Lin Ran nodded. It was just two places, after all. With him accompanying her and so many bodyguards around, there would surely be no issues.
"Ran, aren't you going to ask me why I'm going to Huatian Plaza?"
Lin Ran stroked Luo Yao's head affectionately. "As long as you want to go, I'll accompany you unconditionally, even to the ends of the earth."
"Ran is so good. Let's go then." Luo Yao mimicked Lin Ran, standing on tiptoes to reach out and pat his head.
***
At the Luo Corporation, Liu Meng sat in the President's office.
Of course, it wasn't Luo Yao's office, but a newly renovated one near the assistants' area; she wouldn't dare use Luo Yao's personal office.
Liu Meng had changed a lot recently; her cold and stern aura was becoming increasingly like Luo Yao's.
A knock sounded at the door. Without looking up, Liu Meng said, "Come in."
Wang Fang walked into the office. "President Liu, this month's reports are out. Everything is very stable."
Liu Meng nodded. "Good. Steady progress is our baseline at this stage. We also have President Luo's hard work over the past few years to thank for this; it's made taking over the reins much less exhausting for us."
Wang Fang fell silent for a moment. "But you're amazing too, President Liu. A while ago, we dealt with the Yu, Ai, and Zhang families simultaneously, then went up against the Qi family. Now we're pouring massive resources into the Science City project. Maintaining steady progress amidst all that is impressive. President Luo will definitely be gratified."
Wang Fang's words were fair, but Liu Meng didn't quite agree.
There was still a large gap between her and President Luo.
The Luo Corporation had encountered many problems in the past, but every time, Luo Yao solved them while simultaneously driving the group's rapid development.
Take the time in the Magic City, for example. Not only did she defeat the four major families, but she also made a killing in profit.
Although Liu Meng had executed the plans, Luo Yao was the one in command.
Liu Meng put down the document in her hand and rubbed her temples. She really wanted to achieve results to show Luo Yao.
She wanted to prove to Luo Yao that she had the ability to helm the Luo Corporation.
Then, she would work hard for ten years and retire.
Seeing Liu Meng's exhausted appearance, Wang Fang felt a bit of heartache for her old friend.
"President Liu, there's something I don't know if I should say."
Liu Meng looked up and gazed gently at Wang Fang.
"Sister Wang, we've known each other for so many years. We aren't just superior and subordinate. Say whatever you want; there's no need to beat around the bush."
Wang Fang sighed. "Look, Young Master Lin and President Luo have already found their happy ending. Shouldn't you start thinking about your own big day?"
"You were so busy when you were a special assistant, and now that you're the President, you're even busier. You're so tired every day; don't you want a gentle harbor to come home to when the work is done?"
Liu Meng looked at Wang Fang with some surprise. After ten seconds of silence, she finally sighed.
"Sister Wang, there is someone I like."
Wang Fang's eyes immediately lit up.
"Really? Who is it? Do I know them?"
Liu Meng looked at Wang Fang and spoke slowly, "You know them. As for who it is... never mind, I won't say. You have a big mouth."
Wang Fang paused. "Your mouth isn't exactly small either, is it?"
Liu Meng picked up the file and continued reviewing it. Seeing she wouldn't get an answer, Wang Fang stopped asking, but her eyes darted around mischievously.
Who could it be?
Someone President Liu didn't even dare to name?
Could it be a married man?
It couldn't be Young Master Lin, right?
Or Old Wang, the doorman downstairs?
Surely it wasn't that fresh-faced young guy the propaganda department just hired?
Wang Fang silently paired Liu Meng with everyone they both knew in her mind, but none of them seemed quite right.
"Sister Wang, remember not to gossip. I know you're the one who leaked the news about President Luo's pregnancy. If President Luo finds out about this, I won't be able to protect you."
Wang Fang froze again, her heart going cold.
"I... I understand."
Before Wang Fang could leave, the office door opened.
"President... President Luo."
Wang Fang nearly jumped out of her skin.
Luo Yao glanced at Wang Fang. "When I came in just now, I heard a lot of people discussing my pregnancy..."
Wang Fang was so scared she almost knelt on the floor, while Liu Meng calmly stood up to welcome her.
"President Luo, Sister Wang having a big mouth isn't anything new. It's also my fault; I shouldn't have told her."
She understood Luo Yao. She knew Luo Yao didn't care if others knew she was pregnant; all she ever cared about was Lin Ran.
The reason she hadn't let her tell anyone before was that she feared Lin Ran wouldn't be able to handle the public discussion.
But Liu Meng, as a bystander, saw it clearly.
Lin Ran didn't care about those things either; he only cared about Luo Yao.
This couple, they were the same kind of people.
Sick in the head.
That was why Liu Meng dared to tell Wang Fang.
Liu Meng had a big mouth, but she was a big mouth with a brain; she knew what was appropriate to say and what needed to be taken to the grave.
Luo Yao first glanced at Lin Ran. Seeing that he kept smiling and holding her hand, she had nothing to worry about.
"It seems deducting your bonus isn't enough to teach you a lesson. Let's try a different method. Write a thirty-thousand-word self-reflection and send it to me by tomorrow." Luo Yao handed down Wang Fang's punishment.
Wang Fang looked dazed; this time, she really felt like the sky was falling.
Liu Meng was just about to laugh when Luo Yao continued, "As for you, the source, your punishment is to get five more subsidiaries up and running within a month."
Liu Meng's sky fell too.
Next, Luo Yao asked about the company's situation, and Liu Meng gave a brief report.
She kept watching Luo Yao's expression, hoping to gauge if her work was satisfactory.
"Well done. Keep it up."
Luo Yao's simple words were worth more than praise from everyone else in the company combined.
In the entire Luo Corporation, anyone else praising her carried a suspicion of flattery.
But if Luo Yao praised her, it was genuine.
Liu Meng felt a heavy burden lift; it seemed her position as President was secure.
She would work hard for ten years. In ten years, she would still be young. She could retire early in glory and enjoy a wonderful life.
Luo Yao stood up. "I'm leaving now."
Liu Meng nodded. "President Luo, please get plenty of rest and take care of your body. I hope you give birth to the cutest baby in the world."
Wang Fang chimed in as well, "Time flies. In the blink of an eye, our Luo Corporation is going to have a little young master or little princess. I'm really looking forward to it."
Luo Yao touched her slightly protruding belly. She felt that the arrival of this child should be beneficial for her and Ran.
She hoped this little one would be sensible from birth.
No crying, no fussing, no screaming. A genius from childhood who could take control of the entire group at a young age.
Then she and Ran could live off their child and travel the world.
That sounded nice.
"Ran." Luo Yao gave him a pitiful, puppy-dog look, causing Liu Meng and Wang Fang's eyes to widen in shock.
Such an expression could appear on President Luo's face?
Was this magic?
Lin Ran smiled and scooped Luo Yao up into his arms. "Ladies, my wife is tired. I'm taking her back to rest."
Liu Meng and Wang Fang's curious faces instantly stiffened.
*Oh, oh, oh, taking her back to rest.*
What the hell are you showing off for?
"Heh! Then watch your step, Young Master Lin."
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