Secretly Married to the Ice-Cold CEO-Chapter 128: Zhang Miaoyan’s Opportunity

In the following period, An Junxi’s mood couldn’t be better; she looked exactly like a woman in love. Her colleagues even suspected that President Gu had proposed to her.

Of course, An Junxi wouldn’t admit it. She said, "I just received a gift."

They gossipingly pressed, "Really curious about how luxurious President Gu’s gift was. Was it a car or a house?"

An Junxi looked at them speechlessly, "It’s not that exaggerated, just roses."

He Tian was a bit disappointed, "I thought President Gu would give something like a mansion."

An Junxi thought to herself, they already lived in a mansion, why give another one?

Of course, she didn’t dare say these words out loud, it could easily stir up resentment.

Lin Yuanqing said, "That’s not necessarily the case; anything President Gu gives would be well received, right?"

"That’s true."

An Junxi didn’t continue the chat; she began to focus on work.

Gu Yikun had already sent a car to pick up her parents from Xin’an. At the latest, they’d arrive tomorrow.

She efficiently completed her work, took half a day off early from her senior colleague, and went to Yuhua Mansion to clean the house and buy all the daily necessities.

Gu Yikun had discussed with her about getting a large duplex for her parents. An Junxi said there was no need, "Mom said she already likes living here, the place doesn’t need to be too big for just two people."

Gu Yikun didn’t insist, "Buy whatever your parents need."

An Junxi quickly finished decorating the house. Seeing that there were still a few hours before Gu Yikun got off work, she decided to take a taxi to headquarters to find him.

She told herself in her heart, she solely wanted to wait for him to get off work, not intentionally checking up on him.

Thinking this way made her feel much better.

Zhang Miaoyan had completed the talent reserve plan. She walked to Manager Chen’s office with the plan, hearing Manager Chen tell his assistant, "Secretary Wang said General Manager Xie of Wansu Technology is still in the president’s office; let me wait a bit longer before going up to report to the president. Make me a cup of coffee first." There was still time to drink coffee and refresh.

Hearing this, Zhang Miaoyan put down the plan and said, "I’ll go then. We just got a new batch of coffee beans today; I wanted to try them anyway. Manager Chen, you can look at the plan first. If it needs revisions, I can do it later."

Manager Chen said, "Thanks for your trouble."

"It’s fine."

Zhang Miaoyan went to the pantry, quickly brewed a cup of coffee, and brought it back to the manager’s office, "Manager, the coffee is ready."

Manager Chen was reviewing the plan, nodding repeatedly, "The plan is good, clear and logical."

He reached out to take the coffee, but Zhang Miaoyan accidentally slipped, the cup tilted, spilling half the coffee onto the manager.

Manager Chen jumped up, "How could you..." He started to scold her but remembered that Zhang Miaoyan was a parachute hire from the United States and supposedly had a good relationship with the president.

He swallowed his words and said, "Luckily the coffee isn’t hot."

Zhang Miaoyan said remorsefully, "It’s all my fault; I can’t even handle such a small task properly!"

Manager Chen waved his hand, "It’s nothing, just dirty clothes. How am I supposed to meet the president now! I wonder if there’s a spare shirt in the closet?"

Zhang Miaoyan said, "I’ll go then, I was involved in the talent reserve plan too, so I can report to the president. Besides, I also have something to discuss with him."

Manager Chen didn’t doubt her, "Alright, you go then. Remember to put in a good word for me in front of the president!" He really trusted her as the president’s confidant.

Zhang Miaoyan smiled, "Of course."

She picked up the plan on the table, "No need to revise it, right?"

"No need, the plan is perfect. Once the president signs it, we can start preparing."

"Okay."

Zhang Miaoyan left the HR department, took the elevator up, her smile carrying a touch of allure.

The elevator doors opened, and Zhang Miaoyan walked in. During the elevator’s ascent, she checked her appearance several times, making sure there was no flaw before feeling relieved.

With a "ding-dong," the elevator indicated arrival at the president’s floor.

Zhang Miaoyan took a deep breath, walked out, and asked the secretary at the door, "Sister Wang, is the president available now? I need to report the plan to him."

Sister Wang was a newly transferred senior secretary, "General Manager Xie is still inside. Miss Zhang, please wait a moment; let me check."

On Zhang Miaoyan’s first day, the president had personally brought her around, which spread throughout the company on that day. It was said that she had performed excellently at the United States branch and was now transferred back to headquarters to deeply understand departmental work. She could be promoted to lead any department at any time.

Being the most well-informed in the office, Sister Wang also treated her with great courtesy.

Moreover, she wanted to test if the president would let Zhang Miaoyan in while General Manager Xie was still in the office.

Sister Wang dialed the president’s extension; his voice sounded, "Speak."

Sister Wang said, "President, the HR specialist Zhang Miaoyan is here."

Gu Yikun frowned slightly; how did she come up? He said, "Let her in."

"Okay."

Sister Wang ended the call and led Zhang Miaoyan in, "Miss Zhang, please." She was secretly surprised; was Zhang Miaoyan truly the president’s confidant or perhaps... something more?

Palms sweaty, Zhang Miaoyan followed Sister Wang inside; it was her first time entering the president’s office.

If it weren’t for that cup of coffee, she wouldn’t have had today’s opportunity.

In the spacious office, Gu Yikun and Xie Yuchen were sitting on the couch. Two files were laid out on the table. Zhang Miaoyan dared not look around, only briefly smiling at Xie Yuchen before lowering her head.

Sister Wang brought her in then left. Zhang Miaoyan stood beside Gu Yikun, handing over the plan, "President, this is this year’s talent reserve plan. Please see if there are any issues."

Gu Yikun opened the document, noticed her standing cautiously, and indicated for her to sit, "Explain the rationale for these targets."

Sitting across from Gu Yikun was Xie Yuchen. Zhang Miaoyan could only sit diagonally opposite him, by Xie Yuchen’s side. She tried to make her voice as gentle and soft as possible, seeing that’s how An Junxi spoke in front of the president.

Gu Yikun listened as he reviewed the document. When she finished, he signed with his pen.

Zhang Miaoyan finally felt relieved; her performance was likely satisfactory to the president.

Xie Yuchen then said, "Didn’t expect you to adapt well at headquarters."

Zhang Miaoyan’s smile appeared shy, "It’s all thanks to the guidance from seniors."

Gu Yikun said nothing more, handing the file back to her.

Normally, Zhang Miaoyan should leave by now, but she stayed, saying to Gu Yikun, "Manager Chen had some urgent tasks, so he sent me up temporarily. President, in the future if..."

Gu Yikun said, "It’s the same who comes up as long as they can answer my questions. I focus on the plan, not the person."

Zhang Miaoyan nodded, stood up, "Got it."

Xie Yuchen packed the doc into a bag, saying, "I’m leaving, contact me if there’s an issue."

He took a step but didn’t expect Zhang Miaoyan to stay put, accidentally bumping into her, causing her to stumble forward, her hand landing on Gu Yikun’s thigh.

At this moment, the door opened and Secretary Wang said, "President, Miss An is here..."

An Junxi stood at the door, seeing the scene inside, she couldn’t help but tighten her grip on the office door.

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