Reborn: I'll Never Fail My Childhood Sweetheart Again

Chapter 685: Chapter 247: Qin Shiqing Went to Shenghai for Her Internship

As a general manager, many things need to be understood personally, including personnel appointments and dismissals.

Previously, he saw a familiar name in the HR department, learned that Liu Wanyin had been transferred here, and that she was reporting to headquarters today.

Since he was free in the morning, Kang Baohong made time to meet her.

The two were already acquaintances, having met at the very beginning of the Finance College store’s establishment. Kang Baohong personally interviewed all those former veteran employees.

The general manager even clearly remembered that Su Zelin had reminded him to be as gentle as possible when interviewing Liu Wanyin.

Even so, when the girl walked into the manager’s office, she was still timid, like a startled rabbit, using all her courage for a most ordinary interview.

In fact, at that interview, Kang Baohong thought Liu Wanyin did not perform satisfactorily.

However, with Su Zelin’s recommendation, she was hired against the norm. There was a concern that this weak and shy girl would not adapt to the job, but she proved her worth, becoming more outstanding by the day.

To this day, the self-conscious poor girl she once was could no longer be seen.

The trials of work can completely change a person!

Of course, her success today is also significantly due to Su Zelin’s personal mentorship.

Those who can stay around Su Zelin often unknowingly improve their insight, vision, ability, and courage due to his guidance.

It was the same for me, Song Yuwei, and Liu Wanyin.

This is the power of a strong personality!

Kang Baohong thought to himself.

Seeing the general manager personally welcome Liu Wanyin’s arrival and hearing that she was a veteran of the first store, everyone knew this "newbie" was no ordinary person.

After all, she was a company hero, having accomplished great deeds in its founding, and a direct subordinate of two senior executives, transferred to headquarters. How could she just be a regular employee?

Her position allocation indicated as much; she was the direct assistant to Song Yuwei, which other true newbies did not receive.

After Su Zelin and Kang Baohong left, Song Yuwei found Xiaoliu, smiling, "Wanyin, I’m Song Yuwei, the former manager of the Normal University store. Do you remember me?"

She was not unfamiliar with Liu Wanyin.

There were some connections between the managers of the various franchise stores.

Moreover, hearing that Liu Wanyin was a classmate of Su Zelin, Song Yuwei naturally took note.

"Of course, I remember, Sister Yuwei, but here in headquarters, you’re my senior. I hope to learn a lot from you in the future!"

During the first New Era annual meeting, the two happened to be arranged at the same table at the banquet. Song Yuwei left a deep impression on Liu Wanyin because there were only two female managers at the table. Song Yuwei was beautiful, confident, and dazzling, easily memorable by anyone who saw her.

"I don’t dare say teach; I only came earlier by half a year. Headquarters has a good atmosphere and many opportunities. If we work well under the boss, there’s surely a future!"

Having been a store manager, Song Yuwei understood Liu Wanyin’s emotions.

Being transferred to headquarters was undoubtedly good, with far more potential than being a small store manager, but it was also true that it took time to adapt to a new environment. Fortunately, when she first arrived, Su Zelin often accompanied her, quickly helping her get used to the new work and life.

"I know, thanks, Sister Yuwei!"

"You’re welcome. I’ll get to work. If you run into any issues, feel free to find me anytime!"

"..."

After work in the evening, she treated Liu Wanyin to a meal and inquired about her workday before sending her back to the girls’ dormitory.

Returning to room 302, only Zeng Kaiping and Hou Yongjin were there. They had just finished their first internship day as well.

The school’s organized internship units and companies weren’t limited to Lin’an but extended to other cities in the province, or to Shenghai and Su Province, with specific arrangements based on personal preferences and school performance.

Everybody else went out of town, leaving only the three of them in Lin’an.

The young spirits online flirted again; this guy didn’t treat the internship seriously.

But upon seeing Su Zelin, his gaze shifted from the computer screen: "Third Brother, you’re back?"

"Yeah, Ah Ping, how was the internship today?"

Su Zelin asked with a smile.

"It was alright. Others were fine, but I ran into a bullying old guy who shoved all the work on me and was very picky. Truly bullying an intern!"

Zeng Kaiping complained.

"There’s no helping it. Many newcomers to the workplace have to go through this stage."

Hou Yongjin joined the conversation, still holding the book "Thick Black Theory," which he’d been reading for three years. He knew it inside and out.

But Hou Yongjin felt he hadn’t read enough yet. He needed to continue pondering it until thoroughly understanding it.

After chatting with them about the internship, Su Zelin took a clean T-shirt and went into the bathroom.

While showering, his phone rang.

Seeing the call was from Qin Shiqing.

Su Zelin turned off the faucet, pressed the answer button, and turned on the speaker: "Hello?"

"Xiaolinzi, what are you doing?"

The pleasant voice in soft, Suzhou dialect flowed through the receiver, a never-tiring sound which gained Qin Shiqing many fans when she was an announcer at Second High and Zhejiang University.

"Showering, is there something up?"

Su Zelin replied, rubbing his body vigorously to maintain temperature.

"Well, finish your shower first, don’t catch a cold!"

Knowing her childhood friend liked cold showers, and with November getting chilly, Qin Shiqing worried he’d catch a cold if he stayed wet too long.

So she hung up.

"This woman, secretive, what’s going on..."

Su Zelin murmured, puzzled.

It seemed it wasn’t just casual chatting; there must be something important.

Once again, he turned on the faucet, hurriedly finished washing, put on the T-shirt, returned to the dormitory, swiftly changed into winter clothes, felt immediately warmer, and then called Qin Shiqing back.

"Xiaolinzi, come to my school the day after tomorrow!"

The girl’s words made him frown.

Qin Shiqing asking him to go to Zhejiang University usually had one purpose—to pretend to be her boyfriend.

The Zhejiang University forums periodically featured a post claiming they’d broken up, prompting her childhood friend to clear things up.

Su Zelin noticed those posts almost always came from the same ID.

It seemed like a loyal admirer of Qin Shiqing, causing trouble every so often.

"Qin Shiqing, you’re in your fourth year. You don’t need me as a shield anymore, right?"

Su Zelin said exasperatedly, "How long have I been doing this for you, not until graduation, is it?"

"Xiaolinzi, I’m heading to Shenghai for an internship the day after tomorrow morning."

Qin Shiqing said softly.

The words left "Xiaolinzi" momentarily dazed.

Right, Zhejiang University’s internship schedule aligns closely with the Finance College, and it’s that time now.

Just like in his past life, where she went to a state-owned enterprise in Shenghai.

"So, can you come see me off the day after tomorrow morning?"

The girl asked.

"Alright."

After some thought, Su Zelin agreed.

Even though they were no longer in the same city for college, he and Qin Shiqing still occasionally met, at least once a month.

However, this internship would be the longest separation since his rebirth, with her likely gone to Shenghai until winter break, followed by the spring semester until mid-April to complete her internship and prepare for her thesis defense.

Unlike in his past life, where he eagerly anticipated and reunited with Qin Shiqing, even visiting Shenghai often, making the separation less painful.

This time, it was different; during the internship, there likely wouldn’t be much opportunity to meet.

Moreover, after her internship, graduation season was just around the corner, signaling a likely parting of ways.

"The day after tomorrow morning, the nine o’clock coach, don’t be late!"

"Got it!"

"..."