Super Soldier in the City-Chapter 176: Questioning Again

In Xu Yingying’s office, Li Yifei laid all the documents out on the desk, and Xu Yingying and He Fangqing immediately began to examine them seriously. With such a heavy workload, they had temporarily set aside the discussion they had planned.

As Xu Yingying had said, there were many important matters in the company at present, but recruitment was of paramount importance. Only by hiring staff could the company operate smoothly; otherwise, even if the existing employees worked their heads off and did not rest for all twenty-four hours a day, it would still be impossible to build up the company.

The main focus for the two of them now was selecting those with work experience and capabilities. As for the fresh university graduates and the like, they would initially leave the selection to Li Yifei.

Many university students nowadays complain about the work experience requirement set forth by companies during hiring, but this is precisely what some companies truly value. University students are a dime a dozen, and some don’t learn anything in school, spending their time dating or playing games instead. Even with a diploma, they lack any real ability, unless they come from truly prestigious universities that genuinely cultivate talent. Only then might they gain recognition from companies; otherwise, work experience is definitely prioritized.

After a good two hours, the three of them had finally sorted through the documents, selecting around twenty candidates to focus on as potential key figures in the company. The remaining decent candidates would be directly hired to work in the company.

There were also some fresh university graduates responsible for various miscellaneous company tasks, like in the office, logistics, or the Human Resources Department. They wouldn’t be given opportunities in the more critical departments unless they performed exceptionally well, which might enable a department transfer.

"Oh no! How did I forget to pick out a pretty secretary for myself?" Li Yifei suddenly exclaimed, his face full of regret.

Xu Yingying immediately gave Li Yifei a reproachful look and said, "You can look for a secretary, but you’re supposed to find one to help with your work, not to keep around for your enjoyment."

Li Yifei, however, just laughed it off, "While capability is more important, if she isn’t easy on the eyes, then I won’t be pleased looking at her. Wouldn’t that affect my work? So, it’s still better to find a pretty secretary. President, Manager, if you don’t choose some handsome guys for yourselves, I can help you pick too."

"No way!" Xu Yingying and He Fangqing rejected Li Yifei’s suggestion in unison, without any good humor.

Li Yifei lit a cigarette and said, "Well, if you don’t want that, fine. Anyway, as the Human Resources Manager, I definitely need to exercise this special privilege."

Xu Yingying immediately frowned and said, "Why are you smoking when your throat is so bad today? Can’t you cut back a little?"

"These cigarettes are fine. You know Comrade Xiaoping, right? He’s always got a cigarette in hand, yet he’s lived to such an age. I smoke the same brand as him, so it’s fine no matter how much I smoke. Do you want to try?" Li Yifei offered, placing the plain white cigarette package on the table with a smile.

"Was this given to you by Miss Su?" Xu Yingying picked up the cigarette package and, after a few glances that revealed nothing, asked Li Yifei with curiosity.

"Yes, she got them for me. No one else could have managed that."

Xu Yingying and He Fangqing immediately looked at Li Yifei with peculiar expressions. Li Yifei, feeling quite uncomfortable under their gaze, rolled his eyes and said, "Why are you looking at me like that?"

He Fangqing and Xu Yingying exchanged glances before Xu Yingying spoke, "Sister Fangqing, don’t you think it’s odd that Miss Su came here?"

He Fangqing nodded in agreement, "Yes, considering her significant background that you told me about, I couldn’t wrap my head around why she would come to invest here. But now, I feel like I’ve found the reason."

Xu Yingying also nodded and added, "That’s right. It seems quite clear that Miss Su came here specifically for this guy—the way she made him president and brought him such valuable cigarettes."

Li Yifei pointed at them and burst into laughter, his expression conveying that he thought they were complete idiots, "You two... you’re hilarious... Your idea is simply a flight of fancy, an absolute impossibility."

Seeing Li Yifei’s exaggerated response, He Fangqing and Xu Yingying were somewhat perplexed. They both felt that Su Mengxin had come for Li Yifei. Xu Yingying said, "Didn’t you know Su Mengxin from before? Didn’t you save her once?"

Li Yifei continued to try to contain his amusement, "That was during a mission. With so many soldiers around, it was good enough that she could recognize me at all. How could she possibly take interest in me?"

Su Mengxin had told Xu Yingying the reasons why she knew Li Yifei, but she never mentioned that he was part of the Flying Hawk Squad, nor did she share the specific details with Xu Yingying. Given her status, Xu Yingying wouldn’t intrude with questions unless Su Mengxin volunteered the information. Now with Li Yifei’s casual remark, how could they not believe him?

"Then why did she appoint you as president and bring you cigarettes?" He Fangqing still had doubts. Unlike Xu Yingying, who was inexperienced with relationships, He Fangqing had a failed marriage behind her and thus a deeper understanding of emotions. She continued to feel that Su Mengxin’s visit was for Li Yifei.

"In Mile City, besides me... does she know anyone else? Besides, someone with a military background tends to be trustworthy..."

"Psht!" Xu Yingying immediately gave a disdainful look.

Li Yifei ignored Xu Yingying’s reaction and continued, "Moreover, my role as president is just in name. The real management of the company is President Xu’s responsibility. If that’s the case, wouldn’t it mean Miss Su is infatuated with President Xu, wanting to get involved with her?"

"Screw you." Xu Yingying immediately gave Li Yifei an annoyed roll of her eyes and grabbed a pen from the desk, slamming it into his chest.

He Fangqing, however, eagerly continued her interrogation, "And what about the cigarettes? If they are so precious, why did she get them for you?"

"For others, these cigarettes are out of reach, but with her capabilities, it’s completely normal to obtain some, and it’s no big deal. What’s more, she’s currently my neighbor, always bumming meals at my place, so it’s only natural for her to get me some cigarettes," Li Yifei explained.

"What?" He Fangqing and Xu Yingying exclaimed in surprise once again.

Xu Yingying had never been to Li Yifei’s house, but He Fangqing had stayed there before. She knew his complex was decent, but just an average residential area. Li Yifei’s building had three units per floor, clearly all small apartments. For someone like Su Mengxin to move in there, could there really be no reason?

"You don’t have to look at me like that; it’s none of my business. She randomly chose the place when she first arrived here. In Mile City, she just wanted to live the life of an ordinary person, occasionally coming here for a vacation. It was sheer coincidence she ended up as my neighbor, and that’s how she got familiar with me, started eating at my place, brought me cigarettes, and made me a mascot CEO. Could you two not let your imaginations run wild? For a woman like Su Mengxin, if she were to marry, it would only be to the scions of the most powerful leaders within Capital City," Li Yifei clarified.

After this explanation, both Xu Yingying and He Fangqing could understand the situation. Indeed, for a woman like Su Mengxin, used to a life in the spotlight, coming here to enjoy a quieter lifestyle was a treat. Most importantly, they knew that for Su Mengxin to be with an ordinary man like Li Yifei was simply out of the question.

"Alright, enough with this chick chat. I have to go," said Li Yifei, standing up to leave.

"Hey, where are you going? We can leave together," He Fangqing quickly called out.

"I’m not going with you. I have a date tonight," Li Yifei replied, smiling and winking at them before quickly dashing away.

Although He Fangqing and Xu Yingying chased after him, Li Yifei was too fast, and to their amazement, he had taken the stairs, making it impossible for them to catch up. freёweɓnovel.com

"That rascal, he slipped away just like that; he’s clearly up to no good," Xu Yingying complained, quite annoyed.

He Fangqing giggled softly, saying, "Then let’s just try and find him."

Xu Yingying shook her head, then suddenly her expression turned anxious, and she urged, "Then hurry up, he might be out with Shanshan."

They rushed out, only to see Li Yifei’s car just pulling away. Xu Yingying quickly got into her own car and, together with He Fangqing, started chasing in the direction Li Yifei had taken.

Although only half a minute had passed, Li Yifei’s car had already made quite a distance, and since it was now completely dark, it was even harder to spot his car.

This irked Xu Yingying, who slapped the steering wheel, exclaiming, "Where the hell has that bastard gone off to?"

"Let’s just leave it be, let him off the hook today," He Fangqing said with a smile.

Xu Yingying shook her head repeatedly, insisting, "No, no, if he is out this late with Shanshan, it’s definitely no good."

"Well, why don’t you call Shanshan and see where she is?" He Fangqing suggested.

Xu Yingying quickly took out her phone and dialed Xu Shanshan’s number. After a long wait, Xu Shanshan finally answered.

"Where are you?" Xu Yingying questioned impatiently as soon she was connected.

"What business is it of yours where I am?" Xu Shanshan replied, nonchalantly.

"Are you with Li Yifei?" Xu Yingying pressed on.

"So what if I am? I’m going to see a movie with my brother-in-law, is that a problem?"

"You... Which cinema are you at?" Xu Yingying became even more irritated. They had just seen a movie yesterday, and now they were watching another one? These two were definitely up to no good.

"I’m not telling you. Are you waiting to spoil my fun? Keep dreaming," Xu Shanshan chuckled and hung up the phone.