Chapter 176 - 70: A Visit to the Company and Liu Qian’s Promotion to General Assistant
Jiang Li folded her hands on her desk. Shen Yanzhi stood behind her, his hands on her shoulders, gently massaging them.
’I have to say, it’s actually quite comfortable.’
’No wonder so many people go for massages after work.’
She gestured for Liu Qian to sit. After Liu Qian was seated, she met her gaze and said, "It’s nothing particularly important, really. I just wanted to ask if you’re interested in becoming the chief assistant."
’She did want to give Liu Qian this opportunity, but it all depended on whether Liu Qian was willing.’
Liu Qian’s eyes widened in disbelief. "Sister Jiang, what did you just say? Chief assistant?"
Jiang Li nodded. "Everyone has seen how capable you’ve been at your job lately. Although you might have been barely satisfactory at the beginning, you’re getting better and better."
’Actually, at first she’d favored Zhong Xu, but he was a bit careless—not as meticulous as Liu Qian.’
Meeting Liu Qian’s astonished gaze, she asked, "So, are you going to seize this opportunity?"
Liu Qian took a deep breath, her hands on her lap clenching into fists. She shouted, "Yes!"
’An assistant who doesn’t want to become the chief assistant isn’t a good assistant.’
’Since Jiang Li was willing to give her this chance, she had to grab it.’
’As an assistant, I’m already making six figures a month. Wouldn’t the chief assistant’s salary be even higher?’
’Salary is tied to performance, sure, but this is Chief Assistant! I’d be a fool not to take it!’
Jiang Li nodded in satisfaction. Thankfully, Liu Qian hadn’t disappointed her.
’She had already decided that if Liu Qian had refused, she would have her stop being an assistant and send her straight to an entry-level position.’
’It’d be a good chance to really put her through the wringer.’
She patted the back of Shen Yanzhi’s hand, signaling for him to stop massaging.
After Shen Yanzhi stopped, Jiang Li said, "Alright. Go get the heads of Finance and HR for me."
Liu Qian stood up and gave Jiang Li a bow, her eyes shining. "Yes, Sister Jiang. I’ll go right away."
’Shen Yanzhi really wanted to ask Jiang Li why she was promoting Liu Qian to chief assistant, but this was her company, after all, and Liu Qian was her employee. Even as her husband, he knew he had to be mindful of boundaries.’
’He knew what he should and shouldn’t ask.’
Just a few minutes after Liu Qian left, the heads of Finance and HR arrived together.
The two of them called out in unison, "President Jiang!"
Jiang Li gestured for them to sit and didn’t bother with pleasantries. "I won’t beat around the bush. HR, you’ll be announcing a transfer shortly. Liu Qian is now the chief assistant."
"Finance, from now on, Liu Qian’s salary is to be increased by 30%. Make sure you process that on your end so there are no mistakes with her pay."
’The head of Finance couldn’t help but suck in a sharp breath. A 30% raise? Did Liu Qian save President Jiang’s life or something?’
’Keep in mind, Liu Qian’s monthly salary was already around 100,000, and that’s not even counting benefits.’
’With another 30% on top of that, she’d be able to buy an apartment in the Capital City in just a few years.’
Although he was grumbling incessantly in his head, he kept his cool on the outside. "Yes, President Jiang! No problem, President Jiang!"
Once the official business was concluded, with a wave of her hand, the finance and HR managers immediately got up and scrammed.
As soon as they were gone, Jiang Li slumped into her chair.
’Sometimes, mental exhaustion feels even more draining than physical exhaustion.’
Shen Yanzhi placed his hands on Jiang Li’s temples and began to gently massage them. "Technician Number 83 is in position. I wonder if the customer is satisfied?"
"PFFT—"
Jiang Li was extremely grateful she didn’t have anything in her mouth. If she had, that sudden comment would have made her choke to death.
She coughed twice, then reached up to touch Shen Yanzhi’s hands. "I’m quite satisfied, but you’re not wearing a uniform, so I still have to give you a bad review."
The setback only made Shen Yanzhi more determined. "My Queen, you can’t give me a bad review! One bad review and I’ll lose a whole day’s wages!"
Jiang Li raised an eyebrow. "What’s you losing wages got to do with me? We’re not even close!"
Shen Yanzhi put on a pitiful look. "We’re roommates, at least! Don’t be so heartless!"
It was a good thing they were the only two in the office. Otherwise, with the way they were hamming it up, anyone else would have laughed their heads off.
Jiang Li gave him a thumbs-up. "Impressive. City folk really are on another level, calling your own wife a ’roommate’."
Afraid that Jiang Li was actually angry, Shen Yanzhi immediately tried to placate her. "No, I was just kidding! Don’t take it seriously!"