin’an repeated.
In his work, Zhou Jin’an maintained his usual rational approach, never letting any person or event affect his emotions, able to make objective decisions based on the circumstances.
But when it came to Qiao En, he would throw all caution to the wind.
All that rationality, all that objectivity, he cast it all aside.
"Director Zhou, how about this? Let me contact Little Director Zhou for the young mistress. Since he is in the media business, I think he definitely has a way to teach An Kexin a lesson."
This was the first time that Zhou Jin’an asked for help from someone other than Cheng Lu.
However, before Zhou Jin’an could even give the order, Zhou Chucheng had already taken action.
