After it was over, Song Qinian was sent home by Gao Kunlun. Shen Chiyan had not returned all night.
Song Qinian didn't know how the cooperation was going and was very worried. Until Friday night, Song Qinian received a text message from Li Nanxun.
When Song Qinian saw the message, she was so excited that she almost jumped up. The Smith couple had finally chosen to cooperate with Chiyan.
That's great!
She had a hundred thousand yuan bonus and could finally go to the planning department!
Immediately after, she felt a little sad because she could no longer hug Shen Chiyan under the pretense of being a loving couple.
Soon, Song Qinian cheered up. She sent a WeChat message to Shen Keqin, "Qinqin, are you free tomorrow morning? I want to buy a car, can you help me look at it?"
Shen Keqin agreed without hesitation. The next morning, Shen Keqin, dressed in a red belted T-shirt and shorts, arrived to pick up Song Qinian in a red Ferrari.
"Sister-in-law, what kind of car do you want to buy? A sports car? A sedan? Or an SUV?"
"...Neither, I...just want to buy an electric scooter."
Shen Keqin was stunned, "What? An electric scooter?"
Song Qinian nodded and told Shen Keqin that she was going to work at Ding Sheng Group.
Before, when Shen Chiyan needed Song Qinian, she would go to the company, and occasional taxi fares didn't cost much.
Now that she had to go to work every day, she had to have a car.
She didn't have a driver's license, couldn't drive, and didn't have money to buy a car. An electric scooter was the best choice.
Moreover, electric scooters don't get stuck in traffic.
However, Shen Keqin thought Song Qinian buying a car was unnecessary.
"You're going to work, can't you just take my brother's car? Why do you need to buy a car separately?"
Song Qinian had made up her mind, and Shen Keqin couldn't do anything about it. The two drove their sports car to buy an electric scooter.
On Monday morning, Song Qinian rode her electric scooter to the company.
Yang Hongbin, the manager of the planning department, handed Song Qinian a labor contract.
"Secretary Song, starting today, you are a member of the planning department. The benefits of the planning department are different from those of the president's office. You can take a look."
Song Qinian's eyes lit up when she saw the full attendance bonus.
If she wasn't late or absent, she could receive a full attendance bonus of five thousand yuan every month.
Fortunately, she bought the electric scooter; she was determined to get this five thousand yuan.
"I understand. Thank you, Manager Yang."
Yang Hongbin smiled slightly, "Your situation is special. If you need any help, you can find me anytime."
Song Qinian knew that the "special" Yang Hongbin mentioned was her inability to speak. Although she couldn't speak, she didn't want others to treat her as an anomaly.
But the other party was well-intentioned, so Song Qinian smiled and nodded, "Okay, thank you, Manager Yang."
"Hey, did you guys hear? The President's mute assistant is coming to our department."
"What? She can't speak, why is she coming to our department? How can we communicate with her? We can't all learn sign language, can we?"
"Before, she relied on the President's favor and acted like a diva, often not coming to work. What's going on now?"
"Sisters, I ran into her in the parking lot when I came in today. Guess what I saw?"
Everyone gathered around, "Hey, tell us quickly..."
"She actually rode an electric scooter to work!"
"Ah, that's too shabby."
"It seems she was really dumped by the President. Humph, relying on beauty never lasts long."
"Exactly. A mute person wants to make it in our planning department? Dream on!"
A group of onlookers, after seeing Song Qinian come out of the manager's office, put on a different face.
Their faces were all smiles as they enthusiastically greeted Song Qinian and introduced themselves.
All morning, Song Qinian was busy dealing with them, her smile almost stiffening.
"Secretary Song, President Shen wants you to go to his office."
It wasn't until Li Nanxun's voice rang out that Song Qinian was rescued.
Standing at the entrance of the president's office, Song Qinian tidied her clothes and knocked on the door.
"Come in."
Song Qinian pushed the door open and saw Shen Chiyan working at his desk. Today, he was wearing a black shirt and a white tie.
White symbolized satisfaction, relaxation, or relief. Having secured the Smith couple, he should be in a good mood.
Song Qinian was also in a good mood because today she would finally get her bonus.
Shen Chiyan looked up and saw Song Qinian in a black professional suit with her hair tied in a low ponytail. She had light makeup on and looked very radiant and energetic.
Hmph, she seemed unaffected after he hadn't been home for a few days.
Or perhaps, she was hoping he wouldn't come home.
Seeing Shen Chiyan staring at her, Song Qinian felt a little nervous. This was the first time she had worn a professional suit, and she wasn't sure if it looked good.
She calmed herself down, gestured with her hands, and asked, "President Shen, what do you need me for?"
"The Smith couple's flight back to Italy is at three o'clock this afternoon. You'll accompany me to see them off."
Song Qinian nodded, looking at Shen Chiyan expectantly, her eyes sparkling.
"Alright, you can go out now!"
Song Qinian: "..."
The smile on Song Qinian's face instantly disappeared. He called her in just for this?
What about the bonus? Why didn't he mention it?
Was Shen Chiyan going to renege on his promise?
"Is there anything else?"
Song Qinian took a card out of her pocket and placed it on Shen Chiyan's desk. "I haven't touched the money in this card. I'm returning it to you."
"You didn't spend any of it?"
Song Qinian shook her head.
Song Qinian had originally planned to treat Daphne and Lu Yuzhu to dinner, but Lu Yuzhu, to show off her generosity, had paid for all the expenses for the entire day. Song Qinian hadn't had a chance to spend any money.
Shen Chiyan let out a soft snort, "You're quite something, getting Daphne to agree without spending a single cent."
Song Qinian took Shen Chiyan's words as a compliment and continued gesturing with some effort, "My task is complete. When will you give me the ten thousand yuan bonus you promised?"
Shen Chiyan's dark eyes scrutinized Song Qinian, "You don't want the three million, but only ten thousand?"
Song Qinian was stunned. Did Shen Chiyan intend to give her all three million?
Then she thought, what if he was testing her?
Regardless, she couldn't afford to offend the president on her first day at Ding Sheng Group.
"The three million was your working capital. The task is complete, so the money should be returned to you. The ten thousand is my bonus for completing the task, and that's all I want."
Song Qinian's expression was serious and sincere. Shen Chiyan couldn't tell if she was good at pretending or if he hadn't slept well recently, as he couldn't see through her.
"The bonus will be paid to you with your salary. Now, get out!"
With Shen Chiyan's assurance, Song Qinian felt relieved. She turned and left the office without any hesitation.
At two o'clock in the afternoon, Li Nanxun placed a bag of clothes on Song Qinian's desk. After Song Qinian changed in the restroom, she quietly took the elevator to the parking lot.
Seeing Song Qinian's furtive behavior, Shen Chiyan's brows furrowed tightly.
Was she that ashamed to be seen by him?