The Bodyguard King’s CEO Wife Chapter 2 - 2 2 New Colleague

Hearing these words, Ye Shikai felt as if a bucket of ice-cold water had drenched him from head to toe, chilling him to the bone.

Could this father and daughter be toying with him?

Ye Shikai didn't consider himself exceptionally handsome, but his firm features were still regarded as "quite good-looking." He had not anticipated Su Qingyu rejecting him so outright.

Most importantly, he had been personally invited by Su Pengzhan, only to be met with indifference from Su Qingyu.

What was truly going on?

To be candid, with Su Qingyu's stunning looks, she could certainly be classified as an exceptionally beautiful woman.

Moreover, she was not merely a pretty face; she also possessed the acumen to manage a major corporation.

Women who possessed such a potent combination of beauty and capability were indeed a rare breed.

The men who could capture her interest were likely even scarcer.

Ye Shikai had only just arrived, and Su Qingyu was clearly unaware of his 'Netherworld King' status. Therefore, it was perfectly natural for her to hold him in low regard.

Nevertheless, now that he had returned, Ye Shikai was not inclined to simply turn tail and depart so readily.

The vehicle entered a residential area characterized by numerous villas, each exuding an aura of considerable value.

Ye Shikai remained largely unimpressed; regarding wealth, with the vast resources of Netherworld Palace at his disposal, constructing a villa entirely from gold and silver would pose no difficulty.

Upon reaching their destination, he observed a middle-aged woman occupied with cooking in the kitchen.

She was a nanny employed by Su Qingyu, known as 'Nanny Wu.' It appeared she had a long-standing connection with Su Pengzhan's family, which was why Su Pengzhan entrusted Nanny Wu with the responsibility of caring for Su Qingyu.

"Hello, Nanny Wu," Ye Shikai greeted with a smile, recognizing Nanny Wu as a person of straightforward character.

With his keen insight into people, he could discern her disposition from a single glance.

Furthermore, to meet Su Qingyu's exacting standards, the nanny must undoubtedly be exceptionally meticulous in every aspect of her duties.

"Miss, Young Master, lunch is prepared. Please come and dine," Nanny Wu announced, emerging from the kitchen with the dishes.

Knowing Ye Shikai was visiting today, she had gone to the extra effort of preparing a celebratory feast to welcome him.

Ye Shikai, having abstained from eating during his journey to Huaxia, was ravenously hungry.

Nanny Wu observed Ye Shikai's famished state with evident pleasure, while Su Qingyu regarded him with thinly veiled disdain, perceiving his demeanor as lacking in refinement and propriety.

Witnessing Ye Shikai's rather hearty manner of eating, Su Qingyu could no longer contain herself. "Could you perhaps mind your table manners? It isn't as though anyone is vying with you for the food."

"Cough, apologies. I am indeed quite famished. I had intended to grab something to eat immediately after disembarking from the plane, but then you arrived," Ye Shikai replied, wiping his mouth. He certainly presented a somewhat disheveled appearance.

However, Su Qingyu was not inclined towards such leniency. Already resistant to this arranged marriage, she naturally directed her frustration towards Ye Shikai.

She remained oblivious to Ye Shikai's true identity, believing him to be merely a man returning from abroad seeking employment, lacking both capability and formal education, and having secured the engagement solely due to the connection between their fathers.

Why, she pondered, should such a man be deemed worthy of her?

His manners, she concluded, certainly indicated a lack of upbringing.

"As long as the Young Master enjoys it," Nanny Wu interjected hastily, attempting to ease Ye Shikai's discomfort.

Following the meal, Su Qingyu retired upstairs. Half an hour later, she reappeared, clad in professional attire, exuding the aura of a competent businesswoman.

Ye Shikai was once again struck by her captivating presence, finding her beautiful regardless of her attire.

"I am leaving for work now. You may remain at home or go out as you please," Su Qingyu stated coolly, casting a brief glance at Ye Shikai.

Approaching Su Qingyu, Ye Shikai inquired somewhat sheepishly, "Wife, might I trouble you for some funds?" He had just arrived in Huaxia and had not brought substantial cash; his pockets now contained merely a few dozen yuan.

Upon hearing this, Su Qingyu's irritation intensified.

How could such a pathetic individual be worthy of her affection.

"You consume my food, utilize my resources, and now you desire money? If you require funds, find employment," Su Qingyu retorted, departing without looking back, leaving a bewildered Ye Shikai behind.

Venturing out onto the street, Ye Shikai embarked on a series of interviews, his resume in hand.

Though he found the prospect unappealing, he had little choice; with his wife withholding financial support, he would need to earn his own way.

Contemplating this, Ye Shikai felt a profound sense of helplessness, especially considering he had not even completed high school.

In an era where university graduates were abundant, who would realistically consider hiring him?

With a wry smile, he approached a towering, thirty-story edifice – the Tianya Group’s headquarters was housed within.

After a protracted moment of hesitation, Ye Shikai ultimately entered the building and proceeded to the Tianya Group's recruitment department to submit his application.

"Ye Shikai, please come in for an interview."

A single sentence interrupted Ye Shikai's train of thought.

An interview so swiftly?

He had merely entered to test his luck, and unexpectedly, he had secured an interview opportunity.

Ye Shikai entered the room, encountering three interviewers, all of whom possessed striking beauty.

“Lan, what’s your impression of this applicant?” the woman on the left inquired of the woman in the center, her voice tinged with a degree of deference. “He won’t be causing any trouble in our public relations department, will he?”

It was evident that the woman in the middle held the leadership position.

“Let’s assess him first,” the woman in the middle replied, turning her attention to Ye Shikai.

“Greetings, I am An Lan, the head of the Public Relations Department at Tianya Group,” she stated, her tone somewhat detached and carrying an air of authority.

“Hello, my name is Ye Shikai,” Ye Shikai responded with a slight nod of acknowledgement.

“Are you applying for a position within the PR department, and do you possess prior relevant experience?”

“Uh, no,” Ye Shikai admitted.

“Do you have any familiarity with our company’s business focus and current operations?”

“Not particularly,” he answered.

An Lan grew slightly impatient. How could someone dare to apply without even understanding the company’s business, wasn’t this just a frivolous attempt?

Despite her rising irritation, An Lan maintained her composure. “Our group predominantly deals in luxury goods, specializing in jade, diamond rings, and high-end jewelry. Your resume mentions proficiency in three languages; I trust this is not an exaggeration.”

“Certainly not, I am genuinely fluent in them,” Ye Shikai confirmed.

An Lan regarded Ye Shikai with a measure of doubt.

Though he claimed fluency, her skepticism remained. She slid a couple of papers across the desk towards him. “Here are two tests. A score of 70 is sufficient for passing. You have one hour to complete them.”

“Only 70 points? Shouldn’t the passing mark be at least 90?” Ye Shikai questioned.

An hour later…

“Lan, you must see this!” a staff member exclaimed, rushing into An Lan’s office. “That Ye Shikai is incredible.” She presented two test papers to An Lan—perfect scores, two full hundreds.

Now, it was An Lan’s turn to be astonished.

She had personally devised these tests, and they were kept securely with her. The examination had been continuously monitored, rendering any possibility of cheating impossible, especially concerning the final questions which incorporated advanced grammatical structures. She found herself compelled to understand how this seemingly ordinary young man had achieved such results, deepening her intrigue regarding Ye Shikai’s enigmatic qualities.

Returning to the interview room, An Lan proceeded to question Ye Shikai on various aspects of luxury goods, topics he handled with apparent ease, as if they were child’s play.

When it came to languages, Ye Shikai navigated the conversation with complete self-assurance.

An Lan observed Ye Shikai answering questions fluently and with a touch of humor. It was evident he was highly knowledgeable in these areas, almost as if he possessed firsthand experience, further fueling An Lan’s growing curiosity about him.

“One final question: what are your educational qualifications?”

“Educational qualifications? I hold a high school diploma,” Ye Shikai replied.

“What? Merely a high school graduate?” An Lan reacted with surprise, studying the young man before her and contemplating if he was perhaps an underestimated talent.

Despite her reservations, considering Ye Shikai’s demonstrable professional capabilities for the role, An Lan made the decision to hire him.

Ultimately, the PR department valued competence, and academic credentials alone should not be the sole criterion.

“Congratulations, you’ve been hired by our group. The starting monthly salary is six thousand yuan, with a year-end bonus. It’s nearly the end of the workday. Please head to the logistics department to collect your office supplies and then introduce yourself to your new colleagues. Your official start date is tomorrow at 8 AM sharp.”

“Understood. Thank you, Ms. An,” Ye Shikai said, a subtle smile gracing his lips. It appeared today’s efforts had yielded a positive outcome.

Following the conversation, Ye Shikai made his way to the Public Relations Department. The moment he stepped inside, he was taken aback.