She became a heartthrob among internet celebrities.

Chapter 147 Workplace Variety Show 2

Jiang Lai stood in front of the conference room, knocked on the door, and then went inside.

Of the six interviewers, the one in the middle was the most noticeable, but he was looking down, so Jiang Lai could only see the top of his head. She subtly glanced at the other interviewers as well, and got a general impression of them.

While she was observing quietly, the interviewers' attention was also on her.

There's no other reason than that Jiang Lai is the most beautiful among the ten people today.

After interviewing so many people, everyone was a bit tired, but seeing such a pretty girl helped ease their weariness and made them more curious about her. The production team needs ratings, so could this girl have been arranged by the production team?

Is she all show and no substance? Or is her ability as outstanding as her appearance?

"Hello interviewers, my name is Jiang Lai, and I come from Beijing University..."

Upon hearing this voice, Qin Yijian looked up and met Jiang Lai's gaze.

Jiang Lai remained calm, nodded slightly, and continued to explain her situation.

—I've finally found a replacement for those domineering CEO novels!

—I just told you to come watch the live stream here, and you still didn't come. Now you know why?

—I'm not saying this to be mean, but if this CEO Qin is both handsome and capable, then what window did God close for him?

—They look so good together, I dream of a CEO and his secretary couple.

—When Nuwa created humans, the two of them were the ones who did the finest work; I was just a speck of mud.

Unlike Jiang Lai's nonchalant demeanor, Qin Yijian's gaze towards Jiang Lai was somewhat deep, and her expression was rather enigmatic.

Of course, he concealed it well, and no one else noticed.

Qin Yijian finally understood why his sister insisted on getting involved in the variety show – she wanted him to go easy on Jiang Lai.

As a hardworking and domineering CEO, Qin Yijian couldn't help but frown; he couldn't possibly do such a thing.

Besides, if her own sister doesn't know, how could she not know? On the surface, Jiang Lai is only participating in the variety show to get an internship, but who knows, her real target might be her!

Even if I don't fall for her trap, she's still gained exposure on variety shows. Even if she doesn't get the internship or a permanent position, she's gained some online traffic. Plus, she was already an internet celebrity, so wouldn't she be even more popular? Maybe she's just paving the way for me to enter the entertainment industry!

This woman! She's so cunning!

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Qin Yifan and her mother were watching a live stream together. The coffee table was full of afternoon tea. The mother and daughter looked very alike and their movements were almost synchronized as they stared intently at the screen.

"Is this the girl you were talking about?" Qin's mother almost buried her face in the screen. "She's very pretty! She looks so lively. Is this the type your brother likes?"

Qin Yifan took a bite of watermelon: "Of course! I promise you!"

Qin's mother said suspiciously, "My dear, it's not that I don't want to believe you, it's just that ever since your brother took over the family company, there has never been a woman around him. His assistant is a man, his secretary is a man, and occasionally there is a female business partner, but it's always business. Your father and I suspect that he doesn't like women, and we don't dare to say it, for fear of pushing him too far and making him come out of the closet."

"Pfft—" Qin Yifan choked, "Cough cough—"

"Eat slowly! Nobody's going to take it from you!" Qin's mother patted her daughter's back and scolded, "Why are you always causing me so much trouble? You can even choke on a watermelon. Your brother, on the other hand, is so easy to take care of, too easy. Children are always a burden, so worrying—"

Qin Yifan said, feeling wronged, "Mom! Is this my fault? If I hadn't been scared by what you said, how could I have choked?"

She retorted defiantly, "Besides! I'm much less troublesome than my brother! I'm much more obedient!"

"Yes, yes, you're much less of a worry than your brother," Qin's mother comforted Qin Yifan, then asked, "You still haven't told me, how did you know your brother likes this girl?"

"Um—not exactly liking? But I can guarantee it, he definitely has feelings for her!" Qin Yifan put down the watermelon, faced her mother, and counted on her fingers: "The first time my brother saw her, he stared at her! Later, he even danced with her at the ball! My brother also came to her rescue when she was being harassed!"

"Hero saves sister! My goodness! That's amazing!" Qin's mother also has a naive personality. You could say that the mother and daughter are the same kind of person. They are both ignorant of the ways of the world and have been spoiled by the two men in the Qin family to the point of being too naive and innocent.

"Is this little girl your friend? And about your age?"

"One year older than me."

“One year older, that makes him seven years younger than A-Jian.” Qin’s mother did the math and said with concern, “That’s quite a big difference. What if she doesn’t like older men? These days, younger men are all the rage.”

"Although my brother is older, he's handsome! And I'll be his sister-in-law. Mom, you won't be a mean mother-in-law. When Jiang Jiang marries into the family, we can go shopping and get beauty treatments together!"

“You’re right! That’s wonderful! Then we’ll have the best family atmosphere among all the wealthy families! Much better than those families where brothers turn against each other and mistresses take over!” Mother Qin imagined herself taking her two daughters out, and felt that she would definitely become the envy of other wives. “Jian’s personality, I’ve never seen him care about any woman so much. If what you said is true, then he really is different from this young lady.”

"Yeah! But my brother definitely wouldn't volunteer, so I came to help! Jiang Jiang wasn't planning on participating in this variety show at first, but I had to persuade her. The same goes for my brother; I really went to great lengths to get him to come." Qin Yifan hugged her mother's arm, rubbing her face against it: "Mom, I saw a bag I liked the other day, but it was a little expensive. I've spent all my allowance this month, and my brother won't let me overspend—"

"What's the big deal? Mom will buy it for you!"

"thanks Mom!"

"Alright, let's see if your brother reacts!"

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Qin Yijian didn't speak, but instead started looking through Jiang Lai's resume. At the same time, the others began asking Jiang Lai questions.

The first to speak was a young woman.

"Jiang Lai, right? The photo on your resume is not as good as you are in person." Her tone was genuinely complimentary.

Jiang Lai saw the sign in front of her: Qin Le Media General Manager – Gao Xiao.

"Thank you, Mr. Gao. You are a beauty too," Jiang Lai complimented.

"Haha, beautiful lady, you always have such a sweet voice." Gao Xiao leaned forward in a relaxed posture, her tone full of interest: "Have you ever thought about becoming an artist?"

—You can become an artist even if you don't pass an interview. Some people send out countless resumes and don't get a single offer, while others have people eager to feed them even if they don't say anything. It's so heartbreaking.

It's normal for pretty people to receive preferential treatment.

Jiang Lai said, "I will consider it if there is an opportunity. Does Mr. Gao have any other questions about my resume?"

Gao Xiao asked, "I've looked at your resume. Your GPA in all subjects in college is very high, and you've participated in many competitions covering various fields. It's clear that you have a wide range of interests and are someone who likes challenges. With your personality, you would be a good fit for my company."

Jiang Lai hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Aren't you going to ask about my abilities? For example, my opinion on a certain matter, or how I would solve it?"

Gao Xiao smiled and said, "No need to ask, your face is the key to opening the door."

—Okay, okay, I'll say it a hundred times a day, why can't I be a beauty?

—But isn't that a bit unprofessional? After all, it's for selecting interns, what's the use of just having a pretty face?

"Surely no one actually takes Gao Xiao's words seriously? Look at the notes in front of her! She made so many notes on her resume, and you didn't even look at them?"

--What's the meaning?

— Gao Xiao read that resume very quickly, and took notes as she read it. There must be something about Jiang Lai that impressed her and made her think that she was a good fit.

Another interviewer said, "I think you value her achievements on the short video platform, right? This girl is good; her project proposal is quite good."

"The financial paper is also well-written and substantive."

"Xiao Gao is up to no good. We haven't even finished watching yet, and you've already tried to take our people."

"Oh dear, you guys figured it out?" Gao Xiao said with a smile, "Then you should ask her too."

Qin Yijian finally finished reading Jiang Lai's resume and asked, "What is your purpose in going on this variety show?"

-

"What's wrong with A-Jian? Why are you still asking? You should just choose the girl for your own group! Someone's already vying for her!" Qin's mother said anxiously, "At this rate, when will you ever win her over?"

Qin Yifan: "That's right!!"

"Your brother really doesn't know how to win a girl's heart!"

"Exactly!!!"

The mother and daughter complained for a while, then continued watching.

-

Jiang Lai thought for a moment and said, "I'm a junior in college and I need an internship. Both companies participating in the program are good choices."

"Any more?"

"Anything else? Hmm—I'm not sure if I'd like that type of work, so I'd like to give it a try. This variety show is a good opportunity."

"I saw that you participated in a finance-related competition a while ago. What did that competition bring you? Can you tell me about it?"

"I believe that open-mindedness and forward-thinking are crucial..."

"You participated in many activities during your university years. How did you balance your studies and these extracurricular interests? In other words, how did you, Jiang Lai, balance work and life?"

What value do you believe you can create for the company?

The interviewers asked questions one after another, and Jiang Lai answered them methodically and clearly.

-

Watching Jiang Lai's performance on the screen, Qin's mother said with satisfaction, "The little girl is really smart." But then she added with a hint of worry, "Could she also be a workaholic?"

"Really?" Qin Yifan said, "But this is good! My brother is always thinking about work. If Jiang Jiang works with him, wouldn't she have more opportunities to interact with him?"

"You're right, it's not impossible for feelings to develop over time."

The viewers in the live stream were also discussing it.

—Okay, confirmed. She does have some ability; she's not just a pretty face.

—Which of these ten lacks ability? The previous answers were also very good.

—I'm tired. Today's live stream seems to be just interviews and group assignments, right?

—I came in the middle, and I plan to watch the edited version later.

—Ah, the edited version will have observers, including my husbands!

—This way of using the door is very spiritual.

The interview is really just a formality. Even if one of the ten people doesn't do well in the interview, they will still be kept. Elimination will happen in later episodes.

Jiang Lai answered questions for about half an hour, and the interviewers showed satisfied expressions.

One of the older male interviewers said, "I used to be Professor Qian's student."

Jiang Lai looked at him with surprise: "Then you are my senior."

His eyes revealed affection for the younger generation. "Yes, you did very well today. You did not embarrass Professor Qian."

"You can leave now. We'll discuss it and split you into two groups to decide which company you'll be assigned to."

Jiang Lai bowed deeply, said "Thank you!" and then walked out of the conference room.

A man quickly stepped forward and said, "Go to the bus outside. It will take you to your accommodation for the next month. Your luggage has already been put inside."

"Thank you!"

—Wow, is there still a training camp?

—It has more of that romance reality show vibe now.

—I hope my company can also provide accommodation.

Not all companies provide a small villa in the city center as a dormitory.

—What?! They live so well? The Qin Dynasty is indeed incredibly wealthy.

Jiang Lai was the last to board the bus.

"Beautiful lady, you've finally arrived!" Han Caiwei waved to her: "Sit next to me!"

Jiang Lai walked over and sat down, and the car started.

"How did your interview go?" Han Caiwei asked.

Jiang Lai thought for a moment and said, "I've done my best anyway."

"Me too, whether I live or die is up to fate."

Others joined the chat.

"When I saw Manager Dong today, it felt like I was meeting my university professor!"

"Manager Dong's questions are quite sharp!"

"I felt okay when I introduced myself, but I started to stutter a bit when answering questions later..."

—They get along really well!

—Before the internship started, we were all friends. But once the internship began, we'd be competitors, since not everyone could stay on.

The bus was driving on the road, and the live stream was almost over.

—It's quite interesting, but a bit tiring. I'll just watch the edited version.

—Watching live streams is more interesting; everything feels real.

Same as above

While the comments were still debating whether the live stream or the edited version was better, the production team turned off the live stream.

"You are now free to do as you please."

Everyone ordered takeout and chatted for a while before returning to their rooms.

After eating, Jiang Lai took a shower and then lay in bed chatting with her friends.

Just as she was about to go to sleep, her phone beeped again.

It's a text message: Hello, based on your performance in the interview, you have been assigned to Group A and will be interning at Huaheng Financial for the first half of the month. We look forward to your outstanding performance.

Huaheng... isn't that the group led by Qin Yijian?

Jiang Lai put down her phone and drifted off to sleep.