To marry into the family in place of his brother? Impossible!

Some people began to look at Jiang Jinhuan with strange eyes.

That look wasn't the excitement of gossiping before, but something more complex: suspicion, disdain, schadenfreude, and a hint of inexplicable jealousy.

Some people think he is indeed capable, but the results of those projects are undeniable.

However, some people think that with Shen Qinghan as the group leader, who knows who actually did those results?

Two opposing viewpoints clashed in the marketing department, and neither side could convince the other.

Fatty Zhou sat at his workstation, listening to the surrounding chatter, his face ashen.

Fatty Zhou turned to look at Jiang Jinhuan's workstation.

Jiang Jinhuan sat there with a document spread out in front of him, writing something on the paper with his pen, his expression as calm as if nothing had happened.

Fatty Zhou walked over and sat down next to him, lowering his voice: "Jin Huan, aren't you going to say something?"

Jiang Jinhuan put down his pen, turned to look at him, his eyes calm and expressionless: "What did you say?"

"What are you saying? Those people are saying behind your back that you only got here because of Team Leader Shen, that all your achievements were done by Team Leader Shen, and you just listen to that?"

Jiang Jinhuan paused for a second, then said, "Brother Zhou, you don't need to worry about this. I have my own plans!"

Fatty Zhou opened his mouth as if to say something, but in the end he just sighed.

Little did he know, Jiang Jin Huan was secretly overjoyed.

He had to step down from his position as team leader as soon as possible. Why did he keep Lin Yuan around? Wasn't it for this very reason?

At this point, if he tries to explain, what's the point? He just wants to confirm it immediately.

Then remove him from the position of team leader, but be careful not to actually fire him.

He never expected that the pen Shen Qinghan gave him would bring him such a pleasant surprise.

In the office, Shen Qinghan sat at her desk, a newly received email displayed on her computer screen.

The email, sent by the company's disciplinary department, was brief: "Regarding the relationship between Marketing Department team leader Shen Qinghan and employee Jiang Jinhuan, the company has received multiple complaints and will conduct an investigation according to procedures. During the investigation, please cooperate by providing relevant materials."

Shen Qinghan stared at the email, his face turning ashen. "How could this happen? How could this happen?"

Her eyes were filled with panic.

She never imagined that some insignificant comments would alarm the higher-ups.

Even more unexpectedly, someone would report it, and it was a formal, written report that was submitted to the disciplinary inspection department.

She picked up the internal phone and dialed Jiang Jinhuan's number.

"Jin Huan, come to my office for a moment."

Jiang Jin Huan raised his eyebrows slightly.

Soon, Jiang Jin Huan knocked on the door and came in.

"The company's disciplinary department sent an email," Shen Qinghan said directly, her voice lower than usual. "Someone has filed a complaint against us. During the investigation, you may be suspended from your duties."

Jiang Jinhuan's expression remained unchanged, as if he had long anticipated this day.

"I see!"

Shen Qinghan was surprised, "Aren't you going to ask who filed the complaint?"

Jiang Jinhuan shook his head: "It's not important!"

Shen Qinghan looked at him with a puzzled expression.

She wanted to know if he genuinely didn't care, or if he already knew who it was.

Unfortunately, no matter which answer is correct, the outcome remains unchanged.

However, she really didn't expect that her gift would become the reason he was reported.

Although she had explained the situation to the company, the company clearly did not believe her.

I don't believe she would give such an expensive gift to a new intern who hasn't even graduated yet.

If it weren't for her, he wouldn't have been reported today.

She lowered her head, looking at the documents and notes on the table, unsure of what to say.

After a long while, she spoke, "Go back to work first. The company will follow the procedures for the investigation; just cooperate and don't feel guilty."

Jiang Jinhuan nodded, turned around and walked out.

The moment the door closed, Shen Qinghan leaned back in her chair and closed her eyes.

Meanwhile, in the CEO's office.

Song Qingci sat at her desk, in front of her an investigation notice that had just been delivered by the disciplinary inspection department. Her fingers tapped lightly on the table, making a rhythmic sound—each tap heavier than usual.

"Should Jiang Jin-hwan be suspended from his duties during the investigation?"

The assistant standing in front of her nodded and said cautiously, "This is the procedure of the disciplinary inspection department."

If someone files a complaint under their real name, an investigation must be conducted according to procedure.

To avoid interference during the investigation, the person being complained about will be suspended from their duties.

"A real-name complaint?" Song Qingci's voice rose slightly. "Who?"

The assistant hesitated for a moment: "Lin Yuan from the marketing department..."

Song Qingci's fingers stopped.

Her gaze fell on the name on the investigation notice, and her face darkened.

It's him again

Song Qingci leaned back in her chair, took a deep breath, and suppressed the anger that was rising within her.

"How long will the investigation take?" she asked.

"The process typically takes two weeks. However, if the situation becomes complicated, it may take longer."

"Two weeks," Song Qingci repeated softly, tapping her fingers twice on the table. Two weeks was enough time for Jiang Jinhuan to destroy the reputation he had built up at Xingyao.

"Tell the disciplinary inspection department," Song Qingci began, her voice regaining its calm, "to investigate according to procedure, without showing favoritism to anyone. But tell them the investigation must be swift, without delay."

"clear."

The assistant left the office and gently closed the door.

In the afternoon, the marketing department.

The news spread—Jiang Jinhuan was suspended from his duties to cooperate with the investigation.

The message was delivered by someone from the disciplinary inspection department, in front of everyone in the marketing department.

"Jiang Jinhuan, according to company regulations, you are temporarily unable to come to work during the investigation. You will be notified separately once the investigation results are available."

Jiang Jinhuan stood up and nodded: "I understand."

The disciplinary inspectors left. The marketing department was silent for a few seconds, then whispers broke out.

"Has he really been suspended?"

"It seems the company takes this matter very seriously."

"Can he come back?"

"Who knows? If the investigation turns out badly for him, he might not be able to come back."

Jiang Jinhuan ignored the discussions and began tidying up his workstation.

Fatty Zhou walked over and stood next to him, his face ashen: "Jin Huan, you're just leaving like that?"

"It's not leaving, it's suspending your duties," Jiang Jinhuan corrected calmly.

Fatty Zhou opened his mouth as if to say something, but ultimately said nothing. He stood to the side, watching Jiang Jinhuan pack his things, feeling a tightness in his chest.

Lin Yuan stood not far away, watching this scene, a slight smile playing on his lips.

Jiang Jin Huan, however, was not in a hurry.

Because he himself has no problems, he is not afraid of being investigated.

So the worst outcome would be that he would lose his team leader position.

But this is the result he most wanted.

Therefore, Jiang Jinhuan is quite happy that he is currently suspended from his post.

He glanced at Lin Yuan and thought to himself, "This guy finally didn't disappoint me."

He even smiled at Lin Yuan.

Lin Yuan also saw Jiang Jinhuan's meaningful smile, and he felt a chill run down his spine.

"Has he already guessed that it was he who spread the rumor?"