Inside the main hall on the first floor of Zhuo Sheng, two receptionists were whispering to each other while tidying the papers on their desks.
"Did you see the trending news this morning?"
"Are you talking about that Rubik's Cube prodigy Shen Zishuo who went viral on Moments yesterday?"
"Yes, yes, him."
"I saw it. I never expected that such a handsome and talented little cutie would turn out to be an illegitimate child."
"Yeah. He just became popular on Moments yesterday, and today such negative news about him is exposed. How sad he would be if he saw it himself."
"What a cute and handsome child. And he's a triplet, the other two must be as beautiful as him. How did he become an illegitimate child?"
"Wait a minute." The first receptionist, named Gao Lu, suddenly took out her phone, looked closely at the photo in the news, and then handed it to the other person.
"Lily, don't you think this child looks very similar to the child who came to find our CEO a few months ago?"
"Which one? I don't remember," Lily blinked, not immediately recalling.
"The first time, he came alone. You weren't here then, but I told you about it later. The second time, three of them came, two boys and one girl, triplets. They directly called our CEO 'Daddy.' Don't you remember?" Gao Lu's eyes lit up, looking at her with some excitement.
"Oh. I remember now. You're talking about those three little darlings. Let me see."
Lily quickly took the phone from her, looked closely, widened her eyes, and whispered, covering her mouth, "They really do look alike. Could the wealthy magnate reported in the news be our CEO?"
Gao Lu scrolled down the news further. "I've seen this woman too. The first time, when that little boy came to find our CEO, she was the one who brought two police officers to pick up the child."
Front desk receptionists in companies were generally chosen for their strong memory and excellent communication skills, and Zhuo Sheng was no exception.
Crucially, their appearances were all related to the CEO, making them easier to remember.
"Oh my god! If that's the case, then the magnate in the news is indeed our CEO. But aren't they the CEO's children? How… how did they become illegitimate children?"
"Shhh— speak a little quieter. Last time those three children appeared, Assistant Zhao specifically instructed us not to spread rumors, and the CEO has not made this matter public. So…"
Just then, Zhao Ze's voice sounded from behind them, "What are you two gossiping about? Not working properly!"
Hearing this, the two were startled and their bodies trembled.
Gao Lu reacted quickly, immediately putting her phone away and hiding it behind her back.
"N-nothing, we were just discussing a movie we watched last night."
"Oh? Is that so? It better be." Zhao Ze's face was cold as he walked up to them with his hands behind his back. "I'm telling you both, don't gossip about matters that are not your concern in the company.
Don't end up losing your jobs without even knowing why."
"Yes, yes, yes. Assistant Qin is right." The two female receptionists, frightened, bowed and curtsied to him.
"Hmph." Zhao Ze snorted and walked towards the main entrance.
Just as they were patting their chests, thinking they had passed this hurdle, Zhao Ze returned.
"You said you were discussing a movie just now, but that's not allowed either. It's working hours now.
You two standing here represent the company's image. How can you discuss things unrelated to work during working hours?
This is a warning for both of you. If this happens again, I will notify the human resources department to replace you."
After speaking, Zhao Ze glared at them again before turning and leaving.
The two female receptionists trembled nervously. After exchanging glances, they stood up straight, put on smiles, and dared not communicate any further.
Inside Ankang Hospital, Qin Xiuzhi was half-reclining on the bed, receiving an IV drip.
Jiang Jie had just finished washing clothes and returned to the ward door. As she was about to open it, Qin Xuelan called out to her from behind, "Jiang Jie."
The two of them originally worked at Zhuo Sheng and were also good friends.
Although Jiang Jie later married Qin Xiuzhi, and in fact, Jiang Jie was several years younger than Qin Xuelan, they had always called each other by their names.
"Xuelan, you're here." Jiang Jie's face lit up with a smile upon seeing her.
Qin Xuelan quickly walked over, linked her arm through Jiang Jie's, and pulled her aside, whispering, "Did you see the news about that woman this morning?"
"I saw it. It wouldn't be…" Jiang Jie's heart skipped a beat, and she immediately guessed something from Qin Xuelan's expression.
"Shhh—" Qin Xuelan nodded, stopping her from speaking further. "Did you show that news article to my brother?"