It's just The Sims, how did it become my ideal love story?

Chapter 221 Capitalists Deserve to Die! (Second Update!)
Promotion and salary increases are things that every working person talks about, but they're not something to be overly hoped for; they've almost become just a slogan.

The answer is to stay forever young and forever passionate.

When it comes to work, it's like this: Damn it, what a lousy job! Low pay and lots of work, this garbage company should just go bankrupt!

New employees who have just joined the company may be misled by the various rhetoric and promises made by their superiors, and they may start working with great enthusiasm and high spirits.

However, having worked at the company for several years and been "indoctrinated" by the previous team leader, Gu Huai was already immune to these things.

Therefore, more than your verbal promises, Gu Huai would be genuinely happy about the five thousand yuan in cash that Minister Qian placed in his hand.

After all, it's easy to make empty promises, but to actually exploit the company and fleece it is harder than climbing to heaven, comparable to getting the Americans to voluntarily give up their oil fields.

Upon hearing Cai Yan's words, Gu Huai didn't show much reaction at first.

Did he even think that a mere deputy team leader position was enough to get rid of him? Well, he was getting a little arrogant.

Sunlight streamed through the glass window, accompanied by the soft clinking of bowls and chopsticks.

In a stylish restaurant, an elegant woman was calmly eating the food on her plate.

After finishing driving practice, it was noon. Since Cai Yan hadn't received her driver's license yet, she couldn't drive, so Gu Huai drove over for lunch.

Gu Huai was quite content. Even though he heard good news, he wasn't particularly happy. But being able to have dinner with a woman like Cai Yan was a pleasure in itself.

This woman evoked different feelings at different times, but that didn't diminish the fact that she represented beauty itself. Gu Huai couldn't help but feel a little dazed. How exactly did this happen? Just a short while ago, he was a workaholic to the point of collapse from overworking, and now, being able to have lunch with this woman in such a place felt perfectly natural.

Unbelievable.

It's as if a large chunk of memory is missing in the middle.

Of course, what happened to me wasn't a loss, but rather an gain of many memories.

"Why are you looking at me if you're not eating?"

Cai Yan suddenly spoke, and Gu Huai came to his senses slightly. Actually, he wasn't staring at her intentionally; he was just looking at her while thinking about something, and he forgot that his gaze was too direct and bold.

Under the midday sun, the light filtering through the glass cast a faint cherry blossom hue on her fair face.

Although she has lost the naivety and innocence of youth and some of her natural cuteness, she has gained an alluring charm that is even more irresistible to adult men.

"Oh no, I was thinking about something and didn't notice."

He explained naturally that one of the benefits of getting to know someone better is that you no longer feel awkward or nervous about small details. For example, right now, when Cai Yan asked him what he was looking at, Gu Huai's first thought was even to reply: "What's wrong with looking at you?"

So what if I look? I've already gnawed on it, what's wrong with taking a look?

Of course, if you actually say it out loud, the consequences will be severe.

Seeing Gu Huai's completely unashamed expression, Cai Yan had initially suspected that this scoundrel might be thinking about other women, like that little teacup, while they were eating together. But seeing his expression dispelled her unfounded suspicions.

After all, he doesn't have that much of a heart; only someone with a clear conscience can appear so nonchalant.

"What are you thinking about?"

"I have a feeling that this so-called deputy team leader is someone who is paid little but has a lot of work. Could it be that you're trying to slack off by deliberately asking Minister Qian for the position?"

"clang."

Cai Yan gracefully put down her chopsticks, while Gu Huai, who was opposite her, seemed as calm as a rock, but in reality, his whole body was tense, and he was prepared for the possibility that the other party might launch a sneak attack from various angles.

However, contrary to expectations, Cai Yan did not take any extreme actions.

She simply looked at Gu Huai nonchalantly and said, "If you don't like it, I'll tell Minister Qian, and you won't have this chance."

"Sister Cai, I was just kidding. Others might not understand, but don't you understand my sense of humor?"

Why is this person so serious?
I'm shivering and feeling cold; I want to send a sweaty little soybean emoji.

Unfortunately, I still can't bring myself to do such an abstract thing in public.

Cai Yan rolled her eyes. "I've never thought you had any sense of humor. Sometimes I even think you're an idiot."

Gu Huai:
That's too hurtful, Sister Cai, please stop talking, sob sob sob.

Fortunately, Cai Yan wasn't the type to simply hurl insults. Seeing Gu Huai's slightly aggrieved expression, she couldn't help but smile slightly. "The company certainly wouldn't create a position without a purpose, so if you're the one chosen, you'll definitely have a lot of tasks initially. Now you know why we're asking you to cultivate good interpersonal relationships?"

Gu Huai thought about it and realized that she had indeed told herself things like maintaining good relationships with colleagues, not being too rigid, and not taking unnecessary things too seriously.

Indeed, if I were to get promoted, given the company's track record, the workload would definitely be heavy.

After all, it's a corporate culture that uses people to the extreme as long as they're alive.

Even if Gu Huai is highly capable and his stats improve significantly, he can't do everything himself. Otherwise, what's the difference between him and a 'junior employee'?
You still need to rely on your old colleagues in Group Two. Don't think that just because you've been promoted you can boss people around. If you don't get along with them, they'll find plenty of ways to trip you up.

Fortunately, I've been getting along well with veterans like Lao Lin and Sister Guo lately. Although I'm not as close to the younger ones, as long as the veterans don't say anything, the others can't cause any trouble.

So, Yanbao has already paved the way for me? How thoughtful! However, Gu Huai didn't think too highly of things. He still looked at the other person and said softly, "I remember the person who opened champagne halfway through the last time because of personnel changes was Zhong Xinyang. What if another one parachutes in this time?"

There is a high probability.

After all, bringing in a leader from outside can effectively prevent the formation of cliques and small groups, which is also a favorite tactic of unscrupulous companies.

They resort to underhanded tactics and blame it all on their own employees, but they have no way to deal with their "competitors".

Cai Yan didn't make any promises, but just chuckled, "So what if you're just unlucky?"

Gu Huai leaned closer and said in a cheeky tone, "Whoever parachutes in, we'll break their legs. One by one, we'll break them; two by two, we'll break both!"

"Are you crazy? Group Two isn't a shady business."

"Just kidding, there's really no other way. If you have to do it this way, you can only put up with it. Can you just quit in a fit of anger? You won't even get N+1 later."

"Having this mindset is the best thing."

Cai Yan felt slightly relieved. At first, she hesitated whether to tell him the news, worried that he might have expectations and something unexpected might happen.

However, he was indeed no longer the Gu Huai from the time of their reunion.

Watching him sometimes act cheeky, sometimes calm and collected, and even take the initiative to do something timely, it seems that this overlaps with the image of the fearless young man in my memory.

Time does seem to change many things, and the harsh realities of society can distort a person's character and beliefs.

But it's okay, the core essence won't change, it's just waiting for the right time to come back.

"Finished?"

Cai Yan looked up.

Gu Huai had already finished eating.

Men's eating speed is undeniable; even with a phone in one hand and chopsticks in the other, it's unmatched by women. You've barely finished taking a picture of your milk tea when your boyfriend is already using a straw to rummage through the coconut jelly in the cup.

He nodded. "You've finished eating? Shall I take you home?"

"Who said I'm going back?"

Cai Yan raised her slightly flushed face, her expression clearly showing a hint of anger.

Good grief, you just want to go back, huh? Being with me makes you so uncomfortable and impatient, doesn't it? Even your doghouse isn't as comfortable as mine?
Gu Huai blinked.

That's not what I really think at all. Who would hate the time and atmosphere spent with Cai Yan?
Being with her, drooling while squatting by the roadside giving scores to every woman who passes by, is so enjoyable, isn't it?

This was just a little trick to make Cai Yan slightly embarrassed and annoyed, prompting her to speak up.

Go ahead and study.

"Please give instructions on any further arrangements."

Cai Yan hadn't quite grasped what was happening yet, still thinking he was just plain stupid.

"I bought tickets to the zoo, so come with me for a walk."

"This was all arranged in advance?"

"Get lost! I just bought it!"

Seeing his ambiguous gaze, which seemed to hold a deeper meaning, Cai Yan couldn't help but turn her head away to avoid eye contact.

The next moment, Gu Huai said with a grin, "Alright, since you've already bought it, this meal is on me. Let's go."

Watching Gu Huai take the lead and pay the bill.

Cai Yan stared at the other person's back, feeling somewhat dazed and amused.

Why are you being so obedient today? Wait, something's not right.
Cai Yan then realized what was happening.

So he had no intention of going home immediately; his behavior clearly showed no impatience to end the meeting today.

what is that?
Isn't that just deliberately provoking me, waiting for me to speak?

This bastard!

Still so annoying!

Meanwhile, Gu Huai, who was paying the bill in front of him, stared at the bill in his hand.

Damn it, if it's any more expensive, buddy, was I eating pork or your boss's flesh?
Capitalists, die!

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(End of this chapter)