Capítulo 1551: Chapter 1551: Who Cares About Your Men (4)
“Boss Xiao, do you want to keep this person or not?” HR was a bit puzzled.
“A friend of Mrs. Shen’s. You tell me, keep or not?”
“…” There was a prolonged silence on the other end. “Got it. However, this probationary salary is against company policy.”
“Deduct it from my salary.”
“Alright.” Only then did HR agree. Boss Xiao really went to great lengths to please Mr. Shen, even willing to use his own salary. Unbelievable!
After hanging up the phone, Xiao Mo walked over to the window, smoking with a deeply furrowed brow.
He suddenly recalled one of her statements during the interview lounge, “Who’s interested in your men?” He thought, letting her go abroad for three years was indeed a grave mistake.
However, going overseas was her dream. She’d always wanted to pursue further studies abroad. If he blocked her way, he’d be the villain.
With these thoughts, Xiao Mo furrowed his brows even deeper. After finishing one cigarette, he couldn’t help but light another.
Just as he lit the second cigarette, the office door was knocked on.
“Come in.”
“Boss Xiao…” It was Yao Jia.
She approached Xiao Mo with some grievance, gave him an apologetic look, then slightly lowered her head, her heart beating fast.
“What is it?” Xiao Mo’s eyes remained straight ahead.
The afternoon sunlight shone through the glass window, casting angles on his handsome profile, giving his features more determination.
“Boss Xiao, my sister got into trouble today. You’re a big-hearted person; please don’t hold it against her.” Yao Jia bit her lip in grievance.
“She’s young and ignorant. Are you young too?”
“It’s my fault for not disciplining her well. She wanted to intern at the group, so I let her come for an interview. Didn’t expect she’d cause trouble. But she’s straightforward and candid by nature, can’t stand hypocrisy, so… she speaks her mind.”
“So you’re suggesting it’s my fault now?” Xiao Mo tilted his head, giving her a sidelong glance.
“No, Boss Xiao, you understand my point.” Yao Jia lowered her head. “Please don’t blame her, alright? I’ve already sent her away; she won’t be coming to Shen’s for an interview anymore.”
“Alright, I got it.” Xiao Mo’s face remained expressionless.
“Boss Xiao… Are you still mad at me?” Yao Jia lifted her big eyes, looking at him, her eyes shimmering.
“Who made her call me ‘brother-in-law’?” Xiao Mo suddenly recalled this matter, asking in a deep voice.
“Kids say things carelessly, don’t mind her… Maybe last time when we went to Uncle Xiao’s for dinner, Uncle Xiao acknowledged our relationship.”
“What relationship do we have?” Xiao Mo slightly lowered his head, looking directly at her.
Yao Jia met his deep gaze. She couldn’t decipher the emotions in his eyes, and for the usually smart her, she felt a bit at a loss.
During this time, when she invited him for meals, he didn’t refuse. When they were going home on the same route, he didn’t refuse to give her a ride.
Moreover, when Uncle Xiao said they seemed a good match, he didn’t seem to disagree.
It was Xiao Mo who arranged her job at Shen’s.
“Uncle Xiao said we are good together, and you’re really good at taking care of me…” Yao Jia said subtly.
“I’m good at taking care of everyone.” Xiao Mo’s voice came from above with no particular emotion.
Yao Jia widened her eyes. Good at taking care of everyone? What does that mean…
“Don’t discuss personal matters during work hours.” Xiao Mo declined lightly.
Yao Jia thought he was just avoiding the topic during work hours, so she nodded: “Then, Boss Xiao, how about dinner tonight? Last time you treated me, and I’ve been meaning to treat you back.”
“I’m busy tonight.”
“Busy again, so when will you be free?”
“I said, it’s work hours now!” Xiao Mo’s tone finally showed a hint of disturbance.
Yao Jia bit her lip tightly, not saying anything.
Xiao Mo has always been gentle, never losing his temper at anyone. Is it because of that girl named Xia Chuqing?
“Then I’m leaving.” Yao Jia, feeling upset, left Xiao Mo’s office.
The cigarette between his fingers slowly burned to the end. Xiao Mo extinguished the cigarette in the ashtray and walked over to his computer to work.
Just as he finished dealing with a budget sheet, his phone rang.
It was Xia Chuqing.
“What’s up.” As always, Xiao Mo’s voice was cool and crisp.
“Boss Xiao… Looks like I dialed correctly, your phone number hasn’t changed then.” Xia Chuqing said, “Thank you, I passed the interview. Shen’s really recruits fairly. I mentioned my dad’s situation, and they still thought I was okay.”
“Why carelessly mentioning such things everywhere.” Xiao Mo frowned slightly, but his tone held no reproach.
“I thought it was better to be transparent. Otherwise, if another Tian Lei comes along, they’ll say I deceived them. I believe the interviewers will keep it confidential.”
“You really are straightforward.”
“Thank you for the compliment, Boss Xiao.” Xia Chuqing assumed he was complimenting her.
Xiao Mo could tell she was in a good mood.
“Boss Xiao, you didn’t lie to me. HR really told me the intern salary is eight thousand.”
“…”
“Boss Xiao, thank you. Can I take you to dinner tonight?” Xia Chuqing has always been straightforward, doesn’t much like owing favors.
“I’ll see if I’m busy tonight, and get back to you.” He said with a slight hint of pride.
“Oh.” Seeing Xiao Mo’s lack of enthusiasm, she didn’t know what else to say. Actually, they weren’t that close.
“Alright, I’m hanging up, thank you, Boss Xiao.” Xia Chuqing thanked him again.
This time, she was genuinely thankful to Xiao Mo.
Before Xiao Mo could respond, Xia Chuqing really hung up the phone.
Holding the phone, Xiao Mo glanced at the computer. She wants to treat him to dinner? So, is he using his own money to treat himself?
Xiao Mo smiled slightly and immediately called his assistant.
“Boss Xiao.”
“Yeah, I won’t be visiting President Wei this evening, cancel it for me.”
“Boss Xiao, isn’t that inappropriate? We’ve already spoken with President Wei.”
“Since when have you become so inflexible? Can’t you make up a reason?”
“Oh, okay, okay, I’ll cancel.” The assistant was helpless. “Boss Xiao, do you have plans tonight? Should I arrange anything?”
Everyone knew Xiao Mo was single; his evenings were usually for business or home, rarely anything else.
“Just cancel it, don’t worry about anything else.”
“Yes, understood.”
“Hmm.” Xiao Mo idly twirled the pen in his hand, pondering for a moment, “Is Secretary Lin back from her business trip?”
The assistant quickly replied, “Almost, she’ll be back tomorrow.”
“She’s performed well. Have HR draft a document, promote Secretary Lin. She won’t need to be my personal secretary anymore. Let her serve as Deputy Secretary-General in the Secretariat.”
“Huh?” The assistant was puzzled. “But what’s going to happen without a secretary around you, all these tasks…”
The next sentence he wanted to say was, “All these tasks, surely I can’t handle them alone,” but he held it in.
With Secretary Lin promoted, he also wished for a promotion.
“Didn’t the Secretariat hire a new person today? Go check, randomly pick one.” Xiao Mo said indifferently.
“Newcomers are clumsy, especially this time with mostly interns.”