Go Ask Your Mom

In a place where Fang Zhou couldn’t see, several cars were parked outside the hospital.

Someone had spotted Li Siming and Su Yang leaving and immediately took photos, sending them to their employer.

“Miss, we didn’t see Mr. Fang. He is likely still in the hospital.”

The reply came quickly.

“Okay, keep watching. Let me know as soon as there’s any news from the surgery.”

After reading the message, the two men put away their phones and continued to monitor the hospital entrance.

One of them, bored, fiddled with the car door and said, “Why doesn’t the young lady come herself? Weren’t they close before?”

“If she came herself, she might even touch his heart. By staying out of sight, Mr. Fang won’t know her feelings.”

The driver, sitting in the front seat, rolled his eyes and adjusted his seatbelt. “Are you stupid?”

“Mr. Fang has a girlfriend now. If our young lady showed up, it would just be awkward. It’s better to wait until they break up. Patience is key.”

The other man lowered his eyes and muttered, “But life isn’t a novel. If she doesn’t express her feelings, how will he know? No one tells him, and there aren’t many coincidences.”

The driver sighed, replying in the same resigned tone, “How should I know?”

“Sigh! Let’s not meddle in the young lady’s affairs. Just do as she says, or we’ll be in trouble with Madam.”

Their conversation stayed within the car, not spreading outside.

Meanwhile, the young lady they were discussing, Chu Xinran, was in her office, listening to a quarterly report.

She glanced at her phone but saw no new messages, so she turned off the screen.

A board member then called her name.

“Xinran, you just took over these tasks, so it’s normal if you don’t understand. How about I get Akang to help you out?”

In the past, Chu Xinran might have blushed and refused, feeling like she was troubling others.

But now, she simply looked up at the portly board member and firmly shook her head.

“That’s not necessary. I don’t feel comfortable handing over our company’s management to an outsider. Besides, your son isn’t trained in management. What could he teach me?”

Her straightforward words exposed the board member’s hidden agenda, leaving him no face.

He immediately turned red with anger, slamming the table and shouting,

“Chu Xinran! I’m only speaking to you nicely because of your mother. Don’t push your luck. I’m a senior member of this company!”

He then unleashed a torrent of complaints, venting his pent-up frustration.

“We’ve worked hard for this company for years, and you just waltz in and become the vice president? Who can accept that?!”

His provocation stirred some unrest among the other board members.

Some looked at Chu Xinran with mocking eyes, while others encouraged the old man.

Few stood up to support Chu Xinran, either trying to stay out of trouble or waiting to see if she could handle the pressure.

After all, it was her first day as vice president, and her mother, Chu Xuan, wasn’t there to back her up.

So, they said whatever they wanted, hoping for some drama.

No one liked a parachute appointment.

Even if the appointee was the chairman’s daughter, they still resented her.

After all, they had worked hard for decades, only to have a young girl take the position they had been eyeing. Who wouldn’t be upset?

Facing their challenges and mocking gazes, Chu Xinran didn’t even blink.

She knew she had to win this battle today, or it would be hard to establish herself in the company.

So, she smiled lightly and looked at the old man who had spoken.

With an innocent tone, she asked, “Then why didn’t your mom become the chairman or the general manager?”

“Maybe you should try reincarnating and see if you can find a better family.”

Her words shattered the tense atmosphere, causing some to chuckle.

“I’m here to review the quarterly report, not to argue. I hope you all consider my suggestions and send me your improvement plans before the next meeting. Otherwise, I’ll come to each of you personally.”

She shook the folder in her hand and continued, “There are still two departments left to report. Let’s continue.”

She clapped her hands, signaling her assistant to call in the department managers.

Seeing her strong stance, the others put away their mocking looks and reflected.

No wonder she was Chu Xuan’s daughter!

She might have seemed timid before, but now she showed some of her mother’s strength.

However, today was just the beginning. The real challenges lay ahead.

They would see if she could handle them. If not, she should step down early.

The old board member wanted to retort, but the department managers had already entered.

He couldn’t let the subordinates see him lose face, so he kept quiet.

He glared at Chu Xinran, as if to say: Just wait.

Chu Xinran didn’t care, focusing on her work while occasionally checking her phone for updates.

She wanted to be at the hospital for Fang Wenjing’s surgery.

Setting aside her identity as Fang Zhou’s sister, she genuinely liked the little girl.

Optimistic, brave, cheerful, and kind.

But today was crucial for her, the first step in establishing herself in the company.

So, she had people watching the hospital, planning to visit Fang Wenjing after the meeting.

After all, she was there for Fang Wenjing, not Fang Zhou.