Chapter 1625: Chapter 1626: Third Platform Dream Traces
"Of course not, because you have to face the interview with the female doctor next to me."
Even though Li Qiyi was working, she had never neglected her studies, continuing to tackle some academic topics and maintaining contact with professors from several universities in Europe.
"Okay, let’s start."
Li Qiyi seemed uninterested in conversing further with you. She took out a tablet from the ladies’ bag beside her. You initially thought it was an Apple device, but upon inspection, it turned out to be a specialized super miniature computer, causing your eyes to light up instantly.
Cen Nong naturally noticed the expression on your face and couldn’t help but ask, "It seems you know what this is?"
"Of course, it’s a supercomputer. If I didn’t know about this, you two would probably have kicked me out by now."
Li Qiyi nodded, handed the miniature computer to you, and said in her usual cold tone, "The interview questions consist of three financial cases and two investment formulas. You just need to answer one investment formula and two financial cases to pass the interview."
"Interesting."
To be honest, these terms were unfamiliar to you at first, but sticking to the principle that variations never depart from the core concept, you quickly started operating on the miniature supercomputer.
The operating system of this computer differed from that of ordinary household tablets. Tablets sold with the suffix Pad were essentially gaming devices and business operation platforms, not particularly useful for professionals. The operation program on the miniature supercomputer in your hands was extremely complex, though it appeared outdated like a "586" to the average person.
Initially, you were slightly apprehensive, but as your fingers tapped quickly on the tablet, streams of complex text rapidly scrolled by, and you soon grasped the knack of it, completing two formulas within ten minutes. As for the three investment cases, you directly wrote the answers on the computer, followed by melodic chimes, and a slightly mechanized female voice announced, "Congratulations, you’ve been granted membership."
"Membership? What association?"
"Crisis Financial Association." Li Qiyi took the miniature supercomputer from your hands, then told Cen Nong, "He’s already passed."
At this moment, Cen Nong stood up smiling and said to you, "From now on, you are a member of the Haitian Investment Group. Congratulations."
"Thank you."
You also stood up smiling.
Soon, the door was opened by the same white-collar beauty, who led you out.
After you left, Cen Nong turned to Li Qiyi and asked, "What do you think of this person?"
Li Qiyi replied calmly, "Excluding your personal factors, CEO Cen, this person has strong working abilities and is talented. However, due to your personal reasons, I suggest you don’t hire him. If you truly value talent, perhaps you should place him under Director Zhang."
Cen Nong looked at Li Qiyi and asked, "Why do you say that?"
"Because his presence may lead CEO Cen to make erroneous judgments on some matters. If he’s from a rival group, then he certainly shouldn’t be allowed into the company." Li Qiyi’s tone remained icy, as was her usual approach in business matters—focused on results and truth, never prioritizing process or sentiments.
Cen Nong was well aware of her own earlier lapse, yet she had no choice but to falter, because this person—or rather, this face—had troubled her for over a decade. These years, this face often appeared in her dreams, interwoven with love and resentment, restless turning.
At this moment, Cen Nong sighed and said to Li Qiyi, "Little Yun, turn off your phone. This afternoon, let’s go for a walk."
Li Qiyi nodded in agreement; after all, Cen Nong hadn’t scheduled any itinerary for today, hence she casually visited the recruitment hall, unexpectedly encountering such a person.
Upon exiting the talent market, Li Qiyi and Cen Nong got into a BMW 7 Series. Generally, both Cen Nong and Li Qiyi weren’t fond of interacting with men, so even her driver was a woman. The driver was surnamed Hao, a former taxi driver with nearly twenty years of driving experience.
Cen Nong was not originally from Yuhang. Despite the company having moved to Yuhang three years ago, she seldom had time to learn about the city due to a busy work schedule, leaving everything around her unfamiliar.
"Sister Hao, this afternoon, I would like to go to a relatively quiet place with Little Yun. As an Old Yuhang native, please introduce a place to us."
The female driver pondered for a moment then said to Cen Nong, "Yuhang City is a tourist city, finding a quiet place isn’t easy, but there is a suitable spot."
"Where?"
"Third Platform Dream Traces."
"What a charming name." Upon hearing the name, even Li Qiyi was slightly moved.
"Actually, there’s not much, just some natural scenery with places for people to rest. Not many people go there, especially business people, because there are two tombs, and business people are somewhat sensitive."
Cen Nong immediately decided, "Let’s go there."
Third Platform Dream Traces lies south of West Lake, nestled between mountain and water, making it a rather elegant destination.
The driver took them to a place called Yuntai Pavilion, where they sipped tea, relaxed, and admired the surrounding mountains, mists, and clouds.
The two sat in a pavilion, Li Qiyi ordered Cen Nong’s favorite jasmine tea, poured her a cup, and said, "CEO Cen, feel free to share what’s on your mind. Negative emotions accumulating over time are harmful to your health. Expressing them might bring some relief, you can confide in me without concern."
Listening to Li Qiyi’s words, Cen Nong couldn’t help but smile slightly, "You silly girl, always with that stern face, never seeming tired. We’ve been together for a while now; if I don’t trust you, who else could I trust in this world?"
Li Qiyi lowered her eyebrows slightly; she hadn’t been in a solitary environment like this for a long time, sitting in the pavilion, listening to the occasional bird calls, her heart spirit gradually relaxed.
Seeing the exquisite face of Li Qiyi, which even made her sigh, gradually relaxing, Cen Nong took a sip of tea and asked, "Little Yun, do you have someone you like?"
Li Qiyi was surprised by Cen Nong’s sudden question, and was momentarily stunned, nodding instinctively, then shaking her head.
Cen Nong originally thought Li Qiyi hadn’t found someone she liked and anticipated her shaking her head; she hadn’t expected Li Qiyi to nod. Regarding the subsequent head shake, as someone who had been through similar experiences, she sensed that Li Qiyi might also have some deep past.
However, today Cen Nong wasn’t probing into Li Qiyi’s heart, so she didn’t press further. Instead, she slightly lifted her head and said, "I once had a boyfriend back in college. At that time, young and naïve, I thought a pledge of love would last a lifetime, but in return, there was boundless hurt."
Li Qiyi knew some things about Cen Nong’s past, but she stayed silent, aware that her best role now was as a quiet listener.
"After that incident, I shut my heart’s door tightly, rejecting any male advances, often even avoiding contact with any men, because I found them dirty, appalling."
"I agree."