The next day, Yan Xixi arrived particularly early at the office. She drank some coffee and nibbled on some pastries in the company's pantry while her colleagues gradually trickled in. Everyone chatted and laughed, and they were especially polite to the newcomer. Several female colleagues were fussing over their clothes and makeup in the coatroom, chattering away.
"We have to perform well today. We absolutely mustn't leave a bad impression right from the start..."
"I heard this general manager is really something. Our Southwest Company's performance was ranked first in the group last year under his leadership..."
"More than that! Didn't you read the company's internal magazine? As of October this year, our company's performance increased by another 30 percent compared to last year, again ranking us first in the group..."
"If he weren't so impressive, how could he have become a general manager at such a young age?"
"He's still young? Is he handsome?"
