UPWR1BY **Chapter 557: Drive Safely, Bro**
**Chapter 557: Drive Safely, Bro**
Outside the school gate, Ye Xiu drove calmly. Lu Yao, sitting in the passenger seat, rested her head on her hand, blinking as she gazed at Ye Xiu.
Ye Xiu asked, “What’s wrong? Is there something on my face?”
“Yes,” Lu Yao tilted her head and said.
Ye Xiu touched his face and asked instinctively, “What is it?”
Lu Yao smiled and said, “Two words: Handsome!”
Ye Xiu stopped his motion, rolling his eyes, “You’re talking about what happened earlier, right?”
Lu Yao nodded, her eyes twinkling, “Yes, you were quite impressive earlier, standing in front of me with such boyfriend energy.”
Ye Xiu smiled and said, “Of course, I had to step in. It was my problem to begin with. You slapped her for me, so I couldn’t just watch you get bullied.”
Lu Yao said, “But if I hadn’t called you to the library, none of this would have happened.”
“Fortune and misfortune are interdependent. What’s meant to happen will happen.”
Ye Xiu smiled, “You didn’t have to get into a conflict with her. I could have handled it.”
“Alright, so I was just being meddlesome,” Lu Yao pouted.
“But thanks anyway,” Ye Xiu added.
“That’s more like it, hehe.”
“So where are we going?” Ye Xiu asked.
“Financial Street, International Financial Tower!”
“Alright!”
Without further ado, Ye Xiu pressed the gas pedal and headed straight for the financial tower.
When they arrived at the International Financial Tower, Ye Xiu looked at the numerous high-rise buildings and suddenly remembered.
This building… might be mine…
She’s here for a job interview?
Getting out of the car, Lu Yao said, “Could you help me take my backpack upstairs? I’ll pay extra!”
“What’s this extra pay nonsense? Don’t be so formal,” Ye Xiu said, taking the backpack and following the smiling Lu Yao into the building.
As they approached the entrance, a security guard who was looking up with an air of arrogance glanced lazily at them and said, “Go on in.”
Wait.
Just as he finished speaking, he suddenly froze. The person seemed a bit familiar.
Upon a closer look, the security guard’s hat almost fell off in shock.
“Lao—”
Swish.
Ye Xiu turned, smiling warmly.
Hiss! The security guard immediately remembered that the boss likes to stay low-key!
Oh right!
“Lao Ye, long time no see,” the guard said awkwardly, addressing his boss with a nickname that made even him tremble. Calling the boss “Lao Ye” felt a bit too arrogant. Would he get fired?
Ye Xiu smiled and nodded, “Yes, I’m just bringing a guest upstairs, so I won’t chat much.”
“Oh, okay. You go ahead,” the security guard said, wiping sweat off his brow. Seeing Ye Xiu not making an issue of it, the guard silently breathed a sigh of relief. The boss liked to keep a low profile, so it might happen often. He shouldn’t use “Lao Ye” as a casual term.
Although Ye Xiu didn’t complain, the guard felt uneasy using that nickname himself. After thinking for a moment, the guard settled on the most appropriate term: “Brother Ye!”
Yes! From now on, he would call him Brother Ye!
It was friendly and showed respect for the boss, plus it helped build rapport~
Perfect!
The security guard smiled broadly, silently praising his own cleverness.
In the elevator, Ye Xiu asked, “Are you here for a job interview? As far as I know, this building houses many top companies.”
“No, I’ve already had the interview. Today is my first day on the job, moving things in,” Lu Yao said. “I’m just doing a temporary part-time job, working three days a week to gain experience. Once I graduate, I’ll be able to transition to a full-time position.”
Ye Xiu nodded in understanding.
Indeed, there are many students like this at university. They excel in their major courses, apply for internships early on, and then transition to full-time positions right after graduation. They’re always planning ahead. No wonder she’s a top student at Huqing University.
As Lu Yao led the way to the eighth floor, the elevator doors opened. Lu Yao walked ahead, and Ye Xiu followed, carrying her backpack.
Along the way, numerous employees, managers, and CEOs from various companies passed by. They all paused when they saw Ye Xiu, then immediately greeted him with broad smiles.
“Hey, Lao Ye, long time no see!”
“Lao Ye, how are you?”
“Lao Ye, have you eaten yet?”
“Lao Ye…”
After walking halfway down the corridor, more than a dozen people greeted him.
Lu Yao was left in shock. Ye Xiu knew so many people here? Her sharp mind quickly sensed that something was off. She turned to Ye Xiu and asked, “Are you very familiar with the people here?”
Ye Xiu shrugged and smiled, “You know, I drive for Didi, so I come around here often. It’s normal to know a lot of people.”
“Oh~~” Lu Yao winked at Ye Xiu, her wise eyes clearly saying: You can keep making things up, but I don’t believe it!
Ye Xiu just smirked and didn’t explain further.
The two walked into a company. As they entered the office area, they saw the company manager holding a motivational meeting for the employees. His words were sharp, and his presence was intimidating.
Lu Yao timidly approached and called out, “Manager Liu, hello~~”
“Hm?”
Manager Liu turned and shot a piercing gaze at Lu Yao. Although she was a top student from Huqing University, their company was a Fortune 500 firm and wasn’t inclined to give her much leniency.
“Why are you only just arriving? I’m almost done with the meeting!” Manager Liu scolded.
Lu Yao replied nervously, “I went to get some things, so I was a bit delayed. Also, you didn’t tell me there was a meeting.”
“Daring to talk back? You…” Manager Liu was about to explode.
Then he noticed Ye Xiu.
Hiss! Isn’t that Mr. Ye?
He’s the person the boss has stressed must be well treated!
Wait, he came with Lu Yao?
Manager Liu’s eyes darted around. As Lu Yao shrank back, eyes closed in fear, Manager Liu’s expression suddenly shifted from anger to a warm smile. He patted Lu Yao’s shoulder.
“You’re quite brave to speak your mind. I was just joking earlier. Don’t take it seriously. Also, welcome to our big family, everyone, let’s give a warm welcome!!”
Applause erupted.
Manager Liu led the applause, and the employees, bewildered, followed suit.
“Th-Thank you, everyone.” Lu Yao was taken aback.
Manager Liu then turned to Ye Xiu, “Is that person your friend?”
Lu Yao pointed at Ye Xiu, “Yes, he brought me here and helped me carry some things.”
Hiss! He’s actually friends with Mr. Ye!
“Oh, so you’re his friend,” Manager Liu said, stepping forward and shaking Ye Xiu’s hand with great respect. “Hello, hello…”
“Mm, hello.” Ye Xiu smiled and responded.
He then turned to Lu Yao and said, “I’ve left the things here. I’ll head off now.”
“Alright.” Lu Yao nodded gently. “By the way, about the school…”
Ye Xiu waved his hand without turning back. “Don’t worry, I’ll handle it.”
With that, he left.
After Ye Xiu departed, Lu Yao opened her WeChat and looked at the newly added contact named “除了帅一无是处” (Good for Nothing but Handsome). A small smile of satisfaction appeared on her face.
“Manager, what’s my task for today?” Lu Yao snapped back to focus, ready to get to work.
Manager Liu, smiling, replied, “Work? Not today. Since you’re just starting, just get familiar with the environment. Work-related tasks will be arranged later. By the way, if you’re willing to stay, we can sign the official employment contract now.”
Lu Yao was stunned. “But I haven’t graduated yet. I can’t come to work every day.”
Manager Liu waved his hand. “No need to come every day. Just stick to the usual three days a week. You can start working full-time after you graduate.”
Lu Yao was in shock. Such good terms?
At that moment, Manager Liu came closer and asked in a low, curious tone, “Lu Yao, what’s your relationship with Mr. Ye? Sister? Girlfriend? Or something else?”
Lu Yao hesitated. With her keen intellect, she gradually understood where the question was coming from.
Could it be because of Ye Xiu? A Didi driver?
…
Downstairs, as Ye Xiu exited the building, the security guard stood straight and called out, “Lao Ye, have a good trip~~”
Ye Xiu paused, turned to look at the guard, and said, “Good job. Go tell the head of security that this month’s salary is doubled.”
The guard’s eyes lit up instantly, and he exclaimed, “Lao Ye is awesome!”
He bent down, bowing deeply, to see the boss off.