Chapter 375 - Edward Wu (1/2)
”My name is Amy. Amy Lee,” she added nervously. She would hate to start off with the poorest impression. ”I am supposed to be starting a new job here today.” She said the sentence like a question, almost as if she were unsure about the veracity of her claim.
Watching as the woman stared at her like she were a chimp newly escaped from the circus, she wrung her hands and added, ”I was wondering if you show me to the CEO's office? I am his new Personal Assistant,” she added as if on afterthought.
”You are 2 minutes late, young lady!” the older woman scolded, wagging a finger but the kind look remaining on her face.
”I am so sorry, please forgive me.” Amy begged, her head remaining bowed as her face burned in embarrassment. She had no idea who this lady was, but if she was scolding her this much, it meant that she held some sort of importance in the company, and a bad reputation was the last thing she needed on her first day of work.
”Well, since it was only 2 minutes, it is forgivable. But you know what would have been best? Not being late at all. But, it's okay. Happens to the very best of us,” the lady said. There was no malice in her voice, only genuine concern.
Come, I will show you around the office, so you can settle in before the young boss arrives.” Amy felt relieved just listening to the woman talk. She was internally glad that her new boss had not arrived before her.
That certainly would have made things a lot worse even though this kind old lady wanted her to think that it was not such a big deal.
”My name is Mei Mei Chung, and I have worked for the Wu family since I was very young. They have been good to me, especially old Wu and his charming wife, god bless them wherever they may be,” she said, pausing to look upwards, a sad look flitting across her face.
”I am sure the young boss will be good to you as well, if you remain diligent and hardworking,” The older woman told her as they rode the elevator upwards.
”I wonder how many floors there are,” Amy murmured to herself, smoothing the flyaway hairs on her head so she did not look crazy.
”A little over 20, I too am unsure. But we are only allowed on the last 10. The other top floors are completely sealed off. No one is allowed there. Sometimes I wonder why, but I am far too old to engage in any pointless discoveries. Whatever is up there, I doubt that I want to see it even,” Mei Mei Chung said.
'Great,' Amy thought. 'The CEO of this place is young, and seems to have some kind of secret. I just might enjoy working here.'
”On this floor, the 5th floor, is the kitchen. Edward loves his morning coffee, can't function without it. If he doesn't get it, he goes crazy.” Mei Mei Chung joked, chuckling to herself.
The kitchen was larger than Amy's entire apartment and every surface was covered in stainless steel, making the place resemble a steel wonderland. All so shiny and robotic.
”Edward?”