44 A Promotion and a Raise (1/2)

Liu Yue's leaving did not change much in the office. Other than the discursive voices on the day of her leaving, no one else mentioned her after.

While Liu Yue's leaving made little impact on the company, it had a rather large influence on Pei Ge's world.

From a small assistant in the background with jobs that had low requirements, she took over Liu Yue's position and became Yang Aoyun's mentee. Simply put, she was promoted to Yang Aoyun's assistant in the Planning Department.

Following her transfer, Pei Ge's salary increased by $1500.

”Ge Ge, convert this document to a PPT format for me.”

”Sure.” Pei Ge nodded her head as she received the file from Yang Aoyun.

Seeing the standing Pei Ge's straightforward attitude, Yang Aoyun smilingly said, ”CEO Ji is very pleased with the recent meeting documents you've prepared.”

”...” Pei Ge blinked her eyes as her heart started beating fast.

”I want you to join me in this afternoon's meeting. Prepare well,” Yang Aoyun kindly ordered with a smile.

Although Yang Aoyun felt angry at Pei Ge when she first learned of the incident, at her good friend's advice, she decided to give Pei Ge a second chance.

That decision did not give Yang Aoyun any regrets.

This no-nonsense woman had strong working capabilities and, from the work she had submitted so far, one could tell that she was very diligent and constantly improving.

Thus, slowly, she began to rely on and have a positive impression of her.

”Director, can – can I be excused from this meeting?” Pei Ge asked weakly, her face had an expression of bitterness.

Yang Aoyun frowned and replied firmly, ”No can do. The CEO even mentioned you in the previous meeting, so you will have to go this time.”

This assistant of hers was good at everything except for one, and that flaw was fatal in the corporate world.

That flaw was her fear of the company's big boss. Like a mouse at the sight of a cat, she was deathly afraid of him.

When she initially heard of this from her good friend, Yang Aoyun did not take it to heart. However, after Pei Ge became her assistant, Yang Aoyun came to know the meaning of someone truly fearing their company's big boss.

Each time there was a company meeting, as long as the CEO was also attending, Pei Ge would find an excuse to miss it.

If not for Pei Ge's strong working capabilities, Yang Aoyun would definitely fire her from the company or, at least, from her department.

”Ah... Why would the CEO mention me?” Pei Ge asked with plea in her voice as she became filled with dark thoughts.

”Of course, it's because of your capabilities!” Yang Aoyun could not understand this. While every female employee was dying to interact with the CEO, Pei Ge was striving hard to remain invisible and far from his sight.

If not for the fact that the company's big boss had especially mentioned her, Yang Aoyun would not force Pei Ge to attend this meeting.

Seeing the resolute look on Yang Aoyun's face, Pei Ge knew that she could not avoid attending the meeting this time. Pei Ge pursed her lips and rolled her eyes. She was just thinking of messing her hair to resemble a chicken coop when Yang Aoyun effectively put a stop to it.

”Take care of your appearance for the meeting, and don't let me here CEO Ji criticize your image like last time.”

Seeing Pei Ge's miserable look, Yang Aoyun merely laughed and continued, ”The CEO is actually a nice person and not at all the terror that you paint him as, so don't be scared of him.”

”...” I'm not scared of him! I just don't want that annoying person to recognize me!

”Do your makeup for the afternoon meeting and give the CEO a good impression of you.”

Eh?! Pei Ge's eyes widened and then suddenly sparkled. Makeup?

A plan took shape in her mind in that instant, and the corners of her mouth curled up in a smile.