295: I have nothing to do with her.

Looking at Doggo's touched expression, Tian Ming felt a chill run down his spine. Doggo awkwardly scratched his head.

"Boss, is there something you need me for?" Doggo asked.

"Nothing major, how have you been lately?"

Doggo scratched his head and said, "Not bad. Xiao Qian is about to give birth, so I've been taking care of her. Now that I'm a shareholder in You Suowei's business, life in the Shelter is much better than for ordinary people."

Tian Ming nodded slightly and asked, "Hmm, that's good. After the child is born, you'll have to treat everyone to a meal."

Doggo readily agreed, a wide smile on his face.

Tian Ming paused and said, "There's something you need to help me handle. It's not easy for me to deal with. If I get involved, it might just get worse."

Doggo was startled, then smiled awkwardly, saying, "Boss, I don't have much power in my hands now. I'm afraid it'll be hard to help much."

Tian Ming smiled and said, "It's not complicated. You know Zhou Sumei, right?"

Doggo was stunned and said, "Her? Oh, I know her. Boss, you didn't really sleep with her, did you? The raw materials for You Suowei's food factory greenhouse were intercepted. That woman is quite resourceful. She's been claiming to be your woman and organizing fundraising in the Shelter. Soon, a lot of people started willingly giving her money."

Tian Ming frowned and said, "Nonsense. Is your boss the kind of person who sleeps with just any woman? It seems this matter is more serious than I imagined."

Lin Yue, who was beside him, said, "Boss, she established a company, which is in direct competition with You Suowei. And it complies with all regulations. I can even find the relevant filings here. I originally thought you had tacitly approved it, so no one dared to come forward to verify these things."

"Making a mess. If every woman comes to me to cause trouble like this, won't the Shelter be in chaos?" Tian Ming said unhappily.

"Boss, this matter is easy to handle. Just make a clarification. Anyway, no one dares to defy you now," Doggo suggested from the side.

Tian Ming shook his head and said, "No one will believe it. If I step forward, Zhou Sumei will definitely help clarify. If she helps clarify, the public opinion will only grow larger. Everyone will think she's sensible and considerate, and they'll believe even more that something is going on between us. With this kind of thing, even the slightest action from me can be blown out of proportion."

Lin Yue frowned slightly and said, "How about we charge her with spreading rumors and arrest her as a warning to others?"

Doggo said, "Boss, I think I understand. This matter isn't big, but its impact is huge. You want to use some means to completely stay out of it yourself, both to punish Zhou Sumei and to put an end to this trend, right?"

Tian Ming smiled and said, "Yes. If I act, or if the Comprehensive Management Department or even the enforcers act, everyone will think I did it. Even if I just kill Zhou Sumei, it won't have much effect. The Shelter has worked hard to develop to this point. Legitimate business competition is fine, but using my name to make money, I don't agree."

Doggo's lips curled into a mischievous smile and he said, "Boss, leave this matter to me. You Suowei didn't dare to touch her, always thinking she was truly your woman. Now that you've said this, we have no more qualms."

"Focus on eliminating the influence, don't break the Shelter's rules, and don't make a fuss about rumors," Tian Ming said.

Doggo nodded repeatedly and said, "Don't worry, Boss, I have plenty of small tricks up my sleeve. I guarantee I won't violate any of the Shelter's rules."

Tian Ming nodded slightly: "Alright, then I'll leave it to you. Tell You Suowei that since the population has grown, don't just think about processing. The cultivation and breeding of food ingredients must also be started. After all, the Comprehensive Management Department's energy is limited, so for many industries that can enter, they should enter as soon as possible."

Doggo nodded and said, "Hmm, I'll tell him."

Tian Ming continued, "Next time you guys have a gathering, if I'm around, remember to invite me. Don't just gobble down everything by yourselves."

The three chatted for a while longer, and it wasn't until around ten o'clock at night that Tian Ming left the Comprehensive Management Office.

Doggo was in a good mood. He waved to Lin Yue and said, "The Boss can still treat me, Doggo, as a friend. My heart was too small. I originally thought the Boss was the kind of..."

Doggo stopped there and did not continue. After stepping down from his position as a steward, Doggo had been feeling very disheartened. Sometimes, he even hated himself for being mediocre. He originally thought the Boss would ignore useless people from then on, but today, it seemed the Boss still remembered Doggo's past efforts.

Lin Yue smiled: "Brother Doggo, the Boss remembers all of us from this batch. He's just too busy."

"Alright, Sister Lin Yue, I'm going back. These past few days, You Suowei has a equipment approval form. Can you help expedite it and see if the manufacturing plant can rush it? These two days, I need to discuss with You Suowei how to deal with this woman, Zhou Sumei."

"Okay, don't worry, Brother Doggo, I'll handle it." Hearing this, Lin Yue couldn't help but smile.

Doggo returned to the hospital. In a ward in the Underground City hospital, Xiao Qian lay on the bed. Seeing Doggo return, a gentle smile appeared on her face.

"You're back. What did the Boss tell you?" Xiao Qian asked softly.

Doggo smiled. He walked over and gently held Xiao Qian's hand, softly saying, "Nothing, he just wanted to chat."

"Husband, there's something I don't know if I should say."

Doggo looked at Xiao Qian, a little puzzled: "What is it?"

Xiao Qian said softly, "After the child is born, you should talk to the people in the Comprehensive Management Department and get yourself a minor official position. I know you were under a lot of pressure when you were in office, but we still have to live in the future. The resources of the Underground City will always be preferentially allocated to management personnel. Your investment in You Suowei and doing business with him is actually not good."

Doggo's expression changed, and he asked, "What do you mean by that?"

Xiao Qian continued, "I actually told you from the beginning that the Boss is becoming more and more powerful now. He might become a god-like existence, and he will eventually completely let go of the management of the Shelter. You were the chief steward of the Shelter before, and everyone respected you, but that doesn't mean they will always respect you. Entering the management system can at least ensure your own interests."

"Isn't it the same if I do business with You Suowei?" Doggo asked, a little puzzled.

Xiao Qian sighed slightly and said, "It's not the same. No matter how well you develop, no matter how much money you earn in the future, if you don't have power in your hands, you'll still be at the mercy of others in the end. That's just how reality is. Now the Shelter's population is over two million, and You Suowei isn't the only one with business acumen. You could lose everything overnight."

Doggo smiled and asked, "You have so little faith in me?"