C9 You Are Not Worthy

A woman who was quite attractive stood there, her face contorted in an ugly expression. Dressed in designer labels, she regarded Lin Yuan with contempt.

"My wife sent me to complete the onboarding paperwork," Lin Yuan said evenly.

"You really have some nerve. It's bad enough you're living off a woman, but to show your face around the company, too? It's a rare man who can stoop so low."

"I just can't figure it out. Our CEO is gorgeous, and she's got countless admirers. Why on earth would she choose to marry him?"

The two women bantered back and forth, completely disregarding Lin Yuan. They couldn't even be bothered to glance at the paperwork for his new position.

"Maybe our CEO prefers a man who's compliant. She does have a bit of a dominant streak," one speculated.

Lin Yuan was at a loss for words. He hadn't anticipated such a poor reputation within the company.

"Let's get the onboarding done. I have work to attend to."

Lin Yuan had no interest in wasting time with these women.

His philosophy was simple: if you're going to do something, do it well. And this was a task given to him by Bai Shuang.

He was responsible for welcoming a delegation from the Farsi Empire to discuss potential collaborations, and he needed to review some pertinent documents housed in the Sales Department.

He had to examine them closely.

The woman overseeing the onboarding process was Suen Lanju, the same one who had been ridiculing Lin Yuan.

Suen Lanju stood, took the application from her desk, and set it aside dismissively.

"What's so important that you need to strut around here? You're nothing but a spineless man," she sneered.

Suen Lanju was a veteran employee and a mainstay of the Sales Department. Her long tenure was the reason for her brazen attitude.

The value of a seasoned employee versus a kept man was clear.

"If I were you, I'd just divorce the CEO. Are you naturally weak, happy to live under the shadow of a woman's skirt?"

Lin Yuan remained silent, simply observing Suen Lanju. They had no personal grudges, yet she acted as if possessed.

The other women around seemed to share her sentiment, nodding in agreement.

The president only brought you into the Sales Department as a favor. You should be aware of your place.

Once you're here, keep your head down, stay quiet, and don't meddle in our affairs. Just collect your paycheck and coast through the days without holding us back."

Another employee rose to her feet, her tone dripping with sarcasm. It was clear she thought Lin Yuan lacked the skills to work, that he was here merely to bide his time.

Lin Yuan's brow furrowed. The relationship between him and Bai Shuang was none of their business.

"My dealings with Bai Shuang are irrelevant to you all. Moreover, my role in the Sales Department is solely to liaise with partners from the Farsi Empire. I have no interest in involving myself with any other tasks.

I don't have the time to squander on this conversation. Let's expedite the onboarding process; I need to review some documents."

Once a War God who ruled the underworld, his anger was not something a mere employee could withstand.

With just a few words, Suen Lanju was petrified, unable to utter a single response. Lin Yuan's casual remarks carried an overwhelming force.

It was as if she'd seen a ghost. Why was she rendered speechless with fear? How could this young man be so intimidating?

It took several seconds for Suen Lanju to snap out of her daze.

"What's all this chaos? What are you lot up to?"

Just then, a young man in a designer suit, sporting gold-rimmed glasses, strode confidently into the Sales Department.

Lin Yuan turned and smiled at the newcomer.

It was Xu Youcai, the Sales Department supervisor.

Suen Lanju scurried over to him, murmuring something into his ear that no one else could catch.

After she finished, Xu Youcai's gaze upon Lin Yuan was laced with animosity.

He was here because of Bai Shuang.

Xu Youcai's credentials were impeccable, and with his international experience, he could easily have taken a senior management position at Zhao's Group. His current role was beneath him, a fact known by many in the company.

What Xu Youcai hadn't anticipated was that shortly after signing his contract and joining the company, he would learn that Bai Shuang had married a man who was, to his mind, a complete loser, someone who lived off women.

He was in agony, contemplating ripping up the contract and seeking better opportunities elsewhere. However, he learned that Bai Shuang's father had arranged the marriage, and there was no real affection between the two—they hadn't even fulfilled the roles of husband and wife; it was merely a formality.

With this revelation, he suppressed the rage in his heart and resolved to stay at the company, all to win Bai Shuang's affection.

How could such a loser ever compare to me? Bai Shuang will inevitably be drawn to my superiority and become mine.

Xu Youcai gave Lin Yuan a dismissive look.

"Now that you've joined the Sales Department, I have countless ways to make your life difficult. You still think you can succeed? Do you even deserve to?"

The Farsi Empire's collaboration was crucial for the company, and Xu Youcai had been monitoring Bai Shuang closely. He was less than thrilled to hear that someone was appointed to manage the reception, especially when that someone was Lin Yuan.

Despite his inner loathing and the schemes brewing in his mind to trip up Lin Yuan, he knew he had to maintain a professional facade.

"Idle chatter won't get the job done. Have you completed your tasks? Get back to work, now. I'll handle Lin Yuan's orientation."

After feigning a reprimand at the chattering female staff in the Sales Department, Xu Youcai grabbed Lin Yuan's file and headed to his office.

"Oh, and one more thing—I just remembered that a noble is among the Farsi Empire's delegation. Therefore, our representative must be proficient in Western noble etiquette.

I've already asked a friend to assist. He's spent time in the Farsi Empire and is quite knowledgeable on the subject.

Everyone in the Sales Department should stay sharp and avoid any embarrassment in front of our distinguished guests—particularly those with less experience."

His words were pointed, and Suen Lanju caught on immediately, her attention fixed on Lin Yuan.

"Rest assured, Director Xu. We'll keep a close watch on him to prevent any disgraceful behavior."

Lin Yuan couldn't help but find the situation amusing. He had no interest in stooping to their level and remained silent, not uttering a single word.

"You think you can keep your cool? I'm curious to see just how long you'll last," taunted Xu Youcai.

Xu Youcai had anticipated that Lin Yuan would lose his composure under pressure, providing the perfect opportunity to legitimately oust him from the company and expose him as worthless in Bai Shuang's eyes. But to his surprise, Lin Yuan remained unfazed.

"Prepare yourself. We've got a work meeting coming up in the Sales Department. You're part of this team now, so you'll be expected to attend," Xu Youcai said, his voice dripping with malice as he smirked.

Without looking back, Lin Yuan dismissed him with a nonchalant wave of his hand, "Got it."

In that moment, Lin Yuan exuded the air of someone in charge, much to the chagrin of Xu Youcai, whose face turned an ashen shade of fury.