Plunder-Chapter 322: It’s Easy to Invite a Deity but Difficult to Send One Away

Chapter 322: Chapter 322: It’s Easy to Invite a Deity but Difficult to Send One Away

"Director Zhou, this Zhu Yating..."

Cheng Lu was so embarrassed he could hardly bear it, he looked towards Zhou Jin’an, hesitating to speak.

Zhou Jin’an’s face was as dark as Judge Bao’s.

"Find a way to get her out of the company."

Zhou Jin’an issued the order.

However, it’s easier to invite the devil in than to send him away.

The next day at work, Cheng Lu went straight to the HR department.

Old Zhang was at his wits’ end, "Assistant Cheng, the person just joined yesterday, and today you’re telling me to get rid of her? Without a legitimate reason, this will be difficult to handle."

Cheng Lu thought of Zhu Yating batting her eyes at Zhou Jin’an and couldn’t help but roll his eyes.

"If it were easy, I wouldn’t need you. Just make sure she doesn’t appear in Nanchen again."

Old Zhang found it difficult and sighed deeply, "How about this, Assistant Cheng, I will find a way to get rid of her, but it’s going to take time. Her probation period is two months. When it’s time for the probationary assessment, I will find a way to issue a document stating she’s not qualified, and then we can legitimately get rid of her."

Two months wasn’t a long time.

Besides, Zhu Yating was someone Mrs. Zhou had sent over, and it would be difficult to dismiss her now.

"Alright, you handle it."

Cheng Lu finished instructing and left.

But, when he returned to his office, he accidentally bumped into Zhou Jin’an’s office door, which was ajar.

Zhou Jin’an had scheduled a meeting and had gone out early.

When he wasn’t there, his office door was usually closed tight.

Cheng Lu was suspicious, walked over, and pushed the door open.

Unexpectedly, he found Zhu Yating inside Zhou Jin’an’s office.

She was standing gracefully in front of the tall French window.

As soon as Cheng Lu opened the door, Zhu Yating turned her head coquettishly.

But when she saw it was Cheng Lu, the smile disappeared from her face.

"Assistant Cheng, it’s you!"

Her voice was naturally coquettish, with an ability to corrode the soul.

However, Cheng Lu was immune to such a coquettish tone.

"Why are you here?"

Cheng Lu asked coldly.

Zhu Yating swayed her hips as she approached Zhou Jin’an’s desk and picked up a fruit platter from it.

"I came to bring some fruit to my cousin. He wasn’t here, so I’m just waiting for him."

She kept calling him ’cousin’ very affectionately.

Cheng Lu’s face turned colder, "Miss Zhu, I hope you understand, you can’t enter Director Zhou’s office without his permission."

Zhu Yating smiled enigmatically, "I got it, Assistant Cheng, I’ll be careful next time. By the way, where is my cousin? Where did he go?"

She showed an innocent and naive expression, looking just like a girl with her first crush.

Cheng Lu rolled his eyes internally, "Director Zhou won’t be at the company this morning. You should leave."

"Ah? He’s not here? When will he be back? I still have things to discuss with my cousin."

"Miss Zhu, I hope you remember that in the company, you can only call him Director Zhou. And don’t bring these things here anymore. Hurry up and take them away."

Cheng Lu’s tone grew heavier, and his expression became uglier.

Zhu Yating pouted slightly, "Got it."

She acted petulantly, picked up the fruit platter, and walked out.

Cheng Lu didn’t report this little incident directly to Zhou Jin’an.

After work, he complained about it to Lin Youyou. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

"I think, that Zhu Yating is just a vixen. She reeks of seduction, like she wants to ensnare Director Zhou."

"Does Director Zhou know?" Lin Youyou asked while eating grapes.

"He probably does, but he’s got it tough. Zhu Yating was placed in the company by Mrs. Zhou, and it seems they are even related."

"Does Young Madam know?" Lin Youyou inquired further.

Cheng Lu shook his head. Naturally, Qiao En couldn’t learn about such matters; she and Zhou Jin’an had just started to live a normal life. Should any complications arise, wouldn’t it be distressing for her?

"Better she doesn’t know, otherwise she’d be as disgusted as if she’d swallowed a fly. But the relationship between Director Zhou and Young Madam isn’t something that can be destroyed by just any Tom, Dick, or Harry."

But Zhu Yating did not restrain herself; instead, she became increasingly brazen.

That day, Zhou Jin’an was attending a business banquet.

He had an important speech to make there, with Cheng Lu accompanying him throughout.

Halfway through the event, Zhu Yating suddenly appeared in full dress.

It has to be said, she was indeed beautiful, tall and slender, with every smile and frown exuding a womanly charm.

She entered wearing a deep V-neck silver gown and immediately attracted the attention of many people.

"Director Zhou, Zhu Yating is here."

Cheng Lu was the first to notice Zhu Yating’s presence and quietly reminded Zhou Jin’an at his side.

Twisting her willowy waist, she walked in and headed straight towards a young talent, seemingly casting a casual glance over at Zhou Jin’an’s direction.

She held a champagne glass, chatting warmly with the young man.

Soon, the young talent walked over to Zhou Jin’an, with Zhu Yating holding onto his arm.

"Director Zhou, long time no see!"

Upon getting closer, Zhou Jin’an recognized the man as Zhang Siyuan, the young master of Longda Group, who had only recently started handling corporate affairs.

Zhou Jin’an nodded slightly, saying nothing.

Zhu Yating, however, spoke up, "Cousin, Siyuan was my classmate in college. He invited me to the banquet today. I didn’t expect to run into you here."

Her eyes glittered with a greenish light, relentlessly fixed on Zhou Jin’an.

"Oh."

Zhou Jin’an responded indifferently.

"Director Zhou, regarding the project my father had previously cooperated on with you, I will be the one liaising with your company from now on. I hope to receive your continued guidance."

Zhang Siyuan added.

"Please rest assured, Director Zhang, our colleagues at Nanchen will certainly exert all their efforts to do well in their responsibilities. If Director Zhang has any questions, you may also contact me. This is my business card."

Cheng Lu said as he handed over his business card.

Zhang Siyuan took it, only glancing at it lightly.

"Excuse me."

Zhou Jin’an raised his glass slightly and walked towards the other end.

"Director Zhou, how did Zhu Yating end up cozying up to the young master of Zhang Corporation?"

Cheng Lu was full of suspicion.

"Mind your language, it’s ’know,’ not ’cozy up.’"

Zhou Jin’an corrected irritably.

"It’s much the same. But I think her intentions are elsewhere, not on the wine she’s drinking."

Cheng Lu revealed a sly smile.

Zhou Jin’an stopped in his tracks and turned to look at Cheng Lu, "Then what is she interested in?"

"Pretending to be oblivious, Director Zhou? Of course it’s you. I don’t believe you can’t see it. The way she looks at you is like a wolf eyeing a sheep."

Cheng Lu pierced through the pretense.

Zhou Jin’an’s expression immediately turned very unpleasant.

He wasn’t a fool, obviously seeing the seduction and eagerness in Zhu Yating’s eyes.

Of course, he also came to understand the reason behind Mrs. Zhou’s actions. Although she spoke words of apology, she was still doing these disgusting things.

However, since the other party had not made her intention clear, he could not act first.

"Didn’t I tell you to have her reassigned? Why is there no movement after so long?"

Zhou Jin’an was slightly annoyed.

Cheng Lu let out a long sigh as they walked towards the pavilion on the terrace, where several important partners of Nanchen were gathered.

"It’s easy to invite a god but hard to send one away. We might need to wait."

A sharp look flashed in Zhou Jin’an’s eyes, "Wait? Why wait?"

Cheng Lu shrugged, "You’re her cousin, and now everyone in the company knows about it. Think about it, who would dare to let her go? I’ve contacted Old Zhang about it. He said two months. Once her probation period is over, she will be let go."

"As soon as possible."

Zhou Jin’an spoke impatiently.

He sat down in the pavilion, finally finding a moment of peace.

At 9:30 PM, Zhou Jin’an received a call from Qiao En, so he got up and prepared to leave.

But as he was approaching the entrance of the venue, Zhu Yating suddenly lunged towards him.

"Cousin, I feel so awful."