Chapter 1623 - 1621: Past Life, Present Life 59
Chapter 1623: Chapter 1621: Past Life, Present Life 59
Chapter 1621
"Come work for me!" Zhao Junyao extended the invitation.
Xia Ruqing widened her eyes.
"You know I want to study!" She was feeling a bit lazy, wanting to study instead of work.
But Zhao Junyao’s face darkened.
"You can’t study while being by my side?"
"Hurry up!"
"You’re healthy now, without work you’ll starve!"
Basically, I’m not going to support you!
Xia Ruqing felt aggrieved but stubbornly replied.
"I have money myself!"
Zhao Junyao: "..."
"Even if you’re rich! Does having money mean you don’t have to work?"
"I’m short of an assistant in my office, be there at 9 AM tomorrow, if you’re late, your salary will be deducted!"
Xia Ruqing was a bit frustrated, but upon hearing about a salary, she still asked.
"How much is it?"
"How much will you pay me a month?"
If the salary is high enough, then maybe it’s not a bad idea!
"Three thousand five!"
Xia Ruqing: "!!!"
"That’s way too little, even other companies outside offer more than that!"
Zhao Junyao shot her a look.
"It’s just a position as an assistant, what more do you want! Other assistants get the same!"
"Pack up quickly, you’re starting tomorrow!"
After saying that, he left.
Xia Ruqing was so annoyed!
What’s with this! Who said she wanted to be his assistant, how overbearing!
...
Despite complaining, Xia Ruqing still showed up for work the next day, feeling a bit defeated.
After all...
Three thousand five is still money, even a little makes a difference!
Yes, she’s that much of a money-lover, what’s the problem!
Zhao Junyao was very pleased with her performance and even praised her a couple of times.
Xia Ruqing was furious.
"With such a low salary, I’m only doing the bare minimum, I won’t do any extra work!"
Zhao Junyao chuckled.
"I never said anything!"
...
When Xia Ruqing actually started working, she realized how much Zhao Junyao had set her up.
The office work was truly tedious, wasn’t it?
Back and forth, up and down, it was enough to keep her busy.
For things she didn’t know, she had to ask others, and once she learned, she still wasn’t proficient, needing time to practice.
Especially with office software, she hadn’t used them for so long, she nearly forgot everything.
When she finally got the hang of the job, summer had arrived.
After work one day.
Xia Ruqing was getting ready to take the bus home with her bag.
Zhao Junyao suddenly called out to her.
"Don’t leave yet, there’s still some work for you!"
Xia Ruqing: "..."
This guy, he’s doing this on purpose, isn’t he? No rest for the weary!
But she still had to work, so she replied sullenly.
"What’s up?"
Zhao Junyao smiled.
"I’m having dinner with Lady Xu tomorrow!"
"After getting to know each other for so long, we’re about to sign a contract, but they’ve been undecided, so I need to feel them out a bit!"
To be honest, Zhao Junqi is really persistent this time.
The moment he goes to Lady Xu, he’s right on his heels.
Whenever he discusses a contract, he brings identical offers.
He misses no steps.
It seems he’s really putting in the effort, aiming for the chairman position this time!
But, how could I let him succeed?
It’s just that businessmen focus on profit, making it hard to guess Lady Xu’s intentions.
"Find a nice hotel and book a good table!"
"I’ll drive to pick up Lady Xu tomorrow!"
Xia Ruqing nodded.
"Sure! I’ll arrange it by tonight and send you the address before tomorrow!"
Zhao Junyao, satisfied, ruffled her hair.
"Well done!"
"After a month of training, you’re handling work pretty well!"
Xia Ruqing rolled her eyes dramatically.
"I have to thank you!"
If it weren’t for you giving me so much work, I wouldn’t have learned so quickly, really feel like hitting you!
...
The dinner was quickly arranged.
Xia Ruqing sent over the address overnight.
Zhao Junyao advised her to rest up and join him tomorrow.
She griped again.
"With so much work pressure, can’t you raise my salary a bit?"
Zhao Junyao could almost imagine her aggrieved face through the phone screen.
He laughed for a while before finally replying.
"Alright then!"
"If we land this deal, how about I give you a bonus?"
Xia Ruqing’s eyes lit up.
"Sure! You said it!"
She was gleefully hugging her phone.
In her heart, she planned that if she really got the bonus, she would have a good feast.
In the hot summer, maybe not hot pot... how about barbecue!
Beef, lamb, and pork ribs, a proper meal.
"Sure thing, sleep early, goodnight!" Zhao Junyao replied to her.
Xia Ruqing was very satisfied with a smile.
She tossed her phone aside, snuggled into bed, turned off the light, and closed her eyes to sleep.
...
The next day.
Xia Ruqing got up early, washed, and got ready for work.
Wenwen and Xiaoxiao also got up, the three of them hustled about, leaving in such a rush that they skipped breakfast.
Maybe the bad luck had passed, and good fortune was upon them.
The three of them had all gotten through the hardest times.
Wenwen had finally become a team leader, considered a key figure in the beauty salon.
Last week, she was even sent to HQ for an internship, not everyone gets that opportunity.
Xiaoxiao had also switched jobs from her former company to one closer to the city center with a salary more than double her previous one.
As for herself, she was now working at Zhao Junyao’s company.
After her efforts, work was back on track, at least she didn’t have to hustle from early morning till late night.
It’s really great!
Everyone was getting better.
Xia Ruqing squinted at the sunlight overhead, her lips curling up into a smile.
...
The bus arrived quickly.
Transportation in the city center was convenient, only a short ten-minute journey from her apartment to the company, one of the perks of living close.
After getting off the bus, walking to the office took just until 8:30, leaving half an hour before work started.
She tidied her desk and watered the plants.
While busy, Zhao Junyao came in with a dark expression.
She got startled, and so did he.
"Why are you here so early?"
"What’s wrong?"
They both spoke simultaneously.
Zhao Junyao saw the empty office, then punched the desk.
"Lady Xu declined!"
"She suddenly said she had an urgent matter today, and can’t make it!"
His tone carried restraint and pain, like he had suffered a blow, and had never been so disappointed.
Xia Ruqing: "..."
"Did she give any reason?"
Zhao Junyao ground his teeth in anger.
"It’s Zhao Junqi!"
Xia Ruqing showed disdain.
"Such a person, always doing sneaky things, how does he find out about these rumors!"
"How could Lady Xu consider him for collaboration?"
Zhao Junyao sneered.
"You’re too naive!"
"Businessmen focus on profit, who would ignore substantial profits to consider someone’s character?"
"In the business world, how much is character worth?"
Xia Ruqing felt speechless, only able to console.
"Forget it"
"All we can do is pretend we don’t know, and invite her again later!"
"That’s all we can do!"
Zhao Junyao’s expression shifted from gloomy to undecided.
Zhao Junqi threatened his life, caused Qingqing’s car accident, and now wants to snatch his business.
Such an ambitious person with ill intent deserves elimination.
If this were the Chu Dynasty, he would have long since...