22: Chapter 0022 The Old Fox and the Fresh Face 22: Chapter 0022 The Old Fox and the Fresh Face Time, like sand in the palm, always slipped away quietly and unnoticed, and before one realized it, it was already time to leave work.
That day, Ye Xunhuan could say he had a fulfilling day, at least more fulfilling than the days before.
He spent it planning the future of the supervision department with Tang Yurou, making a list of names, and teasing Tang Yurou, watching her face flush with embarrassment, which gave Ye Xunhuan a sense of pleasure.
At the same time, having spent the day with her, Ye Xunhuan discovered that this introverted, inarticulate, and easily embarrassed girl actually had some real skills in departmental planning.
Qiu Ruoxi had given Tang Yurou the position of director of the department, but no staff or specific responsibilities were allocated; Tang Yurou had to figure out everything on her own.
Yet, Tang Yurou managed to define all the future work processes of the supervision department in just one afternoon and even came up with several people to join the department.
If it hadn’t been for the end of the workday, Tang Yurou would probably have immediately sent her plans and list of personnel to Qiu Ruoxi.
Ye Xunhuan, however, watched all this and sighed in his heart.
Because although Tang Yurou had planned everything for the supervision department’s future and even decided who would handle which responsibilities,
in the workplace, things are never that simple; they are never cut and dried.
Moreover, although the supervision department seems to have great authority and hold the fate of countless people, it’s not really a desirable job but rather one that offends people.
But Tang Yurou was very excited.
Ye Xunhuan had wanted to tell Tang Yurou not to take it so seriously; just muddling through sometimes was better, sometimes turning a blind eye was better than anything.
However, he was afraid of discouraging Tang Yurou, so he let things take their natural course, believing that over time, with more experience, she would naturally understand how to be a good director.
After work, as Tang Yurou and Ye Xunhuan were just stepping out of the elevator into the lobby of the Imperial Diagram Group, they were immediately surrounded by many people, all wearing ingratiating smiles.
“Director Tang, congratulations!”
“Congratulations, Director Tang…”
“I knew Director Tang was not ordinary, destined to soar to greater heights…”
All the people crowding around were congratulating Tang Yurou on her promotion, all praising her, and all were senior executives of the company.
Before, when Tang Yurou saw these people, she was nothing but respectful.
But now, as the saying goes, ‘Every dog has its day’, they were all currying favor with Tang Yurou, giving her a sense of being overwhelmed by the sudden attention.
Seeing the insincere smiles on their faces, Tang Yurou couldn’t help but grab Ye Xunhuan’s arm, as if startled.
Ye Xunhuan, upon noticing Tang Yurou’s action, wanted to laugh.
With her personality, becoming a successful head of the supervision department was not going to be easy.
Especially dealing with these seasoned schemers.
“Director Tang, I wonder if you have time today?
We’ve already booked a table to celebrate your promotion, and we hope you won’t decline!”
The speaker was a man in his thirties, sallow-skinned, lean in stature, with somewhat deep-set eyes.
He smiled warmly, yet his eyes had a somber look!
Ye Xunhuan, an old hand, knew at a glance that this man was definitely used to playing mind games.
Tang Yurou did not speak but looked towards Ye Xunhuan, as if seeking his opinion.
“You two can go together, go together!” The middle-aged man seemed to have read Tang Yurou’s mind and spoke again, “A crowd is lively, lively!”
Although Qiu Ruoxi had not given Ye Xunhuan any official title, from her words about having Ye Xunhuan assist Tang Yurou, it was clear that this guy would at least become the deputy director of the supervisory department in the future.
Moreover, having hit Kang Huaiyuan without being reprimanded by Qiu Ruoxi, it wouldn’t hurt to be on good terms with such a person.
“Sorry!” Ye Xunhuan noticed that Tang Yurou did not want to dine with such people, but didn’t know how to refuse, so he took the initiative to step forward and said, “Today, Minister Tang was a bit shocked, and her body still feels unwell.
Moreover, Minister Tang had previously told me that in the future, there will certainly be many matters at work that would trouble everyone.
In a couple of days, we will invite you all for a meal to sit together, to better take care of Minister Tang in the future.
But as everyone knows, Minister Tang received quite a shock today…”
Ye Xunhuan spoke very gracefully, at least from the perspective of the listeners, it was quite pleasing to the ear.
And what Ye Xunhuan said was also true.
“Yes, yes, Brother Ye is right.
We weren’t thoughtful enough.
Today, Minister Tang was indeed shocked and should really go back and rest early,” the middle-aged man spoke again, “But we can’t have Minister Tang foot the bill.
Minister Tang has just taken office, and after all, we are her seniors, so it is only right that we should pay for the meal, as a way to get better acquainted with Minister Tang.”
“Let’s do this, today Minister Tang should go back and rest properly.
In a couple of days, we’ll sit together!”
“Alright then, Minister Tang will definitely come at that time,” Ye Xunhuan confidently accepted the invitation on behalf of Tang Yurou.
“That settles it then, Minister Tang should go back and rest now!”
Afterwards, Ye Xunhuan and Tang Yurou parted ways with these people.
Watching the backs of Tang Yurou and Ye Xunhuan, the middle-aged man who had spoken earlier said appreciatively, “This Ye Xunhuan is no simple man!”
“Indeed, his words are flawless, leaving no room for criticism.
This young man might actually be the real leader of the supervisory department.”
“Whether he is or not, we should still focus on building a good relationship with this young lady, Tang Yurou.”
After Ye Xunhuan and Tang Yurou left the Imperial Map Group, Tang Yurou looked at Ye Xunhuan with admiration and gratitude, saying, “Xunhuan, you are so impressive.
With just a few simple words, you managed to fend them off, and you even did it while giving them enough face.”
Over the day, Tang Yurou and Ye Xunhuan had become more familiar with each other, and their conversation was not as constrained as before.
“That doesn’t seem like much to me,” Ye Xunhuan said nonchalantly.
“If it were me, I wouldn’t know how to refuse,” Tang Yurou said somewhat disappointedly.
Ye Xunhuan chuckled lightly, “Once you meet more people and see more situations, you will know what to say.”
“So, you’ve seen many situations ?”
Ye Xunhuan neither denied nor confirmed, instead he changed the subject, saying, “You promised to treat me to a meal, you can’t go back on your word!”
“Of course not!” Seeing that Ye Xunhuan didn’t continue, Tang Yurou did not pursue further, “Follow me.
I’ll drive you to my favorite place, though I’m not sure if you’ll like it.”
“We’ll just have to see!”
Just as Tang Yurou and Ye Xunhuan had left the Imperial Map Group, the brothers Kang Wenyuan and Kang Huaiyuan at the hospital had already received the news.