QT: Against My Will

Chapter 29: 2.15 – The power he holds – Mr. and Mrs. Jelly

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Proofreaded by P.D Webb.

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Bing Shi, after the first semester, got more used to the pressure and stress. But somehow, after she lost weight, she kept catching bees and butterflies everywhere, without even trying to be eye-catchy. She started to pity those goddesses. She didn’t even reach their pinkies and there were already so many men after her.

‘They sure have it hard, don’t they?’

“Hey, you’re Bing Shi, right?” asked a young man who sat in front of Bing Shi. Before the physics class could start, he attempted to engage in a conversation with this quiet lady.

‘Xuan Mu, someone is speaking to me again. Save meeee.’

.....

“Yes?” answered Bing Shi with a smile. At school, she has her glasses on. There was no need to put her contact lens in.

“I went to a club yesterday. There were many Asian girls. But I never saw you. How come?” he asked.

“I don’t go clubbing,” Bing Shi answered.

“Trying to be a good girl?” he asked.

“Yes.”

“What a pity. You know, compared to those girls, you are the most beautiful one.”

“Thank you for the praise,” Bing Shi laughed at the cheesiness.

“Let’s go togeth-...”

“No, thank you,” Bing Shi smiled at him politely, “Sorry.”

His girl friend told him that Bing Shi had a boyfriend, but nobody had seen him before, so not many actually believed it was true. He tried to ask her out, but before he could finish his sentence, he was refused, “Ah, fine. Sorry.”

The first year of university went by quickly, the dropout rate was about 50%. Bing Shi, this time didn’t stress as much, adapting fast, she finished her exams without any major complications.

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After Xuan Mu made sure that Bing Shi’s eating habits returned back to normal by watching her meals and weight, he started his plan sooner than he thought.

“What?! He didn’t make a mistake until now? How is that possible?” asked one of the directors during a meeting.

“It’s like the whole marketplace is in the palm of his hand...” answered the head manager of the marketing department, his eyes filled with confusion, “Nobody knows from where he obtained all the connections... to get everything at such low prices.”

“Be careful around him... Keep this a secret from others,” ordered Xuan Mu’s uncle, “With that brain of his, he won’t remain here for long. We have to make him stay as long as possible.”

While the higher-ups were trying to get a hold of Xuan Mu by offering him shares, the regular employees knew nothing.

“What are the higher-ups thinking? Giving the position of a manager to a brat like him? Isn’t it too irresponsible?”

Three male employees gossiped in the hallway.

“He made me change my plan five times! I don’t want to be ordered by a kid anymore!”

“That position should be mine. He got it only because of his family connections. I saw him. He is just a brat in high school,” said a dissatisfied man in his forties, hearing those three men’s complaints, he decided to express his disapproval of Xuan Mu too.

What he said was actually 100% truth.

“They should give it to you! You are our senior!”

“I didn’t know I stole your position. Why don’t you come with me? I can ask my uncle to return it back to you.”

They heard a voice behind them. When they turned their heads, they saw a tall youth with dark circles under his eyes, smiling at them.

Crap.

Xuan Mu laughed, “I remembered all of your faces and names. You can forget about your bonuses this month.”

Didn’t Bing Shi say that he was a natural-born leader? So why was everyone badmouthing him?

All three males apologized and scattered away in regret. Now, their bonuses were all gone! Xuan Mu had to be laughing at their stupidity, didn’t he?

“Really?” the older man remained rooted in the spot, asking with a voice full of hope.

“Of course. I hate injustice,” Xuan Mu smiled at him, continuing to walk ahead, “Follow me.”

“Y-yes...” The man’s behavior made a three hundred and sixty-degree turn as he followed after Xuan Mu like a ded disciple.

Arriving before mahogany doors with a golden nameplate on the side, Xuan Mu knocked on his uncle’s office. They greeted each other while the older man was ignored.

“Seems like I stole his position. This is no good. I should return it to him before my reputation gets tarnished,” said Xuan Mu, voice filled with ‘fake’ regret, he pointed his thumb behind his shoulder at the ignored man.

His uncle’s mouth cracked – this brat.

“Ehm, why don’t I give you a promotion?” his uncle asked.

“What are the benefits?” inquired Xuan Mu with a neutral tone, blank expression on his face.

“More company shares. But I have to discuss it with the higher-ups.”

“Alright,” agreed Xuan Mu, then he turned to the older man. “Now, it’s your turn to fight for your justice,” he said and walked out of the office.

The older man looked at the closed doors with shock in his eyes, not daring to face the CEO, “...”

“Good job, what’s your name?” A cold voice of the boss resonated in the spacious room. Did he think he could be better than Xuan Mu? Continue dreaming.

“I...I’m.. ” The older man shivered from fear.

That’s how the higher-ups demoted and promoted two of their employees.

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In one year, Xuan Mu’s wage tripled. He also received company shares as a bonus. He gained recognition from all the people around him, except the regular employees, who refused to listen (in their minds) to a boy, whose age could be compared to their sons, if not younger.

Xuan Mu could start his own company, but it wasn’t what he was looking for. It would need too many resources and time. Making connections and using others was more efficient for him.

Also, there was still that person.

Xuan Mu caught that man’s attention at one of the company parties. The man needed his help, and he agreed. That person had another condition, and it was for him to move inside the man’s mansion. Without opposing, he agreed with a smile, the sly one.

Guan Lin, a man who had power in the economy, politics, and military.

The most powerful person in the country, according to Xuan Mu.

His final target...

On Break