Chapter 28 - The Grass On His Head (1/2)

”I'm so proud of you,” Manager Li stated with a bright smile on her face but Xiu had a frown etched between her brows at her strange behavior.

”For what?” Not being able to hold in her curiosity, Xiu finally asked.

”No intern asked for resignation in the first week. Isn't that something...” Manager Li stopped mid-sentence as she noticed Xiu's expression.

Even an idiot could read from Xiu's smirk what was going on in her mind which precisely was, 'Celebrating too soon, eh?'

”What's with that expression?” Manager Li straightened up as she questioned.

”What look?” Xiu feigned ignorance. She looked like an innocent little lamb while pretending to be nice. Manager Li, however, wasn't fooled by her look at all. That earlier smirk had said it all to her.

In a defeated manner, Manager Li sighed out and said, ”Can't you just train them as a normal supervisor?”

”So, do you want to give the position of a permanent employee to someone who takes advantage of his or her peer? We are here for a fair judgment. You can't snatch this opportunity from those who really deserve it rather than those who depend on their looks and gullible tongue.” Xiu's words made Manager Li feel so down that she waved her hand to dismiss her.

While Xiu was leaving the Manager's room, she heard some whispering, ”Bo Jiu, treat us to a meal. You'll definitely get a permanent job at the company now.”

Bo Jiu pursed her lips but didn't say anything. Right at this time, Xiu coughed to get everyone's attention. A hush fell over and the crowd dispersed immediately. Xiu slapped the file in her hand at her desk making Bo Jiu flinch back.

”I don't like people who take things for granted,” Xiu spoke without looking at Bo Jiu who stood beside her.

”I know that Ma'am,” Bo Jiu replied back obsequiously.

”Good for you,” said Xiu as she perched back down on her swivel chair. While she got busy with her doc.u.ments, she noticed that Bo Jiu was still rooted in her place. ”Would you like me to show the way to your desk?” Xiu's derisive tone made Bo Jiu flush red in embarrassment but Xiu as always had more to serve as she continued, ”Or perhaps you're planning on sitting on my head?”

Bo Jiu frantically shook her head and said, ”No, no. Ma'am, you just didn't dismiss me that's why I was standing here.”

Xiu shook her head at this girl with high manners. ”Do your work, I'll call for you if I need anything.”

When Bo Jiu left, Xiu tapped on her desk rhythmically as a sly smile stretched on her naturally pink-hued lips.

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