If love can be booked

Chapter 8 Joining Lu Corporation and learning about Lu Jinchuan's identity

When I woke up, I was still lying in bed, and I glanced at the desk calendar. It showed "Monday". This is a pleasant starting point, symbolizing the beginning of a new week. I often fantasize that if every day in my life can start anew like this new week, then I am willing to embark on the familiar journey again, although there are very few real new starting points in life.

I had so much fun yesterday that I forgot to tell Xiaoxi and Haoyang that I had found a job. I just left a message to Haoyang and he said he would come back to celebrate for me in the evening. The joyful scenes of yesterday are still vivid in my mind and unforgettable. Especially the trip to the amusement park, which has always been a wish that I have always wanted but never realized.

I always dream of riding on the Ferris wheel with my dearest one and sharing the sweetest love words. But you never have the time. Actually, I know that you don't want to go, so every time you always hesitate.

I have to say that Lu Jinchuan is a really good playmate. He took me to many new and interesting places, and each adventure was full of mystery and surprise. He once mentioned the fun of haunted houses, but I never tried it because of my inner fear. I am afraid of facing things that are different from the norm and afraid of unknown challenges. He smiled and comforted me that those were just superficial disguises.

However, he is really charming when he smiles. Sometimes he is gentle and elegant, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised; sometimes he laughs loudly, showing the frankness and sunshine of a big boy. Big boy? Him? He should be thirty years old, right?

In fact, he is not as calm and indifferent as he appears to be. It’s just that no one can enter his heart. He must be full of sunshine in his bones.

Lu Jinchuan, this mysterious person, quietly broke into my life and disrupted my originally peaceful life rhythm. But I didn't notice all these changes.

"Wan Ning, congratulations." Lin Xiaoxi's call interrupted my thoughts. She enthusiastically congratulated me on finding a new job.

"Thank you." I responded to her blessing gratefully, my heart full of expectation and anxiety. On the first day of work, I needed not only a good attitude, but also their encouragement and support to overcome my inner inferiority and anxiety. I know that only by continuous efforts can I win my own success and respect.

"It's your first day at work, keep working hard and don't be late." I'm so happy for her. I was worried about her not being able to find a job a few days ago. Now, she can finally solve her own food and clothing problems, and it's a job at Lu's Comprehensive Chemical Group.

"Yes, I understand. Okay, no more words, bye." He hung up the phone hastily, locked his door, and squeezed into the bus. The bus system in T City is always so busy, and the carriages are crowded and overcrowded.

I was in a good mood, even on such a crowded bus.

Looking through the car window, the pedestrians on the road are walking hurriedly. They must be busy office workers, right?

Yesterday, after returning home, I heard that I had to go to work today. I searched through my closet, but I found that there was no suitable clothes. They were all clothes from my school days. I have not had time to update my closet. It is all jeans and T-shirts. I finally found a barely acceptable white shirt and a pair of black trousers from the corner, put on high heels, and tied my hair up high to look neat and capable.

Stopping and starting, stuck in traffic, looking at my watch, it's a quarter past eight, I won't be late, right?

Lushi Comprehensive Chemical Group, looking up, the buildings are soaring into the sky. The last time I looked here, my heart was full of expectations and hopes, and today, I will officially become a member here, and the joy in my heart is beyond words.

The entrance is a lotus leaf-shaped revolving glass door. When you enter the lobby, the first thing that catches your eye is nine colorful chandeliers, which are like stars in the gorgeous sky, shining brightly. The eight golden characters of Lushi Comprehensive Chemical Group are painted on the front desk, showing the company's style and strength. I can't help but admire the facade and image here. The beautiful lady at the front desk has outstanding temperament and high quality, which is impressive.

Although Xiaoxi said that it is an honor for everyone to work at Lu's, when I was actually here, I still felt a little uncomfortable. There are so many beautiful women and handsome men here, and I seem to be a little out of place compared to them. However, I know that I can't be discouraged, so I cheer myself up and encourage myself to face new challenges bravely.

"Hello, how do I get to the Finance Department?" I walked to the front desk and asked for the location of the Finance Department with a smile. Because I was too excited that day, I forgot to ask which floor I worked on, which made me feel a little embarrassed.

"You have just reported in, right?" Xiao He at the front desk was very enthusiastic, because there was a notice from above today saying that new employees would report in today and they should be treated well. It was just that there were also new employees reporting in a few days ago. Could it be that some important person warranted such a big fuss?

"Yeah." Shen Wanning nodded and smiled. Even though she was extremely nervous, she was still able to show a perfect smile. She said that joking could relieve tension.

"Take the elevator on the left to the 12th floor and someone will pick you up." Xiao He, the receptionist, stood up and led her to the elevator. It was rush hour and there were a lot of people.

"Oh, thank you, thank you." I know that this is a new beginning, and I must meet future challenges in the best condition.

Could she be the person we were told to wait for on the 24th floor yesterday?

Mr. Lu's sister? Not really. But she doesn't look like the kind of woman our general manager would like. She doesn't look like the rich ladies or supermodels that the 24th floor had been fond of in the past. Every time I saw her, she was a lady of distinguished status or a graceful supermodel. And she seemed more like a fresh-faced college graduate. Did she want to change her taste? No, everyone knows that Mr. Lu is waiting for someone.

I looked back and saw Mr. Lu standing alone in front of the CEO's exclusive elevator, seemingly waiting for something. I followed his gaze and saw Shen Wanning. What was the connection between the two of them? Shen Wanning didn't seem to notice Mr. Lu's presence.

At 8:20 in the morning, during rush hour, the elevator door was crowded with people.

Hurrying and hurrying, their faces were filled with eagerness and anticipation for work. The fast pace of work life is overwhelming, and from time to time people complain about the slowness of the elevator. I watched the numbers slowly drop, and I couldn't help but feel a little hopeful, maybe I could meet him at this moment.

"Ding Dong." The elevator door opened.

With a "ding dong" sound, the elevator door slowly opened. The crowd rushed in instantly. I didn't expect that the first hurdle on the way to work would be to squeeze into the elevator. Recalling the experience of squeezing into the bus on the road, I couldn't help but smile bitterly when I had to face the dilemma of squeezing into the elevator again. Suddenly, there was a beeping alarm in the elevator, which was obviously overloaded. Before I could react, I was pushed and blocked outside the door.

I looked at the closed elevator door and my watch, feeling flustered. Shen Wanning also seemed at a loss at the moment. She did not seem to have expected such a situation. She seemed a little overwhelmed as she watched the numbers in the elevator slowly rise. The 12th floor, climbing the stairs was obviously not a good option for her.

Such an emergency was undoubtedly a big challenge for her on her first day at work.

"Hi." Lu Jinchuan had seen Shen Wanning for a while, or to be exact, he had been waiting for her for a while. He knew that she didn't like crowds, and she would be a little nervous in unfamiliar environments. This feeling seemed to have existed for a long time.

There was a hint of surprise in Shen Wanning's eyes, and she asked softly, "Is it you?" An inexplicable joy surged in her heart. She had just been secretly wondering whether she would have the chance to meet him again, but she didn't expect that he would appear before her at this moment.

Lu Jinchuan smiled and jokingly said, "Why? Don't you remember?" He recalled that she didn't recognize him the last time they met, and he couldn't help feeling helpless.

Shen Wanning waved her hands and explained: "No, I..." Shen Wanning hurriedly explained, is she so forgetful? But then she thought again, why bother explaining? They just met a few times.

"Let's go." Lu Jinchuan noticed the strangeness in her eyes. He saw her defensiveness. How could he not see her little thoughts?

"I, I have to wait for the elevator here. I'm going to be late for work." Shen Wanning hesitated. She didn't understand why he was taking her there. She was worried that if she missed the elevator, she would be late for work.

"I know." Lu Jinchuan took her to his private elevator. It was far away from the elevator in the lobby and seemed particularly quiet. He pressed the button gently and the elevator door slowly opened. Originally it only led to the 24th floor, but he had it modified yesterday so that it could take her to the 12th floor.

"I..." I didn't realize there was another elevator here, a little hidden, separated from the elevator in the lobby. There was no one, very quiet. Shen Wanning hesitated a little. This elevator should not be open to the public, right? Who is he? She didn't know.

"Who are you?" Shen Wanning blurted out. Who is he? He should not be an ordinary employee, because the elevator on the left is so crowded, and he is the only one here. How can he chat with her leisurely here? Who is he?

Lu Jinchuan did not answer her question directly, but smiled and said, "You don't want to be late on your first day at work, do you?" There was a hint of ridicule in his words, and he did not answer her question directly. He knew what she meant? But if she felt that he would put pressure on her, he could be in a different position.

"No, thank you." Shen Wanning was a little angry. What was there to keep secret? She walked in quickly and ignored him. Seeing her childish actions, Lu Jinchuan smiled and curved the corners of his mouth symbolically. As long as he saw her, he would feel inexplicably good.

"I, I'm here." Shen Wanning's eyes fell on the lights on the twelfth floor, and an inexplicable sense of urgency surged in her heart. She longed to escape this enclosed space, especially when she was in the same room with him. The indescribable tension surged into her heart like a tide. Was it because of his existence? She felt that if she stayed any longer, she would probably suffocate, just because of the burning gaze that was always hanging over her head.

"Do you know where it is?" Lu Jinchuan did not give way. He gently lifted up Shen Wanning's face, trying to make her look at him. He couldn't help but wonder, was he really making it so difficult for her to face him?

"The front desk said someone will be there to receive you." Shen Wanning's voice was trembling, and her face was slightly red. Was it because of his approach or because of his deep eyes? She noticed that he didn't have the unpleasant smell of cigarettes.

"Are you afraid of me?" Lu Jinchuan chuckled, and he confirmed again that this was not his problem. She was afraid of him? It turned out that she was not completely indifferent to him.

"No, no, I, I just...ah, no." Shen Wanning took a step back in a hurry, trying to get rid of his touch. She just felt that there seemed to be an inexplicable atmosphere between the two of them, but if she really wanted to put her finger on what was strange, she couldn't put it into words.

"Okay, I'll take you there." Lu Jinchuan didn't press her too hard, but he felt a little confused when he saw her guard against him. Lu Jinchuan, you are really crazy.

"No, I can do it myself." Shen Wanning waved her hand and refused. She didn't want to stay with him anymore. She just wanted to escape from this oppressive space as soon as possible. Although she knew she needed someone to accompany her now, that person would definitely not be him.

"Let's go." Lu Jinchuan didn't give her a chance to refuse and took the first step. He didn't like her attitude of treating him as a stranger. Were they really that distant from each other?

12th Floor, Accounting Department

The originally noisy atmosphere suddenly became silent the moment Lu Jinchuan appeared. Everyone was very surprised that President Lu actually came to the accounting department in person. What was going on? Was the company really facing an unprecedented crisis? Otherwise, why would he come here in person?