Rebirth: Daily Face Slaps - Chapter 18

The area looked desolate and empty.

Back in 2000, the Xiangmi District was in such a state of decline.

—A main street crossing east to west and north to south, with more than ten side roads. The mixture of new and old buildings, sparse vehicles, and pedestrians couldn’t even compare to a third-tier city being developed by China.

If Lin Mengting hadn’t been reborn with decades of memories from the future, she might have found it hard to believe, like every other person walking these streets, that this city would experience rapid development in just ten years and become a sought-after place for all Chinese people to seek fortune.

The current scene brought about a strong feeling of “how things change over time” that she hadn’t fully felt yesterday when she experienced this glimpse into the past.

In March, the winter had passed, and S City was truly in the season of spring, with everything coming back to life.

Greenery was visible everywhere, dotted with pretty flowers. Looking up at the sky, one could see vast expanses of blue, and in the distance, the mountains could be seen faintly through the mist and haze.

Occasional breezes brought the scent of unknown flowers. Taking a deep breath and exhaling slowly, Lin Mengting felt her unknown frustrations being carried away by the wind, leaving no trace.

Following the route from her memories, Lin Mengting smoothly arrived at Hongxing International Transport Agency Co., Ltd.

Standing outside the transparent glass door, Lin Mengting couldn’t help but feel emotional.

Who would have thought that this unremarkable Hongxing Company would develop into a leading industry enterprise within just ten years? Meanwhile, other companies, originally larger with more resources and connections, would gradually shrink their businesses, lay off employees, relocate, and ultimately shut down!

Instead of saying “thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river,” it was more accurate to say that the boss of Hongxing had a keen insight into the world, allowing him to seize every leap forward effortlessly.

Lin Mengting raised her right hand and knocked three times.

“Come in,” a clear voice came through the heavy wooden door.

Lin Mengting gently pushed the door open and was immediately hit by the bustling sounds of people talking, phones ringing, fax machines, printers, and copiers—a cacophony that was unmistakably the atmosphere of a busy company.

This was indeed characteristic of the year 2000!

—Everyone was full of energy, with a clear understanding of their future.

And this understanding was based on the belief that hard work and effort would definitely pay off!

…

“How can I help you?” The receptionist’s question interrupted Lin Mengting’s thoughts.

“Hello, I graduated from a vocational school last July and was wondering if your company is hiring salespeople?” Lin Mengting asked with a smile.

Having spent a lifetime in logistics, Lin Mengting, now reborn, naturally wanted to “stick to what she knew” to quickly accumulate initial capital. She decided to go directly to the third company she had worked for in her previous life and recommend herself.

With her knowledge and experience from her past life, she was confident she could go further in this industry in her current life!

…

A salesperson?!

The receptionist’s gaze swept over Lin Mengting.

Today, Lin Mengting was wearing a white shirt with shooting star patterns embroidered on the chest and sleeves, covered by a light pink cardigan, and paired with beige slim pants. Her hair was styled in a small bun, making her look particularly neat.

Her well-timed smile and gentle, yet irresistible, tone weren’t much, honestly.

The most important thing was that no company ever had enough salespeople. Especially for a company like Hongxing, which had been in S City for less than a year!

“Please wait a moment; I’ll check with the HR manager,” the receptionist said and then dialed the HR manager’s number.

After a brief conversation, the receptionist turned to Lin Mengting with an apologetic smile, “I’m sorry, our HR manager is on vacation and not in the office.”

Lin Mengting paused for a moment, then smiled again, “Could you tell me when she’ll be back?”

The receptionist shook her head, “I’m not sure about that.”

“Is there someone else acting in her place? Could you please check again?”

At that moment, a person who looked like a leader was approaching.

Noticing this, Lin Mengting continued to smile, “Although I haven’t worked in logistics before, I’ve read many books and articles on the subject. I have a solid theoretical foundation and a clear understanding of the current logistics market in S City…”

Evidently, the receptionist did not expect this young girl to so vigorously sell herself.

Her eloquence was impressive!

Such a girl would definitely make a promising salesperson!

This sentiment was also shared by General Manager Wang, who happened to overhear.

“Are you here to apply for a job?”

Wang, in his early forties, wore gold-rimmed glasses, a black suit, a white shirt, and a dark blue striped tie. His demeanor exuded authority.

The receptionist quickly stood up and greeted, “Hello, Mr. Wang!”

Lin Mengting blinked, suppressing her excitement, and flashed a bright smile showing eight teeth, “Hello, Mr. Wang. I want to apply for a salesperson position at your company.”

Mr. Wang nodded slightly, scrutinizing her. After a moment of consideration, he said, “Follow me.”

Yes!

Upon hearing this, Lin Mengting knew she had a fifty percent chance of getting the job.

In her mind, she was already celebrating.

Entering a small conference room, Lin Mengting respectfully handed her documents to Mr. Wang, “Mr. Wang, I graduated from a vocational school last July and want to apply for a salesperson position at your company.”

“Here are my resume, diploma, and a copy of my ID.”

Mr. Wang took the documents and gestured for her to sit, “Please, have a seat.”

“Thank you,” Lin Mengting replied, sitting properly on the front edge of the chair.

Mr. Wang adjusted his glasses, the transparent lenses reflecting the light slightly, “Our company hasn’t advertised for jobs at the talent market or on recruitment websites. How did you know to apply here?”