I'm in the county town, and you say I'm a big shot?

Chapter 173 Li Li's Job Search Process

Xiaoli's real name is Li Li. She is an ordinary college student majoring in accounting.

He looks very ordinary, and the school he graduated from is even more ordinary, not even a second-tier university, just a private third-tier university.

She originally wanted to find a job in her hometown, but her hometown is a small county in Anhui Province. There are no suitable jobs except for taking the civil service exam. She failed the civil service exam and the graduation season has passed and she still has no job. Helpless, she had to come to Shanghai alone, hoping to find a job.

But being unfamiliar with the place and having only a mediocre educational background, she couldn't find a suitable job after a week of searching. With her travel expenses running out, she had no choice but to stay in an internet cafe that night—something she'd heard from the boys in her class when she was in school.

Staying in an internet cafe is the cheapest and most economical way to stay, but she really dislikes the smell of smoke and sweat in internet cafes, as well as the fact that there are boys watching pornographic movies next to her at night, which makes her blush.

Just as she was falling into despair, a job posting on a forum caught her attention.

Tuofang Commerce & Technology Investment Co., Ltd. is recruiting two finance staff. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree or above in accounting or finance and possess an accounting certificate. The work location is Shanghai. Salary is negotiable. Contact person: Ms. Bai, phone number: 139xxxxx.

Li Li stared blankly at the dubious job posting for a while, but eventually left the internet cafe and dialed the number on the ad from the doorway.

Someone answered the phone quickly; it was a young woman's voice, and it was very pleasant.

"Which one?"

"Hello, Ms. Bai, I'm interested in applying for a position at Tuofang Trade & Technology Investment Co., Ltd. Are there any openings available?"

Yes, tell me about yourself.

"My name is Li Li. I am a student in the Department of Management at Wuhu University in Anhui Province. I majored in accounting and just graduated this year." Li Li always lacks confidence when introducing her alma mater.

Do you have an accounting certificate?

"Yes," Li Li quickly replied.

"Okay, come to East China University of Political Science and Law at 1 p.m. tomorrow for an interview. Call me when you arrive."

Why go to a university of political science and law for an interview?
Is this company located inside the China University of Political Science and Law?

Li Li was full of doubts, but she didn't dare to ask any more questions and readily agreed.

This is the first company that, upon hearing about my qualifications, didn't reject me outright but instead gave me a chance.

After spending another night in the internet cafe, Li Li quickly left the next morning, went to the bathroom, and washed and dressed herself in front of the mirror.

She knew she was not very good-looking, but she tried her best to make a good impression on the other person.
Around midnight, she took the subway to the main gate of the University of Political Science and Law. She didn't dare to call Ms. Bai, since they had arranged to meet at 1 o'clock.

She didn't dare go in and just lingered at the entrance. Every time she entered these prestigious universities, she always felt a strange sense of inferiority.

She finally managed to wait until 1 a.m., then quickly took out her phone and dialed the other person's number. Soon, that sweet voice rang out on the phone again.

"Are you there yet?"

“Yes, I’m at the main gate of your school now,” Li Li said quickly.

"Come in. Go to the Graduate Student Dormitory Building in the General Affairs Building. Call me when you get there."

"Ok."

Li Li was a little confused. Was this Ms. Bai a graduate student who hadn't graduated yet?
After entering the school gate, Li Li asked for directions as she walked until she reached the graduate student dormitory building, where she dialed that phone number again.

"Ms. Bai, I'm right here in the small garden by the entrance of the main building."

"Okay, I'll be down right away."

A few minutes later, Li Li saw a girl wearing a T-shirt and denim shorts hurrying out of the building.

Wow, so fair-skinned, so beautiful.

Especially her straight, fair legs, which attracted the attention of countless boys.

Li Li was filled with envy.

Is she Ms. Bai?

Li Li wasn't sure, but seeing the girl walking towards her, she mustered her courage and went to greet her: "Hello, are you Ms. Bai? I'm Li Li, here to apply for the job."

"Yes, I am Ms. Bai, you can call me Bai Ou." The person who came was indeed Bai Ou.

They really are students.

Li Li was certain that the woman in front of her, Ms. Bai, was no more than two years older than her.

Bai Ou also looked Li Li up and down.

She's of average appearance and a bit chubby. Although she's not wearing makeup, she's quite neat and clean.

My first impression was good.

Being neat and tidy means being serious and meticulous in one's work. As for appearance—you're hiring an accountant for your company, not a receptionist.

"Li Li, did you bring your resume? And your graduation certificate, accounting certificate, etc." Bai Ou asked.

"I brought it." Li Li quickly took out a stack of documents from her backpack and handed them to the other person.

Bai Ou carefully read through the document, then returned it to Li Li and asked, "You're a recent graduate, how come you haven't found a job yet?" "I graduated from a bad university, a third-tier one," Li Li said, lowering her head in shame.

So you came to Shanghai to look for a job?

"Ah."

"Where do you live?"

"I," Li Li lowered her head again: "I don't have much money left, so I'm staying at an internet cafe."

Bai Ou suddenly felt sympathy for the girl in front of her.

Of course, while she sympathized, she still needed to ask questions about professional knowledge. So Bai Ou asked the other party some accounting questions, which Li Li answered one by one.

Um.
still alright.

"Okay, you're hired. The monthly salary is 3000 yuan, with five social insurances and one housing fund, but food and accommodation are not included. Are you in or not?"

"Yes, yes!" Li Li quickly agreed.

A salary of 3000?

For a student from a third-tier university like myself, this is already quite high, plus the five social insurances and one housing fund.

Nowadays, apart from state-owned enterprises, who pays these taxes for you?

“Okay, we’ll sign the contract later,” Bai Ou said.

"Ms. Bai," Li Li suddenly asked, remembering a question, "Where is the company located? Where do I work?"

"Shall I take you to see the Yangpu University Student Demonstration Park?" Bai Ou asked.

"OK, thanks."

We can't just sign it without understanding what's going on, can we?
I've heard there are a lot of fraudulent companies in Shanghai.

They cheat people out of money and sex.

Although I have no money and am not good-looking.

Li Li followed Bai Ou out of the campus and headed to the subway station. It took them an hour by subway to reach the university student demonstration park.

After going up to the fourth floor of Building 4 and walking to the far east end of the corridor, Li Li saw a bronze plaque that read "Tuofang Commerce and Technology Investment Co., Ltd."

"This is it." Bai Ou took out her key and opened the door.

Li Li glanced at it and her heart sank.

The room was empty except for a telephone on a table.

There was a thin layer of dust on the table, indicating that no one had been here for a long time.

"The company hasn't been established for long, and it's a long-term investment company, so we don't have many employees—just me, now including the two of you," Bai Ou said with a smile.

Li Li felt increasingly uneasy and wanted to leave immediately.

But considering that the only place I could go if I went out was an internet cafe, I managed to control the urge.

"Ms. Bai, may I see the company's business license?" Li Li asked.

"Sure, but they'll all be at my school."

"Are you a student?" Li Li asked.

"Yes, I'm about to start my third year of graduate studies at the China University of Political Science and Law."

They really are students.

Li Li felt a little more at ease.

"OK then."

So the two took the subway back to the University of Political Science and Law.

Li Li carefully examined the various company documents that Bai Ou had brought down and felt somewhat relieved.

"So what is my job?" Li Li asked again.

"Accountant? But apart from two big investments, the company doesn't have many accounts to keep right now. You just need to come to the company on time every day. You also need to keep track of phone calls. Call me if you need anything. Do you want to do this job?"

"I'll do it!" Li Li made up her mind.

It's unreliable, but let's do it anyway.

Little did she know that she had made the best decision of her life.

(End of this chapter)