"Wu Meng, what are your plans now that you're back in the country?" Xia Yuqing changed the subject after they had chatted about Song Qiao for a while.
"Ah, I plan to apply for the position of Chairman's secretary at Xinkai Capital. I'm not sure if I'll be successful; I have no confidence at all right now."
Wu Meng sighed, her mood inevitably dampened by the mention of it.
"Indeed, it's such a large company, the competition must be fierce. But I believe in your abilities."
Seeing her best friend's lack of confidence, Xia Yuqing quickly offered words of comfort.
"Here, have some tea."
Just then, Song Qiao walked in with teacups and politely handed one to each of the three women.
"Thank you, brother-in-law."
The other two women remained silent, only Xia Xueqing thanked Song Qiao sweetly.
"I just heard that Miss Wu is going to interview at Xinkai Capital?"
"Coincidentally, I have some connections there, and perhaps I can be of some help. Miss Wu, you can rest assured, you will definitely pass the interview then."
Song Qiao smiled slightly and said to Wu Meng.
She was his wife's friend. Although her personality was a bit aloof, hiring a secretary was a trivial matter with just a word from him. He would naturally help if he could.
"Hmph, what nonsense are you spouting? What connections could you possibly have with Xinkai Capital? Can you even speak to them?"
Upon hearing Song Qiao's words, Wu Meng let out a dismissive snort, clearly not believing Song Qiao's comfort.
Although Xinkai Capital had recently been established locally, it wasn't a place that a jobless loafer like Song Qiao could hobnob with.
Song Qiao didn't bother to explain further and the next morning, he once again took on the role of a chauffeur, driving Wu Meng to Xinkai's headquarters.
As soon as they got out of the car, a sarcastic voice taunted from behind.
"Well, isn't this our returned overseas student, Wu Meng? Are you also here to interview at Xinkai today? I'm not looking down on you, but do you really have what it takes?"
A gorgeously dressed, beautiful woman said this as she approached Wu Meng.
"Zhang Huiru? I didn't expect you to be interviewing too. Has Xinkai's entry bar gotten that low?"
Hearing the voice, Wu Meng's brow immediately furrowed, and she retorted unceremoniously.
The two had been rivals since high school, and now meeting here as competitors only fueled their animosity.
"Hmph, you don't get to decide if I'm qualified."
"To tell you the truth, I know Cheng Yuan, a supervisor at Xinkai. Even if you're an overseas PhD, you won't be able to compete with me."
Zhang Huiru said proudly, already seeing herself as the victor.
At these words, Wu Meng's expression instantly changed.
The competition today was already quite brutal, and this person had connections. Now, she was truly doomed.
"Wu Meng, don't be afraid. So what if he knows a supervisor? I'm the CEO here, there won't be any problems."
Hearing this, Zhang Huiru let out a chuckle and glanced playfully at Song Qiao.
"Heh, why don't you claim you're the provincial governor? What's a driver from who-knows-where pretending to be important here?"
Even Wu Meng couldn't help but cast a chiding glance at Song Qiao.
'What is this guy spouting nonsense here? Although I heard from Xia Yuqing yesterday that he had the support of Xinkai's boss, how could he possibly be the CEO here?'
Silently cursing Song Qiao for his tall tales, she couldn't help but blush a little at being mocked.
"Where is Cheng Yuan? Tell him to come out and see me immediately."
Song Qiao ignored Wu Huiru's taunts and simply let out a cold snort, striding into the company's main entrance.
Hiring interviews openly involving cronyism. He, as the CEO, hadn't even used his own privilege to favor Wu Meng. How dare this Cheng Yuan abuse his authority.
Seeing her brother-in-law getting angry, Xia Xueqing quickly pulled Wu Meng along as they entered.
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"I am Cheng Yuan. I decide who gets hired as a secretary here. If you have any objections, you can leave immediately."
Cheng Yuan had never met Song Qiao before. The first glance made him believe that Song Qiao was here because of an unfair interview.
"Who gave you the authority to act so recklessly? From now on, you are fired from Xinkai."
Song Qiao didn't want to waste time with her and directly called Zhou Zhou, Ye Zhiwei's assistant.
He had been in charge of this place recently, and this Cheng Yuan was under her management.
In less than a minute.
Cheng Yuan's phone rang.
Then came Zhou Zhou's furious reprimand from the phone.
"Cheng Yuan, how dare you openly cheat in recruitment, and the CEO found out! Pack your things and leave immediately."
After speaking, Zhou Zhou hung up the phone, leaving Cheng Yuan stunned in place.
The subsequent outcome was, of course, predictable. At Song Qiao's command, security guards promptly escorted Cheng Yuan and Zhang Huiru out.
Wu Meng's gaze towards Song Qiao instantly became tinged with respect. She hadn't expected him to wield such authority.
She had truly managed to latch onto a powerful figure this time.
But then again, this was just a puppet the boss placed on the surface. It was understandable for him to have such power against favoritism and corruption.
Wu Meng couldn't suppress her curiosity and couldn't help but ask Xia Xueqing, who had accompanied her:
"Sister Xueqing, who exactly is Xinkai's boss, that they've made your brother-in-law their representative?"
"Ah? I don't know about that. You should ask him yourself."
Xia Xueqing chuckled mischievously and subtly stepped on Song Qiao's foot, her eyes filled with amusement.
Seeing this, Wu Meng didn't say anything further and went in for her interview.
Meanwhile, Song Qiao and Xia Xueqing entered the office to wait.
"Xueqing, your school should require internships soon, right? I don't have a supervisor here anymore, so why don't you take over for now? Consider it as gaining some experience."
Song Qiao said, looking up to seek Xia Xueqing's opinion.
Xia Xueqing's face lit up, and her heart fluttered with excitement.
Her brother-in-law arranging her in such an important position now showed that he completely trusted her. It wouldn't be long before she successfully ascended.
"Really, brother-in-law? You're too good to me."
Xia Xueqing shrieked with excitement, lunged into Song Qiao's arms with a bear hug, pouted her lips, and planted a kiss on Song Qiao's cheek.
"Stop messing around, Xueqing, we're in the office."
Just as Song Qiao was about to refuse, Xia Xueqing kissed him on the lips.
He instantly froze on the spot!
"Sigh, this Song Qiao, though he sounds like the CEO, he's just a puppet. He probably has no influence on interviews."
Wu Meng's interview had been extremely difficult, making her even more disappointed in Song Qiao's authority. She planned to complain thoroughly to Xia Yuqing when she got back.
Just as she was about to enter the office, she happened to see this scene through the window. She immediately covered her mouth, stunned on the spot.