whonovel Chapter 338 - 185: Recruitment and Picking up the Car
Chapter 338 - 185: Recruitment and Picking up the Car
[Current operations position is high-stress and low-pay, which has led to thoughts of job-hopping. Prefers a less demanding job, such as a secretarial role.
About to be engaged to her boyfriend, but negotiations over factors like the bride price and housing have stalled. Urgently needs to secure a stable job.
Meticulous, highly logical, with some obsessive-compulsive tendencies. Proficient with office software, possesses outstanding communication and coordination skills, and has passed the IELTS English exam.]
[Secretarial Position Match: 78%]
[Recruitment Success Rate: 96%]
[Extend an offer?]
Third Place Scholar Sister?!
Seeing Xu Lei’s profile, the first thing that surprised Lin Shen wasn’t any of the other details, but the fact that she was about to get engaged!
’She never mentioned that, did she?’
Lin Shen recalled his daily interactions with Xu Lei from before he quit.
Given her looks and that "unique" aura of hers, it wasn’t surprising she had a boyfriend.
’But if I hire her as my secretary, will it ruin her relationship with her boyfriend?’
Putting himself in the boyfriend’s shoes, Lin Shen knew he would never let his own girlfriend work as a secretary for a young boss around the same age.
It wasn’t a matter of trust. Over time, rifts and conflicts would naturally develop between a couple in that situation.
It was even more terrifying than a long-distance relationship!
’Still, you have to admit, Xu Lei really is perfect for the secretary role!’
’She’s like a better-built version of that little girl, just with a plainer face.’
After a moment’s hesitation, Lin Shen ultimately decided to extend the invitation to Xu Lei.
’Besides, I don’t have any ulterior motives. If she does, it just proves she and her boyfriend aren’t that serious about each other.’
It takes two to tango.
The saying was a bit cynical, but there was some truth to it.
Lin Shen finished drafting the general salary range and company information, then sent the offer to Xu Lei.
Across from him, Lin Ping, who had already finished her meal and paid the bill, waited quietly. Her expression showed no trace of boredom or displeasure; instead, it was filled with a subtle affection.
She knew how busy Lin Shen was with work and that he often had things to deal with, so she had long since developed this thoughtful habit.
"Let’s go."
Seeing that it was about time, Lin Shen stood up and smiled.
"We’re going to the dealership."
"Are you planning to get a new car?"
Lin Ping wasn’t particularly surprised. In fact, she thought he was long overdue for a new car.
After all, the Jaguar didn’t quite fit his current status.
However, Lin Shen didn’t tell her the real reason for their trip, just giving her a mysterious smile.
"You’ll find out when we get there. Come on."
?
Lin Ping blinked, but she didn’t dwell on it.
Just being by Lin Shen’s side was enough to make her happy.
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「12:45 PM.」
In the cubicles of Pet Guardian Home’s Marketing Team One, several female employees were eating lunch and gossiping about the latest office drama.
"Hey! Did you guys hear? President Qin is resigning!"
"Resigning? For real? Why?"
"Why else? It’s all because that new damn old hag is stirring up trouble! She insisted on those job rotations that messed up the whole company structure, making everyone’s workload several times heavier!"
"Fucking hell! President Qin might be a bit aloof, but she’s incredibly competent! If things got so bad she quit, this company is probably not going to last much longer."
"Whatever. I’ve just been slacking off lately, waiting to get laid off so I can collect severance pay, hehe! By the way, Leilei, have you figured out your next move?"
The female colleagues turned their attention to Xu Lei, who was busy replying to messages on her phone.
"I remember, aren’t you getting married to your boyfriend soon? When’s the wedding? I’ll make sure to clear my schedule to be your bridesmaid!"
"What marriage? We just had another fight."
Xu Lei put down her phone, sighing as she brought a mouthful of rice to her lips with her chopsticks.
"He won’t agree to a bride price of 188,000. He insists I’ve been spending too much time on Xiaohongshu and that his family is only willing to offer 38,000."
"What? But aren’t you contributing a car worth 200,000 as part of the dowry? And he still won’t agree to that?"
Her colleague fanned the flames.
"Has your boyfriend bought an apartment in Modu?"
"An apartment? Don’t make me laugh! He says he has a house his family built back in his village and wants me to move back there with him to get married."
Xu Lei complained indignantly.
"I worked so hard to get a job in Modu, and he expects me to just pack up and leave? If that was the case, why didn’t I just go to college and find a job near home? Why did I have to come all the way to Modu just to torture myself?"
"Exactly!"
her colleague chimed in.
"We came to Modu to try and move up in the world."
"I remember, isn’t his family from the mountains? You can’t marry into that! You’ll be stuck there for the rest of your life! He needs to at least buy a place near Modu! It doesn’t matter if he gets a mortgage or pays in full—he has to have property!"
"He’s not willing. What can I do?"
Just as Xu Lei was at her wit’s end, an email suddenly popped up in her inbox.
"Hold on, I need to check an email."
Xu Lei clicked it open, her expression faltering for a moment.
"Dear Ms. Xu Lei,"
"Thank you for your interest in our company. After a careful review of your resume, we believe you are a strong match for the Assistant to the President position and would like to formally invite you for an interview."
"Our company is..."
"Base Salary: Starting at 15,000; Performance Bonus: Assessed based on performance, no less than 3,000/month; Transportation Stipend: 1,000/month; Meal Stipend: 1,000/month"
"Interview Time: Wednesday, September 9"
"Interview Location: Shennan Pet Society Main Store"
"Contact Person: President Lin"
"Contact Number: 1******7946"
"Company Name: Shennan Pet Service Co., Ltd."
’An interview invitation?’
After reading the entire email, Xu Lei was stunned.
’Did I even apply to this company?’