Chapter 6 Confronting the Demotion
I met his gaze and demanded:
"Why did you demote me! In these three years, where did I do poorly?"
In my junior year, I joined Zhou Corporation.
Starting from the bottom, in just one year, I rose to project department manager.
Leading the team to tackle several tough nuts recognized in the industry, solid performance.
I even worked so hard that I developed stomach issues.
These, Zhou Linchen knew better than anyone.
His face showed a trace of guilt, and his voice softened:
"Just let Qingyan have her way again. She's still young and likes to play; once she's tired of it, she'll naturally give the position back to you."
I almost laughed in anger.
My fingertips dug deep into my palm.
"Zhou Linchen, have you counted how many times in these three years you've said 'let' to me? Why do I have to yield to her every time!"
Zhou Qingyan came out from the inner rest room at that moment.
She wore a sexy nightdress with minimal fabric.
Her expression carried pride:
"Because I'm his sister. Who made your birth unlucky, without a good brother to dote on you."
I was an only child, indeed without a brother.
But a brother like Zhou Linchen, I didn't want one.
Seeing my indignation, Zhou Qingyan made a suggestion:
"If you can land the new project in the east city, I'll let you continue as project department manager."
Everyone in the circle knew that land in the east city belonged to Boss Xu.
That man had divorced three times, notorious for being ruthless and hard to deal with at the negotiation table.
He was especially disrespectful to female partners, with bad behaviors rumored from time to time.
This project was a hot potato that few companies dared to take in the past three months.
Before Zhou Qingyan returned.
Zhou Linchen also opposed me taking this project.
But hearing Zhou Qingyan's proposal.
He fell silent and didn't object.
Zhou Qingyan kindly reminded:
"Don't push too hard on this project, don't end up getting played and dirtied; my brother has a cleanliness obsession."