Free Web NovelChapter 96: Chapter 96: Don’t Worry, Leave It to Me
The receptionist’s expression instantly changed after Lu Cheng spoke.
"I’m sorry, but our director won’t see you without an appointment."
With that, the receptionist seemed to drop even her previous pretense of politeness. The look she gave Shen Nian and Lu Cheng was as if to say, ’Where did these hicks come from, deluding themselves into thinking they can meet our director!’
’Hmph, as if the director is someone just anyone can meet! Even she had a hard time getting this job, and after working here for several months, her own opportunities to see the director were few and far between!’
"Whether he sees me or not isn’t for you to decide."
"What do you mean by that? This isn’t a place for you to run wild. If you don’t have an appointment, then make one and come back. If you insist on making a scene, I’m going to call security!"
Although Shen Nian was also very surprised by Lu Cheng’s words, the receptionist’s behavior made her quite indignant.
’What does she mean, "making a scene"? We’ve been speaking perfectly reasonably this whole time! On the other hand, this receptionist is so arrogant she’s practically floating. Shen Nian hadn’t missed the disdainful looks the receptionist kept giving them.’
’Shen Nian admitted that both she and Lu Cheng were dressed quite plainly; they weren’t wearing any expensive designer clothes. But who said ordinary people couldn’t come to see the director? Did she really have to be so snooty about it!’
"When have we caused any trouble? You’re the one looking down on people! What gives you the right? As a member of the staff here, we have business with the director. Shouldn’t you at least announce our arrival? You just say he won’t see us without even checking. What, can a mere receptionist make decisions for your director now?"
Shen Nian was no ordinary eighteen-year-old country girl. With her temperament, dealing with this sort of thing wasn’t difficult at all.
At the very least, Shen Nian’s outburst left the receptionist speechless. She clearly wanted to retort but had no idea where to even begin. Her mouth moved a few times before she managed to speak, but her tone had clearly lost its previous confidence.
"You... These are the rules here. If you want to see the director, you must make an appointment in advance. Without an appointment, you can’t see him!"
However, after saying this, the receptionist suddenly seemed to find her nerve again.
She had been working here for a long time, and everyone who came to visit was always perfectly polite to her. This had fostered her current, arrogant demeanor.
’Having been so suddenly put in her place by Shen Nian, she couldn’t possibly let it go. She had to regain her lost face in front of Shen Nian and Lu Cheng, no matter what!’
’Besides, these two didn’t look like anyone important. Otherwise, why wouldn’t they have an appointment!’
’If they were as important as they made themselves out to be, why didn’t someone from the bureau come out to personally greet them?’
’Therefore, she concluded that the two people in front of her were just putting on an act. She had nothing to be afraid of!’
"You..."
Shen Nian was truly infuriated by the receptionist. ’It’s a mystery how someone like that could even work here!’
Swallowing the urge to argue with the woman, Shen Nian looked toward Lu Cheng. Just then, Lu Cheng also turned to look at her.
"Don’t worry. Leave it to me."
The moment she heard Lu Cheng’s words, Shen Nian felt all the frustration in her heart instantly vanish.
’She believed that Lu Cheng would have a solution. They would definitely be able to see the director today, and she would absolutely get her new report card!’
