Rebirth 04: Starting from Taking an Unconventional Approach

Chen Zhengyuan studied Wang Yu closely. He liked her smile, although he didn't quite understand the meaning behind it.

"President Chen is quite well-informed," Wang Yu said in a flat tone. "But don't worry, President Chen, my transfer application hasn't been approved yet. Before I leave, there are some duties I still need to finish."

Chen Zhengyuan put down the documents and let out a few short laughs.

Damn, she really applied for a transfer?

Why?

Does jealousy or envy lead to sulking and acting on impulse?

This is a clear case of blurring the lines between public and private matters.

Where can she be transferred to?

Of all the departments at NetEase, only the Strategic Development Department and the New Business Incubation Center are directly under the CEO and the President's Office, possessing independent decision-making power. In other words, only these two departments are outside their own sphere of authority.

If Wang Yu's transfer was to distance herself from him, then she could only be going to one of those two departments. But those demanding departments require only graduates from top universities with master's or doctoral degrees and a broad strategic vision. What could someone like Wang Yu do there? Nobody there would appreciate her charming looks or sweet talk. Without him, she would be nothing.

"This must be some kind of 'playing hard to get' trick again," Chen Zhengyuan thought to himself, "that cunning woman."

"Speak, what matter requires your personal involvement, Deputy Director?"

"Last Friday, someone reported to me that they had received a promotional text message for Qingniao Reading's SP (Service Provider) business. I looked at the content, so I had the team work overtime to compile a 'Competitive Analysis Brief on Qingniao Publishing House's SP Business 'Qingniao Reading'. Our initial assessment is that their model has great potential," Wang Yu said, pulling an A4 sheet of paper from his bag and pushing it onto the table for him.

Chen Zhengyuan laughed and took the opportunity to observe Wang Yu closely. He saw her lean forward, and the lace trim of her underwear could be seen inside the neckline of her top.

"Wang Yu, I thought you were in a big deal. I've seen what they've been doing for a long time. A small, almost bankrupt publishing house churned out some vulgar, borderline-scrolling novels, and you're getting this worked up? How long can something like that last?"

"The length of their lifecycle depends on when we make the right decisions. If we ignore it now and they've already locked up the authors, distribution channels, and users, then we'll be the ones worrying about the lifecycle. Didn't you say you've read their content? How come all you've concluded is that their lifecycle is short?"

Chen Zhengyuan opened and closed his mouth, then crossed his arms in front of his chest, with a hint of defiance.

"Wang Yu, what kind of attitude is this? Do I need to explain my decisions to you?"

"No need," Wang Yu said, without blinking. "I'm just doing my job, reporting potential threats to my superiors. Whether you listen or not is your business. However..."

"But what?" Chen Zhengyuan finally met Wang Yu's gaze. He looked directly into her eyes and saw a strange light in them, as if a fire was burning deep within. Chen Zhengyuan had never seen such a light in anyone else's eyes before.

"But I'm quite curious, are your thoughts still lingering on the company's new beautiful assistant, and that pretty girl whose name you don't even know?"

Wang Yu smiled, a big smile.

Chen Zhengyuan felt his heart race and his whole body heat up; he could almost feel Wang Yu's body pressed against him. He could imagine his fingertips touching her stockinged knees, the crackling sound of his hands moving upwards.

"You bitch," Chen Zhengyuan said with a smile, "Don't think that just because you know a little about my private affairs, you can point fingers here. Do your own job. I know what I'm doing with company matters. That Qingniao thing, even if it has 100,000 users, or a million users, so what? What is the size of our Wangyi? What is their size? A mayfly trying to shake a tree, you understand?"

"Is your sense of propriety limited to teaching your female assistant how to grovel in the presidential suite?" Wang Yu's smile widened, her eyes blazing with even more intense fire. "You seize every opportunity to seduce the new, young, and beautiful female colleague, like a boy spitting on the biggest piece of birthday cake so he can be the first to enjoy it quietly? Mr. Chen, I'll call you Mr. Chen one last time. I've done everything I could. As for what decision to make, that's up to you. But I also want to remind you, no one kneels forever."

Wang Yu grabbed the A4 paper from the table, crumpled it into a ball, and tossed it towards the trash can next to Chen Zhengyuan. Chen Zhengyuan heard the paper ball land precisely in the trash can. Wang Yu slung her black shoulder bag over her shoulder and stood up.

"I don't understand what you're thinking, Wang Yu. All I know is that you're a sexually frustrated slut who hopes to hook up with a powerful, wealthy man and then... then..." Chen Zhengyuan's mind suddenly went blank; he couldn't find the right words. Damn it! He couldn't find the right words. "I'm just satisfying you a little bit, you bitch."

Wang Yu's expression changed drastically, as if a curtain had been pulled back, allowing Chen Zhengyuan to see the flames in her eyes directly.

For a fleeting moment, Chen Zhengyuan thought Wang Yu would hit him, but in the end, nothing happened. Wang Yu spoke again, without raising a single finger, her voice completely under control. Chen Zhengyuan understood that everything was hidden in her eyes.

"Chen Zhengyuan, do you know what I'm talking about?" Wang Yu said. "I initially thought you were just arrogant and conceited, blinded by power. But today I realize you're utterly useless. You sit in this position, enjoying the resources, power, and status the company gives you, yet you lack even the most basic judgment. Do you know what that means?"

Chen Zhengyuan remained silent.

"It means you can't even see who your opponent is, it means that when a real threat comes, you're still teaching a little girl how to kneel. You think you're manipulating others, but you're actually gambling with your own future. I'm not here today to advise you, to beg you, or to ask for your charity. I'm just here to tell you that from today onwards, we're even. You go your way, and I'll go mine. As for that Bluebird Reading, I'll follow up in my own way. When they really grow big and you're held accountable by the board, don't blame me for not warning you today."

Chen Zhengyuan watched Wang Yu leave, watching her gray suit rub against her back as she swayed towards the office door.

Damn it, is this woman out of her mind?

He pulled out a tissue, crumpled it into a ball, and wanted to stand up and throw it at her, but knew he wouldn't hit her.

Furthermore, he didn't want to move.