Chapter 57: Chapter 57: The Boss Is His Father

Fang Anning couldn’t tolerate being bullied by the Chen couple and dragged Li Xiaoxiao to find their big boss.

However, meeting their big boss wasn’t something that could be done on a whim, and Li Xiaoxiao didn’t even know where he lived.

"What’s your big boss’s surname and name?" Fang Anning asked.

Perhaps, she could ask Wen Yi for help.

Wen Yi was He Tingchen’s assistant, and the He family was the richest family in Yun City. With his help acting as a mediator, Li Xiaoxiao’s boss would probably be willing to meet them.

Li Xiaoxiao thought for a moment and said, "Our big boss’s surname is Mu, named Mu Zhengyuan. That’s all I know. I don’t know anything more. Our company is just a small one, and it’s just one of many owned by our big boss. I’m not very familiar with his affairs."

"Surname Mu?"

Fang Anning frowned, why did the name Mu Zhengyuan sound somewhat familiar to her?

"What, have you heard of him?" Li Xiaoxiao asked.

Fang Anning couldn’t recall and shook her head.

At that moment, Mu Yunxi called her and immediately asked, "Why didn’t you come to school again today?"

"I had things to do," Fang Anning replied irritably.

Mu Yunxi asked, "What things? You’ve taken leave for two days in a row, and the teacher is unhappy, saying if you don’t attend classes, you’ll have marks docked this semester."

"I’ll be there soon. Help me say a few good words to the teacher," Fang Anning pleaded.

Actually, she didn’t want to talk to Mu Yunxi, but since he was the class president, she still needed his help with matters like taking leave from school.

"Fine, I can speak nicely to the teacher. But, how do you plan to repay me?" Mu Yunxi asked with a laugh.

Fang Anning pursed her lips, ready to scold him, but then she suddenly thought of something and hurriedly asked, "Mu Yunxi, do you know who Mu Zhengyuan is?"

Mu Yunxi: "..."

"How do you know my dad’s name?"

"Mu Zhengyuan is your dad?" Fang Anning was surprised.

Mu Yunxi said, "Yes, do you have a problem with that?"

"Mu Yunxi, I will head to school immediately. I’ll take you out to dinner tonight," Fang Anning said joyfully.

After hanging up, she excitedly told Li Xiaoxiao, "Isn’t it just like they say, what you seek is seeking you. Having worn out iron shoes in fruitless searching, there found without effort. My classmate happens to be the son of your big boss. I’ll get this sorted out for you."

"Really? That’s great, Anning, it’s so good to have you. Otherwise, I wouldn’t know what to do," Li Xiaoxiao said, hugging her excitedly.

Fang Anning patted her shoulder, telling her to go home and rest while she hurried off to school.

After school, she told Mu Yunxi, "I’ll treat you to dinner, pick a place!"

Mu Yunxi looked at her in surprise, "Are you really planning to treat me to dinner?"

"Of course. I’m this old, would I lie to you?"

"But before, you were avoiding me like a plague. Why suddenly invite me for dinner?" Mu Yunxi asked, puzzled.

Fang Anning said, "Treating you to dinner obviously means I need your help with something, so don’t feel burdened. Choose a decent restaurant. Today it’s on me."

"Then I won’t hold back," Mu Yunxi chuckled.

Fang Anning frowned, hoping that this guy wouldn’t choose an exceptionally expensive place.

Luckily, he ended up picking a regular restaurant in the mall, with a cost of just over a hundred per person.

"That’s enough, we can’t finish too much."

Mu Yunxi ordered four dishes and then put down the menu.

Fang Anning gave a wry laugh, "I thought you’d seize the chance to bleed me dry. Didn’t expect you to let me off so easily."

Mu Yunxi replied, "I’m too fond of you to take advantage of you. If you agree to be with me, this meal is on me."

"Forget it, let me take care of it!" Fang Anning said promptly.

"What do you need from me?" Mu Yunxi asked.

Fang Anning explained Li Xiaoxiao’s situation to him, and then indignantly said, "160 yuan might not be much, but they’ve gone too far, and I can’t swallow this. Plus, people like them will ruin your family’s company sooner or later, so consider this a warning. So, why not help me out here and let off some steam?"

Mu Yunxi laughed, saying, "I thought it was something serious; it’s just a small matter. I’ve heard my dad mention this company, it doesn’t really profit much annually anyway. Seems like that couple has been lining their pockets quite a bit. Don’t worry, I’ll speak to my dad when I get back, and we’ll get your issue handled soon."

"Thank you so much, let me toast to you," Fang Anning quickly raised a glass of drink to him.

Mu Yunxi clinked glasses with her and said with a smile, "If you truly want to thank me, just agree to my request and I’ll be happier than anything else."

Fang Anning made a face, "You know that I’m with He Tingchen, and you still ask for this. Aren’t you afraid He Tingchen will chop you up?"

"I’ve said it already, let’s elope and he won’t be able to find us to chop me up," Mu Yunxi replied.

Fang Anning thought to herself, as if I have a hole in my head. Why would I abandon my current peaceful life to go gallivanting around the world with you?

"Since you want to vent, how about this? Tomorrow I’ll have my dad discipline them. I’ll also accompany you to the company to process your resignation, as I’m the young master of the company. Everyone there knows me, and you’ll have enough clout," Mu Yunxi added.

Hearing this, Fang Anning’s eyes lit up, and she quickly nodded in agreement, "Good plan! That will definitely infuriate that wicked woman."

Mu Yunxi smiled but then said, "However, with all this effort I’m putting in, just treating me to a meal won’t do. I want a reward."

"Aside from not eloping with you, anything’s fine," Fang Anning replied.

Mu Yunxi said, "Alright, no eloping. How about going out together on Saturday? You’ve said it yourself, your bestie is out of a job and must be feeling down. It’s a good chance to take her out to relax. There’s a hot springs resort outside the city, and I’m a distinguished member there. Ordinary people can’t even get in."

"Hot springs?"

"Hmm, interested?"

"I’ll think about it. I need to discuss this with Xiaoxiao," Fang Anning said.

Mu Yunxi replied, "No problem, go and talk to her. After all, that’s my only request. Plus, we’re not making you do anything, and if you don’t agree, it would be quite disappointing."

Fang Anning chuckled awkwardly.

She went back and discussed it with Li Xiaoxiao, who commented, "He’s helping us get even and even inviting us to the hot springs. Anning, does he like you?"

Fang Anning thought, you caught on!

"But I don’t like him, and my relationship with He Tingchen is still not certain, how can I even think about this. But Xiaoxiao, should we go?" Fang Anning asked.

Li Xiaoxiao said, "Of course, we’re going. He’s done us such a huge favor. It would be too much if we didn’t even afford him that much face. I also want to soak in the hot springs, wash away all the bad vibes and start fresh."

"Alright, if you want to go, then let’s do it," Fang Anning agreed.

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