Chapter 241 - Interview

“Here we go,” Shi Sheng’s rough, slightly hoarse voice came from inside, followed by the door opening from within.

“Hehe, Brother Ye.” Shi Sheng, dressed in a shoulder-patch-free camouflage uniform, immediately called out to Ye Fan.

Ye Fan smiled and nodded, “Mm, Stone.

Come, let me introduce you, this is my good friend Lu Xiaoman.”

“Sister Xiaoman, this is my friend, the owner of a martial arts studio, Shi Sheng.”

“Sister-in-law, hello,” Shi Sheng immediately exclaimed.

Lu Xiaoman’s pretty face blushed slightly, but she didn’t immediately object, respectfully saying to Shi Sheng, “Mr.

Shi, hello.”

She then extended her hand for a handshake.

However, Shi Sheng didn’t dare to shake hands with Lu Xiaoman and just grinned, saying, “Haha, I’m a blunt man, not so big on formalities, let’s just keep it casual.

Brother Ye, sister-in-law, please come inside to talk.”

Once inside the private room, Shi Sheng immediately called for the waiter to serve coffee.

After the waiter left, Shi Sheng said to Lu Xiaoman, “Sister-in-law…”

“I’m sorry, Mr.

Shi, I think it would be better if you just called me by my name,” Lu Xiaoman couldn’t help but interject.

Shi Sheng glanced at Ye Fan, who nodded slightly with a smile.

Shi Sheng immediately said with a laugh, “Hehe, my apologies, I misunderstood.

Then I’ll call you Miss Lu.”

After the three of them sat down, Shi Sheng said, “Miss Lu, before we start the interview, I just want to make it clear: even though you come recommended by Brother Ye, and we’re acquainted, I can’t be overly biased.”

Listening to this, Ye Fan nodded inwardly, appreciating the remark.

But why did it sound like it was rehearsed?

“I understand.

Please assess me according to your selection criteria.

If I’m not up to par, I will accept it wholeheartedly,” Lu Xiaoman said with a nod.

“Thank you for your understanding.

After all, I’ve invested tens of millions into this martial arts studio, and my money didn’t just come with the wind,” Shi Sheng continued.

Lu Xiaoman’s beautiful eyes widened in shock.

A martial arts studio that’s invested tens of millions, how could I possibly be qualified to be its general manager?

Alas, it seems I’ve been daydreaming.

A wave of pessimism welled up inside her.

Sensing the change in Lu Xiaoman’s mood, Ye Fan quietly reached from behind to pat her back, reassuring her.

At the same time, he laughed and said, “Stone, you’re really good at blowing your own trumpet.

When did it go from a few million to tens of millions?

Who are you trying to fool here amongst us?”

He thought to himself: This is definitely Qiangzi’s doing, teaching Stone all this.

With Stone’s honest nature, he’s not the type to shoot his mouth off.

No wonder it felt so rehearsed.

I should give Qiangzi an earful later; not only is he corrupting Stone, but he’s also scared Xiaoman.

Shi Sheng, who wasn’t accustomed to boasting and didn’t expect Ye Fan to bluntly expose him on the spot, turned bright red with embarrassment, “Th-this…”

He was at a loss for words.

Seeing Shi Sheng’s expression, Lu Xiaoman guessed that Ye Fan’s words were true.

Managing a martial arts studio worth only a few million, she regained some confidence.

As Shi Sheng stood there red-faced and unsure of what to say, a knock on the door conveniently gave him an out, “I’ll go get the door.” He quickly excused himself from Ye Fan and Lu Xiaoman to answer it.

Taking advantage of Shi Sheng’s absence, Ye Fan leaned closer to Lu Xiaoman, breathing in her light fragrance, and said, “Sister Xiaoman, don’t be afraid of him.

With your talent, taking the position of general manager at his martial arts studio is already a favor to me.”

“Mm,” Lu Xiaoman responded.

She suddenly thought of how Ye Fan had just exposed Shi Sheng’s bluster on the spot, and Shi Sheng was so embarrassed that his face turned beet red.

She couldn’t help but want to laugh.

She turned her head and gave Ye Fan a look, then said in a hushed, coquettish tone, “Who does that?

Exposing someone on the spot like that?

Be careful or your friend won’t be able to save face.”

“Hehe,” Ye Fan chuckled.

At that moment, Shi Sheng came back.

Ye Fan turned his head to look, and it turned out that the coffee they had ordered earlier had arrived.

After the coffee was brought over, Shi Sheng also took his seat again.

Looking at Ye Fan and Lu Xiaoman, Shi Sheng thought to himself, “Brother Ye obviously doesn’t like Brother Qiang’s boasting.

So I should just interview ‘sister-in-law’ in my own way.”

So, he asked Lu Xiaoman, “Miss Lu, did you bring your resume?”

“Yes,” Lu Xiaoman replied, and immediately took out her resume, handing it over to Shi Sheng with both hands.

Next, Shi Sheng conducted an honest interview according to the process he knew, and then he started to introduce the current situation of the martial arts gym.

Finally, Shi Sheng said, “The gym needs you to take over as soon as possible.

Although I am the owner, I am not good at management and I don’t like meticulous tasks.

The key is to have someone trustworthy.

You were recommended by Brother Ye, have knowledge and education, and are very careful and conscientious.

I believe you can definitely handle it.

So, I have decided to ask you to be my gym’s general manager.”

“Thank you, Mr.

Shi,” Lu Xiaoman couldn’t help but say excitedly.

Shi Sheng laughed, “As for the salary, let’s start with a base salary of 150,000, plus year-end bonuses.

Of course, if you manage the gym well, the base salary will be further increased.

What do you think?”

“I’m willing,” Lu Xiaoman said.

“Well then…” Shi Sheng was about to say something when Ye Fan interceded, “Shi Tie, now that Sister Xiaoman is your general manager, shouldn’t she have some perks?

Like a car, for instance?

Otherwise, your general manager commuting to work by subway every day would look rather low-status.”

As it turned out, Ye Fan had seen that Lu Xiaoman’s home was quite far from the gym and felt sorry that she would have to squeeze into the subway every day to get to work.

So he decided on the spot to arrange a car for Lu Xiaoman.

“Hehe, Brother Ye is right,” Shi Sheng laughed, “providing a car was one of the benefits I had in mind from the start.”

Then, he said to Lu Xiaoman, “How about I get you a car around 200,000 yuan?”

“Thank you, Mr.

Shi,” Lu Xiaoman exclaimed excitedly, and couldn’t help but glance at Ye Fan, who nodded back at her with a smile.

Shi Sheng said, “Then, Miss Lu, please resign from your current job as soon as possible and take over the work of the gym.”

“Alright, I’ll resign immediately when I get back,” Lu Xiaoman said excitedly, then paused and asked, “But, Mr.

Shi, about signing the contract…”

“Oh, I’m sorry, I haven’t prepared the contract yet.

When you come over, I will definitely sign a contract with you.

Don’t worry,” Shi Sheng said.

“Then thank you, Mr.

Shi,” Lu Xiaoman replied.

“Miss Lu, there’s no need to be polite.

It’s me who should be thankful to you,” Shi Sheng said with a smile.

Having settled everything, Ye Fan and Lu Xiaoman left in the car.

In the car, Ye Fan said with a smile, “Congratulations, Sister Xiaoman.”

“Thank you,” Lu Xiaoman replied with a smile on her face, and then turned to Ye Fan, “Ye Fan, thank you.

If it weren’t for you, I would never have gotten this job.”

“Don’t mention it.

It’s mainly because you are capable,” Ye Fan said with a smile.

“But, the work ahead will definitely be tough and complicated, so be mentally prepared.”

“Mhm!” Lu Xiaoman nodded vigorously, “I will.

I’ll definitely seize this rare opportunity, work hard, and run the gym well!”

Seeing Lu Xiaoman regaining her former optimism and confidence, Ye Fan smiled happily.