Chapter 44

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Yu Lei International, as expected of a company run by women, has the fifteenth floor restaurant decorated with a bright and transparent style, the colors pleasing to the eye. From the large glass windows on all sides, one can see the cityscape of Zhonghai. The tables and chairs are a mix of avant-garde silver-white plastic and metal, exuding a strong sense of modern fashion. The restaurant's lighting is also elegant and fresh, with crystal-like glass hanging lamps of various colors. Indoor potted plants are sparsely placed in the corners, their tender green leaves showing that they have been carefully tended.

At the counter where meals are served and cards are swiped, a bar-style table is used, and the food service staff wear white work uniforms, greeting with smiles.

When Yang Chen followed the three women into the restaurant, it did not attract much attention. After all, although men are relatively few at Yu Lei International, they are not nonexistent, especially in the public relations department. Moreover, with over two hundred employees in the headquarters, sitting down on this floor made them less noticeable.

Seeing Yang Chen's interested and observant expression, Zhang Cai smiled and said, "How is it? Our company's benefits are among the best in all of Zhonghai."

"The design is really good; I feel hungry just by coming in," Yang Chen said honestly.

"The renovation of the restaurant was personally designed by the president. Since she took office two years ago, the company's performance and benefits have significantly improved. We all admire her," Zhang Cai said with a hint of pride.

President? Isn't that my cold and icy wife? Yang Chen thought. Looking around at the clean and neat decoration, he found it quite fitting. Upon closer inspection, the entire decor was in a cold tone.

Zhao Hongyan suddenly turned her head and said, "You mentioning the president reminds me, what did she call you to her office for yesterday?"

"I already told you, just to welcome the new colleague," Yang Chen replied vaguely.

"Who would believe you," Zhao Hongyan pouted, knowing she wouldn't get an answer. She changed the subject, "Hey, Yang Chen, what did you think of our president when you saw her?"

"What do you mean?"

"Are you from Mars? When you joined our company, didn't you know that our President Lin is known as the top beauty in Zhonghai's business world?" Zhao Hongyan looked disbelieving.

There's such a title? Yang Chen really didn't know, and he chuckled, "She's okay, just cold and distant, making me feel uneasy."

"The president should have a unique aura," Liu Mingyu, who had been silent, suddenly interjected, and Zhang Cai and Zhao Hongyan also agreed.

Yang Chen was a bit surprised. He hadn't expected that Lin Ruoxi's coldness was seen as a special quality by the employees of Yu Lei International, and they seemed to respect her greatly. It seemed that whether in terms of personal charm or management skills, his beautiful wife was indeed extraordinary.

After getting their food, the four of them sat at a larger table. At this point, Yang Chen noticed that near the eastern side of the restaurant, there was a space separated by carved glass windows, forming an independent area. The tables inside were brightly colored, and the seats were colorful leather chairs.

"That place must be more comfortable, why are there so few people going in?" Yang Chen asked curiously.

The three women glanced over, and Zhang Cai replied, "That's the dining area for senior management. Only those at the deputy department head level and above can enter. The food for senior management is also different, prepared by a dedicated chef."

"Why is such a large area not being used?" Yang Chen felt a bit regretful, "We could go in and sit, it's a waste if it's empty."

Zhao Hongyan said, "Those at the deputy department head level and above are often busy with social engagements. Who would eat in the company restaurant every day? But you can't go in, rules are rules. We just need to do our jobs."

Liu Mingyu added, "Actually, that's also a way to motivate regular employees. The difference in benefits can stimulate a sense of competition, and with competition comes progress. I think it's quite necessary."

Yang Chen looked at the chicken and cabbage on his plate. The food was well-prepared, but the quantity was small, just enough for two hands. He felt a bit depressed and smacked his lips, "This food is so little, and the rice is also little. I can finish it in two or three bites. It's not as substantial as the five-yuan boxed meal from a small restaurant I used to eat."

The three women exchanged puzzled looks. In fact, they had no idea what a five-yuan boxed meal from a small restaurant was like. Seeing Yang Chen's hungry look, they all used their chopsticks to push some of their food onto his plate.

"We usually can't finish our food, so take some more," Zhao Hongyan said with a helpless smile, "When you eat with us, we won't waste food."

At this moment, a group of people entered the restaurant, and many employees in the restaurant stood up simultaneously, showing a bit of nervousness as they greeted them.

"Oh, the president and the department heads are here, the department-level meeting must be over," Zhang Cai exclaimed, stopping her actions and standing up with the other two women.

The one leading the group was none other than Lin Ruoxi, her dark hair tied up, her face as clear and bright as the moon without any makeup, her cold and distant aura, like a goddess from the Tian Shan, made her look exceptionally beautiful and unique in her all-black suit.

This was a woman who didn't need makeup and could command attention just by appearing.

The other senior executives who entered with her confirmed this. Most of them were women, dressed appropriately and exuding elegance, whether they were mature and graceful or young and beautiful. Yang Chen's superior, Mo Qianyi from the public relations department, was also among them. However, at this moment, these radiant beauties, following behind Lin Ruoxi, seemed to be overshadowed by the sun, no longer as dazzling.

Yang Chen looked up for a moment but quickly lowered his head. He felt that in the current situation, it was more practical to focus on eating.

Thus, when everyone in the restaurant stopped their actions and stood up to greet, Yang Chen, who was quietly devouring his chicken, suddenly stood out as an anomaly.

Lin Ruoxi walked past Yang Chen without pausing, not even glancing at him, as if she didn't recognize him at all. In fact, when she entered, she had seen the three women at Yang Chen's table giving him food, which made her feel quite displeased.

This cheap husband of mine is really treating the company as a place to flirt! And with three women at once!?

Some of the other executives, seeing that Yang Chen wasn't trying to curry favor like the other employees and was just focused on eating, felt a bit unhappy but couldn't say anything. They just made a mental note to put him on the blacklist.

Mo Qianyi, dressed in a light yellow suit, had been in a meeting all morning and hadn't seen Yang Chen yet. Seeing this scene, she felt a bit annoyed. Suddenly, she remembered something and a mocking look flashed in her eyes. She paused beside Yang Chen and said, "Yang Chen, prepare a bit this afternoon at three o'clock, I need you to go out and do something." She then walked away without looking back.

Yang Chen swallowed the food in his mouth. He knew that this female superior, who was unhappy with him, was up to something. He was about to say he was "busy," but saw that Mo Qianyi was already discussing something seriously with another senior executive and no longer paying attention to him.

"Good luck," Zhao Hongyan winked at Yang Chen.

Yang Chen shrugged and smiled indifferently, then continued to focus on his meal.

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