The Scheming Ex-Husband's Courtship
Chapter 168 - 164: Does Miss Gu Have Someone She Likes?

Chapter 168: Chapter 164: Does Miss Gu Have Someone She Likes?

Gu Qili sat down somewhat nervously, seeing Mu Shuoqian, the confidence she had scarcely built was beginning to fluctuate.

She sat up straight, honestly and dare not let her gaze drift in his direction.

"Is it Gu Qili?" Li Xiangtian asked routinely, not noticing his CEO’s wolf-like gaze.

"Let me ask," Qi Meihui suddenly interjected sharply, cutting off Li Xiangtian. In this interview, Li Xiangtian was the chief examiner, and Qi Meihui was only there to offer opinions. Her sudden demand to take over wasn’t met with any objections, and with a nod from Li Xiangtian, he fell silent.

At the sound, Mu Shuoqian’s gaze shifted coldly over, his penetrating eyes turning into a sharp, bone-chilling fierceness, causing Qi Meihui to shiver involuntarily, realizing that Mu Shuoqian was warning her.

However, Qi Meihui had not gotten over the setback from Gu Qili last time and had a grievance in her heart. She didn’t want to hire her into her department at all. Despite Mu Shuoqian’s intimidating glance making her anxious, she still asked bluntly: "Miss Gu, have you worked elsewhere before?"

Gu Qili, not knowing the reason, looked towards her, and upon receiving her provocative gaze, vaguely understood something.

"I haven’t graduated yet," she didn’t directly answer Qi Meihui’s question.

Qi Meihui snorted coldly, "From what I understand, Miss Gu has done some indecent work before, and our French Restaurant is a high-class place. If we have someone like Miss Gu serving, I fear..."

"Miss Gu, how old are you this year?" Qi Meihui hadn’t finished speaking when a magnetically rich male voice suddenly cut her off. Although she harbored dissatisfaction, she could only glare at him twice and said with conviction, "President."

Mu Shuoqian seemed as if he had not heard, holding a resume in his hand which he never let go, his tone casual as if chatting about family matters.

Gu Qili paused for a moment, but quickly responded, "Twenty-two years old."

"Hmm, quite young," Mu Shuoqian nodded, flipping through a page of the resume, "What are Miss Gu’s hobbies?"

"I actually have many hobbies, but I have given them up due to my studies being too busy."

"Do you like horse riding?"

"I do."

Li Xiangtian was somewhat flabbergasted. Is the president sure he is conducting a job interview and not on a date? What kind of questions are these?

"Does Miss Gu have someone she likes?" Mu Shuoqian looked at her, his tone seemingly nonchalant and teasing, yet his gaze solidified in an instant.

A flock of crows flew over Li Xiangtian’s head; was this turning more and more into a match-making session? Didn’t the president hate women the most?

Gu Qili thought for a moment, not avoiding his gaze, and earnestly answered, "I do."

He nodded again, appearing very satisfied with her answer.

Qi Meihui, unable to bear it any longer, protested discontentedly, "President, I feel your questions are irrelevant to this interview."

Mu Shuoqian completely ignored her, continuing to indulge in his questioning, "Do you like him a lot?"

Gu Qili bit her lip, dissatisfied not only with Qi Meihui but also with these questions. What are all these for?

Her face turned slightly red, and this time she avoided his gaze, "Does this have anything to do with the job?"

Mu Shuoqian didn’t feel ashamed for mixing personal matters with official business. On the contrary, he seemed immersed in thought, his index finger curled up and tapped lightly on the table, "If Miss Gu is dedicated in love, I think the chances of employment would be higher."

Li Xiangtian was utterly dumbfounded and secretly wiped sweat from his brow.

Hey, Mr. President, the young lady has admitted she likes someone, are you trying to pursue her nonetheless?

Gu Qili knew he was pressuring her again, deliberately threatening her over work. With no other choice, she had to say, "Very much so."

After speaking, she looked at him earnestly, as if seeking an answer, "I just don’t know whether he likes me back."

Mu Shuoqian paused for a moment, but quickly closed the resume and stood up, addressing Li Xiangtian, who still hadn’t recovered from his surprise, "She’s hired, have her start the paperwork."

After walking a few steps, he suddenly shook the resume in his hand, "I’ll take this back for further investigation."

Li Xiangtian nodded vigorously, lacking any other response than to nod repeatedly.

Investigating? What is there to investigate in the resume of a mere waitress, and moreover, does such a trivial matter require the personal attention of the president himself?

Moreover, without asking any substantive questions, he hired her just like that; even he felt that this favoritism was a bit too blatant. This was definitely not the president’s style.