Return of the Antagonistic Lady Boss

Chapter 997: Chapter 970: Kindred Spirits

”Apiao, watch your attitude.” The person in charge looked awkward. Yu Minglang raised his hand to stop him from continuing.

”The document clearly states that Chen Xiaoqian is an external consultant. Although she is my wife, she has come with the proper approvals.”

”We can all understand calling in an external consultant, but if this consultant has an unclear relationship with the vice president’s wife, we have to get clarity. If we have differing opinions in the group experiment, whose should we follow?”

”You’re the team leader; I don’t need to emphasize further. You manage administrative matters, but on professional matters, we follow whoever is right,” Yu Minglang maintained an impartial demeanor and didn’t show any displeasure towards Apiao’s attitude.

”You’re saying her expertise could surpass ours? If I recall correctly, the lady is only a graduate student.” That’s why Apiao was upset.

Technical folks hate it when connections are shoved in from above, causing chaos and delay.

”Whether her expertise is good, you’ll feel it yourself,” Yu Minglang silently lit a candle for Apiao in his heart.

”But if I have a disagreement with the lady——”

”Business is business,” Qian said.

Seeing her speak, Apiao shifted his gaze to her, using a detached yet mocking tone.

”I wouldn’t dare. What if I offend the vice president’s wife and the vice president feels hurt? Then the leaders come down on us, and we guys in technical positions can’t afford to offend anyone.”

Although he said he couldn’t afford to offend, the fact that he started with provocation showed just how stubborn he was.

Just arriving and already tension was high, making the person in charge anxious. But seeing Yu Minglang so composed, he couldn’t say anything and just nervously watched as Qian and Apiao clashed.

”If you were a woman, and this wasn’t a meeting room, I’d describe you with two phrases: nagging jealousy, a sea of vinegar. Why do I feel like I’m fighting with a woman? Aren’t you at least a doctorate holder? Did you know that studying not only improves thinking but can also change gender?” Qian said nonchalantly.

Apiao’s face turned red instantly—with anger.

Two of the other three members of the psychological intervention group couldn’t hold back and chuckled, while another looked at the floor, pretending to study it intently, though his shaking shoulders betrayed his amusement.

To make the fiery-tempered leader so angry with just one sentence, this vice president’s wife was indeed a talent!

At first encounter, tensions were high, making the person in charge anxious, giving Yu Minglang a look as if to ask him to step in and control the situation.

Who knew Yu Minglang would actually stand up.

”Your internal conflicts should be resolved internally. I’m leaving. I have other matters to attend to in my company.”

The person in charge wiped nonexistent sweat; was this... an escape?

Now that even the legitimate husband had walked away, whatever else he said seemed inappropriate, so the person in charge followed Yu Minglang’s steps and also withdrew.

”Seems like not all rumors are believable.” The leader hinted.

His implication was, everyone said that the legendary Yu Minglang had a great relationship with his wife, but today it seemed so-so.

Yu Minglang never stood up and said anything, did he?

Yu Minglang paused.

Qian spoke steadily, ”A student of psychology should know that rumors are just hearsay. We stress taking facts as the basis of science, much like quality; professionalism is both an attitude and a responsibility.”

The other three nodded, giving the red-faced leader a sympathetic look.

You’re beaten, leader!

You tried to provoke a marital discord, saying it’s not as good as rumored, but the lady righteously replied that her man is professional, leaving you with nothing to say from a moral high ground.

Yu Minglang’s mouth barely twitched. Before he stepped out the door, he heard his undefeated wife throw in another jab.

”I’ve heard your training differs from what we learn outside, so Apiao, maybe your understanding is also different—so the question arises, are you bringing down the professional level, or do you represent the average level?”

Rest assured, this woman won’t suffer anywhere.

Yu Minglang didn’t need to look back to imagine Apiao’s expression.

No one understands better than him the feeling of being swayed by Qian’s sharp words, unable to retort.

”No, we are still normal; our leader is the exception. Mr. Chen, hello, I’m Da Li!”

”I’m Ziyang!”

The remaining three members introduced themselves.

Only Apiao, red-faced, looked at Qian, ”I will surely handle business impartially, no matter your background!”

Qian shrugged, ”That’s for the best.”

With the door closed, you couldn’t smell the gunpowder inside anymore, but the person in charge still felt a bit anxious. He caught up with Yu Minglang’s brisk pace, saying with a hint of worry.

”Do you want me to do some thought work with the other group members?”

”No need,” Yu Minglang replied crisply.

The person in charge couldn’t read his emotions; Yu Minglang’s poker face wasn’t showing anything.

”Having such sourness in a technical role is quite normal. Let them resolve it themselves, don’t interfere.”

A technical person without a bit of attitude and who only brown-noses is truly a pity. His psychological intervention group are all talented, highly educated individuals. Given this, outsiders would naturally not be welcomed, so the best leadership is not to interfere.

The person in charge nodded, ”Actually, it’s the same anywhere. People won’t be happy with outsiders joining in, I just worry that your wife might not adapt, as she’s still quite young.”

”There’s nothing to adapt to. If she can’t, let her quit. Since she’s here, she should find a way to adapt.”

The person in charge eyed Yu Minglang up and down, teasingly saying, ”Could it be you’re getting back at your wife for punching you by intentionally ignoring her?”

Even though Yu denied that the bruise under his eye was from Qian, how could it escape his keen observation?

Yu Minglang looked at him with disdain, ”Are you looking down on my wife’s professionalism? If she can’t do it, who can? I’m just giving you a heads up, if the group gets offended by my wife, you’ll have to do some thought work with them. My wife is not to be trifled with.”

He left only a proud back view, striding away.

The person in charge watched his back for a few seconds and suddenly realized.

Yu Minglang wasn’t indifferent to Qian; he just had more confidence in Qian’s professional ability.

Airdropped external consultants who aim to gain peer acceptance in such high-tech roles must avoid talking about their background or connections.

On the surface, this seemed cold, but it was the most correct approach. Had Yu Minglang just defended Qian, the group would have been unwaveringly convinced she was reliant on connections.

This couple...

The person in charge couldn’t help recalling the unique wedding banquet Qian had pursued with Yu Minglang yesterday, now watching Yu’s behavior, a sense of admiration welled up.

Truly a national hero with a timeless beauty, these two are perfectly in-tune and untouchable!