Chapter 45: Conquering the Mountain City

Working hours at the Splendid Splendor Manor are flexible. Normally, they run from nine in the morning to nine in the evening, but few guests arrive during the day; everyone comes for gatherings at night.

Because this is a private club with a pleasant environment and a good atmosphere, it operates on a two-shift system.

Dai Zhenxuan called over the heads of the administrative and reception departments, asking the administration staff to help Nie Yunyang process his onboarding paperwork. His salary had already been discussed with Nie Yunyang: he would start as an intern, and be promoted to a regular employee after a month.

The employees here were all elites, and the benefits were quite good. Aside from the management, the highest earners were the young women responsible for greeting VIPs, followed by security and chefs, with administrative and logistics personnel at the bottom.

The internship salary was eight thousand per month, and after becoming a regular employee, it would be thirty thousand per month. As for social insurance and the housing provident fund, they were absolute top-tier standards in the industry.

It was said that the principle here was: the more you work, the higher your salary, and the annual salary of some hostesses even exceeded one million.

The reception department manager was a thirty-five-year-old woman named He Lei. She had a charming demeanor, resembling a blooming rose, with a captivating gaze that could steal a man's soul. She used to work for an airline before Dai Zhenxuan poached her with a high salary. Besides, Cao Weihua had provided a massive budget, so it would be foolish not to spend it.

Dai Zhenxuan had to leave for matters to attend to, and instructed He Lei to show Nie Yunyang around and make him familiar with the rules of the Splendid Splendor Manor.

The dress code varied across the different departments of the Splendid Splendor Manor. The hostesses in the reception department all wore qipaos that accentuated their curves, driving men wild with desire, while the security guards in the security department wore uniforms.

As soon as Dai Zhenxuan left, He Lei walked up to Nie Yunyang, her breath as fragrant as orchids, and said, "Little brother, how old are you this year?"

"Twenty-eight," Nie Yunyang said.

He Lei smiled slightly and said, "Sister here loves to promote young people. Are you free tonight? Care to come over to my place for a few drinks?"

"Manager He, wouldn't that be inappropriate?"

"What's appropriate or inappropriate? From now on, you belong to Sister."

Seeing He Lei proactively lean in, Nie Yunyang directly gave her a smack on the buttocks and said, "Manager He is too charming; I'm afraid I won't be able to keep myself in check."

He Lei was taken aback, her body instantly freezing. She hadn't expected Nie Yunyang to be so unbridled. No matter how enthusiastic newcomers were, they would usually exercise restraint and wouldn't be as bold as Nie Yunyang.

Nie Yunyang withdrew his hand, calmly took a few steps back, and stared at He Lei with a half-smile, unafraid of her flying into a rage.

"You brat are quite daring, actually taking liberties with me?" He Lei asked.

Nie Yunyang maintained a calm expression and said, "Manager He's figure is simply too stunning. I just couldn't help myself, and my hands and feet wouldn't listen. Please forgive me, please forgive me!"

"Kid, so you're a veteran in the field of romance. But aren't you afraid of me punishing you for committing such insubordination?" He Lei asked again.

Nie Yunyang's expression remained normal as he indifferently said, "I believe Manager He wouldn't be that cruel."

"Yunyang, do you know what your first impression on Sister was?" He Lei asked.

Nie Yunyang shook his head and said, "I'm not sure."

"Although I'm no big shot, I've seen quite a bit of the world, and I still have the ability to recognize talent when I see it. Just like those wealthy tycoons, you hide ambition in your eyes. No matter how well you disguise it, I can still see it. I know you won't stay here forever, but if you want to carve out a brilliant career for yourself in Chongqing, the Splendid Splendor Manor is a great platform. Keep it up. Employees who used to work here have all gone on to achieve great things after leaving," He Lei said earnestly.

Nie Yunyang was inwardly shaken, not expecting this woman's vision to be so sharp and perceptive.

However, he still covered it up, saying, "Manager He, stop joking around."

"Alright, this month I'll have Miao Ye show you the ropes. He has strong business acumen and rich work experience. Following him will be of great help to you. Later on, I'll send you a document containing detailed information on every member. Understanding their habits and preferences will be beneficial for your future work," He Lei said.

Nie Yunyang smiled and said, "Thank you, Manager He."

He Lei led Nie Yunyang out of the private room and directly to the first basement level, where he completed his onboarding procedures and collected his work uniform.

When Nie Yunyang came out after changing into his uniform, that Miao Ye was already waiting for him at the doorway.

Miao Ye was 1.8 meters tall, with gentle eyes, a smiling face, and wearing gold-rimmed glasses. He said, "Yunyang, my name is Miao Ye. Manager He sent me to find you."

"Brother Miao, I'll be troubling you from now on."

Dressed in a sharp suit, Nie Yunyang looked extremely handsome as he shook hands with Miao Ye.

Miao Ye smiled and said, "Don't be so polite; we're all colleagues from now on. You'll follow me this month, but you have to promise me one condition."

"Brother Miao, just name whatever condition you have," Nie Yunyang said.

Miao Ye blurted out, "When you're working, stay by my side. Do whatever I tell you to do, listen and watch more, and just don't make mistakes."

"No problem, I'll listen to Brother Miao," Nie Yunyang said.

Miao Ye thought for a moment and said, "There's a gathering shortly. Come with me to set up the private room. One of the members' birth horoscope is incompatible with water, so the scenery in that room needs to be replaced."

Hearing this, Nie Yunyang had a sudden epiphany. It seemed the Splendid Splendor Manor was quite particular about such things.

Thus, for the entire afternoon, Nie Yunyang busied himself following Miao Ye around, getting to know quite a few of the Splendid Splendor Manor's hostesses. Each one was more vibrant and alluring than the last, and he had no idea where they had all been recruited from.

At four in the afternoon, Cao Weihua arrived. Every hostess and security guard who saw him respectfully greeted him as President Cao.

When Cao Weihua saw Nie Yunyang, he didn't greet him directly, but simply walked past, which made Nie Yunyang heave a sigh of relief.

Before the gathering started, several VIP guests arrived at the Splendid Splendor Manor. Nie Yunyang simply stood to the side while the hostesses received them, and Miao Ye quietly whispered to Nie Yunyang, explaining the specific traits of each member.

At eight o'clock, Miao Ye told Nie Yunyang that he could get off work. There was nothing important for the evening, and no members were scheduled to arrive, as visits here required reservations.

Nie Yunyang took off his suit, changed back into his own clothes, and when he reached the parking lot, he happened to run into Gao晨 driving home.

Gao Chen offered to give Nie Yunyang a ride, which the latter declined.

Nie Yunyang boarded a bus, preparing to return to Jinke Jiuchuhe. In the next few days, he would find some time to rent an apartment near the Splendid Splendor Manor to make his commute easier.

On the bus, people came and went, every passerby living their own life—some of them already numb, others striving for their ideals.

Outside the bus window, lights flickered and neon signs flashed. Chongqing at night was even more bustling, filled with all sorts of temptations.

Nie Yunyang's heart was as still as water. He knew that everything had just begun, and the future remained unfathomable and unpredictable.

But no matter what happened in the future, Nie Yunyang would conquer this mountain city...