Zhang Yiyi hurried to find Su Yang, "Cousin, I need to talk to you about something."
"What is it now?"
"It's like this, Chen Xingwei and I have gotten back together, so I hope you can let him work at Century Trading Company."
Su Yang felt speechless. This cousin of his was really not polite at all.
Someone like Chen Xingwei, who would switch sides based on the wind, would only cause trouble and chaos if he joined Century Trading Company.
"Cousin, I don't want to interfere with your relationship with Chen Xingwei, but if he wants to join my company, he has to go through the proper channels. It's the same for everyone!"
Su Yang looked towards the villa. If it weren't for his mother, he wouldn't have bothered with the Zhang family at all, including his cousin standing before him.
"Cousin, just give him a chance. I believe he will work hard."
Zhang Yiyi reached out and tugged at Su Yang, acting cute and pleading.
Zhang Ning, knowing her son's personality, also came out.
"Son, your company can afford to hire one more person. For the sake of family, why don't you let Yiyi's boyfriend give it a try?"
Su Yang sighed. "Since Mom, you've said so, I can only agree."
Zhang Yiyi was overjoyed and turned to go back into the villa.
"Wait a moment!" Su Yang called out. "It's fine for Chen Xingwei to join Century Trading Company, but he has to start from the bottom. If he proves himself, I won't treat him unfairly!"
Zhang Yiyi's smile gradually faded, but she still nodded and walked back into the villa.
Chen Xingwei had already been waiting impatiently. Seeing her return, he eagerly asked,
"How did it go? Did your cousin agree?"
Zhang Yiyi nodded. "He agreed."
Chen Xingwei's face lit up with a smile, and he excitedly took Zhang Yiyi's hand and kissed it.
Zhang Yiyi was both shy and happy. "Xingwei, my cousin agreed for you to work at Century Trading Company, but he also has a condition."
"Hahaha, no problem, just say it."
"My cousin said you have to start from the bottom, and he'll promote you based on your performance."
Upon hearing this, Chen Xingwei's expression stiffened.
He had heard from old employees of Century Trading Company long ago.
It would take at least ten years to climb from the bottom to the level of a department manager.
How many ten-year periods were there in a lifetime? He was already in his thirties.
Chen Xingwei's eyes darted around as he tried to persuade her, "Yiyi, think about our future. Your cousin has so much money, but we are so poor."
"If we don't seize this opportunity, we won't be able to afford even a townhome, let alone buy a villa, drive luxury cars, travel, get married, or have children."
"So, you should tell your cousin that I used to be a supervisor and have experience and ability in that area. I hope he can reinstate me to my original position."
Chen Xingwei was unwilling to be a nobody. He still wanted to be a supervisor again, fool around with women at Century Trading Company, and climb the ladder.
Moreover, he had heard that after Xu Jing's death, a newcomer had replaced the director.
Zhang Yiyi hesitated. She had previously asked Su Yang to help her transfer to Qingbei University.
Now she was asking for a job, and a mid-level management position like supervisor.
She wondered if Su Yang would be angry if she did that.
"Xingwei, why don't you start from the bottom? I can ask my cousin to promote you in a couple of years."
Chen Xingwei was unhappy and continued to persuade her, "Yiyi, even if you don't think of me, you should think of your parents. They are already so old. Who will support them in the future? Will your sister do it?"
Zhang Yiyi glanced at the sulking Zhang Tingting and felt that Chen Xingwei had a point.
The relationship between the two sisters was not good to begin with, and now that she had a boyfriend, Zhang Tingting must be cursing her in her heart.
"Wait here for a moment. I'll go ask Aunt Ning for help."
Zhang Yiyi walked towards the backyard again to find Zhang Ning for help.
Chen Xingwei narrowed his eyes, as if he could see himself as a supervisor again.
...
In the backyard.
Zhang Ning was chatting with Su Yang about school, with Anna beside them.
"Son, what about your studies?"
"Mom, I'm the deputy director of the Security Bureau now, and I have a lot of things going on at home. Where would I find the time to think about my studies?"
"Son, even though you have money now, you still need to learn. If it's really not possible, let Anna tutor you more."
Su Yang had no problem with this, but Anna blushed.
If she were to tutor Su Yang, it would surely be a grueling task every day.
Just then, Zhang Yiyi softly called out, "Aunt Ning, could you come here for a moment? I have something to ask you."
"Okay, I'm coming."
Before leaving, Zhang Ning did not forget to repeatedly tell Su Yang to catch up on his studies after the New Year.
Su Yang frowned. He saw Zhang Yiyi's evasive gaze and knew it was about Chen Xingwei again.
Anna thought he didn't want to be tutored and said, "Classmate Su Yang, you should listen to Auntie. She's doing it for your own good."
"It's fine, I was just thinking about something else."
Su Yang recovered and pulled Anna along.
Anna thought he wanted to do "that" during the day and panicked.
"Classmate Su Yang, no, there are many guests at home."
"What are you thinking? I just don't want to see those relatives."
Anna suddenly realized that Su Yang was trying to escape.
No matter where you go, it's the same, people trying to climb the social ladder.
Anna followed Su Yang and they sat down in a quiet corner.
"Anna, how are you and Emily doing at the Conservatory of Music?"
Su Yang remembered that after the Conservatory of Music opened, Meng Lianxin was short-handed, so she asked Anna and Emily to help.
Because these two women were foreigners and spoke fluent English, they were also proficient in music theory.
Therefore, with them there, Meng Lianxin was much more relaxed.
Anna smiled and said, "It's much better at the Conservatory of Music than at Qingbei University. The salary is high, and the work is flexible. Sometimes I don't have any classes, and I can sleep in as much as I want."
"Look, have I gotten a little chubbier than before?"
Su Yang touched her slightly plump cheek, then down to her chin.
Anna was startled by him. "Classmate Su Yang, what if someone comes here..."
"Don't worry, no one comes to this corner."
Su Yang smelled a faint fragrance and couldn't help but rub his hands a few times.
"Anna, your skin care is still very good. Teach me sometime."
"Don't joke. Stop being silly and let's get down to business and leave here."
Anna looked around nervously, afraid someone might come this way.
The villa was large, with a front and back yard, as well as walls on both sides.
Large trees were planted on both sides, and sitting under the trees, one couldn't even hear the sounds from the backyard.
Anna leaned down, and the fallen leaves on the ground rustled.
"Mmm, Anna, you're really amazing. If Chengcheng had half your skill, he wouldn't always rush through it."
"Hmph, don't talk nonsense. I only learned from movies. It's not like I do this often, as you say."
"Hehehe, it seems you can't sleep at night either. Are you missing me?"