It was late when they returned to the Su family mansion. The car was parked in front of the courtyard gate. Two lights were on at each side of the gate. The air was cold and the lights were warm.
Su Chi got out of the car and picked up his suitcase. Su Huanyi followed from behind like a sweeper that automatically finds its way.
The road back to the house was paved with stones, so the suitcase could not be dragged. Su Chi held it in his hands, and his arm was bursting with veins. He stopped halfway and dropped the bulging suitcase with a muffled thud. "What the hell did you bring back?"
Su Huanyi knew he was in the wrong. "Love is always heavy."
Su Chi gave him a sunken look and said, "I'm now bearing the heavy burden."
Su Huanyi was thankful to him "Luckily, you already bore some of the burden in advance."
"Heh, then I'm quite lucky."
When they entered the house, they found that Su Jitong and his wife were still awake. Yu Xinyan was sitting on the sofa watching TV and she turned back when she heard the movements. "Little Yi is back?"
"I'm back, Mum." Su Huanyi pulled Su Chi and gestured for him to put down his suitcase. "I brought you souvenirs."
Yu Xinyan turned her head and asked Wu Ma to ask Su Jitong to come downstairs, then leaned over to watch Su Huanyi open the suitcase.
The zip of the suitcase had been stretched to the point of deformation. Su Huanyi tugged it twice, but it wouldn't open and his fingers were now red. The corners of Su Chi's mouth twitched as he squatted down. He then pressed down on the top of the suitcase before yanking the zip hard – and it opened.
The box popped open like a clam shell, revealing the large and small packages inside. Su Huanyi distributed them one by one. "This is for Mum, this is for Dad, there's also one for Second Brother, one for Wu Ma, and one for Driver Lin. I've already given Big Brother and Third Brother theirs in advance."
Su Jitong happened to come downstairs at this point and was shocked. "So much!"
Yu Xinyan was holding a box of exquisite snow cream and was happy. "Little Yi has a big heart. He carried these back from so far away."
Su Jitong patted his head. "It's been hard work. Go take a shower and rest."
The suitcase was almost empty, so Su Huanyi carried it upstairs by himself, while Su Chi followed him unhurriedly.
When they reached the staircase on the second floor, the door to the room suddenly opened, and Su Jianchen walked out. He was stunned to see the two of them. "You're back!"
Su Huanyi opened his suitcase and said, "Second Brother, I have a gift for you."
Su Jianchen paused. "Huh?"
He then saw Su Huanyi pull out a fluffy panda and stuff it into his arms: "…"
"A plushie for Second Brother."
Su Jianchen became angry. "Who wants this kind of thing!"
"Then I'll give it to Third Brother."
Su Jianchen grabbed the stuffed panda, turned around and went back inside the room, closing the bedroom door with a loud bang. The series of actions were done in one breath.
In the quiet corridor, Su Huanyi turned to ask Su Chi, "Why is Second Brother angry?"
Su Chi calmly said, "Because he prefers rabbits."
Su Huanyi was enlightened.
Sleeping at home was better than sleeping outside. Su Huanyi slept until dawn, and by the time he came downstairs, the rest of the family had finished breakfast.
It was the weekend, so the whole family did not go out.
Su Jitong called on Su Huanyi after breakfast, "Little Yi, Dad has something to tell you."
They sat down on the sofa, and Su Jitong continued, "You graduated a short while ago, so it's about time for you to go to work. What do you think?"
Su Huanyi agreed, "It's okay."
He had no problem with that. He couldn't be a rice worm at home all the time. But his identity was a bit sensitive. Su Jitong didn't mind, but he just didn't know what Su Chi would think.
Su Jitong called Su Chi, who was outside in the courtyard, "Little Yi said he was willing to work. Come and make arrangements for him!"
Su Chi walked in from the courtyard and stopped outside the living room. He stopped a few meters away and looked at Su Huanyi. "You are willing to work?"
Su Huanyi hurriedly expressed his loyalty, "I want to share Dad and Big Brother's worries!"
Su Jitong was still present, so Su Chi didn't comment. He turned around and went upstairs. "Follow me."
On the third floor of the Su residence was a study where most of the company's information was kept. Usually, only Su Jitong and Su Chi would go in.
It was the first time for Su Huanyi to enter this study ever since he crossed over. The all-wooden décor was calm and atmospheric, and the entire wall was opened up as a bookcase. There were thousands of books lined up neatly, showing off the Su family's heritage.
The mahogany desk was backed by a lattice window; a curved sofa was placed next to a round velvet rug, and a globe was placed on the small round table next to it.
Su Huanyi saw it at a glance. "Big Brother is the one who brought this, right?"
Su Chi was looking for something on the bookshelf behind the sofa. "How do you know?"
"It fits your temperament." Your secretary said you want to enhance the décor.
A soft snort filled the air. A thin, calloused hand pulled out two stacks of documents. Su Chi put the papers on the desk and said, "First learn about the positions established in the company."
Su Huanyi took the papers and flipped through them carefully. Su Chi's voice rang out from the side, "Dad said to me yesterday that the job for you should not be too hard. It's better to have a job with little pressure, simple interpersonal relationships with people, a clean environment that is warm in winter and cool in summer... "
Su Huanyi paused.
Su Chi's tone was slow. "What kind of position do you think that is?"
Oh my God! That's not going to work. It's like being a rice worm in a different place. Su Huanyi felt a cold sweat. "I think it's a guard in the underground parking lot."
"…"
The quiet study rang with the sound of pages turning. Su Huanyi flipped through the information, and his eyes finally fell on the "chairman's secretary".
Su Chi followed his eager eyes and the corner of his forehead twitched. "That's Xiao Qin's job."
Oh? Su Huanyi was even in better spirits. Doesn't that make it even better!
First squeeze out Xiao Qin, then replace him and finally make Xiao Qin work under him.
"Big Brother, I can be your secretary, and then Xiao Qin can be my secretary."
Su Chi sneered, "What did Xiao Qin do wrong? To be subjected to this... "
Demotion. Su Huanyi finished the sentence in his mind.
Su Chi: "Exile."
Su Huanyi: "…"
The discussion about the position remained inconclusive until lunchtime. Wu Ma served soup at the table. Su Huanyi took a bowl and handed it to Su Chi as an attentive gesture. "Big Brother comes first."
Su Chi took it, his face unmoving.
"Little Yi is very attentive to the eldest." Su Jitong laughed.
Su Huanyi took a second bowl and smiled shyly at his words. Su Jianchen watched him expectantly only to see Su Huanyi bring the second bowl to himself, bury his head and take a sip-slurp!
Su Jianchen turned back with a snort.
Su Chi, on the side, glanced at him.
Several pairs of chopsticks crisscrossed back and forth on the table. Yu Xinyan put a piece of roast pork in Su Huanyi's bowl and said, "Little Yi is ready to work. Which position have you arranged?"
Su Huanyi raised his eyes to glance at Su Chi, who swept him a glance. "Don't even think about it."
Su Jitong: "Huh? What's wrong? You haven't discussed it yet?"
Su Chi, "He wants to be the chairman's secretary."
Su Huanyi turned a hopeful gaze towards Su Jitong...
"Oh, that won't do." Su Jitong ruthlessly shattered his fantasy. "How can a younger brother be the secretary to his older brother? A secretary is a service-oriented profession, assisting in decision-making. As well as passing down information on major issues, serving tea, driving and blocking information on minor matters. The position is not suitable."
The strands of hair instantly drooped.
The table of people watching the droop: "…"
Su Jitong changed his words, "Then how about an assistant? An assistant to the chairman sits in the office and helps to collect documents, pass messages, or something."
The strands of hair rose slowly.
Su Chi's brows twitched. "Okay, I'll first give you a two-month probationary period. If you can't do it well, you will be replaced."
Su Huanyi raised his hand to promise. "I'll do a good job."
The weekend went by in a flash, and on Monday he had to go to work.
Su Huanyi wore formal clothes. A white shirt was tucked into his suit trousers, and he wore a slim black suit over it. He had worn formal clothes to cocktail parties before but in lighter shades and more fashionable styles. This was the first time he had worn a suit like this.
As soon as he arrived in the living room, everyone's eyes turned to him.
Su Jitong's eyes lit up, and he said, "Not bad" twice in a row, "You look more mature than before."
The black formal attire had sunk the boyishness from his body, bringing out a bit of vitality.
"Is that so?" Su Huanyi came up to his new boss and said, "What do you think, Big Brother?"
The new boss said condescendingly, "Why is your shirt stretched so straight?"
Su Huanyi was a little shy. "I was afraid it would get out, so...."
Su Chi's temples throbbed. He interrupted him and led the person towards the bathroom, leaving Su Jitong and Su Jianchen to look at each other.
Su Chi's face was expressionless as they entered the bathroom. "Pull it out, don't stick it so deep in."
Su Huanyi as he pulled it out to retuck. "What if it gets out?"
Su Chi: "Then just take a deep breath..."
"And call for you to help?"
"And use your abdomen to suck it back in."
!!! Su Huanyi was given a violent shock.
He finished his grooming and went back to the living room with Su Chi. Su Jitong asked, "What's wrong?"
Su Chi looked natural as he said, "He wanted to go to the toilet."
Su Jitong had a little disbelief. "How did you know that he 'wanted'?"
"The eyes are the windows to the soul."
Su Jitong was speechless. It was almost time, so the four went out to work together.
Su Jianchen was in charge of several branches of the group and was not based at the head office. While Su Jitong went out to meet with the other group directors and Driver Lu drove him there. In the end, Su Chi and Su Huanyi were left to go all the way.
Su Chi usually drives himself, but today there was an extra person at his side of the door. The two stood in front of the car and looked at each other for a moment.
Su Chi: "What are you doing standing in front of the driver's door?"
Su Huanyi was quick to enter the play. "As an assistant, I'll send you to work."
Su Chi refused, "I'm afraid you'll just send me to my death."
"…"
The car drove to the company. After driving into the underground parking lot, Su Chi held onto the steering wheel and looked out. Su Huanyi was thoughtful, "Is Big brother looking for a parking space?"
Su Chi was even more thoughtful than he was. "I'm looking at your future work environment."
Su Huanyi's hair stood on end. "Big Brother, you can't do this to me!"
Su Chi backed into a parking spot, turned off the engine and pressed down his stubborn strands of hair. "Let's first see your performance."
They took an elevator directly to the top floor. The lift doors opened and Su Huanyi walked into the familiar corridor. They passed the secretary's office, which was near the elevator. Xiao Qin was already sitting inside.
Seeing the two men, he got up and said, "Director Su, Young Master Su, good morning."
Su Chi paused and glanced at his office for a few moments. Su Huanyi whispered and asked Su Chi, "Do I have to share an office with Secretary Qin from now on?"
Su Chi glanced at him. "Otherwise? There are only two offices on this floor."
"Can't I be in the same office as Big Brother?"
"And then I give you half of the chairman's desk?"
"…"
Su Chi thought carefully. "But don't you have a desk for the globe?"
Su Chi was unmoved and turned to Xiao Qin, "Clean out a desk. He is your colleague from today onwards. "
Xiao Qin didn't ask much and went straight away to clean out the desk. "Yes, Director Su."
There were two unused desks in the secretary's office for documents. Su Huanyi saw Xiao Qin collecting them, and he was embarrassed to just stand there watching, so he ran over to collect them together.
Su Chi glanced at the two, turned around and left.
Su Huanyi piled up the papers and carried them with Xiao Qin to the other end of the bookshelf. He felt that this was good. He could get closer to Secretary Qin and quietly poach people.
"Secretary Qin, what should I do?"
"Director Su will always give the instructions when there's work, Young Master Su."
Su Huanyi felt his scalp tingling every time he heard this honorific. "I'm now the chairman's assistant, and you're a colleague. You can just call me by my name."
"That's not appropriate." Xiao Qin pondered for a few seconds. "But I can call you Assistant Su."
"Okay." Su Huanyi felt that they had gotten closer, and he tried, "What do you think of me as a person?"
Xiao Qin seemed a bit surprised, but he still replied, "Assistant Su is very nice and has a good personality."
Su Huanyi was relieved. "Thank you. I also think you're very nice. I'm looking forward to working with you."
"Thank you for your kindness."
After cleaning up the desk, Xiao Qin had to go to the chairman's office to report on his work, so he asked Su Huanyi to sit down for a while.
He went towards the chairman's office, knocked twice, and pushed the door in. "Director Su."
Su Chi was sitting behind his desk looking at his computer. When he saw him enter, he asked, "How is the situation? Did he say anything to you?"
Xiao Qin said, "Assistant Su and I cleared out the desk together and are waiting for you to release work. He didn't say anything else to me; he only asked me what I thought of him."
Su Chi frowned slightly. Xiao Qin continued, "He also said he thought I am very nice and he looks forward to working with me in the future."
There was a moment of silence in the office.
Su Chi then said, "Call him for me."
"Yes, Director Su."
The two offices were close to each other, and less than a minute later? Su Huanyi slipped in through the door. "Big…Director Su."
Su Chi was sitting behind his desk, his countenance cold and handsome.
Su Huanyi stopped. "... What's wrong?"
Su Chi's eyes swept to the mahogany table on the right side of the office. "Go and clean out that table yourself."
The author has something to say:
Small dumpling: I want to sit at the mahogany table with a globe.
Su Chi: You have a lot of ideas.
Small dumpling: I like Secretary Qin, and Secretary Qin likes me.
Su Chi: ... Go and clean up the table.
(Inside: Xiao Qin is not steady enough. Let's get the dumpling back first.)