Yunshang Garment Company
Several managers took turns reporting on the previous quarter's sales figures. After the reports were finished, Zhou Yunhua noticed a bandage on Lin Moxiao's wrist and asked with concern, "President Lin, how did you get your hand injured?"
Lin Moxiao raised her eyes, her face calm: "It's nothing serious, it's alright." She added...
"By the way, why hasn't the board responded yet regarding Jiang Shuyue's promotion to Director of the Design Department at Chaoxi?"
President Zhou looked troubled: "President Lin, the board of directors gave the following reasons: Jiang Shuyue lacks qualifications and experience in handling matters independently. The company will consider this carefully. More importantly, she hasn't made any significant contributions to the company, so her situation still needs further consideration."
Lin Moxiao asked in confusion, "Then, in President Zhou's opinion, who would be most suitable for this position?"
The smile on President Zhou's face faded, and he turned to look at President Xu beside him.
General Manager Xu said with a serious expression, "We have two more candidates at headquarters: the current Deputy Director, Zhou Xiaoli, and the sales department supervisor, Yu Qing, whom I recommended."
Lin Moxiao withdrew his gaze and instantly understood. He had secretly investigated before. Zhou Xiaoli was President Zhou's niece, whom she had personally promoted and who was also a veteran. At such a young age, she had reached this position, thanks to President Zhou's secret assistance. She had a great advantage in good projects and resources. Zhou Xiaoli's work ability was also quite similar to Zhou Yunhua's.
However, the aunt and niece's joint suppression of new employees was intolerable. Over the years, the company has been recruiting talent and absorbing fresh blood to integrate the old and new employees in an attempt to improve the traditional business model and break through to the next level, but it has always been thwarted and failed halfway.
"Mr. Xu, who is Yu Qing to you?"
Mr. Xu adjusted his glasses, took a recommendation form from his files, and handed it to Lin Moxiao:
"When she first joined the company, she worked as my assistant. Later, I saw that she was a very hardworking girl with a real talent for sales, so after her internship, I transferred her to the sales department. Over the years, she's done a great job, working her way up to sales supervisor. But I haven't given her any special treatment at work; she only humbly asks me for advice when she encounters a problem she can't solve."
Lin Moxiao looked at the resume handed to him, tapping his fingers on the table as he began to ponder.
"Mr. Xu, so you also think Jiang Shuyue is not qualified for the position of design director?"
President Zhou pursed his lips, a half-smile playing on his lips, and raised an eyebrow at President Xu.
Mr. Xu's expression was serious;
"Jiang Shuyue is very hardworking, and I've seen her designs over the years. I personally admire her talent, but I don't know why her work doesn't get a high approval rate. Most of the time, Yunshang's headquarters only adopts her designs when they can't find better ones. In short, as President Zhou said, her resume is too short, and she hasn't accumulated enough experience."
Lin Moxiao looked at the two bosses without saying a word. President Xu's words reminded him that he could not appoint relatives to companies and that those with ability should be given priority. It was not that Jiang Shuyue was not good enough, but there were better candidates offline. He could not be stubborn.
After a moment's thought, Lin Moxiao put away the documents in her hand and looked up at President Xu:
"Mr. Xu, starting next week, Yu Qing will be appointed as the design director of Chaoxi Design."
Turning to President Zhou, she said, "President Zhou, starting tomorrow, transfer Jiang Shuyue to the sales department to take over Yu Qing's position. Have her hand over the duties as soon as possible."
Upon hearing this, President Zhou's mouth dropped open:
"Mr. Lin, is it appropriate to let Jiang Shuyue handle such important work in the sales department? She's only good at drawing blueprints!"
Lin Moxiao's eyes sharpened: "Then, President Zhou, do you think she's more suitable to be the design department director?"
Mr. Zhou was speechless upon hearing this, while Mr. Xu responded with a smile;
"Staring at blueprints all day is exhausting. Yu Qing also did design when she first came, and I saw she did very well. Then General Manager Lin gave her a chance to come back and do management design. After all that, she's back, isn't she? Letting Jiang Shuyue go out and gain experience is good too; she's young, after all. We should give her more opportunities."
Jiang Shuyue, sitting at her workstation outside, had no idea what was happening inside the office. She had recently returned from abroad and attended an international fashion show, which had inspired her greatly. She was currently engrossed in studying the design drafts in her hands.
Xiao He, a colleague beside her, patted Jiang Shuyue and gestured with her lip:
"Shuyue, look, who's here? It's Gao Xuan, President Lin's newly appointed secretary and assistant."
At this moment, a woman carrying a rare breed of cat walked towards them with a romantic and innocent smile, her face fair and smooth, her makeup playful, wearing a short white Chanel-style jacket, a black fitted leather skirt, and over-the-knee black leather boots. She exuded a noble air.
"Tsk tsk, look at her, having cards in her hand really makes a difference. She can even bring her pet to work, and even a strict and demanding person like President Zhou can't handle her. Look at her attitude, she doesn't put anyone in her eyes. I wonder if she'll catch President Lin's eye."
After Xiaohe finished speaking, she saw the woman push the door open and enter without knocking.
Xiao He's smile deepened, and she couldn't help but tease him:
"Did you see that? She went straight in. It's so nice being the boss's daughter. I heard that President Liang is planning to arrange a marriage between them, making the family even closer."
Jiang Shuyue was taken aback upon hearing this, her brows furrowing.
"Who told you that? She's only been here a few days. Could it be that Mr. Zhou arranged this, just because she's his niece?"
Xiao He chuckled twice;
"It seems you were completely unaware during your time abroad that our company has three major shareholders: the Liang family at the head, the Zhou family, and the Gao family. This assistant, Gao Xuan, is President Zhou's niece. She's been living abroad for two years. Ever since that person inside arrived, the tide has turned. I heard Gao Xuan lives in Plum Garden and has a very good relationship with Mrs. Liang. Zhou Xiaoli said they have a close friendship despite their age difference."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Shuyue sneered twice. The company's culture of cultivating relationships has remained unchanged for millennia, naturally including mutually beneficial marriages.
She looked at the closed office, her eyes lowered in thought: Lin Moxiao, you said you only love Jiang Shuya, how will you break this deadlock? Ziliang and I are watching closely.
Inside the office, Gao Xuan placed the pet she was holding into a pet basket in the corner of the French windows.
Upon seeing this, Lin Moxiao frowned: "Are you here for work? Why are you bringing a pet? Who gave you permission?"
Gao Xuan completely ignored her: 'My aunt never said a word about it, did it affect you?'
Lin Moxiao glanced at the time: "It's already past nine o'clock, and you're only just arriving. As an assistant, weren't you helping with the work? Do you set your own working hours?"
Gao Xuan had an arrogant look on her face. No one had ever dared to speak to her like that before. Her friends were always extremely obsequious, coming and going as they pleased. She didn't want to come to this job at all, but her aunt had arranged for her to work next to this person who didn't like to smile, which was very boring.
Remembering her aunt's words, she resisted the urge to look at the pet again, lowered her head, and said, "I understand, I'll be more careful next time."
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