Chapter 830: Chapter 830

"Sir, may I ask whom you are looking for?"

When Fang Bai entered the lobby of Beauty Company, a young and beautiful receptionist stood up, smiling professionally and asked.

"Weren’t the receptionists here before Xiao Ling and Xiao Juan? Why have they been replaced?"

Fang Bai had visited Beauty Company several times before and remembered that the two receptionists were named Xiao Ling and Xiao Juan. He occasionally joked with them and was surprised to see new faces now.

"Are you looking for sister Ling and sister Juan? They have both been transferred to work in the sales department and have become the right-hand assistants of Manager Wu!"

The receptionist said with a face full of envy.

As she spoke, she scrutinized Fang Bai, noticing his handsome features, fair skin, and exceptional demeanor, identifying him as a fresh young man, she developed a liking and smiled, asking, "Sir, what is your relationship with sister Ling and sister Juan?"

Fang Bai knew that the "Manager Wu" the receptionist referred to was Wu Xiuyun, the sales department manager of Beauty Company. He thought Xiao Ling and Xiao Juan working under her was a promotion.

"Actually, I’m here to see your President Xia... beautiful lady, let’s chat another time!"

Fang Bai said cheerfully, then he walked towards the elevator, preparing to take it to Xia Chenyu’s office.

Before coming to Beauty Company, Fang Bai had not called Xia Chenyu in advance, wanting to surprise her.

The receptionist hurriedly caught up with Fang Bai, blocking him and said, "Sir, I’m sorry, but President Xia is very busy. If you wish to see her, you must make an appointment in advance... Could you please register your information? We will ask President Xia for permission..."

Fang Bai smiled and said, "Beautiful lady, is it really necessary to be this troublesome? I’m actually quite close with your President Xia... If Xiao Ling and Xiao Juan were here, they surely wouldn’t stop me..."

The receptionist looked incredulous, thinking who is he trying to fool? I’ve been working at Beauty Company for half a year, and you say you’re close with President Xia, but why have I never seen you come here?

Suddenly, it occurred to her that President Xia had many suitors. Could this handsome young man be one of them?

"That’s it, he must be looking for an excuse to intrude and harass President Xia!"

The receptionist thought to herself.

President Xia had specifically instructed to not let strangers into her top-floor office, and if this handsome young man broke in and upset President Xia, the well-paying job that she had finally secured might be lost, with no point crying over it later.

Thinking this, the receptionist suddenly became vigilant, her attitude towards Fang Bai was not as friendly as before, "Sir, this is our company policy. Please cooperate! Otherwise... I will have to call security!"

The receptionist stated firmly.

Seeing the receptionist stretch her arms in front of him with a serious expression, Fang Bai could not help but laugh wryly, sighing, "Alright... I’ll call your President Xia..."

Just then, another receptionist’s crisp voice rang out.

Hearing this, Fang Bai turned his head and saw three young, attractive urban female white-collar workers dressed in Beauty Company uniforms walk in. Leading them was none other than Xia Chenyu’s trusted subordinate and the sales manager of Beauty Company, Wu Xiuyun.

And following Wu Xiuyun, who else could it be but the former receptionists, Xiao Ling and Xiao Juan?

Beauty Company had been swiftly rising recently, with increasingly better performance. As employees of the company, Wu Xiuyun, Xiao Ling, and Xiao Juan, the three women, were also enjoying smooth and successful careers.

Especially Xiao Ling and Xiao Juan, who had been promoted and heavily relied upon by the company’s senior management. They had moved from the reception to the sales department and achieved remarkable performance in a short time, earning personal commendation from President Xia. This made them both very spirited and highly motivated.

"Manager Wu, Xiao Ling, Xiao Juan, long time no see, you three are looking younger and more beautiful!"

Fang Bai was already acquainted with Wu Xiuyun, Xiao Ling, and Xiao Juan. Seeing them, he turned around and greeted them with a smile.

"Mr. Fang... Mr. Fang?"

Wu Xiuyun and the others hadn’t anticipated Fang Bai’s appearance here, and were both surprised and delighted.

As a confidante of Xia Chenyu, Wu Xiuyun was well aware of the relationship between Fang Bai and Xia Chenyu and knew that Fang Bai was one of the major shareholders of Beauty Company.

One could say that, without Fang Bai, Beauty Company would have shut down long ago, let alone have its current brilliance.

Thus, Wu Xiuyun respected and revered Fang Bai from the bottom of her heart.

"Mr. Fang seems to have not visited Beauty Company for several months, right? President Xia has mentioned you more than once," said Wu Xiuyun with a smile.

"President Xia will be so happy that Mr. Fang is here!"

"Yes! Yes! Mr. Fang, President Xia is in her office right now. Please go up and see her!"

Xiao Ling and Xiao Juan were clever women. Although Fang Bai and President Xia hadn’t publicly acknowledged their relationship, they had long noticed that there was something amorous between them.

"I came here this time to find your President Xia, but this beautiful lady here stopped me from going up!" Fang Bai said, pointing at the receptionist who was standing agape.

The receptionist, seeing that Manager Wu, Xiao Ling, and Xiao Juan all knew Fang Bai and listening to their conversation, realized that this handsome young man indeed knew President Xia and seemed to have a deep relationship with her.

"I’m sorry, sir, I... I didn’t know you really... really knew President Xia... I’m sorry..."

The receptionist, frightened, turned pale, her voice trembling as she spoke and looked at Fang Bai with a plea in her eyes.

Beauty Company not only offered high salaries but also excellent benefits, so securing a job there was something many girls dreamt of. The receptionist had gone through multiple interviews to become a part of Beauty Company, making her friends quite envious. If she was fired for having offended a friend of President Xia, it would be disastrous.

Knowing that Fang Bai, although not the CEO of Beauty Company, was as influential as one, and hearing that the receptionist had stopped Fang Bai from meeting President Xia, Wu Xiuyun feared that Fang Bai might get angry. She frowned, turned her head towards the receptionist, and said, "Shao Lihua, what’s going on? Mr. Fang is President Xia’s best friend. Why didn’t you let him go up? If President Xia finds out about this..."

"Manager Wu, I... I really didn’t know..."

Upon hearing Wu Xiuyun’s words, Shao Lihua, the receptionist, realized the gravity of the situation. She felt both wronged and frightened, her eyes reddening as tears began to flow.

"Don’t cry, I’m not blaming you!"

Seeing Shao Lihua crying sadly, Fang Bai consoled her and said to Wu Xiuyun, "Manager Wu, if Miss Shao didn’t let me in, it’s her duty. I think she did the right thing, and you shouldn’t trouble her because of this!"