The reception area was manned by two female receptionists, both with delicate makeup. Xia You noticed that, from the moment she entered, there were no security personnel to be seen—just high-definition surveillance cameras mounted in every corner. Anyone entering was recorded by the cameras, so everyone needed to act with caution.
"Hello, I’m here to apply for the ’Princess’ position," Xia You pointed to a recruitment notice placed next to the reception desk.
The most eye-catching thing about Xia You was her ultra-short hair. One of the receptionists glanced at her and regretfully said, "I’m sorry, miss, you don’t meet the employment standards of our company," she also pointed to the "long hair" requirement listed on the recruitment notice.
Golden Splendor’s Princesses and Young Masters were respectively geared towards male and female clients. Most male clients preferred long-haired, pure-looking college girls, and Xia You, it seemed, lacked that kind of allure.
"How about you contact your manager first," Xia You wasn’t discouraged, just flashed a smile and softly inquired.
The two female receptionists glanced at each other and then simultaneously looked towards a camera facing the reception desk. They had dealt with difficult applicants before, but Xia You didn’t seem like the type to make a scene with a tantrum.
After she finished speaking, she sat down on a nearby reception sofa, casually picked up a few pages of the newspaper, and began to browse through them.
Several cameras were installed around the sofa, but Xia You didn’t feel the slightest discomfort of being watched.
In the manager’s office, a man in his thirties also noticed Xia You’s job application. He observed her profile, her ultra-short hair dyed coffee brown, a simple crop top revealing her navel, and shorts so short they nearly reached her upper thighs.
When she sat down, an eye-catching tattoo was visible on her chest, and a portion of her waist was revealed, the lines taut, not an ounce of excess flesh.
Compared to the standard hiring criteria of Golden Splendor, this female applicant indeed was a mismatch.
However, disregarding the long hair requirement, the manager dove into the surveillance footage. He noted the sparkling earring on Xia You’s ear. Her skin was very white, her chin delicate. Such a woman, even placed among the beauties of Golden Splendor, would attract attention.
"Accustomed to eating red meat, having a piece of white meat occasionally isn’t bad," the manager thought and informed the reception desk to let Xia You come in.
Xia You was unexpectedly told to proceed inside, it seems following Mo Xixi’s advice was the right choice. Her hair was dyed just the night before, and both the ear piercing and her sassy street-girl ensemble were Mo Xixi’s doing.
As she entered the manager’s office, a clear voice rang out behind her, "Hello, I’m here to apply for a liqueur promoter." Mo Xixi was already standing at the reception, chatting with the two female receptionists.
When she entered the manager’s office, she was greeted by the mingled scent of tobacco and alcohol. Xia You took a deep breath and walked in.
Unlike the luxurious setting outside adorned with white marble, the manager’s office was much simpler—a desk about one and a half meters long, two cabinets filled with various alcoholic drinks, and windows half-open with dark curtains, all gave the room a shadowy yet tidy appearance.
As Xia You went in, she automatically closed the door behind her. This action pleased the Golden Splendor’s manager. Many who came to Golden Splendor for job interviews, having heard the rumors and messages outside, considered this place a den of iniquity where caution was imperative—to the extent of keeping the office door open, fearing unexpected incidents.
Wanting to maintain a facade of chastity while also playing the harlot, is that possible? The manager gestured for her to sit down. Xia You took a seat, relaxed, handed over her CV, and revealed a smile.
"Xia You, graduated from C University. Twenty-two years old, specialized in secretarial studies. As far as I know, it shouldn’t be too hard to find work with your degree." The secretarial specialty from C University is well-regarded nationwide; landing a job in multinational corporations or state-owned enterprises is fairly manageable. From a purely job-seeking standpoint, this applicant named Xia You didn’t need to step foot in a dubious establishment like Golden Splendor.
"I need money to buy a house for my family. My brother got into trouble, and we can no longer live in our previous home," Xia You pulled out a house transfer contract. This contract was recently provided to her by a real estate agent. The address and price listed were all real, only with genuine information could one be more persuasive.
The underworld connections of Simon were always a burden for the Xia Family. Only this time, it came in handy. Even if someone from Golden Splendor went to investigate on Qianze Street, the information collected would be similar to the contract now on the desk.
After special handling by the National Security Department, Xia You was now employed as a secretary in a large private enterprise. Recently fired by her boss over salary issues, she was temporarily unemployed at home. Looking into it, there shouldn’t be much of a problem.
"Hum a few bars for me to listen," the manager took only a cursory glance at the material, intending to have someone further investigate its authenticity.
Xia You took a quick look at the office’s furnishings and casually started to hum, and as she did, the manager couldn’t help furrowing his brow. (To be continued. If you like this work, I welcome you to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation tickets, monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)