Return to the City: The Strongest King
Chapter 335 - 336: The Beautiful Secretary

Chapter 335: Chapter 336: The Beautiful Secretary

"Su Yao!"

The recruitment room door opened, and a candidate stepped out, followed by a HR staff member peering at the list and calling out.

Without delay, Su Yao responded, then whispered to Song Xiaodong, "My turn, wish me luck."

Song Xiaodong’s smile was beaming, "You will definitely succeed."

"Flatterer," responded Su Yao, puffing up her chest and striding in on her high heels.

From behind, Song Xiaodong couldn’t help admiring Su Yao’s figure; it was truly remarkable, especially the sway of her hips as she walked, which was quite captivating.

The other applicants also watched Su Yao walk in, their gaze following until the last moment.

Slowly, Song Xiaodong followed behind Su Yao, reaching the door where she whispered, "I’m going in first."

Song Xiaodong nodded, and once Su Yao had entered, he said to the staff at the door, "I’ll have a look inside too."

"You... Ah, you’re Manager Song." The employee was momentarily startled, then recognized Song Xiaodong. That very day was Song Xiaodong’s first day at work, and he had already met all the HR employees.

Song Xiaodong nodded, "So, may I go in?"

"Of course! Of course!" As HR was mainly responsible for recruitment, Deputy Manager Song from HR wanting to observe the recruitment process was completely unproblematic.

Su Yaoyao had just introduced herself and was awaiting the interviewer’s questions when Song Xiaodong entered, leaving her quite startled. Interviews had always been one-on-one; since when did they allow two people to interview together?

"Deputy Manager Song." The three seated interviewers immediately rose and greeted him with respect.

With a grin, Song Xiaodong waved his hand, "Carry on with your work, I’m just here to watch."

Someone hurriedly pulled up a chair for Song Xiaodong, who then sat beside them.

Su Yao was gaping at Song Xiaodong, wondering why they were calling him Deputy Manager Song.

This news dumbfounded Su Yao. Wasn’t this guy a migrant worker? How had he become the Deputy Manager of Qingyuan Group Company? Su Yao’s brain struggled to process the revelation.

"Su Yao, could you explain why you chose our company?" asked the interviewer, starting the questioning.

Steadying her nerves, Su Yao quickly focused on the interview, "Regarding your esteemed company, I have done a very thorough research. I believe that your company offers the opportunity to showcase my talents, and I also trust in my own abilities to earn the salary that the company would pay me..."

Su Yao spoke eloquently and persuasively. Song Xiaodong listened and was quite satisfied, especially because Su Yao displayed impressive adaptability, not letting his unexpected appearance disrupt her.

The subsequent two questions were also well answered by Su Yao, and once finished, she walked straight out.

Song Xiaodong didn’t follow her out but stayed, continuing to observe the other applicants.

Many of the candidates were graduates from prestigious universities, and some even were postgraduates. Jobs were not so easy to come by, especially in a major company like Qingyuan Group, which many hoped to join.

Thinking that he hadn’t even attended college, yet now could decide the fates of these highly educated candidates, Song Xiaodong found the situation quite amusing.

More than an hour later, the interviews concluded, and the three interviewers turned to Song Xiaodong. One of the supervisors asked, "Deputy Manager Song, any directives for us?"

Shaking his head, Song Xiaodong replied, "No, I was just here to observe. You go on with your work; I’ll be heading back." He had yet to get involved with the specific operations of HR, preferring not to say anything that might be incorrect.

Not long after returning to his office, his phone chimed with a new WeChat message from Su Yao.

"Manager Song, what’s this game you’re playing? Playing the pig to catch the tiger?"

Song Xiaodong chuckled lightly, sending a voice message in response, "What’s there to play the pig about? Today’s my first day at work."

Su Yaoyao sent back a voice message, "Your first day at work, and you’re already the Deputy Manager of HR? You’re not joking with me, are you?"

"Seriously, I just started this morning."

"Just this morning... Ah, I get it, I get it. Your girlfriend must be Chairman Miao Qingqing of the company!" Su Yaoyao’s voice was tinged with disbelief.

Song Xiaodong stretched his mouth into a smile, "Just keep it to yourself, okay? No one in the company knows except for you."

It took Su Yao a full five minutes to compose herself and respond; clearly, she was still calming her excitement and shock, "Alright, alright, you can count on me to keep a tight lip. I suddenly feel like I can’t be as casual with you as before. It’s something I’m not used to, Dongzi. You really kept a deep cover; I feel like such a fool."

"C’mon, it’s not that bad," he demurred.

"How is it not foolish? Remember the time you pulled out the Supreme Card at the karaoke bar? I should have realized there was more to you then. And your girlfriend’s named Miao Qingqing, looking so similar to the Miao Qingqing of Qingyuan Group? I should have made the connection. And that day at the café, the act you and Chairman Miao put on, if there hadn’t been something between you, with her status, you would have probably been taken care of for treating her that way. Ay, I’ve been so stupid."

"Ha ha... yeah, we may have gone a little overboard that day. I just wanted to tease her a bit," he confessed.

"You sure did well, the Chairman of Qingyuan Group! You’ve really hit the jackpot! How on earth did you win her over?"

"She was the one clinging to me, okay? No chasing needed," he claimed.

"Keep bragging," she teased.

After exchanging a few laughs, Song Xiaodong said, "Su Yao, I think your abilities are quite good. Regarding work, I have an idea and would like to hear your thoughts."

Su Yao immediately responded, "You’re the Deputy Manager of HR, the final say on work matters is yours."

"Here’s the thing, I’d like you to be my secretary first. I’m rather lazy and need someone trustworthy to help. Also, the company is planning to establish a branch, and later on, I’ll have you go there. By then, you’ll have even greater opportunities to showcase your talents."

"I’m in!" Su Yao’s voice was filled with sheer delight. Song Xiaodong’s proposal was exactly what she had hoped for. There was no reason for her to refuse, and with an old classmate like Song Xiaodong backing her up, she felt even more confident.