A group of people wearing masks got on the bus.
"This is the first stop on the bus, and we got seats!" Cui Mantong said excitedly, "Miaomiao, how do you know so much?"
"My favorite thing is to be online," Fang Miaomiao held up her phone. "A quick search on my phone, and I know everything."
"In about two stops, we can reach the zoo."
The two stops passed quickly, and since it was a weekday, there weren't many people on the bus.
Seeing the group wearing masks, other passengers only cast occasional glances, not noticing anything out of the ordinary.
The stop for the zoo arrived soon.
The entrance to the zoo was grand, with quite a few people standing at the entrance.
Fang Miaomiao found the ticket purchase area and was surprised to see that there was a family ticket option, which was also much cheaper than the usual ticket price.
Upon inquiry, she learned that this was a special summer child welfare program set up by the park director to attract more children to visit the zoo.
After purchasing the tickets.
The group then lined up to enter the zoo.
"Where should we go first?"
"Let's ask the children," Fang Miaomiao disliked making decisions the most. Compared to making choices, she preferred to follow others. "The children are older now, they need to learn to be independent and think for themselves."
"I think you're right," Cui Mantong decisively sided with Fang Miaomiao. "Sisi, the task ahead is yours."
"Agreed."
Chen Huan, though silent, unconsciously took a step closer to where Fang Miaomiao was standing.
Wen Yan'an's eye twitched, "Are you two being corrupted by my mother?"
[OMG, OMG, what did I just hear? Is something wrong with my ears? Wen Yan'an actually called Fang Miaomiao "Mom" proactively? Someone tell me, what happened between them.]
[I'm surprised too. And have you noticed, Wen Yan'an and Fang Miaomiao are visibly much closer this season? Really, if you didn't know their past and hadn't seen the first two episodes, you'd definitely think Fang Miaomiao and Wen Yan'an were mother and son.]
[I really want to know the gossip. Did Wen Yan'an get scolded by his father at home, which is why he reluctantly called Fang Miaomiao "Mom"? If so, it's truly disgusting, Fang Miaomiao is too venomous.]
[The person above, can you stop with the conspiracy theories? Do you see An'an looking like he's being forced into submission out of fear? Why are you all so malicious?]
[Isn't the administrator working today? I really can't stand these haters' comments. Can someone do something? Constantly bringing up conspiracy theories really affects people's moods.]
The administrator, who was being anxiously thought of online, along with the publicity department of Wen Corporation, stood nervously at their posts.
And before them all stood Ran Lian.
Ran Lian looked at Fang Miaomiao's smiling face on the computer with a grim expression, "Wen Corporation spends so much money every month for you to slack off and watch livestreams all day?"
"If any of you don't want to work, just go to HR and collect your pay. All day long, if I didn't come to check up on you, I wouldn't have known that the publicity department has slacked off to this extent."
"Old Madam," the head of the publicity department called out with a pained expression.
"Shut up. If you dare to say another word, I'll pack your bags and send you away right now, believe it or not," Ran Lian said, banging on the table. "Others said you were slacking off, and I didn't believe it. After all, I thought Wen Zhiyan, though not very capable, was decent at managing people and affairs."
Saying this, Ran Lian let out a cold laugh, "However, it seems I overestimated him. Today, all of your salaries will be deducted. If I ever find you engaging in any improper or messy activities behind my back again, you'll see if I tolerate it."
After speaking, Ran Lian turned and left.
Once she was gone, the publicity department members finally breathed a sigh of relief, slumping back into their seats.
"My goodness, is the Old Madam that fierce? This is nothing like what I heard or saw on TV."
"Anyone can act. You can't judge a book by its cover," an old timer in the publicity department scoffed. "I think the Old Madam definitely didn't get her way with the Chairman, so she's taking it out on us."
"What are you talking about?" The head of the publicity department straightened his expression and glared at the speaker. "Alright, these people and these matters are not for us to discuss. Everyone, focus on your work. Just know who pays our salaries. Hurry up, get back to your own tasks. Who is the administrator for today? Hurry and reply to the messages. There are a lot of haters appearing in the livestream room."
One person raised their hand and asked, "Boss, can we spar with these haters today?"
The部长 also knew everyone was holding back some anger and said, "Take it easy," before heading upstairs to find the Chairman.
"Come in."
"Chairman."
"Has the Old Madam left?"
The部长 nodded, "She came to 'guide' our publicity department and then left."
Wen Zhiyan looked at the documents in his hand and paused for a moment before saying, "Give the publicity department an extra three days' salary today. Regarding the Old Madam's business, I apologize. Continue with your work. Don't pay too much attention to the Old Madam's words."
"Yes," the部长 continued, "Xie Family Company wants to invite the Chairman for an interview. We initially intended to refuse directly, but Miss Xie Wanqing asked us to consult your opinion before making a decision."
"Xie Wanqing?"
"Yes, Chairman. Moreover, Miss Xie Wanqing said that the magazine interviewing you will only write about the interview content and will not leave any of your portrait information." The部长 also found it very troublesome. The Chairman had made it very clear after taking office that he would not participate in any interviews.
They had also used this to refuse Miss Xie Wanqing, but Miss Xie Wanqing was as stubborn as an ox and said that as long as they went to the Chairman, the Chairman would definitely agree.
"Chairman?"
Seeing that there was no immediate reply, the部长 softly called out again.
"How is Xie Wanqing's interview being arranged?"
The部长 was greatly surprised but immediately replied, "At the October Hotel, tomorrow night. They said it's a special interview for the October and August Hotels."
"Hotel?"
"Yes, I also repeated the question. Xie Wanqing very confidently said it was about the hotel, and that this interview regarding the hotels should take place at a hotel."
"I understand. You may go."
"Yes."
After the office door closed, Wen Zhiyan picked up his phone and found Xie Wanqing's chat interface.
. "This is the first and last time. I owe you nothing more."