Rebirth: Starting with Capturing the Goddess Mentor

Chapter 156 Jiang Zhixin: If you can't get along, then break up.

Although the unscrupulous boss was calculating how to save on hotel expenses, he still felt a little guilty seeing the entire technical department working non-stop.

That evening, he quietly bought a large bag of coffee and various snacks, carried it to the company, cleared his throat and said, "Everyone, give it your all! This is all for you. I'll be sleeping at the company these next few days, keeping you company!"

This immediately livened up the somewhat dull atmosphere in the office.

Hu Chao joked with a smile, "Boss, are you trying to experience the life of a programmer?"

Chen Yan chuckled, "Stop talking nonsense and get to work."

Kong Zhenbang, thinking himself considerate, said, "Boss, we don't have any extra cots. Why don't you sleep on mine tonight, and I'll just rest on the table for a while."

Chen Yan waved his hand: "No need, I have a 1.8-meter bed in my office."

Everyone: "..."

At one o'clock in the morning, the entire Qiantangyin Building seemed to be shrouded in a dark curtain, with only the floor where Chen Yan and his team were still lit, which seemed particularly out of place in the quiet night.

The lights shone through the windows and onto the street, like flames stubbornly burning in the darkness.

As the days went by, the atmosphere in the company became increasingly tense.

The countdown sheets on the wall were dwindling, from "5 days" to "3 days," and then to "2 days," with everyone like a tightly wound-up machine.

When the "1 day" countdown paper on the wall was torn off and a new "0 days" paper was pasted on, the 1.0 version of the [Boss Hire] app finally completed its final test.

The moment the test was completed, no one exclaimed, no one applauded, and no one set off champagne or cannons. Almost everyone slumped into their chairs.

But everyone's face was filled with the joy of victory, and this twelve-day battle finally came to a successful conclusion.

Chen Yan was the last to know the news, because when the test was passed, he was still fast asleep on the 1.8m bed in the president's office lounge.

Oh well, I stayed up too late playing games last night and accidentally overslept…

That afternoon, upon hearing the good news, Chen Yan excitedly exclaimed, "Then what are we waiting for? Upload it to all the major app stores right away!"

Fu Yangkai, dragging his tired body, said hoarsely, "It was uploaded at 8 a.m., and now we just have to wait for it to be approved so that users can find it in major app stores."

"Cough cough."

Chen Yan coughed twice, looking slightly embarrassed, then waved his hand and said, "All members of the technical department are here for three days off. Go home and get some sleep!"

Well, even an unscrupulous boss has some conscience.

The moment Chen Yan announced the holiday, the technical staff were stunned for a moment, then burst into deafening cheers.

Other colleagues also looked over. Although they didn't get the holiday benefit, there was no envy in their eyes.

After all, everyone has seen the hard work and dedication of the technical department these past few days.

The five male programmers didn't lose their hair; in fact, their hair grew a little longer.

Oh, I misread it. That's a beard. Some people haven't shaved for over ten days, and now it's as long as their hair. If you didn't know better, you'd think they were wild men who came out of the mountains.

The only girl, Gong Xiaofan, also had huge dark circles under her eyes and messy hair, losing her original girlish elegance.

Look what they've done to the child!
Is it too much to only get 3 days of rest?
After the colleagues in the technical department finished packing and left the office, Chen Yan called Hu Xiaobing into the office again.

Hu Xiaobing was a business development manager recruited by Daily Technology when it was first established. According to seniority, he should be from the same batch as Wang Tie and Zhou Yi.

However, Wang Tie and Zhou Yi have now been promoted to city managers, while he is still just a lowly BD manager.

One's own failure is certainly terrible, but a friend's success is even more heartbreaking.

Imagine this: a colleague you used to spend every day with, joking around and going out to market with, suddenly becomes your superior.

When you see him again, you instinctively want to call him by his nickname, but then realize it's inappropriate and awkwardly call him "General Manager XX".

What a painful realization this is!

Hu Xiaobing was a little nervous at this moment. Usually, the big boss would hold meetings directly with the entire department, and rarely would he call someone into his office alone like this.

"Boss, are you looking for me?"

Hu Xiaobing bowed slightly and said respectfully.

Chen Yan turned his swivel chair around and looked at Hu Xiaobing: "Xiaobing, you've been with the company for quite a while now, haven't you?"

"I joined the company on November 4th last year, and it has been exactly four months since then."

Chen Yan smiled and praised, "You did a good job, and your professional skills are up to par. It's just that you haven't encountered a suitable opportunity yet. I called you here today to give you a chance."

It's here, it's finally here! I've been waiting for this day for so long!

Hu Xiaobing forced down his excitement and calmly said, "Boss, you say so, and I will definitely live up to your trust."

Chen Yan nodded and continued, "Starting next month, [Daily Part-Time Jobs] plans to expand into Shanghai and Jiangsu Province. I'll personally handle the Shanghai side, and as for Jiangsu Province..."

"Boss, leave it to me! If I don't take over the Jiangsu market, I'll change my name!"

Hu Xiaobing clenched his fist and spoke quickly.

They're really in a panic.

It seems this young man has been suppressing his feelings for too long, Chen Yan thought to himself.

"Row."

Chen Yan nodded in satisfaction. "You'll come with me to Shanghai tomorrow morning to go through the preliminary procedures."

"Roger that!"

……

Early the next morning.

Chen Yan woke up on the large bed in the lounge. After washing up in the bathroom, he walked out of the president's office to go downstairs to buy some breakfast, only to find that Hu Xiaobing was already sitting at his workstation.

Chen Yan asked in surprise, "It's only 8 o'clock, why are you here so early?"

“Didn’t you say you would go to Shanghai with me this morning? I arrived at the company at 6 o’clock, but I was afraid I would be late.”

"..."

And so, Chen Yan, with Zhou Xiaobing in tow, drove the S400 toward the dazzling metropolis of Shanghai.

……

Four days later.

Friday, January 3th.

The WeChat group for Class 4 of Economics and Management is buzzing with discussion about tomorrow's spring outing to Qiandao Lake.

Bai Xinyi: [@Dear classmates, please meet at the south gate of the school at 9:00 AM tomorrow to take the bus to Qiandao Lake together!]

Qin Wenwen: [Okay, it's been so long since I've had organic fish head soup from Qiandao Lake. Class monitor, trust me, we'll go to "Hao Dongjia" for lunch tomorrow. Their organic fish head is absolutely delicious.]

Bai Xinyi: [Okay, other classmates can also offer suggestions.]

Hu Zhanyi: [There's a guesthouse right by the lake with amazing views. The owner is a friend of my uncle's. I suggest we stay there tomorrow night. I'll negotiate the price; they'll definitely give us the lowest discount.]

Wang Fang: [Do you have any photos of the hotel? I'd like to see them.]

……

Bai Xinyi: [Also, regarding the travel expenses, only @Chen Yan hasn't transferred them to me yet. Could my roommates in room 303 please help me notify him? I sent him a WeChat message but he didn't reply. He doesn't usually come to class, so we really can't get in touch with him (laughing and crying)] Li Wenxin: [We don't know where he went either; he hasn't been back to the dorm for half a month.]

Hu Zhanyi: [My brother Chen is still the best! He must be out having a good time.]

……

Jiang Zhixin frowned slightly when she saw the message in the class group chat.

Haven't been back to the dorm for half a month?
Where have you been? Didn't you even tell me?

If the two hadn't spoken on the phone just last night, she would have suspected that Chen Yan had been abducted by human traffickers.

So, Jiang Zhixin, who was getting angrier the more she thought about it, dialed Chen Yan's number directly.

"toot toot"

The first time, no one answered.

The second time, no one answered again.

The third time, still no one answered.

"Bastard!"

"Could it be that he went to sneak some food?"

The thought of Chen Yan possibly being with another girl made Jiang Zhixin tremble with anger. She bit her lower lip tightly and felt like she was having trouble breathing.

……

On the other side, the Shanghai Stock Exchange.

Chen Yan, who had just led a team to the market all day, dragged his tired body back to the hotel. As soon as he entered the room, he sank into the soft bed with a "plop".

After resting with his eyes closed for a while, Mr. Chen, having regained his composure, took out his phone from his pocket and looked at it.

Huh, so many messages?
Bai Xinyi: [Chen Yan, could you please transfer the money for tomorrow's spring outing to me?]

Li Wenxin: [Third brother, are you going on the spring outing tomorrow?]

Li Wenxin: [Third brother, I've already paid your share. Meet at the south gate of the school at 9 a.m. tomorrow.]

Jiang Yue Zhao Zhixin: [I heard you haven't been back to your dorm for half a month?]

Jiang Yue Zhao Zhixin: [Where did you go?! (Angry)]

Jiang Yue Zhao Zhixin: [You don't reply to WeChat messages, you don't answer phone calls, what do you want? If you can get along, great; if not, break up.]

Chen Yan slapped his forehead. He had been so busy running around in Shanghai these past few days, recruiting people, that he had almost forgotten about the spring outing.

Therefore, Chen Yan replied to Jiang Zhixin first.

Chen Yingjun: [Honey, I've been expanding the market in Shanghai these past few days, and I just got back to the hotel after finishing up.]

Jiang Yue Zhao Zhixin: [Then why didn't you tell me sooner?]

Chen Yingjun: [Okay, okay, I'll definitely let you know in advance next time I go out of town.]

Immediately afterwards, a video call popped up.

Chen Yan instinctively shuddered.

Damn it, why am I panicking? I don't have any women around me!
However, this habit must be nipped in the bud!

A woman who's always video chatting is a ticking time bomb; she might just blow herself up one day.

So, Chen Yan took a deep breath and pressed the answer button.

Jiang Zhixin's devastatingly beautiful face immediately appeared on the screen. "Please switch to the rear camera and show me where you are right now?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Yan immediately adopted a fierce tone: "Jiang Zhixin, what do you mean! I work hard outside to build my career, isn't it all for a bright future for us?"

"But what about you?"

Are you doubting me now?

After scanning the room with his phone, Chen Yan's voice trembled slightly, "Look carefully, is there anyone else here?!"

"Would you like me to check under the bed again to see if anyone is hiding there?"

As he spoke, Chen Yan actually squatted down and used his phone camera to take a picture of the space under the bed.

"Yes, I'm sorry..."

Jiang Zhixin was a little startled. I just wanted to see where you were, why are you so angry?

"Ha, if saying sorry was enough, what would be the point of having the police?"

On the screen, Jiang Zhixin pouted, looking aggrieved: "Then what do you want me to do..."

"Wait, I'll come over now."

……

After hanging up the phone, Chen Yan packed his belongings, went downstairs, and drove back to Hangzhou overnight.

There wasn't much traffic on the highway at night, and two hours later, he appeared at the entrance of Shengtai Times Mountain 1801.

"Ding dong ding dong"

After ringing the doorbell, the door was quickly opened.

Jiang Zhixin stood timidly at the door, wearing a peacock blue silk nightgown, her head hanging low like a child who had done something wrong.

Chen Yan stepped into the house, closed the door behind him, then approached Jiang Zhixin, pinched her chin, and forcefully lifted her face to look at him.

Jiang Zhixin's eyes were slightly red.

You just cried?

A pang of reluctance flashed through Chen Yan's heart, but it vanished in an instant.

You must not be soft-hearted at this time; you must make her understand the seriousness of the matter!
"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have doubted you."

"It won't happen again."

After saying that, Chen Yan pulled her into his arms and lowered his head to bite and grind her neck.

Chen Yan's hands weren't so well-behaved either; they were drawn to Jiang Zhixin's long, shapely legs, full breasts, and slender waist beneath her skirt.

……

Before they knew it, the two had arrived at the bedroom.

When her calves touched the edge of the bed, Chen Yan pressed her down onto the bed, and the two of them fell into the soft mattress together.

Then Chen Yan subconsciously reached for the bedside table.

Jiang Zhixin hooked her arm around his, "I... I'm in my safe period today..."

Yes, it's better not to wear it.

……

(End of this chapter)