Chapter 825: Chapter 825: Ruthless and Heartless

"Second Uncle, Gu Shen is the CEO of Changping Group, and my dad is the chairman of Changping Group," Ye Fei continued, "The positions of vice president, deputy general manager, general manager, these core positions are entrusted to capable individuals."

"Third Uncle is the type who enjoys life freely and doesn’t like to be bound by these things," Ye Fei said. "So he only serves as a director of Changping Group and doesn’t interfere with any operations within Changping Group, which I can understand."

"But Second Uncle, you have ambition."

The moment Ye Fei mentioned ambition, Zhao Dinglian couldn’t help but laugh out loud.

Zhao Dingye instinctively turned to look at Zhao Dinglian, just in time to see Zhao Dinglian’s mouth twitching, trying to hold back laughter but failing.

Zhao Dingye thought angrily, Zhao Dinglian had clearly already laughed out loud just now, so what’s there to hold back now!

It’s as if by holding back, it’s not obvious that he laughed.

Ye Fei, as if she hadn’t heard Zhao Dinglian’s suppressed laughter, continued, "It’s just Second Uncle, you may have ambitious plans, but in the end you’ve only taken on the position of CEO in a subsidiary company."

"But neither Grandpa, Dad, nor Gu Shen are the type to suppress capable people."

"As far as I know, the annual financial reports of the subsidiary responsible for mid-tier chain restaurants haven’t been particularly good, maintaining a steady growth rather than increasing."

Does Ye Fei know about this?

Ye Fei certainly doesn’t know; she casually bluffed Zhao Dingye with this.

Anyway, since Zhao Dinghuan arranged for Zhao Dingye in a subsidiary company, it showed that Zhao Dingye lacked real capabilities. Could he really lead a subsidiary’s financial report to annual growth?

If he had such abilities, he would have already joined the Changping Group headquarters, instead of staying at the subsidiary!

So Ye Fei’s words did hit the mark.

It shocked Zhao Dingye severely.

Zhao Gushen told her!

Zhao Dingye glanced at Zhao Gushen.

Suspicious in his heart.

"Second Uncle, don’t blame me for being blunt. Just based on your yearly results in managing the subsidiary, it indicates your capability isn’t sufficient enough for a core position at Changping Group headquarters. It’s not my father and Gu Shen suppressing you, it’s your lack of ability."

Zhao Dingye’s face flushed red.

Was he here today to be humiliated?

"Don’t blame me for being straightforward," Ye Fei repeated.

Zhao Dingye: "..."

You know your words are unpleasant, but can’t stop yourself?

Claiming he shouldn’t blame her sounds like a sham.

How could she say it out loud and still ask him not to blame her?

"Just like the words you spoke to me earlier, unpleasant yet straightforward," Ye Fei smiled.

See, your earlier words were harsh too, and now don’t blame me for speaking unpleasantly in return.

Leaving Zhao Dingye completely blocked.

"I know your words were for the Zhao family’s good and for my own good earlier. So though unpleasant, I didn’t get angry," Ye Fei smiled.

Zhao Dingye: "..."

"Hence, I won’t beat around the bush with you," Ye Fei chuckled, "With the limited capability staying with the subsidiary, haven’t outsiders remarked that you’re a disgrace to the Zhao family?"

"You!" Zhao Dingye almost stood up in anger.

But he still wanted to maintain his senior demeanor and not lose face.

So he had to hold back, even to the point of internal suffering.

Glaring at Ye Fei intensely, as if he could stare a hole through her.

Zhao Dingye never thought Ye Fei would dare to say such things to him.

Ye Fei just married into the Zhao family not long ago, meeting this elder for the first time today, and dared to be so disrespectful, stabbing him directly.

He underestimated this girl.

At first, seeing Ye Fei seemed weak and didn’t speak up despite what he said.

He mistook her for being honest.

Unexpectedly, Ye Fei is the type of dog that bites without barking.

Not only Zhao Dingye, but Sun Qihui was also stunned.

Initially, she thought Zhao Dingye’s words to Ye Fei were somewhat excessive, but Ye Fei is not to be trifled with either, directly countering back.

After all, Zhao Dingye is the elder; how could a newly married daughter-in-law be so bold?

Being impolite to an elder upon first meeting.

Chi Jingsi covered her face, as if concealing a smile.

Before Zhao Dingye’s family entered, Chi Jingsi had told Ye Fei, if anyone dares to bully her, she should fight back.

Ye Fei is the Zhao family’s daughter-in-law and future family head’s wife.

To anyone, she shouldn’t back down.

Yet, Chi Jingsi didn’t expect Ye Fei to learn so fast, applying it immediately.

And applying it on Zhao Dingye.

Certainly, Chi Jingsi doesn’t blame Ye Fei; after all, Zhao Dingye isn’t a good person.

Serves him right.

As Ye Fei said, Zhao Dingye’s earlier harsh words prompted Ye Fei to replicate, just sending them back.

But who knew Ye Fei wasn’t finished yet.

As Zhao Dingye was fuming to the point of explosion, Ye Fei continued, "However, I understand, Second Uncle, you’re also worried outsiders might think your achievements are all due to the Zhao family, and without them you can’t achieve the same results."

"Fearing progressing isn’t possible and retreating isn’t viable, so you stay mediocre; is that it?" Ye Fei asked.

Zhao Dingye was trembling with rage, Ye Fei’s words were a lethal blow!

Zhao Dingye could no longer maintain the senior dignity and composure, directly pointed at Ye Fei, turning to address Zhao Dinghuan angrily, "You’re just going to watch her, a junior run wild, speak rudely? Does she not have a shred of manners? Any sense of respect?"

"What?" Zhao Dinghuan seemed not to understand, as if daydreaming, clueless about what Ye Fei said.

Covered in innocence and doubt, playing dumb: "What did Xiao Fei say just now?"

Zhao Dingye: "..."

Just listen to how affectionately he called her Xiao Fei; they clearly don’t feel anything wrong with Ye Fei’s words!

Zhao Dingye sneered, glancing briefly at Chi Jingsi, not bothering to ask her, knowing she isn’t dependable.

Not having expectations for Chi Jingsi, he addressed the old man, "Second Uncle, won’t you manage this?" 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

The old man blinked, scratching his ear, "What was that? You want me to manage something?"

"Dad, second brother was asking you to manage Xiao Fei," Zhao Dinghuan kindly clarified for Zhao Dingye.

The old man seemed confused momentarily, questioning, "Manage Xiao Fei for what? What did Xiao Fei do?"

"I don’t know either," Zhao Dinghuan replied innocently.