Maximize Interest, My Money Grows Infinitely-Chapter 189 - 167 Chen Cheng, Be Serious

"Fancy some afternoon tea?" Shulin stood up. "I see you’ve been running around all morning."

Chen Cheng: "No kidding, I didn’t even have time for lunch."

Shulin smiled lightly, "Why not grab something to eat upstairs?"

As they walked, Chen Cheng replied: "I’m in for a treat today. Back when I was at Yintong, I heard about CGG’s afternoon tea—it’s the most lavish in all of Financial Street."

Shulin looked back with a smile, "Then why didn’t you come to work at CGG? Afternoon tea guarantees a full stomach."

"Wouldn’t I then have to start a scandalous office romance?"

"Hahaha, you’re something else!" Shulin reached for the doorknob, "So, you’re that confident in yourself?"

"You’ve put all your chips on me, I definitely can’t let you down."

The corners of Shulin’s mouth curled up, "I’ll be looking forward to it then."

The two entered the elevator, and Shulin swiped her card to go up.

CGG’s top-floor restaurant featured luxurious yet elegant decor—its large floor-to-ceiling windows offered a stunning view of the entire city.

The buffet area boasted exquisite pastries, aromatic coffee, and fresh fruit platters galore.

Shulin handed Chen Cheng a plate, "Take a look, what would you like to eat?"

"Well, I’ll be, the Black Swan cakes are self-serve?" Chen Cheng said deliberately.

"Of course, CGG really puts effort into this," Shulin said proudly. "Try a cup of hand-ground roses later, it’ll definitely refresh you."

After picking up some food, they found a seat by the window. freewebnoveℓ.com

Since this level was only accessible to CGG department managers and above, there weren’t many diners.

The few solitary figures eating there didn’t have the usual restraints of domestic companies; they simply smiled and greeted Shulin, then continued to enjoy their afternoon tea.

"These capitalists sure know how to live," Chen Cheng couldn’t resist teasing: "On a workday afternoon, munching on desserts, sipping coffee—it’s surreal to think about."

Shulin took a tiny forkful of Black Forest cake, smiling, "Then you’ve misunderstood us at CGG."

"How so?"

"All the departments have the same afternoon tea. If we eat Black Swan, the employees eat Black Swan too."

Chen Cheng waved his hand dismissively, "It’s not the same."

"What’s different about it?"

"You see, we’re overlooking Financial Street, they’re in cubicles, it’s a different feeling altogether."

Shulin covered her mouth, laughing softly, "From the sound of it, it seems you’ve had your fair share of grievances at Yintong?"

"Dear Chairman Wen, if life weren’t so pressing, who would willingly go work that unprofitable shift, huh?"

"You rascal!"

Watching Chen Cheng’s upturned mouth and listening to his teasing words, Shulin said, "So what you’re saying is, joining CGG allows one to turn over a new leaf and sing out loud?"

"Telling it like it is, CGG’s benefits are indeed the best on the street."

Chen Cheng continued: "Look, after the second year, you get 15 days of paid annual leave."

"After 8 PM, dinner expenses can be reimbursed, and after 10 PM, taxi fares too."

"Each week, there are two weekend days, plus a half-day of flexible rest."

"Most importantly, after 10 years of work, you can get housing subsidies, up to 200,000 at a time."

Listening to Chen Cheng’s detailed description, Shulin blinked in confusion, "How do you know all this so well?"

Chen Cheng leaned back in his chair, "Truth be told, after leaving Yintong, I sent a resume to your CGG."

"Ah?"

"But I didn’t even receive a notification for the first round of interviews."

"Really?"

Chen Cheng smiled, "Who can compete when you only hire those with connections or credentials, or those from prestigious schools like Qingbei?"

"Hahaha, now I get it! You’re not just dissatisfied with Yintong, you’ve got complaints about CGG!" Shulin giggled.

Chen Cheng shrugged helplessly, "I wouldn’t call them complaints, just feel it’s a bit of a pity, after all, I do admire CGG."

Shulin joked, "Maybe there was a mistake in HR screening back then, shall I go back and check for you?"

"Your credentials might not meet the threshold, but Mr. Chen, you’re a prime example of a high-value hire!"

"Eh, now I don’t want to join your CGG."

Shulin frowned slightly, "Why don’t you want to come now?"

Chen Cheng raised his eyebrows, "Why bother with the job when I’ve already landed the boss?"

Her usually cool face turned red in an instant, and she randomly stabbed the cake on her plate with the fork, "Your mouth really spares no one!"

Chen Cheng smiled, "I’m speaking the truth, being with you is more important than any job."

"Cut the sweet talk, so slick," Shulin cast a playful glare at Chen Cheng, joking: "Seems like you don’t want to take any detours at all!"

"Why would I? Walking is tiring; riding is much more comfortable."

Shulin couldn’t stop smiling; although there was no intimate contact between them, their eyes were full of tender affection.

To her, the day-to-day tedium of afternoon tea suddenly became amusing.

The gentle sunlight streamed through the glass, casting a soft glow on her face, exceptionally captivating.

"But then again," Chen Cheng spoke comfortably: "I do need to have a career of my own."

Shulin nodded joyfully, "A man should have his pursuits. And this time, it’s your stepping stone."

Chen Cheng also put aside his playful tone and said earnestly, "So, what do we do next?"

"We need to perform another duet," Shulin said in a serious tone.

She lowered her voice, "I’ll inform Mei Xiang that CGG, after evaluation, has concerns about Xingye Products’ operation, hence we cannot provide funding for this round."