Early morning Atherton, although in the grove of path both sides cover the birdsong is exceptionally active, actually as before gives people a tranquil feeling. 清晨的阿瑟顿,虽然道路两旁的茂密的树丛中鸟鸣声异常活跃,却依旧给人一种宁静的感觉。 Ma Lisa Meyer stops vehicle in the roadside, confirmed an address, pushes the hanger-on car(riage). 玛丽莎・梅耶尔将车子停在路边,确认了一遍地址,就推门下车。 She 5 : 00 woke today, spends for one hour to prepare for this morning's meeting carefully. Through these days understanding, she knows that Eric Williams in many aspects is the person who has one's wish, since opposite party telephoning makes her come to have the breakfast together, Ma Lisa Meyer had determined that he estimated is attains this to work. 她今天五点不到就醒了过来,花了一个多小时细心地为今天早上的这次会面进行准备。通过这段时间的了解,她知道艾瑞克・威廉姆斯在很多方面都是一个非常随心所欲的人,既然对方打电话让她过来一起吃早餐,玛丽莎・梅耶尔心里就已经确定,自己估计已经算是拿到这份工作了。 This month of effort has not been in vain finally. 这一个月时间的努力总算没有白费。 One month ago, she knew that Eric Williams assistant office needs to advertise for the news of new assistant, immediately had the thoughts. From the high school, she has planned her future, initially law school that gives up the parents favoring, but tenaciously has chosen the computer science speciality, besides her interest, is notes the IT industry rapid development again the broad prospects. 一个月前,她得知艾瑞克・威廉姆斯助理办公室需要招聘新助理的消息,立刻就动了心思。从高中开始,她就规划过自己的未来,当初放弃父母更看好的法学院而固执地选择了计算机专业,除了她本身的兴趣外,再就是注意到IT产业迅速发展的广阔前景。 Originally, she has not entered the plan of work place ahead of time, although has obtained the computer bachelor's degree of Stanford University this type of federation well-known university, but she is clear, now walks into the work place, she also can only start to start from a programmer of foundation, even if the luck is good, wants to achieve a high level in company, it is estimated that was also ten years the eight years later matters. 原本,她是没有提前进入职场的打算的,虽然拿到了斯坦福大学这种联邦知名高校的计算机学士学位,但她清楚,现在步入职场,她也就只能从一个基础的程序员开始做起,即使运气再好,想要做到一家公司的高层,估计也是十年八年之后的事情了。 But if can attain Eric the position of Williams assistant office, that all were different. 但如果能够拿到艾瑞克・威廉姆斯助理办公室的职位,那一切就不同了。 Two months ago, she before Yahoo web portal noticed that Eric Williams assistant Peter Ritchie holds the post of the FFM TV Station advertisement marketing department vice-president Manager news, before then, Eric before Williams another, assistant Alan Fisman, now is ABC group Vice Chairman. 两个月前,她就从雅虎门户网站上看到艾瑞克・威廉姆斯前助理彼得・里奇担任FFM电视台广告营销部门副总经理的消息,在此之前,艾瑞克・威廉姆斯的另外一位前助理艾伦・菲斯曼,现在已经是ABC集团副总裁。 From these two instances, so long as can enter Eric Williams assistant office, and obtains the attention of opposite party, then, several years later, she can definitely obtain a middle management in the company of Firefly system with ease the position, in the meantime, the promotion speed also absolutely be faster than other administrative personnel. 从这两个事例来看,只要能够进入艾瑞克・威廉姆斯的助理办公室,并且获得对方的关注,那么,几年后,她肯定能够轻松地在萤火虫体系的公司内获得一个中层管理的职位,同时,升迁速度也绝对要比其他管理人员更快。 This aspect, even if she then continues to obtain Stanford University master's degree, then starts from a beginning higher senior engineer, wants to obtain the same level position, 35 years cannot realize. 这方面,哪怕是她接下来继续拿到斯坦福大学硕士学位,然后从一个起点更高的高级工程师做起,想要获得同等职位,也不是35年能够实现的。 Therefore, although in the job listing requests the applicant school record for the master above, Ma Lisa Meyer decides to attempt as before, she not only has meticulously prepared her resume, but also has attained own handwriting letter of recommendation from several in Stanford University quite well known professor there. 因此,虽然招聘启事上要求应聘者学历为硕士以上,玛丽莎・梅耶尔依旧决定尝试一下,她不但精心准备了一份自己的简历,还从几位在斯坦福大学颇有名望的教授那里拿到了亲笔推荐信。 Although just, is confident, but first time sends the resume, because her school record does not meet the requirement, quick received the telephone of rejection. 只不过,虽然信心满满,但第一次将个人简历寄出去,因为她的学历不符合要求,还是很快就收到了拒绝的电话。 She has not been discouraged, has spent a time, one week later, a professor through school, she related on Peter Ritchie, the opposite party exactly was the favorite disciple of that professor, under recommending of that professor, Peter Ritchie complied to help her submit the resume to Eric head Kelly of Williams assistant office Haynes, perhaps was receives her rigid moving, Kelly Haynes has given her an opportunity of interview, she also successfully adopted the interview of opposite party, entered last round candidate list. 她并没有气馁,又花了一番功夫,一星期后,通过学校的一位教授,她联系上了彼得・里奇,对方恰好是那位教授的得意门生,在那位教授的引荐下,彼得・里奇答应帮她把简历递交给艾瑞克・威廉姆斯助理办公室的负责人凯莉・海恩斯,或许是受到她的执着打动,凯莉・海恩斯给了她一个面试的机会,她也顺利通过了对方的面试,进入最后一轮候选者名单。 In only undergraduate as candidate list, in addition she to Eric the guess of Williams disposition, she believes that she can definitely arouse the interest of opposite party. 作为候选人名单中唯一一位本科毕业生,再加上她对艾瑞克・威廉姆斯性格的一些猜测,她相信,自己肯定能够引起对方的关注。 The reality has not disappointed really her. 现实也果然没有让她失望。 Only those who make her somewhat hesitant is, Eric but Williams well-known playboy, she very much has to her appearance self-confidently, if she proposed the appointment to invite to the direction, she does not know one were this agreement or rejects, or, fished the appetite of opposite party suitably. 唯一让她有些犹豫的是,艾瑞克・威廉姆斯可是众所周知的花花公子,她对自己的样貌还是很有自信的,如果对方向她提出约会邀请,她不知道自己是该同意还是拒绝,又或者,适当地钓一下对方的胃口。 consider as finished, when the time comes again said. 算了,到时候再说吧。 Lowered the head has sized up one once more own attire, because the opposite party invited her to come to have the breakfast together, Ma Lisa Meyer has not put on was too official, the upper body was a light tan personal wool sweater, below was white trousers, on the foot puts on pair of black thin with the high-heeled shoes, the whole person is bringing several points of capability, actually many sex appeal. 低头再次打量了一番自己的衣着,由于对方邀请她来一起吃早餐,玛丽莎・梅耶尔也就没有穿的太正式,上身是一件驼色的贴身羊毛衫,下面是一条白色长裤,脚上穿着一双黑色细跟高跟鞋,整个人带着几分干练,却又不乏性感。 Gains ground to size up the present mansion, Ma Lisa in the Meyer eyes somewhat envies, starts to calculate at heart unrestrainedly, oneself want to buy this mansion, what position needs to achieve. 抬头打量着眼前的这座豪宅,玛丽莎・梅耶尔眼中有些羡慕,心里情不自禁地开始计算,自己想要买下这栋豪宅,需要达到什么样的位置。 Is thinking, puts out a hand according to the sound doorbell, after the moment, she noticed that a stature is in the petite girl's turns very much from mansion alley, before arriving at the front door. 这么想着,伸手按响门铃,片刻后,她就看到一个身材很是娇小的女孩从豪宅里的小路上拐出来,走到大门前。 This is one fine girl like foreign-style doll, stature, be only one meter five over, wear one set of wool sweater and slacks similarly, is only the color is different. 这是一个精致的像洋娃娃一样的女孩,身材只有一米五出头,同样穿着一套羊毛衫和休闲裤,只是颜色不同。 Ma Lisa Meyer just rejoiced that they have not hit the garment, complexion some are not suddenly comfortable, this girl, should, sure, will not grow up, looks like may most, only then 13 or 14-year-old. Ma Lisa Meyer does not want to move these rich and powerful people less than the private matter that the bystander said. 玛丽莎・梅耶尔心里刚刚庆幸两人没有撞衫,脸色突然就有些不自在,这女孩,应该,肯定,不会成年吧,看起来可最多只有十三四岁。玛丽莎・梅耶尔可不想触碰这些富豪们不足为外人道的私密事。 „Hello, Meyer Miss, Eric was waiting for you.” “你好,梅耶尔小姐,艾瑞克已经在等着你了。” Carolyn opens the front door to let Ma Lisa Meyer comes , the politeness greets, notes in the unnatural expression to square features, Carlow links somewhat is immediately embarrassed, she is not first time comes across this matter, naturally can guess correctly Ma Lisa easily the Meyer thoughts, do not want to misunderstand Eric, Carolyn introduce on own initiative: „I am the Eric assistant, Carolyn Will.” 卡洛琳打开大门让玛丽莎・梅耶尔进来,礼貌地打着招呼,注意到对方脸上的不自然表情,卡洛连顿时就有些不好意思,她已经不是第一次遇到这种事情了,自然能够轻易猜出玛丽莎・梅耶尔的心思,不想让人误会艾瑞克,卡洛琳主动介绍道:“我是艾瑞克的助理,卡洛琳・威尔逊。” Ma Lisa the doubts in Meyer heart have not dissipated, but realized that own malpractice, receives the expression hastily, smiled has been grasping starting with Carolyn, said: „Hello, Miss Wilson.” 玛丽莎・梅耶尔心中的疑惑并没有消散,只是意识到自己的失态,连忙收起表情,微笑着与卡洛琳握了下手,道:“你好,威尔逊小姐。” „Called my to be good, please come with me, the breakfast was immediately good, you can first and Eric chat,” Carolyn made Meyer walk toward the courtyard. “叫我卡莉就好,请跟我来吧,早餐马上就好了,你可以先和艾瑞克聊聊,”卡洛琳引着梅耶尔朝院子里走去。 They enter the villa together, Carolyn are also bringing Ma Lisa Meyer arrives at the gym entrance, opens the mouth saying: „Eric, Meyer Miss came.” 两人一起进入别墅,卡洛琳又带着玛丽莎・梅耶尔来到健身房门口,开口道:“艾瑞克,梅耶尔小姐来了。” Ma Lisa Meyer noticed that diagonally opposite on their treadmill a man of wear movement vest shorts has been suspending starting gently, Carolyn toward the hand signal that she has made invitation: „Invited in the past, Meyer Miss.” 玛丽莎・梅耶尔看到斜对着她们的跑步机上一个穿着运动背心短裤的男人轻轻摆了下手,卡洛琳就朝她做了个请的手势:“请过去吧,梅耶尔小姐。” Ma Lisa in the Meyer places on hand satchel the entrance table, enters the spacious gym, turned head to look at one, Carolyn has smiled was nodding toward her, turns around to leave. 玛丽莎・梅耶尔把手上的挎包放在门口桌子上,走进宽敞的健身房,扭头看了一眼,卡洛琳微笑着朝她点了点头,转身离开了。 Alone arrives at side Eric, Ma Lisa Meyer remembers the achievement that on the man that a series of others may not achieve at present for a lifetime, unavoidably restricts, had not forgotten at heart actually this is actually an interview, was pondering fast what cunning problem the opposite party will possibly have. 独自走到艾瑞克身边,玛丽莎・梅耶尔想起眼前男人身上那一连串别人一辈子都不一定能够达到的成就,难免还是拘束起来,心里却没有忘记这其实是一场面试,快速思考着对方可能会出什么样的刁钻问题。 Un, may let her in the side staying station ten minutes, tests her patience. 嗯,可能会让她在旁边呆站十分钟,考验她的耐心。 Thinks that this possibility, Ma Lisa Meyer relaxing body, relaxes the expression, the corners of the mouth shows the smile, appears by oneself is more self-confident. 想到这个可能,玛丽莎・梅耶尔不由地直了直腰身,放松表情,嘴角露出微笑,让自己显得更自信一些。 Eric obviously is not a severe interviewer, notes Meyer to arrive at itself side, nodded toward her, presses several front button, the treadmill slowly stopped. 艾瑞克显然不是一个严苛的面试官,注意到梅耶尔走到自己身旁,朝她点了点头,按了几下面前的按钮,跑步机就缓缓停了下来。 Ma Lisa Meyer sees Eric sweat profusely from the treadmill, glimpses the towel on nearby rack, very natural put out a hand to take down to hand over. 玛丽莎・梅耶尔看到艾瑞克大汗淋漓地从跑步机上下来,瞥见旁边架子上的毛巾,很自然地伸手取下递了过去。 „Thanks.” “谢谢。” Eric receives to express gratitude, the sweat that wiped the face, simultaneously takes a look at the present girl. 艾瑞克接过来道了声谢,擦了擦脸上的汗水,同时打量起眼前的女郎。 In Eric memory originally does not have Ma Lisa Meyer too many materials, only know the two status of opposite party, Google female management and Yahoo CEO, but this was also enough. In world that in this man leads, as a woman, can achieve positions of world 500 strong female leaders, in any event, the ability absolutely is very outstanding, brings to hold the post of his office assistant, definitely has more than enough to spare. 艾瑞克原本的记忆里并没有玛丽莎・梅耶尔的太多资料,只知道对方的两个身份,谷歌女高管和雅虎CEO,但这也已经足够。在这个男人主导的世界上,作为一个女人,能够做到一家世界500强女掌门的位置,无论如何,能力都绝对是非常出众的,拿来担任他的一个办公室助理,肯定绰绰有余。 Yesterday has looked at Ma Lisa the Meyer resume, Eric were more, this that she understood was one from infancy to maturity is occupying the first female study tyrant. Kelly in interview evaluation to Ma Lisa the Meyer appraisal is also high, is calm, rigid, thought meticulous, to be good at communicating. Un, controls to want strong and aggressive these two unable to be the characteristics feature of shortcoming. 昨天看过玛丽莎・梅耶尔的简历,艾瑞克才对她了解的更多了些,这就是一枚从小到大就占着第一名的女学霸。凯莉在面试评语上对玛丽莎・梅耶尔的评价也非常高,性格冷静、执着、思维缜密、善于沟通。嗯,还有控制欲强、富有攻击性这两个也不能算是缺点的性格特征。 Scratched under the sweat simply, Eric has hung the towel on the neck, did not move aside to the look looks at own Meyer to nod saying: „You are very attractive.” 简单的擦了下汗水,艾瑞克把毛巾挂在脖子上,对眼神毫不躲闪地望着自己的梅耶尔点头道:“你很漂亮。” Meyer was waiting for with rapt attention the Eric possible issue, look at him to size up itself, has actually emitted such a few words, is somewhat unexpected, has not actually hesitated, smiles to respond: „Commendation thank you, Mr. Williams.” 梅耶尔原本凝神等待着艾瑞克可能的问题,看他打量完自己,却冒出了这样一句话,有些出乎意料,却没有迟疑,微笑着回应道:“谢谢你的称赞,威廉姆斯先生。” Although was saying, Meyer somewhat is disappointed, he hires himself, can't for her appearance? 虽然这么说着,梅耶尔心里却有些失望,他聘用自己,不会只是为了她的外貌吧？ This is not good matter, she did not imagine just that petite girl such to be treated as a vase. She did not know about Carolyn, although frequently were also appraised the cheek to look like Barbie doll. Will not think that foreign-style doll same petite girl can have any working ability. 这可不是什么好事情,她可不想像刚刚那个娇小女孩那样只是被当做一个花瓶。她对卡洛琳并不了解,虽然自己也经常被人评价脸蛋像芭比娃娃。却也就不会觉得那个洋娃娃一样的娇小女孩能有什么工作能力。 However, in an instant, she decides, in any case, attained this work to say first again. 不过,转眼间,她又打定主意,反正,先拿到这份工作再说。 If when the time comes Eric Williams does not pay attention to her ability, can change job, in Eric Williams assistant office holds the post of the assistant, is an employment history of very bright eye, did not worry that could not find to work. 如果到时候艾瑞克・威廉姆斯并不关注她的才能,还是可以跳槽的,在艾瑞克・威廉姆斯助理办公室担任助理,也是一份非常亮眼的工作经历,不愁找不到好工作。 Eric commended Meyer, walks toward the gym outside, Meyer also on own initiative followed. 艾瑞克称赞了梅耶尔一句,就朝健身房外走去,梅耶尔也主动跟了出来。 Goes to the living room, Eric also said to Meyer: „You sit a while first, I take a bath.” 来到客厅,艾瑞克又对梅耶尔道:“你先坐一会儿,我去洗个澡。” Ma Lisa Meyer nods, looks at Eric along the staircase in two buildings, under she arrives at the sofa to be implicated, is sizing up this villa curiously. 玛丽莎・梅耶尔点点头,看着艾瑞克沿着楼梯上了二楼,她走到沙发旁坐下,好奇地打量着这座别墅。 The thoughts are peaceful, in not far away kitchen the conversation sound in broken bits falls hears, she has not listened to clear anything, is not too curious, but started to ponder over Eric just every action and every movement. 心思安静下来,不远处厨房里细碎的交谈声落入耳中,她并没有听清楚什么,也不是太好奇,只是开始琢磨艾瑞克刚刚的一举一动。 Soon becomes oneself Boss the fellow, um, is not harsh, is not cunning, well-mannered, although most people first time meet basically such will display, but she is can distinguish person words and deeds very much self-confidently is coquettish or originally so, therefore, he should be very easy getting along with. But, praised her to be attractive directly, playboy was the affirmation, but, his stature, was very good. 即将成为自己老板的这个家伙,嗯,不苛刻,不刁钻,彬彬有礼,虽然大部分人第一次见面基本上都会这么表现,但她还是很自信能够分辨一个人言行举止是故作姿态还是本就如此,因此,他应该很好相处。但,直接就夸她漂亮,花花公子是肯定的,不过,他的身材,真的很好。 Felt one somewhat thought crookedly, she received the thoughts hastily. 感觉自己有些想歪了,她连忙收起心思。 Carolyn walked from the kitchen, Meyer stood up on own initiative, has referred to the kitchen direction, said: „, What has me to help?” 卡洛琳又从厨房里走了出来,梅耶尔主动站起身,指了指厨房方向,道:“卡莉,有什么我可以帮忙的吗？” „Thanks, but the breakfast has prepared,” Carolyn looked at the surroundings, asked: „Eric?” “谢谢,不过早餐已经准备好了,”卡洛琳看了看周围,问道:“艾瑞克呢？” Ma Lisa Meyer refers to a finger of staircase: „His movement ends, takes a bath.” 玛丽莎・梅耶尔指指楼梯:“他运动完,去洗澡了。” „Oh, we first go to the dining room, I give you under the introduction Melanie, she is also the Eric assistant.” “哦,那我们先去餐厅吧,我给你介绍下梅兰妮,她也是艾瑞克的助理。” Eric took a shower simply, changes the clothes to go downstairs, in the dining room three girls the warm feelings chatted. 艾瑞克简单地冲了个澡,换好衣服下楼,餐厅里三个女孩已经热络地聊了起来。 „What was chatting?” With a smile under the dinner table is implicated, Eric asked curiously. “在聊什么？”笑着在餐桌旁坐下,艾瑞克好奇地问道。 „Not anything.” “没什么呢。” Shook the head to Eric recent Carolyn, stands up with Melanie, goes to the kitchen end breakfast, suspends today's newspaper to Eric in front. 离艾瑞克最近的卡洛琳摇了摇头,和梅兰妮一起站起身,一个去厨房端早餐,一个把今天的报纸摆到艾瑞克面前。 Ma Lisa Meyer still to just hear the Carolyn two females was actually the Harvard Business School graduate feels surprised, looked that they turned into two small maid in an instant, set out hastily, saw the Eric look to fall on newspaper, has not opened the mouth, on own initiative moved toward the kitchen to help the end breakfast with Melanie. 玛丽莎・梅耶尔还在为刚刚听到卡洛琳两女竟然都是哈佛商学院毕业生感到惊讶,看她们转眼就变成了两个小女仆,也连忙跟着起身,见艾瑞克眼神落在报纸上,没有开口,就自觉地跟着梅兰妮走向厨房去帮着端早餐。 Carries small basket of bread to come out along with Melanie, Meyer looks that she and Carolyn one on the left and other on the right stand by Eric, milk, dials the omelette a but actually, appears ‚acts in harmony’, in the heart suddenly starts anxiously, oneself later do not make these goose bumps the small matters. 端着一小筐面包随着梅兰妮出来,梅耶尔看着她和卡洛琳一左一右地站在艾瑞克两旁,一个倒牛奶,一个拨煎蛋,显得‘配合默契’,心中突然就开始紧张,自己以后不会也要做这些鸡毛蒜皮的小事情吧。 Although thinks at heart that she actually felt one cannot help but have collected, took up the bread to clamp in front to Eric in the tray has clamped a bread, but also asked: „Mr. Williams, does suffice?” 虽然心里是这么想,她却感觉自己不由自主地就已经凑过去,拿起面包夹给艾瑞克面前盘子里夹了一块面包,还问道:“威廉姆斯先生,一个够吗？” Eric just opened «San Francisco Chronicle» in hand, hears the Meyer issue, looked up the two sides, said: „You sit, I come on the line.” 艾瑞克刚刚翻开手中的《旧金山纪事报》,听到梅耶尔的问题,抬头看了看两边,道:“你们都坐吧,我自己来就行。” Melanie has divided an omelette to the Eric tray, hears the Eric words, in the heart cannot bear the unstated criticism: False Boss, we have done well, you want to come, did not have the sincerity. Naturally, she also can only think, when looks Carolyn is busy these matters on cheek a satisfied small expression, immediately expects too much. 梅兰妮分了一份煎蛋到艾瑞克盘子里,听到艾瑞克的话,心中忍不住腹诽:虚伪的老板,我们都已经弄好了,你才要自己来,太没诚意了。当然,她也只敢这么想一下,看着卡洛琳忙着这些事情时脸蛋上一副满足的小表情,顿时就更加恨铁不成钢。 Eric fast glanced over «San Francisco Chronicle», had not found any important news, places newspaper, carried the milk to drink one, looked that said to Meyer: „I saw in the resume yesterday that you have received the artificial intelligence domain graduate student admission notice?” 艾瑞克快速将《旧金山纪事报》浏览了一遍,没有找到什么重要的新闻,就把报纸放在一遍,端起牛奶喝了一口,看向梅耶尔道:“我昨天在简历上看到,你已经拿到人工智能领域的研究生录取通知书了？” Except for just detail, the atmosphere in dining room made the person relax very much, Ma Lisa Meyer did not have performance official of too, very natural nod: „Yes.” 除了刚刚的细节,餐厅里的气氛很让人放松,玛丽莎・梅耶尔也就没有表现的太正式,很自然的点头:“是的。” „That goes study,” Eric nods, such says, notes the disappointment in Meyer eyes, adds with a smile: „I meant, gives dual attention to this work at the same time, I hope that you can simultaneously obtain the master's degree, has the issue?” “那就读完吧,”艾瑞克点点头,这么说出口,注意到梅耶尔眼中的失望,又笑着补充道:“我是说,兼顾这份工作的同时,我希望你能同时拿到硕士学位,有问题吗？” The majority of United States university accepts on -the-job graduate student, Ma Lisa although Meyer too had not known about Stanford the aspect information, but heard itself to attain the work of Eric office assistant, she without hesitation nodded, said: „Does not have the issue, but, Mr. Williams, I thought that I can be competent forthcoming this to work now, does the necessity continue to attend the graduate school?” 大部分美国高校都是接受在职研究生的,玛丽莎・梅耶尔虽然对斯坦福的这方面信息还不太了解,但听到自己已经拿到了艾瑞克办公室助理的工作,她还是毫不犹豫地点头,道:“没问题,不过,威廉姆斯先生,我觉得我现在已经能够胜任即将到来的这份工作了,还有必要继续读研究生吗？”