After finishing her lunch, Qing Yan returned to the company. As soon as she stepped onto the 20th floor, she could hear He Ning's voice echoing from the end of the corridor. He Ning had blocked several male employees outside the office, preventing them from entering.
One of the men in a white shirt pleaded, "Assistant He, I genuinely like Manager Qing...."
"What gives you the courage? Do you own a house and a car in Beijing?" He Ning interrupted.
The man in the white shirt shook his head.
"How much savings do you have?"
"Th-Three thousand..."
"Three thousand, and you dare to dream of being with Manager Qing?" He Ning was furious. "Assistant He, I genuinely like Manager Qing, and I'll work hard to earn money..."
"What's the value of genuine feelings these days? I suggest you go home and daydream. Three thousand won't even get you a wife. Nowadays, even a small trip with a girlfriend costs more than that! Go away!" He Ning scolded.
Another male employee hurriedly stepped forward, smiling, "Assistant He, I have a 60-square-meter, two-bedroom apartment in the city center, a car worth 150,000, and my monthly salary has already risen to 8,000... Could you please help me put this love letter on Manager Qing's desk?"
He Ning looked at the man with a slight Mediterranean vibe and suppressed the urge to scold him. He patiently communicated with him, "Brother Feng, not to offend you, but you're already thirty-two... It's better if you don't join in the fun! Manager Qing is just eighteen years old, and you should keep your distance, alright?"
Another effeminate man presented a thermos, saying, "Assistant He, this is the lunch I made for Manager Qing when I went home at noon. Could you please deliver it to her office? She will definitely feel happy when she eats it!"
"You also like Manager Qing?" He Ning asked.
The man nodded emphatically, "Yes!"
"You can't handle Manager Qing. She doesn't like a househusband like you."
He Ning assessed his appearance and found it strange when he stood next to Manager Qing, given his feminine look.
"I-I can change for Manager Qing! If she likes a stylish man, I'll work hard on my physique! If she likes a career-oriented man, I'll strive for success in my career! Whatever Manager Qing likes, I'll do my best to become the person she likes!"
He Ning sympathetically patted his shoulder. "Brother, let me give you some advice. You're still light years away from being a qualified candidate. It's better for you to go home, take a shower, and get some sleep."
"Assistant He, do you think I have a chance?" At that moment, a handsome young man with a slightly youthful appearance approached.
He had a sunny and cheerful demeanor, unfamiliar with the ways of the world. He Ning remembered him; he had graduated from a prestigious foreign university, was young, well-educated, came from a decent family, and even owned a villa.
Unfortunately...
"President Qing isn't interested in the little wolf dog." "Why?" The little wolf dog looked puzzled.
"He Ning, please give us another chance. Help us deliver the gift to President Qing..." He Ning glanced at his watch. "President Qing is very punctual with work. She should be downstairs by now. If we don't leave soon, be careful she uncovers each of your past slacking off!"
Upon hearing this, everyone scattered like birds and beasts, fearing that President Qing would dig up their past slacking off experiences.
They took the staff elevator, which was different from the exclusive elevator Qing Yan used, so they didn't cross paths.
President Qing walked casually in her high heels, heading towards her office. As she passed by He Ning, she raised an eyebrow teasingly. "Busy, I see?"
"President Qing, you finally arrived..." He Ning's mouth went dry. He picked up his cup and took several sips of water before continuing, "They are a bunch of people who overestimate themselves, compared to Si Yechen, it's simply..."
At the mention of Si Yechen, Qing Yan's gaze carried a warning.
He Ning dared not continue and wiped the lingering water from his lips. He said, "What I mean is, they don't deserve you!"
Qing Yan entered the office, her tone relaxed and content. "I suddenly feel that being an assistant is not suitable for you."
Upon hearing this, He Ning exclaimed, "President Qing, you don't want to promote and raise my salary, do you? Although I helped you fend off a lot of bad peach blossoms just now, there's no need to be so moved... It's what I should do."
"Go work at a marriage agency as a matchmaker." Qing Yan opened a file and began to read. "You have potential for that, don't waste it."
A matchmaker?
Several question marks popped up in He Ning's mind. He didn't want to be some chaotic matchmaker!
"Or become a security guard, guarding houses and yards, that works too."
"President Qing, I'm doing this for your own good!" He Ning approached her with a hint of grievance. "You know how difficult it was for me to hold them back. My mouth was parched! I went through so much..."
Before he could finish his words, they heard a knocking sound. He turned around and saw Hu Linquan coming in!
He Ning's eyes widened. Wasn't this man called in for questioning by the police this morning? How did he get released so quickly?!
Faster than he imagined...
Qing Yan raised her gaze, engaging in a silent battle of gazes with Hu Linquan. In the midst of a tense atmosphere, He Ning wished he could shrink his presence...
"The tea at the police station is terrible," Hu Linquan said with a smirking smile, pulling out the chair opposite Qing Yan and sitting down. His smile concealed hidden intentions. "It's several levels below the tea in the company..."
Qing Yan curled her lips. "The tea costing 2,000 yuan per catty that the employees gift you must be exceptional."
Hu Linquan was somewhat surprised. How did she know that an employee had bought tea and sent it to him, exactly priced at 2000 yuan per kilogram?
"President Hu still needs to adapt in advance, in case he accidentally gets involved again..."
"Hahaha..." Hu Linquan laughed recklessly. "Whenever it happens, whoever gets involved, who knows? I wonder if President Qing has ever heard the saying, 'Fortunes ebb and flow!'"
Upon hearing this, He Ning wondered if this old fox was trying to set a trap for President Qing to fall into?!
He certainly didn't expect that President Qing had a powerful backer behind him. If he knew about the existence of that backer...
Even if he had the courage of eighteen men, he wouldn't dare speak like that in front of President Qing!
"I've only heard that there is no definite outcome in winning or losing, and that retribution is clear. Good deeds bring long life, while evil ones lead to an early demise."
Upon hearing this, Hu Linquan's face turned angry. His shrewd eyes clashed with Qing's calm expression, sparks flying between them. Qing raised the corner of her lips and spoke leisurely.
"President Hu, you should be careful when you go out. After all, good and evil will be repaid. It's not a matter of if, but when the time comes, everything will be settled."
Hu Linquan didn't expect this brat to curse him like that. He sneered, "Then let's wait and see. I came here today to tell you that the outcome is still uncertain. We'll see how it goes."
Seeing his arrogant departure, He Ning couldn't help but get angry. "Who does he think he is? If it weren't for insufficient evidence, he would have been in jail long ago! How dare he act so arrogantly in front of you."
"He won't be smug for long," Qing dismissed him, lowering her gaze and continuing to look at the documents in front of her.
"President Qing, there's something I don't understand... You have such a powerful backer behind you, why don't you use Si Zong's help to deal with President Hu?"
In theory, Si Yechen's power was overwhelming, and dealing with someone like President Hu shouldn't be a problem!