When Fang Siyan mentioned going home for the Chinese New Year, Ding Ruola's mind seemed to be occupied by a joyous atmosphere. A significant change took place in her mood.
"Do we need to bring New - Year goods back?"
"No need for that. I'll order them on Taobao."
Ding Ruola pouted. She thought that after she said this, the man would understand her intention and take her shopping.
The girl was thinking that she would go back home to see her parents in a few days, but she didn't have a decent piece of clothing. She felt that she might look extremely ugly then.
The man was lying on his side, his eyes fixed on the girl's face. The girl was pouting and poking at the phone screen.
She locked the screen. The black, shiny screen didn't seem to offer any fun, but she kept poking at it.
Fang Siyan was helpless. He wriggled in the quilt a couple of times, then stretched out his arm to put it around Ding Ruola's shoulder. Taking advantage of her unpreparedness, he gave a sudden tug, making Ding Ruola press her face against his chest.
"I want to buy a few sets of clothes when I go home. Do you want to come?"
"Shopping with you is so boring!"
Ding Ruola was just being typically stubborn.
The man didn't expose her. He half - smiled and pushed Ding Ruola off his body.
"If you're not willing, then forget it. Hmm?"
He changed from lying flat to sitting against the headboard. He looked down and sideways at Ding Ruola rolling on the bed.
"I'll go! Lao Fang, your logic is off. I just said it was boring, but I didn't say I wouldn't go with you."
Ding Ruola seemed to be full of energy. She knelt on the bed and stretched out her "sinful" hand, putting it on Fang Siyan's waist.
"Lao Fang, if you don't let me go with you, do you have another girlfriend?"
Fang Siyan wanted to answer, but Ding Ruola didn't give him a chance. She tickled the man's sensitive spots, and Fang Siyan was almost laughing himself to death.
He didn't expect that his ticklish spots were so sensitive.
In no time, Fang Siyan's face was blushing.
After they had a good time, Fang Siyan pulled the girl down, and the couple lay in the same quilt.
At first, they were lying on their sides, facing each other, with Ding Ruola resting on the man's arm.
In less than a quarter of an hour, Fang Siyan pulled his arm out, and Ding Ruola understood. She rolled over and faced Fang Siyan.
When morning came, Fang Siyan had no quilt on him. Ding Ruola had wrapped all the quilt around herself.
"Baby—Achoo—Baby!"
Fang Siyan didn't know when he had been left out in the cold.
The father - son - like way they got along made Fang Siyan very satisfied.
After dropping Ding Ruola off at her company, he went to Fangyuan Group with peace of mind.
As soon as he walked into his office, Zhang Jun was standing in front of the desk, holding a folder in his arms. There was also a cup of steaming American coffee on the desk.
Fang Siyan picked up the coffee and swirled it around, but didn't take a sip. He motioned for Zhang Jun to take the coffee away.
Zhang Jun casually put the file in his hand on the desk.
This file contained the investigation on Bai Lijingming in the past few days.
Because of the appearance of Nanhua, Fang Siyan had to abandon his previous ideas.
He didn't expect that Lin Ke's death was completely an accident.
Actually, upon careful thought, it was impossible to blame Bai Lijingming for this. He wouldn't recklessly use life - threatening means to threaten Fang Siyan now.
The information showed that Bai Lijingming had been quite active in Europe recently, and his foundation there was now stable.
His next target should be the Gu family.
For the time being, Fang Siyan was out of the picture.
In this way, Fang Siyan could develop steadily for a long time, and the pressure on Fangyuan Group wouldn't be too great.
If Bai Lijingming targeted the Gu family, Fang Siyan would be rid of two strong opponents.
The most important thing at the moment was the year - end bonus.
The company never skimped on rewards for senior management. When Fang Siyan saw the work performance of some leaders, he even wanted to fire them directly.
Due to the relationship between the two families, Fang Siyan could only let these "garbage" loaf around in his company.
"How could there be such useless people in Fangyuan Group?"
The more Fang Siyan looked, the angrier he got. He picked up a pen and crossed out several names. The friction between the pen tip and the paper made a rustling sound.
Zhang Jun, standing on one side, watched Fang Siyan's actions and heard the strange sound. He felt creepy.
He knew that Fang Siyan might assign him a very difficult or unpopular task in the next second.
"Find a way to fire all these people!"
Zhang Jun took the file from Fang Siyan's hand and carefully looked at the people in it.
"Especially that Li Jianmin. Why has he taken so many leaves this year?"
Fang Siyan remembered correctly that this person was an outstanding employee last year. Why had he become like this this year, taking a quarter of the month off?
"I heard he's sick. Would it be bad if we fire him at this time?"
Sick? Fang Siyan didn't know much about the physical condition of the bottom - level employees.
He ordered Zhang Jun to bring up the project manager named Li Jianmin.
Fang Siyan held the file and continued to look at the performance of these middle - level managers.
In no time, Zhang Jun brought Li Jianmin into the office.
"Mr. Fang—What do you want me for?"
Fang Siyan noticed that the man's cheeks were sunken, his eyes were dull, and there were dark eye - bags under his eyes. His figure was not in good shape either.
"Your performance this year."
When Li Jianmin heard the word "performance", his legs trembled like a sieve.
"Due to personal reasons, my attendance is low, but I've handled all the tasks I should..."
"I know that."
There was also the income of the projects under Li Jianmin's charge this year on Fang Siyan's desk. It was indeed much higher than that of other projects.
"The purpose of calling you here this time is not to scold you. I hope you can go home and recuperate!"
Before he could finish his sentence, the man in front of him started to cry. What was going on? Wasn't this a bit exaggerated?
"You're just using me and then discarding me!"
Li Jianmin was so excited that he rushed directly in front of Fang Siyan. Just as he was about to make a move, Zhang Jun, who had been standing at the door, rushed in and stopped the man.
It was necessary but not worth it.
Zhang Jun and Li Jianmin were pulling and tugging.
"Please calm down. I don't mean that!"
Fang Siyan also knew that the market was sluggish this year, and the policies of many companies towards sick employees were quite chilling.
The reason he called Li Jianmin up this time was to discuss paid leave.
Fangyuan Group didn't support idle people, but for such an excellent employee who was sick, he couldn't just ignore him.
"I'll approve six months of paid leave for you. We'll say publicly that the company and you part ways amicably. The company will cover 60% of your medical expenses."
Li Jianmin looked at Fang Siyan in disbelief. His eyes kept shifting between Fang Siyan and Zhang Jun. The tears in his eyes couldn't be held back anymore.
Fang Siyan waved his hand, signaling Zhang Jun to take the man away quickly. He still had work to do.
The office finally became quiet, and then his phone rang again.