The landlord has multiple personalities and wants everyone to pay him.

Qianxue Group.

As the undisputed business giant of Nancheng, its reach extends to multiple fields such as real estate, finance, technology, and retail, making it a true hegemon in the region.

This is accompanied by top-tier salaries and employee benefits, and it is the ultimate goal for countless job seekers.

Is this... the benefit of having connections?

Ye Shu stood at the foot of the group's headquarters building, looking up at it.

The glass curtain wall was somewhat dazzling in the sunlight, and Ye Shu felt a mix of emotions.

This place, which countless people would kill to get into, was opened to him with a simple greeting from Qin Lili.

Ye Shu didn't feel much joy or superiority; instead, she felt a sense of unreality and pressure.

He continued to look up, trying to make out the group's logo on the rooftop. He was almost leaning back at a ninety-degree angle, but the logo was still far away, its height highlighting its status in the southern part of the city.

There are many rumors about this company; a simple online search will yield a ton of results, some true and some false. Ye Shu has heard some of them as well.

There were rumors that someone had caused trouble at the company and slapped the receptionist. As a result, the legendary president made the receptionist receive three months' salary as compensation for emotional distress and gave her a paid leave.

At the time, Ye Shu thought it was just an urban legend. "Are there still bosses like this these days? Is this the female lead from those mindless wish-fulfillment novels?"

In any case, based on his limited knowledge, the best boss he had ever met was Sister Chen Xing—considerate, generous, and down-to-earth.

Thinking of Sister Chen Xing, Ye Shu felt another surge of emotion.

Yesterday, that dilemma lingered on his lips all day. Finally, in the evening, as Chen Xing was humming a song and preparing to leave early for his date as usual, he told Chen Xing about his interview at Qianxue Group.

While speaking, Ye Shu didn't dare to look Chen Xing in the eye. The thought of Chen Xing's possible disappointment and blame made her feel guilty.

However, Chen Xing's reaction... well, how should I put it?

It can be said to be the same as Ye Shuxiang's, but not exactly the same.

What was the same was that Sister Chen Xing actually smiled after hearing it, her eyes crinkling into a smile:

"Great news! Xiao Ye, go give it a try!"

She was so excited, it was as if she were going to a job interview herself.

The difference was that Ye Shu didn't see any feigned magnanimity or disappointment in her eyes; instead, there was a hint of gossip.

"Perfect timing! Go check out that apartment you saw last night. Is it really their CEO? I've been curious about it for ages!"

Ye Shu's prepared apology and explanation suddenly caught in his throat. He hesitated for a moment, but still couldn't help asking in a low voice:

"Sister Chen Xing...you...you're not angry with me? You've taken such good care of me, and I still..."

"What are you angry about?"

Chen Xing blinked, then understood, and chuckled as she patted his arm:

"What are you thinking? Are you stupid? You underestimate your sister. It's only natural that people strive for higher positions and water flows downhill! With such a great opportunity presented to you, it would be truly foolish to give up without even trying! Do you really intend to work as a waitress in my little coffee shop for the rest of your life?"

Chen Xing slung the large canvas bag over his shoulder and laughed:

"I don't want to run this shop forever! The world is so big, who knows what the future holds? Go! Go boldly! If you make it, I'll be happy for you, and I'll give you a discount when you come for coffee next time. If you don't make it, come back and continue being my lucky charm."

Hearing these words, Ye Shu felt a lump in his throat and his eyes welled up uncontrollably. He wanted to stand upside down so the tears wouldn't fall.

He really wanted to give Sister Chen Xing a big hug, but he held back.

Despite being unrelated by blood, she's been so good to me. Sister Chen Xing, you're my sister for life!

Ye Shu turned away from Chen Xing's touching moment, closed her eyes tightly, took a few deep breaths, and calmed herself down.

She also casually stretched out the suit she was wearing, which she had specially dug out for the interview. It was a basic style, made of average material, and it was the battle robe she had gritted her teeth to buy when she graduated from university to attend various job fairs.

Now that I've gained weight, my clothes still fit perfectly, so I can only thank myself for buying them too big back then.

However, the style and texture of this piece inevitably appear somewhat cramped in front of this building.

He was holding a blue folder in his hand, inside which was the resume that he had revised repeatedly last night and printed out.

Finally, he looked up at the rooftop that seemed to pierce the sky one last time before taking a step toward the glass door.

Outside the door is that little shop filled with the aroma of coffee and the warmth of everyday life; it is thanks to Sister Chen Xing's encouragement and Sister Xia Qing's support.

Inside the door lies another world, a world filled with rules, opportunities, and challenges, and also a hidden world of dangers he witnessed that night.

As he stepped through the door, he was instantly enveloped by an expensive-smelling fragrance and the warm air from the central air conditioning.

The hall seemed even larger inside than outside, with an extremely high ceiling and marble floors so shiny they could be used as mirrors. Ye Shu could see the large crystal chandelier hanging overhead from inside.

On either side of the hall stood two blue-and-white porcelain vases, each taller than a person, filled not with flowers, but with green plants that Ye Shu didn't recognize. However, at this size, planting trees would be most suitable.

Ye Shu steadied himself and, under the watchful gaze of the security guard who secretly looked at him as a country bumpkin, walked towards the curved reception desk directly opposite the main entrance.

Two receptionists stood behind the reception desk, both quite pretty with their makeup on, and were looking at me with very standard smiles.

As Ye Shu walked, she pondered, wondering which of the two women had received three months' compensation, and whether the matter was true or false.

"Hello, sir, how can I help you?"

Ye Shu nodded quickly, clearing her throat slightly to sound less nervous:

"Hello, I'm here for an interview. I was notified to come for an interview at nine o'clock this morning."

"Okay, please wait a moment."

The receptionist typed away on the computer for a while, then asked with a smile:

"What is your name?"

"Ye Shu. Ye as in tree leaf, Shu as in express."

"Okay, Mr. Ye. Your interview room is over there. Please walk straight from here, and it's the second room on your right."

As she spoke, the receptionist pointed to a passageway to the side.

"Thanks."

Ye Shu nodded his thanks and turned to walk in that direction.

He had even specially worn leather shoes today, and the sound of his footsteps on the ground was quite loud. Ye Shu regretted wearing them a little.

Walking to the door of the second room, I pushed open the frosted glass door, and inside was a very standard interview room.

There was a desk, completely bare. On either side were two chairs that looked quite comfortable. Further inside, there were two more casual rattan chairs, and in the middle was a small coffee table with a white porcelain dish containing a few individually wrapped cookies and fruit candies.

Ye Shu sat on the rattan chair with her legs together, looking very nervous.

Since there was nothing else in the room besides these few items, Ye Shu could only turn her head to look out the window and watch the people passing by. Everyone had their heads down, and although they all worked together, it seemed like they didn't know each other.

Ye Shu pouted, her meaning clear without a word.