Chapter 20: Joining the Conglomerate

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A University is located in the heart of the provincial capital. Nestled within the university town, the area is bustling with activity. Some freshmen had already moved into the campus early. After a moment of hesitation, Lin Mo decided to rent a place outside the school. In her previous life, after losing her spot, she had prepared to retake the year but was met with ridicule and bullying, which soon left her disheartened enough to leave home. She had struggled and persevered for over two years in the film industry before finally seizing an opportunity—and she did not let it slip away. Yet, she had never attended university, which was a deep regret in her heart.

Lin Mo looked out the window at the nearby campus, her eyes tinged with a bittersweet emotion. She clenched her fist and whispered, “I can go to university now.” With a few days left before school started, she adjusted her mood, went shopping for daily necessities, and after renting and arranging her new home, it was already past 3 p.m.—a remarkably efficient day.

During a break, she made a quick call to Chuan Guang Group. The call was answered promptly by a woman. “Hello, this is the President’s Secretary Office. May I ask who’s calling?”

“My name is Lin Mo. I’m inquiring about how to submit a resume for a part-time job.”

There was a brief rustling sound before the voice changed to that of a more mature woman. “Are you Miss Lin Mo? Mr. Zheng has already mentioned you. You can just come directly to start working. You’ll mainly handle logistical tasks, nothing too specialized. Plus, you can sign a formal labor contract and enjoy the same benefits as regular employees…”

Lin Mo frowned, glancing at the phone number on her screen. Chuan Guang Group was such a prestigious company. How could it be so easy to get hired? A high school graduate like herself becoming a formal employee? It was obvious no free lunch existed. This had to be a scam! She shook her head and hung up. “Where did the internet café owner get this little card? Too unreliable.” She tossed the business card straight into the trash.

She currently had over 30,000 yuan, with 25,000 remaining, so there was no rush to earn money. Not long after, her phone rang again. The caller ID showed Chuan Guang Group.

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Startled, she answered, “Hello?”

“Hello, Miss Lin. I’m the Human Resources Manager at Chuan Guang Group. Are you considering joining our company? If you’re available, you can come now with your ID to complete the onboarding process. You should know our company’s address, right?”

Lin Mo looked closely; the number displayed was indeed from Chuan Guang Group, confirming it was an official call.

“But I didn’t have any interview.”

“Oh, this is part of our university student training program. Mr. Zheng has already mentioned you. Since you’re enrolled at A University, you’re naturally a rare talent for us.”

After hanging up, Lin Mo was puzzled. “I remember… getting into Chuan Guang is as difficult as passing the civil service exam. In my last life, Lin Wan joined Chuan Guang right after graduation, and her parents celebrated for quite a while.”

Chuan Guang Group. Human Resources Department.

Liu Shan ended the call and looked at Lu Mingzhu beside him. “Sister Lu, the appointment with her is set. She’ll be here shortly.”

Lu Mingzhu sighed with relief. “That’s good.”

“Uh, but our group doesn’t have such a program, and… this young lady hasn’t even started university yet,” Liu Shan said doubtfully. “Could she be connected to Mr. Zheng?”

Given that their big boss had a close relationship with Mr. Zheng, it would be nothing for him to slip someone in on his behalf. Still, Liu Shan was curious about what kind of connection she had.

Lu Mingzhu snorted. “Don’t ask too much. Just treat her normally. And don’t go around calling her a ‘connection’—be careful.”

Liu Shan understood immediately that this new hire had powerful backing.

For Lin Mo, it felt like a dream, inexplicably landing a job at Chuan Guang. When Lu Mingzhu brought her to an office, she was still confused.

“This is the president’s office,” Lu Mingzhu explained with a smile. “Your desk is here. You’ll handle the president’s daily affairs. Other matters are managed by our secretary department. Our president is usually not in A City, so you can spend your time here observing and learning—it will definitely help with your studies.”

Lin Mo glanced around the spacious but empty office. Not a soul was inside. Beyond a glass partition, more than twenty secretaries were busy at work, as if from a different world.

She was puzzled. Could this truly be… a windfall? Her monthly salary was 8,000 yuan. She only needed to tidy the environment daily and be ready whenever the president called.

“If you’re uncomfortable with anything, come find me directly. I’m the chief secretary; you can just call me Sister Lu.”

“Thank you, Sister Lu.”

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Lu Mingzhu smiled and had someone escort Lin Mo out. Watching her leave, a curious frown creased her brow. “Why would the president want such a young girl as his assistant? Could she be a relative?”

“Judging by her clothes, doesn’t seem like it.”

She dared not speculate further. Chuan Guang was just one of the Microborn family’s enterprises. He was very busy, and the only task he’d assigned this month was to get Lin Mo placed here.

“Sister Lu, could she be the president’s secret lover?” Liu Qi, who had answered the first call, was also curious.

Everyone in the secretary department was highly educated and capable. Lin Mo seemed just an inexperienced young girl.

“No way,” Lu Mingzhu frowned. “When has the president ever had a secret lover? He hardly ever keeps any women around. Besides, the Microborn family is a venerable aristocratic household. A man like the president must have extraordinarily high standards.”

Lu Mingzhu warned, “Don’t gossip about her behind her back. You all know the president’s temper.”

That thought sent a chill down Liu Qi’s spine, and she complained, “But the president is coming for a meeting tomorrow—I’m scared!”

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Lin Mo took the bus home. She had planned to buy some fruit at the store downstairs but found her card payment failed at checkout. Surprised, she realized her bank card was unusable. Under the cashier’s watchful eyes, she had to pay with a small balance from her WeChat wallet. Luckily, she had a few hundred yuan there, or it would have been embarrassing.

“How could my card stop working?”

After putting the fruit in the fridge, Lin Mo sat on the freshly made bed, turned on the air conditioner, and called the bank. Soon, they informed her, “Sorry, ma’am, your card has been frozen.”

“Was there a mistake?”

“No, it was frozen manually, no error.”

Lin Mo immediately understood, frowning deeply with displeasure. This card had been opened with her family’s help. The freeze had to be the work of Qin Lian! Only a Lin family member could lift the freeze.

She fretted for a moment, then sighed, “Tuition is due soon… what am I going to do?”

She knew her family was forcing her to submit.