The Mighty Mage novel Chapter 175

Chapter 175: Chapter 175: Su Qing Is Rejected

Song Hancheng’s excitement was palpable as he reiterated,

"Yes, Qing! Boss Su is opening a new branch and he’s agreed to let you manage it! This is your chance to get a stable job and improve your situation."

Su Qing’s eyes widened, disbelief and hope mingling on her face.

"Are you serious, Hancheng? He really agreed?"

"Absolutely," Song Hancheng assured her, squeezing her hand gently, "You just need to pass test her."

Su Qing was instantly nervous,

"Test? What test?"

"Honestly I too don’t know. But as far I know, boss Su is very generous and won’t make things difficult deliberately!"

"I’ll do my best, Hancheng. I really need this chance." Su Qing couldn’t help but mutter.

This was her last hope. If she didn’t seize it, then...god knows when she will be able to change her situation.

"I know you will, Qing. You’ve got this." Song Hancheng hugged Su Qing.

Su Qing hugged him back and smiled,

"Thank you, Hancheng. I’ll work hard and prove myself. I won’t let you or Boss Su down."

....

The next day.

Gu Jin returned from school, changed her disguise, and walked toward the shop.

When she reached the entrance she saw Song Hancheng and Su Qing who were sitting at the stairs at the entrance and talking.

No, it was more like, Song Hancheng was calming down Su Qing.

It can be seen clearly that Song Hancheng loved Su Qing a lot.

For a moment Gu Jin felt a strange bitterness.

How lucky Su Qing was? She even had a boyfriend who could calm her down when she was nervous.

Gu Jin shook her head slightly and walked up to them.

Sensing her arrival, the lovebird stopped talking and stood up.

Su Qing nervously greeted Gu Jin,

"Hello Boss Su."

"Hello." Gu Jin nodded towards her.

Song Hancheng led both of them inside.

After sitting on the sofa, Gu Jin motioned Song Hancheng to leave.

Song Hancheng softly patted Su Qing’s back as a form of encouragement and left.

Su Qing smiled nervously and waited for Gu Jin to ask her question.

Gu Jin studied Su Qing for a moment, her expression unreadable. Su Qing’s nervousness was palpable, but she tried to maintain her composure.

Gu Jin finally spoke, her tone calm and measured.

"Su Qing, I understand you’re eager to take on this role.

Managing an alchemy shop requires not just attracting customers but also handling customers, managing inventory, and maintaining the shop’s reputation. Do you have any prior experience?"

Su Qing tensed up but she tried to sound confident and said,

"Boss Su don’t worry, I have good alchemy skills and I promise to learn management from Hancheng."

After answering, Su Qing felt like biting her tongue.

She answered the question wrongly!

Out of all the skills that Gu Jin listed, she didn’t excel in anything.

Now Su Qing started to feel whether she was even worthy of the job.

Her skills don’t match Gu Jin’s requirements at all. It will be very hard to secure this job.

Su Qing felt very disappointed. She scolded herself for being an introvert. If only she had focused on her communication skills like Song Hancheng she could have secure this job.

Gu Jin’s next words confirmed Su Qing’s fear,

"You are not suitable for this job."

Su Qing’s face turned stiff and for a moment she didn’t know how to react.

Su Qing’s heart was thumping with fear, nervousness, and panic.

Should she beg boss Su? Or should she preserve some dignity and leave the room?

After all, it is indeed humiliating for any candidate to be rejected within 2 questions, right?

But her current situation didn’t allow her to preserve any dignity.

Just as Su Qing was lost in her thoughts, she heard Gu Jin’s voice,

"However there is a job that might suit you..."

Su Qing looked at Gu Jin with a confused gaze.