At the start, I tricked the school beauty, and ended up with twins?

"Manager Shi, you do realize… I had just successfully negotiated a partnership!" Dong Wei's face alternated between shades of green and white, overwhelmed with anger.

These people mocked both Yu Xiaochuan and Cai Hui, and he got ridiculed along with them.

After all, Dong Wei had been with the company for over a decade.

How many of these guys were company veterans? The real veterans had come and gone, yet they had the audacity to be so unruly in front of him!

Watching Yu Xiaochuan and his group storm off, Dong Wei felt as if he had been harshly slapped in the face.

"Mr. Dong, we are busy. Please leave now!"

Shi Fang glanced up indifferently at Dong Wei before abruptly pulling open the glass door.

"You! Utterly disrespectful, pushing it too far!"

Shi Fang clenched his fists tightly and muttered a curse before leaving the Fire Thunder Department.

No sooner had he left than laughter erupted from the Fire Thunder Department.

"I'm dying of laughter, did you hear what that fat guy said? He claimed our Fire Thunder isn't even a tenth as good as their development department!"

"Haha, and those two are managers! They probably wouldn't even make it as ordinary employees in our interviews!"

"Did you see Dong Wei's face? He almost turned purple!"

"I really don't understand how such people, who have been with the company for years unable to rise, have the shame to stick around. It's because of people like him that our company can't grow!"

The employees of the Fire Thunder Department were all abuzz with discussion.

Outside the door, Dong Wei clenched his teeth so hard they were nearly shattered by the insolence of these people!

Though he was just a team leader, having been at the company for so many years, even his superiors spoke to him with respect!

Yet today, he had been insulted by a bunch of brats from the Fire Thunder Department!

Furious, Dong Wei even considered resigning on the spot.

Fortunately, reason held him back.

He couldn't just walk away; that would be falling right into their trap.

Plus, he had a whole family relying on his support.

With this in mind, Dong Wei slowly unclenched his fists and sighed deeply.

He knew all too well that his inability to ascend in the ranks over the years was partly due to family responsibilities.

Ever since taking out a loan to buy a house and having children, he dared not take risks.

He feared that losing his job would mean he couldn't make the mortgage payments or afford his children's tuition fees.

Family responsibilities were like a heavy shackle around his neck, binding his hands.

With these thoughts, Dong Wei headed to his office.

He collided with Yu Xiaochuan and Cai Hui who had left earlier and were now standing at his office door, their expressions grim.

Dong Wei hurried over, and his first words were an apology.

"Gentlemen, I'm really sorry. I had no idea that just visiting the Fire Thunder Studio could lead to all this."

Dong Wei's face was full of remorse. After such an incident, he now felt somewhat ashamed to speak with Yu Xiaochuan and Cai Hui.

Yu Xiaochuan looked at Dong Wei without saying a word.

However, Cai Hui sneered, "Hmph, your company has truly been an eye-opener. Is this how a big company treats its guests?"

"Old Cai, don't be angry with Manager Dong; he's not at fault here," Yu Xiaochuan quickly intervened to stop Cai Hui.

He knew Cai Hui had a fiery temper and was prone to lashing out when angry.

After all, this incident wasn't really related to Dong Wei.

Plus, Dong Wei himself had also been ridiculed.

To see such an occurrence at a large corporation like Yi Net, Yu Xiaochuan felt it was truly unprecedented.

The people from Fire Thunder seemed overly malicious.

"Both of you, I truly am very sorry! How about this, it's almost noon. Let me treat you to a quick lunch!"

Dong Wei, scolded by both sides, still managed to maintain a polite demeanor.

"I never anticipated such an incident, and although I know your impressions of Yi Net must be very poor now, I still want to offer a defense for Yi Net."

"We at Yi Net absolutely did not bully others using our position, nor did we belittle any colleagues! Everything just now was purely personal behavior from the Fire Thunder guys!"

He forced a smile on his face.

Yu Xiaochuan was naturally good-tempered, and seeing Dong Wei apologizing despite feeling uncomfortable himself, most of his displeasure faded away.

Cai Hui, with his arms crossed, although still furious, turned his head away and kept silent.

It would take him a while to calm his emotions.

Yu Xiaochuan patted his shoulder.

Then, turning back to Dong Wei, he smiled and said, "It's okay, Manager Dong, we know it's not your fault. The harsh words from Cai Hui were said in anger, don't take it to heart."

After finishing, he paused and then added, "I know your company has many amiable people like Manager Dong."

Dong Wei felt much better, hurriedly waving his hand, "Manager Yu, don't call me Manager Dong anymore, I'm just a group leader, it sounds weird."

This truly struck him.

Initially, hearing Yu Xiaochuan call him Manager Dong had pleased him immensely, but hearing it now felt like mockery.

Even though he knew Yu Xiaochuan hadn't meant it that way.

But he couldn't accept it anymore.

"Oh, then should I call you Brother Dong? You're quite a bit older than me; I'll honor myself by addressing you that way!"

Yu Xiaochuan sighed softly.

"Alright, Younger Brother Yu, let me treat you to a meal as an apology." Dong Wei didn't mind, since his position as a group leader wasn't something he had to be too cautious about.

And so, the three of them left the Yi Net headquarters.

They had a quick meal at a restaurant next to the Yi Net Building.

Before leaving,

"Brother Dong, you still have the contract for the operational cooperation, just tear it up!"

Yu Xiaochuan wiped his mouth, speaking with a smile.

Dong Wei's expression stiffened, hurriedly asking, "Why? Didn't we finalize everything?"

Yu Xiaochuan shook his head, "I know Brother Dong is a good person, but after going around Yi Net, I feel that your company isn't really suitable for partnering with us."

"So, let's just tear it up!"

"Having made a friend out of this trip counts as something gained! If you ever come to Modu on a business trip, I'll take you to see our Ideal Paradise, and definitely let you experience what true hospitality means!"

Yu Xiaochuan grinned widely.

"This... okay then! Ah!" Dong Wei hesitated for a moment, looking at Yu Xiaochuan's earnest face, he sighed helplessly.

As Yu Xiaochuan mentioned true hospitality, he felt his face burning up again.

Today had really been too embarrassing!

After bidding farewell to Dong Wei, Yu Xiaochuan and Cai Hui, who had just arrived in Hang City the night before, hurried to catch the afternoon flight back to Modu.

No sooner had they left, rumors spread within Yi Net headquarters that the two had come to discuss cooperation but were sent away.

Dong Wei walked through the corridor, his face ashen as he listened to his colleagues' whispers.

Back in his office, two of his team members were also discussing it.

"Not working, are we? Got all this free time to gossip! Get out!"

Dong Wei drove them out with a cold voice. Enjoy more content from empire

Shutting the office door, Dong Wei leaned back in his chair, sighing deeply.

He felt significantly deflated.

"Ideal Paradise, huh... I should take a look when I have the chance; I remember I have to go to Modu next week for business..."

Dong Wei picked up his mobile phone and started scrolling through his schedule.

Sure enough, he was scheduled to go to Modu next Wednesday to discuss a joint operation business with Shengda Game.

That would be a good opportunity to check out this Ideal Paradise that Yu Xiaochuan and the others had praised so much at lunch.

If it hadn't been for their coherent and logical words,

he might have thought it was some kind of cult.