Rebirth in the 90s: Her Counterattack and Redemption

Chapter 1311: Chapter 781: Little Schemes

“Chairman Luo…” After escorting Luo Ye to the car and seeing it about to start, Yuan Yuan hesitated and called out lightly.

Luo Ye stuck her head out the car window, “What’s the matter?” The dazzling dusk glow illuminated her flawless skin like luxurious silk, leaving Yuan Yuan and Li Yue stunned and speechless.

“Hey…” Luo Ye waved her hand in front of them, “If there’s something, say it, otherwise I’m leaving.”

“Chairman Luo, what I’m about to ask might be overstepping. If… if you don’t wish to answer, just pretend I didn’t say anything. But no matter what, please don’t be mad at me.” Yuan Yuan was the first to come back to her senses.

Luo Ye nodded and straightforwardly said, “Go ahead.”

“I just want to know how Chairman Luo maintains her skin. I… I don’t mean anything else, just feel that since we are in the beauty industry, if Chairman Luo has a better method…” Yuan Yuan said sheepishly and stopped speaking.

Luo Ye’s skin now is almost like a baby’s, and both Yuan Yuan and Li Yue, as beauty experts, could naturally notice the difference compared to before.

Yuan Yuan asked directly, and Luo Ye was neither angry nor surprised. Over the years, Yuan Yuan essentially treated Wenxin Garden as her own company to guard.

A renowned domestic beauty institution had offered a hefty sum of thirty million to poach her, but without blinking, she refused. Various headhunting companies had also approached her, offering extremely tempting conditions.

To put an end to the pestering, she made a statement in the newspaper: Yuan Yuan, in this lifetime, will only serve Wenxin Garden…

She didn’t try to claim credit from Luo Ye, nor did she complain, she just straightforwardly resolved the matter.

This loyalty was appreciated by Luo Ye, but instead of praising her in person, she granted her more authority to manage Wenxin Garden without distraction.

Thus, placing Wenxin Garden’s interests first had become her habit. Asking Luo Ye like this was probably to elevate Wenxin Garden’s performance.

Unfortunately, the matter is not what Yuan Yuan thought it was at all. Luo Ye couldn’t reveal the truth, so she gave a light smile and answered naturally, “I really haven’t done much maintenance. It might be genetics, age, and exercise.”

Saying this made her feel a bit embarrassed, but there was no alternative; it seemed the most reasonable explanation. However, it was also somewhat true.

Genetics—Wen Xin had excellent skin, and even now, simply speaking about skin quality, it’s comparable to someone in their late twenties.

Age—She’s about to turn twenty, which is the best age.

Exercise—Practicing Ye Family’s Heart Method is a form of exercise too.

“But…” Yuan Yuan hesitated, “You… you used to…”

“Maybe it’s because I’ve been in a good mood lately.” Luo Ye sweetly smiled, “Yuan Yuan, would I conceal anything for the sake of the beauty salon?”

“Chairman Luo, I’m sorry.” Realizing she might have overstepped, Yuan Yuan’s gaze showed a hint of panic.

“Chairman Luo, Vice President Yuan has only one… one thing on her mind…” Li Yue awkwardly couldn’t finish. If she said Yuan Yuan only thinks about Wenxin Garden, wouldn’t it be implying that Luo Ye’s enterprise isn’t as much her concern as Yuan Yuan’s?

Since Sang Qingqing and Su Can married and reduced their workload, and Wen Xin went to Ludong, Yuan Yuan and Li Yue became the actual leaders of Wenxin Garden’s Island City headquarters. Of course, all major decisions were still made by Luo Ye.

But both displayed excellent capability and temperament, managing everything smoothly for over a year, without Luo Ye’s need to worry.

What Luo Ye appreciated most was that the two didn’t vie for power and profit, neither undermining each other. Originally, Li Yue’s position was higher than Yuan Yuan’s, but after being surpassed, not only did she not become envious and sabotage but supported Yuan Yuan everywhere, becoming her most reliable assistant. If not for her slight lack of capability, Luo Ye actually considered having her lead an area independently.

Therefore, Luo Ye wouldn’t let them be embarrassed, and she smiled, “I understand your intent. Rest assured, if there is a good beauty formula, I won’t hold back.” She waved at them, “Come to the villa for dinner tomorrow evening, and bring Yu Xinping along.”

“Yes!” The two breathed a sigh of relief. Though Chairman Luo is young and often smiling, the pressure she exudes is immense. Could this be the legendary aura of a leader?

“Yuan Yuan, it’s lucky that Chairman Luo is magnanimous; otherwise, she would have been mad at you long ago.” After Luo Ye’s car disappeared from view, Li Yue couldn’t help but complain to Yuan Yuan (privately, they call each other by name for intimacy).

“I must have been out of my mind then.” Yuan Yuan also looked regretful. Girls love beauty; who would want others to question like that? Alas, that’s just how she is; she easily goes single-minded.

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“Miss Ye’er…” As soon as the car stopped, Xiaoju ran over. Clearly, she had been watching the entrance, waiting for Luo Ye.

“Are you packed?” Luo Ye got straight to the point.

Xiaoju looked anxious, “Miss Ye’er, I wanted to discuss this with you. I called Xiao Lou, and he scolded me, saying I couldn’t do such an ungrateful thing. If Father-in-law and Mother-in-law are not satisfied, they can just go back home.”

“Is that so?” Luo Ye lazily leaned on the car, “Xiaoju, I haven’t just met you today, and neither have you met me today. You should know what I hate the most, right?”

“Miss Ye’er, I…” Xiaoju looked at Luo Ye in confusion, unable to say anything for a while.

“I’ve already found a new nanny, coming over tomorrow.” Luo Ye looked at her with a calm expression, “No one is obligated to serve anyone for a lifetime. So, you are not ungrateful.” Luo Ye emphasized the last sentence.

“Miss Ye’er, I’m sorry. The ungrateful words were indeed from Xiao Lou, but the ones who changed their minds and wanted me to stay were my father-in-law and mother-in-law. I… I don’t even know what happened to them, they just suddenly had a change of heart.” Xiaoju hung her head, looking ashamed. Given how smart Miss Ye’er is, how could she not tell who was lying?

“Forget it, I know what you two are like, but now that things have come to this, it’s no longer appropriate for you to stay here,” Luo Ye glanced at her lightly, “Don’t think too much of it, I won’t blame you.”

“Thank you, Miss Ye’er.” Xiaoju nervously twisted the corner of her clothes, “If… if in the future I no longer live with my in-laws, could I… could I come back?”

“Xiaoju, whether you go to Wenxin Garden or to Liangyou, it’s up to you, but I won’t arrange for you to do management. You must start from the bottom and rise up step by step through your own efforts.” Luo Ye indirectly refused Xiaoju.

“Thank you, Miss Ye’er.” Xiaoju’s face dimmed. What she seemed to have left to say was only this.

People always think this way. After staying in a position for a long time, they feel they’re too important and irreplaceable, not realizing that in this world, no one is indispensable.

I believe Xiaoju didn’t think this way initially, but with her in-laws constantly whispering in her ears, she eventually felt she became an indispensable figure in the Luo Family, unaware of her position, which seems to be a common mistake many make.

Originally, Luo Ye didn’t see her this way, but her current behavior confirmed it—her earlier resignation was just a move to raise her salary. Getting a high salary while living in a villa, well, this little calculation was indeed not bad.

Having a clear-sighted elder is incredibly important for people.

Of course, if Xiaoju were wise, it wouldn’t have come to this, it’s a pity for Mom’s trust in her all these years. If she knew this deeper level, Mom would be utterly disappointed, wouldn’t she?

“Miss Ye’er…” The old voice interrupted Luo Ye’s thoughts. Standing before her was Xiaoju’s mother-in-law, a woman in her fifties. She had a sallow complexion and average facial features, wore black pants, a floral blouse, and smiled simply, looking utterly unpretentious.

“Aunt Lou, what is it?” Luo Ye said plainly.

“It’s me and her dad being muddle-headed, always thinking that being a nanny is a disgraceful job. Please don’t hold it against us muddle-headed old folks. Xiaoju truly wants to stay. This afternoon after you told her to leave, she was crying the whole time. Her dad and I felt heartbroken hearing it.

Her dad and I also came to understand that being a nanny for the Secretary’s house is an honorable job, something others would be lucky to have…” Aunt Lou’s mix of dialect and standard language was so erratic, it gave Luo Ye goosebumps.

“Aunt Lou, I’ve already found someone. There’s no need for two nannies here.” After saying this, Luo Ye turned and entered the house, leaving the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law dumbfounded.

In the living room, only Wen Xin and Sister Li were sitting there chatting. Luo Ye didn’t even need to think to know that Grandpa had definitely taken a large group to the greenhouse again. The old man’s most lingering attachment here was that place.

“How did it go?” Wen Xin handed a cup of water to her daughter, sighing softly, “Everywhere Ye’er goes, she’s never idle.”

“That just means I’m important.” Luo Ye smiled and sat next to Wen Xin, “It’s all settled. The new person will arrive tomorrow. As for whether they’re satisfactory or not, you can keep an eye on them for a few days, Mom, and also have Sister Li keep a long eye on it.”

“With Ye’er here, do we need to keep an eye on anyone?” Wen Xin teased her daughter with a smile, “Ye’er has sharp eyes and is the best at understanding people.”

“Mom, I’m going to rest in my room for a bit.” Luo Ye frowned slightly, standing up.

“What’s wrong?” Wen Xin cautiously looked at her daughter, “Are you feeling unwell?”

“Is she catching a cold? Why is Miss Ye’er’s face so red? I’ll go make some ginger soup.” Sister Li said as she hurried into the kitchen.

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