Chapter 7 Chapter 7 Celebrate
Probably he didn't expect Si Tu's answer to be so straightforward.
To the extent that even Liu Si, who was used to many storms, was stunned.
But through these days of getting along and interacting with each other, he has gained some understanding of Si Tu.
Isn't Si Tu a person who is straightforward and unconcealed?
He has the confidence to express himself directly.
Liu Si was also really curious about whether Si Tu was interested in Qin Mian as a person, so he couldn't help but want to confirm it further, but at this moment, Si Tu had already raised his foot and walked into the marketing department.
There are many colleagues in the marketing department, so Liu Si didn't ask the question that was on his lips.
This kind of personal emotional issue is not suitable to be asked in the workplace in front of so many people.
Especially, Si Tu is the boss.
Liu Si thought about it and decided to ask when he had the chance, or just observe on his own.
He raised his hand, pushed his glasses on the bridge of his nose, put away his curiosity, and followed Si Tu in.
**
That night, after Qin Mian returned to his residence, he made a special call to Zhu Yinglong to tell him his decision.
But he hung up the phone and sent a message saying that he was working overtime.
Qin Mian was about to edit a message to tell him, but just after editing two words, a phone call suddenly came in.
The caller ID showed it was her mother.
After Qin Mian answered the phone, they exchanged pleasantries, and his mother's topic turned to the same old topic.
Her family hopes that she can take the civil service exam and return to her hometown.
In the eyes of parents, a job without a formal position is equivalent to having no job at all, and there is no future at all in private enterprises.
Even though Qin Mian has worked so hard over the years, from a small intern to the current department manager, in the eyes of outsiders, he is already a professional with certain social value and ability.
But parents don't think so.
Her proof was completely in vain to them.
Over the years, her parents have been urging her to take the civil service exam, from hints at the beginning, to explicit instructions later, and now to a sense of coercion.
Every time he talked about this topic, Qin Mian felt tired.
Her hometown is in a fourth or fifth tier city. When she graduated from university, some of her classmates did take the exam to go back there, but that was not what she wanted.
Everyone has different pursuits. She does not deny the significance of that way of life and work, but she also hopes that her family can respect her expectations.
But no matter how she communicated with her parents, they seemed not to listen and would always say the same thing to force her.
"These words are said over and over again. I don't want to say it anymore." Anyway, she won't change her mind, and neither will her parents. They can't understand and accept each other, so she feels there is no need to talk about it anymore.
"You just run away." But her mother didn't let her go and dragged her into more topics. "And your boyfriend isn't very capable either. When will you be able to settle down in Nanzhou?"
Her family has never looked down on Zhu Yinglong for the same reason they looked down on her: they looked down on them for working in private companies.
"You're already 27. In two more years you'll be an old maid. You should choose a good partner while you're still young! It's hard for girls to get married once they're over 30!"
Qin Mian was under great pressure because his work was belittled and his boyfriend also didn't belittle him. After hanging up the phone, he was still in great internal friction.
She leaned on the sofa, looking listless.
Suddenly I remembered how cautious Yang Min was in front of Si Tu in the office during the day.
Zhou Shumin is a veteran of the company. He has worked here for more than 20 years and is only in his forties. As long as nothing major goes wrong, he will continue to work until retirement.
After all, the company has good benefits, especially for someone like him who has reached the director level.
In other words, if Qin Mian wanted to move up, he would have to wait another twenty years according to the conventional route.
Twenty years later, she was in her forties.
When I think about how long this time is, it seems terribly long.
And now, there is another fork in the road that allows her to leap forward.
The rank of the president's secretary is equivalent to that of a director. In fact, because he is close to the company's top leader and can talk to the boss, even the director often has to respect him.
To put it bluntly, in the entire company, except for the president and the chairman, there is nothing she needs to be afraid of, let alone a small administrative manager.
She also wants to have this kind of happiness that comes from being a superior person.
Rights have never been just a man's desire.
If she becomes the president's secretary, not only will she be able to hold her head high in the company, but her income will also increase, and it will not be too difficult for her to settle down in Nanzhou. She will also be able to further prove to her parents that she has enough ability to make her life better than if she returns to her hometown and takes a small civil service exam.
This is what she is like now. She urgently needs success in the secular sense to prove herself to her parents.
So at this moment, the balance in Qin Mian's mind completely tilted.
She retrieved her phone and prepared to send a message to Si Tu, but found that she didn't have his contact information.
After thinking about it, she clicked into the office system and did not try to add his personal contact information without permission.
I have come into contact with many senior executives at work, and they don’t like being disturbed privately. They all prefer to contact directly on the office system.
At this time, Si Tu was exercising in the gym of his villa at home. His reflection was reflected on the floor-to-ceiling window, sitting on the fitness equipment and doing sit-ups.
The sports vest rolls up as the waist and abdomen move, revealing two tight abdominal muscles.
A thin layer of sweat makes the tight abdominal muscles look smoother and more radiant.
After finishing his workout, he got off the fitness equipment. His black sports vest was soaked with sweat in several places, sticking to his body and making the color look darker.
He casually grabbed a towel and wiped the sweat off his face and neck, picked up his phone, and while walking out, he clicked on the message that had just come in.
[Boss Si, I've made up my mind. I'm willing to be your secretary.]
Si Tu raised the corners of his lips slightly and replied with a few words.
【Then move to the President's Office as soon as possible.】
【I really need you now.】
His next words made Qin Mian look strange, but he also wondered if he was being too sensitive.
She pondered for a moment, then replied, "Okay."
Si Tu came to the bar in the living room and asked, "What are you busy with?"
They had already communicated about the work, and Qin Mian didn't expect him to suddenly ask such a question.
After working in the workplace for so many years, Qin Mian is well aware of what his leaders want to hear most.
[Read books and review resumes.]
Not only do I have my own entertainment, which is healthy, but I also work overtime for free on a voluntary basis.
I believe the boss will not dislike this answer.
Si Tu poured himself a glass of water, picked up his phone, and raised his eyebrows slightly when he saw her reply.
So dedicated?
What book are you reading?
Qin Mian wanted to give his boss an image of professionalism. Seeing the other party's evaluation, he felt a sense of success. The corners of his mouth raised, and he turned his head to look at the small bookshelf next to the sofa and picked up a work-related book, "Talent Management Master".
Si Tu took a sip of water and jokingly said, "SC Group is so lucky to have you."
Qin Mian continued to respond politely: [Boss Si is joking.]
Si Tu then asked: [Besides work-related things, do you have any other hobbies?]
Qin Mian was stunned.
It seems like the professional image is too much...
She had no choice but to think it over carefully, and after weighing the pros and cons, she replied, "I usually read novels, watch movies, and watch TV series. I also go hiking on weekends and holidays for exercise."
In order to avoid being too pretentious, her reply this time was particularly down-to-earth.
Si Tu curled his lips: [Let’s go hiking together when we have time.]
Qin Mian:?
He asked her to go hiking?
But it was probably just a courtesy from the boss to his employees; he wouldn't really go hiking with her, so Qin Mian politely agreed. "It's my honor to have this opportunity."
Si Tu: [Do you usually chat with people like this?]
Qin Mian:?
Of course not.
Of course, one would only be so polite in writing when facing leaders and bosses.
But the boss is the biggest!
How do you want me to talk to you? Qin Mian asked.
She can fully cooperate with him, which is an essential skill for a good worker.
[How do you usually chat with your friends?] Si Tu asked back.
Does this mean she should talk to him as a friend?
But isn't that an act of usurpation?
However, some leaders or bosses just like to show that they are "people-friendly" and will deliberately get along with their employees and become friends.
Besides, he just returned to China, so he probably lacks friends.
Qin Mian thought about it and said, "Okay."
That being said, Qin Mian was still cautious when talking to him due to his status, but his wording was a little more relaxed than before.
So, she ended the conversation early.
[It’s getting late, go to bed early, good night, Mr. Si.]
Finally, he even put on a smiling face.
Si Tu replied good night, then put down his phone, drank the water in the glass, and went into the bathroom to take a shower.
The entire shower room was suddenly filled with strong male hormones.
**
Since Si Tu asked her to report to the president's office as early as possible, Qin Mian moved there the next day.
She posted a job opening for a human resources manager on a recruitment website and worked as a manager until she found someone to replace her.
Liu Si had just come out of Si Tu's office and saw her coming over, thinking that he had found a life-saving straw.
"Manager Qin, oh no, Secretary Qin, you're finally on the job!"
These days, he is solely responsible for all the assistant and secretarial work in the president's office, and he is so busy that he is exhausted.
Qin Mian was also roughly aware of his situation, and couldn't help but smile and said, "I will share your burden from now on. I hope I can help you."
Liu Si was previously the chairman's assistant, with a rank equivalent to that of vice president. Now he was assigned to the president's side as an assistant, but his rank remained unchanged. In terms of status, he would be one level higher than Qin Mian, and was equivalent to her superior, so she was polite when speaking to him.
"That's great!" Liu Si could see her courtesy and respect, so he naturally became friendlier to her and grinned.
The two of them were chatting happily. Si Tu looked up inadvertently and saw the two of them laughing and talking through the open blinds.
His eyes darkened.
After a moment, the phone on Qin Mian's desk rang, interrupting his conversation.
The two of them glanced at the display on their phones at the same time.
That was an internal call, which meant it was the president calling her.
The two of them immediately became serious. Qin Mian picked up the phone and put it to his ear, "Boss Si."
"Come in for a moment." Si Tu's clear and deep voice came.
Qin Mian responded with an "okay", put down his phone, and hurried towards the independent office inside.
Liu Si also hurried to do other things.
Qin Mian walked into Si Tu's office and stood dignifiedly in front of him, with a desk between them.
Si Tu casually took a sip of the coffee in front of him and said, "Welcome to the CEO's office. Let's have dinner together tonight to celebrate."
"Okay, I'll arrange it. What would you like to eat?" Qin Mian asked with a slight smile.
"You are the protagonist, you decide." Si Tu put down his coffee and said casually.
Qin Mian was stunned. He didn't expect to be treated like this.
Perhaps it was because Si Tu was too handsome and aggressive, and his style of doing things was that of a person with his own personality and opinions, which made people feel that he was not easy to get along with. But unexpectedly, he was quite easy-going towards his subordinates.
This is of course a good thing for Qin Mian, his subordinate.
"Okay." She smiled and happily went out to make arrangements.
Although Qin Mian was allowed to make his own decision, it was an event organized by the president after all, so she still needed to consider her boss's preferences.
After thinking for a moment, she contacted Liu Si, "Assistant Liu, Mr. Si said that our CEO's office is having dinner together tonight."
[Okay.] Liu Si also guessed, [It should be welcome to join you, congratulations!]
[Thank you!] Qin Mian asked him, [Do you know what Mr. Si likes?]
Liu Si: [Chinese food, maybe? He said before that he was tired of eating Western food abroad, and I see he's been eating Chinese food lately.]
[Okay, thank you for telling me!] Qin Mian sent a grateful emoticon.
At six o'clock in the afternoon, after get off work, Qin Mian prepared to take Si Tu to the hotel's Chinese restaurant.
Si Tu was a little surprised when she saw her click the Chinese restaurant's floor. "We're eating in our own hotel?"
In Nanzhou, the Chinese restaurants in the five-star hotels under the SC Group can be said to represent the first-class standards in the catering industry.
But it’s true that it’s expensive.
Qin Mian has been working here for so many years, but he has never really eaten here once.
So, she wanted to take this opportunity to taste it properly, but from what Si Tu said, it seemed that she felt it was too perfunctory.
After all, this is his own home, so it may not be new to him.
"Is there anything else you'd like to eat?" Qin Mian heard the subtle emotion in his words, "Tell me, and I'll arrange it right away."
Si Tu was silent.
He was thinking of dating her to develop a relationship with her.
Who knew that her preferred restaurant would be in her own hotel.
But even so, she has a strong sense of belonging to the company.
He couldn't help but laugh and turned his head to look at her.
"No thanks." Since it was already like this, he didn't bother to trouble her. "This time, let's eat at home first."
As he was speaking, the elevator arrived.
Si Tu put his hands in his pockets and walked out, "Let's go somewhere else next time."
Qin Mian quickly followed, "Okay."
After entering the private room, the two sat down. The waiter handed Si Tu the menu, and he raised his hand, signaling Qin Mian to order.
Qin Mian took the menu, picked up the teacup, took a sip, and his eyes fell on her face.
He would always subconsciously look at her with that direct and aggressive gaze, his eyes burning and unconcealed.
"Sorry, I'm late."
The sudden voice brought him back to his senses. He looked up and saw Liu Si.
Si Tu was stunned.
"We just arrived too." Qin Mian looked up from the menu and smiled at him.
Liu Si sat down on his other side, facing Qin Mian.
Si Tu reacted, turned around and looked at Qin Mian, "Did you ask Special Assistant Liu to come?"
This question confused Qin Mian.
"ah?"
Liu Si was also confused.
Shouldn't he come?
The two looked at Si Tu in confusion.
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Mr. Si: I wanted to have a date with my wife, but she turned it into a team building. Who understands?
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