“Big brother, I’ll go to the company with you later. I don’t have classes today.”
Zhou Suisui had made up her mind. She set down her glass of milk, looked at Zhou Sui’an, and spoke with complete seriousness.
Zhou Sui’an froze for a moment. “Don’t students in the directing department have a lot of classes?”
“I finished all my required major courses ages ago. The second half of the semester is for finding an organization to intern with. I don’t want to go somewhere far away with the school for an internship—it’ll be hard and exhausting. I might as well intern at our own company.”
Zhou Suisui pouted, looking as though she simply didn’t want to go somewhere else to suffer.
Zhou Sui’an had been hesitant at first. He couldn’t bear the thought of taking his little sister to the company to work hard.
But the second half of the semester was indeed the internship period. She needed proof of an internship before she could receive her A University diploma in the spring.
Thinking of something, Zhou Sui’an teased her, “Wasn’t your dream to become a director and clean up the entertainment industry?”
Back when they were filling out their college applications, she and Jiang Ruitian had vowed that they would become great directors and set the entertainment industry’s many problems right.
She was only a junior, yet she had already changed her mind?
At that, Zhou Suisui blinked. Her voice was sweet and obedient.
“I used to think that Ruitian and I would enter the entertainment industry together after graduation and make a name for ourselves. But I’ve thought it through now. Zhou Corporation was built up by you with your own hands. I’m part of the Zhou family too, so I should familiarize myself with the company’s business as soon as possible. That way, after I graduate, I can help shoulder some of your burden.”
She paused, then smiled sweetly and pleaded, “Big brother, please say yes. I don’t want any special position. Just let me be your assistant. I can serve tea, fetch water, organize documents—anything. I’ll learn slowly.”
Zhou Sui’an was stunned.
As he looked at his little sister, his eyes instantly grew hot.
Ever since she was little, Zhou Suisui had never shown the slightest interest in the company. She had only ever wanted to enter the entertainment industry, and he had always let her have her way. All he wanted was for her to be happy doing what she loved.
But now, his little girl had actually grown up. She had become sensible and was thinking about joining the company to help him share the load.
The exhaustion and anxiety from a sleepless night vanished in an instant, leaving only warmth and pride in his heart.
Zhou Sui’an reached out and ruffled Zhou Suisui’s hair.
“What do you mean, serve tea and fetch water? Who would dare make the Zhou family's eldest daughter do that? You’ll be my personal CEO’s assistant. As long as you’re by my side, no one will dare bully you!”
Wasn’t he just letting her coast in a different position?
Zhou Suisui understood her brother’s intentions perfectly.
But she didn’t argue. She merely smiled happily, her eyes curving like crescents. “All right. You said it yourself. Since you’re going to be a big CEO, then I’m going to be the little CEO throwing her weight around!”
Zhou Sui’an’s gaze was full of indulgence. “It’s my honor to be the big tiger protecting my little sister.”
Zhou Suisui happily finished the breakfast on the table and, for once, ate an extra half-bowl of dumplings.
At the time, Zhou Sui’an had no idea that his sister’s words were setting a trap for him.
There were certain matters and certain people she had to deal with, and she needed power in her hands. Otherwise, no matter how capable she was, she would remain nothing more than a nominal, idle young lady of Zhou Corporation—and she wouldn’t be able to do anything to them.
After breakfast, the siblings drove to the company.
Along the way, Zhou Suisui kept asking Zhou Sui’an about the company’s situation.
Zhou Sui’an had originally assumed that his sister was only acting on a whim. Seeing how seriously she asked her questions, he couldn’t help praising her.
“I never would have guessed that my little sister has a head for business.”
“Of course. I inherited both our parents’ intelligence, after all. I’m only a tiny bit less capable than you, big brother. I’ll work hard to learn from you in the future.”
Zhou Sui’an was so touched he could have cried.
Mom and Dad, look—your daughter has grown up!
Although he had never expected her to truly help shoulder any of his burdens, simply hearing her say those words filled his heart with warmth.
—
Twenty minutes later, the car stopped in front of the Zhou Corporation headquarters.
When the security guard saw the license plate, he immediately jogged over to open the door.
But Zhou Sui’an had already gotten out first. After stepping from the car, he walked around the front and personally opened the passenger-side door.
“Careful. Don’t trip.”
His voice was gentle, and his eyes held a smile.
“Big brother, why do you still treat me like a child?” the girl complained sweetly.
“In your brother’s eyes, you’ll always be the little girl who never grows up.”
Zhou Sui’an reached out and pinched her cheek.
A slender, fair ankle emerged first, stepping into a pair of beige high heels adorned with tiny crystals.
A moment later, a slender, graceful figure slowly stepped out of the car.
The girl wore a smart black-and-white suit. She had no makeup on, and her long black hair was loosely tucked behind her ears. Her delicate features were strikingly beautiful, carrying an air of vivid determination.
“Come on. Your brother will hold your hand as we go inside.”
Zhou Sui’an extended his hand toward Zhou Suisui.
Zhou Suisui pressed her lips into a smile and naturally placed her hand in her brother’s warm palm.
Since she had said she was going to be the little CEO throwing her weight around, she couldn’t let a single opportunity to put on a show pass her by.
She wanted everyone to know that she was the treasured darling her brother held in the palm of his hand.
The man stood 188 centimeters tall, his figure upright and imposing. His tailored black suit was sharp and immaculate, while his cold, refined features radiated an innate sense of authority.
Beside him, the girl held her back straight. Her waist looked impossibly slender beneath the fitted white blouse, and her bearing was elegant and poised.
Walking side by side, one cold and commanding, the other dazzling and eye-catching, they were an exceptionally striking pair.
The employees passing nearby kept glancing at them, whispering in amazement.
“Is that the CEO and his sister?”
“The siblings are unbelievably good-looking. Walking together, they look like they stepped out of a fashion magazine.”
As the two made their way through the building, they drew everyone’s attention.
“The eldest daughter’s features are so exquisite that even without makeup, she looks more radiant than those female celebrities who spend hours getting dressed up. Compared to her, Su Wan looks so plain.”
“Forget that woman. She’s not even as good-looking as our CEO, let alone the eldest daughter.”
“Shh, you people are really bold, daring to discuss the CEO’s woman.”
“...”
Zhou Suisui’s fingers tightened slightly as she looked at Zhou Sui’an beside her.
With the employees belittling Su Wan like this, she refused to believe that her brother hadn’t heard them.
Zhou Sui’an tightened his grip on her hand. His expression remained unchanged. He simply lifted his head, straightened his back, and gazed toward the floor number displayed above the elevator.
“Suisui, I’ll introduce you to everyone in a moment.”
“All right.”
Zhou Suisui relaxed a little.
His employees were talking about Su Wan like that, yet her brother hadn’t gotten angry?
As if sensing the doubt in her eyes, Zhou Sui’an turned his head and glanced at her.
“My little sister is beautiful to begin with. Besides, I like Su Wan for reasons that have nothing to do with her looks.”
Zhou Suisui: “...”
Fine. How could she have forgotten that her brother was a hopeless romantic? He would never care about appearances.
The only thing he cared about was that person—the woman named Su Wan.
—
At the top floor of the Zhou Corporation headquarters, inside the CEO’s office—
The moment Zhou Sui’an entered, he pressed the intercom and summoned all the senior executives and management staff to the conference room next door.
In front of everyone, he guided Zhou Suisui a step forward.
His voice rang out, filled with unmistakable pride.
“Allow me to formally introduce her to everyone. Starting today, my sister, Zhou Suisui, will serve as the CEO’s special assistant. Her word carries the same authority as mine, and everyone is to carry out her instructions. Is that clear?”
As soon as he finished speaking, the entire room fell silent.
Everyone was stunned.
They all knew that the Zhou family's eldest daughter was the precious younger sister the CEO held in the palm of his hand.
A third-year student at the Film Academy who usually never involved herself in the company’s affairs had suddenly been parachuted in as the CEO’s special assistant.
The “CEO’s special assistant” could exercise all the CEO’s authority.
In other words, from now on, they would all have to answer to Zhou Suisui.
Once they realized what was happening, everyone immediately smiled and greeted her.
“Hello, Assistant Zhou. I’m Cheng Sheng, director of the Marketing Department. If you have any instructions for the department in the future, you can come directly to me.”
“Hello, Assistant Zhou. I’m Gong Jun, manager of the Public Relations Department. Here’s my business card—it has my contact information.”
“Hello, Assistant Zhou. I’m…”
Although everyone knew Zhou Suisui was the Zhou family’s eldest daughter, Zhou Suisui wasn’t familiar with them.
Those with sharp instincts had already sensed that something was different. It seemed the Zhou Corporation was about to undergo a major shake-up.
They just didn’t know whether the change would be for better or worse.
“Hello, everyone. I’m Zhou Suisui. I look forward to working with all of you.”
Zhou Suisui smiled and nodded at everyone, polite and composed.
Standing among the crowd, Fu Jie didn’t rush forward to pledge his loyalty like the others. His gaze toward her was filled with complicated emotions.
The man, who had once been brimming with confidence and ambition, seemed to have lost his former spark. There was a hint of dejection in his eyes.
Through the crowd, Zhou Suisui’s gaze met his.
Fu Jie froze slightly.
Zhou Suisui curled her lips into a smile at him.
Fu Jie: “…”
The 185-centimeter-tall man’s ears unexpectedly flushed faintly. Awkwardly, he looked away from her gaze.
Amid the chorus of flattery and support, someone in a corner let out a cold scoff, his eyes filled with disdain.
He thought he had hidden it well, but Zhou Suisui saw everything.
The fingers of the girl’s hand hanging at her side clenched tightly, and a glint of icy determination flashed through her eyes.
Don’t worry… Every debt that needs to be repaid will be.
