CD's Guidance

Knocks* *Knock*

"Come in" Mo Zheng Yuan orders.

"Good Morning Mr. Chairman. How may I help you?" Ruxi greets him respectfully. Ning Ruxi is a 28 years old successful woman. She worked in this company for almost 9 years. Although she is mature for her age, she is amiable and friendly with others. She is pretty, smart, and independent. She is still single, she is looking for her Mr. right which never crossed the path with her but she is hopeful that one day she will her better half.

"She's my daughter, Shi Lian. I want you to train her and make her capable to run this company," Zheng Yuan tells her in his serious tone.

"Excuse me, sir? May I ask what do you mean by 'run this company'?" Ruxi asks curiously. She has devoted all her soul to this company and be the best in her work. Her works are exquisite. She can be intimidating when she is engrossed in her work.

"Shi Lian will be your future chairman…cough…cough…" his health is not in a good state and with all this work he can't even have a good rest.

"Father, here, have some water" Shi Lian instantly gets up and offers a glass of water to her father. He holds the glass and sips some water. Ruxi is worried about his health so she resisted asking further questions.

"Okay chairman, as you say. I'll bring out the best in her" Ruxi says confidently looking at Shi Lian with a smile. Shi Lian gives her a small smile in return.

"Good. You only have 3 months in your hand" Zheng Yuan informs her. Shi Lian gasp; she has no idea what her father will say next.

'Why am I unaware of what I will do?' Shi Lian thought. Mo Zheng Yuan gestures Zhang Hao to bring his ear near him; he speaks something in his ear and Zhang Hao just nods. Both women are curious to know what they are discussing.

"Ruxi, within these 3 months, young miss should be capable enough. Here are some documents prepared by the Chairman. Go through it. Shi Lian is under your responsibility" Zhang Hao explains.

"Yes, I won't disappoint you sir!" she apprises bowing to him.

Mo Zheng Yuan asks Ruxi and his daughter to start with this today itself. They both take their leave and Zhang Hao continues his work, providing updates on the company. the company is in huge crises, if it doesn't get help it will go bankrupt within six months. Mo Zheng Yuan has put all his hopes on Shi Lian but if she does not succeed, the company will be devastated. His brothers are all eying on the Chairman's position as Mo Zheng Yuan's health is not in a good state. He cannot let his brothers covet it no matter what; he does not have any son but that isn't any problem for him. He believes his daughter is far more than capable of running this company and after she arrived from America, she has also changed; her personality and her aura are different than they used to. She has that charm, that confidence of being a Chairman of the company.

Meanwhile, Ruxi has assigned different tasks for Shi Lian. She is excited to teach Shi Lian and see what she is capable of, as a Chairman's daughter. "So you graduated recently?" she asks her while sipping her dark coffee.

"Yes, just a day before coming here," Shi Lian answers.

"Are you nervous?" she asks arching one eyebrow at her.

"A little to be honest but I am not afraid," Shi Lian replies with a smile.

"You never worked in a company before, how will you adjust here? Are you confident enough that you will pass this?" Ruxi interrogates her like a police officer.

To that Shi Lian smirks and says, "It's true that I never worked in a company before. I never wanted to work in this company in the first place but you know, you must have heard of the saying 'when life gives you a lemon, make lemonade'; that's what I am going to do. I have allowed proving myself what I am capable of and whatnot, so I will do my best and….about passing this test, I can't predict the future but I won't disappoint you either."

Ruxi is impressed by Shi Lian's wit and the way she talks and now she is feeling more confident that this will work.

"As your mentor, don't disappoint me," Ruxi smiles and stretched her hand forward for a handshake from Shi Lian. Shi Lian feels satisfied from the inside and forwards her hand too.

"Let's get to business then," Ruxi announces and she starts telling the fundamentals of the company and other kinds of stuff.

After working for over 6 hours, Ruxi tells Shi Lian that they will continue tomorrow. When Shi Lian sees the company members striding and walking to the exit, she realizes that it is the ending time.

"You worked well today but you need to focus more on this area," Ruxi tells her pointing to the mistakes she made.

"I will work on it," Shi Lian apologizes. Ruxi dismisses her and Shi Lian goes straight to the Chairman's office to find her father. She has been working with Ruxi in the Vice- President office, which is the biggest office in this company and also the one Ruxi is proud of. Shitakes the elevator and click on the floor number heading inside.

She reaches outside the office where the secretary is packing her bags to leave.

"Excuse me, is Mr. Chairman inside?" Shi Lian asks her politely.

The secretary is a nice girl and she answers her, "Yes, he is. May I know who you are?" Shi Lian thinks before answering her.

'Should I tell I am his daughter or the future chairman? No…..that would be exaggerating. She will think I am bluffing,' she thinks. "You will know soon," Shi Lian says in mysterious humor and walks inside the office. The secretary is confused about what she just said. After thinking for a while, she is not able to get any answers so she packs her bag and leaves.

"Father! It's time to go home," Shi Lian tells him, a little louder than her usual voice.

"How was your day Shi? Was that hard for you?" he asks. Mo Zheng Yuan smiles as he sees his daughter coming towards him.

"It was interesting. It wasn't hard at all. Ruxi sis is a great mentor," she says with a smile even though she is tired of working for hours. Zhang Hao is sitting beside the Chairman's desk; he looks up and greets Shi Lian politely.

"We should get going by now," she tells both of them. Mo Zheng Yuan does not leave this early; he has been working overtime due to the recent company's issues.

"I still have some documents to sign, You can go first, Zhang Hao will take you," he tells her assertively. Looking at her father's face, she is bound to say no to this. His face is pale and dark circles around his eyes, she can't let him work like this and ignore his health.

"No father. You are going with me, right now," she orders him lightly. Zhang Hao looks surprised, he is getting surprises from Shi Lian lately.

"Shi, I know you are worried about my health but the company needs me too. I will come right after I complete signing these documents," he explains but stubborn Shi Lian is set to take her father with her.

"As the future Chairman of this company, it's my order that you are going with me now," Shi Lian orders in an authoritative tone, which amuses her father and Zhang Hao. They both look at each other and share a laugh of amusement.

"Alright then, let's go Miss Chairman," he says humorously and Shi Lian smiles. The three of them walk out of the office, takes the elevator, and reach the lowest floor.

Mo Zheng Yuan and Shi Lian wait while Zhang Hao goes to fetch the car. Zhang Hao arrives with the car; he steps outside and opens the passenger door for the Chairman and Shi Lian. After they hop inside, Zhang Hao closes the door and goes to the front door as a driver.

It takes half an hour to reach home from the company. Shi Lian invites her Hao uncle to come for dinner but Zhang Hao refuses politely saying he has work to do and his wife already called him twice to come home soon. With that Zhang Hao left and Shi Lian along with her father head inside the house.

"Mother! We are home!" Shi Lian exclaims walking inside the great hall. The servants were preparing the dining table managed by Nanny Zhang. Hearing Shi Lian's voice, Nanny Zhang instantly goes upstairs to call Mo Sha Sha.

"Father, have a seat. I'll call mother" Shi Lian says and run upstairs to look for her mother. Mo Sha Sha is already on her way to come when she sees Shi Lian, she smiles brightly seeing her daughter and walks a little faster. Shi Lian walks up to her and hugs her tightly.

"Were you sleeping, mother?" she asks.

"No sweetheart, I was reading a book," Mo Sha Sha answers her with a sweet smile.

"How was your experience at the company? Are you feeling tired?" her mother asks worriedly.

"I had a great day today. I am all okay mother" she assures her.

"That's good to hear" Mo Sha Sha smiles. "I am a very hungry mother, shall we go down?" Shi Lian says. Her mother nods and they head down to have dinner.