Free Web NovelChapter 1454: Chapter 1454: The Stranger Knelt Down
What Xiao Zhen said was intense, but how could the old man fully trust his own son now? If this brat truly had some awakening, he wouldn’t deceive anymore, yet he’s the least trustworthy person around.
"You can use these lies to fool others, but you think you can fool me? Do you really think I’m deaf or blind and can’t tell anything now, letting you bully me? I’m giving you two choices: either start working immediately or never come back to the company again."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhen furrowed his brow. This game is really fun, but what’s going on with the old man? Without any hint of negotiation, he’s acting so humiliating.
But the old man’s words can’t be completely ignored. After all, when the old man says something, he means it. Xiao Zhen can only try to pacify him for now.
"Dad, I’ve already dealt with all the files. There’s nothing wrong with taking a short break, right? Just let me rest for a moment; I’ll be home soon. Besides, work hours are almost over. Why are you so insistent on checking the files? I’ve already finished them." ƒгeewёbnovel.com
Xiao Zhen felt particularly proud, having had someone specifically help him go through them quickly today, much faster than he could on his own. Thinking about Xu Ke coming in again tomorrow; if so, the files would be processed even faster.
Meanwhile, the old man exchanged a glance with the butler. A while back, he had handed Xiao Zhen several files, wanting him to finish processing them, but Xiao hadn’t touched them for a month; since there’s no task over there, he could just finish the files already on his desk.
"I handed you some files a month ago and left them on your desk. If you’re truly idle, then just finish looking through those files for me."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhen panicked; the files on the desk were already dusty, and the ones given by the old man were incredibly challenging, including both domestic and international markets.
"Dad, listen to me, give me a bit more time. You know how difficult those files are, and they require foreign market investigation. Please let me off the hook; I promise to complete my work on time and in full in the future."
After saying this, Xiao Zhen glanced at the desk, and shockingly, the files were gone. He didn’t know where they went, leaving him flustered; if Dad found out he misplaced them, the old man would raise hell.
He immediately stood up to search for the files, finally finding them near Xu Ke’s desk.
The old man didn’t hear any noise, naturally growing anxious. This brat dared to treat him so dismissively and didn’t even want to answer the phone now?
Xiao Zhen casually looked at the top file, finding it already processed, and was instantly delighted. Who would’ve thought this kid would be so quick? Picking up the phone with a tone full of pride.
"Oh, Dad, I’ve been really busy lately; I forgot that I finished those files. Tell me when you need them, and I’ll have someone deliver them. No need to rush, right? Your son is always so diligent; how could I forget about the files?"
Xiao Zhen boasted a bit while speaking, while Xu Ke raised his head with bewilderment, thinking clearly these files were finished by himself, and had it not been for his quick reading, who knows when Xiao Zhen would complete them.
Old Master Xiao furrowed his brow; if his son really finished them early, he would’ve boasted about it long ago, rather than waiting until now, with inconsistent words.
Clearly, there’s an issue here; the old man naturally wouldn’t believe it, but Xiao Zhen had already hung up the phone, dismissively thinking to get past the old man first and continue gaming.
Finally, as he picked up his phone, he noticed the game was already won, but the MVP wasn’t his—it was Xu Ke.
"Damn, I just made a call, and you snatched my MVP? Have you never seen one before?"
A hearing this, Xu Ke was speechless, thinking he was the one who made the call and forgot about the time, doing nothing all morning but browsing the phone, and now blaming him.
"I think Chairman Xiao clearly forgot; you did nothing yet want all the credit. Chairman Xiao might be thinking too simplistically."
Hearing this, Xiao Zhen was speechless. How dared this brat imply something and criticize him for doing nothing in the morning and dumping everything on him?
"Alright, don’t you complain about doing a little work, and now who are you talking about? It’s just a bit of work. Is it necessary to haggle with me endlessly?"
Xu Ke exited the game and rubbed his eyes, only to be handed a cup of coffee by Xiao Zhen’s assistant, relieving some fatigue.
Stretching out, he stood up: "Alright, I’m not discussing further; anyway, talking with you doesn’t resolve anything. I’m going for lunch and then heading home. If Chairman Xiao needs supervision, then follow me home. I truly ask little Chairman not to cling to me like a surveillance camera every day."
Xiao Zhen looked at his watch; it was indeed 7 PM, time for dinner. He couldn’t just hold people back from eating, and the day was over, meaning the kid also wouldn’t visit his daughter now. At worst, he’d personally go to the ward after work.
"Alright, do I seem like that kind of person? Since you’re going home, then just go; no need to tell me, as if I’m stopping you."
Xu Ke wasn’t the only one speechless — even the assistant was. Isn’t it the chairman stopping him from leaving and watching him constantly, and now pretending nothing happened?
Xu Ke was tired of staying at headquarters, even though the branch office was free, being at headquarters was too oppressive. He left with a dinner from the headquarters cafeteria and went downstairs.
As he hadn’t driven today, he could only hail a taxi. While waiting, a middle-aged man suddenly rushed at Xu Ke, kneeling.
Xu Ke was startled; what was this person doing in broad daylight?
"Get up, I haven’t done anything; you don’t need to kneel. I tell you, don’t try to pull a scam on me; standing in front of Xiao Group headquarters doesn’t mean I have money. If you want a scam, wait half an hour—the well-dressed chairman will be coming out, and that’s the one you want."
