The Bodyguard King’s CEO Wife Chapter 1948: Joining the Corporation

However, Ye Shikai still decided to follow Chen Yuxin’s idea and take a position at the Chen Group, regardless of the role. The key point was that this might be his first step toward living a "normal" life, starting by finding a job. Another reason was that working at the Chen Group would make it convenient for him to meet with Chen Yuxin every day.

Ye Shikai and Chen Yuxin walked down the mountain, where Chen Ruoya and the Chen family’s guards had been waiting for a long time. The two got into the car and headed to the airport. At this time, if all went well, Ji Qian and the others should have already come down the mountain.

Afternoon.

They quickly returned to Yanjing. As soon as they got off the plane, heavy rain started to fall in Yanjing. Instead of heading straight home, they first went to the Group. Chen Yuxin seemed worried that Ye Shikai would change his mind, so she was eager to announce the news at the Group, making things official. Actually, she didn’t need to be so anxious; Ye Shikai wasn’t the type to change his mind easily. Once he decided on something, no one could persuade him otherwise, and he wouldn’t change it on a whim.

"Xin, you don’t have to arrange some top executive position for me later. You should know me; I’m not good at those things. Even if I did take such a role, I might just occupy the position without doing anything," Ye Shikai suddenly said on their way to the Group.

"Kai, no matter what, you’re the son-in-law of the Chen family. If you only take a minor position, people will gossip, and it wouldn’t be good for the family’s reputation," Chen Yuxin persuaded.

"That’s true." Ye Shikai thought about it. The Chen family was different from the Su Family. The Chen family was a prominent family in Yanjing, and the Tianya Group was not as large as the Chen Group. Back when Ye Shikai was a small white-collar worker at Tianya, it was still acceptable, but if he went to the Chen Group and took on a junior staff role, it wouldn’t make sense.

"Alright, then you handle it." Ye Shikai had already accepted his "fate," as he was merely going to be a hands-off manager, taking a title and sitting in an office every day. As for the Group’s affairs, naturally, others would handle them.

"Is there anything you want to do specifically?" Chen Yuxin asked.

"Just not the PR department," Ye Shikai said casually. He didn’t want to work in the PR department—perhaps because he’d previously worked in the PR department at Tianya Group. He was afraid it would bring back memories of the past, even though... He knew very well that he and Su Qingyu were history. But he was someone who easily felt nostalgic.

"Okay, I promise you."

Chen Group.

After a high-level meeting, Ye Shikai became the Deputy Minister of the Comprehensive Department. Since he was merely holding the title, he might as well be an assistant, which would make it easier for him to "slack off."

In fact, he had barely heard of the Comprehensive Department; it’s said to handle auxiliary tasks and also some summary work. It’s not a core department, and you could say that the Comprehensive Department is the place with the least presence in the Group. Although its employees are graduates from prestigious universities, rigorously selected, their daily workload is minimal compared to other departments.

The Group’s senior executives were well aware of Ye Shikai and Chen Yuxin’s relationship. Although they showed respect outwardly, they probably despised him inwardly. The senior executives weren’t gossipy, but you couldn’t say the same for the Group’s middle-level staff. Every company has its gossip, spreading like wildfire. Therefore, Ye Shikai never intended to hide his identity; it’s only a matter of time before the staff knows.

Holding the position of Deputy Minister, and according to the Group’s regulations, he could have his own office. Plus, given his special status, the people in the logistics department naturally didn’t dare to slack off.

"Deputy Minister Ye, all necessary office supplies are ready. This office faces the sunny side and has been cleaned up. You can use it anytime."

"Good, thank you." Ye Shikai nodded. Admittedly, it was his first time "using connections" since he was young. Due to his strong self-esteem and sense of justice growing up, he had always despised such actions. Now he suddenly found that it felt quite nice; someone had prepared everything for him, and he only needed to "move in."

"Alright, I’ll take my leave then."

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Though Ye Shikai came here merely as a hands-off manager, he was still a Deputy Minister and needed to meet with the staff, especially since he was an "air-dropped" Deputy Minister. If he didn’t meet with anyone, he could easily be labeled as antisocial.

"Wanna, what are you doing here?" As Ye Shikai went down the stairs, he unexpectedly saw an old acquaintance. She was a team leader in the PR department at Tianya Group, so he was curious about her presence here.

"Turns out it’s Handsome Ye. I heard a charming new Deputy Minister was ’air-dropped’ in the Comprehensive Department today, and it’s indeed you," Wanna teased.

"I should be asking you—how are you at the Chen Group?"

"Oh, I forgot to tell you—I switched jobs," Wanna said lightly.

"You changed jobs? Why?" Ye Shikai asked curiously. While job-hopping isn’t seen as disloyal in today’s workplace, Ye Shikai was almost a stranger to the corporate world and lacked much understanding of it.

"Well, people strive for better positions. The Chen Group offers me more rewards and has greater development potential. Everyone wants to join a bigger group."

"I see." Ye Shikai nodded his head. He wasn’t upset; though Wanna did leave Tianya Group for Chen Group, it’s still about striving for better opportunities. She was just an ordinary person, and if she could get higher pay and more promising development, she’d naturally choose to hop jobs. Plus, it wasn’t a real loss to Tianya Group.

"Speaking of which, I guess we’re really meant to know each other. Rarely do I switch jobs, and yet you came too," Wanna suddenly leaned close to his ear and whispered, "How do you think President Su will react when she learns you’re working here?"

"My relationship with Qingyu is crystal clear; she won’t say anything." Ye Shikai replied. Sooner or later, Su Qingyu would find out about this, but she wouldn’t mind. They had been divorced for a long time, and since the child was born, they both realized the ties between them had severed.

"Alright then, since we’ve met again, how about grabbing a meal? Also, since you just joined your department, you should gather for a meal with your team."

"Well... okay, though I’m not keen on gatherings, having a meal is necessary. I’ll inform you when the time comes."