Zhou Wang was still in a daze when Gao Xing already zipped up his backpack, solemnly thanked Zhou Wang, and then turned to the roadside to hail a taxi and left...
Holy crap, you know how to take a cab?
Zhou Wang suddenly felt like he might be the one who got duped. Maybe this Gao Xing guy and the truck driver were in cahoots.
But then Zhou Wang dismissed the thought. After all, they had no reason to scam him, and he willingly gave Gao Xing the money. Besides, the way Gao Xing threw that stone was not something you could just pretend...
Whatever, it wasn’t much money, so why worry?
With a smile, Zhou Wang turned and got into the back seat of his Rolls-Royce Phantom. The car started and headed towards 9 Misty Rain Village at Taoyuan.
...
The next day, the last day before leaving Hang City, Zhou Wang appeared punctually at 9 in the morning at Wuyou Media building.
From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. was the regular working hours at Wuyou Media, but only for some positions.
Since influencer work hours were quite irregular, positions like operations and photography sometimes started at 2 p.m. and ended at 11 p.m., adopting a flexible working schedule.
A few positions required to be on duty from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and they worked on a bi-weekly schedule.
About to leave Hang City, there were still many matters to attend to, and with a mindset of experiencing a regular workday, Zhou Wang came during normal working hours.
Accompanied by Jiang Qingkui, they had breakfast at the shared cafeteria below Wuyou, and as they walked towards the company, the crowd around them noticeably grew.
"Good morning, Mr. Zhou!"
"Mr. Zhou!"
"Mr. Zhou, Miss Jiang, would you like some oat soy milk? I bought two extra cups, and this place’s flavor is pretty good..."
All the employees who saw Zhou Wang instinctively stopped and greeted him respectfully.
Of course, there were also bolder ones who quickly stepped up to hand him a cup of soy milk, but they weren’t just anyone.
"Peach, are you working today too?"
As Zhou Wang curiously asked, Jiang Qingkui had already taken the two cups of soy milk handed over by "Peach Flavor."
Initially, feeling a little awkward, Peach Flavor saw that Zhou Wang’s demeanor was the same as their first meeting, so she relaxed a bit and smiled brightly. "I got roped in by Mr. Zhang. There are quite a few partners visiting the company today, so I need to entertain them on Mr. Zhang’s behalf..."
"Then you’re quite unlucky. Most of the other influencers are probably still sleeping at this hour."
Zhou Wang smiled at her words.
"It’s not so bad. Actually, it’s because I’m preparing to get married and don’t plan to livestream anymore, so I’m thinking of moving to an administrative position in the company. It’s like getting used to it in advance!"
"Oh? Congratulations then!"
Zhou Wang was suddenly enlightened and developed more admiration for the girl.
During his time in Hang City, Zhou Wang had gained a deeper understanding of the influencer group, which had a unique label.
Their educational backgrounds and experiences varied, but those who amassed millions of followers were rarely simple; each was exceptional in at least one aspect.
Take "Peach Flavor," for example, she had ordinary good looks, but her emotional intelligence and keen insight were not something common people could match, as they say, "someone who gets it."
Chatting and laughing, they arrived at the elevator lobby on the first floor.
The security guard stationed there immediately ran to the access barrier when he saw Zhou Wang, helping him open the barrier in advance.
Interestingly, the crowd showed a clear divide here. Regular employees moved on to another side of the barrier, leaving the exclusive path for Zhou Wang.
After passing through, another security guard had already pressed the elevator button for executives and important guests. As Zhou Wang approached, the elevator doors opened right on time, without wasting any of his time.
No wonder everyone likes authority...
Zhou Wang mused to himself, but he sighed that he started from too high a point, unable to truly experience the life of ordinary office workers.
"Join me."
Seeing Peach Flavor, who initially followed him, preparing to queue for the regular elevator, Zhou Wang casually invited her.
Peach gave a soft "ah," then smiled sheepishly and followed along.
Inside the exclusive elevator were already two people, a man and a woman, speaking softly. When Zhou Wang entered, they instinctively straightened their stance from their previously relaxed demeanor.
"Mr. Zhou!"
"Hello."
Zhou Wang nodded with a slight smile.
"Good morning, Mr. Ming, Ms. Dong!"
Peach, who was the last to enter, quickly greeted them in a low voice.
The elevator’s atmosphere became inexplicably tense. Peach dared not giggle anymore. Until she reached her floor and exited, she glanced back at the closing elevator doors and clicked her tongue.
She had thought Zhou Wang’s personality was always that easy-going; turned out, in front of the company’s two vice presidents, he presented a completely different side.
...
In the elevator.
"Mr. Zhou, there’s an interview at 10:30 that may require your participation. Did Mr. Zhang mention it to you?"
After Peach left, Dong Bingru, the vice president in charge of human resources, asked with a smile.
"Yes, I’ll participate."
Zhou Wang nodded, indicating he was already aware of the matter.
For regular interviews, he didn’t need to join the bustle, but this one was of high caliber. Zhang Shihao himself was the lead interviewer, and Dong Bingru was only assisting.