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"Well, I suppose so. This printer is indeed a bit outdated." After glancing at the contract, Piao Hong smiled and made an American-style joke in response to Lin Feng's comment.
"Mm." Lin Feng kept his response brief, mindful of his current position as a job applicant for the company.
Clearly, Lin Feng's succinctness was appreciated by Piao Hong, who believed that he possessed the qualities expected of a subordinate.
"Alright, you’ve passed the interview. Now, follow me," Piao Hong said. She didn’t want to elaborate; her assessment of Lin Feng's capabilities would not be limited to just producing a contract in a short amount of time. As Lin Feng had mentioned earlier, everything still needed time to prove itself. After signing the contract Lin Feng had just prepared, she turned to him and spoke.
Evidently, she wanted to personally arrange Lin Feng's work.
Without overthinking it, Lin Feng also signed his name on the contract, internally reflecting, "A contract of servitude has been signed."
Of course, regardless of his inner musings, Lin Feng had to follow Piao Hong. He also felt a sense of anticipation about the new environment he might face next. After all, whether in his past life or this one, he had experience in this type of white-collar company. He believed this could be a novel and interesting experience for him.
The unknown was what Lin Feng looked forward to; after all, many things were now within his control. At that moment, he felt like an invincible gamer seeking another form of excitement in the real world, even if this so-called "excitement" might be something others found tedious.
This feeling of tedium was similar to what those who had grown accustomed to controlling everything experienced. People living their nine-to-five white-collar lives often grew weary of it because it was not new to them.
Well, let’s just say that everyone has their own preferences; in any case, Lin Feng was quite looking forward to his upcoming white-collar life.
As Piao Hong entered an office, Lin Feng followed her inside.
Piao Hong knocked lightly on the door as a symbolic gesture before pushing it open. This was her company; knocking was a matter of courtesy while entering without permission was her right. After all, every boss has the authority to monitor whether their employees are slacking off, right?
Following Piao Hong’s lead, Lin Feng stepped into the office.
Once inside, Lin Feng’s gaze moved past Piao Hong’s figure to another graceful silhouette. Although Piao Hong’s figure was equally elegant, Lin Feng knew that these two figures presented entirely different visual impacts.
Piao Hong's silhouette was dignified and poised. Beyond her figure, however, Lin Feng saw one that carried a hint of worldly charm.
Chen Li sensed something amiss today; in fact, it wasn’t just today but rather during a colleague gathering a week ago when she first felt uneasy. The discomfort stemmed from her immediate superior—a man in his fifties who had become surrounded by circumstances—looking at her with an unusually eager gaze. If she hadn’t been quick enough to dodge earlier, he might have attempted some inappropriate actions in his office.
In truth, this couldn’t be entirely blamed on Zhu Jie because Chen Li’s figure wasn’t just captivating from behind; it was easy for any normal man to focus their attention on her presence.
Adding to this, Zhu Jie has heard that Chen Li is quite an unrestrained woman, often seen at bars and nightclubs with men. Given this, he naturally feels no hesitation in pursuing her as her superior. In his eyes, age is not an issue; after all, Chen Li is not a young girl anymore—she's almost thirty.
"Manager, your presence is a surprise. Is there something you need?" Just as Zhu Jie was about to say something slightly inappropriate, Chen Li was contemplating how to respond when General Manager Piao Hong walked in. The moment he saw Piao Hong enter, Zhu Jie swallowed his words about who had the audacity to enter without permission and instead greeted her with a charming smile.
While speaking with Piao Hong, Zhu Jie leaned slightly forward, indicating respect from a subordinate to a superior. Don't think Zhu Jie is unaware of these details; he rose through the ranks from a junior employee. To reach his current position, he had to learn these nuances. It's not just about ability; making a superior feel comfortable without violating principles is a subtle rule every subordinate should know.
"Nothing much, just came by to check in. This young man was just hired. I remember you mentioned needing someone here a few days ago, so I brought him over," Piao Hong said, clearly pleased with Zhu Jie's attitude at that moment. Although she could sense some flattery in Zhu Jie's demeanor, he managed it well enough that it didn't come off as excessive.
"Oh, really? The General Manager remembers me! You've sent me a talent! How can I make the best use of him in my department? Do you have any insights?" Zhu Jie was indeed quite clever. Not to mention his grasp of his superior's thoughts; he was quite astute. He didn't know the relationship between Lin Feng and Piao Hong, but since Piao Hong personally brought him over, he knew he had to handle it well and ideally let Piao Hong arrange things herself.
"Minister Zhu, don't misunderstand. You can arrange how to utilize this person as you see fit. Well then, I've delivered him, so I'll take my leave," Piao Hong stated firmly, ensuring that Zhu Jie wouldn't misinterpret her intentions towards Lin Feng. She wanted to assess Lin Feng's true capabilities herself.
After saying this, Piao Hong turned to leave but suddenly paused at the door and turned back to Lin Feng, saying, "Don't forget our agreement."
Now that she mentioned it, Zhu Jie wouldn't have misunderstood anything; however, her words left him with plenty of room for imagination.
"Agreement? What kind of agreement could this young man have with the General Manager?" Zhu Jie pondered deeply as thoughts swirled in his mind.
After thinking for a long time without arriving at any satisfactory answers, Zhu Jie finally concocted an answer that wasn't really an answer—this kid must have some connection with the General Manager.
However, recalling how Piao Hong had left immediately when he intended to show care for Lin Feng made Zhu Jie think that she probably didn't want others to know about her relationship with Lin Feng. Thus, he decided that his approach towards Lin Feng should be outwardly neutral while providing support privately. He believed this method of handling Lin Feng would be the most reliable.
"Alright then, we haven't been introduced yet. Young man, I'm Zhu Jie, the Minister of this department." With his mind made up, Zhu Jie began addressing Lin Feng. His attitude towards Lin Feng was significantly better than that towards an average junior employee.
"Lin Feng here; you can just call me Lin Feng," Lin Feng replied. Since he was starting work here, he had no choice but to say this. For him, it was also a unique experience. In City B—a mid-level city—there were very few people who could call him "Lin Feng," and Zhu Jie certainly wasn't one of them.
However, given the special circumstances now, Lin Feng could only respond this way.
"Yes, Lin Feng; that's a nice name. As you come into this new environment, make sure to adapt well," Zhu Jie said earnestly as he noted down Lin Feng's name—not for any other reason but so he would have someone to investigate later when trying to understand the relationship between Lin Feng and Piao Hong.
As someone who has navigated the workplace for so long, he understood well the saying "Caution makes for safe sailing."
In all matters, it's best to remain prudent.
"By the way, I almost forgot to introduce you. This is your team leader, Chen Li. She's a few years older than you, so you can call her Sister Li," Zhu Jie said, although he had his own thoughts in mind. At that moment, he presented a serious expression, quite different from the casual demeanor he had when interacting with Chen Li alone.
"Sister Li, hello. Please take care of me," Lin Feng replied. Since his superior suggested it, he complied. After all, Chen Li was nearly thirty, and given Lin Feng's current physiological age, calling her "Sister Li" felt appropriate.
"Yes, let's work hard together," Chen Li said with a smile as she faced the sunny young man. She then extended her hand to shake Lin Feng's.
Clearly, Chen Li had no reservations about this young man.
"Alright, Lin Feng, you can follow Chen Li. She'll let you know what needs to be done. Work hard, kid; I have high hopes for you," Zhu Jie said after introducing the two. He knew that Chen Li would take good care of things. However, considering Lin Feng's potentially good relationship with Piao Hong, Zhu Jie offered some symbolic encouragement.
It was just a few words; if Lin Feng really had something going on with Piao Hong, Zhu Jie would benefit from it. If not, he wouldn't lose much either—just a few words that required no investment.
In fact, Zhu Jie enjoyed making such empty promises.
"Alright then, Team Leader Zhu, we'll head down now," Chen Li said. With Lin Feng's sudden arrival alleviating her immediate concerns, she knew that with him present, Zhu Jie wouldn't dare act inappropriately and quickly addressed him.
"Okay, you two go ahead," Zhu Jie replied and nodded in agreement.
Lin Feng was unaware that his unexpected arrival had inadvertently helped Chen Li significantly. Thus, he followed her out of Zhu Jie's office in a bit of confusion.
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