Chapter 260: Chapter 260: The First Time Calling Him “Hubby

Lin Qi saw the green light was about to change, so she blushed and called out, “Husband…”

Despite the awkwardness, Huo Tingdong straightened up in satisfaction and shifted gears.

Lili sat in the back, watching Huo Tingdong’s eyes through the rearview mirror.

It seemed like the first time she saw a shallow smile in this man’s eyes.

He looked really happy!

Initially, she worried Lin Qi might send her back, but after all they’d been through, she suddenly felt that Aunt Qiqi’s well-being was what mattered most to her!

Lili suddenly said, “Aunt Qiqi, will it be very hard for you to raise me?”

Lin Qi turned around, confused, “Why do you ask?”

Lili said, “I’m afraid…”

She didn’t dare to finish the sentence.

She was afraid this uncle wouldn’t like her, and because Aunt Qiqi wanted to adopt her, the two would fight and not get along.

She wanted Aunt Qiqi and the uncle to be happy.

After all, the uncle was tall and handsome, distinguished-looking, and very rich.

She didn’t want Aunt Qiqi to miss out on her happiness!

So Lili mustered her courage and said, “Aunt Qiqi, if it really doesn’t work out, you can send me back to the orphanage!”

Lin Qi felt heartache over her mature understanding, after everything that happened, Lili must feel like she brought a lot of trouble and burden to her.

Lin Qi said, “Lili, don’t worry, I can afford to raise you. And, uncle has also agreed to raise you with me, aren’t you afraid that the two of us can’t afford you?”

With that, she looked at Huo Tingdong, “Huo…”

Huo Tingdong gave her a profound glance.

Lin Qi immediately changed her tune obediently, “Dear husband, am I right?”

This “dear husband” was incredibly pleasing to Huo Tingdong’s ears.

He hummed an acknowledgment, “Affordable.”

Lin Qi asked, “So will you raise her?”

Huo Tingdong said firmly, “Yes.”

Lin Qi looked toward Lili, leant over and touched her face, “Lili, don’t worry! Auntie will go job hunting tomorrow.”

Huo Tingdong was surprised to hear this, “You want to find a job?”

Lin Qi said, “Yes.”

Huo Tingdong said, “Are you afraid I can’t support you?”

Lin Qi was at a loss for words, “I…”

Huo Tingdong said, “I remember I gave you a bank card, it has your living expenses.”

Lin Qi doubted, “But what if you regret it one day? Or if we fight again and you withdraw the living expenses, I’ll have no money left! Then, I’ll be forced to bow my head!”

Money not earned by oneself always spends uneasily.

Lin Qi said, “I still want to get a job, or perhaps start my own business.”

Huo Tingdong said, “If you really want to have your own career… I respect your ideas.”

He considered placing her in his company, with so many departments under him, any easy position for her would do. When he went to the company, she would accompany him, so she’d have a career and they would spend more time together.

Huo Tingdong asked, “There are many departments in my company that are short-staffed, do you want to try?”

Lin Qi was stunned for a moment, looking at him, “You want me to seek employment in your company?”

Huo Tingdong gave a noncommittal answer, “Why? You’re not willing?”

Lin Qi hummed, fell silent for a long time, and worriedly said, “If I work at your company and we fight later, and you fire me because you’re displeased, wouldn’t I be out of a job?”

Huo Tingdong couldn’t help but laugh at her concern, “Why are you so fixated on us fighting?”

Lin Qi said, “What couple doesn’t fight? Fighting is the most normal thing! I’m just hypothesizing in advance, just in case, right?”

Huo Tingdong said, “I can sign a contract with you. If I fire you, I can give you a severance payment in seven figures.”

Lin Qi continued, “If you place me under your wing, the staff will say you practice nepotism.”

Huo Tingdong scoffed, “The employees under me are not so superficial and idle to indulge in such gossip.”

Lin Qi was convinced.

Even though she had her own plans already and wanted to open a store, any store would do, a supermarket possibly. She could hire a few people, and as long as the location is good, the supermarket business is a steady income.

But since he said so, why not go for it?

Lin Qi said, “Then give me an easy and relaxed position, how much will you pay me?”

Huo Tingdong asked, “How much do you want me to pay you?”

Lin Qi asked, “Which department under you has the highest average salary?”

Huo Tingdong said, “Departments with high average wages are all busy, those that are relaxed have very low wages.”

The Huace Group is filled with elites; there are no idle positions, and few leisure ones, look at Mo Ke: with an annual salary of a million, seemingly high-ranking, but as an assistant, he is endlessly busy, with a 24/7 open phone line, always on call without a trace of negligence.

Lin Qi said, “If the salary is considerable, I can accept being busy!”

Huo Tingdong said, “Project team. Last year, the average salary plus performance bonus for the project team was 800,000 per annum.”

“800,000!!”

Lin Qi was truly shocked by such a high income!

She said incredulously, “What about the position with the lowest average wage?”

Huo Tingdong said, “Receptionist, answering phones, sending faxes, rotating 8-hour shifts, average annual income of 180,000.”

180,000…

That’s not too little either.

Lin Qi commented, “Even the receptionist earns so much.”

Huo Tingdong said, “The requirements for a receptionist are also high; you must master three or more languages. Compared to other departments, it’s pretty relaxed.”

Lin Qi said, “I’ll think about it some more!”

Huo Tingdong took Lili to the hospital.

Her injuries had not fully healed, and she needed a few more days of rest.

To prevent Jin Lilai and Li Wanru from rushing to the hospital again, Huo Tingdong assigned more people to guard.

Back at home.

Lin Qi asked Huo Tingdong for several job listings.

This listing was requested by Huo Tingdong from the HR department.

The HR department hires thousands of new employees each year, with vacancies in various positions.

In addition to job listings, the table also included details for the candidates’ required qualifications, with a basic requirement of graduates from 985 or 211 universities, and finance and IT majors being a plus.

Despite the attractive salary offered by Huace and the targeted recruitment of talents, Huace also offers housing subsidies.

No wonder Huace can attract elites from all walks of life, not to mention, the compensation including 15 months’ worth of salary and performance bonuses is quite impressive!

After looking back and forth, Lin Qi found that the only job she felt qualified for was the secretary responsible for serving tea and water.

Secretary…

The benefits for a secretary were quite high, with an average annual salary of 300,000.