TNSFC – Chapter 18

Que Yining turned her head as if sensing something and saw a familiar back.

Was Gu Shanxue looking at her just now?

Que Yining put down her coffee cup, not intending to go over and greet Gu Shanxue. After all, Gu Shanxue seemed to be discussing something, and there was someone sitting across from her.

These past few days, she had been busy familiarizing herself with the market and had subconsciously forgotten about the person she wanted to flirt with.

After all, an iceberg was good, alluring was alluring, but too cold. Given their current level of acquaintance, if Que Yining didn’t message her, Gu Shanxue naturally wouldn’t message back. Once Que Yining got busy, she naturally put it aside.

Although it wasn’t convenient to walk over and disturb Gu Shanxue, she could still greet her in another way.

Que Yining sent Gu Shanxue a message, then looked in Gu Shanxue’s direction.

Gu Shanxue was discussing the details of a recent project proposal with someone. While the other person was looking at the documents, her phone in her pocket vibrated slightly. Gu Shanxue subconsciously took it out to check.

【Miss Que】: Miss Gu, were you looking at me just now?

Gu Shanxue subconsciously looked towards Que Yining and met her beautiful face.

Under the soft, not overly bright light, the beauty with bright eyes and a charming smile was undoubtedly a delightful sight.

The rather cool-toned hair color gave Que Yining a somewhat stern and arrogant air, but as soon as she smiled and her eyes sparkled, onlookers could feel the captivating charm hidden beneath her bones.

Gu Shanxue’s lips pursed slightly. She nodded a little to greet Que Yining and then averted her gaze.

When the person with her spoke, she quickly refocused her attention and continued their discussion.

The phone in her hand vibrated again. Gu Shanxue’s expression didn’t change, but her speaking pace unconsciously quickened a little.

The person sitting opposite her didn’t notice this detail and continued to look at the next item after understanding the current one.

Only then did Gu Shanxue take advantage of the pause to take out her phone and continue reading the messages.

【Miss Que】: Miss Gu must be discussing business, so I won’t disturb you.

【Miss Que】: But about you saying you’d treat me to a meal last time, does that still count?

Que Yining had actually forgotten about that. She thought it was just Gu Shanxue’s excuse. Just now, looking at the message history, she thought that even if it was an excuse, she could use it, so she hinted at it to the other party.

【Gu Shanxue】: It counts.

【Que Yining】: Then why not today? How about lunch? Does Miss Gu have plans for lunch?

After seeing the message, Gu Shanxue recalled her schedule. She was supposed to have lunch with another client she had an appointment with today. She thought for a moment and replied apologetically.

【Gu Shanxue】: I’m sorry, Miss Que. Can we make it dinner?

【Que Yining】: Of course, as long as it’s Miss Gu, I’m always free.

Que Yining boldly hinted again, waiting to see how Gu Shanxue would reply.

Gu Shanxue simply replied with two words—Thank you.

Que Yining was stunned for two seconds, then helplessly looked at Gu Shanxue.

But Gu Shanxue seemed to be busy again, discussing details with someone, and didn’t look her way.

Que Yining took a sip of coffee, got up to pay the bill, thinking that this wasn’t bad either, at least she had secured a dinner date.

While talking, Gu Shanxue glanced towards a certain spot, only to find it empty. She then realized Que Yining had left at some point.

“Miss Gu?”

The client called out to her and looked in the direction she was looking, but saw nothing, feeling a bit puzzled.

Gu Shanxue came back to her senses, looked at him apologetically, and continued their previous conversation.

Que Yining didn’t return to the Que family residence but took a taxi back to her newly cleaned home.

Butler Chen had already purchased everything on her list. The refrigerator was fully stocked with ingredients, and all sorts of condiments were available, though none were opened.

Que Yining was too lazy to go out to eat or order takeout, so she simply picked out some pasta from the fridge and made herself a pasta dish.

The interview Ye Su had arranged for her was at three in the afternoon. There was plenty of time, so Que Yining could even take a nap.

Before her nap, Que Yining first looked up the process for getting a driver’s license here.

Que Yining herself knew how to drive, but she hadn’t driven much. After all, in her previous life, she didn’t have much personal time. She was either busy or on her way to being busy, often having to dress up for formal occasions, and of course, she couldn’t drive in high heels.

The original owner of this body hadn’t gotten a driver’s license. Que Yining needed to get one, just in case.

She asked Butler Chen to arrange for her to enroll in a driving school. Butler Chen asked a few questions, but Que Yining brushed him off with the excuse that she ‘wanted to try driving herself.’

By the time Que Yining woke up from her nap, Butler Chen had already found a driving school in Lu Su City for her and booked a one-on-one VIP course.

Que Yining added the instructor and told him when she would go, then headed out to meet her future assistant.

The place Que Yining chose was a teahouse. Downstairs, someone was playing the pipa and singing a little tune. It was quite leisurely to drink tea and listen to the music.

Que Yining didn’t deliberately dress up to look glamorous. She didn’t even wear high heels. She was dressed very elegantly, with her long hair tied back. When she sat there quietly, she looked like a dignified lady from a noble family.

Before Zhang Shiyu arrived, she had been informed about her boss’s appearance.

Ye Su said that the boss she was about to serve was a very young, beautiful woman with a strong aura, very outgoing. So when Zhang Shiyu pushed open the door and saw the person inside, she once suspected she had gone to the wrong place.

The woman sitting inside was indeed very young. Upon hearing the sound, she turned to look at her, a faint smile on her face. She was very pretty and gave off an elegant and quiet feeling, not as outgoing and assertive as Ye Su had described.

While Zhang Shiyu was looking at Que Yining, Que Yining was also sizing up her assistant.

It was clear that she had prepared seriously for this meeting. Her makeup and hair were neat, and she wore a well-tailored suit, probably to show her meticulous side. She wore a pair of black-rimmed glasses, looking slightly reserved.

“Excuse me, are you Miss Que? I’m Zhang Shiyu, here for the interview.”

Que Yining nodded, still smiling, and gestured with her chin: “Relax, don’t be nervous, have a seat.”

Que Yining didn’t intend to use psychological pressure to get the results she wanted. She tucked her long hair behind her ear, propped her arm on the table, looked into Zhang Shiyu’s eyes, and asked the questions she wanted to ask.

Zhang Shiyu’s thoughts were a bit muddled under her gaze, but she quickly focused her mind, concentrating on Que Yining’s words and giving her answers as quickly as possible.

Her expertise was in marketing, and she had dabbled in other areas as well. However, Que Yining’s questions were more varied. For some topics she wasn’t particularly familiar with, she had to rack her brains to come up with answers. After answering, she still felt a little uneasy and subconsciously looked into Que Yining’s eyes, only to be momentarily dazed by Que Yining’s face.

She unconsciously tugged at the hem of her clothes, thinking that Ye Su wasn’t lying about her being beautiful, but such beauty really put a lot of pressure on her. She felt a bit embarrassed when meeting her gaze.

After some questioning, Que Yining had an assessment in her mind.

The young lady’s reaction speed was quite fast, and she had unique insights into some areas. Regarding aspects she wasn’t familiar with, she also added that she would continue to learn about them after answering, her attitude was very sincere, a bit well-behaved.

Other aspects couldn’t be tested for now and would have to be seen later. Preliminarily, Que Yining was quite satisfied.

Que Yining: “I won’t sign a formal contract with you right now, because you’ll have a one-month probationary period. I want to see your other aspects. The probationary salary is tentatively set at ten thousand, but I might let you go at any time. After the probationary period, if your performance meets my expectations, I will increase your salary. Do you have any objections?”

Zhang Shiyu: “No.”

The curve of Que Yining’s lips lifted: “Very good. But before we begin, I need to tell you that everything for me is just starting. Right now, my reputation in the rich second-generation circle isn’t very good. Working for me, you need to be mentally prepared.”

Zhang Shiyu tensed up subconsciously, her alert look amusing Que Yining.

“Don’t worry, it’s not murder, arson, or hit-and-run. At most, it’s being arrogant, domineering, malicious, and a bit brainless,” Que Yining tutted, her smile widening instead of diminishing. “So if you follow me, you need to have confidence first. Don’t proactively offend people, but absolutely don’t swallow insults and keep quiet.”

“Understand?”

Que Yining’s words struck Zhang Shiyu one by one, making her breath slightly quicken.

In her previous company, her achievements were stolen, and she was forced to take the blame and eventually kicked out. She had never experienced such a thing. No matter how she explained, she only received cold stares from others and could only leave, swallowing her grievances.

Que Yining’s words suddenly invigorated her, as if she had been instantly infused with confidence.

“Understood!”

Que Yining nodded with satisfaction and said, “I’ll give you the probationary contract tonight. During this period, you can try to understand me as much as possible. You have the right to change your mind at any time. Of course, if you have free time, I hope you can look into this matter…”

After Que Yining finished explaining things and got her assistant’s contact information, she watched her happy expression and rubbed her chin.

Making someone busy right after hiring them, truly a capitalist exploiter at heart.

Que Yining: “By the way, did you drive here?”

Zhang Shiyu nodded.

Que Yining: “Perfect, drive me home then.”

Zhang Shiyu: “Okay!”

Zhang Shiyu’s car was a commuter car worth over two hundred thousand. When she opened the car door for Que Yining, she still felt a bit embarrassed, thinking that a beauty like her boss deserved a luxury car.

Que Yining didn’t mind. The inside of the car was quite clean. She smiled at Zhang Shiyu and bent down to get into the car.

What Que Yining didn’t know was that this scene happened to be photographed and ended up on someone’s social media feed.

【Miss Que really isn’t picky anymore. She’ll stoop to any level if no one wants her.】

This post was quickly forwarded to others. When Qiao Yuchu saw it, she immediately called Que Yining on WeChat.

Qiao Yuchu: “What the hell is this crap Wang Ruiyuan posted?”

Que Yining looked at the picture. Zhang Shiyu was completely out of frame. Due to the angle, it looked like Que Yining was smiling and getting into a middle-aged man’s car.