Life and Death Insurance – CH 039

Chapter 39

“Miss Cheng, with your qualifications, you could easily be a department head. A secretary position is a bit of a waste of your talents.”

Cheng Jing smiled slightly.

“Mr. Ling, knowledge gained from books is never enough. Even the highest degree needs rich work experience to supplement it. A position doesn’t mean anything; job content and attitude are the most important. If I can’t even do the most basic secretarial work well, how can I shoulder the responsibility of a department head?”

“Miss Cheng, you’re too modest.”

“Mr. Ling, I’m sure you’re not looking for an arrogant secretary.”

Cheng Jing’s words made Ling Zhengzhong smile. This girl had good eloquence.

The second interview was just a formality. Le Hua had already asked all the necessary questions during the first interview. Ling Zhengzhong’s job was simply to confirm the applicant’s adaptability and communication skills—two essential qualities for a secretary. As for work ability, that could be improved through practice. Looking at the simply made-up woman before him, answering him with neither arrogance nor servility, Ling Zhengzhong had already given her a 90 out of 100.

Le Hua had a good eye for talent. This girl was good; she was the one.

“Miss Cheng, you’ve been hired. Welcome to our company.”

Ling Zhengzhong stood up and extended his hand to her. Cheng Jing also stood up and shook his hand.

“Thank you, Mr. Ling, for giving me this opportunity. I’ll definitely do my best.”

Finally, the candidate had been chosen. Le Hua could now focus on being a mother-to-be. A weight was lifted from Ling Zhengzhong’s heart. Cheng Jing seemed to be a very intelligent woman; she should quickly become adept at her work here.

In the following days, Le Hua began teaching Cheng Jing how to handle various office tasks. Cheng Jing indeed did very well; even Le Hua delegated the task of pouring coffee for Ling Zhengzhong to Cheng Jing.

The thugs who attacked Ling Zhengzhong had confessed. They claimed they were complete strangers to Ling Zhengzhong, only hired to kill for him. They thought they were dealing with ordinary people, but they never expected to suffer such a huge setback. As for the person who hired him, their description was exactly the same as the person who rented the car last time: a woman with sunglasses, a mask, and long, wavy hair. They couldn’t provide any further details.

Another woman.

Xiang Tian didn’t tell Ling Zhengzhong about this. He knew that even if he did, the incredibly dense Ling Zhengzhong wouldn’t have any clue.

It seemed things had come full circle.

The rumors about Yu Shenglin and Xu Yang had been dispelled by the sudden improvement in his relationship with Ling Zhengzhong. Yu Shenglin privately told Ling Zhengzhong that he suspected the deputy manager, Lin Hui, was behind it. He explained that Lin Hui happened to be in his secretary’s room when he spoke to Xu Yang on the phone that day, and that if he were to step down, Lin Hui would be the one to take over. Based on this alone, Lin Hui had a motive to spread rumors. However, he had no concrete evidence and could only suspect it in private, being cautious in all things.

With Yang Yiqing’s arrival, Ling Zhengzhong’s relationship with Yu Shenglin naturally became much more harmonious. Moreover, with Cheng Jing’s help at work, he no longer needed to work overtime every day. After work, someone would cook for him, and Ling Zhengzhong felt he had never been happier.

Unfortunately, nothing was absolute. Just when Ling Zhengzhong felt he was at the peak of happiness, someone had to kick him down.

That day, Ling Zhengzhong left work on time, only to be caught red-handed by Lin Qiaoya as soon as he stepped out of the company gate. This somewhat cunning girl, after repeatedly failing to catch him by phone, simply decided to lie in wait at his company gate. And Ling Zhengzhong, this unlucky rabbit, was caught red-handed by Lin Qiaoya.

“Zhengzhong, I’ve been waiting for you to get off work! What a coincidence! I just arrived, and you’re already out. We are really on the same wavelength! You promised to go shopping with me last time; were you too busy and forgot?”

Upon seeing Lin Qiaoya, Ling Zhengzhong’s head started to ache. He’d been pressured too much by this girl last time, so he’d only casually agreed to go shopping with her. He hadn’t expected that Lin Qiaoya would remember after all this time.

In Lin Qiaoya, Ling Zhengzhong finally understood the meaning of perseverance. He truly didn’t know what he possessed that made her pursue him so relentlessly.

“Oh, Miss Lin, what a coincidence! I’m sorry, I have a date tonight and can’t accompany you. Another day…”

“Zhengzhong, don’t lie to me. I’ve already heard about Shen Meimei. You don’t even have a girlfriend now, so where did this date come from?”

“Miss Lin…”

“Zhengzhong, why won’t you give me a chance? Before, it was because of Shen Meimei, but now she’s gone. Why do you always avoid me like the plague?” Lin Qiaoya looked at Ling Zhengzhong with a resentful expression.

“At least please don’t wear so much perfume,” Ling Zhengzhong thought to himself.

He should have known better than to leave work so early. He’d rather work overtime doing those boring tasks than waste time here with Lin Qiaoya.

“Miss Lin, actually, I already have a new girlfriend. Please don’t bother me anymore, okay?” Forced into a corner, Ling Zhengzhong had no choice but to make up an excuse.

Lin Qiaoya’s bright red lips immediately formed an “O” shape. “What? Zhengzhong, who’s got you cornered so quickly? We’ve known each other for so long; even if we are in a queue, shouldn’t it be my turn by now?”

Hey, miss, this isn’t a queue for tickets; it’s not your turn!

Ling Zhengzhong’s head was starting to ache from this persistent girl. He frowned, trying to find the right words to reject her.

“Zhengzhong, I’m sorry to have kept you waiting.”

With a gentle voice, Cheng Jing gracefully walked out of the company. She came to Ling Zhengzhong’s side, took his arm, and acted as if they had known each other for a long time. Her large eyes behind her thin glasses even winked at him.

The clever Ling Zhengzhong, of course, wouldn’t waste any more words at this moment.

“You are…”

Lin Qiaoya looked at the woman in front of her suspiciously. While not exceptionally beautiful, her elegant demeanor and subtle scholarly air gave her a unique charm.

“Excuse me, miss, I’m Zhengzhong’s current girlfriend. My name is Cheng Jing. Nice to meet you.”

Cheng Jing politely extended her hand, but Lin Qiaoya completely lacked her grace. She didn’t even move a finger, only glancing at Cheng Jing with hostility and saying sarcastically, “Oh, Zhengzhong’s new girlfriend?”

“Yes.”