I am a demonic cultivator, not a capitalist with a conscience.

Chapter 349 Let's Appreciate Together (16)

Xu Youran woke up at eight o'clock in the morning.

Although Foundation Establishment cultivators hardly need sleep, the Wood Virtue Star Lord reveres simplicity and nature, and his temple priests naturally follow suit and imitate his actions.

They work when the sun rises and rest when the sun sets, taking an hour's rest before getting up to work overtime, and then resting again after finishing their overtime work.

After getting up, she ate breakfast, drank water, and pondered whether to style her ponytail upwards or downwards. When it was almost time to leave, she headed towards the company.

Although flying is possible, simplicity and tradition are the true essence of the Wood Star Lord.

Unlike the radicalism and reformism of the Fire Star Lord, the Wood Star Lord and the Earth Star Lord are very similar in their simplicity and antiquity, and even their behavior is intentionally imitative of the ancients in order to make themselves fit in with the ancients.

"Today is another day filled with antiquity."

Just as she was admiring her perfect day, Xu Youran heard an old lady downstairs shouting, "Hey girl, you're going the wrong way again!"

Looking at the building next to the company, Xu Youran realized that she had indeed gone the wrong way.

She thanked the woman, thought for a moment, and then gave up walking.

Let's fly.

Walking was too difficult for her.

Flying to the company and going up to the third floor, Xu Youran saw that Jiang Qiao had already arrived and was sitting restlessly at her workstation.

"Jiang Qiao, what's wrong? Do you have an upset stomach?"

"No, I don't remember if I checked in or not."

"Of course not, our company doesn't have that."

Jiang Qiao rubbed her shoulders: "That's why I'm not used to it! Before, at the Xu Group, we had to shout 'Long live the company! Long live the Xu Group!' three times before clocking in, and then recite the company's articles of association. If our voices weren't loud enough, the supervisor would slap us, and three slaps would automatically make up a self-criticism. Now that all of that is gone, I really feel uncomfortable."

"The company culture of the Xu Group is really interesting. Our temple keeper is different. As long as you can find a reason not to come to work in an ancient book, you really can not come to work. But afterwards, the head temple keeper can also find a reason to make you work overtime. Everyone takes an ancient book and goes back and forth with it. It's quite a fun game."

Upon hearing that she didn't have to go to work, Jiang Qiao seemed to have triggered something again and started trembling.

Seeing how much the other person was shaking, Xu Youran kindly said, "If you really feel uncomfortable, you can buy a time clock."

"Yup!"

"However, Mr. Chen might not like you doing this, so I suggest you stay at home. Each employee in our company receives a personal living allowance of 500 yuan, which I only discovered after much difficulty. I'll just report your needs according to that."

"How can I let the company pay for my personal needs! I absolutely will not allow it! I have money!"

"Sister Qiao, please let me spend it. I finally found this opportunity, don't make things difficult for me!"

"But you're putting me in a difficult position!"

When Chen Yu walked into the company, he saw the two of them pulling and tugging at each other.

After watching for a while, he asked in confusion, "Did I come at the wrong time?"

Xu Youran immediately stood up: "President Chen, you've come at just the right time! Jiang Qiao won't let me spend any money!"

"Jiang Qiao, just spend it."

"Eh?"

The idea that one cannot spend company money casually is an ingrained trait in the body of an exceptional worker like Jiang Qiao.

But having to obey the leader's orders is also a mark of authority.

When they were with the Xu Group, the two brands worked together, so there were no problems.

But here, the two opposing viewpoints began to clash, eventually forming a reason that could convince him. "I understand now. We employees are the company's assets. This isn't about spending money on me, but about optimizing company assets and ultimately improving company efficiency. I get it, Mr. Chen!"

Seeing the excited Jiang Qiao, Chen Yu gained a new understanding of the alienation phenomenon.

Jiang Qiao is a good person; she's a normal person after get off work.

But once I started working, it was as if something was activated, and I turned into a robot full of rules and regulations.

Indeed, going to work is a scourge.

After getting the two of them to work, Chen Yu brought up the dream he had found the night before and went into the company's recreation room to play.

The equipment in the entertainment room was purchased from the Tianyuan Cultivator Management Committee. It contains various formations that, when activated, allow people to experience dreams while fully conscious.

It had been stored in the warehouse untouched until Chen Yu bought it when he started his company, but he didn't use it much.

Today, Chen Yu is here to appreciate the dreams he has collected.

Of course, one person alone is not enough; the tasting event must have multiple participants, otherwise it won't be as enjoyable.

Jiang Qiao cannot attend such meetings because playing other things during work hours will trigger her mark, causing her to enter a state similar to a system crash.

Yan Ye is in charge of exploring the caves at the factory and assisting Zhao Ting in rebuilding the factory and hospital, so he can't come for the time being.

Wang Chuyun was taking care of his younger sister, so after inviting a group of people, he called over Xu Youran, Ma Daqiang, Liu Qing, and Lu Ziqi, who were free, so that everyone could taste the food together.

Lying on the soft beanbag chair, Liu Qing sipped her iced drink and ate some snacks, her eyes glazed over as she said, "Chen Yu, is this how you test cadres? I must say, you're really good at judging people! So, what do you need me to do for you? Should I help you ask for leave or copy your homework?"

"Is the class monitor considered a cadre?" Chen Yu asked helplessly. "Besides, it's a holiday now, and there's no homework."

"Doesn't this show that I have principles and can help my classmates? Besides, how can the class monitor not be a cadre! Once a class monitor, always a class monitor! You're mine for life, so just accept it."

"My biggest mistake was being in the same class as you, and my previous mistake was getting to know you."

"Shouldn't it be luck in this lifetime?"

"...It's so good to be confident."

Ma Daqiang stared at Lu Ziqi from the side, his aggressive gaze making Lu Ziqi feel a little scared.

When Ma Daqiang took something out of his pocket, Lu Ziqi cried out in panic, "Brother Ma, I advocate natural fitness, I don't get acupuncture."

"I don't need acupuncture."

"But every time I see you, I feel like you're a drug dealer! The kind of ruthless drug dealer who'll take people's organs as collateral!"

Ma Daqiang took out the notebook with a puzzled look and handed it to Lu Ziqi, pointing to the blank space and saying, "Could you please draw a tomboy here? I wanted you to leave a calligraphy piece for me last time."

"Oh, that's how it is."

"Besides, I have a high moral standard and I won't do that kind of thing against your will."

"As expected, I knew you'd sell medicine!"

The room was already bustling with activity even before the tasting event began.

Xu Youran looked at the scene before her and felt that Chen Yu's friends were really lively.

After chatting for a while, Chen Yu saw that it was almost time and felt it was time to begin.

He distributed the notes to everyone and said, "Alright, let's begin the evaluation. Everyone is free to rate and explain their reasoning. Now, let's begin."

　Two updates at noon, continuing in the afternoon.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)