225: Chapter 225 Zhang Min investigates Qin Yi, Zhao Lintai arrives in the Southwest

Just as the three Qin Yi brothers were having a meal at Uncle Jin's barbecue restaurant, on the 13th floor of the Bund Center T3 Office Building, as the last interviewee walked out of the conference room, the tense and orderly morning of interviews finally came to an end.

Qin Xiaoyue flipped through the stack of resumes in her hand and nodded with satisfaction.

This recruitment, including the colleagues she poached from her former company, saw nearly sixty people arrive, and in the end, forty-five were confirmed to be hired.

Among them, 20 had talent and live-streaming experience, 12 had experience in new media operations, short video clipping, and post-production, 8 had marketing experience, and there were also 5 fresh graduates with no work experience—office newbies.

"Oh my," Qin Xiaoyue leaned back gently in her office chair, stretched, and a very comfortable smile appeared on her face. "Sister Qianqian, we're finally done." As she spoke, she turned to look at Xu Qian, who was organizing the resumes, her eyes flashing with a bit of slyness as she suggested, "Sister Qianqian, we've been busy all morning, my stomach is flat from hunger. Let's go eat something delicious for lunch to reward ourselves, shall we?"

Xu Qian looked up at her, a faint smile curling the corners of her lips. While organizing the documents in her hand, she replied, "Eating can wait. I'd actually like to ask you first, what did your brother say to you on the phone?"

"Uh," Qin Xiaoyue's expression faltered slightly upon hearing this, a flash of embarrassment in her eyes. She gave an awkward laugh and answered with a guilty conscience, "My brother… he didn't ask anything important. He just scolded me a bit, then asked about Su Mo's situation, and also asked if Sister Qianqian was unhappy…"

"Oh? And how did you answer?" Xu Qian stopped what she was doing and looked at her curiously.

"What else could I say?" Qin Xiaoyue shrugged, saying helplessly, "Of course, I told the truth. I told him that you originally wanted to keep Su Mo, but she probably found out about your relationship with my brother and ended up refusing, then she just left…"

Xu Qian nodded thoughtfully upon hearing this. After a moment of silence, she continued to ask, "Then… did your brother have any reaction after hearing this news?"

"Him?" Qin Xiaoyue recalled the scene when she answered the phone and said uncertainly, "He didn't seem to say anything special. He just said he had other things to attend to and then hung up the phone." Speaking of this, Qin Xiaoyue pouted unhappily and continued dejectedly, "I originally wanted to report the results of our recruitment this time to him, but he didn't even give me that chance before hanging up. It really made me so angry!"

Hearing her say this, Xu Qian felt a faint sense of disappointment in her heart, but she still comforted her softly, "Alright, alright. Your brother probably really has things to attend to. By the way, we have an appointment in the afternoon to meet with the renovation company to discuss the renovation of the 14th floor. You come along too."

"Sure," Qin Xiaoyue perked up upon hearing this. "There are no more interviews scheduled for the afternoon anyway, I'll take a look with you." After speaking, she seemed to remember something and added, "Oh right, Sister Qianqian, my colleagues from my former company helped us all morning, and it's lunch time now. How about we invite them to go eat together?"

"Hmm," Xu Qian nodded in agreement. "That's a good idea. Then you should take them to find a nice restaurant nearby for a good meal."

"Aren't you coming with us, Sister Qianqian?" Qin Xiaoyue asked curiously.

Xu Qian also stretched and shook her head with a smile, "I won't go with you all. I'm a bit tired, and I'm not very hungry. Just bring me something to eat when you get back."

"Alright then," Qin Xiaoyue readily agreed. "Then I'll take them to eat first." After speaking, she got up and left the conference room, calling out to everyone waiting in the company lobby, "Thank you all for your hard work. Lunch is on me, let's go!"

The crowd cheered, and then Qin Xiaoyue led them away from the company in a grand procession.

Xu Qian stood up from her office chair, walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, and looked at the nearby Shenjiang Bay Bridge, her brows furrowing slightly, not knowing what she was thinking.

...

Meanwhile, in the magic city's New Area CBD, at the Hongtai Construction Building, in the top-floor office that originally belonged to Wang Hongtai, Zhang Min stood quietly with her back to the door, gazing deeply at the scenery of the magic city through the huge floor-to-ceiling window.

Wang Ming held a glass of water and carefully placed it on the tea table in front of the sofa. Then, with a professional smile on his face, though his tone carried a hint of probing, he said, "Miss Zhang, if I remember correctly, the effective date of the gambling agreement between Hongtai Construction and the President should be at the end of the month, right? Is it a bit too hasty for the President to send you over so early?"

Zhang Min turned around slowly upon hearing this, a trace of an imperceptible smile on her face. She walked to the sofa, sat down gracefully, crossed her legs, and glanced at Wang Ming with the Aura of a superior. Then she withdrew her gaze and admired her freshly manicured bright red nails, her voice carrying a hint of teasing and coldness, "What? Listening to Lawyer Wang's tone, it seems you are dissatisfied with the President's arrangements?"

Wang Ming quickly waved his hand to deny it, his face full of smiles, "Hahaha, Miss Zhang is joking. How could I have any objections to the President's decisions? It's just," he paused slightly, and then continued, "It's just that the current situation of Hongtai Construction is quite complicated, and the city has not yet given a clear conclusion. Intervening at this time might be a bit risky. I am also worried that the President might fall into a passive position because of this."

"Oh?" Zhang Min raised her eyebrows slightly, examining Wang Ming with a playful look. "In that case, I have to thank Lawyer Wang for his concern on behalf of the President."

"Haha, thanks are not necessary. The boss and the President have such a good relationship, as a subordinate, I have to consider things for the boss."

"Lawyer Wang is really conscientious. No wonder before I came, the President specifically instructed that Lawyer Wang is Young Master Zhao's capable assistant. Now it seems, it really lives up to the reputation." Speaking of this, Zhang Min paused for a moment, changed the subject, and continued, "However, you can rest assured that before the gambling agreement expires, I will not interfere in the specific affairs of Hongtai Construction."

"Thank you for the President's appreciation." Wang Ming expressed his thanks, but he also secretly breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. He was thinking of taking advantage of the period before the gambling agreement took effect and while the boss was away to scrape some profits from the Hongtai Construction Company. So, Wang Ming asked curiously, "Then, since Miss Zhang is not here for the affairs of Hongtai Construction, what is she here for?"

Zhang Min smiled slightly and said slowly, "I came here this time, actually, to understand some information about Qin Yi. How much do you know about him?"

"Qin Yi?" Wang Ming was slightly stunned, then reacted, "You mean, the son of Qin Jianye, the former chairman of Jingnan Huajian Steel?"

"That's right, that's him." Zhang Min nodded, a look of seriousness appearing on her face, "How much do you know about this person?"

Wang Ming's heart stirred, and he vaguely guessed the purpose of Zhang Min's trip, so he said, "Understood, so the President's next target is this Qin Yi?"

"Hehe," Zhang Min smiled faintly and continued, "Can the thoughts of the President be guessed by those of us who run errands? I am only responsible for investigating this person. As for what the President wants to do, I don't know. However, Young Master Zhao should also be quite interested in him, right?"

"Haha, yes," Wang Ming nodded with a smile, then stood up and said, "Then, Miss Zhang, please wait a moment, I need to ask the boss for instructions on this matter first."

Hearing this, the corners of Zhang Min's mouth curved up, and she gestured, "Lawyer Wang, please go ahead."

Wang Ming nodded, turned and left the office. After closing the office door, he took out his mobile phone, moved away a bit, and then dialed Zhao Lintai's number.

...

At this moment, Zhao Lintai's plane had just landed, and he stepped onto the land of the Southwest.

Outside the VIP exit, an inconspicuous Wuling Hongguang minivan was waiting quietly. Next to it, a middle-aged man wearing white gloves, linen clothes, and cloth shoes with layered soles stood by the car, holding a pick-up sign with the words 'Zhao Lintai' written on it, looking very respectful.

When Zhao Lintai pushed his luggage out of the VIP exit and saw that Wuling Hongguang minivan, his whole mood plummeted.

And the middle-aged man, seeing Zhao Lintai, immediately stepped forward to confirm, "Hello, may I ask if you are Young Master Zhao, Zhao Lintai, from the Capital?"

"Uh, yes, that's me." Zhao Lintai's expression faltered, he nodded and asked, "May I ask who you are?"

"Hello, Young Master Zhao. I am Si Zhengxiong, sent by Elder Si specifically to pick you up. I'll take the luggage, please get in the car." The middle-aged man said, and quickly put his luggage into the trunk.

Zhao Lintai looked at this minivan, shook his head helplessly, and sat in the back seat on his own.

After the middle-aged man sat in the driver's seat, he turned to Zhao Lintai and said respectfully, "Young Master Zhao, my Elder is unwell recently and cannot come to greet you in person, please forgive me."

Zhao Lintai smiled faintly, "It's fine. However, I have a question. It's one thing for ordinary people not to know about the Southwest Si Family, but I am well aware that the Southwest Si Family is a wealthy existence that rivals the nation. Is it a bit too ordinary to use a Wuling Hongguang to pick me up? Could it be that Elder Si feels that my status as Zhao Lintai is not worthy of a better car?"

"Hehe, Young Master Zhao, don't misunderstand." The driver smiled awkwardly and continued to explain, "The Elder is always frugal and often warns us that the Si Family is only keeping wealth for the country, not the true owners. This car is the one the Elder rides when he goes out, and I am the Elder's driver. Don't look at this car as inconspicuous; apart from the interior and exterior, the engine and gearbox have been modified. Once we start driving, you'll know."

"Oh?" Zhao Lintai showed a hint of mockery after hearing this, but still sighed and responded, "I heard my grandfather say long ago that Elder Si is very patriotic. Now it seems, the Elder's ideological awareness is really high. This Junior is impressed!"

"Indeed. Then Young Master Zhao, we are setting off." After the driver finished speaking, he started the car, shifted gears, stepped on the gas, and the car drove off smoothly.

Just at this moment, Zhao Lintai's mobile phone rang. After glancing at the caller ID, he answered the phone.

"Hello, A-Ming, what's the matter?"

Wang Ming's voice on the other end of the phone was a bit low, "Boss, President Chu sent a woman over, her name is Zhang Min. She is already at Hongtai Construction now."

Zhao Lintai raised his eyebrows slightly, but his tone remained calm, "Hmm, President Chu has already told me about this in advance. Whatever she wants to do, you just cooperate."

Wang Ming seemed a bit hesitant, "Uh, I see. However, she just said that she wants to know information about Qin Yi. What do you think about this?"

Zhao Lintai chuckled, "Oh? It seems President Chu has taken my words to heart. Since she wants to know, just tell her everything you know."

"Alright, Boss."

"Hmm, by the way, let me remind you," Zhao Lintai added, "That woman is not simple. You'd better be polite to her. If you annoy her, I might not be able to save you."

"Uh," hearing this, Wang Ming's heart skipped a beat, and the image of Chen Mo suddenly appeared in his mind. He couldn't help but shiver, thinking to himself: Could it be that this Zhang Min is like Brother Mo? Thinking of this, he hurriedly responded, "Understood, Boss, I know what to do."

"That's good. If there's nothing else, don't call me recently. If there's anything, I will contact you."

"Alright, Boss, goodbye then~"

After hanging up the phone, Wang Ming took a deep breath, adjusting his mindset. Then, he straightened his clothes before returning to the office.

Seeing Wang Ming return, Zhang Min raised her head, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, "How is it, Lawyer Wang? Boss Zhao has no objections, right?"

"Hahaha, no, no. The boss said that President Chu had already told him about the situation. He just got off the plane and didn't have time to tell me about this matter earlier. I hope Miss Zhang doesn't mind."

Zhang Min nodded slightly, a satisfied smile appearing on her face, "It's fine, we are all running errands for the boss, it's understandable. So now, can you tell me about the situation with this Qin Yi?"

"No problem, no problem," Wang Ming hurriedly rummaged through his briefcase to find a few documents and respectfully handed them to Zhang Min, "Miss Zhang, please take a look."

Zhang Min took the documents and read them carefully. Wang Ming stood by her side, carefully supplementing the situation of the previous investigation into Qin Yi.

...

Time passed minute by minute. On the 13th floor of the Bund Center T3 Office Building, Qin Xiaoyue brought everyone back to the company after enjoying lunch.

After eating a few bites, Xu Qian leaned against the office chair and closed her eyes to rest.

Just at this moment, the elevator door opened with a "ding." Qin Yi walked out of the elevator leisurely. After passing the glass door at the entrance, his gaze swept over the office area, looking at these dozen or so people. Thus, he praised in his heart: It's quite popular, it seems the speed of Xu Qian and the others in recruiting people is quite fast. The task of one hundred people is just around the corner.

Liu Yan was chatting with her colleagues at the moment, and out of the corner of her eye, she caught a glimpse of someone walking over. Thinking it was another job seeker coming for an interview, she smiled and greeted him, asking softly, "Hello, are you here for an interview?"

Qin Yi subconsciously sized up Liu Yan, secretly marveling in his heart: Whoa, this woman's figure is really hot. But he replied, "Hmm, yeah. May I ask where the interview is?"

Smelling the alcohol on Qin Yi, Liu Yan couldn't help but frown slightly, asking back with some displeasure, "Then what position are you applying for?"

Qin Yi shrugged, looking indifferent, "As for that, I'm not too sure either. It was your General Manager Xu who asked me to come."

Hearing this, Liu Yan was even more confused. She pondered for a moment and said softly, "Then, please wait a moment, I'll go ask for instructions." As she spoke, she turned and walked towards the conference room, knocking gently on the door.

Qin Xiaoyue's voice came from inside the conference room, "Please come in."

Liu Yan pushed the door open, walked quickly to Xu Qian's side, and reported in a low voice, "General Manager Xu, another interviewee came outside, saying it was you who asked him to come. However, that person seems to have been drinking…"

"I asked him to come? Who?" Xu Qian was stunned, looked at Qin Xiaoyue, and a trace of confusion flashed in both of their eyes.

And just at this moment, the conference room door was pushed open again. Qin Yi walked in with a cynical smile on his face, "Who else could it be? Me, of course…"