Rebirth: Daily Face Slaps - Chapter 32

Qian Zhiyuan glanced casually at Manager Ding’s fingers, pausing on the bulging veins from exertion, then adopted a surprised and incredulous expression.

“You didn’t know?!”

“Huh?!” Manager Ding was dumbfounded, but various thoughts raced through his mind.

“Old Ding, how should I put this?” Qian Zhiyuan shook his head. “I’ve told you before, society today isn’t like the old days where ‘one only focused on studying sage books without concerning oneself with worldly matters,’ and talent alone guaranteed success. As a company manager, even if you focus most of your energy on your own responsibilities, you should still take time to understand other information. Otherwise, one day you might step on a landmine and not even know how it happened!”

“It’s not as bad as you say.” Manager Ding pursed his lips, looking indifferent.

In his view, City S was not like inland cities where connections mattered more than abilities.

Here, those with skills got promotions and raises, while those without were let go. There was no need to go to great lengths to please every leader or to understand the background of every employee to avoid offending someone important.

“Old Ding, your temperament, sigh!” Qian Zhiyuan shook his head but didn’t plan to keep persuading Manager Ding.

Who could blame him when Manager Ding always treated him with a condescending attitude and never took his words seriously? Especially regarding Lin Mengting!!

Thinking about how Manager Ding’s initial dissatisfaction with Lin Mengting evolved into difficulties, then to appreciation, and now opening doors for her everywhere, made Qian Zhiyuan feel betrayed by a brother.

Not to mention, Manager Ding went straight to the chairman and general manager without consulting him, proposing to nurture Lin Mengting, ending her probation early and even considering her for a promotion and raise!

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A few days later, Qian Zhiyuan approached Manager Ding again.

“Old Ding, your information is incorrect!”

“What?” After a satisfying meal, Manager Ding was savoring tea, pondering whether to smoke a cigarette and enjoy a divine sensation, when he instinctively looked up, puzzled at Qian Zhiyuan.

“Tsk!” Qian Zhiyuan chuckled, his eyes gleaming with gossip. “Do you know what I overheard at the reception just now?”

“What’s so interesting about women’s gossip?” Manager Ding said grumpily. Sometimes, he couldn’t understand why a seemingly decent guy like Qian Zhiyuan had such a curiosity for gossip, a trait typically associated with young girls.

In ancient times, he’d be the perfect “informer”!

In modern times, not being a paparazzi seems a waste of talent!

“Do you know several colleagues’ sons and daughters are taking classes at the Youth Palace? Recently, the Youth Palace even started an adult class, and many from our company enrolled.”

“It’s good to learn something during breaks, enriching oneself while also adjusting the mood and cultivating sentiments,” Manager Ding said casually, but his slightly straightened back and abandoning the fragrant spring tea showed his sudden nervousness and anticipation.

There was no other reason but Qian Zhiyuan’s mysterious, indescribably shocking demeanor was too tempting!

“Do you know who they saw?”

“Who?” Manager Ding asked instinctively, then realized he’d fallen into Qian Zhiyuan’s trap again.

Sure enough, the next moment, Qian Zhiyuan burst into laughter.

After a long while, under Manager Ding’s “threatening” glare, Qian Zhiyuan finally slumped into his chair like a boneless fish, rubbing his belly while revealing, “Lin Mengting was there too!”

“What’s so strange about that?” Manager Ding wanted to roll his eyes, showing his disdain and contempt for Qian Zhiyuan’s half-revealing behavior.

But to pry more out of Qian Zhiyuan, he had to continue playing along “It’s good for young girls to learn more.”

“Hah!” Qian Zhiyuan sneered. “Do you know why she goes to the Youth Palace?”

Manager Ding leaned forward slightly, opened the drawer, took out a cigarette, lit it, took a deep puff, and slowly exhaled the smoke, his eyes half-closed in enjoyment.

“Do you know how many times she goes to the Youth Palace each week? And how long she stays each time?” His vague question revealed a hint of malice.

“Not bad! Very impressive!!” Manager Ding’s eyes flickered, pretending not to notice and praised, “It’s commendable for a young girl to have such perseverance.”

“Old Ding, what’s wrong with you today?” At this moment, Qian Zhiyuan wanted to rush over, grab Manager Ding’s shoulders, and shake him awake from his inexplicable “trance.”

“Think about it, everyone’s energy is limited. She has to attend adult college entrance exam prep classes, study at the Youth Palace, work on time, and cope with work pressure. Can she really excel in everything?”

Did he think being a salesperson was easy?

Did he think meeting performance targets was simple?

Many salespeople had to talk themselves hoarse, use every trick in the book, and fight countless battles over drinks to get a deal!

Under such pressure, Lin Mengting still had the leisure to develop her hobbies!

Even Qian Zhiyuan, with his reborn life and rich experience, had to admit respect!

However, this didn’t ease the jealousy and hatred he felt whenever he mentioned Lin Mengting.

“Honestly, Lin Mengting’s performance at work has exceeded my expectations. That’s why I don’t want to see such a promising talent get held back by inexplicable things! After all, if Lin Mengting achieves great success, it’s not just a win-win for the company and her!”

Of course, Manager Ding, who mentored such an “elite,” would immediately catch the eyes of the company’s top executives and headhunters.

“Well…” Manager Ding felt tempted but said, “The company has no right to interfere in employees’ personal affairs…”

In the end, with Lin Mengting’s current balance of work and study, no matter how Manager Ding rationalized, he couldn’t openly criticize her for being too involved in extracurricular activities.

“Old Ding, you’re overthinking!” Qian Zhiyuan took several deep breaths to suppress his urge to roar, “This is a company leader’s concern for their subordinate.”

“Concern, understand?!”