Tong Anan calculated the time and finished her meal quickly, taking only about 20 minutes.
She was a little scared. As a newcomer, if she was seen having breakfast with the CEO, others might think she had ulterior motives. So, after finishing her meal, she didn't wait for Jiang Jingyu, wanting to bid him farewell.
"Mr. Jiang, I'm full. Please eat slowly. I'm going back to work now."
Seeing that the restaurant was getting more crowded, Jiang Jingyu somewhat understood her. However, there was something he had been holding back from doing.
"I'm also full, let's go together."
Did this mean she had to take the elevator down with him? Tong Anan's heart pounded. What did the CEO mean? Wasn't he afraid of rumors about him and an intern?
Then again, he was the high-and-mighty CEO, how could he possibly be involved with an intern? Even if others saw them, they wouldn't overthink it. Tong Anan, Tong Anan, you really dare to imagine! Thinking this way, she became bolder.
As they entered the elevator, Jiang Jingyu took out his phone. "Let's add each other on WeChat."
"Ah?"
"To be honest, my appetite has been poor lately. Eating alone feels like chewing wax. It's quite delicious with you. No other intentions, just that we can eat together again if there's a chance."
"Okay," Tong Anan quickly brought up her QR code.
After adding each other on WeChat, they arrived at the CEO's office. Jiang Jingyu didn't ask her to come out; instead, he pressed the button for the sales department floor.
"Go back to work, goodbye."
Back in the CEO's office, the first thing Jiang Jingyu did was check Tong Anan's WeChat Moments. She hadn't locked it or set it to disappear after three days, a month, or half a year, but her posting frequency was very low. In the four to five years since she started using WeChat, she had only posted just over 20 times. Most were casual shots of streets, scenery, and occasionally a photo with friends. The topmost post was of the two desserts from last night, with the accompanying text being just two simple words: "Commemoration."
Commemoration. Jiang Jingyu repeated the words in his mind, finding them to be very fitting.
As soon as work began, Tong Anan sent yesterday's interview records to her department supervisor via WeChat file. The department supervisor then forwarded a copy to each of the interviewed VIPs. Jiang Jingyu read through everyone's interview records. When he saw Tong Anan's, as expected, it was much longer than everyone else's. She must have stayed up late last night, and her writing skills were profound. She had rephrased and reorganized much of his language, making it sound very insightful, almost ready for publication. He was very satisfied. Moreover, Tong Anan's summary was excellent, quoting ancient figures to derive deeper meanings. He thought to himself that even if she couldn't stay in the sales position, such talent should be transferred to another department. For her writing abilities alone, the Zhan Group should have a place for her.
Therefore, Jiang Jingyu personally replied to the department supervisor, asking him to select Tong Anan's piece for the group's official WeChat account feature. This feature was usually handled by Human Resources, so when an employee from his own department, especially a newcomer, gained prominence, the supervisor was overjoyed. He quickly agreed, informed HR, and then shared the good news with International Marketing. He specifically praised Tong Anan, saying that her rigorous and serious attitude had earned her praise from the CEO right from the start. He encouraged everyone to work hard, stating that the future of the department depended on these newcomers. Everyone listened with excitement, but also with a touch of jealousy towards Tong Anan. Among the new recruits, she had the lowest educational background and appeared the most meek. They had initially thought she lacked competitive advantage, but she had unexpectedly made a stunning debut.
Praised by her supervisor, Tong Anan became even more motivated. She immersed herself in the internal materials, eager to familiarize herself with the business and engage with it as soon as possible. However, truly understanding the business of the Zhan Group was not easy. For many product-related technical aspects, without explanations, and lacking practical experience, she couldn't grasp them solely through written text. Furthermore, since she was involved in international marketing and had to translate them into English, it was even more challenging. Tong Anan had almost no time to think about anything else. When she encountered something she didn't understand, she would sketch it and then consult Anna. Simultaneously, she had to constantly refer to dictionaries. Her workday passed very busily.
Before she knew it, it was time to leave work. Everyone began gathering their belongings and leaving, and she was the last one remaining. After finishing the page she was reading, organizing all the materials, locking them up, and shutting down her computer, she put her dictionary into her bag, planning to memorize a few more words on her commute. Once everything was done, her phone vibrated twice. She grabbed it and started reading her messages as she walked out. The moment she opened the message, she was surprised again. The message was from Jiang Jingyu. His WeChat avatar was a photo of snow-covered mountains, and his name was simply "Yu." He asked if Tong Anan had left yet, saying he hadn't left either.
Tong Anan didn't know what he needed, so she quickly replied, "I haven't left yet. Is there something, Mr. Jiang?"
"Nothing much. I read your interview notes today, and the summary at the end was excellent. I've heard of two of the allusions, but I don't know their specific meanings. Can you explain them to me?"
The boss was so eager to learn and not ashamed to ask. Tong Anan was flattered. "Of course. Please wait a moment, let me organize them after I get back and send them to you, okay?"
"That would be too troublesome, wouldn't it? You'd have to work overtime again. Anyway, I'm about to leave too, let's talk while we walk."
So, did this mean she would have to ride in his car with him? Before Tong Anan could figure out how to ask him, Jiang Jingyu sent a location. It was his exclusive parking spot in the underground garage, asking Tong Anan to wait for him there. Tong Anan dared not delay and took the elevator to the underground garage. Soon, Jiang Jingyu arrived. After not seeing each other for only eight hours, as they met again, they exchanged smiles, feeling like old friends reuniting. They got into the car from opposite sides, fastened their seatbelts, and Jiang Jingyu casually asked her how her day was.
"It was good, I was familiarizing myself with product materials. But I didn't understand a lot, and translating them into English was very difficult for me, so I was constantly looking up information. Time seemed to fly by. I hadn't grasped anything yet, and it was already time to leave."
Jiang Jingyu expertly drove the car out, looking ahead as he replied, "You haven't had any prior exposure to the company's products. It's normal to find it difficult to understand when you start by just looking at the materials. Tomorrow, let's arrange for you interns to personally visit the factory to see how the products are actually made and why they are made that way. It might be much better than reading books."
Tong Anan's eyes sparkled with surprise.