New Assistant

Later that evening, the van that was there to pick up Ouyang Feifei was parked far outside the villa.

Ouyang Feifei and Zhang Yang bid each other a reluctant farewell, turning back several times as she got into the car.

The staff members who got out of the car appeared to be from Ouyang Feifei's agency. They got out of the car at a distance, bowed, and did not dare to come forward to disturb Zhang Yang.

A moment later, Zhang Yang watched the van drive away, then smiled and turned back.

Even though it was a short night, it was certainly worth remembering.

But the sweltering heat of midsummer arrived in a flash...

At the end of July, the turmoil in the Gangge Republic in Africa did not reach China, but it did reach Zhang Yang's ears.

Faced with the turbulent situation and a mutiny within the military in his sphere of influence, the incumbent president was forced to resign and fled abroad overnight. Zabol was appointed acting president in this crisis and simultaneously announced the start of formal elections for a new president.

Although he was only acting president, Zabol swept away the mutinous army with lightning speed as soon as he took office.

For a time, their power was unparalleled, and none dared to disobey them.

Although he has not yet officially assumed the presidency, Zabol is almost a shoo-in for the next president, because throughout the Gango, no one is more qualified than him.

Happy news! Great news!

We are just one step away from the final step, which is legal legitimacy.

What would it mean if Zabol were to actually take over as president?

This not only signifies Zabol's rise to the core of power, but also means that Zhang Yang stands behind the scenes, wielding power and becoming a true super tycoon hidden behind the scenes of a nation.

In addition, the intermediate-level gene serum can further transform him, making him a truly perfect human being.

A body without blemish, a lifespan of two hundred years.

By then, even without relying on the Injury-Free Card, his body would be able to withstand the impact of falling from a height of 100 meters.

The presidential election still requires a cycle.

At the beginning of August, Zhang Yang returned to Shanghai.

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Cloud Sea Capital.

Bai Jingyi, dressed in a simple business suit, strode quickly across the company.

Along the way, I was greeted by a constant stream of greetings.

Hello, Sister Jingyi.

Good morning, Sister Jingyi.

Bai Jingyi smiled faintly and nodded from time to time. Her demeanor was increasingly capable and competent, as if she was no longer the workplace newbie she once was.

"Huh? Luo Zhiqing isn't here?"

Inside the office of the chairman, Bai Jingyi's gaze fell on an empty desk, and she frowned slightly.

Luo Zhiqing was hired by the company as an additional secretary for the chairman by CEO Zhou Zhaodong based on the company's needs. She had only been with the company for about a month, and she had been the one training her ever since.

To be honest, Bai Jingyi wasn't the kind of person who was petty or jealous of others' talents.

So even though Luo Zhiqing was highly educated and incredibly beautiful, she never considered pushing her away.

But it seems... Luo Zhiqing has very high standards, and it seems... she looks down on her own company's platform.

"Sister Jingyi, I don't think I've seen Xiao Luo," a young woman from the administration office said, peeking out from a distance.

"Okay, I understand." Bai Jingyi nodded.

The company's late arrival time is 8:30.

At 8:40, a tall, leggy woman with gold-rimmed glasses and a cool demeanor hurriedly entered the office.

Inside the office, Bai Jingyi stood with her arms crossed, quietly watching Luo Zhiqing.

"Luo Zhiqing, being punctual is the most basic requirement for an assistant, right? It seems like this isn't the first time you've been late. Are you planning to make the boss wait for you in the future?"

"I'm sorry," Luo Zhiqing said calmly, "Please strictly follow the assessment system."

"You... don't you have anything else to say?" Bai Jingyi gently shook her head. "If this is your attitude, I can only report it to HR truthfully."

"It's alright, Assistant Bai. Please give me the truthful feedback." Luo Zhiqing looked up calmly.

"You really are..." Bai Jingyi gave Luo Zhiqing a deep look, then turned and left.

Luo Zhiqing looked up and watched Bai Jingyi's departing figure, smiled, and turned on her computer.

Late? So what? This is no place to linger.

Initially, she seemed to be drawn to the area's potential, so she came here to try her luck and see if there was an opportunity to showcase her talents.

And the result?

The chairman, who has reportedly been absent for over half a year, and the chairman's assistant, who seems to have risen to power through some shady means... What's the point of staying in such a company rife with corruption and malpractice? What future can it possibly have?

She's just using one job as a backup plan, busy screening for other more suitable opportunities.

As for this place, it's just a transitional area where we can evacuate at any time, so we might as well leave it.

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At 10 a. m., Bai Jingyi suddenly walked briskly into the office.

"Quick! Luo Zhiqing, come with me to pick up the boss."

Her face beamed with barely suppressed joy.

"Connect... the Chairman?" Luo Zhiqing looked up in surprise, then suppressed her astonishment, quietly closed her notebook, and said, "Okay."

Is the chairman, who hasn't shown up for over half a year, about to suddenly appear?

Bai Jingyi had no time to care about Luo Zhiqing's attitude at this moment; instead, she was completely immersed in an overwhelming joy.

She left the office and hurried to the administration department to arrange transportation.

Chairman Zhang doesn't like extravagance, so let's keep it simple.

They went straight to pick them up in that extended Phantom.

A moment later, everything was arranged.

Two assistants, one sweet, lively, and charming, the other aloof and calm, rode together in one elevator to the Rolls-Royce Phantom that had been waiting downstairs.

Then, they went straight to the airport to pick up the person.

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On the tarmac of Pudong International Airport, where business jets are parked.

The Rolls-Royce Phantom was parked quietly not far away, with two assistants standing together, waiting silently.

"Luo Zhiqing, to be honest, do you have other ideas? Do you think our company is too small?" Bai Jingyi looked ahead, waiting while casually bringing up the topic.

"What are you saying, 'the temple is too small'?" Luo Zhiqing smiled faintly. "At most, it's just not suitable for me."

"You... I advise you to think it over carefully. There will never be another platform like this, or a boss like this," Bai Jingyi advised.

She genuinely believed that Luo Zhiqing's abilities far exceeded the standard, at least surpassing her own. She was absolutely qualified to be an elite assistant, capable of truly solving problems for the boss.

As for the threat, yes... if Luo Zhiqing stays, it is indeed a threat to her.

But Bai Jingyi couldn't bring herself to ostracize people for her own selfish desires.

She only wanted to retain talent for Zhang Yang.

"Don't worry, Secretary Bai, no one is competing with you. There's no need to test me." Luo Zhiqing glanced at Bai Jingyi. "I'll resign as soon as possible..."

Having said all that, she no longer concealed her intentions.

That's good; it's better to talk things out sooner rather than later.

"Testing the waters?" Bai Jingyi chuckled.

Okay, if you think she's testing you, then let her be... If she really wants to leave, that's her own decision.

"I won't talk to you any longer. The chairman will be back soon, and I hope you'll fulfill your duties as an assistant."

"I know, I have to do my job every day," Luo Zhiqing said calmly. "I may leave, but I don't want to leave a bad review... Believe it or not, my lateness lately has indeed had its reasons."

"It's none of my business, I can't control what you do," Bai Jingyi said, looking up at the sky.

Luo Zhiqing also subconsciously looked up.

They waited for the chairman they had never seen before to descend from the sky.

After an unknown amount of time, a private plane slowly descended from the distant horizon and landed steadily on the airport.

It is the Gulfstream G650ER.

This super-rich man's exclusive vehicle gleams with a metallic sheen, and its new paint job and logo are eye-catching.

"This is for Chairman Zhang..."

"Chairman Zhang's private jet." Bai Jingyi already knew this information beforehand, and simply smiled as she said, "You didn't think our Chairman Zhang would come back by private jet, did you?"

Are you kidding me? How could a private jet be worthy of Chairman Zhang's status?

Luo Zhiqing held her breath, silently experiencing the overwhelming wealth and prosperity before her...

This··

This is Gulfstream G650ER, a vehicle only the super-rich can afford... a true symbol of top-tier power and status.

Is this something the owner of a relatively unknown venture capital firm could possess?

She had only been with the company for a short time, and had no access to much internal information, especially about her boss. Of course, she wasn't that curious either, and simply considered Cloud Sea Capital as a rising star in the venture capital world.

Now it seems... it's not that simple.

"Get ready." Bai Jingyi was very satisfied with Luo Zhiqing's reaction at this moment.

It's not a matter of slapping her in the face... but the fact that she looks down on our platform means she needs to be taught a lesson.

The gangway is in place, and the cabin door is open.

Bai Jingyi looked up and stepped forward, her face full of anticipation.

Luo Zhiqing followed suit, pursing her lips and waiting.

Inside the cabin, two flight attendants appeared one after the other, followed by a tall figure.

"Chairman Zhang!" Bai Jingyi said with a smile.

Luo Zhiqing also looked up, her eyes suddenly widening.

That figure was incomparably handsome, with eyes that held the grandeur of mountains and rivers, and every gesture he made exuded a natural grace.

This is... the legendary Chairman Zhang?

Holding her breath, Luo Zhiqing suddenly saw Secretary Bai unable to contain herself and pounce on her.

Then... actually... actually, she suddenly threw herself into his arms.

"The rumors were indeed true."

She took a deep breath.

This rumor was one of the major reasons that prompted her to leave the company.

But at this moment, looking at that young and handsome figure, holding the youthful and beautiful Secretary Bai in his arms, she felt no aversion whatsoever.

Yes··

The scandal she found repulsive was the unspoken affair between her overweight boss and his ruthless young secretary who would stop at nothing to climb the corporate ladder.

But what we see before us is only beauty; where is there even the slightest discord?

"Chairman Zhang, this is Luo Zhiqing, the company's new assistant." Bai Jingyi stepped forward, arm in arm with Zhang Yang.

Luo Zhiqing composed herself and quickly stepped forward to greet him softly.

"Hello, Chairman Zhang."

"Hello." Zhang Yang glanced at his new assistant, who wore gold-rimmed glasses and had a quiet demeanor, and nodded simply.

Zhou Zhaodong had reported to him about recruiting a new assistant.

He nodded as well.

In the current situation, one assistant is definitely not enough. After all, what if Bai Jingyi takes leave? Wouldn't there be no assistant available? Therefore, two is the bare minimum.

"Assistant Luo is a top student, highly educated, and very capable," Bai Jingyi said softly from the side. "In terms of work ability, she can be of more help to Chairman Zhang."

Upon hearing this, Luo Zhiqing looked at Bai Jingyi with great surprise.

At this moment, Zhang Yang simply chuckled and reached out to touch Bai Jingyi's jet-black hair.

"So self-aware."

He never had high expectations for Bai Jingyi's work ability. Initially, Bai Jingyi's role was merely that of a decorative vase, and it would be enough if she could play that role well.

However, as time went on, Bai Jingyi continued to improve and surprised him time and time again.

You could say that this is exactly the kind of woman he likes.

Straightforward, genuine, and self-aware.

Moreover, contentment brings happiness.

Luo Zhiqing stood aside, seemingly an outsider, watching the intimate actions between the BOSS and Bai Jingyi. For some reason, she felt a pang of envy.

She was startled when this feeling came to her.

No, no...

She is the one who has to leave.

This is not the place for her! She is destined for a wider world and a bigger stage.

"Let's go back to the company first." Zhang Yang walked towards the car not far away.

Bai Jingyi stayed by his side.

On the way back to the company, Zhang Yang finally had a chance to chat with Luo Zhiqing for a few minutes.

It's nothing more than educational background, work experience, and so on.

Luo Zhiqing had lost count of how many times she had held her breath in silence.

Sitting in the same car, she could feel even more strongly the aura emanating from Chairman Zhang in front of her.

That's incredibly powerful.

She's so powerful it's indescribable; so powerful that sometimes she can't even speak calmly and naturally.

She knew clearly that this might also be an interview.

Logically, she should be indifferent, since she had already decided to leave, but heaven knows why she was so nervous.

"Okay, not bad." Zhang Yang nodded and didn't say anything more.

Whether it will work or not, we'll only know after using it.

His subordinates include countless bright young talents and graduates from prestigious universities; high academic qualifications are never a rarity for him.

He has two assistants, Bai Jingyi is just a pretty face.

This Luo Zhiqing naturally needs to show her true skills; someone inexperienced and lacking in ability won't do.

Upon hearing this, Luo Zhiqing subtly tightened her grip on the hem of her clothes.

Not bad··

Is this really not bad, or is it just... a polite remark made casually?

Given Chairman Zhang's status, there's no need for him to be overly polite to a lowly assistant like myself, right?

Her thoughts were wandering here.

Zhang Yang, however, had already shifted his attention and chatted with Bai Jingyi for a few minutes.

Because there were outsiders present, Bai Xiaomi couldn't make any overly intimate gestures, but her eyes, though gentle and tender, shone with affection.

"Chairman Zhang, you've been gone for far too long this time."

She glanced at Luo Zhiqing beside her, then suddenly lowered her voice, "I miss you so much."

Luo Zhiqing quickly and awkwardly looked out the car window, not daring to utter a sound.