"Although Miss Shen's straightforwardness might seem a bit too candid, it's actually a good thing. After all, the most important quality in an assistant is to know how to keep secrets," Liang Xiaoyuan quickly stepped in to diffuse the situation, speaking beside Xia Zixuan.
Xia Zixuan burst into laughter, "Director Liang is right. I think the same way. But since Director Liang has already said all the good things, I'll ask you, Shen Tong, one question: what do you think is the most important quality for an assistant?"
Both Shen Tong and Liang Xiaoyuan breathed a sigh of relief.
"As an assistant, I think the most important thing is to manage oneself well. First, you need to manage your mouth, speak less, and do more. Secondly, you need to manage your..." Shen Tong began, methodically listing out what she had researched about the role of an assistant, especially an artist assistant.
"Do you think Miss Shen can be an assistant at Fengxing Entertainment?" Xia Zixuan asked, filled with curiosity about this candid girl. How could he be angry at her? Moreover, a girl who could get Liang Xiaoyuan to advocate for her must be special.
"Yes! Definitely!"
The others were no fools; seeing Liang Xiaoyuan consistently supporting Shen Tong and Xia Zixuan having a favorable impression of her, who would dare to oppose her hiring?
"Since everyone agrees, I have no objections either!" Xia Zixuan began packing up the documents on the table, then said to Shen Tong with a blank expression, "You can start working tomorrow!"
Shen Tong was ecstatic. She couldn't believe she had secured the job at Fengxing Entertainment in such an unexpected way.
"Really?" Shen Tong wanted to confirm once more.
"I never joke."
Xia Zixuan's cold tone pulled Shen Tong out of her joy. She watched Xia Zixuan and the others leave, deep in thought.
Liang Xiaoyuan waited until everyone had left before getting up and walking towards Shen Tong.
"Shen Tong, you really dare to say and do anything! Do you know who Xia Zixuan is?" Liang Xiaoyuan's tone was more concerned than reproachful.
"Of course I know. He's the General Manager of Fengxing Entertainment, the one who has the power over my fate," Shen Tong's direct tone made Liang Xiaoyuan realize his concern was unnecessary.
Seeing Shen Tong's smug expression, Liang Xiaoyuan wasn't angry but genuinely happy for her: "Look at you, all happy!"
"Of course I'm happy! A successful interview means a job, which means money!" Shen Tong grew more excited as she spoke.
Liang Xiaoyuan had grown accustomed to Shen Tong's obsession with money, so he smiled understandingly: "Congratulations."
Shen Tong patted Liang Xiaoyuan on the shoulder: "Actually, if there's anyone I should thank for today's successful interview, it's you. Without your help, Xia Zixuan wouldn't have looked at my resume."
"Of course, do you know who I am?" Liang Xiaoyuan said proudly, lifting his head.
"Why are you so immodest?" Shen Tong asked, watching Liang Xiaoyuan with amusement.
"Learned it from you!" Liang Xiaoyuan retorted without hesitation.
"I'm not like you..." Just then, Shen Tong's phone rang, interrupting their banter. She stepped out to take the call.
Liang Xiaoyuan checked his watch and gestured that he had to leave, then exited the office.
"Tongtong, have you passed your interview?" Fang Xiaoxi's voice came from the other end of the phone.
"Of course, I passed! Do you think a small assistant interview could defeat me?" Shen Tong replied proudly.
"Wow! That's amazing!" Fang Xiaoxi screamed in excitement.
Shen Tong quickly moved the phone away from her ear to avoid Fang Xiaoxi's shrieks. After ten seconds, she spoke again: "Xiaoxi, calm down, will you?"
"I'm just so happy! This is the only good news I've had since becoming Chen Xiaoyong's assistant. To celebrate, I'm treating you to dinner tonight! I'll be off work soon, so wait for me at the elevator!"
After hanging up, Shen Tong went to wait by the elevator, as Fang Xiaoxi instructed.
The elevator doors opened, revealing a sharply defined face—Xia Zixuan.
"Hello, General Manager Xia!" Shen Tong greeted him promptly.
Xia Zixuan nodded to acknowledge her greeting, then walked away.
Watching his tall figure disappear, Shen Tong shook her head: "Just because he's tall and handsome doesn't mean he can be so arrogant. Doesn't his face get tired from always having the same expression?"
This girl with the X-shaped legs is definitely not as simple as she seems. Her bluntness actually makes her more unpredictable. And Liang Xiaoyuan seems to be helping her at every turn, so they must know each other. This girl's entry into the company promises interesting times ahead, Xia Zixuan thought, feeling even more intrigued.
Soon, Fang Xiaoxi emerged from the elevator.
"Shen Tong, I saw a huge line of people still waiting to interview for the assistant positions when I left. How did you finish so quickly?" Fang Xiaoxi asked, puzzled.
Shen Tong replied mysteriously: "Because... I used a cheat!"
"A cheat? What do you mean?" Fang Xiaoxi was even more confused.
Shen Tong pushed her towards the exit: "I'm starving! Let's go eat first, and I'll tell you all about it!"
"Okay!" Fang Xiaoxi agreed quickly, seeing how hungry Shen Tong was. "You better eat a lot tonight. This is a huge occasion!"
"I'm going to have a feast and reward myself properly!" Shen Tong nodded enthusiastically.
"You know, when you told me you passed the interview, I felt like flowers were blooming in my heart. I was so happy! After seeing Chen Xiaoyong's face every day, I desperately needed something good to happen, or I'd go crazy!" Fang Xiaoxi said, her emotions rising.
"Is Chen Xiaoyong really that awful?" Shen Tong asked, curious. People like that were rare these days.
Fang Xiaoxi nodded vigorously: "Absolutely! I've only told you the half of it!"
Just then, Fang Xiaoxi's phone rang.
"Hello, Supervisor Wang, what's the matter?" Fang Xiaoxi asked respectfully.
"Fang Xiaoxi, Deputy General Manager Xia asked me to inform you that you are no longer Chen Xiaoyong's assistant," the voice on the other end said.
This was simply a bolt from out the blue. Though Fang Xiaoxi disliked Chen Xiaoyong, she couldn't afford to lose her job!
"Supervisor Wang, please tell me what I did wrong. I can't afford to lose this job!" Fang Xiaoxi pleaded.
Supervisor Wang sounded a bit helpless: "Xiaoxi, can you let me finish? You're no longer Chen Xiaoyong's assistant because Deputy General Manager Xia wants you to be Xie Sangyan's assistant."
"What?" Fang Xiaoxi was stunned. Not only had she not been fired, but she was also being promoted to assist Xie Sangyan, a much better artist.
Supervisor Wang was happy for her: "Starting today, you're Xie Sangyan's assistant!"
As soon as Fang Xiaoxi hung up, she hugged Shen Tong and screamed: "Shen Tong, today is a double celebration! You passed your interview, and I'm finally free from Chen Xiaoyong!"
Covering her ears, Shen Tong jumped around with Fang Xiaoxi, just as happy. Liang Xiaoyuan, you've helped me so much this time.