"Class monitor: [Li Jia, I remember you prepared a tie, right?]"
"Mm."
"Class monitor: [That, I don't think giving a tie is very appropriate.]"
"Class monitor: [I know you've always had a good impression of classmate Ran, but classmate Ran seems to be already engaged. His fiancée will be meeting us soon. If you give him a tie then, the implication won't be very suitable.]"
"Class monitor: [I bought a basketball. If you don't mind, we can give it in both our names, or I can just give it to you. I'll give him a book, though it feels a bit unethical.]"
"[No need, thank you Class Monitor. I didn't plan to give it anyway. I have prepared other gifts. Thank you!]"
Class monitor Shi Cai breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Chong Yan sitting beside her. Two people occupied the three seats in the back row, with a considerable distance between them. Chong Yan did not have the habit of looking at other people's phones, so he naturally did not know what they were chatting about.
As a qualified class monitor, she was familiar with everyone in the class. They had discussed gifts earlier, and she remembered the gifts for a few particularly special individuals very clearly.
The meaning of a woman giving a man a tie is very obvious: wanting to put it on and take it off herself, similar to a belt.
If this Miss Zhou, mentioned by the butler, had not appeared, Li Jia would have confessed tonight 100%. Without knowing about Miss Zhou, she was quite supportive.
But now that she knew, she had an obligation to remind them. As for whether the other party would agree, she was not sure.
Fortunately, Li Jia was a rather intelligent person and would not make a fool of herself in such a situation.
As she thought about it, she unknowingly finished a box of pastries. Noticing her slight lack of decorum, she was about to say something with a blush when the car stopped.
She looked outside; it didn't seem to be the airport.
"Sir, Madam, we have arrived. Please alight."
The butler opened the car doors for them, taking special care of Shi Cai. It was her first time being helped so that her head wouldn't hit anything when she got out of the car, which was quite novel.
They took a shuttle bus to the boarding area and then discovered that this was not a regular commercial flight. This small plane had the standard of a business class cabin on a regular flight.
As the butler led everyone onto the plane, he explained, "This is an airline under YL Group, primarily serving YL Group employees. Our company has over 500,000 employees nationwide, and with their family members, it exceeds two million people. Full-time employees can enjoy most of the group's services for free, while family members receive preferential treatment."
Everyone was speechless with surprise.
The words "our company" carried significant meaning. They had always thought Chong Yan, whose family background seemed ordinary, was actually a hidden wealthy magnate?
With over 500,000 employees, how large was this group?
"So awesome!"
The exclamation drew glances from others, but they were thinking the same thing.
A young man boldly asked, "Then how does one become an employee of your company? If I apply, how long is the internship before I become a regular employee?"
The butler was clearly very familiar with the company's operations and immediately replied, "Our company's recruitment rules are different from other companies. Anyone can apply for jobs without technical requirements. Those with requirements need to be talented individuals. Our company has a talent assessment system. After submitting your resume, it will automatically assess what kind of job you are suitable for, and then assign you based on your qualifications."
"Then which majors can apply?"
The butler smiled, "Our company's business scope is extremely broad, from cleaning staff to senior management, various technical personnel, medical, financial, chefs, researchers, retired soldiers, as long as you have a skill, you can submit your resume."
Shi Cai also asked with great interest, "Then how can one be hired?"
"Anyone who passes the talent assessment system can be hired. The internship period is three months. Those whose assessment scores drop below the passing line during the internship will be automatically dismissed. All employees are within the assessment system. Departments and positions are adjusted based on scores. Even full-time employees will be dismissed if their scores drop below the passing line. YL welcomes all talented individuals to join."
"Then how is this assessment system formed?"
The butler gently shook his head. "The assessment system was created by Miss Zhou. Apart from Miss Zhou and Mr. Ran, currently, only one CEO and one biological laboratory researcher with assessment scores above 90% have permission to view it. This is beyond my authority, so I cannot answer. I apologize."
Everyone else looked at Chong Yan again.
He was only 18 years old. YL Company, with over 500,000 employees, must have been developing for many years. Chong Yan had been studying with them at school for the past two years. If he were the hidden boss, he wouldn't have so much free time.
But he wasn't. Why did he also have access?
Was it because of that Miss Zhou?
"Please be seated, everyone. Staff will be serving meals shortly. After you finish, please rest. We will take off precisely at 11 o'clock."
After saying this, he went to the front. Shortly after, formally dressed flight attendants served them exquisite meals. The service standard for these individuals was the same as that for passengers on a large commercial flight, and their service level was for business class passengers.
As they were about to finish their meal, a woman in a professional suit walked in through the cabin door. She extended her hand outside to welcome someone, and everyone looked over. A very young and beautiful woman walked in.
She wore a simple black and white suit, with her black hair down, light makeup, and a powerful aura. Yet, she exuded an air of indifference.
Her gaze swept over everyone and paused for a moment on Li Jia's face before moving away.
"Miss Zhou!"
The butler stepped forward, bowed politely and respectfully to her, "You are here."
"Where is Ah Yan?"
"Sir is currently dining."
As soon as he finished speaking, Chong Yan walked out from the front. "Ah Yan."
There was a clear smile on his face. Compared to his polite but somewhat distant demeanor when interacting with them before, Chong Yan clearly liked this woman very much.
"When did you get here?"
"Last night." She had rushed over, attended a meeting, and reviewed some reports. She had almost missed going back with him.
Chong Yan walked over, happily introducing her, "These are all my classmates. This is my class monitor, her name is Shi Cai. Class monitor, this is my... sister, her name is Zhou Yan."
Although it was obvious to anyone that Zhou Yan was older than Chong Yan, upon hearing him introduce her this way, everyone couldn't help but feel confused.
Her surname was Zhou, and Chong Yan reacted so strongly upon seeing her. She must be the Miss Zhou the butler mentioned.
If the two were truly engaged, shouldn't he have introduced her as his fiancée or girlfriend?
Shi Cai suppressed her confusion and put on a pleasing smile. "Hello, Sister."
Zhou Yan's expression seemed a little off. She nodded coldly, "Hello."