Chapter 478: Chapter 308: Isn’t Chen Yuan’s Surname Chen? Why Is He Called Chairman Jiang?
"Um..." Jiangg Ning paused. It was true that companies often asked about personal circumstances—especially high-pressure ones—for fear that personal matters would interfere with work. But she hadn’t expected them to be so direct.
Moreover.
Her boyfriend...
’He’s right here next to me.’
Jiangg Ning blushed slightly and said softly, "I am seeing someone, but we won’t be getting married within the next three years."
"Good," the interviewer nodded. "What led you to leave your position at Lanjing University? The benefits and work environment for a university instructor are supposed to be excellent, aren’t they?"
"It was mainly for personal reasons. I’m quite interested in finance and investment. After spending half a year learning about the industry, I made the decision to resign." Jiangg Ning thought for a moment before answering. She held back a little, though she figured her relationship was covered under ’personal reasons.’
’So it wasn’t exactly a lie.’
"I assume you did some research on Bauhinia Company before you came. Can you accept the company’s rather demanding, competitive culture?"
"I... that would depend on how demanding it is," Jiangg Ning said, tilting her head.
At this, Mo Nana chimed in, "It involves overtime, quarterly eliminations of the lowest-performing employees, year-long individual assessments, and dedicated specialist supervision. Our company has always had high expectations for our employees, because the salaries we offer are top-tier in the industry, and our benefits are first-class."
"I see. I would probably need to understand that in more detail before I could make a decision," Jiangg Ning said calmly. "Occasional overtime is fine, but it can’t be allowed to significantly impact my life outside of work."
"Alright." The interviewer’s expression soured.
The other managers at the table also shook their heads.
Chen Yuan, however, couldn’t sit still any longer.
In fact, ever since the question about her marriage plans, Chen Yuan had wanted to scratch his head in frustration.
’Seriously, what’s with all these bizarre questions? He’d wanted to complain about them for a while now, but to hear them directed at Ningning... Seeing them interrogate her like a criminal made him deeply uncomfortable.’
"So—"
The interviewer had just started to speak.
Suddenly, a deep, magnetic voice cut her off.
Chen Yuan, who had been sitting in the far corner with his face in his hands, finally couldn’t take it anymore.
"That’s enough. All of you, take a break. I’ll interview this candidate myself," he said, lifting his head.
"Huh?" The interviewer froze, completely baffled.
The others sitting at the table exchanged bewildered glances.
They were utterly confused.
To say nothing of the company executives sitting in a row off to the side. They all looked at one another, wondering what on earth the chairman was suddenly up to.
Pei Youwen had been listening intently, and Chen Yuan’s voice startled him. He looked up at Chen Yuan, who was now standing, his gaze full of confusion.
Many people looked toward him, as if seeking an answer.
The corner of Pei Youwen’s mouth twitched. He clearly had no idea what was going on either.
"Chairman Jiang... Are you saying you want to conduct the interview?" As the highest-ranking person among the interviewers, Mo Nana forced a stiff smile.
Everyone knew that conducting interviews was not a pleasant task; it was exhausting.
’Did the chairman suddenly get a whim and want to see what it’s like?’
Mo Nana’s attitude was one of utmost respect.
The interviewer beside her, who had been so aggressive and methodical just moments ago, still hadn’t reacted. She remained frozen.
TCH.
Chen Yuan walked over, but the interviewer still hadn’t moved. A split second later, another sharp tut came from Pei Youwen. As brief as the sound was, it hit her ears like a clap of thunder, and the interviewer shot up from her chair reflexively.
’If I don’t give up my seat, where will he sit? He can’t ask Mo Nana to get up, can he?’
’After all, she’s a manager too.’
The interviewer’s face flushed. She scurried to the side, not daring to sit in the seat Chen Yuan had just left vacant. All she could do was stand timidly to one side.
...
’Chairman Jiang?’
Jiangg Ning mulled over those two words. She appeared calm on the surface, but inside, a storm was raging...
’Chen... Isn’t his surname supposed to be Chen?’
’He’s actually the chairman of this company? Not just some random manager...’
Something suddenly clicked for Jiangg Ning. She lowered her gaze slightly, and where no one could see, she gripped the hem of her clothes tightly.
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