After Becoming an Alpha, I Became a Charmer (GL) - Chapter 12

The other members of the Tech Department saw the slight change in Yu Qingyi’s expression after they praised him, and not knowing what was wrong, they asked tentatively, “Qingyi, you’re sure you wrote this code, right?”

Yu Qingyi took the mouse, ran the code again, and confirmed that it was, indeed, as his colleagues said—it was smooth, incredibly smooth.

It was completely beyond his current ability.

Yu Qingyi had no habit of taking credit, but his intense dislike for Xia Zhiyu made him answer with a cold face, “Xia Zhiyu wrote it.”

The others were shocked. “Qingyi, you can’t joke about this. You hate Xia Zhiyu, so why are you suddenly trying to clear her name?”

“I’m not clearing her name, and I’m not joking. Xia Zhiyu really wrote it. If you don’t believe me, you can check the surveillance footage.”

“I need to get back to work. You should all get back to yours, too,” Yu Qingyi said.

Everyone left Yu Qingyi’s desk in shock and immediately shared the gossip in the group chat.

GodOfComputers: Everyone, please stop attacking that fish for a moment. I just learned something very, very shocking. That fish actually helped the little Omega she made cry to modify a section of code. It was incredibly simple, seamless, and of a super-high standard. Since when did she have this skill???

LemonHead: Seriously? Is she a hidden master? Or is this a skill that appeared automatically after she differentiated into an Alpha?

ThatCoconut: Stop trying to clear her name. No matter how good she is, she’s still a disgusting Alpha. You know she just made our little Omega cry, right?

GodOfComputers: This might be a misunderstanding. Our colleague just checked the surveillance. That fish didn’t touch him the entire time and was very respectful. It’s not what you all guessed about her not being able to keep up the act anymore.

SisterZhang: She came to us, too!

Wanderer: That fish went to three departments in a row. It seems like she really had a serious matter to attend to.

LemonHead: Does anyone know what it was about?

XiaoZhou: The spring outing.

In the CEO’s office, Xia Zhiyu sensed the uncomfortable atmosphere and quickly continued with the business at hand, preventing Ruan Wu’s mind from wandering and suddenly finding her displeasing.

“Ms. Ruan, when I was compiling the spring outing list, I didn’t see your name. You don’t want to go?”

“No,” Ruan Wu said.

The spring outing was a complete waste of her time—two whole days. Couldn’t she use that time to work instead?

“But if you don’t go, none of the Omegas and Betas in our company who idolize you will go.” Xia Zhiyu handed a printed list to Ruan Wu. “Ms. Ruan, take a look.”

Ruan Wu glanced at it and saw nothing wrong. “If they don’t go to the spring outing, they won’t stay at the company to work anyway. What does that have to do with me? If you don’t have anything else, go back to your office.”

“Ms. Ruan,” Xia Zhiyu said, “What is the purpose of the company organizing an annual spring outing? It’s to let employees feel the company’s care and know that they work at a place worth their effort. If most people don’t go, the purpose of the outing will be greatly diminished.”

Ruan Wu looked at her coldly, unmoved. “So? If they don’t want to work for the Ruan Group, they can resign. If they leave, a batch of new people will be hired immediately. I don’t lack people to work for me.”

Xia Zhiyu: “…” She truly lives up to her cold, heartless, workaholic CEO persona.

“The current Omega employees in the company are already quite excellent. If employees suddenly resign, the handover will definitely impact the work. Talent is hard to come by. If you spend two days, you can make a group of excellent employees even more devoted to working for you. Why wouldn’t you? Moreover, when they meet their idol, they’ll be inspired, and their work efficiency will definitely increase significantly. This is a very positive impact for the entire company. You should seriously consider it, Ms. Ruan.”

Xia Zhiyu targeted Ruan Wu’s weak spot with a barrage of logic, and Ruan Wu’s expression finally showed a slight waver.

“Ms. Ruan, please continue with your work. I’ll head back to my office to work now.”

As it got closer to closing time in the afternoon, Ruan Wu still hadn’t replied to Xia Zhiyu about whether she would attend the spring outing.

Minister Li from the Tech Department said he had talked to the employees who weren’t attending the outing, and apart from a few who genuinely had personal matters, the main reason for most Omegas was Ruan Wu.

If Ruan Wu wasn’t going, the spring outing was pointless.

XiaZhiyu: Thanks. The company certainly wants employees to participate in more activities to enhance team spirit. I will relay the issue to Ms. Ruan.

MinisterLi: Is there a chance Ms. Ruan might go?!!!

Based on the punctuation, Minister Li was very excited.

He was also an Omega, so naturally, he felt a certain admiration for Ruan Wu, the legendary Omega.

MinisterLi: If Ms. Ruan goes, I won’t go with my child!!!

XiaZhiyu: I…

Xia Zhiyu had just typed one character, intending to say that she wasn’t sure if she could persuade Ruan Wu, when a message suddenly popped up on her phone—a WeChat message from Ruan Wu.

Xia Zhiyu immediately opened it, and a smile couldn’t help but curve her lips after reading the message.

RuanWu: Gather at the company entrance at six the day after tomorrow. Bring my laptop.

Xia Zhiyu replied with a smile: Received! Thank you, Ms. Ruan~

Ruan Wu coldly replied with only a period.

Two seconds later, another message came.

RuanWu: You replied so quickly. Were you not working seriously?

XiaZhiyu: How could that be? I was just talking about work with Minister Li from the Tech Department. When I saw your message, I immediately dropped Minister Li. I’m going back to talk to Minister Li now.

Ruan Wu didn’t send another message.

Xia Zhiyu opened the chat with Minister Li, deleted the single character she had typed, and composed her message.

XiaZhiyu: Minister Li, I have some unfortunate news for you.

MinisterLi: Oh well, it’s fine. I knew Ms. Ruan wouldn’t agree. I’ll stick to my original plan and go to my parents’ house with my child.

XiaZhiyu: What I mean is, unfortunately, your child might not be able to enjoy two days of vacation with you, and your parents won’t get to see you.

MinisterLi: !!!

MinisterLi: Secretary Xia, do you mean what I think you mean?

XiaZhiyu: Yes. Just as we were talking, Ms. Ruan messaged me to say she agreed.

MinisterLi: Ms. Ruan actually agreed! Thank you, Secretary Xia. Thank you for persuading Ms. Ruan. You are the company’s great benefactor!!! I’m going to go share this good news with everyone else immediately!!!

The Tech Department was one of the departments with the most overtime. Minister Li walked out of his private office a little past five, and the employees were mostly still working hard with their heads down.

“Everyone, stop what you’re doing and listen to some good news.” Minister Li’s cheerful voice piqued their curiosity.

“Minister Li, what big news is making you so happy?”

Minister Li smiled mysteriously. “It has to do with the spring outing.”

Everyone immediately lost interest. “We’re not going, and neither are you, Minister Li.”

Minister Li said, “Who says I’m not going? If my idol is going, how can I not go?”

Everyone was stunned. “Minister Li, did you get a new idol? Who could be better than Ms. Ruan?”

Minister Li calmly wagged his finger. “My idol has always been the same. I think you understand what I mean.”

Yu Qingyi reacted the fastest, his heart pounding heavily. “Minister Li, are you saying Ms. Ruan will attend this year’s spring outing?”

Facing the suddenly excited eyes of the crowd, Minister Li stopped being coy and smiled. “That’s right.”

“How could Ms. Ruan suddenly attend an activity like this? Minister Li, are you sure you’re not joking?”

Some people still didn’t believe it.

They didn’t doubt Minister Li; they didn’t believe that Ruan Wu, a work enthusiast, would agree to an event that she considered a waste of time.

“Yeah, Minister Li, where did you hear this news? Are you sure you weren’t fooled?”

“Don’t worry, the source is absolutely reliable. Secretary Xia came by today, right? She felt that too few Omegas were participating in the spring outing and wanted to know why. I told her that because Ms. Ruan wasn’t going, you, who idolize Ms. Ruan, also didn’t want to go.” Minister Li felt that Ruan Wu’s attendance was largely due to his contribution. “Secretary Xia said she would figure out a way. I never thought she’d be able to convince Ms. Ruan directly.”