Chapter 834 - 832: "Are You All Hot?

Silence, oh, silence! You either explode in silence, or perish in silence!

With Candy’s one insincere comment, Zhou Yaling was momentarily at a loss.

Feeling a bit insecure, Zhou Yaling opened the camera and looked at her face, raising an eyebrow:

"Not ugly at all."

"Sis."

"Hmm?"

"Turn off the beauty filter, turn off the filters, and look again."

At this moment, Mo Jingchun, twitching at the corner of his mouth, pulled Candy back just in time.

This child, still unaware of the seriousness of the situation! Yet she’s still snuggling up to Zhou Yaling.

Mo Jingchun winked at Candy, but unfortunately, Candy didn’t get it.

"Brother, did you get sand in your eye? Let me blow it out for you."

Candy didn’t notice Zhou Yaling’s expression behind her, with the beauty filter and filters off, even the fine hairs on her face were visible, and the key issue was a layer of oil on her skin.

Putting aside the tablet, actually Zhou Yaling isn’t truly ugly.

Watching Zhou Yaling silently head upstairs, Mo Jingchun sighed and tapped Candy on the forehead.

"Ah, you’ve made sis angry, haven’t you?"

"Let’s see what you’ll eat if she doesn’t cook tomorrow."

Starting to realize the seriousness of the problem, Candy asked worriedly: "Brother, what should I do?"

Upon hearing this, Mo Jingchun whispered a few words into Candy’s ear.

After listening, Candy exclaimed: "What? Use money from my stash to buy it?"

Mo Jingchun shrugged indifferently and said, "Up to you~ After all, she’s not mad at me."

Thinking of the hard-earned savings from her stash starting to flow away, the dejected Candy was feeling awful.

"Ah..."

"Ah..."

Candy sighed deeply twice.

The next day, Zhou Yaling left early with the purchasing department staff, and Candy leaned against the window to watch her sister drive away from the park, then turned to Zero, who was gaming on his phone:

"Zero, where’s the package?"

Without lifting his head, Zero said, "That’s the eighteenth time you’ve asked this morning. It’s in Huo County, being sorted. Relax, it’ll definitely be delivered this morning."

"But sis seems like she’s not angry today."

At this, Zero lifted his head.

"Dude, you’re not planning to return the gift, are you?"

"No way!"

"Then that’s settled."

Elsewhere, several purchasing department leaders were looking worried.

As the boss’s sister, albeit not a biological one, the boss letting Zhou Yaling participate in purchasing was undoubtedly a signal.

This Zhou Yaling, who never had any interaction with them before, might parachute into their department.

Then gifts would be harder to receive.

The purchasing department has always been Zero’s key supervision area, and they were fully aware. That’s why they never falsified any company purchases or prices, nor dared to line their pockets by conspiring with wholesalers. But there’s a lot to it.

It’s quite normal to exchange gifts during holidays like Mid-Autumn Festival, Spring Festival, etc.

Nothing had been said about it over the years, something implicitly approved by the boss. Who would believe the boss and Zero were unaware!

"Can’t figure it out."

"Don’t understand."

"Then stop pondering." Zero’s voice came from above, causing their faces to twitch with fear.

After waiting half the day, nothing more transpired.

Several purchasing department leaders exchanged bewildered glances.

In the office, Zero sneered disdainfully. If not for the boss’s words that clear water harbors no fish, who would be fooled by their petty tricks?

As long as company interests weren’t harmed, Zero couldn’t be bothered.

Around ten in the morning, Candy aimlessly wandered through the office building with Little Grey, Zero trailing with his head down playing phone games, not even looking where he was going.

Suddenly... Candy halted.

Curious, Zero lifted his head, just about to ask why Candy stopped, and was surprised to find she led them to the purchasing department’s office area.

Looking at the few sweaty managers upfront, Zero predicted they’d dismiss claiming it was sheer coincidence.

It was too coincidental indeed.

In the somewhat silent office area, Candy widened her eyes at the few older men.

The air conditioner was on, wasn’t it? Why so sweaty, Candy was puzzled.

"Are you feeling hot?"

The four led by Chai Dongjin synchronously shook their heads, saying: "Not hot."

Clearly, Candy didn’t buy it.

Pursed her lips, "If not hot, why sweat so much?"

At this moment, Zero quirked an eyebrow, leaving Chai Dongjin and the others nervous.

"The package has arrived."

"Really?" Candy beamed with joy.

Zero nodded.

"Hahaha, then what are we waiting for, let’s go get it!"

"Someone will deliver it."

"But I can’t wait any longer." Grabbing Zero’s hand, Candy took off running.

Leaving a bewildered Chai Dongjin and the others behind in the office.

At Candy Technology’s package center, Candy and Zero had just walked in when someone approached.

Smiling at the older sister upfront, Candy cheerfully said: "Big sis, I’m here to get the package. It’s under my brother’s name, Mo Jingchun."

"Please wait a moment."

All company leadership packages were stored on a single shelf and normally delivered directly to the office.

With Candy coming to take it herself, the staff dared not delay.

The package was a box; after scanning it out, the staff handed it over to Candy.

"Thank you~"

Taking the package, Candy opted not to hold the dog leash anymore, eager to open the box.

Back in the office, Candy struggled to tear off the layers of tape.

Looking at the small bottle in her hand, Candy was incredulous.

"Just this little bottle costs over three thousand?"

What three thousand? Xia Xiaomin looked up curiously, upon seeing what Candy held, she realized.

"Oh, it’s skincare essence."

Actually, Zero found the purchase unworthy too, manufacturing costs were ridiculously low and results were mediocre.

Candy carefully repackaged the essence, fearful she’d accidentally drop and break it.

After all, it was bought using her personal stash, pretty expensive.

The important part wasn’t the cost; it was that she spent her own money to buy it.

Meanwhile, on the ride back from the county outskirts, Zhou Yaling’s brows remained furrowed in thought; she sensed those people’s fawning—yes, fawning.

Right then, her smart wristwatch rang.

Seeing Candy’s smartwatch number, Zhou Yaling didn’t overthink and answered.

"Hello?"

"Sis, aren’t you back yet?"

"What now, planning on annoying me again?"

"Hehe, not at all."

Speaking softly, Candy said: "Sis, when you’re back, come find me. I’ve got a present prepared for you~"

"Super awesome!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yaling was skeptical.

Over the years, she’s always been the one giving Candy gifts, never experienced Candy gifting her.