Baiyue...?
Bai...
Fang Ruoye shook her head, dispersing the connection in a flash.
There could not be so many coincidences, one after another.
By chance, Fang Ruoye graduated from college with a degree in hospitality. She had been wanting to work in line with her major, but at that time, Jiang Wei coaxed her into joining his company.
Even now, her career interests remained the same. But with two other job offers in line, one from Jiang Wei and one from Jiang Yue, how could she blatantly ignore them and choose this third job offer, made by someone she no longer remembered?
With a heavy heart, Fang Ruoye clicked the reply button and began composing a polite rejection mail.
But then, her phone began to vibrate. The screen displayed a phone call from her grandmother.
Fang Ruoye quickly picked up.
"Hello, Grandmother?"
"Ruoye, my dear. Have you received the job offer?" Grandma Jiang's vibrant and lively voice was heard from the other side.
"Yes, I have. Thank you, Grandma, I will decide between either Phoenix Trading International or Longyue Entertainment after I meet their recruiters tomorrow."
"What Phoenix Trading International? What Longyue Entertainment?" Grandma Jiang sounded displeased. "I am referring to the one made by Baiyue Hotel and Resort!"
"..."
Unexpectedly, the job offer at Baiyue Hotel and Resort did not come from any other unknown member of the Jiang family but from Grandma Jiang herself!
"Grandma, it was you???"
Fang Ruoye held the phone with both hands, her eyes turning as round as the moon.
Hearing the surprise in Fang Ruoye's voice, Grandma Jiang began to cackle happily.
"What is it? Are you surprised? Do you think that your cousins are the only ones who can pull tricks like these from behind the curtain? The scope of my connections far exceeds those of your cousins altogether!"
Fang Ruoye could not help but marvel. Her grandmother was truly powerful!
"Grandma, how did you know that I have always wanted to work in hotels and resorts?"
"How can I not know? Ever since you were a child, you have loved spending your time in luxurious hotels. I still remember when you said that you wanted to be a hotel receptionist when you grew up."
"Grandma, no one understands me more than you~"
"Of course, silly girl. In that case, you need to make good use of this opportunity! Now that you are free from your useless husband, you must walk toward your bright future!"
"Yes, Grandma, I will! But what about Brother Wei and Brother Yue..."
Fang Ruoye knew that her three cousins would support her no matter what, but she hated to disappoint them.
"Let me take care of your Brother Wei and Brother Yue," the powerful grandmother said. "They will not have any objection against your taking that job offer, I assure you."
Fang Ruoye's lips curled into a smile.
"In that case, Grandma, I can only thank you again and again."
After she ended the call, Fang Ruoye returned to Lan Ziwei's email. This time, though, instead of a rejection mail, she sent out a confirmation mail.
Lan Ziwei and Fang Ruoye quickly added each other on WeChat, and they agreed to meet in two days, after Fang Ruoye dropped Luo Xianxian at the Golden Dragon Academy.
Of the many resort hotels that belonged to the Baiyue Hotel and Resort chain, they agreed to meet in the best one in the country, a countryside retreat flanked by majestic mountains and the deep blue sea.
As soon as Fang Ruoye arrived, she was greeted by the concierge in person.
"Miss Fang, Madam Bai has been waiting for you in the conference room. Please allow me to lead you to her."
Madam Bai.
Bai again.
Fang Ruoye's heart skipped a beat.
"Sir, you are mistaken," she said. "The person I have an appointment with is not Madam Bai but Madam Lan..."
The concierge looked confused for a while, but he broke into a smile when it dawned on him.
"Oh, Miss Fang, you are mistaken. Madam Bai's maiden surname is indeed Lan, but she is our Bai family's madam."
"... In that case, please lead me to her, Sir..."
The person waiting for Fang Ruoye in the conference room was indeed none other than Lan Ziwei. She was a very beautiful woman with a kind smile and a graceful demeanor.
"Miss Fang, it is very nice to meet you."
"The pleasure is all mine, Madam Bai."
Lan Ziwei's lips curved into a knowing smile when Fang Ruoye referred to her as Madam Bai and not Madam Lan.
They shook hands and took their seats at the hotel's Emerald Garden Restaurant.
"I understand that you have a degree in hospitality."
"That is correct."
"This hotel is a premier destination for romantic escapes nationwide. Our rooms are specifically designed to cater to couples celebrating honeymoons and anniversaries."
Madam Bai took Fang Ruoye around the hotel, showing her the entire property. Purely a haven of elegance, it spanned from its opulent lobby to the breathtaking penthouse suites.
The Baiyue Hotel and Resort offered a curated selection of amenities designed for unparalleled guest comfort, including expansive sports fields, an elegant social lounge, a movie theater, a vibrant games lounge, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and a delightful outdoor playground for toddlers.
Its swimming pool area, with a lot of lounge chairs artfully arranged around the pools to provide utmost comfort for the visitors, featured three distinct pools of varying depths.
Beyond the meticulously landscaped inner and outer gardens, guests were cordially invited to enjoy the breathtaking scenery from the exclusive rooftop sanctuary, where suspended walkways gracefully linked the resort's three wings.
Just beyond the manicured grounds lay the pristine beach, ideal for tranquil morning strolls and sun-kissed afternoon ambles. For the ultimate romantic indulgence, couples could arrange private dining experiences directly on the sands.
The more Fang Ruoye saw, the less confident she became. She had only a degree but no work experience in her pocket. She could not think about any fitting position for herself in this amazing property, save for the receptionist position.
But then Madam Bai actually turned to look at her and said, "All of this will be under your sole control from now on. Now, let us talk about your salary package."