Chapter 18

Roger opened Alvis’ WeChat ten times a day, but he didn’t have the courage to question him.

Under the current circumstances, Alvis was his top boss, so how could he speak so arrogantly to his boss?

The content of the conversation edited by Roger evolved like this:

“Hey, why do you want me to be your secretary?”

This version was rejected by him because it was too blunt and arrogant, and it was changed to the following version:

“Alvis, can I ask you a question? Why do you want me to be your secretary?”

No, he is not Alvis now, but He Songgao, you should call him Mr. He.

“Mr. He, you (cross out), why do you want me to be your secretary?”

Damn, this is too humble.

Hey, hey, hey, he's your boss. Unless you don't want to do it anymore, you have to be so humble. After all, he's the one who pays you.

Then just quit. This thought only stayed in Roger's mind for a second before he ruthlessly drove it away. Nonsense, how can the CEO's secretary be compared to a mere sales team leader? First of all, their status is incomparable. The CEO's secretary is above everyone else, just like the eunuchs around the emperor... Ahem, you can't compare them like that, Roger, you think too little of yourself.

Anyway, it's impossible for him to quit now.

After racking his brains, Roger finally came up with the final version. The sentence was:

"Mr. He, do you think I am suitable to be your secretary?"

This sentence was simply perfect. It not only reflected his respect for He Songgao, but also gave the initiative of speech to He Songgao. If he said it was suitable, it would prove that he was capable of the position of secretary. If he said it was not suitable, it would mean that he was playing with himself, being insincere, and deliberately humiliating himself, so he would decisively resign and run away. However, if he explained that it could be cultivated if he was not suitable, it would prove that he thought he had the potential to be a secretary and that his work ability could be cultivated. That would be fine, and he would just work hard.

There was another possibility, that he was fooling himself, and that all the answers were wrong. Then he could start working first and observe later. After all, the labor contract was not a contract of sale, and he could run away at any time.

But he didn't expect He Songgao to reply: "Come up."

Huh? What does this mean?

Then he realized that he was asking him to go up to find him.

Is he already in the president's office?

Roger was very nervous. Now he was going to meet the future president, his top boss? No, he was not ready yet.

- Opportunities are reserved for those who are prepared. If you don't want it, you will give it to others for nothing.

After much confusion, Roger still went to the 28th floor honestly.

He Songgao was waiting for him in the office. Luo Jie knocked on the door and went in, respectfully calling out, "Boss He."

He Songgao leaned on the desk, his suit open, one hand in his trouser pocket, and glanced at Luo Jie, "I'm here."

After not seeing each other for a year, He Songgao has changed, but he hasn't changed.

Compared to his look a year ago, he is now more neat, still wearing a straight three-piece suit, but it seems to be more slim-fitting. Does he still stick to fitness? He can feel the vigorous strength of his muscles through his suit.

He is looking at him.

Luo Jie couldn't help but lower his head to avoid the scrutiny, judgment, or suspicious eyes.

"Boss He, what do you want to talk to me about?" He said, feeling a little uneasy.

"I heard that you are doing well in business?"

Luo Jie raised his head. He Songgao's eyes were indifferent. He always had this expression, with his chin slightly raised, his eyes and nose superior to others, and his facial features would not move away from their original positions unless necessary. When he looked at you with this expression, it meant that he was thinking of nothing or everything. In short, he would not let you guess, unless you were a worm in his stomach.

"It's just so-so." Luo Jie said modestly. He was in the middle of the company and had several customers. He placed orders steadily all year round. The order volume was not large, but he won't lose his edge in stability.

"Do you want to continue doing business?" He Songgao suddenly said.

Luo Jie was stunned for a moment: "I do - no, why are you asking me this question?"

"You don't want to be a secretary?" He Songgao changed the question, which was easier for Luo Jie to understand.

Luo Jie reacted for a while. Was he asking for his opinion? No, the documents had been issued, so there was no point in asking now.

"What does a secretary do?"

The innocence on Luo Jie's face silenced He Songgao. He paused for a moment and said, "It's about the same as an assistant."

Because he was too nervous, Luo Jie's brain twitched and asked a more stupid question: "What does an assistant do?"

He Songgao crossed his arms, looked Luo Jie up and down, and said almost with a smile: "You haven't changed at all."

It was hard to tell whether it was a smile or a mockery, because the smile was fleeting and disappeared before people could understand it.

Luo Jie thought about this sentence. It hasn't changed at all. It means that a person has experienced the trials of society, the ups and downs in the ways of the world, and always maintains the purity of his heart - that's what it means, right? Is he praising him?

"Thank you." Luo Jie said.

He Songgao laughed again - it was really a wonder of the world, and Luo Jie was stunned.

"Tell me first, what does a secretary do?"

Luo Jie thought about it seriously. A secretary is just running errands and doing miscellaneous things, passing on information, doing things for the president, and representing the president's will. In simple terms, he does whatever the president tells him to do, and he dares not go west if the president tells him to go east. The president is his heaven, his earth, and his mascot - there is no need to say the latter sentence. Luo Jie's mouth twitched and he expressed his understanding.

"Well, you have realized it." He Songgao commented.

"Why do you let me be your secretary?" Roger was really curious, so he asked this question.

He Songgao said simply, "Because we are familiar with each other."

Just these three words? Nothing else?

But Roger cleverly understood the meaning behind this answer. Because they are familiar with each other, he trusts her. As a newly appointed president, he must use the person he trusts the most in the closest position around him. This person will never betray him and will always be with him. Who else can this person be except himself, the president's most reliable partner in the past? Anyway, Roger couldn't think of anyone else at this moment.

This conjecture made him feel dizzy, and he completely forgot the fact that he had been ignored by He Songgao for nearly a year.

"I understand! Mr. He, don't worry, I will never let you down." Luo Jie's eyes sparkled, and he looked at He Songgao excitedly.

"Yes." He Songgao got down from the desk and walked in front of Luo Jie, "Do you need training?"

"Yes... I think." Luo Jie looked up at him, and He Songgao's domineering temperament was fully revealed at this moment, and Luo Jie's eyes were almost blinded by it.

"Get ready. Go to the headquarters for training in a week, and officially start work next month. Any other questions?"

"No." Roger said, and then thought of a very important question, "Um," he hesitated, "what about salary?"

President He stood up straight, one hand in his pocket, rarely lowered his head when looking at people, just lowered his eyes, "Last year's average salary increased by 30%, and each year thereafter will increase by another 30% on the basis of the previous year. Are you satisfied?"

"Satisfied, very satisfied." Roger was so excited that his face turned red.

"That's it, then you go and get busy."

Roger's excitement was really hard to express.

An ordinary secretary would be fine, but this is the secretary of the president, and the secretary of the president of Kaihua. This resume is not something that ordinary people can achieve!

Alvis is indeed still the same Alvis. When he became rich, he thought of his brothers first. He really didn't choose the wrong person!

Roger packed his luggage and went to the headquarters almost happily. His colleagues from the General Office received him warmly. They first took him to visit the headquarters, where they looked at the group's development chronology, major events, and the founder's life story. It was the first time Roger saw a large photo of the chairman, so high-definition that even the hair on his face was clearly visible. As he looked at it, he compared the chairman with He Songgao in his mind. The chairman was a handsome man when he was young. He was not bald at that time, very tall, with sharp eyes, and triangular eyebrows that were almost connected in the middle. It is said that this is a face that is either rich or noble. Many bigwigs in history have the same eyebrow shape as him.

In this respect, He Songgao and him are not very similar. There is a photo of his wife next to the chairman. His wife is also the chairman's right-hand man and once held an important position in the group. She is very beautiful, with an oval face, and is as arrogant as He Songgao.

In this way, He Songgao should be more like his mother.

- He is really the chairman's son, and the rumors are not groundless. Roger's mood is very complicated. They are destined to not be friends. Now they are colleagues, and He Songgao is his superior. Alas, he should not have insisted on being friends with He Songgao in the beginning. How can someone who takes the subway make friends with someone who takes a private jet?

Seeing Luo Jie staring at the photo of the chairman's wife, Xiao Liao, an assistant of the General Office, said, "She is very beautiful, but she has not been in good health in recent years. Otherwise, she often comes to the company and invites us to drink tea and eat cakes. She is a very good person."

"Beautiful." Luo Jie's mind flashed He Songgao's face.

What a perfect inheritance.

After visiting the headquarters, Luo Jie threw himself into the intense training. His teacher is very professional. She used to be the secretary of the chairman, and later transferred to the General Office as the director. Now she is about to retire. When she has nothing to do, she gives lectures and training to the young secretaries of the group and gives them guidance.

She told Luo Jie that the secretary is not just serving tea and water, running errands, and if you think so, then you have greatly underestimated the role of the secretary.

Since ancient times, the position of secretary has always been based on relatives rather than talents. It is true that Roger has great talents, but these talents may not be applicable to secretaries - but he is a relative of He Songgao! Friends to a certain extent are actually almost the same as relatives, or even closer than relatives.

As the closest person to the president, the secretary can not only help the president manage his work and take on some of the functions, but also collect intelligence for him, gain insight into the situation, and connect the various departments under the president like a needle connected to a thread. However, as a qualified secretary, these are far from enough. The secretary must also take care of all aspects of the president's life. Since the president can be the president, his life is work, and work is life... When Roger heard this, he felt something was wrong. What is the difference between this and a nanny? !

The teacher said, you have a low level of awareness. A secretary is a secretary. Secret documents are top secret. The secretaries are in control of confidential information. It is not an exaggeration to say that they are the people the president trusts the most. As the head of a company, the president needs to be responsible for thousands of employees, shareholders, and society. Just think about it, if the president gets sick and affects the normal operation of the company, how serious will the consequences be? Therefore, no matter which aspect is the top priority of secretary management, not only the president's work, but also the president's food, clothing, housing, transportation, eating, drinking, defecating, and urinating, the president's interpersonal relationships and psychological state are all the objects of our secretary's management!

Roger suddenly realized that the nanny-like service was not because the president was spoiled, but all for the overall consideration!

I just don't know if the president will be angry if he doesn't manage him well. I don't think so, after all, they are good friends... Now I don't know if it's true, the president and the secretary shouldn't be friends.