Chapter 29 - Why Do You Suddenly Need A Manager? (1/2)
Li Qin Yao returned to B City after spending time with her paternal grandparents.
That morning, Li Qin Yao spent time with her mother and took her out for breakfast. Then, she went to her cafe after the lunch hour. When she walked through the door, her employee immediately greeted her with smiles on their faces. Once Li Qin Yao put her bags in the office, Yin Mei Xuan greeted her with enthusiasm.
”Boss, you're back!” Mei Xuan wrapped her arms around Li Qin Yao, acting dramatically. ”I miss you so much.”
Li Qin Yao laughed at her friend's act. ”Quit it. Or else, I'm not going to give you the souvenirs I brought from Capital City.”
The woman's eyes sparkled at the mention of souvenirs. ”You brought souvenirs? Boss! I know that you loved me the best!”
Li Qin Yao chuckled. ”I brought something for everyone. Later, you help me to distribute them. Right. Mei Xuan, how was the cafe during my absence? Everything's good?”
”Of course,” Mei Xuan smiled. ”Don't forget that before I married my husband and have my son, I was a manager at a department store for a few years. I can manage a few days looking after this place. Rest assure. The report is on your table.”
Li Qin Yao nodded. She went into her office to check on Mei Xuan's report. After spending almost an hour in her cramped office, Li Qin Yao peeked outside. Once she was sure that there were not many customers, Li Qin Yao called Mei Xuan into her office.
”What's wrong?” Mei Xuan asked as soon as she saw the report on Li Qin Yao's table. ”Did I make any mistake? It seemed that my skills have deteriorated after leaving the workforce for years.”
”I didn't say that there was anything wrong with your report,” Li Qin Yao said with a hint of laughter in her voice.
”Then, why did you call me in?” Yin Mei Xuan shifted anxiously on her seat.
”Well, I need your opinion on something,” Li Qin Yao laughed to ease the atmosphere. Immediately, Mei Xuan's expression relaxed. Li Qin Yao stared at the documents on her table as she thought of how should she begin.
”You can say what you what's on your mind,” Yin Mei Xuan encouraged. ”Whatever it is, I'm ready.”