Chapter 276

Xingyun International Group, Headquarters Building.

Wen Wen Ruan stood downstairs, looking up.

The glass curtain wall shone brightly in the sun, like a huge mirror, reflecting the prosperity and vitality of the city.

The building's exterior design was simple yet grand, adopting a clever combination of streamlined and geometric shapes.

This building was still as magnificent as ever, and it seemed to have not changed at all since she left.

Walking into the main entrance of the building.

Spacious and bright space, towering ceilings, huge art sculptures, modern and simple decoration…

On one side of the lobby, a huge electronic display screen was scrolling in real-time, playing the latest developments, market trends, and corporate culture concepts of the group company…

The incredibly familiar scene before her eyes instantly pulled Wen Wen Ruan's thoughts back 8 years.

At that time, she had just graduated and stepped in here full of expectations, fantasizing about an extraordinary future.

Time flew by; returning to the starting point again, there was suddenly an inexplicable palpitation in her heart, making her unable to control herself.

Tears gradually gathered in her eyes.

Wen Wen Ruan let out a breath, making herself calm down quickly.

She registered at the front desk and successfully took the high-speed elevator directly to the 11th floor.

This was also the core office space for the entire Media Operations Business Department.

She returned to the group this time by submitting her resume internally to Media Operations Vice President Ji Ji Ji Qiuyu through Zhao Mingying.

So the interview was also arranged here.

Today was just to chat with HR and communicate her needs.

If there were no problems, Ji Ji Ji Qiuyu would personally talk to her about benefits and positions later.

After dialing the HR's phone, after waiting for a while, a somewhat familiar figure walked out.

It was about 3 years ago that she had seen the other party in the group.

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

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

The familiar decoration environment made her feel a bit uneasy.

After all, her departure back then wasn't very graceful.

"Wen Wen Ruan!?" A surprised voice rang out, "How did you…"

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

Immediately after, there were more surprised shouts.

"It's her!" "Who? So beautiful!"

"Wen Wen Ruan from the Marketing and Promotion Business Department! Uh, I forgot, you joined late and haven't seen her!"

"This is the famous big beauty from our company before!"

"Wow, haven't seen her in 3 years, she's even more charming now!"

Although she had resigned for more than 3 years, after all, she had worked here for 5 years, and with her outstanding appearance, optimistic and cheerful personality, and excellent ability, there were very, very many colleagues who knew her.

Wen Wen Ruan pinched the shoulder strap of her bag, a faint smile on her face.

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

She even heard the name "Zhang Yang Zihang."

This former Digital Marketing Director didn't sink into obscurity after that incident happened.

After all, he had a father who was a group director, plus he had work experience in overseas Fortune 500 companies.

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

Responsible for cooperation and exchanges between the company and foreign art institutions and media institutions, promoting the development of international cultural projects.

Plus his steady and handsome appearance, at the age of 35, and his strong background.

He could be said to be one of the recognized successors of the group, very much supported by the employees.

These were all told to her by Sun Sun Simin.

At the very beginning, this best friend also advised her to stay.

With Zhang Yang Zihang's background and character, he would definitely compensate her in the future.

However, Wen Wen Ruan, who was close to a breakdown at the time, obviously didn't have that mind, just wanting to escape this city immediately.

"Bang!" The door of the meeting room was closed.

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

HR took a look, shook her head and smiled, "No need, just state your requirements next. Our President Ji just called me specifically, saying she has her eye on you, and it has to be you!"

Hearing this, Wen Wen Ruan's eyes trembled, and she said incredulously, "What do you mean? No interview needed?"

Although she was very confident in herself, she had never even thought about entering a company without an interview.

Xingyun International Group's recruitment process was very cumbersome and formal.

Even if it was an internal recommendation, it had to go through a complete 3 rounds of interviews.

If it involved the recruitment of management for a branch, it even had to be reviewed by President Li Mohai.

"That's exactly what I mean." HR opened the blue folder in her hand and continued, "President Ji is still in a meeting upstairs, saying that the Yancheng branch has major decisions, and our president and directors are all there, so she really can't come over for now.

President Ji's meaning is to put your personnel relationship in the Imperial Capital, and the salary and benefits will also follow this side completely.

Of course, the office location is definitely Yancheng.

In that case, you will also have an extra business trip subsidy and reimbursement quota every month…"

HR flipped through the documents in her hand and repeated the things President Ji Ji Ji Qiuyu had arranged in a low voice.

The more Wen Wen Ruan listened, the more shocked she became.

She never expected that she would be so important in the eyes of this group vice president.

After HR finished introducing, Wen Wen Ruan asked about her work content and the business regarding the branch.

HR answered a few sentences simply and finally added, "The specific position hasn't been decided yet. After the Yancheng branch's affairs are settled, President Ji will personally communicate with you, and everything will be based on your wishes."

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

If it were because she appreciated her past work performance and ability, President Ji Ji Ji Qiuyu definitely wouldn't go to such lengths; this was already a bit excessive.

Then there was only one possibility: someone had helped her!

Zhao Mingying was just an ordinary small leader, at most she knew President Ji and could get a word in.

To say how much face she had, that wasn't the case.

The biggest possibility was… Zhang Yang Zihang.

With a father who was a director, presumably even President Ji Ji Ji Qiuyu had to give him face.

Among the people she knew, it seemed only he could do it.

Thinking of what he had said before, Wen Wen Ruan stood up, her expression tense, "How about this, I'll consider it again, and I'll talk to President Ji again later."

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

She had to talk to President Ji Ji Ji Qiuyu face-to-face; even if she went to the branch to be a planning group leader, it would be better than making her feel bad like this.

"This…" HR was in a difficult position, "Why don't you wait a while longer? I'm also not sure when President Ji will finish the big meeting."

Wen Wen Ruan raised her wrist to check the time, "Alright, I'll wait here until 5 o'clock; if not, I'll come back next week, so as not to delay President Ji's rest."

Sun Sun Simin was getting married tomorrow.

Tonight, those classmates from other places would all be coming over.

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

Among them were others from their dorm, and they planned to have a meal together at night.

"Alright, then I'll go check on the 15th floor first." HR quickly stood up and walked quickly toward the outside.

Looking at the meeting room door that had closed again, Wen Wen Ruan let out a long sigh.

Her mind was full of thoughts, and her gaze was complex.

After a while.

A "knock, knock, knock" sound rang out.

"Please come in." Wen Wen Ruan quickly collected her emotions and stood up.

She originally thought it was HR or President Ji, but she didn't expect the person who came in to be an "old friend."

"Hello, Sister Ruanruan, long time no see!" Li Li Jiaxuan had a sweet smile on her face, and her voice sounded very pleasant.

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

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

In Wen Wen Ruan's initial impression, the other party was a "white lily" type of girl.

A southerner, quiet, tall and thin, with a fresh and elegant appearance, looking simple and kind.

At work, she spoke softly, was quiet and introverted, and often appeared weak and dependent.

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

Moreover, her relationship with the then Digital Marketing Director Zhang Yang Zihang was also very good.

Both were in the social media operations team, each responsible for a certain field of media.

Wen Wen Ruan's impression of her had always been quite good, and the two were also good friends before.

Until that incident happened, and she, who should have been promoted to "Social Media Operations Manager," was replaced by Li Li Jiaxuan.

It was said that after she resigned from the company.

Li Li Jiaxuan and Zhang Yang Zihang still walked very close, and Li Li Jiaxuan also gradually became friends with several colleagues in departments that had had fierce conflicts with her before.

She was doing very well in the department.

Wen Wen Ruan wasn't a fool; various signs indicated.

This "white lily" colleague was highly suspicious.

However, there was no evidence for these things, and she couldn't do anything, so she could only deliberately cut off contact with the other party.

And Li Li Jiaxuan also very tacitly never took the initiative to contact her.

"I had dinner with Director Yang Zihang two days ago and heard him mention that you were coming back." Li Li Jiaxuan had an innocent smile on her face, "To be honest, I'm really happy for Sister Ruanruan, welcome back to our big Xingyun International family."

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

"Thank you, Li Jiaxuan."

The two exchanged simple pleasantries and reminisced about the past; the atmosphere seemed to return to the past.

Li Li Jiaxuan stuck out her tongue playfully and said with a smile, "Sister Ruanruan, today is Friday, I have an appointment with Director Yang Zihang to eat seafood tonight, want to come together?"

Hearing her meaningful words, Wen Wen Ruan said calmly, "I won't disturb you two, and I'm not familiar with Director Zhang now."

"Oh, oh, alright then." Li Li Jiaxuan sighed with some regret and turned to say, "Sister Ruanruan, Director Yang Zihang told me before that he wanted you to return to the headquarters to work.

But you two had… not-so-good memories before, so I think you're better off staying at the Yancheng branch.

It saves any more rumors from appearing, don't you think?

Besides, he hasn't been promoted to General Manager of the International Cooperation Department for long, and many people are watching him now."

Hearing her tea-like words, Wen Wen Ruan's gaze became sharp.

She took half a step forward, calmly looking down at this white lily, her tone slightly cold, "Li Jiaxuan, you don't need to use these things to scare me. What Zhang Yang Zihang is like has nothing to do with me; I make my own decisions about my own affairs. You should also save your energy and worry more about your own affairs when you have time."

"Ah!" Li Li Jiaxuan said with a wronged and pitiful look, "Sister Ruanruan, did you misunderstand me? We have such a good relationship, I really am doing this for your own good, just not wanting you to be wronged anymore."

"That was in the past!" Wen Wen Ruan patted her shoulder, "Li Jiaxuan, it's better to be sincere when dealing with people. You're always acting like this, it makes me want to scold people, do you know that?"

Li Li Jiaxuan's gaze flickered, and her somewhat flat chest heaved violently a few times, "Wen Wen Ruan, I treat you as a friend, I didn't expect you to be this kind of person. You coming here this time isn't just to use Director Yang Zihang's relationship…"

Before she could finish speaking, Wen Wen Ruan interrupted with an icy expression, "You brain-damaged green tea bitch! I'm annoyed just seeing you! Don't worry, I don't have my eye on Zhang Yang Zihang, and I don't want to fight with you."

Then, Wen Wen Ruan picked up her bag, pushed aside Li Li Jiaxuan who was blocking the door, and walked out with big strides.

Li Li Jiaxuan cursed a few times in a low voice, her face turning to reveal a triumphant smile.

Don't have your eye on Zhang Yang Zihang? Do you believe that yourself?

Isn't it just that you couldn't make it out there, couldn't find a good job, and want to come back again?

Anyway, I will absolutely not allow you to return to the Digital Marketing Department, and I will not allow you to come and snatch my man again!

Tomorrow at Sun Sun Simin's wedding, I will attend with Zhang Yang Zihang, and I will let the former department colleagues get to know you again.

Let's see how much face you have, dare you return to our Digital Marketing Department?

After Wen Wen Ruan resigned, she chased after Zhang Yang Zihang for a long time, and the two had had a few impulsive moments after drinking, their relationship ambiguous and complex.

She was still thinking about using this relationship with Zhang Yang Zihang to be promoted to Digital Marketing Director and officially become middle management in the company.

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

Walking out of the meeting room door, Li Li Jiaxuan chatted with a few colleagues opposite as if nothing had happened.

Just as she was about to walk toward the main entrance.

A burst of hurried footsteps rang out.

Immediately after, from the corner of the corridor, a vigorous and resolute figure walked out.

36 or 37 years old, with heroic features and a tall, thin figure.

Li Li Jiaxuan quickly followed the colleagues to bow and greet, "President Ji!"

Ji Ji Ji Qiuyu was a vice president of the group headquarters, and she was also in charge of the extremely important media operations, so her status in the company was very high.

There were even rumors that the other party was deeply appreciated and valued by Mo Sister Xiang Wan and might be transferred to Tang Zong Entertainment in the future.

"Creak—" The small meeting room door was pushed open.

Ji Ji Ji Qiuyu asked in surprise, "Where is Wen Wen Ruan?"

The HR behind her quickly said, "She said before that she would wait until 5 o'clock, maybe she went to the restroom."

Li Li Jiaxuan's gaze flickered, and a helpless expression appeared on her face, "President Ji, I just ran into her, Wen Wen Ruan said she had important matters to handle and has already left."

"Oh? What matters?" Ji Ji Ji Qiuyu looked at her.

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

"Getting married? Sun Sun Simin?"

"Mm-hmm, that's right."

Ji Ji Ji Qiuyu nodded gently, not showing any dissatisfaction, and turned to walk outside.

Since she missed her because of her own reasons, she would just handle the branch's affairs first and take the initiative to go over tomorrow.

Not only could she express her intentions, but she could also befriend this promising colleague.