Deliberately Approaching
Chapter 326 - 320: I Am Your Boss

Chapter 326: Chapter 320: I Am Your Boss

Tian Jiaojiao rushed back to the company building and immediately headed for the small conference room.

This location had been temporarily requisitioned by the HR department.

Just as she reached the door, she overheard Supervisor Cui from the HR department discussing interview outcomes and personnel arrangements with several department representatives.

"Really, Tang Xiaowan is quite impressive, great image and her English is good too," Supervisor Cui remarked.

The female colleague who was organizing materials beside him felt a sour twinge in her heart upon hearing such high praise for Tang Xiaowan.

Her name was Sun Lina, having worked at Hai Sheng for five years, she had always wanted to transfer from the marketing department to the research and development department but never found the opportunity.

Suddenly, the youthful vigor radiating from Tang Xiaowan made her feel a sense of crisis.

Could it be because I’m too old?

"Just look at the way you’re praising her, she’s only a junior and hasn’t even got her degree yet."

"But her English level is quite good, she passed Level 6 during her sophomore year, quite remarkable, and her adaptability is also not bad," Supervisor Cui responded.

The research and development department member glanced at Sun Lina, chuckling, "She has a certification from her school, studying on her own, getting her diploma is just a matter of time, capability matters most."

These words seemed to imply something but were hard to fault.

"Studying on her own, wouldn’t that affect her work?"

"You’re also studying on your own, has it affected you? We should be more accommodating towards young people. What’s there to fear with a probation period? Perform well and stay; otherwise, we’ll see, what’s there to fuss about?" Supervisor Cui replied frowningly, a hint of displeasure on his face.

"Alright, since you’ve decided, what more can I say? Let’s just give it a try."

Tian Jiaojiao couldn’t help muttering in her heart.

Hmph, what’s the big deal if she doesn’t have a diploma? Meddling too much—the lady’s going to be the chairman’s wife in the future.

It’s already good enough that she condescends to have an interview!

The company isn’t big, yet so many issues arise, all acquired by our chairman, and yet still so picky?

Serves you right for not managing to keep it going!

She approached Supervisor Cui with a feigned casualness, softly asking, "Supervisor Cui, how did the interviews go today? Did you find a suitable candidate?"

Supervisor Cui looked up at her, smiling, "Assistant Tian, you came just at the right time, I was about to discuss today’s interviews with you. It went well, there’s one called Tang Xiaowan... superb qualifications. Very fluent in English, she applied for a clerical post in the research and development department, definitely a promising candidate."

Tian Jiaojiao felt a surge of inner joy but maintained a calm outward appearance. "Is that so, an English major? Then she can start work tomorrow?"

Supervisor Cui nodded. "Yes."

"Oh, that’s great, an English major!"

Back in her office, Tian Jiaojiao grew more and more excited the more she thought about it. She knew well that Tang Xiaowan’s arrival was immensely beneficial for her.

"Hmph, no matter who it is, no one dares to mess with Lady Tang, just you wait!" Tian Jiaojiao swore silently.

She had also spent some time in such a small company before, so she was all too familiar with the warmth and frigidity of human relationships and all sorts of complications.

...

Meanwhile, at Lingxiao Manor, Tang Xiaowan had just returned.

Just as she entered her bedroom, she learned that her grandmother was planning to spend some time in Huang City the next day, and her good mood vanished entirely.

"Grandma, how could you bear to leave?" she lamented.

"It’s not like you’ll be alone; you’ll have Ling Xiao, and Meijuan and Cheng Shi with you."

"It’s not the same, you’re my grandma."

"Sooner or later, you’ll have to learn to live away from grandma, you’ll have your own little family, and there’ll be babies too."

"Pfft, I don’t want to have kids."

Hearing this, Tang Mei frowned slightly, thinking that her granddaughter hadn’t changed at all, still the same as when she was a child, still insecure.

"If you’ve got nothing on this afternoon, you should go with Ling Xiao and get the paperwork done, the wedding can wait."

"Hmph, Chou Huahua, always tattling."

"Don’t you care about his feelings? He’s also thirty now, by his age, he should have had several children already."

"So it was him, the king of tattling."

"It’s grandma’s own idea, I’m getting old, I just hope you settle down and start a family soon."

After speaking, Tang Mei stood up and left.

In the vast bedroom, Tang Xiaowan quietly stood in place, and after several minutes, she ran to the bathroom and vigorously washed her face.

Then, she slowly made her way to the study.

As usual, without knocking and after entering the password, she bounced right in.

"I’m back."

"Hehe, just came to check on you."

Tang Xiaowan sat beside Leng Lingxiao, watching him intently typing on the keyboard, and couldn’t help but admire: it turned out that in this world, there really are people who can, handle everything perfectly.

So handsome, truly deserving of my affection.

"How do you feel?"

"Super handsome, incredibly handsome!"

Leng Lingxiao frowned: "Hmm?"

"Oh, that... the interview! It went smoothly, very well, the boss is also nice. I’ve already secretly investigated, haha."

"I’m your boss, that was the manager." Leng Lingxiao seriously closed his laptop, seeming somewhat displeased.

"Yes, yes, seriously, why argue about this? Then what should I call him?"

"Lao Liu."

Hearing this, Tang Xiaowan burst into laughter: "The man is not that old, okay? He looks about your age, oh, maybe a few years older, around 35."

"Seems like I’ll need to move Lao Liu to a different place," Leng Lingxiao responded coolly.

Ah, such a big vinegar pot!

This kind of jealousy is too exaggerated, right?

"Please, are you afraid someone will abduct me? How could that be possible? Besides you, no one can catch my eye. Who made you so good-looking, especially those eyes, they’re too beautiful!"

Tang Xiaowan’s unintentional flirting made Leng Lingxiao lose his composure, starting to feel restless.

"Come here, give me a hug."

"Forgot, I still have to go find..."

However, Leng Lingxiao didn’t give her a chance to escape, pulling her over and embracing her in his arms: "Thinking of running after causing trouble, hmm?"

"No, no, don’t look at me like that, it feels weird, like..."

Leng Lingxiao steadied himself and smiled: "Tomorrow a friend is returning to the country. Let’s get together, shall we?"

Tang Xiaowan frowned slightly, stared at Leng Lingxiao, and within a few seconds, began biting her thumb, wondering if it could be that guy.

Seeing her like this, Leng Lingxiao guessed what she was thinking.

"Yes, it’s him. Are you going?"

"I remember... he likes to joke a lot, always making people feel embarrassed."

Tang Xiaowan spoke slowly, as if it took a lot of effort to squeeze the words out of her teeth. Her beautiful eyes flickered.

"You were young then, he was just teasing you. It won’t happen now, don’t worry."

"Oh, really? Are you sure?"

Leng Lingxiao’s eyes twinkled as he nodded: "Yes, I guarantee it with my honor, hahaha."

Seeing this, Tang Xiaowan suddenly wrapped her arms around Leng Lingxiao’s neck: "Huahua, then could you... please agree to something first?"

"Are you... using your charms?"

Clearly, Leng Lingxiao was quite susceptible to this tactic, even feeling a bit excited.

His slender arms tightened a bit.

"Oh dear, hurry up, can you or can’t you?"

"Of course, I can."

"Really? Anything at all, as long as I ask... you’ll do it?"

Just then, Leng Lingxiao smiled and nodded, and although his expression didn’t change, his heart felt as if it was being tightly gripped.