Gazing at the Rainbow - Chapter 40

Chapter 40: Tit-For-Tat

Lin Yun remembered that this did seem to be the case… but what about it?

She still had an impassive expression on her face and said angrily, “Even if what you said is true, this is still your fault. Because this was your job, so even if Jian Wen did it for you, you should have double-checked and made sure there were no problems before letting her send the contract to Hengya. Otherwise, what use would I have for you?”

This was even more hurtful to hear.

At this point, Lin Yao had little rationality left. She asked without even thinking, “Since you’ve let Jian Wen handle this matter, and you signed the contract personally, so why did I have to do something unnecessary like checking it again?

If the contract Jian Wen drafted still needed to be inspected by me before it could be sent to the factory, then why did you let her draft the contract in the first place?”

The implication was that she wasn’t the only one being paid a salary, so why should she be blamed for a mistake in a contract Jian Wen drafted?

The product, model, quantity, and price weren’t the only things listed on the order forms for foreign customers, and there were often exceedingly complicated requirements listed as well. Before drafting a contract, one needed to thoroughly scrutinize these requirements, and do the same when checking the contract as well.

It isn’t an overstatement to say that, however much time one spent drafting the contract should also be spent checking it.

Lin Yun paused. She didn’t expect the submissive Lin Yao to refute her.

“In the past, you’ve let bygones be bygones, so I’ve let bygones be bygones as well.”

Lin Yao had made mistakes in the past, but Lin Yun had also blamed her for other people’s mistakes more than once, so they were even.

Lin Yao asserted, “In short, I won’t admit that I’ve done anything wrong!”

Since she’d be blamed regardless, what else did she have to worry about?

Lin Yun was astonished and furious at the same moment, and for a while, she was unable to speak.

After a moment of silence, she suddenly started chuckling and said nastily, “Okay, don’t think I don’t know what you’re planning. I’ll let you know soon that rafters that stick out rot first.”

Lin Yao was stunned again. So just because she was Lin Yun’s subordinate she couldn’t think for herself, and had to be a puppet?

Lin Yao said, in a slightly choked voice, “You’re right, I do have private ambitions. I hope to become an external trade salesperson one day. If even this is wrong, I have nothing to say.”

She didn’t intend to continue this tit-for-tat with Lin Yun. After that, she turned around and left.

After Lin Yun calmed down, she called the CEO of Hengya to talk about the need to replace the product. The CEO of Hengya was very understanding and readily agreed.

Everything was solved, unexpectedly simply.

It also showed how unreasonable and ridiculous the extraordinary anger she had displayed before had been.

The incident was brushed over as if it had never happened.

From beginning to end, Lin Yun didn’t mention Jian Wen at all. Of course, she wouldn’t admit that she had mistakenly blamed Lin Yao either.

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After getting off work, Lin Yun took her subordinates to the most popular Brazilian barbecue buffet restaurant in Hangzhou.

This restaurant was located in the Star City Building in the center of the city, less than 200 meters away from the Orlando Building. Lin Yao had a strong urge to go to Jiang Mingshu, but it was just a thought.

Jian Wen and Zheng Yuning’s boyfriends rushed over from their respective workplaces. At the center of the restaurant, their super-long table, made up of six smaller tables, was full of people.

Before eating, Lin Yun let everyone and their family members introduce themselves, and then CEO Qin made a speech.

“In this past year, thanks to everyone’s joint efforts, Lingyun Industry’s business development momentum is promising. Director Lin and I would like to express our deepest gratitude to everyone for their hard work and strong work ethic.”

“Clap clap clap clap” Everyone applauded vigorously, the ambiance was very lively.

Lin Yao found that the man who took the lead in applauding was actually a towering man sitting beside Jian Wen.

Jian Wen’s boyfriend wore a suit and leather shoes but was an out-and-out muscular man. His face was filled with enthusiasm and had an appeasing smile on his face.

The waiter delivered freshly roasted beef at this time. Lin Yao sent a small piece into her mouth and chewed slowly.

“Hard work paves the way for glory! At present, our country’s economic situation is improving every day, and Lingyun Industry is facing unprecedented opportunities and challenges!”

“Clap clap clap” everyone applauded again, and the muscular man sitting by Jian Wen was still the one who took the lead.

The aroma of freshly roasted roots rose up into the air. Lin Yao reached out to fork a piece and started biting tiny pieces at a time to avoid making awkward noises.

“Work hard for a bright future! In the new year, Lingyun Industry will strive to improve the company structure, establish and improve the three-level management system with distinct ranks and clear-cut responsibilities, and increase work motivation…”

CEO Qin had an extremely soulful baritone voice. He spoke very eloquently, and once could tell that he was a worldly person with much life experience.

“Opportunities and challenges exist together, glory and dreams coexist!”

The waiter whispered, “Would you like a roast chicken heart?” Lin Yao nodded at him.

“Lingyun Industry will create a better future with you all!”

“Clap clap clap clap clap…” The last round of applause lasted for a long time.

Lin Yun and Chairman Qin were obviously very satisfied with everyone’s support. CEO Qin stood up first to thank everyone.

Lin Yao was in the middle of eating barbecued meat, so she hurriedly put down her knife and fork, then stood up and toasted them. She didn’t look up because she still had food in her mouth.

After a while, Lin Yun also got up and toasted everyone. Lin Yao hurriedly picked up the half-glass of juice she hadn’t finished yet and got up to clink with everyone, then continued to bury her head in the pile of food that was about to go cold on her plate.

Next, they each brought their families to take turns toasting the two supervisors, and the ambiance was very harmonious.

Except for Lin Yao, she sat alone in the corner and didn’t toast a single time.

First, because she had no family members to introduce, and second, she didn’t drink, so she sat quietly and ate there alone.

From not far away, CEO Qin was having a good time chatting with the people who came over to toast him and appeared to be a modest gentleman.

Lin Yun was like his fangirl and gazed at him with the utmost admiration. The sweet smile on her face was to kill for.

Zheng Yuning’s boyfriend seemed very calm and collected. Wearing a flannel shirt and eyeglasses, he looked like the introverted engineering type.

Although Zheng Yuning usually appeared very carefree in the company and somewhat saucy, she was very gentle and considerate in front of her boyfriend. From time to time, she helped him get food and drinks, and all that was left was for her to feed him.

The muscular man beside Jian Wen was the most low-key one and displayed the least PDA. He hardly ate anything and had been running errands for Jian Wen.

He would bring her drinks, then cut the meat for her for a while, and then peel the shrimp for a while. After peeling the shrimp, he carefully placed them in front of Jian Wen.

Not only that, but he also brought all the food that Jian Wen didn’t want to eat or couldn’t finish eating in front of himself, and devoured them with great speed.

Jian Wen curled her lips at him slightly, and the muscular man instantly started grinning idiotically.

PDA was everywhere… But how could PDA be compared with delicious food?

Lin Yao decided that it was better for her to concentrate on eating.

While Lin Yao was watching others, others were also watching her.

CEO Qin remarked with awe, “Xiao Lin can really eat.”

Lin Yun snorted, “Yeah, she’s particularly fond of meat.”

Lin Yun had always had a rather loud voice, and she wasn’t whispering at the moment. Lin Yao could hear her even though she was sitting on the outermost edge, so naturally, everyone else could hear her.

For Lin Yao, these company dinners meant nothing more than everyone sitting together to eat, drink, and banter, and she was only interested in the former.

Except her everyone else was in pairs, and they were all busy with PDA, so even if she did want to talk to someone it wouldn’t be very appropriate, so all she could do was eat.

Moreover, this restaurant was a Brazilian barbecue restaurant anyway, so what else should she eat besides meat?

Lin Yao felt that since this was a buffet, there was nothing wrong with eating more.

She didn’t take Lin Yun’s words seriously and continued to struggle with the barbecued meat.

“It’s beneficial to eat meat!” Lin Yun commented wittily “How else will you get your sex drive fired up if you don’t eat meat?”

What?!

Lin Yao was instantly dumbstruck and froze.

Regardless of whether or not Lin Yun’s words had any sort of scientific basis, a topic like sex was considered a sensitive topic for any adult at any time and on any occasion.

But Lin Yun just said these words in a serious manner. The boisterous crowd of people instantly quieted down.

During this dinner party, from start to finish, Lin Yao was the only one who never stopped eating.

Lin Yao was no doubt the person who ate the most meat among all the people present.

However, of all the people present, she was the only one single, so she didn’t need such a thing as sex drive at all!

Lin Yao suddenly felt that the roasted meat on her dinner plate had become pitifully unappetizing.