C7 Your Boss Is Named Mu?

"Yes, ...That's me," Lin Yuyan stammered, startled by the sudden voice.

Lifting her gaze, she spotted a young woman dressed in sleek, professional attire,

her face framed by a welcoming smile.

"Hello! Esteemed customer, if you would please follow me. Our general manager has been eagerly awaiting your arrival," the young woman said with a refined air as though she were ushering in royalty.

After receiving her confirmation, the young woman appeared very reserved, as if she was welcoming a big shot!

She was the newly appointed receptionist, and her explicit instructions for the day included giving Lin Yuyan a VIP welcome.

"Oh, sure," Lin Yuyan muttered,

She felt like she'd entered an alternate reality.

Esteemed guest?

The high-flying general manager of Global Investment waiting for her?

It all felt dreamlike.

Minutes later,

Lin Yuyan found herself in Wang Xue's office.

"Hello, Miss Lin! I'm Wang Xue, the general manager of Global Investment. We've been eagerly anticipating your visit," Wang Xue greeted her.

Inwardly she marveled at Lin Yuyan's radiant beauty.

"Hello, Director Wang!"

Lin Yuyan responded, surprised that the general manager was so young and stunning.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, they cut to the chase.

So, Director Wang, the main reason I'm here today concerns the Lin Family Group," Lin Yuyan said,

her posture straightening as she geared up for a critical discussion.

Miss Lin, let's not beat around the bush,"

Wang Xue interrupted, waving her hand with a faint smile.

"Wh … "What?"

Lin Yuyan was taken aback.

Until then, Wang Xue seemed to be rolling out the red carpet for her.

Why the abrupt about-face on the crux of the matter?

"What I mean is, Global Investment won't be backing the Lin Family Group. Frankly, it just doesn't look like a viable venture,"

Wang Xue clarified.

"Oh, I see."

"Then, I won't waste any more of your time."

Lin Yuyan murmured, her hopes deflating like a punctured balloon.

She rose to her feet.

It dawned on her that Wang Xue's warm welcome was perhaps just a courtesy, a way to save face for Murong Feng.

"Hold on, Miss Lin. I think you're misinterpreting the situation," Wang Xue interjected, rising hurriedly.

A hint of anxiety tinged her expression.

If Lin Yuyan walked out, it could mean the end of her brief tenure as general manager.

"Let me clarify," Wang Xue blurted, choosing her words carefully. "While Global Investment won't be putting any money into the Lin Family Group, we're open to investing in you."

Eager to avoid any further misunderstandings, Wang Xue quickly clarified her statement in one breath.

"Invest in me?"

Lin Yuyan's eyes widened, a mix of confusion and intrigue painting her features.

"Exactly! Global Investment is ready to invest a whopping 500 million in you. The contract's all set; you just need to sign it,"

Wang Xue said, sliding the contract across her sleek desk toward Lin Yuyan.

"Wait, ...500 million?"

Lin Yuyan felt her mind reel.

She had initially aimed for a modest 50 million.

Now she was being offered ten times that amount out of the blue.

"You're kidding, right?"

Lin Yuyan asked doubtfully.

"Feel free to peruse the contract,"

Wang Xue said, taking a sip of her coffee, her envy of Lin Yuyan bubbling under the surface. Who wouldn't want a fairy-tale life jumpstarted with a 500 million windfall?

Still skeptical, Lin Yuyan sat down to scrutinize the contract, word for word.

The more she read, the wider her eyes grew.

It was legit—a genuine 500 million investment,

and the only thing missing was her signature.

"Okay, I have to ask—why?"

Lin Yuyan took a deep breath,

reining in her excitement.

"Why invest in me and not the Lin Family Group?"

"Are you saying I'm more valuable?"

"Because you have a powerful patron on your side."

Wang Xue broke into a mysterious smile.

"Who could it be?"

Lin Yuyan's brow furrowed in puzzlement.

Could it be Murong Feng?

No, he couldn't wield that much influence, could he?

"Miss Lin, if you push for details, I'm afraid our deal might fall through."

Wang Xue's expression snapped back to a serious one.

She was momentarily alarmed at how close she'd come to spilling the beans about Mu Chen's involvement.

A chill ran down her spine.

"Fine, no more questions,"

Lin Yuyan said, putting pen to paper and signing the contract.

"Pleasure doing business with you."

"Likewise," Wang Xue said, walking Lin Yuyan to the door.

All the while, Lin Yuyan's thoughts were a whirlwind.

Who could this mysterious patron be?

Why go to such lengths for her?

We're talking about 500 million, after all!

"Miss Lin, take care. Expect a call tomorrow afternoon for the banking details,"

Wang Xue said, sighing in relief. She'd completed her first major assignment from her boss.

Just as she was about to step out, Lin Yuyan had a flash of insight and stopped dead in her tracks.

She turned to Wang Xue, a puzzled look overtaking her face.

"Director Wang, I noticed in the contract that your boss's surname is Mu?"