The Shangdong Group is currently the most well-known corporate group in Ningchuan. Now everyone knows that the Shangdong Group has begun developing its own high-end fashion brand in collaboration with Frank Gregory, a genius in the fashion world. It's very promising, and their designs have received great acclaim internationally.

There are now Shangdong Group clothing stores in major shopping malls.

Working in such a place is also a great experience for students.

Upon hearing this, the student looked at Yang Chen in disbelief and asked, "Big brother, can I really go to the Shangdong Group?"

If one could work at the Shangdong Group, that would be a great addition to one's resume, whether for internships or job hunting in the future!

Yang Chen didn't fully commit but said to the student, "If you pass the interview, of course, you can go!"

"Great! Thank you, big brother!" The student was very polite, calling him "big brother" repeatedly, naturally bridging the gap between them.

In her view, if Yang Chen really knew someone inside, and could vouch for her, the interview would merely be a formality, and the likelihood of being hired would be high!

Moreover, she was confident in herself.

Immediately, the three of them hailed a taxi to go to the Shangdong Group.

It wasn't long before they arrived at the Shangdong Group.

Yang Chen, sitting in the front passenger seat, looked somewhat embarrassed as he turned to Ding Yutong and said, "Teacher Ding... um... I didn't bring any money when I came out, could you..."

"Oh, oh, oh! I have it! I'll pay!" Ding Yutong quickly said.

When Ding Yutong took out the money to pay the driver, the driver looked at Yang Chen with a strange expression.

He couldn't quite understand it; Yang Chen, dressed in such shabby clothes, didn't look like someone wealthy. Even needing a woman to pay the taxi fare showed he was just a poor man.

Because of this, he couldn't understand why a pretty girl like Ding Yutong would associate with someone like Yang Chen! Isn't it said that girls nowadays are very realistic? Why would one willingly accept such a poor man?

After the three of them got out of the car, the driver watched for a while, only shaking his head and driving away after they had entered the lobby.

While sitting in the elevator, Ding Yutong couldn't help but scrutinize Yang Chen.

The black T-shirt he wore looked quite worn out, even with a few holes at the shoulders; the jeans too, with several worn-out spots showing white threads, just like those purposely distressed pants sold.

However, fortunately, Yang Chen's clothes, though old, were not dirty, and one could even smell a pleasant scent of soap.

Including the worn-out Converse shoes with slightly loose edges, the shoes' sides were still very white, with no dirt.

Thinking it over, Ding Yutong couldn't help but ask, "Yang Chen, where have you been these days?"

Yang Chen glanced at the floor display and replied, "I went to the border for a while to take care of some matters."

"Oh!" Ding Yutong nodded and didn't pursue further questions.

She could see that Yang Chen didn't want to say more, so she didn't ask further.

Soon, they arrived at the floor housing the Shangdong Group and stepped out of the elevator.

While the decoration at the Shangdong Group hadn't changed at all, making Yang Chen feel quite familiar, for Ding Yutong's student, it was truly astonishing.

After all, the Shangdong Group is a large company. When Wei Qingzhong had it designed back then, it was very grand, and it still looked very good even now.

"Teacher, is this the Shangdong Group? It's so impressive!" the student whispered, holding onto Ding Yutong's arm.

Ding Yutong smiled and said, "Yes, just relax; don't be nervous. The owner here is a friend of Yang Chen's."

"Really?" The student's eyes glowed. "I heard the president of the Shangdong Group is a great beauty!"

"Yes, indeed! She's a super beauty!" Ding Yutong responded with a smile.

Yang Chen led the others toward the Shangdong Group.

The student seemed a bit nervous.

Because the way Yang Chen dressed indeed clashed somewhat with the grandeur and majesty of the Shangdong Group.

However, what she didn't expect was that the receptionist, seeing Yang Chen, became very excited, stood up, walked out from behind the reception desk, and exclaimed, "Mr. Yang! You're here!"

Nie Xiaoying knew Yang Chen's special status and position because she was aware of some internal matters, including Frank Gregory and the relationship between Yang Chen and Wei Xueqing, so she was particularly respectful and enthusiastic upon seeing Yang Chen.

Yang Chen asked, "Is Xueqing here?"

Nie Xiaoying nodded, "Yes, she's in her office now."

"Great!" Yang Chen nodded and walked inside.

Ding Yutong and her student followed closely behind Yang Chen without encountering any obstacles.

At the CEO's office door, Zhou Lan immediately stood up and glanced at Yang Chen, saying, "Mr. Yang, you're here!"

Yang Chen nodded, "I'm here to see Xueqing!"

"She's inside," Zhou Lan quickly replied.

She didn't even ask Yang Chen's purpose for coming; she just allowed him in.

The student following behind Ding Yutong found this scene a little unbelievable.

While Yang Chen was about to reach out and push the door, he suddenly remembered something and turned to Zhou Lan, "Are your stores still hiring now?"

"We're always hiring; the turnover rate for sales positions is relatively high," Zhou Lan said.

Yang Chen pointed to Ding Yutong's student and said, "She wants to work as a summer or temporary worker. Please help her get to HR for an interview, see if she qualifies."

"Alright!" Zhou Lan immediately stood up, with a smiling face, and left with the student.

The student was in disbelief, feeling somewhat dazed. She knew that the person leading her now was none other than the CEO's secretary!

Typically, a secretary works for the president, just like an imperial emissary with an imperial sword in ancient times. Now letting the secretary lead her to an interview, wasn't that nearly certain success?

Yang Chen pushed the door open and entered the room.

Wei Xueqing was processing documents and, without raising her head, asked, "What is it?"

Yang Chen looked at Wei Xueqing and said, "I'm back."

Upon hearing the voice, Wei Xueqing frowned slightly, feeling it extremely familiar.

She quickly looked up to see Yang Chen standing in front of her.

"Yang Chen!" Wei Xueqing immediately stood up, moved her chair aside, and looked at Yang Chen in disbelief.

Yang Chen had been gone for seven days without a word, and she thought he wouldn't return anymore.

Now seeing Yang Chen appear before her, Wei Xueqing felt a surge of excitement.

"You... you're back?" Wei Xueqing spoke excitedly.

Yang Chen nodded lightly, "Yes, I'm back."

"That's wonderful!" Wei Xueqing cheered, running out from behind her desk and throwing her arms around Yang Chen.

Seeing Wei Xueqing's actions, Yang Chen slightly frowned, intending to dodge, but after a moment's thought, he allowed Wei Xueqing to leap into his embrace.

But Yang Chen only hugged Wei Xueqing out of politeness, then took a step back to create some distance between them.

Hugging is a form of courtesy, both domestically and internationally. Many people embrace to show enthusiastic release after a long separation, but it's different between friends and lovers, so Yang Chen lightly hugged and then stepped away.

Feeling the distance Yang Chen gave her, a trace of disappointment flashed in Wei Xueqing's eyes.

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