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"Look over there, that's a model of a future interstellar colony. We also participated in this joint R&D project of the group, mainly responsible for the analysis and mining of geographical and climate data after collection. For this purpose, we specifically established a university-enterprise cooperation mechanism with Southeast University..."

“Deep space exploration is the biggest driving force for future industrial development. We are currently planning to invest more R&D resources in this area. The government is also gradually opening up its technological reserves in related fields to some capable private enterprises. We can also obtain some projects through the platform of the Research and Development Institute…”

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Qian Ju was at his seat revising the data report that had been returned that morning. He rubbed his throbbing temples. He had been revising this document until the early hours of the morning, only to have it rejected again by the director this morning. The director didn't give a reason, just scolded him, and told him to check it again himself...

Qian Ju knew that this was probably forcing him to resign. However, if he resigned now, leaving before the end of his internship would likely become a stain on his resume, especially since many companies nowadays place great importance on an employee's first professional experience...

I have to grit my teeth and persevere...

Qian Ju pursed his lips, subconsciously glancing at Zhou Tao sitting not far away. At this time of day, this thinning-haired man would usually be sipping his goji berry tea, leisurely browsing the day's stock information. But today, he looked completely absorbed, not even bothering to put down his teacup. His hands were flying across the keyboard, typing away, seemingly engrossed in something…

Just then, a commotion arose ahead. Qian Ju subconsciously looked up and saw a large group of people approaching from around the corner in front of the office area. Qian Ju immediately recognized the person at the front of the group, who was smiling broadly and introducing something. It was none other than the company's CEO, President Jiang.

He was familiar with the company's CEO. Although he was just an intern, he would occasionally run into him in the elevator. Of course, this was usually the only time they might have close contact. Whenever this happened, Qian Ju would usually shrink back in the corner of the elevator, at most going up to say hello. As for President Jiang, he would usually just nod casually. Since he started his internship at the company, the two of them had never exchanged a single word.

In Qian Ju's eyes, this CEO was undoubtedly a high-ranking figure, aloof and unsmiling. He even doubted whether this CEO Jiang knew of his existence. Most likely, he didn't…

However, at this moment, he saw another side of President Jiang for the first time. He saw that President Jiang had an exaggerated smile on his face, bowed slightly, stretched out his arm to lead the way, and appeared extremely attentive.

Beside President Jiang stood a group of impeccably dressed individuals, clearly of high status. Among them were several whom Qian Ju vaguely recognized as leaders of the Research Institute. These individuals, who occasionally appeared, were always personally received by President Jiang or several vice presidents. At this moment, these powerful figures all wore smiles. This impressive entourage made the young woman surrounded by them extremely conspicuous. Anyone witnessing this scene would instinctively draw their attention to her…

In fact, at the seemingly quiet workstations where only the sound of keyboards clicking could be heard, many employees were secretly raising their heads, glancing quickly out of the corner of their eyes before looking away again. Only when they realized no one was paying attention to them would they dare to look for a few more seconds before lowering their heads again, afraid of making eye contact with the senior employees.

At that moment, Jiang Ruotong was sending Qian Ju a message on his computer screen: "See that? The one in the middle, so beautiful... such a great presence! I wonder who she is... what a grand affair!"

"The head of the Research Institute, President Zeng, is behind us, and next to him is President Fei, who seems to be the head of the group's Jiangdong headquarters. He's coming over too... Who's this young lady? She doesn't look very old..."

Compared to Qian Ju, an intern, Jiang Ruotong was a senior employee and knew significantly more people.

Qian Ju's gaze also shifted to the woman. He had originally planned to only glance at her before looking away, but when he saw her oval face, he unexpectedly felt a strange sense of familiarity.

Because she was wearing sunglasses, he didn't immediately recognize her. But looking at her tall figure and the part of her face that wasn't hidden by the sunglasses, he felt she was becoming more and more familiar...

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Chapter 610 You are... Sister Huiling?

He couldn't help but frown, instinctively trying to recall...

Then, in the next instant, as if sensing his gaze, the young lady turned her gaze over and met Qian Ju's eyes directly.

It must be said that among a group of employees who appeared to be working diligently, Qian Ju did not realize that his actions were quite different from others and immediately caught the attention of some observant people.

Especially Wu Zhaoyu, the department director, and Zhou, the vice president in charge, who were at the end of the group, were constantly scanning their surroundings, afraid of making any mistakes in this "territory".

Wu Zhaoyu caught sight of Qian Ju peering in his direction out of the corner of his eye. He was immediately displeased and instinctively wanted to reprimand him, but he was mindful of the young lady and the group of senior executives from the Research Institute beside him. So he could only glare at him and try to wink at him, but unfortunately, he was standing too far back and Qian Ju didn't even notice him...

That damn intern… Wu Zhaoyu really wanted to rush up and slam Qian Ju onto the table.

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Just as Qian Ju was staring at the other woman, frowning in thought, he saw the young lady seem to sense something, suddenly turn her gaze towards him, and then their eyes met...

As the young woman turned her gaze, the surrounding VIPs also turned their attention to her, and many of them noticed the employee who was looking in their direction...

Oh no… Only then did Qian Ju realize that he seemed to have been staring at that young lady for a rather long time…

He belatedly realized he wanted to lower his head again, and then he noticed that the young woman's polite smile suddenly widened, and she walked towards him...

With her action, everyone, including Jiang Ran, immediately turned their attention to her. Even CEO Jiang Ran looked somewhat confused and puzzled, because he didn't recognize this employee...

“A-Ju, don’t you recognize me?” An Huiling walked up to Qian Ju, casually took off her sunglasses, and smiled.

"Is it... Sister Huiling?" Qian Ju's eyes widened, looking completely dumbfounded. After taking off his sunglasses, he immediately recognized the woman in front of him as Sister Huiling, whom he had met at his cousin's house a few days ago.

It must be said that beautiful women with unique charm are always hard to forget.

However, at this moment, he simply couldn't reconcile the image of the gentle and charming Sister Huiling with the "important person" surrounded by a retinue before him.

"You work here?" An Huiling glanced at the data piled on Qian Ju's desk with interest, ignoring Jiang Ran who was just halfway through his explanation, and asked.

"Oh, yes, I'm doing my graduation internship here." Qian Ju looked a little reserved. At this moment, his mind was blank, and he hadn't yet recovered from this rather sudden event.

“Oh, you’re graduating soon…” An Huiling recalled that she had heard from her senior brother’s house not long ago that her cousin was also graduating. She just hadn’t realized at the time that his internship was at the Institute of Innovation and Research.

"Interning at a company must feel very different from being at school, right?"

"Yes... there are many things here that you can't experience at school..."

Just as An Huiling was chatting with Qian Ju, the group of bigwigs accompanying them all turned their gazes over, but none of them recognized Qian Ju...

Mei'er, who had been silently following behind An Huiling carrying her bag, glanced at the crowd behind her and whispered to An Huiling, "Miss, are President Jiang and the others waiting...?"

An Huiling didn't turn around, but waved at her, the meaning was clear: "Let them wait."

Mei'er then stopped talking and obediently retreated.

Standing not far behind An Huiling, Zeng Qi looked at Jiang Ran with a questioning look in her eyes. However, as the CEO, Jiang Ran was also confused and could only turn her gaze to the vice president in charge who was still behind her.

Meanwhile, Vice President Zhou, his expression also shifting between anger and uncertainty, watched the two who were conversing. Then, he glanced menacingly at Wu Zhaoyu beside him…

When he noticed that CEO Jiang was giving him a wink, he swallowed hard, put on a smile, and squeezed closer to Jiang, whispering, "CEO Jiang, that person... should be an intern in the department, um... consistently performs excellently and is highly praised by colleagues."

"What is your name?"

"Ok?"

"I asked what your name is?" President Jiang repeated in a low voice.

"Uh...ah...I'll go check..." Vice President Zhou wiped his forehead and scurried back to the end of the line. Judging from his movements, it was hard to imagine that he was a fat man weighing over 200 pounds...

Vice President Zhou stared at Wu Zhaoyu with a grim expression: "What's your name?"

"What?" Wu Zhaoyu seemed somewhat dazed and didn't react for a moment.

"What's that intern's name?"

“My surname is Qian, Qian Ju…” Wu Zhaoyu hurriedly said, seemingly wanting to explain further: “President Zhou, I…”

However, Vice President Zhou didn't have time to listen to what he was going to say next. He hunched over and quickly returned to President Jiang's side, relaying the information he had gathered.

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"Sister Huiling, are you... here for a visit?" Qian Ju had somewhat accepted reality by now, but the feeling of being surrounded by a bunch of big shots and colleagues made him a little uncomfortable. So he asked, trying to make conversation.

"Yes, I've come here today to visit and learn," An Huiling said with a smile. She knew from their first meeting that Qian Ju was completely unaware of his senior brother's true identity. This was normal, however; the sect maintained a very low profile due to its strict rules. As the senior brother who had passed on the precepts, he naturally couldn't break them. But, despite his low profile, this was, after all, his cousin…

Especially... last time he even called me sister-in-law...

Hmm, just thinking about it makes me a little shy...

However, since she was being addressed that way, An Huiling felt it was her responsibility to look after her...

“I just happened to be visiting your department. By the way, why don’t you tell me about your work, Qian Ju? I’d like to learn about your department’s daily operations.” An Huiling said, pulling over a swivel chair and sitting down next to Qian Ju.

"Ah..." Upon hearing this, Qian Ju subconsciously glanced at the leaders beside him. Seeing that no one seemed to object, he nodded and said, "Then, Sister Huiling, let me explain it to you..."

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Chapter 611 For employees who are willing to work hard, we will give them more responsibilities!

"Look, this is the data report I made yesterday..." Qian Ju pulled up the data report he made yesterday and then explained it to An Huiling who was standing next to him.

After explaining yesterday's data report, at An Huiling's request, he also took out the work reports from the previous few days and gave a brief explanation.

Thus, a strange scene unfolded in the office area: a group of senior executives quietly waited for an intern to explain his daily work, and none of them showed the slightest impatience; they all wore smiling and extremely patient expressions.

As An Huiling listened to Qian Ju's explanation, her brows furrowed slightly. Although she was not a data-related major, she had studied at a prestigious university and had a basic understanding of workload. In her opinion, such a workload was considerable for an intern.

In particular, when Qian Ju explained data analysis to him, many analyses required building relatively complex mathematical models and using multiple data processing schemes. She was somewhat unsure whether data science interns all had such high business requirements.

However, she couldn't ask that question out loud, or what would the other employees think? That the young lady was complaining about their heavy workload? That would make the company difficult to manage…

"Very professional..." An Huiling praised first, then casually asked, "Aju, how long have you been with the company?"

"About a month," Qian Ju replied casually.

Upon hearing this, An Huiling seemed to understand something and asked, "Did the company provide you with any onboarding training?"

Qian Ju thought for a moment, then honestly shook his head.

He was not lying about this. In fact, according to the company's internal operating procedures, after an intern arrives, a regular employee will be assigned to guide him to familiarize himself with the work, and then the workload and difficulty will be gradually increased according to his personal abilities.

For example, Qian Ju was initially mentored by Zhou Tao, a senior employee. However, after he offended Wu Zhaoyu, the department director, his workload and difficulty increased dramatically. Zhou Tao also started treating him sarcastically and ignoring him. It's fair to say that without Jiang Ruotong's help, he would have been unable to continue working there.

“Miss, the company does not provide special onboarding training for interns, but we will arrange for experienced employees to mentor new employees so that they can quickly become familiar with the business and work rhythm,” Jiang Ran interjected with a smile.

He had been listening intently to their conversation. While An Huiling might be clueless about the business and the significance of the workload, Jiang Ran, as a data expert, certainly understood. When Qian Ju described his workload, he had already sensed something was wrong. Both the workload and the difficulty exceeded what an intern could handle. Even for a full-time employee, completing such a workload within the same timeframe would be quite difficult. Generally, for the same workload, a company would need to assign two full-time positions to handle it appropriately.

Just kidding, if interns were all this capable, what would be the point of a company having full-time employees!

As the company's CEO, Jiang Ran was naturally familiar with the so-called office politics of large companies. After listening for only a moment, he understood that the intern in front of him was most likely being targeted by his superiors.

In the past, even if Jiang Ran knew about such things happening in the company, he wouldn't have interfered much. After all, this is real life. As CEO, his only concern was the performance evaluation of the lower departments. As long as the performance targets were met, he didn't care how the middle management was managed. As long as it didn't affect the company's normal operations, he viewed the exclusion or suppression of subordinates as just another management tactic. He believed that a "you're all good, I'm all good" management model could never create a fighting team.

However, that's just what they say, but the specific situation depends on the person. Didn't you see that the young lady and that intern were obviously acquainted?

Within the Qianluo Group's system, you're suppressing the young lady's people; do you not want to stay in this business?

It's important to understand that while Hongtu Data Technology Company appears to be an independently operated internal incubation enterprise, it is essentially still a small part of the Qianluo Group.

The group adopted an internal incubation model to incentivize the autonomy of its senior executives, hence the generous equity incentives. However, from the very beginning, these companies have primarily relied on Qianluo Group for investment, and a significant portion of their business depends on Qianluo Group's internal systems and resources.