Chapter 56 Arrival

Li Ya was completely absorbed in the thrilling plot of the television drama, watching it with such rapt attention that she was entirely lost to her surroundings.

Suddenly, a KFC bucket emitting an enticing aroma was gently placed on her desk.

This unexpected movement instantly jerked her back from the fictional world, and Li Ya instinctively looked up.

Recognizing the visitor, she softly called out:
"Uncle Wu."

Wu Wenbin offered a slight nod of acknowledgment, a warm and amiable smile playing on his lips as he asked with concern:
"Would you mind having this for lunch?"

Li Ya’s gaze naturally drifted toward the mouth-watering bucket, and a pang of regret arose in her heart.

Had she known, she wouldn't have eaten so many snacks; right now, she wasn't hungry at all.

"Uncle Wu, did my brother order this delivery?" she asked with a puzzled expression.

"No, I bought it for you. Don't be polite, go ahead and eat."

"I can't do that!"

Li Ya resolutely shook her head, picked up her phone from the desk, and insisted on transferring money to Uncle Wu.

"Uncle Wu, I've transferred the money to you. You simply must accept it, or my brother will really scold me when he finds out."

Seeing the serious expression on the boss's younger sister, Wu Wenbin knew it was useless to argue further. With a helpless nod, he said:
"Very well."

"I'll accept it then."

After a brief pause, he added, "I'll have the receptionist bring you a blanket in a moment so you can take a nap this afternoon.
The boss said he would arrive today, though he didn't specify the exact time."

"Okay~~~"
A radiant smile bloomed on Li Ya's face as she excitedly replied, "Thank you, Uncle Wu."

As the office door slowly closed, Li Ya's gaze refocused on the bucket, and she instantly found the potato chips she had been enjoying just moments ago completely flavorless.

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At a little past three in the afternoon, Li Ping'an boarded a high-speed train from Beijing and sped all the way, arriving smoothly in Luzhou.

Following the directions on his mobile navigation app, Li Ping'an located Building No. 3 of the High-Tech Industrial Park.

Stepping into the elevator, as it slowly ascended, his mind was filled with anticipation and curiosity regarding the company's current state.

When the elevator doors chimed and opened, Li Ping'an immediately caught sight of the striking and brand-new sign for Wisdom Cube Technology Co., Ltd.

There were also a few congratulatory flower baskets by the entrance.

The receptionist at the front desk had received a reminder from Director Wu earlier that morning, knowing that the boss would be visiting the company today.

Having seen a photo of the boss provided by Director Wu, the young woman—who had just graduated from college this year—couldn't help feeling a bit nervous and uneasy when she saw Li Ping'an stepping out of the elevator.

"Bo... Boss, hello," she greeted him with a stutter.

Hearing her voice, Li Ping'an turned his head slightly toward the front desk, wearing a warm smile as he nodded politely in response:
"Hello."

The young woman stepping out from behind the counter looked visibly restrained and uneasy as she formally made a gesture welcoming Li Ping'an.

"Boss... I'll take you to Director Wu," she said cautiously.

Li Ping'an gave a gentle wave of his hand, his tone easygoing as he replied:
"There's no need, I can find him myself.
Don't be nervous. Never underestimate the front desk position; as long as you work hard and stick with the company, your future prospects will be quite promising."

"O... okay."
The young woman nodded with a look of immense relief.

Seeing the boss walk into the office area, she hurriedly sent a message to Director Wu to inform him that the boss had arrived.

This office space of over five hundred square meters was neither large nor small.

The employees, busy at their tasks, saw Li Ping'an carrying a laptop backpack with a youthful and innocent look about him—the absolute spitting image of a fresh college graduate.

Subconsciously, they assumed he was a job seeker coming in for an interview, so no one stepped forward to greet him.

It wasn't until Wu Wenbin walked briskly out of his office with a beaming smile, speaking with overflowing enthusiasm, that the silence was broken:
"Boss, you've finally arrived."

This shout instantly shattered the previous calm of the office.

For a moment, the busy employees all halted their work, lifted their heads, and stared at Li Ping'an in utter astonishment.

Clearly, they had no prior knowledge that the boss would arrive at this moment, let alone that this ordinary-looking college student before them was actually the owner of the company.

After all, Li Ping'an's attire was simply too misleading; anyone would make that mistake at first glance.

Clap~~~ Clap~~~ Clap~~~

Wu Wenbin vigorously clapped his hands to signal everyone to stop working, and solemnly introduced:
"The gentleman beside me is the founder of our Wisdom Cube Technology Co., Ltd., Mr. Li Ping'an."

"Let's welcome him."

A round of warm applause immediately echoed through the office.

After the applause subsided, Li Ping'an wore a smile and spoke in a cordial tone:
"You all are young people just like me, and I assume you, like me, prefer to be straightforward.
So, I won't waste words. Director Wu should have already told you everything that needs to be said.
I'll just say this: work hard, and there will be year-end bonuses at the end of this year, along with full annual leave for everyone who has completed a full year of service."

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Entering Wu Wenbin's office, Li Ping'an gently set down his laptop bag, glanced around the room, and asked:
"How come I don't see my sister?"

Li Ping'an inwardly wondered why, given the loud commotion outside just now, the girl hadn't come out upon hearing his voice.

Wu Wenbin, who had just poured a cup of tea for Li Ping'an, gave a couple of light coughs and smiled in explanation: "She's in your office.
She must have fallen asleep."

Li Ping'an nodded thoughtfully, intending to go check on her in a moment.

Seeing the boss take a sip of tea, Wu Wenbin began to report methodically on the company's overall current status.

After listening to the detailed report, Li Ping'an slowly set down his teacup and spoke:
"In a while, the company's headquarters design team will be coming down from Beijing.
Make sure you coordinate with them properly when the time comes to ensure everything goes smoothly.
Also, our accountant, Wu Qian, will be arriving in a few days. Did you reserve the employee ID numbers I asked you to keep?"

Wu Wenbin nodded quickly:
"Yes, I did. Aside from yours and mine, employee IDs from 003 to 010 are all reserved."

"That's fine."
"As for the rest, arrange them as you see fit."

Stepping out of Wu Wenbin's office, Li Ping'an walked with light steps and gently pushed open the door to his own office.

The sight that greeted him the moment he opened the door left him amused.

His younger sister, Li Ya, was sprawled out haphazardly in the executive chair, her head tilted slightly back, fast asleep, with what seemed to be a faint, lingering smile at the corners of her mouth.

Who knew what pleasant dreams the girl was having.

Looking at the desk, untidy trash was scattered about, and the prominent KFC bucket stood out with striking clarity.

Li Ping'an's mouth twitched slightly as he silently sighed to himself:
Goodness, she even has a KFC bucket. Her life is far more carefree and leisurely than his.

Yet... wasn't this precisely the motivation behind his hard work?

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