Chapter 200 Steven's Inspection
Abella didn't expect him to prepare gifts for her grandparents. Considering that they had known each other for some time now, she realized she hadn't given him a gift. It was time to think about what to give him.
"I heard that tomorrow we can check the college entrance exam results," Phillipe asked with concern, glancing at her. "Are you nervous?"
Abella thought to herself: Why is he asking the same question as Big Brother?
"It's alright."
"Do you have any preferred universities?" Phillipe gently asked. "As long as it's one you like, you can get in."
Abella smirked. "Even if my scores aren't enough?"
"In this world, it's not about the scores for any university, it's about whether you like it or not," Phillipe replied.
Did that mean he wanted to help her through back channels?
"Let's see tomorrow," Abella said. She didn't have any universities in mind, but she remembered Grandpa Wilson's words. She might choose a place where he resided... though he could be a bit long-winded.
After a while, Phillipe accompanied her to the entrance of the company.
As soon as Abella stepped inside the doors, Joseph rushed over to report, "Miss Medici, your big brother is here!"
"Big brother?"
"He's calling for an emergency meeting in ten minutes, and all the employees at the vice level or above should attend, including you."
"Where is he?"
"He's already waiting in the meeting room!"
Abella handed her belongings to Joseph and asked him to take them to the office. As she walked towards the meeting room, many employees hurriedly passed by, whispering among themselves.
"I never thought Mr. Medici would personally come to inspect our company!"
"I just met him downstairs, he's so handsome! His face looks good from every angle."
"I wonder what kind of girl is worthy of him."
"Don't daydream. With Mr. Medici's status, he can only match with a rich young lady, not someone like us common girls!"
"Mr. Medici has such a strong presence, I believe only someone with Miss Medici's aura can control him..."
They entered the elevator and were about to press the door close button when they suddenly noticed Abella about to enter. Startled, they quickly closed their gossiping mouths and greeted Abella one after another.
"It's fine, please continue." Abella knew that gossip was inevitable among employees. She entered the elevator and pressed the door close button.
Due to her arrival, many employees held their breath and were too scared to speak.
"Why aren't you saying anything?" Abella wanted to hear their gossip.
"Miss Medici..." one female employee gathered her courage and asked, "do you think Mr. Medici is handsome?"
Asking her if her big brother was handsome?
Without thinking, Abella blurted out, "He's not bad."
"Is he your ideal type?" the female employee continued, "If Mr. Medici pursued you, would you accept and be with him?"
Abella answered, "No."
How could she possibly be with her own big brother?!
"Why??" The other employees were puzzled and asked, "There's no one else in the world as young, handsome, and wealthy as Mr. Medici, right?"
"There is." Without hesitation, Abella spoke up.
"Huh? Who is it?" Some of the employees didn't know who she was referring to. "Miss Medici, don't tell us you have a boyfriend now, do you?"
"Miss Medici is so young, what are you all thinking?"
"Even if Miss Medici has a boyfriend, he must be outstanding!"
"Miss Medici, do you know why Mr. Medici suddenly came to inspect? Is it something important? It's not about downsizing, is it?"
"Huh? Please, I hope it's not downsizing..."
The elevator door dinged open, and several employees hurriedly followed Abella's steps, anxiously asking, "Miss Medici, Mr. Medici isn't really going to downsize, right? It's been said that last month, he downsized thousands of people in Country M!"
"Oh my god, I feel like I'm one of them too..." One of the employees bravely grabbed hold of Abella's clothes and said uneasily, "Miss Medici, if Mr. Medici wants to fire me, you must save me!"
"And save me while you're at it!"
"What if it's me who gets laid off?" Abella curled her lips, deliberately teasing them.
"Huh?" Several employees were momentarily stunned, "If Mr. Medici dares to lay you off, we'll go on strike and quit!"
Abella was somewhat surprised, coyly asking, "Really?"
"Of course, without you, the company wouldn't be where it is today, nor would we be here!"
"Miss Medici, wherever you go after being laid off, we'll go too!"
"I'm not joking or flattering, we've all seen your abilities. If Mr. Medici really lays you off, it can only mean he lacks vision!"
"The company has a future because of you!"
"Yes, absolutely!"
Abella's lips continued to curl upwards. She hadn't expected to have such high popularity among these employees.
She stopped in her tracks and knocked on the meeting room door, hearing the familiar voice from inside.
"Come in."
Many employees followed Abella and saw Steven. They all greeted him in unison, "Good morning, Mr. Medici!"
Abella also greeted him politely.
"Come sit by me." Steven patted the seat on his right and looked kindly at Abella.
Everyone was surprised, wondering if they were seeing things. How could Mr. Medici be so friendly with Miss Medici? Does this mean she won't be fired?
Abella sat next to Steven and heard him say, "I just came to have a look, no need to be nervous."
His gaze swept over everyone, but his words seemed to be directed at Abella.
Upon hearing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. As long as there's no downsizing!
After a while, everyone settled down.
Afterward, Steven inquired about the latest situation in the company. Several ministers immediately brought up Abella.
"Mr. Medici, I don't know if you heard about the recent company affairs, but luckily we have Miss Medici. Without her, the company would have collapsed!"
"If it weren't for Miss Medici sacrificing herself to accompany me to the design competition, I wouldn't have been able to win the championship, and the company wouldn't have skyrocketed. Honestly, Miss Medici is the greatest contributor!"
These words came from Abigail, who had been promoted to the head of the design department. She now turned to Steven with great earnestness and said, "Now that Mr. Medici is here, I request headquarters to reward Miss Medici!"
"That's right!"
"I agree! Miss Medici has contributed so much to the company and deserves to be rewarded."
Steven's gaze swept across everyone. "So, what do all of you think would be a good reward?"
"I think what we want most is a higher salary and paid leave! I heard that Miss Medici already received a raise before, so I request paid vacation for her!"
"That's a great idea. We agree!"
Everyone chimed in one after another.
Steven hadn't expected his sister to have such a high reputation in the company. His expression softened. "I heard her college entrance exam results will be released soon."
"Ah? So Miss Medici is still a high school student!"
"If her college entrance exam results are good, will Miss Medici choose to go to university and leave the company in the future?"
"No, please don't, Miss Medici. We can't bear to lose you..."
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