Rebirth: Daily Face Slaps - Chapter 31

“Lin Mengting, everyone has noticed your effort and dedication over the past month.”

Manager Ding felt a bit emotional as he looked at the young woman standing in front of his desk, dressed in a simple white shirt and plaid skirt, yet exuding an irresistible and vibrant beauty.

Truly, “the waves behind drive on those before, and the new replaces the old”!

“Thank you for your compliment, Manager Ding,” Lin Mengting replied with a slight smile and a soft voice. Despite her words of gratitude, her eyes showed no great excitement or thrill, giving an impression of extreme steadiness.

Not hearing any further words from Lin Mengting, Manager Ding shook his head slightly, feeling that Lin Mengting was indeed as Qian Zhiyuan had said, “too arrogant,” seemingly lacking in “humility.”

“However, I believe you can do even better.”

Lin Mengting lowered her eyes slightly, her long lashes hiding a sigh “Please give me your guidance, Manager Ding.”

Clearly, Lin Mengting’s obedient attitude at that moment satisfied Manager Ding’s desire to be the “boss” lecturing an insubordinate “junior.”

“You should know that the factory employees work overtime every night. At that time, the factory leaders are off work. Whether you want to chat privately with the factory managers to strengthen your relationship and achieve the goal of ‘first be friends, then do business,’ or discuss things that are inconvenient to talk about during the day, you can do so.”

For instance, giving gifts.

Or, offering kickbacks.

“Other salespeople seize this opportunity to work overtime until nine or ten o’clock. Only you always work on time and never do overtime. As a salesperson, you should be at the forefront, never slack off, and never be satisfied with temporary achievements. You are still young; you should seize every minute and second to strive and fight, and never be like those older salespeople who have lost their sharpness and ambition, living off past achievements.”

…

Actually, what Manager Ding said made a lot of sense. Even though these words were not practical for Lin Mengting at the moment, she still needed to appreciate the sentiment.

Even though Manager Ding had been used by Qian Zhiyuan several times to find fault with her, she still had to show respect.

“Manager Ding, I understand your point. It’s just that I have enrolled in a prep class for the adult college entrance exam, and I have to attend classes every evening. So, for the next few months, I really can’t work overtime at night. But don’t worry, during the day, I will make full use of every minute and second and will not disappoint the company’s expectations of me.”

“You are taking the adult college entrance exam this year?” Manager Ding raised his eyebrows, evidently surprised that Lin Mengting was not “calling friends to play,” but was instead increasing her personal capital.

Every company encourages employees to “learn as long as they live” and never be satisfied with their current knowledge and skills. Hongxing Company was no exception.

Thus, at this moment, Manager Ding’s prepared speech couldn’t be used.

Helplessly, he could only say reluctantly, “Since that’s the case, then focus on your studies, and after the exams, concentrate on your work.”

“I will report this to General Manager Wang. You can go back now.”

Easily, he shifted the responsibility to General Manager Wang.

At that moment, Lin Mengting couldn’t help but feel a wave of sympathy for the frequently implicated General Manager Wang.

…

“Adult college entrance exam?” Even though Qian Zhiyuan was mentally prepared, he was still shocked by Manager Ding’s sudden news.

“Young people today are really amazing!” Manager Ding sighed, “I used to think my son was pretty good. Now, compared to Lin Mengting, he seems to be nothing. When I go home tonight, I must call him and let him know what it means that ‘there is always someone better,’ and see if he dares to be so arrogant in the future!”

“Your son is already quite good.” Qian Zhiyuan slightly lowered his eyes, took a deep breath, and suppressed the complex emotions stirring in his chest.

“B University, one of the top universities in China, and he’s studying the most popular major. In the future, whether he continues his studies, stays on as a teacher, or works in government or research institutions, he has great prospects and is truly a rare talent!”

This was something that a graduate from an adult education college like Lin Mengting could not compare with.

Of course, Qian Zhiyuan didn’t say this out loud, but Manager Ding immediately understood and gave a rare bitter smile.

“You don’t understand.”

It would be more accurate to describe a girl like Lin Mengting as a “dragon hidden in the abyss,” accumulating strength for future success.

Moreover, Lin Mengting was a girl who had long set her own life goals.

What is the scariest thing in a person’s life?

It is not temporary poverty and hardship, nor the confusion of not seeing the future direction, but having no life goals and blindly working without knowing why.

Just like his son, although he was studying the most popular major at B University and received scholarships every year, he lacked the spirit and drive that Lin Mengting possessed.

What worried him most was that many people who had grown up in greenhouses, sailing smoothly all the way, would falter when they encountered setbacks in society and never recover.

Who could guarantee that his son wouldn’t become such a person?

Thinking about this, even Manager Ding couldn’t help but feel envious of Lin Mengting’s parents.

“What is there that I don’t understand?” If Qian Zhiyuan were a fresh graduate, a twenty-three or twenty-four-year-old new to society, he might not understand the sentiments in Manager Ding’s words.

But as someone who had lived to over forty in his previous life, only to die tragically from a serious illness, Qian Zhiyuan understood Manager Ding’s sentiments better than anyone. He couldn’t help but recall hearing about Manager Ding’s son selling pancakes after graduating from university.

“You don’t need to worry too much. In my opinion, ‘each generation has its own fortunes.’” At this point, Qian Zhiyuan paused deliberately, a subtle, meaningful smile flashing across his lips, “Perhaps when your son graduates, he will also meet a benefactor like General Manager Wang did for Lin Mengting and embark on a smooth and broad path.”

“General Manager Wang?” For Manager Ding, who was suddenly plunged into gloom, Qian Zhiyuan’s unexpected words were like a guiding light in the ocean. He subconsciously looked up and tightly gripped the chopsticks in his hand.