Transmigrated & Triumphant: Defying Destiny's Chosen One-Chapter 668 - 7: Career Planning

Zhu Xuan: ...???

Is this really not a job interview?

First asking about education, then about resume... Zhu Xuan suddenly felt a bit of self-doubt and touched her hair—wasn’t she supposed to be on the glamorous actress path?

But when she looked at Secretary Xu across from her, with a sincere face looking at her, she couldn’t voice her doubts.

She hesitated for a moment, but managed to put on a smile—the forced nature of the smile was very similar to the one Secretary Xu had worn in front of Old Zhou.

"Uh... does Grade 10 Piano count?"

"I have participated in the Lotus Cup for dance... but my ranking was only in the top ten."

"In the college entrance exam, my culture score was 590."

Zhu Xuan’s answers were extremely detailed, even mentioning the advantage of her entrance exam score.

No matter how detailed, it only got to this point.

She hadn’t felt it before, but now after speaking, a huge sense of shame suddenly hit her—she’s already over twenty, not yet successfully debuted, how come she doesn’t have any skills to boast about?

Had she really been putting in effort these past few years?

But Secretary Xu wasn’t thinking about those things.

He was simply carefully assessing the conditions of this beauty in front of him, ultimately determining that she clearly met the requirements set by the boss.

As for when or if romance happens, those are matters for the future.

Anyway, a qualified candidate is secured!

At this point, he quickly handed out a business card seriously:

"Alright, ma’am, thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Here is my business card, and I will contact you if needed."

This sentence was a standard polite rejection, but the business card was handed over so solemnly that it seemed like she was really undergoing a serious interview.

Zhu Xuan felt a faint disappointment inside, yet overall, she was surprisingly quite cheerful.

Both parties were pleased, feeling that they had gained something.

Meanwhile, Chen Ningbai hadn’t had the chance to speak, having been seen through by the person she chose for a bold move. After a bit of embarrassment, she saw the conversation wasn’t progressing, and was relieved. 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

For someone who clashes with her, there’s no way she’ll watch them succeed.

She then showed a mocking look: So what if she didn’t seize the opportunity this time?

The other party was just asking, with no real channels to utilize.

Moreover, Secretary Xu is Mr. Zhou’s secretary; even if there were secret dealings, it would be with Mr. Zhou. Seeking an old man while still young—isn’t that self-degradation?

Unlike her, who had done her homework long ago, if there was any intention, it was aimed at the young and promising President Xiao Zhou.

...

The hallway quieted down.

Zhu Xuan looked coldly at Chen Ningbai, then said: "Looks like you don’t need me to accompany you to touch up your makeup."

Chen Ningbai had a good attitude, pressing a tissue on the tear marks on her face while calmly saying: "Sister Xuan, what are you talking about?"

"Tonight, someone just handed out a business card, do you really think this card can bring us any help?"

As she spoke, doubt rose in her eyes, her expression exceptionally innocent.

Yet, to someone like Zhu Xuan, her composure was exceptionally annoying.

Therefore, the girl in the red dress turned her head in disdain and quickly walked away in high heels.

In the ballroom, people were coming and going; someone like her, a small star without anyone leading her, could only find some opportunities herself.

Unfortunately, this was a rather biased commercial gathering. There were plenty of business moguls, but hardly anyone connected to the entertainment industry. Even if she wanted to self-promote, she couldn’t find the right person, and was more likely viewed as having ulterior motives.

Better to forget it.

Zhu Xuan stood there and sighed slightly.

Behind her, Old Zhou was passing by with a drink in his hand. Hearing the light sigh and seeing those thick black eyebrows, red lips, and long curly hair...

Wow!

Isn’t this the style from Hong Kong Island decades ago?

Back when Old Zhou was still striving, he was absolutely fond of the big stars over there!

So he quickly walked a few steps and called Secretary Xu.

"Xiao Xu, how about I find Xiao Bai a stepmother like this?"

The same question President Zhou asks every time before he falls in love. But whether or not to marry, there’s a measure in his heart.

Secretary Xu remained impassive, offering an objective evaluation:

"First-class degree, Grade 10 Piano, although an art student, her culture score in the entrance exam was 590."

Old Zhou’s eyes brightened.

"Not bad, not bad."