SAG -Chapter 155 The Situation Spirals Out of Control

“Assistant Zhao, may I ask exactly what understanding Miss Zhang has of this project? Could you share it with us?”

“After all, every department will eventually need to cooperate.”

One executive spoke directly.

None of them believed that two young women were truly that capable.

If they were, then what did that make the rest of them?

At the same time, more and more people connected everything back to Huo Zhiyuan.

Combined with Zhang Siyan and Qian Li’s lack of seniority, a realization dawned.

President Huo had staged this entire performance solely to promote Zhang Siyan.

And all of them—

They were merely supporting actors.

Or worse.

Stepping stones.

Anger immediately surfaced.

No matter what, they were senior executives.

Yet Huo Zhiyuan had treated them like monkeys performing for her amusement.

No one with any pride could accept that.

Thus, all eyes turned toward Zhang Siyan.

If she failed to answer satisfactorily today, this matter would not end peacefully.

Under so many stares, Zhang Siyan felt nervous.

Taking a deep breath, she prepared to speak.

But Qian Li suddenly interrupted.

“What exactly is wrong with all of you?”

“Can’t accept defeat?”

“Honestly, you’re all old enough to know better. Senior executives, yet acting like sore losers?”

She knew Zhang Siyan shouldn’t make enemies within the company.

There would be countless future interactions.

So she willingly played the villain.

After all—

She was already used to it.

“Who cares how Siyan convinced Mr. Rahama?”

“The fact remains that he chose to work with her instead of any of you. Isn’t that enough?”

The more she spoke, the angrier she became.

Someone sneered.

“Miss Qian, that’s meaningless.”

“Do you honestly think we’re idiots? That we enjoy being toyed with?”

Another added coldly, “If we don’t get an explanation today, then don’t blame us for refusing to give President Huo any face.”

Seeing events spiraling out of control, Zhao Jingyu finally grew anxious.

Truthfully, she had always felt Huo Zhiyuan’s approach was somewhat crude.

Still, she had confidence.

So she turned her gaze toward Rahama.

If he spoke now, everything could still be salvaged.

No matter how dissatisfied the executives were, they would have to accept reality.

And Zhang Siyan’s authority within the company would only increase.

Yet something entirely unexpected happened.

Rahama acted as though he hadn’t noticed her gaze.

He simply stood quietly, saying nothing.

As if this internal company dispute had nothing to do with him.

Zhao Jingyu panicked.

Had something changed?

Without Rahama’s support, she couldn’t imagine what these executives might do.

Things could escalate far beyond control.

And if that happened—

Not only Zhang Siyan, but even Huo Zhiyuan herself would face serious consequences.

This represented the collective anger of most senior management.

It would not dissipate easily.

Moreover, these people represented the interests of various shareholders.

Any misstep could create enormous trouble.

“Mr. Rahama?”

She could only call out softly.

Rahama offered a bitter smile.

“Assistant Zhao, this matter shouldn’t involve us.”

“We’re not employees of your company. We have no authority over these people.”

“This is your internal affair.”

Truthfully, Rahama was equally confused.

Originally, he had fully intended to invoke Prince Haiman’s name at this critical moment.

However, during Huo Zhiyuan’s previous visit, she had predicted exactly this situation.

She had specifically instructed them not to interfere.

Rahama had even asked: “What if things get out of hand? How would we explain that to His Highness?”

Huo Zhiyuan had answered calmly: “Someone will step in.”

“And whoever it is will handle things far better than you ever could.”

At that moment, Rahama distinctly remembered the smile on her face.

And perhaps it was merely his imagination—

But he thought he had seen a playful glint in the eyes of the famous iron-willed businesswoman.

Zhao Jingyu inhaled deeply.

She couldn’t understand how events had gone so terribly wrong.

Nothing matched her expectations.

Still, she had no choice.

“Miss Zhang, please explain your concepts and plans to everyone. I’ll call President Huo.”

A proper presentation would take at least thirty minutes.

If Huo Zhiyuan came immediately, there would still be time.

Zhang Siyan nodded.

Someone brought over a projector.

She began explaining her ideas.

Most of the material had actually been prepared by Zhao Jingyu and Huo Zhiyuan.

After all, Zhang Siyan had originally known almost nothing about such matters.

Yet after weeks of study, she thoroughly understood everything.

Her explanation flowed smoothly without hesitation.

…

Meanwhile, Zhao Jingyu stepped aside and called Huo Zhiyuan.

After summarizing the entire situation, she urged: “President Huo, perhaps you should come over?”

“Without you, they won’t acknowledge Miss Zhang.”

“And…”

She left the rest unsaid.

The implication was obvious.

Even if Huo Zhiyuan arrived now, convincing everyone might still prove extremely difficult.

She had never intended for things to reach this point.

Surely this wasn’t what President Huo wanted.

Yet instead of anger or concern—

She heard something entirely unexpected.

“Oh, I understand.”

“I won’t be coming.”

“Find someone else.”

Huo Zhiyuan spoke calmly.

But Zhao Jingyu detected a trace of amusement in her voice.

She froze.

What did that mean?

Had Huo Zhiyuan changed her mind?

Did she no longer intend to elevate Zhang Siyan?

And what exactly did she mean by “find someone else”?

Before Zhao Jingyu could ask further—

The call ended.

Standing there, utterly bewildered, she suddenly thought of a single name.

Zhang Ran.

The instant that name appeared in her mind, everything clicked into place.

Why Huo Zhiyuan wasn’t worried.

Why Rahama had chosen neutrality.

At that moment—

Zhao Jingyu could only laugh helplessly.