Scanning their surroundings.
Li Wenqi was indeed nowhere to be seen.
Zhao Jiayu immediately took out her phone to contact her.
"I'm sorry, the number you have dialed is switched off..."
The two beauties were dumbfounded.
"Have you guys heard? Someone passed the interview, but for some reason, they were fired before even starting the job."
"I heard about that. I think her name was something Qi."
"It's truly pitiful. The competition was so fierce, and after finally succeeding in the interview, to be fired before even starting the job… If it were me, I wouldn't not jump off a building!"
Nan Baixuan and Zhao Jiayu exchanged glances.
Li Wenqi, could she have really been fired?
Zhao Jiayu snapped out of her daze and asked in a low voice, "Xuanxuan, could your crazy cousin actually have connections at the Azure Dragon Conglomerate?"
"Impossible, absolutely impossible. With his frivolous attitude and boastful talk, how could he possibly know anyone at the Azure Dragon Conglomerate!"
Although Nan Baixuan's tone was firm, a flicker of fear showed in her eyes.
She recalled something.
"The managers are here, stand up straight!"
Just as Nan Baixuan was about to voice her thoughts, several managers emerged from the Shanhai Building, called out names, and led everyone inside.
Inside the hall, many Azure Dragon Conglomerate employees were still standing.
"Everyone's gathered, are they holding a welcome party?"
"Possibly!"
The crowd speculated.
The person in charge stepped forward.
"To the new family members of the Azure Dragon Conglomerate, our newly appointed director is on their way. Please maintain your spirits and leave a good impression on the new director."
"Anyone who messes around will be immediately fired!"
The word "fired" echoed, making the entire venue fall silent, so quiet that a pin drop could be heard.
As they waited in silence, a deep curiosity gleamed in everyone's eyes.
The identity of the Azure Dragon Conglomerate director had always been a mystery.
To be able to meet the new director upon joining was incredibly exciting for Nan Baixuan and the other new members.
A short while later, a luxury car stopped at the entrance of the Shanhai Building.
A tall, curvaceous, and exquisitely featured woman, surrounded by Azure Dragon Conglomerate executives, entered the hall with an overwhelming aura.
Her appearance was like the sun, instantly making the hall's light seem dim.
"My god, such a figure, such beauty, you only see this in comics."
"She, she looks like the financial queen of our Dragon God Kingdom, Ji Ningyue."
"Yes, it's her, it's Ji Ningyue."
"I never expected the financial queen to be the newly appointed director."
Murmurs of admiration rippled through the crowd.
The manager cleared his throat, and everyone immediately quieted down, straightening their backs with full attention.
Everyone's gaze towards Ji Ningyue was filled with irrepressible excitement.
Ji Ningyue was ranked fifth among the ten most beautiful women in the Dragon God Kingdom.
However, what drew the most attention was not her beauty but her talent.
At such a young age, her financial knowledge and judgment made even those who had been in the financial industry for fifty to sixty years bow in admiration.
Rumor had it that when Ji Ningyue first debuted, a real estate tycoon took a fancy to her.
He offered a sky-high price of one hundred million to buy a day of her company.
Ji Ningyue refused without hesitation.
The real estate tycoon was furious and threatened to make her suffer.
Ji Ningyue immediately counterattacked, and in just one day, caused all of the real estate tycoon's wealth to be depleted, almost angering him to death.
Her most formidable achievement was leading her team two years ago to make the economy of a country that was targeting the Dragon God Kingdom with financial attacks collapse, causing significant internal turmoil.
It could be said that she was the battle empress of the Dragon God Kingdom's financial sector.
The five battle emperors guarded the borders and suppressed rebels.
She, on the other hand, guarded the financial sector, resisting the financial aggression of many foreign countries against the Dragon God Kingdom.
Countless young people in the Dragon God Kingdom looked up to her as a goal to strive for.
The number of people pursuing her was incalculable.
However, no matter how outstanding the young men were, they had not gained her approval.
Countless people in the Dragon God Kingdom were anticipating who would be so fortunate as to win the favor of this talented and beautiful woman.
Nan Baixuan's attire today was already very outstanding, making her stand out among the dozens of new recruits.
But standing beside Ji Ningyue, the two were like the sun and the moon.
Nan Baixuan and Zhao Jiayu silently encouraged themselves, vowing to become another Ji Ningyue tomorrow.
A new official's appointment required a rallying speech.
Ji Ningyue's calm voice captivated everyone's hearts.
As she was speaking, a manager suddenly walked onto the stage and whispered something in her ear.
Ji Ningyue immediately said, "That's all for today. I have matters to attend to. I hope we can work together to create brilliance in the future!"
These simple words made the expressions of every employee flash with fanaticism.
Under the reluctant gazes of the crowd, Ji Ningyue boarded the private elevator directly to the top-floor office.
In the top-floor office, the number of people who could enter the entire Azure Dragon Conglomerate could be counted on one hand.
Ji Ningyue walked to the office door and gently knocked.
"Enter!"
Upon entering the office, Ji Ningyue dared not look up to see who was seated inside. She lowered her head and said softly, "Young Master, Ji Ningyue is here to report."
In front of the employees, she was commanding and exuded the imposing presence of a female battle empress.
Now, however, she was as docile as a child.
Her hands were by her sides, her upper body slightly bowed, and her gaze fixed on the legs of the chair.
Chu Fan, who was sitting by the floor-to-ceiling window overlooking Shanhai City, turned his chair to face Ji Ningyue.
Having received prior instructions, Ji Ningyue's gaze remained fixed on her toes, not daring to look at the true authority of the Azure Dragon Conglomerate.
"Look up. You don't need to adhere to those pedantic rules!"
Ji Ningyue slowly raised her head.
Upon seeing Chu Fan clearly, her heart was greatly shaken.
She had initially assumed that whoever controlled the Azure Dragon Conglomerate must have an exceptional appearance and an aura that could overwhelm everyone.
The reality was that Chu Fan was dressed casually, his hair slightly greasy, and his appearance was not particularly outstanding, nor did he exude a particularly handsome vibe.
Ji Ningyue believed that if she encountered such a person on the street, her gaze would automatically skim past, and she wouldn't give him a second glance.
Despite her thoughts, the chair in the office was not something just anyone could occupy.
Ji Ningyue's expression was solemn as she awaited instructions.
"Has Azure Dragon conveyed everything you need to know about your tasks?"
"Yes, Young Master. From now on, I will accompany you and fully take care of your daily life!"
Chu Fan's brows furrowed, and he thought, "Azure Dragon, you're asking for death!"
Chu Fan didn't ask what Azure Dragon had instructed Ji Ningyue to do, but he could imagine some related matters.
Having such a beautiful woman by his side would inevitably draw attention.
Being high-profile was not Chu Fan's way of operating.
He took a deep breath and exhaled, instructing, "I prefer to be alone. You don't need to accompany me. Just focus on investigating the matters Azure Dragon entrusted you with as quickly as possible!"
"Young Master, have I done something wrong?"
"If anything is amiss, Young Master, please point it out, and Little Yue will correct it immediately!"
Ji Ningyue stared at Chu Fan with extreme nervousness.
Azure Dragon had instructed that while he was away, she was to stay by the Young Master's side at all times, managing all his affairs.
Being rejected now, she instinctively assumed she had done something wrong.
The dignified financial battle empress,
The fifth most beautiful woman in the Dragon God Kingdom,
Whose gaze few could capture even with immense effort, was now proactively asking about her perceived faults, wishing to stay by Chu Fan's side to attend to him.
If this scene were to leak out, it would undoubtedly cause immense shock.