Chapter 423: Could It Be Just a Common Name?

That afternoon, Xu Yong was left utterly bewildered after receiving the most inexplicable scolding of his life.

And the worst part was, he couldn't talk back.

Because the one scolding him was Wanwan's father, his own father-in-law…

"What the heck!"

"I caused such a huge mess in Nanjiang, and even the old man didn't scold me this much…"

Xu Yong hung up the phone, sinking into deep thought, trying to figure out where things had gone wrong.

"Knock, knock."

There was a knock on the door.

"Mr. Xu, the location and time for the recruitment have been set. It's next Monday at 9 a.m. at Longze Building, Room 420," the assistant said.

"Okay, got it."

…

At Langai Hotel, after the initial screening of candidates who met the hotel's needs, the HR staff worked diligently, making phone calls to notify the candidates and preparing for the interviews.

Late at night, when the lights in the HR office went out, Xie Zhulong closed the door and, yawning, prepared to head back to the dormitory to sleep. Suddenly, a figure appeared behind him like a ghost.

"Boss?!" Xie Zhulong was startled.

The entire second floor of the office area was almost empty. Although the corridor was lit, the carpet muffled the sound, so there was no noise when someone walked.

"Boss, is there something you need?" Xie Zhulong asked cautiously.

Chen Jianhai, slightly embarrassed, said, "Brother, can I borrow a minute of your time? Do you have any interview preparation questions or answers?"

Xie Zhulong: ???

A few minutes later, Xie Zhulong handed a few sheets of paper to Chen Jianhai. "Boss, we usually ask these questions during interviews."

"During the actual interview, we'll refine certain questions based on the candidate's characteristics and the job requirements."

"See if these are helpful for you."

Chen Jianhai glanced over the papers.

"Good, very good, these will do."

Seeing Chen Jianhai so enthusiastic, Xie Zhulong hesitantly asked, "Boss, are you planning to personally participate in the interviews?"

Chen Jianhai replied, "I'm just looking into it. You should hurry back and get some rest."

As Xie Zhulong watched Chen Jianhai walk away with the interview question sheets, he returned to his room and began studying them as if preparing for an exam.

…

On Sunday night, Chen Jianhai discreetly bought a high-speed train ticket to Zaomen, planning to attend the interview the next day.

"This interview is way too early—Monday morning at 9 a.m. at Longze Building…"

"Aren't they worried about the morning rush hour traffic?"

Sitting on the train, Chen Jianhai silently criticized the company's lack of consideration for its employees.

Fortunately, Longze Building was decent, with accommodations available.

After getting off the train, Chen Jianhai booked a room at Longze Building and fell into a deep sleep.

…

Early the next morning, Chen Jianhai woke up, had breakfast in the building, and took the elevator up to the 4th floor.

As soon as the elevator doors opened, Chen Jianhai was stunned.

Wow! So many people?

The hallway was packed with young job seekers, all dressed in shirts and suits, looking sharp and professional. Some still had a slightly fresh-faced look, likely recent graduates.

Compared to them, Chen Jianhai was obviously older and dressed more maturely.

As for the overall vibe…

Though he might seem a bit silly at times, his long tenure as a boss had instilled in him a certain leadership aura.

Especially when facing strangers and not speaking, that innate sense of authority and calm control naturally emanated from him.

It was clear at a glance that he was different from the others!

Seeing Chen Jianhai step out of the elevator, a few observant individuals even sized him up, possibly wondering if he was today's main interviewer.

"Did I get tricked?"

Chen Jianhai walked into the hallway with a calm demeanor, but the more he looked around, the more he felt something was off.

Were these all recruited by the headhunting company??

These young kids… p9+???

As he pondered, he suddenly looked up.

There was a large sign on the door with eight big characters:

"Zaomen Huihuang Aquatic Products Company"

And the room number: 420.

Alright… No problem, then.

The interview information Liu Jiale gave him was for Room 408, so he needed to go further down the hall.

As Chen Jianhai walked along the corridor, he turned a corner and saw three or four people sitting on a couch waiting.

These people were about the same age as Chen Jianhai and had a similar presence, at least without such a stark contrast.

What Chen Jianhai didn't expect was to see a familiar face there.

"Liu Qinglu??!"

What was she doing here?

Chen Jianhai's pupils contracted, and a look of surprise flashed in his eyes.

But compared to him, Liu Qinglu's shock was even more intense.

"What are you doing here?!"

Liu Qinglu's voice was sharp, as if the idea of Chen Jianhai applying for a job was something utterly unimaginable.

Perhaps her reaction was too strong, and the other candidates looked over curiously.

"A headhunter called me, so I came to check it out," Chen Jianhai replied, trying to maintain a calm facade, but he was feeling incredibly awkward.

He had come out this time to enrich his life experience and see what this Binfeng Holiday Resort was all about.

But he never expected to run into someone he knew!

If word got out that he, the owner of a successful hotel chain, was applying to be a manager at another hotel…

He wouldn't be able to face anyone back home, and who knew how much Xiaolang Dabo and Wen Zifan would mock him.

However, Liu Qinglu interpreted his awkwardness as something entirely different.

"He's lying!" Liu Qinglu thought to herself, scrutinizing Chen Jianhai.

In the past six months, every move Chen Jianhai made could stir up a storm in the hotel industry.

And she knew him well enough.

For him to travel all the way to Zaomen, it had to be something serious!

Liu Qinglu's mind started racing.

"There's no way a headhunter would be stupid enough to try and recruit another hotel's owner."

"Could it be that Chen Jianhai plans to make a move on Binfeng Holiday Resort?"

Liu Qinglu frowned slightly, trying to piece together a logical chain of events.

But before she could think further, a young man came out of the room and called her name, signaling her to come in.

Chen Jianhai: "Good luck!"

Liu Qinglu: …

…

Meanwhile, inside the interview room, a man and a woman sat reviewing the candidates' information.

"Chen Jianhai? Isn't he the owner of Langai Hotel?"

The woman hesitantly underlined the name "Chen Jianhai."

"Maybe it's just a common name?" the man replied nonchalantly.