Chapter 341 allows us to delve deeper
Um, this is a bit tricky.
Seeing Zhou Mubin about to leave, the HR manager chased after him and said, "Attorney Zhou, why don't you tell me your requirements, and I'll screen candidates according to your specifications?"
Zhou Mubin stopped and began to speak seriously, “Women, not necessarily graduates of prestigious universities, preferably with more than ten years of work experience, with priority given to those with law firm experience. Don’t be all smiles and laughter all the time, maintain a serious demeanor in the workplace, be morally upright, have no messy private life, and be able to speak at least two foreign languages.”
The HR manager added, "Does it have to be long, straight, black hair, and the skirt has to be below the knee? It would be even better if you like to wear a low ponytail?"
Zhou Mubin nodded. "That's right."
Watching Zhou Mubin's departing figure, the HR manager cursed inwardly.
Isn't this describing Assistant Cui?
Even if she gathered all the talented people in the world, it wouldn't matter; there's only one Cui Xiao in the world.
One sigh, two sighs, three sighs.
This is too difficult, as difficult as ascending to heaven.
At the same time, she quietly walked up to her and complained, "Manager, isn't Lawyer Zhou making things a bit difficult for you? Where are we going to find another Assistant Cui?"
Look, anyone with eyes can see that Zhou Mubin isn't looking for an assistant, but for Cui Xiao.
"Sigh, the boss's orders are law, let's keep searching."
"If Assistant Cui had a younger sister, we wouldn't be in such a miserable situation."
Back in the office, the HR manager sent Cui Xiao a message.
[Assistant Cui, are you sure you don't want to go back to the law firm? Attorney Zhou said he's willing to offer you ten times your previous annual salary. Aren't you tempted?]
At that moment, Cui Xiao was accompanying President Hou to a business event. She sat to the side and replied to a message.
Not interested.
Is it a lack of interest in the law firm, or in Attorney Zhou himself?
Cui Xiao looked at the screen and replied with a few words: "I have a boyfriend. I'll introduce you to him another day."
The HR manager was dumbfounded. In short, Cui Xiao had a crush on Zhou Mubin, and she was so humble to the core. How could she suddenly have a boyfriend?
Congratulations! But do you have any sisters? You could introduce them to work at our law firm.
Cui Xiao's expression was indifferent, but if you looked closely, you could see a subtle hint of restraint in her beautiful brows.
My dad only has one daughter, me.
Sensing something was off about Cui Xiao's tone, the other person quickly replied, "It's alright then, you go ahead with your work, we'll chat later."
Cui Xiao frowned, and after a long while, she returned to normal.
In less than a morning, the news that Cui Xiao had a boyfriend spread like wildfire.
Zhou Mubin was planning to have lunch when he heard people talking about it as he left his office.
"Assistant Cui really has a boyfriend. She said it herself, so it can't be false."
"Oh no, really? Didn't Cui Xiao like our Zhou Lu? Has she fallen for someone else?"
"It's not appropriate to say she fell in love with someone else. Cui Xiao likes Zhou Lu, but Zhou Lu has never cared about her. Any woman would be heartbroken if she was treated coldly for eleven years."
"Yes, yes, yes, 'disheartened' is a more accurate description. But then again, our Attorney Zhou has managed to find a satisfactory assistant for so long, could he be waiting for Cui Xiao to come back?"
"Is there any need to say it? It's obvious. But she has a boyfriend now and is the secretary-general of the East Asia Group. She wouldn't be stupid enough to come back to our law firm."
"You know what, you really have to admit, Assistant Cui really stood up for himself this time..."
Then, a chilling voice rang out, "Have you said enough?"
The group turned around in unison, and Zhou Mubin was standing right behind them. Their faces turned pale with fright, and they lowered their heads, not daring to speak.
Zhou Mubin glanced at them and said, "If I ever hear you talking about this again, get out of here and go home."
After saying that, he strode out of the law firm.
Zhou Mubin got into the car. He had originally planned to go out for dinner, but now he had no appetite at all.
He gripped the steering wheel with one hand and slammed his fist down on it.
After a long pause, Zhou Mubin slowly took out his phone and dialed a number.
At this moment, Cui Xiao is communicating fluently in a foreign language with a potential client. The blond, blue-eyed man admires Cui Xiao, and as he gets to know her better, the light in his eyes changes.
The man approached Cui Xiao with a half-smile, "Miss Cui, I admire you and hope to get to know you better."
Having gone beyond the safe distance, Cui Xiao clearly felt a little uncomfortable. She moved her body, but the man grabbed her thigh.
Cui Xiao's fingers tightened suddenly, but she maintained a professional smile on her face, though the smile didn't reach her eyes.
Her voice was half an octave lower than before, but it carried an undeniable firmness: "Mr. Pete, perhaps maintaining a suitable distance in communication would allow us to advance our work more efficiently."
Pete was clearly taken aback by her directness. His half-smile froze for a moment before he regained his flippant expression. "Cooperation is certainly important, but I think building personal trust is equally crucial. A woman as outstanding and beautiful as you deserves special treatment."
Cui Xiao's discomfort instantly escalated into disgust. She no longer maintained her outward gentleness, and with a slight force, pushed Cui Xiao's hand away. The force was not great, but it carried a clear sense of resistance.
At the same time, she leaned back, creating more distance between herself and Pete, her gaze fixed directly into Pete's emerald eyes, her tone turning completely cold. "Mr. Pete, my professional competence and work ethic are the foundation for building trust and cooperation. As for the personal aspects, I don't think we need to have in-depth discussions."
No sooner had she finished speaking than Cui Xiao's phone rang.
She stood up and said, "Excuse me, I need to take this call."
Cui Xiao didn't look at him again. She got up, straightened her skirt, and walked in another direction.
Pete's face darkened completely, his eyes filled with anger and resentment, but he dared not show it due to the occasion.
However, his azure eyes remained fixed on Cui Xiao until she disappeared around the corner, at which point he gave a knowing smile.
After things quieted down, Cui Xiaocai went to check the caller ID.
It turned out to be Zhou Mubin.
It seemed they hadn't been in contact for two or three months. Cui Xiao thought she would never have any contact with Zhou Mubin again in this lifetime, but he called her.
After adjusting his mindset, Cui Xiaocai pressed the answer button.
Cui Xiao: "Lawyer Zhou, is something the matter?"
Hearing her voice, Zhou Mubin felt nervous for the first time, a feeling he had never experienced before. "Let's have lunch together. I need to talk to you about something."
Cui Xiao, "Can't we say it over the phone?"
There was a two-second silence on the other end of the phone, followed by his soft breathing, as if he was considering his options.
Cui Xiao's fingers, gripping the phone, unconsciously curled up, her feelings a mix of emotions.
After a long pause, Zhou Mubin's voice was lower than before, with a barely perceptible tension, "It's hard to explain over the phone."
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