The Cold-hearted CEO's Unwanted Bride
Chapter 18: Are They Hugging Each Other at the Party?

Chapter 18: Chapter 18: Are They Hugging Each Other at the Party?

Qin Yan and Lu Yi were unaware that someone was standing outside the door, and they were even less aware of the emotional turmoil in his heart.

Lu Yi smiled briefly, suddenly remembering the celebration dinner that night, and asked, "Right, Luo Shen Bay was sold out as soon as it was launched yesterday. It’s all thanks to you. After work, the company will host a celebration dinner for the marketing department. Will you go?"

Qin Yan hesitated for a moment, recalling how Yinyin had cried in the hospital last night. It had been a long time since she had taken the time to be with Yinyin.

The Luo Shen Bay project was over, and she felt rare relief and did not really want to attend the celebration dinner.

Yinyin wanted her father, and although that was impossible, it was necessary for her to spend more time with her because she did not want a three-year-old to feel lonely!

Lu Yi glanced at Qin Yan, who had not immediately responded. Bo Yunshen had cut at least 90 percent of Qin Yan’s bonus this month, which was rather underhanded.

Just like Wang Jing and Yaoyao said, Qin Yan, the biggest contributor to the project, received a bonus that was even less than that of a saleswoman.

He was worried that Qin Yan would not attend, so he decided to gauge her intentions first.

"The crisis PR for Tang Tian was handled quickly by you, even I might not have managed it so effectively! So, how about we go celebrate together tonight?"

Qin Yan still shook her head and said, "I won’t go. Everyone in the company is waiting to laugh at me. If I go, I won’t be able to eat well and will just face ridicule. I don’t have masochistic tendencies! I plan to go straight home after work."

Lu Yi: "⋯⋯"

Qin Yan smiled briefly, then continued, "Besides, I don’t drink alcohol, and if I go, it would just kill the fun. You guys have fun, don’t worry about me!"

Bo Yunshen took a step forward, pushed open the door, and said in a deep voice, "Not going? Director Qin really thinks highly of herself. Even Director Lu from the PR department can’t persuade you?"

Qin Yan and Lu Yi both looked at Bo Yunshen, seemingly surprised by his sudden appearance.

Bo Yunshen licked his lips slightly, glanced at Lu Yi, and spoke even more sarcastically, "The company is hosting a celebration dinner for the marketing department, and you, the project leader, decide not to attend? Do you think you are not suitable for the position of director of the marketing department, or is Director Qin’s style always this irresponsible?"

His eyes showed evident contempt. Qin Yan felt a tightness in her chest. Bo Yunshen was not usually someone who showed his emotions, so his obvious display was clearly intentional!

She pursed her lips, her expression cooling down, and even Lu Yi appeared displeased upon hearing Bo Yunshen’s words.

"Bo Yunshen, you’ve already reduced Qin Yan’s bonus to thirty thousand this month, what more do you want? Don’t go too far!"

Bo Yunshen glanced at Lu Yi and mockingly retorted, "Where am I going too far?"

"Not attending the celebration dinner? Three thousand is still too much for her? She must attend this dinner, or don’t bother coming to work at Bo Group tomorrow!"

Qin Yan: "⋯⋯"

She glanced at Bo Yunshen, feeling that his insistence on her attendance was deliberate—he likely overheard her conversation with Lu Yi, and forcing her to attend could also be his attempt to upset her.

Ever since she had encountered Bo Yunshen a few days ago, he had consistently found reasons to annoy her.

Qin Yan’s face did not reveal any emotion, which seemed to dissatisfy Bo Yunshen. His sharp eyes intermittently swept across her face.

Seeing that she still showed no emotion, Bo Yunshen, with dwindling interest, turned away and walked out. Just as Qin Yan and Lu Yi were about to sigh in relief, he suddenly turned back.

Looking at Lu Yi, he said, "Oh, right, I heard that Director Lu just fired someone? Just a reminder, Director Lu, that firing people is the HR department’s responsibility. Currently, you do not have the authority to overstep like this."

"Wang Jing and Chen Yaoye have been persuaded by me to come back. I do not hope to see such incidents happen again. Both Director Qin and Director Lu are intelligent people and should understand the consequences if this happens again!"

Chen Yaoye must have been talking about Yaoyao!

After finishing his piece, he directly left Qin Yan’s office, and the room regained its tranquility.

Qin Yan and Lu Yi exchanged a look, each giving a bitter smile.

Suppressing the irritation in his heart, Lu Yi said, "That’s just how he is, don’t take it to heart."

Although Lu Yi and Bo Yunshen were cousins, they weren’t close. Seeing that Qin Yan was already quite depressed yet still came to console him, she couldn’t help but smile again, "I’m actually fine. It’s you who I’m sorry for because Bo Yunshen scolded you due to me. I apologize!"

"I’ve told you, firing those two has nothing to do with you, it has nothing to do with you!" Lu Yi furrowed his brows and quickly changed the topic, "Are you attending the celebration party tonight?"

Qin Yan gave a wry smile and spread her hands, "I don’t plan on changing jobs for the time being, so I have no choice but to attend!"

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On the other side, Bo Yunshen left the marketing department fuming!

He initially intended to go to the pantry to make himself another cup of coffee, but after visiting Qin Yan’s office, he even lost his mood for coffee.

He returned directly to his own office.

Bo Yunshen took a seat behind his desk, sinking deeply into the plush, wide chair back, his robust fingers interlocked, slightly lifting his smooth chin.

He narrowed his eyes halfway, concealing the tumultuous waves within. For some reason, he was reminded again of Qin Yan whom he saw in the marketing department.

From his entering to his leaving, he had stayed in Qin Yan’s office for at least five minutes, and she hadn’t responded a word to him.

Was it because Lu Yi was there, and knowing someone would back her up, she deliberately played the damsel, letting Lu Yi stand up for her?

Qin Yan really had guts, daring to confront him, nominally still her husband!

It was her first time seeing a woman as dark-hearted as Qin Yan, who was entangling with Shi Muzhou yesterday and laughing and chatting with Lu Yi in the office today.

Qin Yan was truly despicable, and that Lu Yi, meddling in his company, might not be any better. The two, once they teamed up, were perhaps thinking of swallowing Bo Group as well!

Qin Yan dared to use donating bone marrow to threaten his mother and secure the position of Mrs. Bo. Her actions always had a clear purpose. To say she desired nothing was indeed hard to believe!

Bo Yunshen snorted in derision, held back, and took a deep breath, his eyes opening to reveal seemingly bottomless depths.

His fingertips tapped on the desk several times. They were hugging at the party?

He did wonder, just how did Mrs. Bo usually cuddle and be affectionate with him, her cousin!

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