60: Chapter 60 Mr. Wang, Oh Mr. Wang

The professors had already made more or less accurate projections regarding when the new era of Artificial Intelligence would arrive.

Now, what they needed to do was see if they could catch a ride on this bandwagon. Even if it were just to have their names attached to it, that would be a golden entry on their resumes when the time came.

That was how one got gilded.

Consequently, as soon as the meeting ended, the professors hurried out of the conference room.

At the same time, countless messages were sent back home, urging their nephews and nieces to prepare early.

After all, the principal had only forbidden them from revealing the specific project and the existence of Wang Shuo, but he hadn't said anything about keeping the news of the upcoming project team under wraps.

Just the fact that Professor Zeng Xuewei was personally in charge would be enough to have countless students fighting tooth and nail to get in.

Professor Zeng Xuewei was the guarantee of the project's value and success rate. Furthermore, this time, above Professor Zeng Xuewei, there was also the prodigy Wang Shuo.

Today was the first day of work.

Xu Kexin got up early to get ready. She rummaged through her boxes and cabinets to find her prized jewelry and applied exquisite makeup.

After dressing up and confirming there were no flaws, she set off and boarded the bus to the Software Park.

For a first meeting, she naturally needed to leave a good impression on her boss. If he were handsome and dashing, that would be even better—she could kill two birds with one stone and settle her lifelong affairs.

Xu Kexin had already set the tone for her first meeting.

That was until she arrived at the address Wang Shuo had given her.

Looking at the entrance piled high with sand, gravel, materials, and scaffolding, Xu Kexin was a bit bewildered.

Walking into the building, she saw workers busy everywhere. Xu Kexin could see that in the center of the first floor, a reception desk was gradually taking shape.

Behind it, on an impressive blue and white background wall, the large characters for Frontier Technology Co., Ltd. were clearly visible.

On the staircase leading to the second floor, the original handrails and floor tiles had been removed, replaced by more stylish, minimalist handrails and new tiles.

Xu Kexin carefully made her way up the stairs.

Upon reaching the second floor, she was met with a spacious hall that had already been partitioned into a rough layout. A few office desks were stacked in the corner, waiting to be rearranged.

Xu Kexin swept her gaze over it and prepared to go up to the third floor to take a look.

"That is not a place you should go."

A cold voice came from behind. Xu Kexin turned her head and saw a graceful figure standing two or three meters away, watching her quietly.

Simple work clothes worn on her only served to highlight her urban white-collar aura.

"Who are you?"

"Xu Kexin, right?" Liu Yemei looked at the woman in front of her, her brows slightly furrowed. "President Wang has already briefed me on your situation. Follow me."

Was this woman... someone from the company?

Xu Kexin stuck out her tongue and obediently followed, until they arrived at an office tucked away in the back. It was an office that had already been partitioned.

Liu Yemei turned around, her gaze sharp.

For some reason, even though the woman in front of her was only a few years older than her, Xu Kexin felt she dared not meet her gaze directly. She quickly averted her eyes.

"Xu Kexin, female, Han ethnicity, born December 21, 1994, graduated from Su Province Institute of Economics and Trade with a major in Accounting. You previously held a position at a company in W City, but were fired in October 2018 for insubordination and have been unemployed since. This information is what you wrote on your resume, is that correct or not?"

Although the words were a question, the tone held no intention of actually asking.

Without waiting for Xu Kexin to nod, Liu Yemei continued: "Since President Wang has recommended you, I don't want to say too much, but don't get too lucky. I will only inform you of three points."

Liu Yemei raised one finger: "First, although our company is still small, we must have strict professional ethics. Your position in the company is Finance and Front Desk Service. When dealing with customers who enter, you must not be cold, harsh, or dismissive."

"Second, you must strictly abide by the company's internal rules and regulations. For any matter that you feel does not need to be reported to the company, inform me so I am aware; if it is necessary to report to the company, inform me so I am aware; in urgent situations, report to President Wang so he is aware."

"Third..." Liu Yemei raised her third finger, glanced at Xu Kexin, and said indifferently: "We are a technology company here, not a public relations firm. We don't need you to dress excessively. Starting tomorrow, wear only light makeup—fresh and elegant is fine. If I see you wearing heavy makeup like today again, your monthly performance bonus will be deducted."

"Today, considering it's your first day of work, I will not penalize you."

"The last point, and the most important one." Liu Yemei emphasized: "The third floor is President Wang's area. Without President Wang's permission, you are not allowed to go up there. Do you understand?"

"Understood."

Who does this woman think she is? The legendary President Wang?

Xu Kexin held in her breath, watching Liu Yemei walk out, and secretly took out her phone to dial the contact Wang Shuo had given her.

Since that little brother had said this contact could control him, surely they should be able to control this arrogant woman, right?

Regardless, she would touch base first.

As the call connected, just as Xu Kexin was about to let her anger explode, she heard a familiar voice come from the phone.

"Hello, this is Liu Yemei, please state your business."

It was as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over her head. Xu Kexin was speechless, stunned for a long while before she reacted.

"Ah, this... Sister Liu, Manager Liu, it's me. I was just saving the number and dialed it by mistake. I'm sorry!"

Quickly hanging up the phone, Xu Kexin breathed a sigh of relief, still feeling a lingering fear.

The phone number the little brother gave was also this woman's. Fortunately, she had been quick-witted enough to smooth it over.

This woman wielded immense power in the company; it seemed the only one who could keep her in check was this legendary "President Wang."

Hopefully, this President Wang was a handsome guy. Hmm... even if he wasn't a handsome guy, that would be fine; she would just make do.

Xu Kexin squinted her eyes and began to pray.

"Oh President Wang... President Wang, please appear quickly. Your employee is being exploited to the point where she can't go on!"

Whether she could go on or not, life had to go on as usual.

Although it was her first day of work, Liu Yemei clearly had no intention of letting her familiarize herself with the company, nor did she seem to view her as merely a finance or front desk employee.

Basically, whenever she had a little free time, Liu Yemei would immediately notice and assign her new work.

These complicated tasks included, but were not limited to, serving tea and water to workers, purchasing missing supplies, contacting contractors, and coordinating various affairs... water, electricity, internet, property management, and she even had to run to the telecom bureau herself to get her work phone connected.

In her view, all Liu Yemei did was stand around and point fingers.

She often saw Liu Yemei leading a construction worker who looked like a foreman, walking through the entire office area with an air of affectation, from the first floor to the second.

Every time they stopped somewhere, she would explain things in detail for several minutes. The third floor took even longer; often, they would go up and not be seen for half an hour.

Xu Kexin had a mind to go up and take a look, but thinking of Liu Yemei's stern tone, she ultimately didn't dare to lift her butt from her seat.

After two days passed like this, the construction seemed to be nearing its end.

Xu Kexin felt this quite clearly. Since the customer service phone had just been connected and the company didn't seem to have any business yet, she finally had more time to sit on the first floor and zone out.

On the contrary, Liu Yemei seemed even busier.

She was often gone all day long. When she did occasionally show up, she would leave in a hurry; otherwise, she would bring unknown personnel from who knows where to tour the entire office building.

Regarding this, Xu Kexin had only one comment, and she was even somewhat disdainful.

"Hmph, posing."

Setting aside the pretentious yet nitpicky Liu Yemei, Xu Kexin felt that the work at this company was still quite good, especially after the renovation.

"Kexin, it's rare that a company wants you, so you must work hard and find a boyfriend to bring home soon."

On the phone, Mother Xu looked at the bright office environment with satisfaction and urged her dotingly.

"I know, Mom."

Xu Kexin said somewhat impatiently: "The boyfriend matter can't be rushed. I'll work hard first, strive to improve my employee level, get better pay, and then look for a boyfriend."

"How can that be?" Mother Xu said with some anxiety: "How long will that take? Didn't you say last time that the boss of this company is very young? Bring him back for Mom to see. As long as he likes you, hurry up and marry him."

Boss? I haven't even seen the boss yet, where am I supposed to bring him back for you to see?

Xu Kexin complained inwardly. She had been curious for days about this President Wang who still hadn't appeared.

She even speculated whether he was among the people Liu Yemei brought back. Because of this, she was always very nervous when meeting these strangers, but in the end, she found that none of them matched.

All her feelings had been wasted.

"Our boss is very busy and doesn't have time to come home with me."

Xu Kexin pouted and said: "Mom, just take good care of yourself and try to stay young for a few more years. Maybe by then, I'll have one."

"You girl, what kind of talk is that?" Mother Xu was somewhat dissatisfied: "A girl's youth only lasts so many years. Once it passes its prime, it's just like out-of-season fruit. Would you eat watermelon in the middle of winter?"

Is there any mother who talks about her daughter like that?

Xu Kexin rolled her eyes and feigned surprise: "Oh my, you've arrived. Mom, someone is here, I'm hanging up, hanging up."

Without waiting for Mother Xu on the other side to speak, Xu Kexin deftly hung up the video call.

She lay on the desk, feeling somewhat bored, and stared unconsciously at the glass door opposite.

Oh President Wang, President Wang, just what kind of person are you, this President Wang?