Chapter 8: Exceptional Admission

The moment of joy overwhelmed Luo Tian's mind. He couldn't believe his ears; the owner of the Xie Auction Company personally invited him to join the company. He stammered as he spoke: "Really... really? When do I start working?"

"Allow me to introduce this gentleman. By the way, this is your new colleague who will soon be joining the appraisal department. His name is Luo Tian, an antique appraiser. Please get to know each other." Xie Ming then turned to Luo Tian and introduced him, saying, "This is my assistant, Chen Xiaoying. You can reach out to her for any matters in the future."

Isn't it just luck? Even Luo Tian himself feels as if a pie has fallen from the sky, leaving him dazed and walking lightly. However, he also understands that working in the company is completely different from his previous life. This means that in addition to performing his job duties, he must also manage his relationships with colleagues, which presents a new challenge.

Chen Xiaoying smiled slightly and said, "You are an appraiser; do you still need advice from someone in an administrative position? That sounds a bit serious. This is the application form for the position. After you fill it out, I will submit it to the Human Resources Department for you. As for you, just prepare the materials according to the checklist above, report to the Human Resources Department tomorrow, and then sign the labor contract."

These experts are already well-versed and respond fluently. Xie Ming nodded slightly and said, "There is a saying you may have heard: in chaotic times, gold flourishes; in prosperous times, antiques do. In recent years, our company has seen an increasing number of antique commissions from clients, with a wide variety of types. We need to supplement our talent in the field of appraisers. Are you interested in joining our company?"

Luo Tian nodded; he had heard about this long ago, which is also the reason why he is so deeply fascinated by the Xie Auction Company

It turns out that this receptionist is named Zhou Hong, and the quick-tongued Chen Xiaoying said, "Tomorrow we will have one more new colleague."

This person is truly strange; how could they come to work without even discussing their salary? Chen Xiaoying accompanied Luo Tian to the lobby on the first floor of the company. The receptionist, upon seeing the two of them come down, displayed a peculiar expression. Chen Xiaoying enthusiastically greeted the receptionist: "Zhou Hong."

It is not surprising that every executive has a beautiful assistant. The role of the assistant may seem unremarkable, but she is the person closest to the boss, and her words and actions will undoubtedly have some influence on him. Although Luo Tian has never worked in a formal job, he has gained considerable insight from navigating society barehanded for many years. He extended his hand and said, "I look forward to your guidance in the future"

Luo Tian completed the paperwork, and Chen Xiaoying enthusiastically escorted him out. This Assistant Chen is indeed quite the chatterbox, talking non-stop along the way: "You were personally recruited by General Manager Xie. You should know that there have only been two people personally recruited by General Manager Xie in the auction company, and now with you, there are just three. You are truly fortunate"

Chen Xiaoying expressed great pride in the company, stating, "Our company has yet to receive any counterfeit items among the lots we accept, which is the first in the industry."

Chen Xiaoying stuck out her tongue and said softly: "Please don't take it personally, she has always been like this, and it is not directed at you, Hu - Tu - Shu. Alright, see you tomorrow."

"By the way, how much salary did you discuss with General Xie?" Women are inherently gossipy creatures

At this moment, Luo Tian finally realized, shaking his head: "Not yet discussed"

Luo Tian nodded, hesitating whether to bid farewell to Zhou Hong. In the end, he gave up, as he felt too shy to lower his face. Zhou Hong appeared to be an ice-cold beauty.

Is tomorrow suitable?" Xie Ming pressed the button on the desk: "Miss Chen, please come in and bring a copy of the onboarding information form with you.

How much do you know about auction companies? Xie Ming had already formed the idea of bringing Luo Tian into his fold. He had a strong intuition that this young man would play an extraordinary role in his career. It would be better to let him join the company and work for a while, then test him further before entrusting him with important responsibilities.

Before long, Miss Chen, as mentioned by Xie Ming, walked in. This Miss Chen caught Luo Tian's attention; he did not expect that the female staff of the auction company could be so captivating. Who said that luxury cars are paired with beautiful women? Antiques can also be paired with beauty and literary individuals. The combination of the two adds a layer of mysterious beauty beyond that of luxury cars and beautiful women. Miss Chen was dressed in a crisp lavender professional suit, her hair elegantly styled up, instantly showcasing her poise: "Mr. Xie, I have brought the onboarding information form."

An auction company operates on behalf of clients to auction relevant items, which are referred to as auction lots. This constitutes the sole source of items for the auction company. The auction company generates income by charging a commission; the higher the final sale price, the greater the commission collected by the auction company

Luo Tian did not know how to respond; the hardships and difficulties of so many years cannot be simply explained in a few words. Every week at the ghost market, waking up in the middle of the night to reach the trading location, his eyes would hurt from the strain. After much effort, he managed to find a few items, but they were still few and far between, with many being counterfeit. He barely managed to scrape by, surviving in this city.

This is mainly because our company is the only auction house designated by the government. When receiving government commissions, experts from the Cultural Relics Bureau are responsible for identification and evaluation. Mr. Xie communicated about this and invited two experts from the Cultural Relics Bureau and the *图*书 to serve as consultants. Chen Xiaoying was dismissive, saying, "This is nothing; having obtained approval from the higher authorities, they cannot be considered in violation of regulations"

Chen Xiaoying opened her mouth in surprise, speechless, and then nodded: "Alright"

Including you, there are a total of six individuals, among whom two are consultants. They work simultaneously at the Cultural Relics Bureau and generally do not come to the office for regular hours. Chen Xiaoying is indeed a straightforward person

Chen Xiaoying speaks very quickly, which is quite different from her earlier generous demeanor. Luo Tian feels that she must be a lively and cheerful girl

Picking up scraps, Xie Ming furrowed his brow: "In this day and age, there is hardly any genuine goods left to pick up; the fact that you can still survive is quite an achievement in itself"

However, can one also hold a part-time job at the Cultural Relics Bureau? Luo Tian felt that this was somewhat unreasonable

Luo Tian felt a wave of embarrassment, as Zhou Hong's attitude towards him was not very good, and he did not understand what was going on. Zhou Hong let out a muffled sound and said, "Is that so?"

"By the way, Assistant Chen, how many appraisers does the company have?" Luo Tian is quite concerned about this.