Chapter 376: Chapter 376

"Fine, I won’t get involved!"

An Yan knew what he was thinking; she herself had no intention of infiltrating the Matsumoto Group. Her aim in becoming the deputy director was simply to let Matsumoto Mina know that she could no longer rule the Matsumoto Group unchallenged.

Less than two hours had passed, and the entire institute knew they had a new deputy director, one who even dared to curse at the director, Matsumoto Yuki. Even Deputy Director Matsumoto Mina wouldn’t dare to do such a thing!

When An Yan came out of the director’s office, no one dared to look her in the eye; all hung their heads like quails, fearful of incurring her wrath.

Upon receiving the notice, Kato Takeshi was beside himself. After much thought, he took a card from his locker and sneaked off to find An Yan.

"Miss Saori, it’s all my fault for being blind. Please, please don’t hold it against me!"

An Yan glanced at the card he placed on the table. "What is it?"

"It’s our group’s clubhouse VVIP card. With this, you can visit the clubhouse anytime to rest and relax without incurring any charges."

"Charged to your account?"

"No, no, no, this is the card’s privilege. There’s no bill. Moreover, the card is bearer-based; the clubhouse recognizes only the card, not the person!"

"Interesting. I’ll take it."

After Kato Takeshi left, An Yan got up and went to the 135th Project Team!

When people saw her coming, they immediately lined up in an orderly fashion. Kimura Shota, who had once hinted that An Yan was going to use her beauty to curry favor with the director, wished he could bury his head in his chest.

But An Yan didn’t pay him any special attention. After casting a casual glance over everyone, she sat in the chair Ono Yosuke had moved over for her. "Everyone, although I am now the deputy director, since the 135th Project Team has been assigned to me, you are still my employees..."

The staff, initially nervous that Miss Saori might make an example of them, grew more excited as they listened. Miss Saori meant to increase their salaries! They were certainly all for it!

Ono Yosuke’s gaze suddenly became eager as he looked at An Yan. It was as if he saw some kind of hope.

A few days after An Yan settled into the Matsumoto Group, she received news that Matsumoto Mina had been brought back from Country R.

"Although Miss Mina’s Revival Dan caused harm, she is a true genius!"

"This time, the group spent a lot to smooth things over, but I heard Miss Mina doesn’t care at all, saying she could make that money back in minutes if she wanted to!"

"Once Miss Mina returns, do you think Miss Saori can continue to stay in the group?"

"Definitely not! Those without real ability will be eliminated sooner or later!"

Outside the office, two employees whispered with their heads together.

An Yan raised her brow without surprise. Matsumoto Mina’s return was within my expectations! I just hadn’t thought she’d be back so quickly! In the past few days, An Yan had searched high and low throughout the institute but found no trace of Li Tianyao. Just when I was worried about not having a guide, Matsumoto Mina returns!

Azure seas, blue skies.

The gentle breeze swept across the ocean surface, creating ripples of light!

A white yacht cut through the water, gradually approaching the dock. Once it had docked, Matsumoto Mina, dressed in a bright red dress, stepped down from the yacht.

She took off her sunglasses, which almost covered half of her face, looked around, and her red lips curved into a smile. "I’m finally back!"

The assistant following her bowed respectfully. "Many projects are waiting for your review before they can proceed."

Matsumoto Mina laughed proudly. "When one has real ability, no matter how big the trouble, there will always be someone to smooth things over!"

The assistant hung their head in silence. Although Miss Mina truly possessed talent, this incident had cost them Ono Eishi. An assistant so favored by Miss Mina was gone, yet she didn’t seem to care in the slightest, not even mentioning him once. As her fellow assistants, they couldn’t help but feel a chill, a sense of shared vulnerability akin to a fox grieving for a dead hare.

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A few people strode up to the front gate of the research institute with swagger. As the assistant was about to swipe their ID card, a figure appeared and blocked their way.

"Miss Mina, I’m afraid you can’t enter at present."

Matsumoto Mina’s face darkened as she coldly viewed the badge on his chest. "Ono Yosuke? What’s your relation to Ono Eishi?"

A jolt went through Ono Yosuke’s heart. "Wasn’t Ono Eishi your assistant, Miss Mina? Didn’t he... come back with you?"

"I’m asking how he’s related to you."

"We have no relation! We just share a surname."

"I see. Fine, I’ll remember you. Now, step aside!"

Ono Yosuke internally cursed his luck but held his ground firmly. "Miss Saori has declared you a Class One security risk. You and your entire team are barred from entering the institute."

"Yes, Miss Saori is now the deputy director. Our department is under her command!"

Matsumoto Mina let out a cold laugh. "Alright, since you’re so keen on following her orders, be prepared to be kicked out alongside her!"

Matsumoto Saori was nothing more than an invisible presence. She had never excelled at anything from a young age. If it weren’t for my own troubles in Country Z, Father would never have allowed her to step foot in the group. But now, I have returned. The position that belongs to me naturally should be returned to me!

Confident, Matsumoto Mina took out her phone and dialed her father, Matsumoto Yuki. "Father, I’m at the entrance. But there’s someone named Ono Yosuke here..."

Before she could finish her sentence, Matsumoto Yuki interrupted. "Since you’re back, go home and rest first!"

"Father, I’m telling you I’m at the entrance of the institute, Ono Yosuke..."

"I said, go home and rest!"

Matsumoto Yuki’s voice had noticeably darkened.

Matsumoto Mina furrowed her brows, pondered for a moment, and then let out a cold laugh. "Fine, then I’ll go home and rest. But Ono Yosuke has been disrespectful to me. Father, do you think he should be allowed to stay?"

Ono Yosuke’s palms were sweating with nervousness. In these past two days, I’ve come to realize that Miss Matsumoto Saori is even tougher than Matsumoto Mina. Mina might deal with people behind their backs, using covert moves, but Miss Saori shows no such restraint; she openly humiliates anyone she intends to dispose of. Even the most powerful backing is useless against her! In just two days, she has already driven out seven employees. Under such circumstances, Miss Saori’s orders are absolute and strictly enforced!

But Matsumoto Mina didn’t seem to play by these rules. Am I going to be dismissed just like that today?

To his surprise, Director Matsumoto Yuki’s voice came through the phone. "Ono Yosuke is under Saori’s jurisdiction. If anyone is to deal with him, it will be Saori!"