Qin Xuan took a puff of her lady's cigarette and exhaled a faint puff of smoke. There was a faint smell of tobacco in the air, mixed with a minty smell that was not pungent.
"Jewelry shop salesperson? That's not a bad job."
To Xia Jin's surprise, Qin Xuan actually said that her job was not bad.
Xia Jin was nonplussed, but also a little curious. "Where's the good? Huo Jue's move is clearly trying to put me in my place. It's equivalent to me starting afresh. I don't have any money or status, and there is no chance for me to move up to a higher position in the sales industry. I'm preparing to muddle along for three months before leaving. Then, when that time comes, I'll be able to leave to a faraway place, and Huo Jue would no longer be able to control me!"
Qin Xuan originally thought that Xia Jin was quite bright, but now she knew that Xia Jin was probably triggered by that bastard Huo Jue and hadn't come about it.
She kindly reminded, "You're going to be on your own from now on, so naturally you won't be able to work as a secretary. Not only is the salary low, but you also have to support your mother. If you really want to fool around for the next three months, you won't be able to get anything. But if you make good use of it, you might be able to build up a network in these three months."
Xia Jin seemed to have understood the meaning behind her words.
She was no fool, and when Qin Xuan said that, she immediately thought of the first order she had made at the jewelry shop and the old lady that had left a deep impression on her.
To be able to purchase a necklace worth more than a million dollars casually, that old lady's net worth was definitely not something that could be comparable to ordinary rich people!
Perhaps in the entire capital, that old lady's family could be considered as a top-notch magnate.
A light of excitement appeared in Xia Jin's eyes immediately.
"Thank you, Sister Xuan. I understand now."
With Qin Xuan's advice, Xia Jin's entire essence changed when she went to work the next day.
Initially, she had only seen this job as a short-term stepping stone in her career and did not take it to heart at all. But now, she decided to carefully consider how she could carve out a network of her own.
Even a fool would know that, may it be business or doing sales, the most important thing was always to have connections.
But how could it be easy to accumulate connections?
Xia Jin had no status and no money. Why should others think highly of her and be willing to work with her?
Although she knew a lot of business tycoons and research bigwigs when she was by Huo Jue's side, those were Huo Jue's connections and not hers.
She did not even think of touching the people that Huo Jue knew. The reason was that it would not be self-evident on the one hand, and it would be a waste of time on the other. Those people were not at a level she could reach.
Although Qin Xuan hadn't worked as a saleswoman, she owned a bar and had worked as a barmaid before. In her opinion, the two professions were similar to each other to some extent.
"Don't think of yourself as a person. You must learn to be able to deal with various kinds of people. Don't hesitate when it's time for you to kiss-ass. That's all it is in the end. It's up to you whether you're willing to do it or not."
After saying that, Qin Xuan cast Xia Jin a meaningful look.
She must have thought that Xia Jin was raised like a canary by Huo Jue for a long time, so she was afraid that Xia Jin would not be able to do such a shameless thing.
However, she underestimated Xia Jin's endurance.
Xia Jin believed that she did not have any self-respect left in front of Huo Jue.
All these years, Huo Jue had treated her like a personal object. She had long lost her youthful arrogance. Life had changed her personality and taught her to endure, accommodate, and subdue.
This was something that Qin Xuan probably hadn't noticed yet.
When she arrived at the commercial street where the jewelry store was located, Xia Jin had already put on a cordial smile on her face.
"Good morning, Brother Zhang!" Xia Jin greeted the security personnel by the door.
The security guard was instantly overwhelmed by favor, as he did not expect a beautiful woman to greet him so early in the morning. He then scratched his head in embarrassment and replied, "Good morning, Sister Xia."
Although Xia Jin had only recently just started working here, she had already been talked about many times by many due to her outstanding appearance and her special status as Huo Jue's former secretary.
Xia Jin did not mind the security guard's awkwardness. She asked casually, "Where do you usually stand guard?"
The security guard, Zhang Chu, pointed to a small pavilion not far away, "Over there by the parking lot."
Xia Jin looked at the location of the car park and her heart skipped a beat.
The security guard had his name written on the tag on his chest, and Xia Jin memorized the man's name and turned to leave without saying anything more.
Xia Jin walked to the entrance of the jewelry store and pushed the door open. The moment she entered, she saw two figures snuggling together.
One of them was a salesperson, Lin Li. The other was a middle-aged man in a suit. He seemed to be a customer who was here to buy jewelry.
However, for some reason, the two of them looked so intimate as if they were lovers.
And there would be a coquettish laugh occasionally.
"Will you buy me a diamond ring?"
"Of course, I will. I'll definitely buy you a bigger and beautiful one this time. After my wife gives birth to the baby, I will take you to the island to play!"