Back to 1984: Let's Work Hard Together to Raise The Kids!-Chapter 245: Interview and Onboarding

After the meal, Yu Anhe was about to pay the bill when Chen Xinyue quickly found an excuse and settled it first.

Yu Anhe, knowing this, couldn’t help but playfully scold and then asked, "Where are you staying now?"

"I’ve just arrived in the capital and am currently staying at a hotel. Once I research the geographical location of the SY multinational group, I’ll see where would be more suitable to live," Chen Xinyue shared her plans.

Seeing that she was calm and had a clear plan with every step, Yu Anhe felt reassured, "Alright, I’ll first submit your personal materials. Wait for the interview notice. You have the teacher’s number, so contact me if there are any problems."

After they parted.

Chen Xinyue took a taxi back to her hotel room to start studying the information on the SY multinational group.

She continued researching until past ten o’clock before she had a clear understanding.

It had to be said that the job introduced by Yu Anhe was really a good one.

Firstly, the SY multinational group has a wide range of businesses, both domestically and internationally. The secretary position basically requires handling social engagements for the president. As long as one has high emotional intelligence, is astute, and without ulterior motives, the career prospects are quite promising.

More importantly, it can broaden her experience, which is very helpful for her career planning.

Lastly, the group is located within the Third Ring, not far from the house her parents bought for her. If she really goes to work there, she can directly live in her own house without the hassle.

Meanwhile.

Inside the president’s office of the SY multinational group building.

Assistant Tang Ming walked in with a document, "President, Professor An just sent over a resume. I’ve reviewed it, and the qualifications are excellent and meet our requirements. Should we arrange an interview?" 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Xiao Jinlin looked up, his sharp, chiseled features caught Tang Ming’s eye, with a hint of fatigue and impatience in his deep-set eyes.

"Your secretary department can handle such matters. As per usual, a three-month probation period. If they can’t pass your department’s assessment, there’s no need to inform me."

Tang Ming nodded respectfully, "Understood, President. It’s almost eleven o’clock, and the driver is about to arrive. Shall we go?"

Honestly, he felt quite hard-pressed, as his immediate boss was a workaholic, which meant he, a humble assistant, had to work late into the night as well. If not for the good pay, who would willingly work like a horse!

But these thoughts could only be kept to himself. He didn’t dare to voice them, secretly praying that his president would fall in love soon. As long as the president started dating, his focus wouldn’t be entirely on work, and then Tang Ming wouldn’t have to work overtime!

Xiao Jinlin had no idea how much pressure his relentless work ethic caused his assistant. He checked his watch and left without a word, taking his things with him.

Tang Ming hurriedly followed.

The next day, the secretary department received Chen Xinyue’s resume.

The secretary department’s director, Li Dehua, immediately called a meeting, wearing a serious expression on his meticulous face, "Comrades, we have another challenging task. Who will take on the responsibility this time?"

The experienced Lin Fei tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and smiled slightly, her red lips parting, "Boss, the qualifications are quite good! It seems Professor An wants to prove himself again! I just wonder what challenges we’ll face this time."

A playful gleam flickered in her eyes, indicating she was eager to see what would happen.

Li Dehua sighed with a headache, "We’ve interviewed so many people in the past few months, all a mess. I’m losing hope. Why does the president insist on hiring?"

Cao Hui, sitting at the other end, chuckled and consoled, "Boss, don’t worry. After all, it’s the president’s order. We just need to do our job well, whether the candidate stays or not is not within our control."

The others nodded in agreement.

Li Dehua let out a helpless sigh, "Alright, Lin Fei, inform the candidate to come for an interview. We’ll all be there, and make sure to call Assistant Tang too."

"Got it! I’ll handle it right away!" Lin Fei left the meeting room excitedly in her high heels.

Around nine-thirty, Chen Xinyue received the interview notification.

At the time, she was about to head out, so she had to change her plans.

Since it was a secretary interview, she needed to dress formally. Without knowing the specific circumstances on the other side, to be safe, she took out the suit she had prepared in advance.

This outfit was not a traditional black business suit. Instead, it was a beige shirt and suit. Although it was still a pencil skirt, it extended to the calf, paired with beige high heels, looking elegant and dignified without losing elegance.

Her hair was styled in large waves she had permed back in An City, so she just needed to set it. She applied a delicate light makeup, grabbed her bag, and was almost ready to go out.

She arrived at the SY multinational group building by taxi before eleven o’clock.

The receptionist, understanding her purpose, took a couple of extra glances at her and personally escorted her upstairs.

Inside the meeting room.

Lin Fei was whispering and betting with Tang Ming.

"The people from the secretary department all placed bets, do you want to join in?"

"What are the options this time?"

Lin Fei mischievously smiled and lowered her voice, "Three choices. One is leaving within a week, another is leaving within a month, and the last is failing the interview. Which one do you bet on?"

Tang Ming stroked his chin, deep in thought, "Is it really that bad? None of you have confidence?"

Lin Fei scoffed, "We’ve seen so many groups come and go. The qualified unmarried women also have high standards. After meeting our president, who can look at any other man? It’s only because Sister Fei is experienced and mature that I can hold onto my heart, not everyone is like me!"

Tang Ming looked puzzled, "Are you sure it’s not because of your age?"

Lin Fei glared at Tang Ming, "Annoying! I’m still quite young!"

"Ahem ahem..." Li Dehua cleared his throat lightly.

The two of them turned their heads in unison, just in time to see Chen Xinyue standing at the meeting room door.

Lin Fei appraised the poised Chen Xinyue and smiled, "Not bad, not bad, the young lady is quite calm! Come in!"

Chen Xinyue obediently sat opposite the three of them, her actions from pulling out the chair to sitting down were fluid and very standard.

The three of them collectively raised their eyebrows.

Tang Ming was the first to ask in English, "You’re Chen Xinyue, right? A graduate student who studied in Britain?"

Chen Xinyue also replied in English, "Yes."

"Why did you choose the secretary position at the SY multinational group?"

Chen Xinyue explained very sincerely, "Because I’ve just returned to the capital, and this was the first job my teacher recommended. I felt the benefits and conditions were quite good, so I accepted."

Tang Ming was taken aback for a moment, then smiled, "You’re quite honest!"

Those who came for interviews before were all asked this question, and the answers were always the same formulaic and standardized responses that he had grown weary of. It was rare to get a candid answer.

Intrigued, he continued to ask, "Do you know the nature of this job? The requirements are very stringent. You not only need to speak English, understand wine, and be familiar with social etiquette, but also have a certain aesthetic sense and crisis management skills. You’ll need to accompany the president to social events and handle various issues on his behalf. Can you manage that?"