Contract Marriage: Billionaire and His Deaf Wife
Chapter 349: The Second Meeting with Father-in-Law (7)

Chapter 349: Chapter 349: The Second Meeting with Father-in-Law (7)

In the company, the atmosphere was as usual, as if nothing that had happened at the Xiao Family the day before had spread here. It was evident that the Xiao Family’s ability to keep secrets was paramount.

When Gu Nuan swiped her card to enter the company, she encountered Xiaoliu and Zhong Qiaohui, who had arrived almost simultaneously.

Xiaoliu nodded to her as if squinting.

Given Xiaoliu’s status as the granddaughter of Director Liu, it was impossible for her not to know what had occurred at the Xiao Family.

Xiaoliu’s expression was full of significance, like a congratulation yet also a taunt. In this regard, Xiaoliu was more tactful than Li Changzhi; she didn’t offend anyone openly.

Gu Nuan treated this pretentious girl with the same indifference.

Just yesterday, Xiaoliu hadn’t been invited, and furthermore, Chen Jiaming hadn’t taken her there.

After Xiaoliu walked away, Zhong Qiaohui came over and walked with Gu Nuan, striking up a conversation, "Manager Fu was overseeing you, but now he’s hospitalized. I heard Mr. Chen say that he plans to have Director Li take you under his wing for now."

Li Sitong?

Gu Nuan gave no comment.

They arrived at the west elevator that led to their Financial Department.

As the two of them waited for the elevator doors to open, they were early, so there weren’t many people around.

The door opened with a ding-dong, and the silhouette of the person standing inside made both Gu Nuan and Zhong Qiaohui stunned.

"Come on in," Xiao Jianming said.

Uncle Tang nodded to the hesitating pair, smiling, "The chairman doesn’t mind sharing an elevator with regular employees. You newcomers might not know this tradition in Changda."

Hence, Gu Nuan and Zhong Qiaohui no longer refused and stepped inside.

The elevator doors closed slowly. Zhong Qiaohui couldn’t help but swallow, wondering how many regular employees in Changda had ever been this lucky.

"How are you finding the company? You haven’t been here long, have you?" Xiao Jianming asked cordially, like a school teacher or principal might inquire about his students’ daily lives.

"Reporting to the chairman," Zhong Qiaohui glanced at Gu Nuan, who wasn’t suitable to speak up, and said, "Both of us just joined the company, less than a month ago."

"Are you getting used to it here?"

"The seniors in the company are all very kind to us," Zhong Qiaohui replied.

Xiao Jianming clearly had reservations about Zhong Qiaohui’s words, commenting, "Regardless, it’s certainly tough for newcomers at first. Not only are the tasks unfamiliar, but they also have to withstand various tests set by others."

"It seems like the chairman understands the struggles of a newcomer quite well," insinuated Zhong Qiaohui pointedly.

Xiao Jianming laughed, "Back when I was young, I was also working for others, just another newcomer."

Zhong Qiaohui couldn’t help but wonder if he was intentionally avoiding the topic concerning Gu Nuan and his own son.

Xiao Jianming seemed to recall something, looking at the two of them, "Right, both of you were guests at my house yesterday, weren’t you?"

Zhong Qiaohui nodded, "The chairman’s home is both lavish and beautiful, and the food served to guests was very delicious."

Xiao Jianming nodded, "A host always hopes to make the guests feel at home." He continued, his gaze momentarily sweeping over Gu Nuan’s bowed head, "Of course, I hope that as newcomers, you will truly come to love Changda and strive for it, because you are the future of Changda. The most important thing for newcomers is to keep your feet on the ground and handle every task well."

"We will definitely take the chairman’s teachings to heart," Zhong Qiaohui replied earnestly.

After the elevator doors opened, Uncle Tang held them open as Xiao Jianming walked out with large strides. His steps, much like those of a soldier, were firm and uncompromising.