Chapter 369: The Secretary and the Secretary - Pretending to Cultivate in Kindergarten

Chapter 369: The Secretary and the Secretary As they entered the office building and took the elevator up to the seventh floor, employees joined them along the way. Seeing who was inside, they stiffened momentarily before quickly offering greetings: "Good day, President Lin! Good day, President Jiang!" Lin Zhengran and Jiang Jingshi acknowledged the greetings with nods. The employees remained tense in the elevator, barely daring to breathe. Han Wenwen thought Brother Zhengran was so cool. Upon reaching the seventh floor, Pan Lin opened the door to the general manager's office, which was Lin Zhengran's. Since she had received calls from both Jiang Jingshi and Lin Zhengran early that morning, Pan Lin had already opened the windows to air out the room and tidied up. Lin Zhengran said, "Pan Lin, don't mind me and Jingshi. Just go over your daily tasks with Wenwen." Pan Lin nodded with a smile, "Alright, I'll explain things to Wenwen. The documents you both need are already on the desk." Seeing the stack of files on the desk, Lin Zhengran and Jiang Jingshi sat down to review the various reports from their company, "Zhengran Poetics." Meanwhile, Pan Lin guided Han Wenwen to the door. After a glance exchanged with Lin Zhengran, Wenwen quickly joined Pan Lin. As Pan Lin demonstrated, she explained her daily tasks to Wenwen. "Wenwen, if you start working here, the first task is to open the door. The passcode for President Lin's office is *****, and you'll need this key as well. To open the door, both the passcode and the key are required." Han Wenwen took the key in surprise, "Such a complex door? You need both a passcode and a key?" "Yes, these security doors are custom-made. There are many important things in President Lin and President Jiang's offices. Other than them, only the two of us can get in. Also, only three keys exist in the entire company: one with you, one in the company safe, and one with President Lin. If you ever lose the key, contact the administration department to replace the lock cylinder; don't try to duplicate the key." "Got it. So if the key is lost, the lock is useless." "Exactly." "Really cautious, but replacing such a lock must cost a lot." Pan Lin nodded with a shy smile, whispering, "It's indeed expensive. I never lost mine, but the previous secretary lost President Jiang's, and she was gone the next day." "Someone really lost it?" Pan Lin continued, "Mhm. Though the departure might not have been solely because of that, more like losing the key was the straw that broke the camel’s back. Just be careful with the key and never share the passcode." Han Wenwen nodded seriously, pocketing the key, "Understood." Pan Lin led her to the tea cabinet, "Now I'll show you how to serve tea to the boss. Choose from these teas, and let the administration know in advance if stock is low. They'll replenish it, either from their stores or by sending procurement to buy more. Don't worry about similar issues; just inform the administration for anything lacking." She took out a tea set, "Have you learned the basics of brewing tea?" Han Wenwen grinned, "I haven't, but I'm eager to learn." "Then let me teach you. I'll also explain when to serve tea and when not to — for example, during President Lin's meetings with clients." Pan Lin shared many details with Han Wenwen while Lin Zhengran, seated on a boss's chair nearby, could hear everything. Watching Han Wenwen’s reactions, he noticed she didn't find it bothersome. On the contrary, she even pulled out a notebook and started jotting down notes with a pen. Pan Lin continued, "Even though we hold secretarial roles and our positions may not seem as high as mid-level management, as the personal secretaries to President Lin and President Jiang, our instructions override all others. If the management disagrees with our arrangements, we simply relay their feedback to President Lin or President Jiang. So far, nobody dares to question President Lin's decisions." Aware of Han Wenwen's standing, nearly equal to President Jiang's, Pan Lin laid out the unwritten rules candidly. Han Wenwen nodded, "Understood. That's much like what I anticipated. After all, most of President Lin's assignments will go through me, and I don't have to heed anyone else’s directives unless it's from him." "Exactly. As a personal secretary, only President Lin and President Jiang matter. Your tasks include recording, relaying messages, filtering out useless information from subordinates, ensuring President Lin is always informed about company changes, and making executive decisions on minor issues to keep him unbothered by trivialities, while key info mustn't be overlooked." Checking the time, Pan Lin suggested, "It's still early. How about I show you around the office, including where each department is, and share details of the company’s surveillance codes with you?" "Sounds good." Pan Lin turned to face the two bosses, "President Lin, President Jiang, I’ll take Wenwen for a tour around the company now." Lin Zhengran nodded, "Go ahead." As Han Wenwen and Pan Lin left, Wenwen glanced back at Lin Zhengran and playfully whispered, "President Lin~ I'll learn well." With a wink of her fox-like eyes, she exited, closing the door behind her. Lin Zhengran smiled helplessly. Left alone in the office with Jiang Jingshi, the latter flipped through the files quietly. Abruptly, with a hint of jealousy, she asked, "Was the idea of Wenwen becoming your secretary something you both decided long ago?" Lin Zhengran noticed her tone and replied, "Yes, we discussed it a long time ago. Why?" Jiang Jingshi set down her papers, her eyes gentle, "Nothing much, just observing that Wenwen seems eager and prepared." Lin Zhengran chuckled, "Jingshi, are you jealous?" Blushing, Jiang Jingshi sat up straight, her head slightly lowered, "Not at all. It's just, I've come to know Wenwen’s personality over time. She might not play the typical secretary role." Lin Zhengran held her delicate hand. Jiang Jingshi's eyes softened as she looked at him, "There was a time I also thought of becoming your secretary, do you remember?" "I do. You mentioned it, but you also said it wouldn't work because you're not suited for it. Wenwen, on the other hand, is perfectly fit for the role." Biting her lip slightly, Jiang Jingshi unexpectedly proposed, "Wenwen and Pan Lin will be out for at least two or three hours exploring our vast company. Until Wenwen officially takes the position, how about I act as your secretary for half a day? Just for the experience." "A half-day as my secretary?" Jiang Jingshi leaned forward and kissed the corner of his mouth, her gaze tender as water, "Is there anything the boss needs me to do?" Surprised, Lin Zhengran met her eyes, both bursting into laughter. As their lips drew closer, they kissed. For the first time, the high-ranking lady of the company mimicked a secretary’s tone, looking at Lin Zhengran, "Boss, continue with the files. Let Jingshi serve you..." With an arm around her waist, Lin Zhengran teased, "Jingshi has picked up a few naughty tricks, hasn't she?" Despite her cultivated demeanor, Jiang Jingshi felt shy at such remarks yet was set on experiencing the extracurricular duties of a private secretary. (End of Chapter)