“Oh…” he stroked his chin, looking at this proud peacock with amusement, rarely seeing her with her wings clipped, yet still able to walk with her head held high. “Actually, this job is quite challenging. Otherwise, the turnover rate wouldn’t be so high.”
As he expected, a look of excitement began to appear on her face.
“If that’s the case, then I’ll take on the challenge,” she said.
Those just came home, you directly report to the company, I will give instructions. Influenced by her joyful mood, he also laughed along.
“Just… why do you want to call me to work at your company?” She suddenly asked.
This… this question is somewhat difficult. Looking at her no longer glamorous and embarrassed appearance, while still pondering his words, she spoke again:
“You… are you sympathizing with me, right?”
“Sympathy is also a virtue, isn’t it? However, those without ability cannot earn a living through sympathy. I, personally, may play around, but I understand the separation of public and private matters. So even if we are friends, if you lack capability, you will be fired at any time.”
His words left Zhiwei speechless.
“You… do you really consider me a friend?” She looked at his frank face and asked.
“What? You heartless woman, I’m helping you like this, and you still won’t consider me a friend?”
“You’re the petty one, asking for a favor right after helping a bit.”
“I hadn’t thought about it until you mentioned it.” He leaned towards her, deliberately showing a mischievous smile. “So how are you going to thank me?”
“This…” Before she could think, he continued.
“If you’re thinking of offering yourself now, I might need to reconsider.”
“Get lost! Don’t even think about it!” She burst out laughing.
Shang Peng also laughed. For the first time, a friendly atmosphere began to permeate between them.
Suddenly, Zhiwei noticed his gaze fixed on her face, and the oppressive feeling he previously gave her returned. She subtly avoided his gaze, lowering her head and laughing:
“Anyway, I think… I still want to thank you.”
“I accept this ‘thank you’,” her words recalled Shang Peng’s wandering thoughts.
He never doubted she was a beautiful woman, but at this moment, he discovered that her genuine smile was the most beautiful weapon, unexpectedly making him lose himself, staring blankly.
Collecting his overly focused gaze, Shang Peng glanced at his wet shirt.
“I think next time I’ll wear a more absorbent shirt.”
She chuckled and laughed again.
“Let’s go, I’ll take you home.”
“Okay.” Zhiwei suddenly felt her mood had improved.
Because of him?
『8』Chapter Seven
As agreed, Zhiwei directly reported and started working at Dongsheng Construction.
Half a month passed, and everything was relatively smooth.
No one in the company knew her true identity. Everyone assumed she was a newcomer brought in through connections. Initially, they were inevitably cautious, afraid of offending some noble, but with Shang Peng’s equal treatment, the special color cast on Zhiwei gradually faded.
Just like now, with commotion rising in the CEO’s office and shadows moving quietly outside.
“Looks like she’s in trouble again.”
“Indeed. We thought this Miss Tang would have it easier being personally selected by President Shang, but it’s the same…”
“Same, of course. When has President Shang ever been lenient with anyone’s poor work?”
“That’s true, but she’s new and naturally unfamiliar. Seeing her constantly being scolded, one can’t help but feel sorry for her.”
“It’s all Secretary Ye’s fault. She must be deliberately not teaching her because she was personally recommended.”
Secretary Ye retorted: “Hey, why blame me? I’m not like that! Fine, I’ll pay more attention to her in the future, okay?”
The whispers were immediately scattered by a loud noise from inside.
In the office—
A stack of documents fell heavily on the desk. The man in the large high-backed chair looked sharply at the woman standing beside him.
“How did you organize these materials? I want a report, not notes. Organize everything completely before bringing it!”
“These are the materials from the administrative department—” Zhiwei’s words were immediately cut off.
“They’re for you, not for me. Isn’t this assistant position just for show?” Shang Peng said expressionlessly.
