Chapter 1195 1193: Bragging and Biting Your Tongue
"It's okay, let it go." Zhang Shu pulled back Xiao Xiao, who wanted to go up and argue.
She made way for the other person.
"It's really like a tiger getting bullied by dogs when it falls from grace. Sister Zhang, haven't you..." Xiao Xiao said angrily.
Zhang Shu smiled faintly and shook her head at Xiao Xiao, signaling not to continue.
Even though Zhang Shu tried to hide it.
Su Chen still noticed some issues.
He asked, "Sister Zhang, did something happen?"
"No, it's nothing." Zhang Shu's eyes flickered somewhat.
"Sister Zhang, do you still recognize me as your brother?" Su Chen frowned slightly.
In public, Su Chen naturally couldn't reveal his connection with Zhang Shu.
So, they referred to each other as siblings outside.
"Of course."
"Then if you encounter any issue, just tell me." Su Chen was a bit anxious.
"Let me explain. That middle-aged man, see, the one being interviewed by reporters, is the guy who was just transferred here. Do you remember when Yimena Group had issues before? Sister Zhang single-handedly handled the pressure, otherwise, Yimena Group would've been shut down long ago. Even though Sister Zhang managed to suppress the issue, it indeed affected her… there are many rumors that… Sister Zhang might retire early, and Shen Weiguo is the one meant to replace her... He's targeting Sister Zhang relentlessly... And now... sigh..." Xiao Xiao sighed as she spoke.
Zhang Shu is only thirty-nine.
For a woman.
At this age, perhaps the charm has somewhat faded.
But in terms of the corporate system.
She is still very young.
She could still work for over twenty more years.
Early retirement, and her replacement is a fifty-year-old man.
This kind of bitterness.
It's really hard to fully understand without experiencing it personally.
Su Chen was deeply moved upon hearing this.
He knew that Zhang Shu safeguarded Yimena Group.
All for him.
Logically speaking, Lin Xi was her rival in love, and quite a formidable one.
They should be adversaries indeed.
But Zhang Shu chose to help Lin Xi quietly.
Such magnanimity is really not something an ordinary woman could possess.
"Little Chen, you don't need to feel guilty. I helped Yimena Group because I trust Yimena. I've been proud of Yimena all these years and don't want to see it fall." Zhang Shu gently patted Su Chen's arm and said.
Even though she said this.
The intricacies of the system, Su Chen didn't fully understand, but he knew a bit.
Many people prefer to add to success.
If a company performs well.
It naturally will receive attention from the higher-ups.
But if a company encounters problems.
The attitude from above changes entirely.
Yet when Yimena faced issues, Zhang Shu still chose to help.
Perhaps her reasons play a part.
But more likely it was because of her relationship with Su Chen.
"Thank you, Sister Zhang!" Su Chen said sincerely.
"Oh, today Sister Zhang spent the whole day running around to gather these supplies; she visited nearly every clothing company, but in the end, only managed to gather this one truckload. Who knows how Shen Weiguo managed to bring in three truckloads of supplies." Xiao Xiao sighed.
She was indignant.
But realizing she was not matched, she knew they were outdone.
Now, Shen Weiguo was braving the cold, bringing supplies to residents in the shantytown, and he called the reporters over.
Once this is reported.
Shen Weiguo's competitiveness will undoubtedly grow stronger.
Zhang Shu's situation becomes precarious.
That's politics.
Politics is truly like a battlefield.
Su Chen felt very guilty.
"Sister Zhang, what can I do to help you?"
"Little Chen, you don't need to help me; at this point, I've come to terms with it. Sometimes, I really just wish to be an ordinary person." Zhang Shu said with some emotion.
"Little Zhang, do you want to come and make an appearance too?" Li Weiguo finished his show in front of the reporters, walked over with his hands clasped behind his back, stepping on the snow.
"No need!" Before Zhang Shu could speak, Xiao Xiao replied directly.
Going over at this moment would only make her a backdrop to the main act.
It wouldn't benefit Zhang Shu whatsoever.
Instead, it would affect her negatively.
"Ah, Little Zhang, do you know your biggest flaw?" Li Weiguo said with a smirk.
Back in the day, Li Weiguo and Zhang Shu were competitors.
He recalled a time when they both vied for the same position.
In the end, Li Weiguo was the one who failed.
Originally, Shen Weiguo had the highest chances of success.
He was excellent in ability, experience, and showmanship.
But unexpectedly, a dark horse emerged.
Because of this, Li Weiguo lost the election.
He has harbored this grudge ever since.
Now, he finally has another chance.
And this time, it's a significant one.
That's why he targets Zhang Shu everywhere.
Whatever Zhang Shu does, he will do it.
And constantly steals her spotlight.
As for Zhang Shu, being naturally discreet.
She never liked indulgent formalism.
Like today, she didn't even think about bringing reporters along.
But Shen Weiguo did.
This clearly is a publicity stunt.
Yet, the effect is very effective.
At this moment, Zhang Shu is finally being overshadowed.
Shen Weiguo is utterly delighted.
He said cheerfully, "Your biggest flaw is you only know how to work!"
"That's Sister Zhang's strength, unlike some people who put out trivial matters for the world to see, fearing no one else will notice!" Xiao Xiao shot back bluntly and sarcastically.
Shen Weiguo wasn't angry at her words.
He glanced at Xiao Xiao and said, "Young girl, don't let your words be so harsh, or you'll suffer losses."
"Come over, photograph this car too," Shen Weiguo instructed the photographers to take pictures of Zhang Shu's vehicle.
Clearly, he wants to claim Zhang Shu's delivered supplies as his own.
"Damn, it's infuriating!" Xiao Xiao stamped her foot in anger.
"There's no point in getting angry; it's our own shortcomings." Zhang Shu said softly.
Just then, Su Chen suddenly spoke up, "Sister Zhang, if I manage to bring in fifty thousand outfits, will the reporters come to report it?"
Fifty thousand outfits!
Xiao Xiao retorted with a pout, "Fifty thousand outfits, you think it's that simple? Sister Zhang spent all day today and barely got less than a thousand."
"But if you indeed manage fifty thousand, then of course there can be reports, big and special coverage!"
"Sadly, right now, forget fifty thousand; even five hundred is hard..."
Xiao Xiao sighed.
"That might not be the case!"
Su Chen chuckled, "Sister Zhang, do you believe within ten minutes, fifty thousand outfits can be delivered here?"
"Ha, young man, don't overextend yourself; fifty thousand outfits mean ten truckloads. Even if you brought every clothing supplier in Jiangdu City here, it's impossible to gather so many outfits."
