Return of the Antagonistic Lady Boss

Chapter 336 - 310: Different Perspectives

Yu Minglang took Qian out of his uncle’s office and pondered Qian’s reaction, feeling something was a bit off.

"Mei, you don’t usually talk this much."

"Maybe I’m in a good mood today, so I’m a bit more talkative."

She felt that with someone of her uncle’s character, being straightforward would more easily win his favor and directly express her thoughts to him.

But her words were indeed a bit direct, and knowing Qian’s personality, these words shouldn’t have been said.

Because not only is her uncle a major shareholder of Yu Minglang’s company, but he is also intricately connected with her. Considering the generational gap, he is her grandmaster.

Her uncle is the husband of Mr. Liu, her mentor in her past life. The two had separated and reunited many times over their lives. Mr. Liu’s most proud disciple was Qian, so Qian knew a bit about Mr. Liu’s family affairs.

The grandmaster was often mentioned by her teacher, but Qian had only seen him once. It was when her teacher was in the hospital in her past life, diagnosed with a gynecologic tumor. No matter how Qian and her fellow disciples persuaded her, she refused to undergo surgery.

She even showed a face of utter hopelessness, saying it was better to die early. Qian and her group were tormented by their teacher’s stubbornness.

Just when her teacher was determined to wait for death, the legendary grandmaster showed up. To the surprise of Qian and the other disciples, he directly carried their teacher, who refused to go to the hospital, away.

No surgery? He just knocked her out, and by the time she woke up, the surgery was done. It was that simple, direct, and effective.

So, the grandmaster left a deep impression on Qian, though she had only met him once in her past life.

Later, after her teacher’s surgery, her health was not as before. The legendary grandmaster stepped up, asking for remarriage. If Qian hadn’t been reborn, she might have seen the two old folks reconcile after a lifetime of quarrels.

"Yu Minglang, what kind of person is your good brother Lone Wolf?"

"A very outstanding man. When he left, he was about my age, full of integrity, a truly upright and honorable man."

"Alas, the heart of parents in the world..." Qian turned back, looking at the main building standing in the sunlight.

Inside, there’s a father who hopes to be with his son, protecting his child’s wishes in his own way.

"Qian, what’s up with your eyes?" Yu Minglang noticed Qian’s eyes were red.

"Nothing, your uncle is a good man. He must treat you like his own child."

"Then he’s a stepfather, haha. In the company, everyone has at some point cursed him behind his back."

"Have you too?"

"Uh, I did when I first started, not anymore."

"Now, you must be the one they curse the most, right?" Qian knowingly said.

As they walked along, many people cast secret side glances. A woman walking with the young boss must be worth a second look.

Yu Minglang laughed awkwardly, which was an admission.

"I just have this temper, and over time, they get used to it."

Due to Yu Minglang’s iron-willed temper, he quickly got the company on track. Whatever he did, he gave it his all.

"Xiaoqiang, do you think I should wear a mask when I go out in the future? Will those you’ve offended come after me?"

Shi Yu had told her some of what he did here, all from what her brother relayed.

It’s said that Yu Minglang is racking his brain daily to outsmart those stubborn old-timers. Now, he’s grown into a little devil, while his father and uncle, those two old devils, have become benevolent beings in the eyes of other employees.

"Don’t worry, I’m not the kind of wimp who can’t protect my wife. It’s just—" Yu Minglang hesitated.

Qian stopped walking.

"Hesitating is not like you. Say whatever’s on your mind."

"Mei, I found the person who called you. I didn’t make a direct decision. Do you want to meet him?"

Yu Minglang thought about it and felt the best approach wasn’t retaliation or an eye for an eye when dealing with an old friend like Zeng Rong. That wouldn’t solve the problem.

He understood Zeng Rong’s tolerance level best. Hitting or scolding him would have no effect. Zeng Rong might even be expecting Yu Minglang to retaliate, thus easing his guilt.

It would be better to have his Mei meet with Zeng Rong, letting him realize the error of his decisions. Showing him the excellent Mei was the only way to deliver a psychological blow to Zeng Rong.

For someone like Zeng Rong, telling him a thousand times he was wrong wasn’t as effective as letting him experience it firsthand. Yu Minglang was convinced that his excellent Mei only needed to talk with Zeng Rong once to leave an indelible mark on his heart. This would be enough to make Zeng Rong remember for the rest of his life the wrong decisions he made.

"Are you unable to defeat him, or are you hesitant, leaving me to deal with him?" Qian glanced sideways at Yu Minglang.

"Not really... I just feel that it’s you who’s affected by this matter, so you should decide whether to forgive him. It’s not that I don’t want to act. I just think whatever I do won’t be effective. He knows me too well, just as I know him. It’s better for you to handle it."

He could praise Mei a thousand times, but it was better for Zeng Rong to feel it once. As long as Zeng Rong could sense Mei’s excellence, he would definitely repent for his actions.

Qian nodded, "I understand. This matter needs to be handled by me, but Xiaoqiang..."

"Hmm?"

"You want me to untie his knot, but about this treatment fee—"

Yu Minglang chuckled, "We’re about to get engaged; don’t be so calculative. Your money is my money!"

He figured Mei was a smart girl and knew his mind well.

Qian gave him a playful glance, "You’re a quick learner. Tell me, what exactly is going on."

"Zeng Rong has been my old friend for many years. We, along with Lone Wolf, were very close brothers. After Lone Wolf died, Zeng Rong was down for a long time. So this time, he targeted you purely because he was worried I’d end up like Lone Wolf."

The method was wrong, but his heart was in the right place.

"How did Liu Shuang sacrifice himself?" Qian asked.

"How do you know his name?"

"Your uncle introduced him to me."

Using memories from her past life to see a side of the past she couldn’t see before, Qian felt particularly depressed.

A lingering melancholy that wouldn’t dissolve.

The Lone Wolf Liu Shuang, who departed forever because he saved someone. Qian had seen his photo, not only at Xiaoqiang’s place but also at her mentor’s home. Her teacher, an atheist, nonetheless kept his photo as if it were a belief. Rather than superstition, it was a mother’s only spiritual sustenance for her departed child. Qian had even offered incense to Lone Wolf, so how could she not know?

A person is gone, but the impact he left on this family and his friends is still felt.