Chapter 7

"Little Jiang, what are you looking at?"

"Someone seemed to be watching us just now."

"Mm?" Xu Rong looked over but didn't see anyone.

Jiang Lai said: "They went into the elevator."

"Elevator, that elevator?"

Xu Rong pointed over, and getting Jiang Lai's affirmative nod, she swallowed a mouthful of saliva nervously.

That was their Ke President's private elevator!

Arriving at Xu Rong's office door, Jiang Lai saw the sign on the door said HRVP, Human Resources Vice President.

She had been promoted.

Jiang Lai smiled: "Rong Jie, congratulations."

"Thank you."

Xu Rong was still wiping sweat because of what Jiang Lai had just said, but fortunately, she had been careful in her work, so there shouldn't be any slips.

As soon as they entered the office, Jiang Lai said: "Rong Jie, I'm here to resign."

"Resign?" Xu Rong knew she was just going through the motions, asking for her opinion, "How long do you need to get it done?"

"Normal procedure is fine."

"If it's normal procedure, regular employees have to submit their resignation a month in advance, but as long as the handover is done, given your P4 rank, it can usually be done in two or three days."

Dong-dong—

Someone knocked on the door.

"Come in." Xu Rong saw the person was from the President's side and stood up respectfully immediately, "Assistant Zhou."

"Rong Jie, the President wants to see you."

The time had come! Xu Rong's expression was solemn.

The Ke Clan had uncovered ten million in embezzlement in the first half of the year, and the person involved was a relative of a high-level executive. The President had used thunderous means and had been strictly investigating nepotism in the group recently.

Her original direct supervisor had been dismissed and investigated by the President, which was how she had gotten the position of Human Resources Vice President.

Her seat wasn't even warm yet...

Could it be that someone she signed in was also found to be a relative?

But she only remembered Jiang Lai as a relative.

But Jiang Lai was someone sent by the Ke family themselves.

Besides, Jiang Lai's rank was so low, and it said she had a monthly salary of four thousand in the employee system, but in reality, she had never been paid.

"Little Jiang, why don't you wait for me for a moment." Xu Rong was very calm in front of Jiang Lai, but as soon as she stepped out of the office, she asked tremblingly: "Assistant Zhou, is there something the President wants to see me for?"

Assistant Zhou, wearing gold-rimmed glasses, smiled: "You'll know when you go, Rong Jie."

The ambiguous words made her even more terrified.

President's office.

In the vast office, there were only black, white, and gray tones. Sitting at the head was the head of the Ke Clan, with a cold face and a serious expression.

"Who was the person you personally received just now?"

It really was because of Jiang Lai!

Xu Rong said nervously: "Her name is Jiang Lai."

"Jiang Lai." Ke Zhongyu recited the name, his mind floating to the image of her eyes red in the hotel. Meeting her again, the red marks on her face had disappeared, and she was still tucking her hair behind her ears, revealing her entire clear and beautiful face.

A simple blue shirt dress, and a blue-dyed cloth bag, both washed until they were a bit faded.

The man placed his hand on the keyboard and looked up at Xu Rong.

Xu Rong took the hint: "Ginger (Jiang) for ginger, Penglai (Lai) for Penglai."

The President wanted to check Jiang Lai's information himself, but there weren't many words in the stored information.

Ke Zhongyu looked at the short page of information on the screen. The photo was full of the greenness of a student, with shoulder-length hair, the ends slightly curled, carrying a touch of slight liveliness.

Excluding basic academic information, there was no trace of work or salary changes.

"Explain." Ke Zhongyu asked.

Xu Rong broke into a cold sweat: "President, Jiang Lai was arranged by your second aunt; she's just hanging her name here, she has no salary, and she doesn't know anything about the company's affairs."

Second aunt?

Ke Zhongyu frowned. Why did his second aunt, who never participated in the Ke Clan's management, suddenly insert someone?

He raised his hand, his fingers moving slightly.

Assistant Zhou immediately came over.

"Check her."

"Yes."

"President." Xu Rong said, "Jiang Lai is here to resign today."

Resign?

Ke Zhongyu was thoughtful, but didn't say anything for a moment, lowering his eyes and waiting for the investigation results. Usually, his assistant would bring the information in no more than half an hour.

However, this time it was only ten minutes.

Ten minutes meant the content he could find was limited.

Assistant Zhou looked at the thin page of paper and wiped his cold sweat.

"President, this is all the information I can find."

Orphan, master's degree from a top university in A City.

Which orphanage specifically, none.

Information after graduation was completely blank.

The Ke Clan's database at least had the status of married and Ke Clan administrative specialist.

Assistant Zhou: "Such clean information has been processed; her identity is not simple."

It could even be called mysterious.

Ke Zhongyu's expression became more and more serious, his interest in Jiang Lai going beyond curiosity and carrying a hint of worry.

A woman with a mysterious identity, hanging her name in the group he headed, and having a relationship with the elders of the Ke family.

It was hard not to be conspiratorial.

Xu Rong naturally thought of this point, feeling that her position as Human Resources Vice President was about to be gone.

"Vice President Xu..."

"Yes! President!" Xu Rong's body shook, standing as straight as a soldier.

President! I am your most loyal soldier!

Ke Zhongyu: "..."

He reached out to rub his ears; his eardrums were almost shattered.

"Go down, drag out her resignation matter for now."

"Ah... ah?" The President didn't punish her?

She left the President's office in a daze, returning to the office to find Jiang Lai gone, leaving only a note saying she had an emergency and would come another day.

Jiang Lai had been called away by a phone call from the research institute.

It was very urgent.

She trotted through the park, her slender figure reflected in the eyes of the owner of the top floor of the building.

The top floor had a wide view. Ke Zhongyu watched the woman exit the west gate, a nanny car stopped, the driver personally opened the car door for the woman, and it drove toward the east side of the city.

Ke Zhongyu narrowed his eyes and sent a message to his sister: 【I will return to the old house tonight】

His second aunt, Ke Yunhui, had always lived in the old house.

Research institute.

Everyone on the "Self-Developed Chip" project was there.

Even Lin Shutong, who had injuries on her body, was no exception.

Lin Shutong looked toward the door, wanting to know who this Dr. Jiang was, who had always avoided seeing her and made the entire project team wait.

Jiang Lai raised her hand, about to push the door and enter.

"Jiang Lai, you go to that side alone." Professor Cheng called out in the hallway.

The slightly open door closed again.

"Professor Cheng, is there a problem with the project?"

"No problem. The higher-ups have confirmed that the R&D results will be announced in a week, and the bidding will be completed within a month. Your husband is President Shen of Star Universe Technology, and you are hanging your name at the Ke Clan, and the Ke Clan also has a technology company; they will all participate in the bidding. You are the core lead of the project, and your identity is of the utmost importance. Before the bidding ends, no one's identity can be leaked, and not a single piece of news can be transmitted, especially yours."

"This is a new confidentiality agreement."

"Once the bidding is completed, you will represent the project at the signing ceremony, and your identity will naturally be made public."

The announcement of her identity was also in a month. Jiang Lai's pupils shrank, and she felt a bit emotional in her heart.

It was good that the two things were happening together; it saved a lot of trouble.

In a month, she could escape the prison Shen Xun had woven for her, and she wouldn't have to pretend to be a low-level employee with a salary of four thousand anymore.

Just herself.

Jiang Lai signed her name decisively.