The things that he didn’t care about before were starting to matter now. 

Ren Xingliu’s response undoubtedly came as a surprise for everyone that it took everyone quite a while to take in.

The conference room went quiet momentarily.

Chen Zhi’s smile stiffened instantly.

He wondered if he had heard wrong. How could Ren Xingliu agree to work in He Lang’s division?

Even calling him ‘He-shu’ so calmly, without throwing a tantrum. When the young master barged into the company to make a fuss, he would address the man as ‘surnamed He’ by the mouthful. 

Chen Zhi struggled to maintain his composure and asked hesitantly, “Xingliu, I didn’t quite understand. What did you mean by that?”

Ren Xingliu looked ordinary and responded calmly: “I think your suggestion is very good. Since there is no place in your department, then I have no choice but to go to Uncle He’s place.”

Ren Xingliu looked completely at ease and said just at the right seasoning, “I think you made a very good suggestion. Since there isn’t a place in your division, then I could only work at He-shu’s division.”

Chen Zhi: “…!”

When was he suggesting? He was clearly trying to provoke this guy!

What was up with Ren Xingliu? Why was he not losing his temper?!

Wasn’t it not long ago that he raced against someone just to make a statement?

Did the youth lose his fighting spirit in a matter of days?! 

Chen Zhi cursed Ren Xingliu for failing his expectation internally. On the other hand, sitting across from him, He Lang showed joy on his face.

He Lang wasn’t as surprised as others, because he was aware of the change in Ren Xingliu’s temperament during the breakfast he had together with the Ren Family.

It was just that they hadn’t met since then, so he couldn’t verify if it was just the possibility of the young master being in a good mood that day.

Which was why, when Chen Zhi deliberately added fuel to the flame, He Lang was still feeling somewhat uneasy inside. 

Actually, when Ren Zhu was in a deadlocked over this matter with the company, he almost suggested to Ren Zhu to have Ren Xingliu come working in his division.

In the end, he didn’t mention it. First, the Future City project he was working on was quite difficult. Ren Xingliu was just starting out, so if he couldn’t take it on, he might get a complaint.

But in the end, he kept the suggestion to himself. The first reason was the difficulty level of the future city project. It wasn’t an ideal project for someone who had just ventured from his thatched cottage for the first time. If Ren Xingliu couldn’t handle it, he might end up complaining.

Secondly, he felt that their relationship had finally turned around. At this time, if Ren Xingliu was rashly asked to work under him, the other party might not appreciate it. If things went wrong, it would be difficult to deal with. 

The second reason, when their relationship was finally turning for the better, if Ren Xingliu was to assign under him without careful consideration, the others might not appreciate the kindness. If this was in over his head, he might end up with an egg on his face, something that wouldn’t be an easy clean up.

Ren Zhu probably shared the same concerns and had the intent to avoid putting her son in He Lang’s division.

Unexpectedly, Ren Xingliu showed a bigger square than they expected.

He Lang was not a vegetarian either. The parties involved had taken the initiative, so of course he had to express his position in time, so he smiled and said: “That’s great, the Future City project is short of people now, and Xingliu is here to help. “

He Lang also didn’t get to where he was today by staying on a vegetarian diet. Since the parties involved had expressed their opinions of their own accord, it was natural for He Lang to give a prompt response. He smiled and said, “That’s great indeed. I happened to be short on staff for the future city project, for Xingliu to assist will be perfect.”

“Then it’s settled.” Ren Xingliu beamed at him and even politely nodded his head. “He-shu, I’ll be under your care from now on.”

The two of them bounced off of each other and finalized the matter in a couple of words. There wasn’t even discord or an argument.

Enough that people watching were in a daze: “???” 

Wait a second, aren’t these two people being way too friendly?

Especially for Ren Xingliu. It would have been fine if he didn’t start trouble, but to also be this polite and courteous?

Was this really the same silk pants young master who only knew how to cause troubles all day?

Chen Zhi’s complexion was even more ashen. If he wasn’t the one who brought this up, he would have suspected the two had discussed it in advance and agreed to perform him! jlqdbM

Fortunately, he wasn’t fighting bravely as a long army. Seeing this situation, he quickly gave eye signals to those who were in on this battle with him.

“Well said, but the details are still too rough, we should discuss more on this.”

“It’s not like I wanted it to be this way.” Ren Xingliu interrupted them before more could chime in.

He let out a deep sigh and said with a troubled expression, “But this is Chen-shu’s decision, so there’s nothing we juniors can do…”

He turned to Chen Zhi and showed a concerned look. “Chen-shu isn’t young anymore, so we can’t put him in a difficult position.” 

Those people; “…”

Chen Zhi: “……!”

This was very familiar-sounding!!

Wasn’t this the same excuse he used to hinder Ren Zhu earlier?! 

What was going on with Ren Xingliu? Even if he purposefully copied others’ words, it was fine, but to say it in such a passive-aggressive manner!

Chen Zhi was furious inside, but he couldn’t refute it at all. His body was riddled with holes from the boomerang.

Ren Zhu watched with an indifferent look. It was about time to stop their performance, so she finally started talking, “Alright, enough is enough.”

She glanced through the parties involved and concluded, “This is a matter between He Lang and Chen Zhi’s divisions. Since they have reached a consensus, others should not meddle in their affairs.” 

Chen Zhi: “…”

No way, no they didn’t. This wasn’t what he had in mind at all.

But now things have come to this point, he could only be muted and take the bitter herbs. He had to bear the mouthful of old blood and be compelled to ‘reach a consensus’.

The longer he thought, the more resentful he became. He glared at the offender and murmured, “Xingliu, you better think it over. Don’t want you to regret it in the future.” 

Ren Xingliu looked back at him with a pure face, then suddenly raised his hand and asked curiously like a primary school student asking questions in class: “I still have questions. Uncle Chen just said that his department has no business. What’s next? Shouldn’t we hire more people and increase the budget?”

Ren Xingliu looked back at him with an innocent expression, then suddenly raised his hand and asked with curiosity, as if he was a primary student with a question in class, “I have another question. Chen-shu just said that his division is in order without any excess tasks. Doesn’t that mean they aren’t lacking in personnel and shouldn’t recruit any more people, also, it doesn’t make sense for their budget to increase?”

Ren Zhu nodded. “Correct. Chen Zhi’s departmental budget should be re-evaluated.”

Chen Zhi: “???!” 

Was Ren Xingliu really a student who was fresh out of college?

How could he be this cunning and vicious?!

Ren Xingliu actually asked those strange questions not because he was incompetent, it was because he was waiting for the moment!!

Those who echoed with Chen Zhi were also somewhat surprised as they all looked at Ren Xingliu out of the corner of their eyes.

Ren Xingliu didn’t dodge their gaze, instead, he even blinked at them, looking very innocent.

Everyone: “…”

So innocent on the outside; so vicious on the inside!

However, because of this, everyone else also dropped the subject, not daring to say anything more. D9VnWA

After all, this matter was completely provoked by Chen Zhi. To continue this would be their loss.

If Ren Xingliu had another curious question on the whim and said another shocking thing, they would be the one shit out of luck like Chen Zhi.

–

Once the morning meeting ended, Ren Xingliu followed He Lang directly to the division he was in charge of. 

On the way, many employees looked sideways and murmured in their hearts: Didn’t everyone say that the Crown Prince and Mr. He were at odds and might start a fight? This looks obviously very harmonious!

On the way there, they attracted many eyes from the employees, who muttered to themselves. Didn’t they all say that the Crown Prince and Mr. He is at odds? Enough to turn physical? How could that be? They clearly looked to be on good terms!

Sure enough, office gossip couldn’t be trusted!

He Lang’s mood was even more at ease. 

Chen Zhi was also his old rival, but he didn’t expect that he would shoot himself in the foot this time. When the meeting ended just now, the old man’s whole face turned green.

Chen Zhi could be considered as his old-time rival, and he never expected the other man to smash his own feet with a stone he had moved. When the meeting came to an end, and as people returned to work, that old man’s whole face was green.

Of course, for He Lang, the more important thing was that he had confirmed Ren Xingliu’s attitude towards him had really changed.

Not only were they able to sit down and have a meal together, but the kid was also willing to work in his division. 

This actually meant so much to him.

He Lang’s raised lips didn’t go down the whole way. Once he was back to his division, he even took the initiative to take Ren Xingliu under his own wings.

It didn’t matter to Ren Xingliu, but if anything, He Lang was ultimately the division director, so to learn under him was the best outcome, so Ren Xingliu accepted it.

He Lang was even more ecstatic. 

But it was still Ren Xingliu’s first day at work, and to work in his division was a last-minute decision, so he didn’t have anything planned yet.

At first, He Lang wanted to familiarize Ren Xingliu with the division, until his assistant sent over a contract.

On second thought, he changed his plan and said, “Oh right, Xingliu, Mr. Bai will be coming here this afternoon to sign the contract. Would you like to join and watch?”

Ren Xingliu had just got out his phone and was ready to touch fish. Then he froze from the question and repeated, “Mr. Bai?” 

“Have you forgotten?” He Lang said with a smile, “Your boyfriend’s uncle, Bai Guanghai.”

This cooperation with the Bai Family was out of ‘gratitude’ to Bai Guanghai. As it was difficult for Ren Zhu to leave the task to others, she gave it to He Lang to handle.

Now that the negotiation was done, and they had worked out the agreement, the final version of the contract was emailed to He Lang, and ready to be signed this afternoon.

This matter originally had nothing to do with Ren Xingliu, until Ren Xingliu was transferred to his division without notice, all as while being on friendly behavior. 

He Lang was delighted as well as having the intention to bend in the youth’s favor, so he offered this opportunity.

After all, the matter had come to an end. Ren Xingliu should also be happy for his ‘boyfriend’ to gain a lot of face.

It was only then that Ren Xingliu remembered.

To be honest, if He Lang didn’t bring it up, he would have forgotten about this. 

After all, he only carried the mentality of protecting Bai Juanqiu at the beginning, without the intention to interfere in the company affairs, as well as saying as little as possible so as not to reveal the cloven foot.

This was why previously he had never inquired about the cooperation with the Bai Family.

There was no need to ask in the first place. He and Bai Juanqiu were not real, and he would have no contact with the Bai family in the future. The Bai family took advantage of this and it had no impact on him at all.

There was no need to ask in the first place since he wasn’t really together with Bai Juanqiu, and he wouldn’t have any contact with the Bai Family in the future. It wouldn’t have impacted him if the Bai Family gained some benefits from this.

But when He Lang mentioned the cooperation, and Bai Guanghai’s name was brought up, Ren Xingliu suddenly felt pissed inside.

He didn’t forget what he had seen and felt during the days spent with Bai Juanqiu.

Ren Xingliu wasn’t sure what had happened between Bai Juanqiu and the Bai Family in the past, but picking up various details, he could tell that the Bai Family wasn’t kind to his nephew at all, and even treated Bai Juanqiu harshly.

Ren Xingliu’s mind wandered for a moment, then his phone lit up, showing the two new messages. 

Bai Juanqiu: [Add oil, I believe you’ll be the most mature one ^—^]

Bai Juanqiu: [It’s fine if you don’t want to mature. I’ll still support you.]

Xiao Bai is so nice. 

The hesitation was gone from his heart, and some thoughts became clear. 

With these days of interaction, Bai Juanqiu had long been more than a simple ‘cooperation partner’ to him.

The things that he didn’t care about before were starting to matter now.

Ren Xingliu looked up and said, “Then I’ll join to see, but I want to take a look at the contract with the Bai Family first.”

He Lang was somewhat surprised by this. He didn’t expect Ren Xingliu to be this devoted to Bai Juanqiu, to the point of personally reviewing the contract with the Bai Family. 

Oh no, were there going to be comments on this review?

He Lang was worried, but he was the one who took the initiative on the invitation, so he couldn’t refuse now. He nodded and said, “Sure, I’ll send you a copy.”

An hour later, what He Lang had feared happened.

Ren Xingliu indeed came back with comments, saying, “He-shu, I have finished reading the contract. Don’t you find the terms quite unfitting?” 

He Lang was a bit helpless. If he had guessed correctly, Ren Xingliu must have felt that the benefits given to the Bai Family were too little.

This person has been generous since childhood, and he had heard that when the youth was pursuing Pei Xianzhu, he always picked the best gifts too.

Now that he was cleaved with Bai Juanqiu as firmly and inseparably as glue and lacquer, he would surely treat the other well.

The Bai Family introduced the nephew for the blind date for the sake of this cooperation, and perhaps even privately have Bai Juanqiu blow by the pillow. 

Ren Xingliu wanted to give more benefits to the Bai family, and it was understandable to please his boyfriend, but this cooperation was at the company level, it was too much, and it would inevitably be criticized.

It was understandable for Ren Xingliu to want to give more benefits to the Bai Family in order to please his boyfriend. But this cooperation was at company level, if they crossed the line, they could be criticized easily.

The contract right now was already given at a discount by Ren Zhu as a personal favor.

Thinking of this, He Lang reassured: “This is just a preliminary cooperation. Compared with normal situations, the benefits we have given to the Bai family are already quite large. If there is more, other people will have objections…” 

With this in mind, He Lang reassured, “This is just the preliminary. Compared to normal circumstances, we have already offered quite a bit of benefits to the Bai Family. If anymore, people are going to object…”

“So that’s why nothing is normal.” Ren Xingliu interrupted him and huffed in dissatisfaction, “It’s not like our money is brought in by a gale, and here I was wondering, why are they getting so many benefits.”

He Lang: “…?”

Wait, no, you gave me a curved ball, I don’t know what to say!