Chapter 409 Looking for the General Manager
Ji Wan suppressed his surprise and pointed to the chair opposite him: "Please sit down, Mr. Lu."
The change in address made Lu Liang's eyes flash with a hint of strangeness, but he quickly concealed it.
He calmly sat down and gently placed the documents he brought on the table. "Just call me Lu Liang. We're old classmates. There's no need to be so distant."
Chi Wenyan's fingertips tapped lightly on the table, making a dull sound. His eyes remained calm, but with an invisible pressure.
Ji Wan didn't pick up on Lu Liang's words and got straight to the point. "We've reviewed your resume and it's excellent. Could you please tell us more about your project experience in your previous job and your understanding of the venture capital industry?"
When talking about his professional field, Lu Liang immediately showed a confidence and professionalism that was completely different from his college days.
He spoke eloquently, citing classics, and recounted past success stories and his analysis of market trends in a clear and logical manner.
His resume is indeed impressive. He has been promoted to deputy director of a well-known investment institution and has led several projects with very good returns.
Ji Wan listened carefully, nodded from time to time, and occasionally asked questions about the details of a project he mentioned.
Lu Liang answered all the questions fluently, and was even able to draw inferences about other situations and put forward some forward-looking insights.
Judging from his abilities alone, Lu Liang is undoubtedly one of the candidates who best meets the needs of Star Venture Capital among all the interviewees.
The interview lasted nearly an hour.
At the end, Ji Wan said formally: "Thank you for coming today, Mr. Lu. We will inform you of the results as soon as possible."
Lu Liang stood up with a determined smile on his face. "I'm looking forward to the opportunity to work with my old classmates." He paused, his eyes falling on Ji Wan's slightly bulging belly, and his tone was filled with a hint of deliberate concern. "You seem to be in good condition, but... you still need to pay more attention to rest in the early stages of pregnancy and don't overwork yourself."
These words instantly made the atmosphere in the conference room freeze.
The smile on Ji Wan's lips faded, and his eyes turned slightly cold.
Greetings between classmates are normal, but his tone and eyes at this moment revealed a sense of familiarity and inquiry that crossed the line.
Chi Wenyan had been silent all the time. At this moment, he slowly raised his eyes, and his deep gaze fell on Lu Liang. It was like a real ice blade, which scraped the smile on Lu Liang's face and made it a little stiff.
"Thank you for your concern, Mr. Lu. I will take good care of my wife's health." Chi Wenyan's voice was not loud, but it was filled with unquestionable majesty and a strong possessiveness. "The interview is over, and the assistant will see you out."
Lu Liang was shocked by Chi Wenyan's aura, and his heart trembled. Only then did he realize that what he had just said was inappropriate.
He smiled awkwardly, said no more, turned around and followed his assistant out of the meeting room.
The moment the door closed, Ji Wan frowned: "This person..."
"He's quite capable." Chi Wenyan commented calmly, his tone unable to discern emotion. "But he's overconfident and has a vague sense of boundaries."
Ji Wan nodded, agreeing deeply. Although Lu Liang was introverted during college, he had a subtle sense of self-esteem, but it wasn't obvious at the time.
Now it seems that this confidence has changed a bit after being polished in the workplace.
"Whether to use it or not, it's up to you." Chi Wenyan gave her the full right to choose.
Ji Wan pondered for a moment: "Ability is indeed what we need at the moment. Let's take a look first. If you are hired, I will clearly define the boundaries of the workplace."
After all, it is a new company in its early stages, and an experienced general manager is crucial.
Finally, after comprehensive consideration, Xingchen Venture Capital made an offer to Luliang.
After joining the company, Lu Liang quickly demonstrated his work ability. He quickly organized the company's daily operations in an orderly manner and began to screen investment projects with extremely high efficiency.
Ji Wan was happy to have some free time, as he only needed to make the final check on the reports and project proposals he submitted.
Because they were old classmates, Ji Wan would occasionally ask him a few more questions besides discussing work, such as whether he had adapted to the new environment and whether there were any areas of work that needed coordination. This was a standard gesture of goodwill from a superior to a subordinate, especially a new executive.
However, this "care" that seemed normal to her had a different meaning in Lu Liang's eyes.
He began to appear in Ji Wan's office frequently, and when reporting on his work, he would always "take the opportunity" to ask about her health and ask about her well-being.
"Wanwan, you look good today. It seems the baby is very well behaved."
"Wanwan, I asked my assistant to order some herbal tea for pregnant women. Remember to drink it."
"Wanwan, I'll take care of this project. The most important thing is for you to focus on your pregnancy."
These words seemed considerate, but they also revealed an uncomfortable intimacy.
Especially in the busy office area of the company, he called out "Wanwan" without hesitation, and did not hide the passion in his eyes.
Ji Wan corrected his address several times and asked him to call him "Mr. Ji". He agreed with a smile and continued to do as he pleased.
Gradually, rumors began to spread in the company.
"Hey, do you think that President Lu seems to have a little bit of a crush on President Ji..." In the tea room, several female colleagues lowered their voices and gossiped.
The administrative director, known as "Sister Zhang," curled her lips. "More than a little? That look in her eyes, it's as if she's glued to President Ji. She's always saying 'evening' and 'evening' all the time, without even noticing who's next to President Ji!"
"That's right. Mr. Chi has such an aura, and Mr. Lu is so bold."
"I think Mr. Lu is a typical common man. He thinks that just because the boss is an old classmate and pregnant, he can be approached easily. He doesn't think about it. Can a person like Chi Wenyan hold a person in his palm? Is he an ordinary person?"
"Shh - keep your voice down, don't let anyone hear you." Another colleague quickly reminded.
Sister Zhang snorted, "I heard it, but I just can't stand his self-righteous attitude. He has the work ability, but his character is...tsk tsk."
Ji Wan had heard about these discussions to some extent. She was no fool, and she had long noticed Lu Liang's overstepping words and actions.
Initially, considering their friendship as classmates and his work ability, she chose to give subtle reminders and deliberately distance herself from him, hoping that he would be more understanding and restrained.
However, instead of restraining itself, Luliang became even worse.
That afternoon, Ji Wan was reviewing a project risk assessment report in the office when Lu Liang knocked on the door.
"Wanwan, are you busy?" He walked straight to the desk, holding a cup of steaming milk in his hand. "I heated up a cup of milk for you. Pregnant women need more nutrition."
Ji Wan put down the pen in his hand, raised his head, and said calmly: "Mr. Lu, thank you for your kindness. However, my diet is taken care of by someone else, so you don't need to worry about it."
The smile on Lu Liang's face froze for a moment, then returned to normal: "We are all colleagues and old classmates, so it's only natural to show some concern. Besides, Mr. Chi is so busy, there will always be things he can't take care of."
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