“Look down on you?” Han Muzi responded with a faint smile when she heard that. “I think you have all misunderstood. Aren’t you people the ones who are looking down on me? Besides, I mentioned from the very beginning that I am honored to have everyone here work in my company. However, I do not like to force others, and this includes both working and emotional aspects. Everything should be done willingly, otherwise… even if you stay put in a company, you wouldn’t be able to produce great designs.”
Han Muzi was most probably using a type of reverse psychology.
Her team members were proud people, and normal methods would most probably make them look down on her or even distrust her further.
“What nonsense are you spouting? We are outstanding designers; how could we possibly not produce great designs just because of you? Heh, I’d like to stay on and see how things work out. I’d like to see if you, as our new boss, would be able to lead our team, and if you’d be up for the challenge.” Leng Yueyue was the proudest of them all, and she couldn’t stand being challenged in that way.
Zhang Yu blinked several times before agreeing. “I am with Leng Yueyue on this.”
Li Junfeng had both his arms folded in front of his chest, and he narrowed his eyes smilingly at Han Muzi. “Pretty bosses are my favorite.”
“Since Yueyue is staying, I’d have to stay too.” Wang An took a few steps forward and stood beside Leng Yueyue.
Whereas Shu Guo’er had the mildest temper among them, and she was really happy with her current salary, and so she didn’t comment further.
Xiao Yiyi, on the other hand, turned around to glance at the cold and aloof youth who was sitting at the back.
“Lin Zheng, are you staying?”
With that, the entire group turned around and focused on him.
It wasn’t until that instant that Han Muzi noticed the young man sitting at the back of the room. He finally looked up, presenting his sunken and handsome face. He had an expressionless gaze while grunting an acknowledgement.
After that, he got up and made his way to another room alone.
Everybody was dumbfounded by his reaction.
Su Jiu approached Han Muzi when she witnessed that. “That guy is Lin Zheng, and he is the most talented member in the group, but he has a very odd personality.”
“Odd?” Han Muzi cocked a brow in curiosity. She recalled the young man’s cold and aloof gaze, and he seemed exceptionally stubborn. “What do you mean by odd?”
Yan approached them as well out of interest.
“Instead of proud, describing him as being antisocial might be a more apt description. He does not socialize with others, and before I found him, he had been going on with his business alone. I thought that he wouldn’t accept the invitation from Han Group, but he actually accepted the job after getting to know the salary.”
Han Muzi nodded in enlightenment after hearing that.
“I understand now.”
Yan was still cupping her cheeks while she commented, “Although he has an odd personality, he is very good-looking.”
Xiao Yiyi, who was nearby, interrupted when she overheard Yan. “I’m warning you; Lin Zheng is mine, and you’re not allowed to fight me for him!”
With that, she turned around and marched in the direction where Lin Zheng disappeared just now. She called out for him while chasing after him, “Lin Zheng, wait for me!”
“That person is Xiao Yiyi, and you guys have gone through her profile. She approached me because Lin Zheng decided to join the company… so she decided to join as well.”
“Uh…” Yan paused in astonishment, and she realized with a start after Su Jiu’s explanation. “She’s pursuing him, I see! She must be rather infatuated with him to pursue him by joining a company.” Yan stared after Xiao Yiyi’s back view in envy after saying that.
Why is she so brave to pursue her dream guy?
But when I see my dream guy, why am I scared witless like a mouse facing a cat, and I always run off? Besides… my dream guy might not even know why I am running away. It’s like I’m creating my own drama.
Yan felt distressed when she thought of that.
Wouldn’t it be great if I have half of, or even a bit of, Xiao Yiyi’s courage? Yan thought in her heart.
“Alright, you guys should go back to your work. The company has just started, and you might be rather free for the first few days, and so, ladies and gentlemen, feel free to search for some inspiration during this period.”
Su Jiu smiled politely. “Miss Muzi, let me bring you to visit the rest of the building.”
“Mm-hmm.” Han Muzi nodded and followed Su Jiu, and they left the staff office.
The fourth floor had a conference room and reception room; they were a specially-designed area.
“The fifth floor is your office.”
When they arrived at the fifth floor, Han Muzi realized that the renovation was different from the rest of the building because everything felt fresh and elegant. Besides, the carpet had intricate and unique colors as well.
“President Han designed this floor in person because he wanted it to be a space where you could feel at ease and relaxed, Miss Muzi. President Han mentioned that be it at work or home, you shouldn’t feel too pressured.”
Hearing this, Han Muzi seemed to have sensed something.
“Well, how long has this company been in preparation?”
Su Jiu was stunned to silence for quite a while when she heard that because she instinctively knew that she had revealed too much. Hence, she shook her head without answering Han Muzi.
In all honesty, without Su Jiu answering her, Han Muzi could tell from the designs that it must have taken a very long time to achieve this look. Furthermore, it was impossible to get such a large building ready within a short period. Han Qing must have been preparing since two years ago for her to start a new company.
Without me realizing, Han Qing has done so much for me.
My brother takes such meticulous care of me.
“I’m going in to have a look.”
“Me too!”
Yan followed Han Muzi from behind.
After pondering for a while, Su Jiu broke the silence. “We’ve covered pretty much the entire building, and you’ve met everyone, Miss Muzi. There are other things to attend to in the company, and so I’ll be heading back now.”
Han Muzi nodded when she heard that. “Thank you so much for your help, Secretary Su. Please have a safe journey back.”
“Sure,” replied Su Jiu.
“Also, please address me as Muzi in the future. It’s rather awkward when you address me as ‘Miss’.”
Su Jiu was stumped for a second before answering, “I don’t think that’s appropriate.”
“Hey, why isn’t it appropriate? Muzi isn’t that type of power-crazed person. Besides, we’ve known each other for so many years. Don’t you see me calling her by her name too?”
Han Muzi nodded with a smile. “Yan is right.”
“Alright, then, Miss Muzi.”
“Whoa, there you are with Miss Muzi again!”
Su Jiu was rendered speechless by Yan’s sudden reaction, and so she called out with a quick laugh, “Muzi!”
“Su Jiu.”
After that, the three of them exchanged glances before bursting into fits of giggles.
Once Su Jiu was gone, Han Muzi and Yan were left to stroll the building by themselves.
There was a couch made of real leather, and it didn’t just feel luxurious to the touch; in fact, it felt comfortable while sitting on it. Hence, Yan took her shoes off, jumped onto the couch, and started rolling around. “Muzi, sometimes, I’m really envious and jealous of you. There are such vast differences between the lives of humans. You have such a nice brother, who treats you well, and he is even more considerate than a boyfriend! Sigh, I’m so jealous!”
Han Muzi smiled lightly without replying to her, and she went ahead to take a seat at her office desk.
“By the way, Muzi, why did you say those things to them just now? Weren’t you afraid that they might just leave on a whim? If that happened, you would have ended up paying their salary for nothing.”
