“I understand that not everyone can be Chen’s assistant. I was actually looking to be your assistant’s intern instead, so that I can learn the ropes from him,” Ouyang Qing replied with a twinkle in her eyes.

Nan Chen did not reply.

His silence was not an acquiescence to her request, but a rejection.

Nan Chen’s assistant was hand-picked from a large pool of elites. He was considered among the senior leadership of the company, and definitely the crème de la crème.

Both IQ and EQ were necessary to qualify for the position. Nan Chen’s assistant must be able to read his mind just by looking at him.

Jiang Zhe had only managed to rise to the post after many years of learning and toiling. Needless to say, a fresh graduate like Ouyang Qing was definitely not equipped to be Nan Chen’s assistant, not even as an intern.

“Chen, am I putting you in a difficult spot?” Ouyang Qing asked while looking at the man with her innocent eyes.

“You’re indeed not good enough for the role, I can’t practice favoritism,” Nan Chen replied.

The man wasn’t being political - he really meant his words.

Apart from his outstanding capabilities, the reason Nan Chen could be at the helm of the Nanshi Corporation at such a young age was because of his impartiality.

He had always promoted his employees based on meritocracy and ensured that the right people were placed in the right positions. That was one of his core guiding principles in managing the organization.

The most capable would be placed at the top. Other factors, such as familial ties, would not be an element of consideration. That was the culture of the Nanshi Corporation.

Even Nan Chen’s one and only brother, Nan Xing, was only the corporation’s Senior Vice President. He did not get to enjoy special privileges just because he was Nan Chen’s brother.

When he performed badly at work, he still had to be deployed to Africa as a punishment.

Even though Ouyang Qing was sweet-looking and likable, Nan Chen would not make any exceptions to the company rules just for her.

An obvious glint of disappointment flashed across the young lady’s eyes.

Her true intention was not really to learn the ropes of an assistant, but to take advantage of the proximity to get closer to Nan Chen.

“I understand, Chen. Don’t worry about it. I wasn’t really serious about it anyway,” Ouyang Qing beamed at Nan Chen as she said that.

“I’m glad to know that,” Nan Chen replied.

Actually, Ouyang Qing still had plenty of options to choose from, provided it wasn’t related to the CEO’s assistant. However, she was not keen on the other positions, as her only objective to intern at the Nanshi Corporation was to bond with Nan Chen.

purpose if she were to intern in any

Ouyang Qing tentatively asked, “Chen, are you really not eating?

“Nope, I’m good.”

girlfriend then. I remember there’s someone you’re

past,” Nan Chen replied

you break up?” Ouyang Qing was very interested in the topic of Nan Chen’s romantic

want to engage in this

one knew if she was

for your break

never loved the woman before, not even

I’m really interested to know the type of women you

was starting to lead the conversation to Nan

in the

indifference, Ouyang

glanced at his

for Ouyang Qing to infer what that action meant—it’s

me out for dinner today, I enjoyed the food so much. I was planning to have a drink with you as well, but I guess we’ll have to wait for another day to do that. Thanks for the treat, Chen. It’s on me

she had to set up another date with him

Chen stood up without

Ran had taken a cab

she did not want him to know her new address. She was currently staying at a villa estate in Red Maple

The owner was letting out the villa at only three thousand a month. Ning Ran had initially suspected that the villa was owned by the Nan family. She only agreed on the

had already moved all her belongings to the villa. She was also forbidden to return to their previous apartment as according to

otherwise be homeless, could only ‘make do’

Cheng Xiangyun had also moved in together with Ning Ran, as she was the

part about staying in the villa was the privacy it provided. It was so spacious that even if ten more people had stayed together with them, the

“Aunt! Aunt!”

the gate. As she had left her

TV when she heard Ning Ran’s cries. She switched off

of noodles please? I’m

you? I thought you went for

want to talk about it. It was so

You didn’t get

about it after you cook my noodles, it’s

are you always making me worry? You are always depending on me to take care of you even though you

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