Monday.


    Jiang Ci had just arrived at the company when she received an email from the Human Resources Department of the group. It was a mass email.


    "After research and summary by various departments, the Human Resources Department has decided to officially approve the following interns for full-time positions: ..."


    Jiang Ci''s heart was pounding with anxiety, but when she saw her name on the list, she finally breathed a sigh of relief. She was happy, yet surprised.


    Another intern from the Finance Department, Yang Manni, who had always been highly regarded, did not make the cut.


    Previously, Xing Baohua had mentioned that the Finance Department would only take one intern this year. Now, that spot had gone to Jiang Ci.


    Xing Baohua''s gaze towards Jiang Ci was somewhat unusual.


    Originally, the Finance Department had two interns this year. The other intern, Yang Manni, was a graduate student from Hua University. She was close to the Finance Director, Xing Baohua, and had strong professional knowledge. If Jiang Ci hadn''t taken so many leaves, she might have been able to compete with Yang Manni. But since Jiang Ci frequently took time off, and Lu Yudong hadn''t agreed to let her stay at New East last time, Jiang Ci thought she wouldn''t be the one to get the full-time position. Yet, unexpectedly, it was her, making her feel like a huge pie had fallen from the sky.


    Judging by Xing Baohua''s attitude, the list he submitted to the Human Resources Department probably had Yang Manni''s name on it.


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    Jiang Ci guessed that maybe Lu Yudong had said something, which even made Xing Baohua feel strange.


    Jiang Ci just didn''t know how Lu Yudong had spoken to the people in the Human Resources Department. Did he mention their agreement to marry?


    After work, Han Lan and Jiang Ci planned to celebrate with hot pot, as Han Lan had also been officially confirmed. She worked in the Public Relations Department.


    As soon as the two got on the elevator, they saw Lu Yudong already standing inside. He always had one hand in his pocket and didn''t even glance at Jiang Ci, exuding an air of confidence and aloofness.


    Several executives were with Lu Yudong, discussing this year''s advertising business.


    Han Lan and Jiang Ci didn''t dare to breathe loudly and automatically shrank to the back of the elevator.


    "Now that you''re confirmed, you should apply for a dorm room. Have you submitted your application?" Han Lan asked Jiang Ci in a low voice.


    Even though Han Lan spoke softly, others could still hear her clearly, especially in the confined space of the elevator. Fortunately, the executives were talking, so Han Lan''s voice wasn''t too conspicuous.


    "Not yet," Jiang Ci replied.


    "Why haven''t you applied yet? If you don''t apply soon, there won''t be any rooms left," Han Lan said, turning to look at Jiang Ci.


    "Yeah, I''ll get on it," Jiang Ci said, sneaking a glance at Lu Yudong.


    Jiang Ci hadn''t applied for a dorm room because she was concerned about the "visit Grandpa once a week" arrangement. If she left every Saturday and returned on Sunday, her roommates would inevitably ask questions. She feared that over time, her secret would be exposed. She wanted to ask Lu Yudong for his opinion but felt that such a trivial matter wouldn''t be on his mind. So she didn''t ask. She wasn''t short of money and preferred to stay in her rented apartment, which was more convenient for visiting her mom or going back to Qingcheng.


    However, on Wednesday, Jiang Ci received a "dormitory application" form from the Human Resources Department, requesting her to fill out personal information.


    Jiang Ci was puzzled and was about to ask Xing Baohua what was going on when she received a WeChat message from Lu Yudong: [Understand?]


    Lu Yudong really overestimated Jiang Ci''s intelligence, thinking she could grasp his meaning with just one word.


    But after pondering for a long time, Jiang Ci finally understood what "understand" meant: It must have been Lu Yudong who instructed the Human Resources Department to keep Jiang Ci at New East. If it were up to Xing Baohua, he would have kept Yang Manni. Keeping Jiang Ci was simply because Lu Yudong didn''t want her leaving New East, making her harder to control. Additionally, the reason Lu Yudong applied for a "dorm room" for Jiang Ci was because he had previously mentioned that "he dislikes dirt."


    A dorm room accommodates four people. If Jiang Ci''s "boyfriend" came to visit her, Lu Yudong would undoubtedly find out. This was another way to remind and control Jiang Ci.


    Lu Yudong was truly "far-sighted," worthy of being the President, managing even a small intern so meticulously.


    Jiang Ci replied with just one word: [Understand.]