Has His BOSS Suddenly Developed Emotional Intelligence?

The morning meeting had concluded. Now, in the office of the Design Director, Gu Pianpian took out her personal laptop, preparing to review the upcoming projects the design department was planning.

"Director Gu," Jing Xiu knocked on the door and entered without waiting for her approval.

Gu Pianpian, without lifting her head, responded curtly, "Knock at the door first."

Her voice was cold and deep, dripping with sarcasm. If a man lacked manners like this, she would not be polite—it would be an insult to herself.

Gu Pianpian's firmness left Jing Xiu somewhat bewildered. Although she held the position of Design Director, she was still a newcomer in the design department. Meanwhile, Jing Xiu had been a veteran in the department for decades. He initially assumed that one of Gu Pianpian's first moves upon taking office would be to connect with him, to gain insight into her new colleagues.