An extraordinary life journey through old Beijing courtyard houses

Chapter 222 God-like Performance

Once in crowded places, Jiang Baobin would subconsciously keep quiet.

Even when called upon to speak, they are very concise, trying to finish their speech in the shortest possible time.

What they did was to humbly listen to others' experiences and learn diligently.

Give as much time as possible to others to show their attitude.

Unexpectedly, his somewhat timid and awkward manner turned out to be a stroke of luck.

Although the leaders didn't say it aloud, they were very satisfied with his mature-beyond-his-years attitude.

If Jiang Baobin knew, he would definitely smile wryly.

This was a lesson he learned through blood and tears.

Back when I graduated from university—"Xiao Qiao has just married, and he is full of vigor and ambition!"

Jiang Baobin really had the illusion that he was Zhou Yu.

The opportunity to showcase your talents and ambitions has finally arrived!

As luck would have it, the real estate market was booming, and someone with a background in civil engineering like him had no trouble finding a job.

Soon after, he joined a provincial branch of a large real estate developer with excellent benefits.

The company has one general manager, but the vice president, the executive vice president in charge of finance, is a woman and is not included.

The other two vice presidents also extended offers to him.

After careful consideration, Jiang Baobin abandoned Vice President Yi and aligned himself with Vice President Bing.

There's no other reason than that Vice President Bing has a kind attitude and is always smiling, like Maitreya Buddha.

Jiang Baobin later learned that his nickname was "Smiling Tiger".

The days spent being treated like cattle and horses, suffering in the cracks of society, can only be described as miserable.

On the surface, the company appears impressive and prestigious, but inside it is filled with gloom and darkness.

After a company team-building event, he drank with a senior classmate.

Looking back on my campus life, I especially feel sorry for the older and younger students who were not of high quality, few in number, and arrogant.

This caused them both to be single for four years.

In their excitement, they both got quite drunk.

Jiang Baobin then criticized Vice President Bing, implying that he had followed the wrong person.

The senior patted him on the shoulder: "Jiang, you're too naive. All crows are black!"

Jiang Baobin angrily retorted, "I should have chosen neither side in the first place! Without desires, one is invincible!"

The senior student laughed until tears streamed down his face: "Then you'll be in even worse shape!"

Then, his complaints about Vice President Bing reached other people's ears.

They made things difficult for him in every way.

Jiang Baobin was speechless—what's wrong with him venting a little when he was drunk?

Wasn't he still taking good care of you the next day?

However, what he found most unacceptable was not that he had served as Vice President Bing's lackey for two years, only to have him turn his back on him so easily.

But why would the senior betray him?

The two had almost no interaction, let alone any competition for positions.

What was he after? Jiang Baobin couldn't figure it out.

So when I went to demand an explanation, my senior said the same thing again—you're too naive.

It's as if he did this out of good intentions, as if he were cultivating him.

You son of a bitch! Jiang Baobin really wanted to punch him hard in the face!

But considering that I had just paid rent, my wallet was as empty as my face.

If he really caused trouble, he would have to ask his grandmother for money, so he finally held back.

Later, by chance, he had a working lunch with the executive vice president.

He probably took good care of her by running around, or maybe he was good-looking and pleased her.

As they were finishing their meal, the person said, "Quit your job. If you keep wasting your life like this, you're just squandering it."

At that moment, Jiang Baobin felt as if time had stood still.

Is my two-and-a-half-year career as a laborer just going to be wiped out like this?

Jiang Baobin hurriedly inquired whether the executive vice president was a reliable person.

Is this yet another person who's digging their own grave?

After he got the information, he felt like slapping himself.

The executive vice president turned out to be from the same hometown as me.

Jiang Baobin had only one thought: I'm so damn stupid! No wonder I got played!

And so, the newbie who had just left the beginner village was given a harsh lesson by reality!

Fortunately, the blind sparrow, by sheer luck, managed to survive thanks to its adorable clumsiness and the help of its grandmother.

Finally, they found a way out in another industry.

Then she was swept away by the motorcycle girl in one fell swoop —

Therefore, in the end, Jiang Baobin failed to get back up from where he fell.

Therefore, Jiang Baobin remained resentful and became cautious and careful in his words and actions.

Therefore, it's impossible to expect Jiang Baobin to speak freely in such a large setting as a report meeting.

Even during rehearsals, he tries his best not to attract attention.

The speech I used was also reviewed and approved by all the leaders.

His overly low-key demeanor gave leaders who didn't know him the illusion that he lacked ability.

In addition, he was the youngest member to give a report, and the group leader was worried that he would get nervous and make a mistake.

So he was put second in the presentations, so even if he had a few minor flaws, it wouldn't matter, as the next person would cover for him.

Generally speaking, whether it's a performance or a report.

The first ones to appear are usually the stronger ones, and they need to set the tone for the game.

The second place is relatively weaker.

The upcoming schedule may involve alternating between strong and weak shifts, or it may gradually become stronger.

But the last two are definitely the strongest, the so-called grand finale or the finale.

But Jiang Baobin rewrote this rule with his hard-core abilities.

The next day, in the auditorium.

All of the more than 1,000 seats were occupied.

Especially from the third row onwards, a large section in the middle was filled with leaders!

Given the current situation, this report meeting certainly deserves this level of importance.

But the problem is, have the people giving the report ever seen such a grand scene before?

They can brave the elements and sacrifice their lives, but they really can't handle this kind of situation.

Some were already experiencing leg cramps, while others kept running to the toilet.

The worst part was that he was trembling all over, so nervous that he couldn't even speak properly.

They can't be blamed for this; it was their first time performing there, and they were facing a special audience.

Who wouldn't be completely bewildered if they went up there?

It was under these circumstances that the speech began.

When the first person went up, Jiang Baobin covered his face.

This guy was so nervous he was walking with his feet in the wrong direction.

Below, there was a burst of good-natured laughter.

Fortunately, although he didn't dare to look at anyone, he kept his head down and read the script the whole time.

But thankfully, it held up and didn't collapse completely.

Looking at the somewhat disheartening scene from backstage, Jiang Baobin couldn't help but sigh:

It's still a lack of experience. I guess I'll get better after I get more experience in big events.

While he was lost in thought, the first reporter came down.

The announcer is rehearsing the script.

Jiang Baobin glanced at the time and frowned. Why was it several minutes early?

The troupe leader was initially anxious, searching for Jiang Baobin, but was relieved to find him standing safely at the platform.

Then ask the same question to the people who just came down.

The man trembled all over, and after flipping through the manuscript, he burst into tears: "I, I, I missed one page—"

Jiang Baobin let out a long sigh of relief; it was truly like a car crash scene.

The troupe leader almost cried too, but dared not complain and could only offer comfort.

However, time was of the essence, so he immediately looked at Jiang Baobin.

I want to take advantage of the last little bit of time to do some ideological work, so as to avoid making things worse.

Huh! Then he noticed something unusual—Jiang Baobin was not only calm and collected, but also staring intently at the audience, looking eager to try his hand at something.

How could I not be moved? This kind of opportunity is probably one I'll never have again in my lifetime.

Just as the troupe leader was momentarily stunned, the announcer had already finished his routine and was walking backstage.

Jiang Baobin immediately straightened his posture and strode forward.

This thing has grown another 3 centimeters in the past two years at a snail's pace, making it look even taller and more slender.

He stood still by the lectern, snapped to attention, and then gave a clean and crisp salute.

He then spun halfway around on his heel and offered the salute to all the audience members below the stage.

Handsome young men are always popular, especially dashing and dashing ones.

Someone started clapping, and a round of applause erupted.

After the applause subsided, Jiang Baobin announced in a loud voice, "Distinguished leaders and comrades, good afternoon!"

"I am Jiang Baobin, a propaganda officer from the XX Department of the Volunteer Army."

"The title of my speech today is 'Living Up to the Country and the People, Moving Forward with Utmost Dedication and Compassion!'"

"Since the establishment of China's flower-planting industry, the flower planters have stood up!"

This guy clenched his fist and swung it forcefully at the crowd.

Everyone immediately perked up.

"Led by the United States—"

Jiang Baobin went all out, speaking entirely without notes.

He fully demonstrated his eloquence and charm.

When he choked up, the audience members below the stage silently shed tears along with him.

When he was passionate and inspiring, the audience couldn't help but raise their arms and shout along!

Finally, his speech ended amidst waves of cheers.

As he strode confidently down the stage.

The more than 1,000 people in the audience erupted in enthusiastic, unified, and long-lasting applause!

Like a pot of boiling water placed on the crater of a volcano, the entire venue erupted in chaos.