Boundless Prospects

Xingyun International Group, Headquarters Building.

Wen Ruan stood downstairs, looking up at the sky.

The glass curtain wall gleams in the sunlight, like a giant mirror, reflecting the city's prosperity and vitality.

The building's exterior design is simple yet grand, cleverly combining streamlined shapes with geometric patterns.

The building was still as magnificent as ever, seemingly unchanged since I left.

Enter the main entrance of the building.

Spacious and bright space, soaring ceilings, enormous art sculptures, modern minimalist decor...

On one side of the lobby, a huge electronic display screen continuously scrolls through the group's latest news, market trends, and corporate culture philosophy...

The incredibly familiar scene before her eyes instantly pulled Wen Ruan's thoughts back to eight years ago.

She had just graduated and stepped into this place full of expectations, dreaming of an extraordinary future.

Time flies, and she returned to the starting point. Suddenly, an unnamed flutter in her heart made her feel somewhat overwhelmed with emotion.

Tears gradually welled up in her eyes.

Wen Ruan let out a breath, quickly calming herself down.

After registering at the front desk, I smoothly took the high-speed elevator directly to the 11th floor.

This is also the core office space for the entire Media Operations Division.

She returned to the group this time through Zhao Mingying's internal submission of her resume to Ji Qiuyu, the vice president of media operations.

So the interview was also arranged here.

Today I just had a chat with HR to discuss my needs.

If there are no problems, Ji Qiuyu will personally discuss her salary and position with her later.

I dialed the HR number and waited a short while before a somewhat familiar figure came out.

She met him at the company about three years ago.

"Good afternoon Wen Ruan!" the HR said with a smile. "I'll take you to the meeting room!"

"Thank you." Wen Ruan tightened the shoulder strap of her bag and followed her into the office area.

The familiar decor made her feel a little uneasy.

After all, his departure back then wasn't dignified.

"Wen Ruan!?" A surprised voice rang out, "How come you..."

Wen Ruan turned her head and saw a familiar old colleague, Li Mingshuai.

Immediately following were more gasps of surprise.

"It's her!" "Who? She's so beautiful!"

"Wen Ruan from the Marketing and Promotion Division! Oh, I forgot, you joined recently and haven't met her!"

"She used to be a famous beauty in our company!"

Wow, you've become even more charming in three years!

Although she left the company more than three years ago, she had worked there for five years. With her outstanding appearance, optimistic and cheerful personality, and excellent abilities, she was known by many colleagues.

She Wen Ruan squeezed the bag's shoulder strap, a faint smile on her face.

As she walked by, one could faintly hear even more intense discussions behind her.

She even heard the name "Zhang Zihang".

This former Digital Marketing Department Director did not remain silent after the incident.

After all, he has a father who is a director of a group, and he has experience working for a Fortune 500 company overseas.

He has now been promoted to General Manager of the International Cooperation Department.

Responsible for the company's cooperation and exchanges with foreign art and media organizations, and promoting the development of international cultural projects.

In addition, there's his calm and handsome appearance, his age of 35, and his powerful background.

He can be considered one of the group's recognized successors and is highly supported by the employees.

Sun Simin told her all of this.

At first, her best friend also advised her to stay.

Given Zhang Zihang's background and character, he will definitely make it up to her in the future.

However, Wen Ruan, who was on the verge of collapse at the time, clearly had no such intention and only wanted to escape the city immediately.

"Bang!" The conference room door was slammed shut.

Wen Ruan took out her resume from her bag and placed it on the table.

The HR person glanced at it, shook their head, and laughed, "No need. Just tell me your requirements. Our Director Ji, just called me specifically to say she's got her eye on you; No One but You!"

Upon hearing this, Wen Ruan's eyes trembled, and she asked incredulously, "What do you mean? No more interviews?"

Although she was very confident in herself, she never even considered the possibility of getting a job without an interview.

The recruitment process at Xingyun International Group is very complicated and formal.

Even with internal referrals, you still need to go through three rounds of interviews.

If it involves the recruitment of branch office management, even the president, Li Mohai, must review it.

"That's the idea." The HR opened the blue folder in her hand and continued, "Director Ji is still in a meeting upstairs. He said there's a major decision to be made at the Yancheng branch, and our president and board members are all here, so they really can't come over for the time being."

Director Ji's idea is to place your personnel file in the Imperial Capital, and your salary and benefits will also be entirely based on this location.

Of course, the office will definitely be located in Yancheng.

In that case, you will also receive an additional travel allowance and reimbursement limit each month..."

The HR person flipped through the documents in her hand and quietly recounted the tasks that Ji Qiuyu had arranged.

The more I listened to the Wen Ruan, the more alarmed I became.

I never imagined that I would be so important in the eyes of this group's vice president.

After the HR finished their introduction, Wen Ruan asked about her job duties and the branch's business.

The HR gave a brief answer, and then added, "The specific position hasn't been decided yet. After things are settled at the Yancheng branch, Director Ji will personally discuss it with you. Everything will be based on your wishes."

Upon hearing this, Wen Ruan's heart skipped a beat, realizing that something was wrong.

If Ji Qiuyu appreciated him because of his past work achievements and abilities, he certainly wouldn't have gone this far; this is already a bit excessive.

There's probably only one possibility: someone helped him!

Zhao Mingying was just an ordinary junior leader; at most, she knew Director Ji and could speak to him.

As for how much face it gives, it's not that much.

The most likely candidate is... Zhang Zihang.

With a father who is a board member, even Ji Qiuyu would have to give him face.

Among the people I know, it seems that only he could have done it.

Remembering what he had said before, Wen Ruan stood up, her expression tense, and said, "How about this, I'll think about it some more, and I'll talk to Director Ji again later."

She didn't want to owe Zhang Zihang a favor, especially such a big one.

She had to talk to Ji Qiuyu face to face, even if it meant becoming a planning team leader in a branch office, it would make her feel better than this.

"Well..." The HR hesitated, "Why don't you stay a little longer? I'm not sure when Director Ji's meeting will be over."

Wen Ruan raised her wrist to check the time. "Okay, I'll stay here until 5 o'clock. If it doesn't work, I'll come back next week so as not to disturb Director Ji's rest."

Sun Simin is getting married tomorrow.

Tonight, all the classmates who are in other places will come over.

Sun Simin arranged for everyone to stay at the Orange Hotel near Yizhuang Bridge.

Others from their dorm were also among them, and they planned to have dinner together that evening.

"Okay, I'll go check out the 15th floor first." The HR person quickly got up and walked out.

Looking at the conference room door closing again, Wen Ruan let out a Wen Ruan sigh.

My mind was racing with thoughts, and my gaze was complicated.

After a while.

A knocking sound rang out on the door.

"Please come in." Wen Ruan quickly composed herself and stood up.

I thought it was HR or Ji Qiuyu who came, but it turned out to be an "old friend" who came in.

"Hello, Sister Ruan Ruan, long time no see!" Li Jiaxuan said with a sweet smile and a pleasant voice.

The familiar voice and address made Wen Ruan's eyes flicker slightly. "Long time no see, Jiaxuan."

Li Jiaxuan was a colleague who joined the company a year after her, and she met her after she was transferred to the Digital Marketing Department.

In Wen Ruan's initial impression, the other party was a girl who was innocent and naive.

A southerner, Jingjing, tall and slender, with a fresh and elegant appearance, and seems simple and kind.

At work, she speaks softly and is quiet and reserved, often appearing weak and dependent.

Perhaps because of this personality, she was particularly popular among the boys.

Moreover, she also had a very good relationship with Zhang Zihang, the Digital Marketing director at the time.

Both worked on the social media operations team, each responsible for media in a specific area.

Wen Ruan had always had a good impression of her, and the two had been good friends before.

Until that incident happened, she, who was supposed to be promoted to "Social Media Operations Manager", was replaced by Li Jiaxuan.

It is said that after she left the company...

Li Jiaxuan and Zhang Zihang remain close, and Li Jiaxuan has gradually become on good terms with several colleagues from other departments with whom she had previously had serious conflicts.

He was doing very well in his department.

Wen Ruan is not stupid; all signs indicate that.

This innocent colleague is highly suspicious.

However, since there was no evidence, she had no choice but to deliberately cut off contact with the other party.

And Li Jiaxuan, in a tacit manner, never took the initiative to contact her.

"I had dinner with Zi Hang a couple of days ago, and he mentioned that you were coming back." Li Jiaxuan had an innocent smile on her face. "To be honest, I'm really happy for Sister Ruan Ruan. Welcome back to our Xingyun International family."

After she finished speaking, she opened her arms and gently hugged Wen Ruan.

"Thank you, Jiaxuan."

The two exchanged a few pleasantries and reminisced about the past, and the atmosphere seemed to return to what it was before.

Li Jiaxuan playfully stuck out her tongue and said with a bright smile, "Sister Ruan Ruan, it's Friday today. I've made plans with Zi Hang to have seafood tonight. Want to come along?"

Hearing her meaningful words, Wen Ruan calmly replied, "I won't bother you anymore, and besides, I'm not familiar with Mr. Zhang right now."

"Oh, okay then." Li Jiaxuan sighed with some regret, then said, "Sister Ruan Ruan, Zi Hang told me before that he wanted you to come back to work at headquarters."

However, since you two have some... not-so-good memories, I think it's good for you to stay at the Yancheng branch.

To avoid any more rumors and gossip, you agree, right?

Moreover, he was only recently promoted to General Manager of the International Cooperation Department, and now many people are keeping an eye on him.

Hearing her teasing words, Wen Ruan's gaze sharpened.

Taking a half step forward, she calmly looked down at the little white flower and said in a slightly cold tone, "Jiaxuan, you don't need to scare me with these things. What happens to Zhang Zihang is none of my business. I'll make my own decisions. You should save your breath and worry more about your own affairs."

"Ah!" Li Jiaxuan said pitifully with a wronged look on her face, "Sister Ruan Ruan, have you misunderstood me? We have such a good relationship, I really am doing this for your own good, I just don't want you to suffer."

"That was before!" Wenruan patted her shoulder Wen Ruan. "Jiaxuan, it's always better to be sincere. You're always pretending like this, it makes me want to yell at you, you know?"

Li Jiaxuan's eyes flickered, her somewhat flat chest heaving a few times. "Wen Ruan, I considered you a friend, I never expected you to be this kind of person. You came here this time just to use Zi Hang's connections, didn't you..."

Before she could finish speaking, Wen Ruan interrupted her with an Wen Ruan expression, saying, "You brainless green tea bitch! I hate seeing you! Don't worry, I don't like Zhang Zihang, and I'm not trying to take him from you."

Then, Wen Ruan picked up her bag, pushed aside Li Jiaxuan was blocking the doorway, and strode out.

Li Jiaxuan muttered a few curses under her breath, then a triumphant smile appeared on her face.

You look down on Zhang Zihang? Do you even believe that yourself?

Isn't it just that they couldn't make it outside, couldn't find a good job, and now want to come back?

I will absolutely not allow you to go back to the Digital Marketing Department, and I will absolutely not allow you to steal my man again!

Tomorrow is Sun Simin's wedding, and Zhang Zihang and I will attend it together. We also want to let our former colleagues get to know you again.

Look how shameless you are! Do you dare to come back to our Digital Marketing Department?

After Wen Ruan resigned, she pursued Zhang Zihang for a long time, and the two had a few impulsive encounters after drinking, making their relationship ambiguous and complicated.

She also wanted to use Zhang Zihang's connection to get promoted to Digital Marketing Department Director and officially become a middle manager in the company.

Naturally, she wouldn't allow Wen Ruan to ruin her plans.

Stepping out of the conference room, Li Jiaxuan chatted casually with a few colleagues across from her for a while.

Just as I was about to walk towards the gate.

A series of hurried footsteps sounded.

Immediately afterward, a decisive and efficient figure emerged from around the corner of the corridor.

At the age of 36 or 37, he had striking features and a tall, slender build.

Li Jiaxuan quickly bowed and greeted him, along with her colleagues, "Director Ji!"

Ji Qiuyu is the vice president of the group headquarters, and is in charge of the extremely important media operations, holding a very high position in the company.

There are even rumors that the other party is highly appreciated and valued by Mo Xiangwan, and may be transferred to Tang Zong Entertainment in the future.

"Squeak—" The door to the small conference room was pushed open.

Ji Qiuyu asked in surprise, "Where's Wen Ruan?"

The HR person behind me quickly said, "They said they would wait until 5 o'clock, but they might have gone to the restroom."

Li Jiaxuan's eyes flickered, and a helpless expression appeared on her face. "Director Ji, I just ran into her. Wen Ruan said she had important matters to attend to and left."

"Oh? What is it?" Ji Qiuyu looked at her.

Li Jiaxuan pursed her lips slightly, "Sun Simin from the Marketing Planning Department is getting married tomorrow. She's Si Min's classmate and best friend, so she should be going to help out, right? I'm not too sure."

"Marriage? Sun Simin?"

"Yes, that's right."

Ji Qiuyu nodded slightly, showing no dissatisfaction, and turned to walk outside.

Since I missed it because of my own reasons, I might as well take care of the branch office matters first and then go there tomorrow.

This way, you can express your feelings and also make friends with this promising colleague.