“Mr. Zhou, there's something I... I don't know if I should say it.” Pan Qin built up the suspense, and before Zhou Yang could speak, she continued, “I admit, Autumn is very capable, but as you can see, over the years although she has helped you a lot, she has also caused quite a few troubles. Take this case with Xiangyu for example, she knew you wanted to make an extra buck, but she still went ahead and changed the party into a press conference. Just think about how much money you've lost because of that.” Pan Qin saw Zhou Yang's expression turning uglier and couldn't help but continue, “This company is yours, she's drawing your salary, yet she keeps saving money for the other companies. What do you need such a traitor for?” Listening to Pan Qin's words, Zhou Yang's mind involuntarily replayed Ye Zhiqiu's performance in the company over the years. Thinking about the several big cases Ye Zhiqiu had independently completed in recent years, the other companies were all full of praise for her, and he, the company's boss, seemed like a waste in front of her. Pan Qin pressed on, “Mr. Zhou, I've heard... she has been secretly taking kickbacks. On the surface, she has always been working for you, but in reality, she is taking advantage of her position to line her own pockets.” “Impossible!” Zhou Yang suddenly raised his head, he didn't believe Ye Zhiqiu could be such a person, “Autumn has grown up under my watchful eye, she is definitely not that kind of person.” “Mr. Zhou, are you really so sure?”

Pan Qin was gambling, betting that Zhou Yang no longer trusted Ye Zhiqiu as much. As long as there was the slightest crack between them, she would have an opportunity. 'Do you think she is still the Ye Zhiqiu who just joined the company? I heard that her grandmother is seriously ill, so it's understandable that she would take other people's money, isn't it?' 'What exactly are you trying to say?' Zhou Yang couldn't help frowning. Although he didn't want to believe that Ye Zhiqiu had really changed, he couldn't find a word to refute Pan Qin. Moreover, he had also heard about Ye Zhiqiu's grandmother being seriously ill. 'Mr. Zhou, I just want to remind you that if you let Ye Zhiqiu continue to dominate, she will eventually not take you, the boss, seriously.' Pan Qin smiled, 'I heard... the company is recently considering selecting a Planning Director. I must remind you not to let Ye Zhiqiu get this position, otherwise you will definitely regret it in the future.' As long as Ye Zhiqiu, this stumbling block, was out of the way, the position of Planning Director would sooner or later be hers. Zhou Yang frowned tightly and said to Pan Qin in front of him, 'You can go out first. If Autumn comes back later, let her come to my office.' 'Okay.' This matter couldn't be rushed. As long as Zhou Yang doubted Ye Zhiqiu, then she would have an opportunity. Pan Qin happily came out of Zhou Yang's office and happened to see Ye Zhiqiu returning. She couldn't help but go up to greet her, 'Yo, isn't this our hero? I heard that you really got the Xiangyu case, congratulations indeed.' 'Thank you.'

Ye Zhiqiu could hardly miss the sarcasm in Pan Qin's words, but she pretended not to notice. 'You're welcome,' Pan Qin sneered, 'Oh, by the way, President Zhou asked you to go to his office as soon as you get back.' Ye Zhiqiu frowned slightly, looking at Pan Qin's smug expression, a bad premonition arose in her heart. Without even returning to her own office, she went straight to Zhou Yang's office. Zhou Yang was sitting in front of the tea table making tea. Seeing Ye Zhiqiu come in, he smiled and waved his hand, 'Autumn is back, come and sit down, have a taste of the tea I brewed.' Ye Zhiqiu wasn't knowledgeable about tea, nor did she have any interest in it. She went straight to Zhou Yang and asked, 'President Zhou, is there something you need from me?' 'It's nothing major,' Zhou Yang said with a faint smile, 'You just closed the Xiangyu case, everyone has worked so hard on this case, so I thought we could have a meal together to relax. What do you think?' 'Sure,' Ye Zhiqiu nodded slightly, 'But I won't go, you take those girls in the company with you, I have things to do tonight...' Zhou Yang's hand paused slightly while pouring tea, but he quickly recovered, smiled, and said in a tone that brooked no refusal, 'That won't do, you are the major contributor in closing this case, moreover... I have something very important to announce tonight.' 'But...' Ye Zhiqiu was somewhat embarrassed. 'Don't but, it's settled then, just tell them when you go out.'

Zhou Yang straightforwardly forestalled Ye Zhiqiu's impending refusal. Ye Zhiqiu frowned but still walked out. She didn't see that behind her, Zhou Yang was staring intently at her retreating figure, his eyes narrowing. After leaving the room, Ye Zhiqiu told Zhang Lu about Zhou Yang's treat, and with her ability, she should be able to notify everyone in the company within half an hour. 'Sister Autumn, this time we're really benefiting from your connection,' Zhang Lu said, although her tone was somewhat sour despite her apparent flattery. Ye Zhiqiu glanced at her suspiciously, but seeing the satisfied smile on Zhang Lu's face, she couldn't help but wonder if she had misjudged. The young ladies outside were abuzz with excitement over President Zhou's treat, and Ye Zhiqiu was about to return to her office to call Lu Qichen when she turned around and saw Pan Qin looking at her with a half-smile that left her feeling frustrated. The call to Lu Qichen wasn't answered by him but by Assistant Fan, who respectfully addressed her as 'Madam President'. At first, Ye Zhiqiu was a bit surprised, but then she thought that Assistant Fan had been with Lu Qichen for such a long time, it was not strange that he knew her identity, and she soon felt reassured. 'Assistant Fan, is President Lu available?' Ye Zhiqiu asked. 'President Lu...' Assistant Fan glanced at Lu Qichen, who was in a meeting, and said, 'He's currently in a meeting and it might take a while. If there's anything you need, Madam, I'll pass the message to him later.'

"There's nothing much..." Ye Zhiqiu stood up and stretched a bit, looking out at the bustling traffic on the road, "I just wanted to let him know that President Zhou has arranged a dinner party tonight, and I really can't get out of it, so I won't be able to go home to cook for him." "Okay, I'll pass the message on later," Special Assistant Fan thought to himself with a hint of sarcasm, no wonder the president wasn't around after work lately, it turns out someone was waiting for him at home. And to think that the president's wife personally cooks for him, this secretive and scheming man. "President's wife..." Ye Zhiqiu finished speaking and was about to hang up the phone when Fan's voice came through again, "Could I ask where your dinner party is? Just in case the president asks later, I'll have an answer." Ye Zhiqiu pondered for a moment, then gave an address before hanging up the phone. Because the Xiangyu case had just been settled, and there was also a celebration banquet in the evening, the atmosphere in the office became much more relaxed in the afternoon. Pan Qin even treated everyone to afternoon tea, and Zhang Lu delivered a portion to Ye Zhiqiu. "Autumn sister, this is from Sister Qin," Zhang Lu said with a smile as she placed the afternoon tea on Ye Zhiqiu's desk. Ye Zhiqiu thanked her with a smile but had no intention of touching it. She really didn't want to eat anything from Pan Qin. "Is there anything else?" Ye Zhiqiu looked up at Zhang Lu in front of her and asked. Zhang Lu leaned close to Ye Zhiqiu and said mysteriously, "Autumn sister, do you know why Sister Qin is being so polite and treating us to afternoon tea?"