Chapter 45 - Xiu, Oh Dear Xiu (2/2)

”Good morning, Mr. Qiu!” The jolly and petite receptionist said as she saw her handsome boss.

Dylan's attention was focused on his tablet's screen as he replied to the person on the phone but still gave a nod to the receptionist to acknowledge her greeting. He walked further and crossed the waiting area only to stop to see that the floor was too silent. He looked at the empty cubicles of his secretaries and frowned.

”Ms. Li, in my office,” with these words left over his shoulder, he opened the door of his office and walked inside.

”These new recruits are in big trouble.” Li Qi'er shook her head in pity since it was a rule at the top floor that every person had to come before the CEO and the eccentric CEO always came at 8 at the dot in the morning. ”Bai Xiu, come with me. You have to meet the CEO.” Li Qi'er dragged Bai Xiu who was until now just looking around the wide cabin that now belonged to her.

Knocking three times on the door, Li Qi'er opened the door and walked inside with Bai Xiu behind her. ”Good morning, Mr. Qiu!” Li Qi'er greeted while Dylan sat in his leather chair but was looking behind at the glass wall.

”Ms. Li, what kind of people did you hire? Why is the whole floor empty?” Dylan's voice was sharp but he still seemed to be talking in a respectful manner.

”If you stop firing people, maybe the floor wouldn't seem this empty.” Li Qi'er answered plainly while Xiu looked at her with admiration. This woman had the guts. She actually talked back to the CEO of the company. Xiu was really looking up to her now.

”It's my fault, now?” Dylan retorted as he rotated his chair to face her.

Xiu's eyes widened as she saw his face clearly. There was disbelief visible on her face as she slowly lost the color of her face.

”Is it not your fault?” Li Qi'er questioned righteously and challengingly.

”Their incompetence is not my fault.” Dylan was also stubborn about his decision. How could he accept that he was at fault?

Li Qi'er rolled her eyes at him and decided not to continue on this topic. ”Anyways, this is your new E.A.” With that Li Qi'er patted Xiu's back which seemed to have startled Xiu as her spirit almost left her body. ”She is the one I told you about. Bai Xiu.” Li Qi'er was busy in the introduction and didn't realize the stunned faces of the other two around her. ”And Bai Xiu, you must have seen our CEO somewhere. He's the high profile, Dylan Qiu.”

Dylan's face hardened as he noticed Bai Xiu. But soon his eyes narrowed slowly with a mirthless smile on his lips.

Xiu gulped her saliva with difficulty as she thought, 'Xiu, oh dear Xiu, this Uncle is gonna kill you!' That little Xiu in her heart made a crying face.