I was exposed for adding my female boss to my group of female friends.

The woman who brought him here, Sister Wang, was very kind and explained everything to him in great detail.

Wei Mingzhe interrupted her and asked in a low voice the question that concerned him most: "Sister Wang, do you know how long you can stay in this kind of dormitory?"

Sister Wang looked at him with a surprised expression, as if she had never considered this question before.

"How long do you want to stay? Of course, you can stay as long as you can. As long as you don't quit your job and the company doesn't go bankrupt, you can stay for a lifetime."

Wei Mingzhe was a little surprised, but also a little excited: "Then, the company probably won't fire me in a year or two, right?"

Sister Wang laughed: "Don't worry, our company doesn't have a bottom-ranking elimination system. Unless you do something really reckless, you generally won't get fired. Besides, what else do you need to worry about?"

Her expression was cheerful, clearly indicating that she had heard some rumors and knew that Wei Mingzhe's relationship with her was not simple.

Wei Mingzhe himself was quite naive and didn't understand what she meant.

"Oh, by the way, Xiao Wei, where are you registered? Our company can help you get a Beijing residency permit," Sister Wang said with a smile.

"Really?" Wei Mingzhe was startled.

“Yes, but you have to work for a full year and can’t stop contributing to your housing provident fund,” Sister Wang said. “You’re not a local? It would be better to get a Beijing hukou (household registration). It will be more convenient for your child to go to school or for other things in the future.”

Wei Mingzhe wanted to say that it was more than just convenient.

He just wants to get home as soon as possible to share the good news with Chen Chi.

Their worries are nothing more than two things: housing and household registration.

Now that both major problems have been solved, it's like a bolt from the blue for him.

……

On his first day at work, Wei Mingzhe did almost nothing, just getting familiar with the job. When he got home, Chen Chi had already prepared noodles in their rented apartment.

Wei Mingzhe was still considering how to surprise Chen Chi and let her experience the same thrill as him. He hesitated and didn't tell Chen Chi about his joining Beichen. Chen Chi then reminded him:

"Remember, my brother is treating us to dinner tomorrow night."

Wei Mingzhe asked, "Is it about introducing me to a job?"

"No, it's just about making more connections." Chen Chi held his bowl of noodle soup, careful not to hurt Wei Mingzhe's feelings. "My brother, Chen Hai, and Chen Ya will all be there. Didn't you have a good chat with Chen Ya last time?"

"Oh? Chen Ya is going too?" Wei Mingzhe frowned, somewhat puzzled.

He had already realized that Chen Ya must hold a position in Beichen, and it must be a high one, otherwise he wouldn't have been able to get someone of Zhao Yuanhai's caliber to personally interview him with just one phone call.

However, even Chen Chi didn't know about this, which meant he definitely didn't want to talk about it, and he cooperated by not mentioning it in front of Chen Chi.

Moreover, since Chen Ya is going to the banquet, he has no choice but to go too, even if it's just to see Chen Ya and express his gratitude.

"Hey, do you know what Chen Ya likes? I'm thinking of what gift to give him."

Chen Chi looked at Wei Mingzhe in surprise, then chuckled.

"Seriously? You two had such a great chat last time that you were even thinking about giving each other gifts? Are you really that compatible?"

Wei Mingzhe scratched his head.

It's not easy to explain.

"...Never mind what I said."

Chapter 264 I told you I was going to the toilet

Although Wei Mingzhe liked Chen Chi very much, he kept his distance from Chen Chi's brother.

As someone who has drifted to Beijing, Chen Sheng should be considered his "senior," and one who landed smoothly and successfully. Not only did he obtain a Beijing hukou (household registration), but he also married a woman from a wealthy family.

However, this "senior" seemed to have never realized that he had also been a "Beijing drifter" before. His attitude towards Wei Mingzhe was not as caring as he would towards a junior, but rather he always looked down on him with a condescending air.

This made Wei Mingzhe very reluctant to go to their house.

But he had no choice but to go because of Lu Ruixiang.

Even with Wei Mingzhe's extensive experience, many things he witnessed about the Lu family still left him speechless. Such a wealthy family was simply beyond his reach, which also gave the exchanges between the two families an implicit sense of superior and subordinate.

This time, the other party was actively trying to find him a job. In the past, he would have been flattered. But this time was different; this time, he was particularly troubled.

Chen Ya has already helped him find his dream job, so if he refuses the job introduced to him here, it would seem like he's not giving his brother-in-law any face.

He felt a little relieved after learning from Chen Chi that Chen Ya had also gone.

It would be easier to explain in front of Chen Ya.

As he hung up the phone, on the other side of Beijing, Lu Qianzi also received a call from Chen Sheng, who immediately asked her to pass on a message to Chen Ya, inviting the two of them to a banquet together.

"Dad, you haven't even told Chen Ya, how can I bring it up..." Lu Qianzi said, both amused and exasperated.

Chen Sheng said on the other end of the phone, "What's there to be embarrassed about? Aren't you with him?"

Lu Qianzi turned her head and secretly glanced at Chen Ya beside her, then covered the phone and whispered, "He might not go, right?"

It was fine if she didn't know Chen Ya's identity, but after learning that he was Jiang Lizhi's boss, Lu Qianzi now has a sense of awe towards Chen Ya.

Chen Sheng said impatiently, "If he doesn't want to go, then force him to go. This is a big deal for your aunt, how can he not help?"

Her father was pressuring her too much, so Lu Qianzi had no choice but to tell Chen Ya. Upon hearing this, Chen Ya immediately frowned.

"Help Wei Mingzhe find a job? Isn't he going to Beichen?"

Lu Qianzi was completely confused: "What, go to Beichen?"

Just as Chen Ya was about to decline, Xia You received a phone call saying that there was a banquet at the Xia family's residence and she had to attend.

Originally planning to spend New Year's Day with Xia You, Chen Ya's plans fell through. With nothing much to do in the afternoon, he had no choice but to agree to Lu Qianzi's request to attend the banquet that evening.

Lu Qianzi didn't dare tell Chen Ya that Chen Sheng was planning to ask him to come over and keep him company while he drank.

Just kidding. Chen Ya is Jiang Lizhi's boss. Unless a leader from Beichen is present, who else would he need to drink with?

……

Evening, Room 8 on the third floor of Mingcui Restaurant.

"The leader of Beichen has really arrived."

However, it was the leader's son who came.

When Chen Ya and Lu Qianzi entered the private room, everyone was already there. Xu Haoyu sat at the head of the table directly opposite the door, with Chen Sheng and Chen Hai on either side. Wei Mingzhe and Chen Chi sat further down, separated by a row of seats.

"Uh……"

As soon as she entered, Lu Qianzi saw Young Master Xu and made a dry, white noise in her throat.

When Chen Hai described his new friend, she thought of Young Master Xu. Now that she had met him, it was indeed him.

Lu Qianzi covered her face. She should have known better than to bring Chen Ya along.

She was surprised, but Xu Shao was even more surprised. He spotted Chen Ya immediately, and his brows furrowed rapidly.

"why you?"

Chen Ya also saw Young Master Xu and narrowed his eyes.

"Chen Ya, you're here?" Upon seeing Chen Ya, Wei Mingzhe rubbed his hands together and stood up, his attitude exceptionally enthusiastic. He now had an extremely high level of goodwill towards Chen Ya.

Chen Sheng, however, hadn't noticed the change in the atmosphere. He placed his hand on the table and said, "Why are you so late? We've been waiting for the two of you. Come on, sit here."

He pointed to the seat below Chen Hai, indicating that Chen Ya should sit down there quickly.

Chen Ya glanced at him twice, then turned and prepared to leave.

No matter where he went, Chen Ya had never sat in a seat below someone else, let alone below Xu Haoyu. He hadn't bothered with it during the family dinner before, so naturally he didn't want to put up with this kind of trouble over a meal.

As soon as Chen Sheng saw Chen Ya leave, he became anxious: "Where are you going? Come back!"

After watching Chen Ya leave, Lu Qianzi hesitated for a moment, considering whether to stay or go with Chen Ya.

If she went with Chen Ya, her father would definitely nag her for many years afterward, but she really didn't want to sit at the same table with Young Master Xu.

Chen Ya led the way and slipped away, so she didn't have to feel that kind of interpersonal pressure and breathed a long sigh of relief.

After thinking for a while, she decisively followed Chen Ya and ran out.

Both children turned and left, leaving Chen Sheng completely bewildered. He shouted, "What are you two doing?"

Chen Hai picked up the teacup on the table and said slowly, "Perhaps he went to the restroom."

Chen Sheng gave him a reproachful look: "Why are you going to the restroom at this hour? Young Master Xu is sitting here without even saying hello."

Young Master Xu sat to the side and just sneered: "No need, we've dealt with each other before, that's enough."

"You two know each other?" Chen Sheng asked, his eyes filled with inquiry.

Meanwhile, Chen Chi leaned close to Wei Mingzhe and whispered, "Does Chen Ya have a conflict with this Young Master Xu?"

Wei Mingzhe quickly asked, "How did you know?"

“I know him too well. The expression he made just now was the kind of expression he would only make when he saw someone he didn’t like.”

Wei Mingzhe looked up at the door and felt a little anxious. If Chen Ya left, there would be no point in him coming here. So he got up and chased after him.

Chen Sheng looked embarrassed and said, "What have you all been doing? This is such a mess..."

Chen Hai, still oblivious to the changes in the world, said slowly, "They've all gone to the toilet."

"It's alright, I'll wait for them." Young Master Xu's tone was much more relaxed.

Xu Shao was initially extremely displeased upon seeing Chen Ya, but upon further reflection, he felt somewhat regretful.

He was invited here today, not by himself, and he was here to help his family find jobs. This was a rare opportunity for him to take advantage of Chen Ya. He could have used this to give Chen Ya a good dressing down and get revenge for their previous grudges.

He figured that Chen Ya probably anticipated being humiliated, which was why he slipped away so easily.

That's a wise approach.

A wicked smile crept across Xu Dashao's lips.

……

Wei Mingzhe rushed downstairs, catching up with Chen Ya and Lu Qianzi. He called out to them, panting, "..."

"Chen Ya, Qianzi, why did you leave without saying goodbye? Do you really have a grudge against that Young Master Xu?"

Lu Qianzi turned around and saw him, then curled her lip and said, "Young master? What kind of young master is he?"

Upon seeing Lu Qianzi's reaction, Wei Mingzhe slapped his forehead and realized, "Well, we really do have a grudge."

"This is such a mess..." he murmured.

Chen Ya turned to look at him and said, "Why are you still begging him to find you a job? What, are you not satisfied with the job at Beichen?"

“How could that be! I’m more than satisfied!” Wei Mingzhe suddenly shouted, then lowered his voice, “But… hey, let me tell you slowly… I wasn’t planning to come, but your aunt told me that you were coming too, so I came.”

Chen Ya was annoyed. He had come to see what was going on because he heard that Wei Mingzhe was also there.

Wei Mingzhe continued, "I originally planned to tell Chen Chi that I had found a job at Beichen through your introduction, but Chen Chi said that this young master Xu who came to introduce me to the job has a background at Beichen and a lot of inside information. So I thought it would be good for him to come and get to know his colleague."

Chen Ya frowned: "Who made this up? Apart from his father Xu Xudong being from Beichen, what other Beichen background does Xu have?"

Wei Mingzhe's eyes widened: "Isn't he from Beichen?"

"Beichen? You found a job in Beichen?" Lu Qianzi stood to the side, not understanding what the two of them were talking about.

When did Wei Mingzhe go to Beichen to look for a job again? And it was Chen Ya who introduced him to it.

If Chen Ya is introducing a job, shouldn't it be Jiang Lizhi's company?

Chen Ya didn't have time to answer his question. He frowned and said, "My understanding of this Xu Haoyu before was limited to him using Bei Chen's name to do some small-scale things. Now he's spreading rumors about his relationship with Bei Chen everywhere. Could it be that his father is supporting him to profit from Bei Chen's name?"

If that's really the case, then it means that corruption has already begun to emerge within Beichen.

Chen Ya's Beichen Company was built according to the ideal state model and had virtually no competitors in China.

But powerful fortresses often fall from within; his company feared nothing but corruption.

Xu Dashao's antics here made him sense something was wrong.

After thinking for a while, Chen Ya said, "Let's go back and have a chat with that 'Young Master Xu'."

Wei Mingzhe scratched his head: "...Huh?"

Chen Ya didn't explain and led the team upstairs directly.

Lu Qianzi was stunned for a moment, then jogged after him, asking, "Go back? Chen Ya, what exactly do you want to do?"

When the three returned to the private room, Chen Sheng was awkwardly chatting with Xu Dashao, but due to the generation gap, he couldn't force himself to join in, making the atmosphere even more awkward.