Chapter 216: Chapter 216: Gu Yan and President Tang...
When Gu Yan plays the piano, she is the most beautiful.
Tang Yuxiu realized this from the very beginning.
She is a rare genius, very talented on the piano. The moment she touches the keys, it’s as if she’s been endowed with divine spiritual power, becoming incredibly captivating, making it impossible for others to look away or to interrupt her with words.
Only in the world of piano can she freely shine.
Tang Yuxiu thought, he would keep the Gu Yan like this for a lifetime.
After finishing a piece, Gu Yan felt pretty good and, for a moment, ignored the people beside her, proceeding to play the next piece.
Chopin’s nocturne, influenced by her mood, was played with a joyful tune by her, but no one thought it was bad. Instead, they found it pleasant.
The number of people standing outside the Music Group office increased, seemingly all attracted by the sound of the piano.
As the piece ended, there was a moment of silence in the office, followed by crisp applause, and soon more applause followed into Gu Yan’s ears.
Gu Yan was stunned and suddenly realized she was undergoing an assessment. She had forgotten everyone!
She hurriedly turned her head towards the others, only to find the office packed with people, and to her surprise, they were all applauding.
Gu Yan was dumbfounded when Wang Qi approached her, "Gu Yan, your playing is really good! Now, no one will say you got in through the back door. The company truly recognized your talent when bringing you in."
Wang Qi exaggerated somewhat, but she did play exceptionally well. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have attracted so many people and earned their approval.
Gu Yan came to her senses, hardly daring to believe her assessment would yield such results.
Yang Min stood up and smiled at her, "Assessment over, well played, keep up the good work."
After speaking, she returned to her office.
Gu Yan blinked and asked Wang Qi, "Does this mean I passed the assessment?"
"That’s right, you can now comfortably stay here without being troubled by other things."
After this display of strength, anyone still insisting she came in through the back door would just look foolish.
Whether through connections or not, having strength is the basic survival skill in the Tang Family, and she could always use her strength to shut them up.
"What a surprise."
"Alright, don’t get too carried away with excitement."
Gu Yan smiled, very happy but unsure how to express it.
At this moment, she suddenly wanted to rush to the President’s office to find Tang Yuxiu and share this great news with him.
She had done it and hadn’t embarrassed him!
In the President’s office, Tang Yuxiu looked at the happy Gu Yan and those who recognized her talent, his lips curling into a faint smile.
He knew she wouldn’t let him down.
Turning off the video, he could finally work in peace.
Gu Yan was in a good mood all day, and Xue Xianglan also called, using their office’s dedicated landline, saying there’d be a celebration for her passing the assessment.
Gu Yan was quite surprised, "How did you know about my assessment today and that I passed?"
"Xue Jiarui’s group has a private chat, and You Shuyang shouted it in there, so everyone knew and started egging Young Master Tang to treat us to a celebration for you passing the assessment. I’m here to notify you, tonight at seven, at Shengshi, you can’t refuse, and you can’t not show up."
Xue Xianglan always spoke so straightforwardly, hanging up immediately without giving Gu Yan a chance to say a word.
Gu Yan was speechless.
Does Assistant You really seem like such a big mouth?
And those buddies of Tang Yuxiu, how do they have the nerve to make such a commotion? She wasn’t really familiar with them.
Why did Tang Yuxiu agree to this?
So helpless.
Gu Yan put down the phone, thinking it would be inconvenient to not have a mobile phone; she should get one.
Before the end of the workday, Tang Yuxiu’s call came in too, naturally dialed by You Shuyang, and only after she answered did it switch to Tang Yuxiu speaking.
"We need to go to Shengshi tonight. I’ll leave work early today."
"Oh, do we really have to go?"
"It’s about time you met them. It would prevent them from gossiping about me in the group every day, with their strong curiosity, clamoring to meet you and all. This is a good opportunity to satisfy them and to let them know that Gu Yan really is my woman, Tang Yuxiu’s."
Upon hearing this, Gu Yan felt a warm sensation in her heart.
"Alright then, we’ll go together."
"Yeah, if you have friends, you can invite them to come along. In this circle, I trust the people you trust won’t say anything unwarranted."
Gu Yan smiled, "Okay, I got it."
This kind of Tang Yuxiu really is considerate.
"Wait in the parking lot for me after work."
"Okay."
After hanging up, Gu Yan smiled at the landline for a while.
Returning to her seat, Wang Qi leaned over and patted her shoulder, "Who were you talking to on the phone that made you smile like that?"
Gu Yan cleared her throat, shaking her head, "No one."
She looked up at Wang Qi, recalling Tang Yuxiu’s words earlier, thought for a moment, and asked, "I’m having dinner with friends tonight to celebrate passing the assessment, would you like to come?"
"For your friends’ celebration, you thought to invite me. I feel very happy, sure, what time?"
"Seven, at Shengshi."
"Alright, I’m not going home after work, I’ll go with you directly."
The two agreed. After work, Wang Qi originally wanted to take Gu Yan to her car, but Gu Yan told her there was someone waiting in the parking lot.
She wondered who it could be. Only company personnel could enter the parking lot. It wouldn’t be Qin Junnan.
However, when she followed Gu Yan to this VIP parking spot, she was a bit dumbfounded.
"Where’s the person?" she asked quietly. It couldn’t be that person she was thinking, could it?
Gu Yan stared at the VIP elevator channel for executives and said, "Here he comes."
Tang Yuxiu was always punctual and wouldn’t let Gu Yan wait an extra second. As soon as they arrived, Tang Yuxiu appeared.
Wang Qi looked in the direction Gu Yan was looking, and there was only one man coming over.
The number one person in Tang Group, her direct boss!
Gu Yan and President Tang...
This world is full of surprises.
No wonder Gu Yan was brought in by You Shuyang personally. It turns out she had nothing to do with You Shuyang; she was connected to the President!
No wonder her backdoor entry was so impressive. If President Tang chose her, she must have real talent.
Wang Qi thoroughly understood now.
Tang Yuxiu walked over and stopped three steps away from them. Out of respect for her superior, Wang Qi greeted, "President Tang."
President Tang glanced at Wang Qi and nodded slightly as a response, then asked Gu Yan, "Just one friend?"
Gu Yan nodded, "Besides Xiang Lan, I really have only this one."
"Alright." Tang Yuxiu didn’t ask more, "Let’s go."
Gu Yan turned her head and asked Wang Qi, "Are you riding with us or driving yourself?"
"I’ll drive myself." Wang Qi replied decisively.
Just kidding, rumor has it that President Tang has a severe cleanliness obsession, and she wouldn’t be foolish enough to interrupt the boss’s private time.
Wang Qi turned to her car, while Gu Yan got into Tang Yuxiu’s car.
All the way, Wang Qi followed behind the flashy Bugatti of Tang Yuxiu, still a bit stunned.
How did she inexplicably become friends with the President’s woman?
It made her a bit jittery.
She even guessed that Gu Yan had something to do with Qin Junnan. This was a real self face-slap.
She better not let the President know she ever thought that, or else her job would be at risk.
She also admired Gu Yan. Most people would boast to the world if they were with someone like Young Master Tang, but Gu Yan endured so much at the company without flaunting her connections.
Clearly, Gu Yan isn’t someone who chases vanity.
So low-key, she liked it!
In the car in front, Gu Yan felt a bit nervous. She didn’t inform Wang Qi about her relationship with Tang Yuxiu in advance. She feared Wang Qi might overthink.
She also worried that, like others, after knowing she was with Tang Yuxiu, Wang Qi might see her differently.
But she wanted to believe in Wang Qi’s character, trust that they could genuinely continue being friends.
However, Wang Qi didn’t disappoint her.
After getting out of the car, Young Master Tang walked alone ahead, commanding the scene, with a waiter leading the way. Behind, Wang Qi and Gu Yan whispered a few steps away.
"You naughty girl, you should’ve told me earlier that President Tang was picking you up. I wasn’t prepared at all."
Gu Yan, knowing it was her fault, apologized, "Sorry, I didn’t mean to."
"Oh well, at least I didn’t embarrass myself too much earlier."
Gu Yan was speechless, "Is that all you care about?"
"Maintaining a good image in front of the boss is a must. What if he fires me over a bad vibe?"
Seeing her saying so earnestly, Gu Yan was left speechless.
"Who knew you had such strong backing. Good thing I never offended you."
Gu Yan could tell she was joking and smiled wryly, "What backing? In front of him, if you have no skills, you’re out."
"True, but you’re indirectly boasting that you’re highly skilled."
Gu Yan, "..." Could you not be so blunt? Seriously, she did have some skills. She just played the piano and passed an assessment today, and now people were celebrating her.
One couldn’t deny Gu Yan felt a bit proud.
Perhaps because of being around Tang Yuxiu for so long, some of that pride rubbed off on her.
"As the President’s woman, you have to look after me. I’m just a commoner and really need this job."
Wang Qi playfully winked at her, leaving Gu Yan amused and exasperated.
Although Wang Qi’s family might not be super wealthy, they’re well-off, owning cars and houses. She grew up like a princess. Hearing her say that, Gu Yan could only give her a playful punch.
The two chatted and laughed as they followed Tang Yuxiu into the elevator. Knowing his cleanliness obsession, Wang Qi automatically moved to the other side, followed by Gu Yan.
Tang Yuxiu glanced over lightly, saying nothing.
But Wang Qi thought, Gu Yan, why are you sticking by me? What if the President resents me for taking you away?
Gu Yan remained innocent, seemingly unaware of anything.
Wang Qi sighed twice to herself silently.