"Hello, this is the front desk. Please connect me to the Chairman's office."
Sheng Jiangchen, who had to return to work before his three-month wedding leave was even over and had been busy ever since, rubbed his temples. "This is the President's Office, not the Chairman's office."
He was still the president? He felt that even a receptionist had more prestige and a better future than him.
At least no one coveted the receptionist's position.
"Oh, did I dial incorrectly?"
The researcher temporarily filling in at the front desk looked at the phone book and muttered, "No, you didn't. Hello, could you please inform President Sheng or President Qin that they need to go to the Chairman's office? A Ms. Rong Jin wants to see her. This Ms. Rong is wearing traditional white clothing and carrying a sword. She looks like she's here to cause trouble."
Sheng Jiangchen: "...Wait!"
He hung up the phone, letting out an enraged roar as he went to find Zhu Li, while simultaneously asking the person next to him why the front desk staff would be so unruly.
His assistant, who had followed him from Shengwei Entertainment, also looked quite innocent. "President Sheng, for security reasons, all entry-level staff were replaced by soldiers recruited by Professor Sheng. Recently, with crises breaking out everywhere, they all left. We had no one to work at the front desk, so we had to temporarily pull people from the lab. Since the front desk doesn't have much work, they can multitask. Please bear with it."
Their company's nature was special. They didn't sell any products to ordinary customers and had almost no business dealings with other companies. The front desk was essentially a nominal position. People could work at the front desk while doing other things. Since they were working so hard, what more could they ask for?
Sheng Jiangchen felt utterly speechless, and his footsteps became significantly heavier.
As he approached Zhu Li's office, he noticed the door was not closed at all. A voice he found extremely irritating came from inside.
"Chairman Gu, I believe that in terms of management talent, as well as foresight in intelligence and manufacturing, I have an advantage over President Sheng. If you intend to refuse me, at least give me a reason that can convince me."
"The reason is that your arrogant demeanor is irritating!"
He pushed the door open and glared fiercely at Quan Shaocheng. "Weren't you going to inherit the family business? Why are you here again?"
Quan Shaocheng gave him a faint smile. Although it appeared elegant and gentle, Sheng Jiangchen only felt hypocrisy. He said, "In this world, no one knows what tomorrow will bring. I want to do something more meaningful. Also, Jiangchen, your uncle and I are good friends. By seniority, you should call me uncle." Sudan Novel Network.
Sheng Jiangchen rolled his eyes. "Look in the mirror and see how old you look. Uncle? If I call you that, would you dare to accept it?"
Quan Shaocheng's expression remained unchanged. "If you dare to call me, I dare to accept."
Sheng Jiangchen was so angry he wanted to rush up and hit him.
"What happened?"
Sheng Jiangchen shifted his gaze. "There's a Ms. Rong downstairs who wants to see you. The front desk said she's carrying a sword and looks like she's here to cause trouble."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Li's expression turned somewhat strange.
She looked at Quan Shaocheng and decided to resolve this matter first.
"Mr. Quan, you are very capable, but as he said, I cannot afford you. Please leave."
"I can obey any of your commands."
"Then leave quickly," Zhu Li said impatiently.
Quan Shaocheng sensed her mood. With his emotional intelligence, he wouldn't have pressed the issue if it were any other time. But today, he was very persistent.
"This is not a reason that can convince me."
"I don't like the look of you," Zhu Li said, glancing at Zhu Chongyan, who looked somewhat lost nearby. "My husband doesn't like you either. Your presence will cause us trouble, so please leave quickly."
She probably understood Quan Shaocheng's strange behavior towards her.
Before Gu Yingrong's rebirth, the true destined partner that the original host later met was Quan Shaocheng.
Unfortunately, she was not the original host, nor did she have any intention of "rekindling their past."
With the conversation reaching this point, no matter how unwilling Quan Shaocheng was, he could only turn and leave.
He was not someone who liked to pester people. However, when he heard about this person abroad, he had a feeling that they were meant to have something significant. This feeling intensified upon meeting her, which was why he had volunteered.
He hadn't expected such a complete rejection.
"Let Rong Jin come up."
Sheng Jiangchen acknowledged and went to call the front desk.
Upon hearing this news, Rong Jin's excited expression was almost visible. She carried her long sword and took the elevator, following the front desk's instructions, happily heading to see Zhu Li.
The elevator stopped. Sheng Jiangchen was standing at the door to see her off. Upon seeing her, he immediately said, "Ms. Rong, right? Please wait a moment, I'll take you to see Chairman Gu right away."
Rong Jin's eyes looked towards the other end of the corridor. "Where is my sister? I'll go by myself."
Sheng Jiangchen was somewhat speechless about her familiarity. He didn't respond but said to Quan Shaocheng, "Young Master Quan, please leave. Don't come here again for no reason."
Quan Shaocheng saw his smug demeanor and felt a rare pang of annoyance.
He got into the elevator, and the doors closed between them, separating their confrontational gazes.
Sheng Jiangchen, having achieved his petty victory, turned to Rong Jin and said, "Ms. Rong, this way, please."
Rong Jin followed him and soon saw the family of three in the office.
She first surveyed Zhu Li's workspace, then her gaze fell on Zhu Chongyan, who was playing with the baby. She said sourly, "Before, when Sister handled affairs in the Divine Palace, she never let anyone accompany her. Now she lets him... He truly is more important than me."
"Don't compare yourself to him," Zhu Li said with no pleasant expression. "You'll only humiliate yourself."
Rong Jin's face changed, and her expression became a little dejected.
Zhu Chongyan, however, was not as hostile towards Rong Jin. He still had a dreamlike feeling about their first encounter. On their second meeting, Rong Jin, out of consideration for the baby, had shown him some kindness. So, at this moment, he smiled at Rong Jin.
He greeted her with a smile and then continued to entertain the baby.
"Is there something you need from me?"
With a "clang," she placed the long sword on the desk.
Zhu Li frowned. "What is this?"
"I took it from a fake."
Zhu Li, recalling previous events, immediately understood who she was referring to.
"Why did she go to see you?"
"She wants my heart," Rong Jin said, pointing to her chest. "The heart you gave me, Sister, she wants to take it."
Zhu Li's frown deepened. She was beginning to not understand Rong Jin's words.
Her heart.
Did she not have a heart?
She felt herself. The "thump-thump" sounds were so steady and strong; it was the sound of her heart beating.
Why would Rong Jin say that she had given her heart to her?
"Sister, that imposter will definitely come to find you. You must be careful."
She glanced at Zhu Chongyan and the baby nearby and pouted. "And them, you must be careful too."
"Thank you for the reminder." Zhu Chongyan smiled kindly at her. Seeing her gaze fall on the baby, he handed the baby to her. "You like her very much. Would you like to hold her?"