novelraw Chapter 467 : Gossip Spreads Like Wildfire
Chapter 467 : Gossip Spreads Like Wildfire
Chapter 467: Gossip Spreads Like Wildfire
In the time that followed, Xu Qiuci couldn't focus on work at all.
She sat at her desk in a daze, feeling like she was in a dream.
After graduation, she had finally found a job, but just as she was about to become a permanent employee, the company was facing bankruptcy.
Faced with workplace harassment from her superiors, not a single colleague dared to help her.
When Xu Qiuci was at her most helpless, Chen Fan appeared.
Just like back in school when Chen Fan had stood up for justice and helped her deal with those troublesome guys who were bothering her.
After not seeing each other for so long, he was still that righteous young man full of a sense of justice.
The only difference was that their roles had changed.
Chen Fan had gone from being her junior in school to becoming her boss.
This... no matter how Xu Qiuci thought about it, it felt somewhat dreamlike.
Colleagues around her kept glancing in her direction, pointing and whispering, gossiping in low voices.
However, Xu Qiuci didn't know how to explain, because even she herself was still in a daze.
As it got closer to lunchtime, Xu Qiuci's mood became increasingly nervous.
Because she didn't know if Chen Fan's earlier invitation to have lunch together was just a polite gesture or a sincere invitation.
If he forgot and left directly later.
What should she do?
How would she face the gossip from her colleagues?
At 11:10 am, it was time to get off work.
Xu Qiuci's anxious heart gradually calmed down.
Chen Fan hadn't shown up.
As expected, it was just a polite remark.
Xu Qiuci smiled bitterly to herself, calmly stood up, and started packing up her things to leave.
Colleagues around her were still gossiping in low voices, but Xu Qiuci couldn't control others' speculations, and she didn't have the energy to care about these things now.
She took the elevator down and came out of the lobby.
But as soon as she stepped out of the entrance, she froze.
A car was parked downstairs, and Chen Fan was standing in front of it, smoking with someone.
Seeing Xu Qiuci, Chen Fan smiled and waved his hand.
"Senior."
Xu Qiuci was slightly stunned, and the colleagues who had come down with her all widened their eyes, looking at this scene in shock.
Looking at Chen Fan's bright smile, Xu Qiuci's heart inexplicably skipped a beat.
After a slight hesitation, she quickened her pace down the steps.
"You... you haven't left yet."
Chen Fan grinned: "Didn't we agree that I'd treat you to a meal?"
"Get in the car."
Guo Wendong, standing nearby, very considerately walked over to open the car door.
"Thank you."
Xu Qiuci felt a bit embarrassed, her face flushed as she got into the car under the gaze of her colleagues.
After the car drove away, the crowd instantly exploded into chatter.
Xu Qiuci knew the new boss.
On his first day, the boss was already taking Xu Qiuci out for a meal.
They were university classmates, but not just university classmates.
In an instant, rumors about the relationship between the new boss and Xu Qiuci spread rapidly among the employees.
All sorts of gossip flew around, and in just one lunch break, the rumors had evolved into Xu Qiuci having an undeniable relationship with the new boss, and she was likely to become successful.
If anyone asked for evidence, the gossiping employees would swear they saw the boss opening the door for Xu Qiuci with their own eyes, the two exchanging meaningful glances, sending secret signals.
The moment the car door closed, they even saw the boss eagerly embrace her...
...
They found a nearby restaurant and got a private room.
While waiting for the food, Chen Fan smiled and took the initiative to speak.
"I really didn't expect to run into you here, senior. It's been almost over a year since we last met when we were learning to drive."
"After not seeing each other for so long, you're still the same as you were in school, haven't changed much."
Xu Qiuci smiled a bit shyly.
"You've changed quite a bit though. To be honest, I never imagined that the one acquiring our company would be you."
Chen Fan smiled while pouring tea for Xu Qiuci and casually said,
"It's just a coincidence, but before long, you'll probably be moving to work in the Hongyun district. I've rented a new office building there."
Guo Wendong sat to the side, keeping his eyes and nose to himself, not saying a word, making himself invisible.
In reality, his gaze was secretly observing these two people.
At first, he thought there must be something going on between Chen Fan and this girl.
But watching their conversation, it didn't seem to be that way.
At least Chen Fan's attitude towards Xu Qiuci didn't show any signs of that kind of relationship.
"Senior, I remember you were in the Foreign Languages Department, right? How did you end up working at a real estate company after graduation?"
Xu Qiuci felt a bit embarrassed.
"I failed the civil service exam last year, so I thought I'd find a job to tide me over for a while, but I didn't expect the company to almost go bankrupt..."
Chen Fan: "What kind of work do you do in the company?"
Xu Qiuci tucked a strand of hair behind her ear.
"I mainly do office clerical work. Actually... during this time, hardly anyone has been working seriously..."
Chen Fan laughed, looking at Guo Wendong with a smile.
"Didn't you just say you didn't know how to start managing these employees? Now it's good, I've arranged an assistant for you."
Chen Fan then introduced Xu Qiuci with a smile: "Guo Wendong. He's currently in charge of the company's administration and human resources departments."
Xu Qiuci felt a bit embarrassed: "Manager Guo."
Guo Wendong nodded with a smile.
"Hello, hello. Someone recommended by the boss himself must be talented."
"I've been so busy lately that I'm at my wit's end, it's great that you can come help me."
"Boss, how about this? Why don't we transfer Miss Xu to the Human Resources Department first, and her job position can be my assistant for now. After the company gets back on track, we can arrange another position for her."
Chen Fan smiled.
"You can decide these things yourself, don't ask me."
"I don't like managing the company, I prefer to be a hands-off boss."
Guo Wendong understood that Chen Fan didn't object to this arrangement.
Xu Qiuci's face turned red with excitement on the side.
This morning, she was in a state where her job was in jeopardy, but in just a few short hours, she had been directly promoted to the Human Resources Department, becoming the assistant to the department manager.
"I... I'm afraid I won't do well..."
"Don't worry."
Chen Fan smiled and pointed at Guo Wendong: "He's an expert. Just stay by his side, watch and learn, and you'll gradually get the hang of it."
"Later you should toast him a couple more times, let Old Guo teach you some real workplace skills."
Xu Qiuci immediately stood up, picking up the tea in front of her.
"Manager Guo, I... I'll use tea instead of alcohol. Please take care of me in the future."
"Haha, let's improve together."
Guo Wendong didn't dare put on airs in front of Xu Qiuci, smiling as he picked up his wine glass and took a sip.
Although it seemed there was no relationship between this girl and the boss, she was so pretty, who knows what might happen in the future?
Xu Qiuci sat back down excitedly, vaguely sensing a premonition.
Her life was about to change starting from meeting Chen Fan today.
She should be grateful she didn't quit a few days ago.
Xu Qiuci looked up at Chen Fan and, as if possessed, asked a question.
"How... how are things with your girlfriend?"
Chen Fan smiled: "Pretty good."
"Next time we have a chance, I'll bring my girlfriend out to meet you, senior. You two will definitely become really good friends with your personalities."
Xu Qiuci smiled: "It's not easy for college sweethearts to persevere to the end. You two must keep going."
Chen Fan nodded with a smile: "We will."
"What about you, senior? Haven't found a boyfriend?"
Xu Qiuci shook her head shyly: "I dated someone after graduation, but our values weren't very compatible, so we broke up later. I've been single since then."
Chen Fan teased: "Then your standards must be too high, senior."
"You're so beautiful, there must be no shortage of people pursuing you."
"Sometimes if you relax your standards a bit, you might just meet your true soulmate."
Xu Qiuci laughed, "If only it were as easy as you say."
Guo Wendong watched the two of them chatting on the side, suddenly feeling a bit confused.
Could it be that these two really are just university classmates?