Chapter 402: Chapter 391: Qiao Jing’s Favoritism Towards Zhan Nanqing Chapter 402: Chapter 391: Qiao Jing’s Favoritism Towards Zhan Nanqing Qiao Jing did not answer Zhan Nanqing again, focusing on her work.
Just as Qiao Jing was about to go for lunch, Zhan Nanqing followed her and suggested they eat out together.
She glanced at the time and agreed without hesitation.
By the time the two finished lunch and returned, it was just the time for the second round of interviews.
Zhan Nanqing, clinging to Qiao Jing’s arm, was still brooding over the message she had seen in the group chat yesterday.
“Qiao Jing, do you think your former colleague will come today?”
Qiao Jing felt somewhat helpless and glanced sideways at her.
“Why are you more excited than I am?”
Zhan Nanqing pursed her lips.
“I’m just asking, a bit curious, that’s all.”
As Zhan Nanqing was thinking this, a somewhat deep and neutral female voice sounded behind them.
“Qiao Jing? What are you doing here?”
Qiao Jing and Zhan Nanqing both stopped in their tracks.
Zhan Nanqing didn’t recognize the owner of this voice, but Qiao Jing did.
It was none other than Gao Lihong, who had been overly ostentatious in the group chat yesterday.
Qiao Jing slowly turned around and faced Gao Lihong.
“Is there something you want?”
Although she knew today was the second round of interviews, she hadn’t expected to run into her.
Zhan Nanqing sized up the woman in the business suit and glasses before her.
A good figure, but in comparison to Qiao Jing, worlds apart.
If she wasn’t mistaken, this woman was probably Gao Lihong.
Gao Lihong stood with her arms crossed, her face full of disdain.
“Huh, you actually work at Professor Qiao’s research institute?”
It seemed that what another professor had said in the group chat yesterday was true, Qiao Jing did indeed work at the research institute.
The more she thought about it, the more furious she felt, always sensing that she was a notch below Qiao Jing!
Previously, at Agricultural University, Qiao Jing had stolen her limelight, and now she had even joined Professor Qiao’s research institute ahead of her?
Could it be that Qiao Jing now also had the capability?
Qiao Jing did not intend to deal with Gao Lihong and was ready to return to the research institute with Zhan Nanqing to continue working.
Gao Lihong, seeing Qiao Jing’s intention to leave, quickly stepped forward in her high heels and blocked their way.
“You’re still the same as before, always acting so high and mighty, aren’t you?”
She paused, glanced at the entrance to the research institute, and then spoke.
“So what if you joined Professor Qiao’s research institute before I did? Through my efforts over these years, my level is not what it used to be. My professional knowledge is definitely not less than yours now, and my abilities are stronger.”
“This time, I will definitely trample you underfoot and let you know that I am the top talent from Agricultural University, not you.”
Listening to Gao Lihong say such juvenile words, Qiao Jing found it somewhat boring.
She casually glanced at Gao Lihong, her red lips slightly parting as she slowly uttered one word.
Having said that, she walked straight into the research institute with Zhan Nanqing.
Zhan Nanqing hadn’t had the chance to speak up for Qiao Jing before she was led inside; she looked back at Gao Lihong.
She noticed that the other woman’s face looked terribly upset, stomping in frustration on the spot.
That made her quite pleased, and she leaned in close to Qiao Jing.
“Qiao Jing, do you want to look back at Gao Lihong’s face? It’s colorful as a palette!”
Qiao Jing grew increasingly helpless.
“Don’t mind her, just focus on your work.”
The two figures gradually drifted away, disappearing from Gao Lihong’s view.
Gao Lihong’s eyes blazed with rage. Remembering that she was there for an interview and could enter, she quickly followed them.
By the time she caught up with the two, she found that Qiao Jing and Zhan Nanqing were still in the lobby.
Zhan Nanqing was pouring water by the water cooler, while Qiao Jing sat on the sofa waiting for her.
And the direction they were in was precisely that of the conference room designated for interviews.
Qiao Jing was flipping through some documents on the sofa when suddenly someone appeared in front of her.
Gao Lihong walked past Qiao Jing with her chin held high, exuding arrogance.
She deliberately stomped her feet harder while walking, the heels of her shoes making a loud sound against the floor, all to make her presence known.
Qiao Jing averted her gaze and paid no more attention to Gao Lihong.
Instead of wasting time talking to such a person, it was better to use that time to work.
Gao Lihong, realizing that Qiao Jing did not even glance at her, clenched her fists in anger.
The fury in her eyes threatened to burst forth as she stared unrelentingly at Qiao Jing.
But the other party completely ignored her, as if she were nothing but air!
Even though her abilities were surely stronger than Qiao Jing’s!
It was possible that Qiao Jing had sneaked in before and only then managed to secure a minor position!
Just as she thought to confront Qiao Jing, she realized the interview time was fast approaching, so she reluctantly gave up and headed towards the conference room.
Zhan Nanqing had just returned with a cup of coffee and happened to witness Gao Lihong’s haughty demeanor.
She snorted disdainfully, a look of scorn on her face.
“What sort of person is this? She really thinks she’s somebody, with her nose almost reaching the top of her head.”
She’s already so full of herself even before entering the institute. If Gao Lihong really joined the institute, wouldn’t she think she’s shoulder to shoulder with the sun?
Qiao Jing put down her documents and glanced at Zhan Nanqing.
“Do you dislike her that much?”
Zhan Nanqing frowned and replied irritably,
“Of course I do. How could I possibly not dislike her? And if she passes her interview, she’ll probably act like she’s on par with the sun.”
Qiao Jing raised an eyebrow nonchalantly and said,
“Then I’ll have her leave.”
Zhan Nanqing’s eyes widened in shock, and it took her a few seconds to process the statement.
“Didn’t you say yesterday that you wouldn’t deal with this?”
Qiao Jing smiled and didn’t respond, her gaze returning to the documents.
Zhan Nanqing hesitated for a moment before speaking up, her brows tightly knitted.
“Forget it. Our institute is looking for talent. If she truly has the capability to work at the institute, then let her stay.
We can’t just dismiss her because I don’t like her. I’m not that barbaric or tyrannical, nor do I want the institute to lose a talent.”
She truly wanted Gao Lihong to leave, but she had to consider the bigger picture and not just her own feelings.
A glint of approval flashed in Qiao Jing’s eyes as she turned to Zhan Nanqing, teasing her in a playful tone,
“Since when were you not always so barbaric and tyrannical?”
Having known Zhan Nanqing for a while now, she was familiar with her personality.
That such words came from Zhan Nanqing indicated to her that Zhan Nan had truly grown up.
Zhan Nanqing glared defiantly, ready to counter,
“What? When have I ever been like that?”
Qiao Jing revealed a faint smile and continued to tease,
“When have you not been like that?”
At least the Zhan Nanqing she knew before would never have thought about the bigger picture and considered other factors like she did now.