A sophomore in college starts by getting a marriage certificate with a female CEO.

"The younger generation is truly formidable! They are indeed formidable!"

"Your name is Xiao Lu, right? Hahaha, actually I've known for a long time that you have a bright future."

"That bastard Sun Wenbo! We trusted him so much, and he actually secretly made some private deals behind our backs. If it weren't for Xiao Lu, we would have been kept in the dark."

"Keep up the good work, young man, you have a bright future ahead of you."

Everyone present changed their expressions.

It's like two completely different worlds compared to before.

The head of the legal department was the first to come over and pat Lu Yang on the shoulder:

"Xiao Lu, your related party penetration analysis is very thorough. Our legal department actually missed it before. I'll have the team fill in the gaps later."

The head of the risk control department also stood up: "Comrade Lu Yang, come and visit our risk control department when you have time. I happen to be short of someone capable of doing the work."

Several analysts who were usually close to Sun Wenbo were smiling more enthusiastically than anyone else.

After all, their master is gone, and they need to find a new one.

Everyone here is a seasoned veteran.

And since President Li values ​​Lu Yang so much, it is obviously a good choice!

As long as you cling to Lu Yang's coattails, it's equivalent to having President Li as your backer.

It's the workplace.

It's about interpersonal relationships and choosing the right people to associate with.

"Xiao Lu, if you don't understand anything or need any help in the future, just ask. We're colleagues, after all."

"Yes, yes, we're family, no need for formalities."

"How about we exchange contact information? I have a great secretary I can introduce to you."

Lu Yang nodded politely and responded a few times.

So real!

These people used to look down on him, but now they'd love to be his sworn brothers.

He also knew that's just how the workplace is.

If you have the ability and resources, you'll have a constant stream of people around you to polish your shoes.

At this moment, Chen Yan walked to the door and opened the conference room door.

"Everyone, this concludes today's meeting. I will keep you updated on any follow-up matters via email."

That's a clear order to leave.

The higher-ups were quite sensible; they gradually packed up their belongings and left.

Before leaving, everyone who passed by Lu Yang would nod or pat him on the shoulder.

Some even pulled out their business cards.

After the last person left, Chen Yan also left, closing the door behind her.

There were only two people left in the meeting room.

Li Xixue didn't say a word from beginning to end, and was still flipping through the documents in her hand.

Lu Yang leaned back in his chair and let out a long sigh.

To be honest, although I seemed very calm just now, it was my first time speaking in this kind of setting.

Moreover, the people sitting opposite him were all seasoned veterans who had been in the workplace for over a decade or two. For him, a newcomer who had been with the company for less than a week, to say that he felt no pressure at all would be pure nonsense.

The result was alright, though.

"reason."

Li Xixue spoke, but her gaze remained fixed on the documents in her hands.

"What reason?"

Lu Yang countered with a question.

You're late.

Li Xixue glanced at her watch and spoke calmly.

"There was a traffic jam on the road," Lu Yang said.

"So, that's your excuse for being thirty minutes late?"

Lu Yang awkwardly touched his nose, unsure how to explain, so he could only make up a reason: "...it's quite congested."

Li Xixue frowned, her voice devoid of warmth:

"The entire management team is waiting for you. Do you know how much their time is worth?"

Lu Yang remained silent.

This is indeed his problem, there's nothing to argue about.

Li Xixue finally closed the documents in her hand, tapped the table lightly twice, and then looked at Lu Yang.

"but……"

She paused for a moment.

"Today's performance was alright."

The tone of those words was exactly the same as when he praised his cooking as "barely passable".

Lu Yang's lips twitched slightly.

What a stubborn woman...

Is it so hard to give me a proper compliment?

However, it's already very good to receive praise from her.

After all, he knew this woman too well.

The colder one's words are, the more one approves in their heart.

[Ding! The host has successfully demonstrated their abilities to their superior and gained their appreciation. Mission complete!]

[Reward received: 10000 yuan.]

I made another 10,000 yuan while doing nothing.

Lu Yang smiled.

Compared to going to work, completing tasks is definitely the best way to go.

next moment.

Lu Yang suddenly received a message.

It was a voice message from my mom.

He clicked on it.

"Xiaoyang, didn't Mom tell you last time that we were going to visit Manager Li at the company? Did you tell her? Your dad and I happen to be free today, so we're planning to buy some gifts. After all, she came all the way to our house last time and brought such an expensive gift, and your dad and I have been feeling really bad about it."

Lu Yang's hand froze in mid-air, his lips twitching.

I casually agreed last time...

I can't believe they actually came!

"What's wrong?"

Li Xixue noticed that his expression was a little strange and asked.

"I have something to tell you, but don't panic," Lu Yang said.

"Panic?"

Li Xixue smiled.

She's seen it all.

Panic?

nonexistent.

Even if the sky were to fall, she wouldn't panic!

Lu Yang looked up at her and said, "My mom said the gift you gave me last time was too expensive, and she felt bad about it, so she wanted to come to the company to thank you in person."

Upon hearing this, Li Xixue's expression instantly shifted from aloofness to panic, and she quickly shook her head: "Quick! Reject her!"

However, she had barely finished speaking.

Lu Yang clicked on the next voice message.

"By the way, your dad and I have arrived at your company entrance."

Lu Yang's pupils contracted sharply, he opened his mouth, then closed it again.

"How is it?"

Li Xixue asked somewhat anxiously, "Why don't you say it?"

"We're at the door..."

"..."

The pen slipped from Li Xixue's hand.

The two men looked at each other in bewilderment.

Time seemed to stand still at that moment.

"What did you say?!"

Li Xixue belatedly realized what was happening.

"Couldn't you have stopped them?"

If the other party were to come to the company, their public personas would be completely ruined!

"I stopped her! I just sent her three messages telling her not to come, and guess what she replied?"

Lu Yang turned his phone over to show her.

Zhou Huifang's reply was just six words: "[I'm already in the lobby.]"

Li Xixue opened her mouth, but hesitated to speak.

She panicked.

Lu Yang panicked as well.

He quickly called the front desk and asked them to stop the person first.

The call was just connected.

The receptionist's voice came through:

"Mr. Lu, two people who claim to be your parents are waiting in the lobby, and they also said they're looking for President Li..."

"It's not President Li!"

Lu Yang quickly corrected the other person, "She is Manager Li! Remember that, Manager Li!"

The receptionist paused for a moment, then said, "Huh?"

"Just tell them Manager Li is in a meeting and to have them sit in the lobby and wait! Oh, by the way, this is also what your General Manager Li wanted!"

The receptionist looked a little confused and said, "But we don't have a manager named Li..."

Lu Yang glanced at the flustered Li Xixue beside him, then replied, "We have it now."