Inheritance of Two Trillion

Chapter 1200: Chapter 1174: Reencountering the Eccentric Man

Shenhe Group’s Shenhe Building, in Nanyu City, is a truly iconic structure.

Although many buildings in various places claim to be local landmarks, including the twin towers of Zhongjing Media, many of them are, to some extent, self-aggrandizing.

To be called a landmark building, first of all, it must be situated in a great location, with significant architectural volume.

It must also be distinctive without falling into cliché, avoiding homogenization and vulgarity.

The Shenhe Building is precisely such a structure, with its steel frame high-rise, smooth lines, modern design, and a blend of both technological and contemporary flair.

Even Bai Xiaosheng couldn’t help but sincerely exclaim when he stood in the plaza outside Shenhe Building.

This landmark is truly worthy of its name!

Even the promotional materials for Nanyu City from the municipal government feature it as a city landmark.

Below the Shenhe Building is a plaza, divided into an inner and outer sections.

By the time Bai Xiaosheng and his group arrived, the outer plaza was already crowded with tourists and sightseers, with security guards and police maintaining order.

The inner plaza, it is said, can only be entered with an access pass, but there was already a long line of several dozen people at the entrance.

Lin Weiwei asked around and learned that they were all there to interview for the position of Mr. Han Hefei’s assistant.

”It seems we really do have quite a number of ’competitors’!” Bai Xiaosheng couldn’t help but laugh.

”With so many people going in for an interview, can Mr. Han Hefei really meet them all if he does nothing else all day?!” Lin Weiwei couldn’t help but wonder.

Lei Ying thought the same.

”It’s not that simple. I’m afraid getting inside will require passing a preliminary selection!” As Bai Xiaosheng observed inside the entrance, he saw a row of five large barricades, vaguely noticing the presence of tables and chairs behind them. Probably, those who entered were starting their first round of interviews right there!

”They talk about not going through HR pre-screening and interviewing in person, but isn’t it still the first round of filtering by the staff?” Bai Xiaosheng chuckled lightly and then said to Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying, ”In a while, this line will inevitably turn into five lines. We should spread out, otherwise being together will be too conspicuous.”

Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying nodded at the same time.

The three walked over and casually joined the end of the line, knowing they would have to change queues soon anyway.

As expected, with fifteen minutes to go before the official interview time announced by Shenhe Group, a group of people emerged from the inner plaza. They were a team of security guards in uniform, with the leader holding a megaphone and loudly instructing those in the long line, ”This interview is different from previous ones. Please form five lines and queue up in an orderly manner. Shortly, you will move in turn behind the barricades to undergo identity verification.”

They didn’t say preliminary selection but ”identity verification.”

However, in Bai Xiaosheng’s view, the meaning was more or less the same.

Security came out to maintain order, and under their direction, the long line was split into five columns.

The number of people in each small team was about the same, with seven or eight people.

Bai Xiaosheng’s line was next to Lin Weiwei’s, and the two also happened to stand side by side.

However, to ”avoid suspicion,” Bai Xiaosheng and Lin Weiwei did not communicate or even make eye contact, treating each other like strangers.

Bai Xiaosheng looked ahead into the distance. The people in the front row had already entered the inner plaza and went behind the five barricades.

About every one or two minutes, someone was escorted back out by the security.

Bai Xiaosheng quietly observed a couple of groups and estimated that only about one-third of the people could get through, with others leaving dejected and some quite unwilling, persistently arguing with the security.

Of course, no matter how much they complained, it was useless.

After all, the security guards were not concerned with how much talent they had yet to show or why they were eliminated.

”I wonder what trick they’re using for this first round of mass selection. Identity verification? Interesting, I really want to see how they conduct it,” Bai Xiaosheng thought to himself, genuinely intrigued.

Just then, Bai Xiaosheng suddenly heard someone striking up a conversation behind him.

”Miss, you look very familiar. Let’s get acquainted. I’m Chu Wei, also here to apply. May I know how to address you?”

Since he was nearby, Bai Xiaosheng turned his head to look, but he was taken aback.

Someone was hitting on Lin Weiwei.

The key point is that person, he still ”recognizes” him, and moreover, the other party had been helpful toward them—

It was that man who was noisily making phone calls in the breakfast shop!

That man named Chu Wei, well-dressed and smiling like a gentleman, looked at Lin Weiwei with bright eyes.

Familiar?

Of course, he’s familiar; they had just met that morning.

However, the fact that Chu Wei didn’t recognize Lin Weiwei also proves that Bai Xiaosheng’s makeup was quite effective.

Lin Weiwei simply nodded faintly out of courtesy, as a way of greeting.

Chu Wei, close to middle age, was even more energized seeing Lin Weiwei respond.

Seeing Lin Weiwei’s beautiful face and elegant demeanor, his eyes shone with admiration.

”Are you also here for the interview, miss?”

”Uh huh.”

”Mr. Han’s Shenhe Group is renowned across several provinces. Being his assistant is indeed our fortune, isn’t it?”

”Mm-hmm.”

”Moreover, Shenhe Group is affiliated with Zhenbei Group. Have you heard of Zhenbei Group? I’m very familiar with it! It’s an international financial conglomerate with endless prospects. For industry elites like us, we should aim for such big enterprises!”

”Oh.”

”This time Shenhe Group, with the salary Mr. Han is offering, has very high requirements. Let’s talk about educational background... Where did you graduate from? You look very young. I have dual degrees in business administration and finance from the American Sagemonte University. Although Sagemonte may not be well known, it is a historical institution located in the beautiful...”

Chu Wei really can talk nonstop.

Lin Weiwei has gone from being nonchalant to completely ignoring him.

He kept on talking about that unknown third-rate university.

Even Bai Xiaosheng couldn’t help but feel sympathy for Lin Weiwei, who couldn’t resist glancing at him.

Up ahead, someone being escorted out by security was shouting, ”Why am I eliminated? This isn’t fair! I want to see Mr. Han; this is unfair!”

That shouting attracted attention from all around.

Finally, Chu Wei stopped showing off to Lin Weiwei and looked forward, shaking his head and sighing, ”Look at that, we’re all civilized people, this is a public place. Making such a ruckus, don’t they have any decency! How are such people fit to join Shenhe Group!”

Chu Wei had a look of ’morals going down the drain’ as he kept criticizing.

Lin Weiwei couldn’t help but look back at him seriously, ”Right, those who are loud in public, regardless of others’ feelings, such people don’t deserve to be here. Don’t you think, do such people lack a sense of self-awareness!”

Seeing Lin Weiwei as if ”agreeing” with his perspective, Chu Wei was overjoyed and quickly agreed, ”Absolutely! Such people will never change their bad habits, stepping into this plaza they just dirty the ground of Shenhe Group!”

”...” Lin Weiwei, ”Haha.”

Chu Wei truly does not remember who was being noisy in the breakfast shop that morning.

Indeed, how could such a person have any self-awareness.

The commotion up front had just affected Lin Weiwei’s line, naturally delaying their progress a bit.

Bai Xiaosheng glanced at Lin Weiwei, and she looked back at him. They both pretended to be meeting for the first time and nodded to each other.

Then, Bai Xiaosheng took a step forward.

Seeing this, Chu Wei got jealous and drew close to Lin Weiwei, ”Beauty, I see you’re looking at that pretty boy. Be careful, I can tell at first glance he’s no good. Look at his pretentious walking style. So young, what depth, experiences, or abilities can he have? Probably just scraped by in some third-rate university and came here to try his luck, probably superficial and has never been in a company as big as Shenhe in his life!”

Had it been any other time, Lin Weiwei would have gotten angry at someone mocking Bai Xiaosheng, but at that moment, she didn’t even feel like getting angry with Chu Wei.

Lin Weiwei remained silent and walked forward; their group was advancing, too.

”Beauty, don’t rush off, we’re destined to talk a bit more!”

The middle-aged, lascivious uncle ogled Lin Weiwei’s departing figure and followed her step by step.