Chapter 82 Leaked by Someone

Chapter 82: Betrayed by a Leak

Fan Xiaoyao pursed her lips and complained to Wang Guocheng, “Did you see the news? The whole Kang City has gone crazy today, and I think everyone around me has lost their minds as well.

Do you know what they’re saying? Apparently, the KINGYI.WANG mentioned in the report looks just like you, and it ruined my peaceful morning!”

Wang Guocheng joked over the phone, “Xiaoyao, do you remember what I told you last night? I told you my identity—CEO of the KINGYI Group. Didn’t you refuse to believe me?”

Hearing Wang Guocheng say this, Fan Xiaoyao felt a string in her heart tighten.

Her palm grew damp as she held her phone, and she asked him quietly, “Guocheng, you’re joking, right?

The CEO of KINGYI Group is worth billions, with unimaginable wealth, and you… Mr. Wang, it’s not April Fools’ Day today. Please don’t tease me like this.”

Wang Guocheng’s hearty laughter rang from the other end of the line, “Silly girl, I was just teasing you! If I really had billions, I’d buy an island for you and make you the lady of the island.”

In his heart, Wang Guocheng had already made up his mind—he wanted to buy an island for Fan Xiaoyao.

Fan Xiaoyao pretended to play along, “Then could you buy Dubai for me… Actually, forget it. Buying Dubai is impossible, no matter how rich you are; you could never outmatch an oil prince.

Guocheng, since you’re in Nanjiang, how about you buy me some Nanjiang tofu pudding instead?

I’m not going to work today. I need to rush my novel; I’m out of drafts. I won’t chat with you anymore.”

With that, Fan Xiaoyao hung up the phone, opened her laptop, and her fingers flew across the keyboard as she typed her novel.

But as soon as Fan Xiaoyao’s call ended, the tenderness in Wang Guocheng’s demeanor vanished. He turned to his staff, face dark and ominous.

He threw a stack of newspapers onto the conference table in front of the Kang City branch’s senior management. “Explain. What on earth happened? Who leaked the news that KINGYI Group is entering Kang City? Who’s responsible for this breach of such a crucial business secret?”

Yu Xiaoyang, the general manager of the Kang City branch, stood up, face full of remorse, and addressed Wang Guocheng.

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“I’m sorry, President Wang. The day you told me about it, a new intern happened to bring me coffee. I didn’t pay much attention, thinking a newcomer wouldn’t hear anything important…”

Wang Guocheng’s face grew darker, his cold eyes fixed on Yu Xiaoyang. “Well done, General Yu. You truly are my right-hand man.

A mere intern managed to overhear such confidential information? Is your office in the lobby? Does it have no doors?

Yu Xiaoyang, you’ve disappointed me greatly. I’ve entrusted you with important responsibilities and carefully cultivated you for years.

I tolerated your affairs with female staff, always turning a blind eye, but now you’ve caused real trouble.

As a senior manager, your office shouldn’t be a place where anyone can walk in without knocking. I am utterly disappointed.”

Yu Xiaoyang dared not tell the truth. That day, when Wang Guocheng called him, the intern Tang Ling was in his office, flirting with him.

Tang Ling, after being taken away by her godfather and losing her financial support, had no choice but to find a job again. Unexpectedly, she was hired by KINGYI’s Kang City branch. Her striking figure caught Yu Xiaoyang’s attention.

Yu Xiaoyang was indeed competent at work, but his messy private life was notorious.

Over the years, many female employees at KINGYI Kang City branch had spent the night with him. Most of them wanted to climb up the social ladder; after all, Yu Xiaoyang was the general manager—a big boss.

Coupled with his attractive looks and wealth, many young women actively pursued him. With time, Yu Xiaoyang grew accustomed to office flirtations. If a woman met his standards, he’d secretly indulge like a cat.

He’d gotten away with it for years, but this time, he was tripped up by Tang Ling.

Wang Guocheng scolded Yu Xiaoyang, “General Yu, you’ve been with me for nearly five years since KINGYI Group was founded.

In these five years, you’ve made remarkable contributions to KINGYI’s development in Kang City. It’s the old story: your success is your undoing.

Reflect on your actions. Before the weather turns gloomy, write a self-criticism and post it on KINGYI Group’s official website. I expect you to take this seriously!”

After dealing with the morning’s matters in Kang City, Wang Guocheng left Yu Xiaoyang’s office, only to run into Tang Ling.

Tang Ling looked at Wang Guocheng with bitterness, her tone sharp and cutting. “Why did you think you could come work at KINGYI? This isn’t a place for just anyone!”

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Wang Guocheng glanced sideways at Tang Ling, his face full of feigned smiles. “What a coincidence. You’re Xiaoyao’s classmate, Tang Ling, right? Are you working here? Which department?”

Tang Ling straightened her chest, clicking her high heels. “Me? I’m now the secretary to the general manager of KINGYI Group. You and I aren’t in the same league.

If you’re looking for a job, you’d better leave. As long as I’m here, there’s no place for you! Don’t forget, my godfather was arrested because of you… I’ll never let you join this company.”

Hearing the conversation outside, Yu Xiaoyang opened the door, saw Wang Guocheng hadn’t left, and noticed Tang Ling still ridiculing him. Sweat began to bead on Yu Xiaoyang’s forehead.

Feeling awkward, Yu Xiaoyang looked at Wang Guocheng, wanting to address him as President Wang, but Wang Guocheng shot him a warning glare.

Yu Xiaoyang quickly corrected himself, “Guocheng, why are you still here? You should head back. We’ll be in touch!”

Previously, Wang Guocheng had instructed that, in front of others, Yu Xiaoyang should not call him President Wang, but treat him as a stranger.

Wang Guocheng was pleased with Yu Xiaoyang’s quick response.

He pretended to act the part of a supplicant, saying to Yu Xiaoyang, “General Yu, I’ll take my leave then. I’ll wait for your notice about my application to KINGYI Kang City branch.”

Cold sweat broke out on Yu Xiaoyang’s back. He had no idea what game Wang Guocheng was playing, but he knew that serving a powerful man was as risky as serving a tiger, so he played along for Tang Ling’s sake.

“Guocheng, we’ll get back to you soon. If you meet our hiring requirements, we’ll contact you promptly!” As he said this, Yu Xiaoyang felt his legs trembling.

The other senior managers who had attended the meeting trickled out of the office behind Yu Xiaoyang. Seeing the scene before them, they quickly fell into step as extras.

The marketing director, Xiao Ke, asked Yu Xiaoyang, “General Yu, what’s going on here?”

Yu Xiaoyang answered awkwardly, “Well, Guocheng just came to apply for a job. He begged me, and I had my secretary stall him at the door.”