Stealing The Wind But Not The Moon [Completed]

15. Xiang Mingzhang Proposed Simplified Characters.

Chu Zhichen's previous removal had not been accompanied by a formal punishment announcement from Xiang Yue, leading to speculative discussions that were calmed to some extent by the vague treatment.

Once again, news of his return to Xiangyue spread rapidly. After more than ten days, he assumed the role of Xiang Mingzhang's secretary.

The dismissal for alleged misbehavior seemed implausible, as this type of "departure and return" had never been witnessed before.

Shortly after, the HR Department issued an official announcement, and the company's website updated the employee information. All the necessary procedures were conducted thoroughly, confirming the authenticity of the news.

Having completed the formalities, Chu Zhichen returned to the ninth-floor sales department. As he made his entrance, a palpable sense of awkwardness hung in the air. His colleagues, who had previously isolated him, now found themselves unsure of how to navigate this new situation.

Except for Ling Qi, who approached him with a joyous expression. "Why have you come back?" he exclaimed.

Speaking softly, Chu Zhichen replied, "I'll let you know when we have time."

The secretary's office, located just outside the president's office, was a modest size, but it boasted a similar decor to the president's office.

The walls were painted a light gray, and the furniture was made of dark wood. There was a large desk in the center of the room, and a credenza against one wall. The desk was piled high with papers, but the credenza was neatly organized. A few plants in pots added a touch of life to the room.

It had been locked for a few months during its vacancy but had now been tidied up.

Placing a box of personal belongings on the desk, Chu Zhichen thought that since there was a secretary's office, Xiang Mingzhang must have had a secretary, even though Chu had never seen one in the company.

Passing by the door, Xiang Mingzhang noticed him and cast a brief glance. Sensing this, Chu Zhichen intuitively followed him and caught up to his stride, entering the president's office.

The room, which had remained closed throughout the weekend, felt somewhat stuffy. Xiang Mingzhang pressed a few buttons on an electronic touch screen mounted on the wall, simultaneously activating the blackout curtain and ventilation system, while lowering the air conditioner by three degrees.

Chu Zhichen recalled this little habit and seized the opportunity to inform, "The onboarding process has been completed."

Xiang Mingzhang was always serious and aloof in the company. He had no intention of wasting time on formalities, so he issued a direct order: "Notify the B project team and schedule a meeting for ten minutes from now."

"Okay," Chu Zhichen responded without requiring further clarification, immediately assuming work mode, prepared to depart.

However, Xiang Mingzhang cleared his throat.

Pausing in his tracks, Chu Zhichen realized that since he was here, he should commit to performing his duties diligently.

Adopting the tone of a secretary, he asked, "Mr. Xiang, is there anything else?"

Xiang Mingzhang requested, "Coffee."

Chu Zhichen proceeded to the pantry to prepare a cup of black coffee. Based on his previous observations, Xiang Mingzhang preferred it unsweetened and without milk, and Chu Zhichen took note of such preferences when delivering it to the office.

With the office door closed, Xiang Mingzhang took a sip of the coffee. Half a month ago, he could have never fathomed that one day he would have Chu Zhichen serving as his secretary.