"Xia Qingtian, please start with a brief self-introduction," the lead interviewer asked as part of the routine.
"Okay, good morning to all the interviewers. I am Xia Qingtian, currently studying in the Finance department at Z University…" Xia Qingtian began her self-introduction with a slight smile, while observing the three interviewers.
The lead interviewer in the center was an unfamiliar face, appearing to be around thirty years old. He wore a neutral expression, giving off a strictly business-like demeanor.
To the lead interviewer's right sat the person Xia Qingtian had mistaken for Mr. Gu before. He seemed to be the actual CEO's special assistant at Gu's Entertainment.
And to the lead interviewer's left was Xia Shang, who had been trying to smile at Xia Qingtian, constantly restraining himself from doing so, resulting in a peculiar and slightly alarming expression.
"What do you think your advantages are for joining Gu's Entertainment?" the lead interviewer inquired after Xia Qingtian's self-introduction.
"I believe my experience is definitely not as extensive as others. However, precisely because I don't have too many established professional frameworks, I have an advantage in terms of broadening my thinking. Perhaps working with a mature company like Gu's Entertainment and an experienced project team could lead to new collisions and spark different inspirations."
Xia Qingtian answered meticulously, doing her best to mitigate her disadvantages.
"That's quite good. Do you have any questions?" the lead interviewer turned to the two beside him.
The one on the right was Assistant Lin, Mr. Gu's aide, a truly influential figure he couldn't afford to offend.
The one on the left was a genius technician recommended by the technical department, with a way of thinking that deviated entirely from normal people, making him unable to grasp it.
The lead interviewer felt utterly exhausted.
"Do you understand office software? Basic document organization, basic operations for online meetings, and some time planning for itinerary arrangements," Assistant Lin asked, looking at Xia Qingtian.
"I only understand the more basic aspects," Xia Qingtian replied. "However, I can learn if needed."
"I have no further questions," Assistant Lin nodded.
This was someone Mr. Gu wanted, so he just needed to go through the motions and confirm it shortly.
"You…" Xia Shang looked at Xia Qingtian, hesitated, and then asked, "Did you have a full breakfast?"
"Huh?" Xia Qingtian blinked in surprise, then nodded. "I ate enough."
"It's good that you ate enough," Xia Shang nodded seriously. "I have no further questions either."
The lead interviewer and Assistant Lin simultaneously looked at Xia Shang. In previous interviews, Xia Shang had only asked questions related to programming languages. What was this?
Assistant Lin's mouth twitched slightly. Xia Shang was being more lenient than he was!
This was going too far!
After her interview, Xia Qingtian walked out of Conference Room Three. The others immediately gathered around her. Li Xiaoxiao quickly asked, "How was it? Were you nervous? Did you feel pressured?"
"No, it was pretty normal," Xia Qingtian said with a dry laugh. "The questions were all quite simple and routine."
"Huh?" Everyone looked at each other, their faces filled with incomprehension.
Were they not in the same interview?
"Please, all interviewees, take a short break. After our interviewers have deliberated, we will officially notify you of your interview results," a staff member said before entering Conference Room Three.
Inside Conference Room Three, a lively discussion was underway.
"I think everyone was quite excellent. Zhong Qiming is very enthusiastic and would be a good fit for our creative department. And Xia Qingtian, she…" The lead interviewer's words were interrupted.
"Xia Qingtian will be assigned to the Assistant department," Assistant Lin stated seriously. This was a special instruction from Mr. Gu.
"Xia Qingtian will be assigned to the Technical department," Xia Shang immediately said. Meeting new people put too much pressure on him; he felt more comfortable staying with Qingtian.
"Xia Qingtian doesn't know programming. What would she do in the Technical department?" Assistant Lin asked Xia Shang.
"She… she ate properly, and that's very important!" Xia Shang said with a stern face, but his words left the other two speechless.
"However, Xia Qingtian's thinking and creativity are not restricted. Wouldn't it be more suitable for her to come to the Creative department…" the lead interviewer said hesitantly. "She isn't very familiar with office software, only basic aspects, and certainly not programming… this…"
"The recording is only for three days. Whether it's programming or creativity, since we cannot create accurate value in such a short time, it doesn't matter. However, our Assistant department is severely understaffed," Assistant Lin said, getting up. "In fact, I've already had someone input Xia Qingtian's information into the Assistant department. You can choose the remaining people first."
"Ah? How cunning…" Xia Shang hadn't expected this. His eyes widened, and his normally eerie expression suddenly gained a touch of naive cuteness.
"Sigh… my head hurts…" The lead interviewer held his forehead with one hand. He couldn't afford to offend either of them. This recording was truly exhausting.
Fortunately, there was editing and no live broadcast, otherwise…
Sigh…
With Xia Qingtian's position finalized, the rest of the placements proceeded much faster.
The staff also went to the rest area to officially announce the interview results to the guests.
"First of all, congratulations to all guests for passing the interview. Next, we will inform you of your assigned departments and the temporary mentors who will lead you during the next three days of internship."
"Li Xiaoxiao, Fureiya, congratulations to both of you for being assigned to the Creative department."
"Wu Hailong, Qiu Xinxue, congratulations to both of you for being assigned to the Technical department."
"Zhong Qiming, Xia Qingtian, congratulations to both of you for being assigned to the Assistant department."
Hearing this result, a hint of doubt flashed in Fureiya's eyes. Hadn't she already demonstrated her programming skills and practical experience during the interview?
Why was she placed in the Creative department?
Even if she were in the Assistant department, she could create opportunities to access core technology. The Creative department?
It was utterly preposterous!
No wonder Country Z's technology was so backward; they were all incompetent fools!
The expressions of the others were not entirely natural when they heard the results, but they still clapped and put on a happy facade.
The temporary mentors leading everyone were the three interviewers from before.
Upon seeing Xia Shang as her temporary mentor, Qiu Xinxue's smile completely froze.
What on earth was going on? Was this a joke?
Xia Qingtian looked at Assistant Lin, also feeling a sense of unease.
Could it be that Assistant Lin didn't know about her falling out with Mr. Gu yet?
Or perhaps, Mr. Gu was the one instructing Assistant Lin to torment her?
Thinking this, Xia Qingtian's mood became increasingly complicated.