6: What Could He Amount To?

The female employees began to whisper amongst themselves, their gazes now tinged with a hint of pity for Shen Yifei. They guessed this new manager had surely offended Director Liu.

Liu Xiaoxiao's eyes darted, and she suddenly put on a smiling face for Shen Yifei. "Manager Shen," she said, "let me show you around the office."

Shen Yifei was a bit speechless. He had thought this beautiful woman had a change of heart, but it turned out she still wanted to mess with him.

Well, let her mess with him. Who could blame her? She outranked him, and a higher position often meant absolute power.

Fortunately, Liu Xiaoxiao wasn't overly harsh; at most, she assigned Shen Yifei a few extra menial tasks.

Seeing that Shen Yifei didn't complain and instead diligently went about his work, occasionally asking Lin Cair for clarification on procedures, Liu Xiaoxiao's resentment subsided quite a bit. *Consider yourself sensible,* she thought.

On the top floor, in the President's office.

Liu Xiaoxiao had organized her daily task list and came to report. Although she was annoyed with Shen Yifei, she remained fair in her work and didn't badmouth him.

Su Muqing listened intently to Liu Xiaoxiao's report, jotting notes with a pen. There was indeed a unique charm to a woman working seriously; her delicate face bore a hint of seriousness and coolness, an aura of professionalism naturally emanating from her.

"Xiao Xue, there's one more thing I wanted to mention," Liu Xiaoxiao suddenly said. "It's about the new Public Relations Department Manager."

"Go on," Su Muqing smiled with interest. "For him to have passed your assessment, he must have exceptional qualities."

Liu Xiaoxiao held nothing back, recounting everything that had happened during the assessment.

Su Muqing's elegant eyebrows lifted. She immediately said, "Since that gentleman understands fashion so well, he's a talent well-suited for our company. Why don't you have him offer some suggestions for our next Milan Fashion Week collection? If it successfully qualifies, give him his due share of the profits."

"Alright, Xiao Xue," Liu Xiaoxiao asked, "do you want me to have him come over now so you can chat with him face-to-face?"

Su Muqing's heart was somewhat stirred. She glanced at the time; it was almost quitting time.

"Another time. He's already joined the company; there will be plenty of opportunities to meet."

"Mm-hm."

Soon after starting work, Shen Yifei experienced the incredibly satisfying feeling of having a beautiful boss.

There were indeed some minor perks, like when a pretty secretary came to deliver files and secretly pecked him on the cheek. Such bold behavior made Shen Yifei's ears burn and his heart pound.

After less than two hours of work, Shen Yifei had already grown fond of his job as the Public Relations Department Manager.

Not long after, Liu Xiaoxiao walked into his office again. Seeing Shen Yifei sitting casually with one leg propped over the other, such an improper posture, she felt a surge of irritation.

"Shen Yifei, mind your image! Do you think this company is your home?" Liu Xiaoxiao snapped.

Actually, it was pretty close. Shen Yifei's fiancée happened to be the company's CEO.

Shen Yifei straightened his posture and chuckled, "My apologies. It's just my first day; I haven't quite adjusted yet."

Liu Xiaoxiao snorted lightly, "Don't think your job is easy. You report to me now. Until you're familiar with the manager's duties, you'll do whatever I tell you to do!"

Shen Yifei rolled his eyes. *Damn, doesn't that just make me a slave?*

"Here's the company's assignment brief. Go home and study it thoroughly. Also, the CEO might want to meet you tomorrow or the day after. Make sure you perform well, or I'll deduct your salary!" Liu Xiaoxiao tossed a small booklet onto his desk and left Shen Yifei's office without looking back.

Shen Yifei looked at Lin Cair, who was at a nearby desk, and sighed. "Your Director Liu really holds grudges, doesn't she? She's like a raging she-dragon."

Liu Xiaoxiao, who hadn't gone far from the door, nearly stumbled when she heard that. Her beautiful face contorted in fury.

"How dare he call me a raging she-dragon! Shen Yifei, just you wait! If I don't make you miserable tomorrow, then my name isn't Liu!" Liu Xiaoxiao bit her pearly teeth. *This man is utterly detestable!*

Lin Cair in the office was a bit speechless. She couldn't help but remind him, "Manager, Director Liu is a very kind person. Although I don't know what past grievances you have with her, you really shouldn't badmouth her. If she hears you... the consequences will be dire."

"Don't worry," Shen Yifei grinned. "Assistant Lin, I'm not the 'jerk' she says I am. Please don't misunderstand." He wasn't afraid of Liu Xiaoxiao anyway; his fiancée was the company's boss, so surely they'd show some respect for her.

"Uh..." Lin Cair didn't know what to say.

After work, Shen Yifei hailed a taxi directly to the Jade River Villa Estate.

The villa community before him was quite old, but its classical and elegant architectural style ensured it showed no signs of age, remaining Huahai City's most exclusive villa estate.

This was where Shen Yifei now lived—or, to be precise, Su Muqing's home.

Getting out of the car, he only had a few red bills left in his pocket. He was broke as hell, but at least he had finally found a high-paying job.

Thinking this, Shen Yifei was in a rather good mood.

Upon arriving home, Shen Yifei plopped down on the sofa, picking up a fashion magazine that lay there and began to read.

Su Muqing got off work a little later. Seeing Shen Yifei leisurely sitting on the sofa reading a magazine, her mood immediately soured, and her pretty face turned frigid.

"Didn't you go job hunting today? Did you find anything?" Su Muqing said mockingly.

Seeing the woman's aloof and condescending demeanor, Shen Yifei felt inexplicably annoyed. He retorted casually, "What if I did, and what if I didn't?"

Su Muqing sighed faintly, her tone indifferent. "Finding a job in our country isn't easy. Without a diploma or any apparent ability, it's understandable if you can't find suitable work. Report to my company's security department tomorrow; I'll arrange a security guard position for you."

In truth, Su Muqing had thought about this for a long time before saying it.

Shen Yifei did nothing all day at home. What future could a man like that possibly have?

Su Muqing was a very strong-willed woman. The fact that Shen Yifei was her nominal fiancé was already a reality.

For a grown man to openly ask a woman for money—Su Muqing simply couldn't bear the shame. Arranging a job for Shen Yifei would at least prevent him from asking her for money again.

Shen Yifei frowned. "No thanks."

With that, Shen Yifei turned and went into the bedroom, closing the door behind him.

Su Muqing felt a surge of anger. She was completely thinking for his benefit, and yet this man was throwing a tantrum at her.

Lying on the bed, Shen Yifei let out a long breath, feeling a little down.

After all the hardships and suffering he had endured, tired of a life of constant conflict and chaos, he had thought he could finally live like an ordinary person, enjoying life and settling down with a beloved woman.

He realized he had been too naive. This kind of life was not as good as he had imagined.

If it were any other woman, no matter how beautiful as a celestial maiden, someone as free-spirited as Shen Yifei would never willingly endure being slighted. It was precisely because it was Su Muqing.