Right path to power

"Squad leader, I'm sorry, you must have found this amusing."

Watching the two slink away, Zhong Xue felt a surge of satisfaction. In the past two years, she had been working hard to perform better and earn more bonuses, but the rewards were never commensurate with her efforts.

Tonight's events were merely a trigger.

Lin Xiao shook her head and said, "It's nothing. Anyone would lend a hand if they were in that situation. Besides, I didn't do anything. Let's do it together later."

"Thank you, Director Jiang, thank you, leaders." Lin Xiao gave her a look, and Zhong Xue immediately understood. She was petite yet curvaceous, with a delicate face and radiant skin. She was petite and exquisite, which explained why Section Chief Shi was so enamored with her.

"You're welcome, Xiao Zhong. Since you're Xiao Lin's classmate, rest assured, we will definitely give you justice in this matter."

After Jiang Yuanping finished speaking, he turned to Geng Qiuyan and said, "You should follow up on these two; they're simply the scum of the industry."

"Yes, Director, don't worry, I will handle it." Geng Qiuyan nodded in response.

Jiang Yuanping added, "It's better to meet by chance than to invite someone. Section Chief Xia, Xiao Lin, it's rare for us to run into each other here, so let's just go together."

Xia Shengwen hesitated for a moment and glanced at Lin Xiao.

"Director Jiang, I haven't properly thanked you yet. I'll have to toast you a few times later," Lin Xiao said knowingly.

"Haha, Kobayashi, you're always so polite."

Jiang Yuanping had noticed Xia Shengwen's attitude toward Lin Xiao, and was immediately surprised. He thought to himself: This young man is indeed extraordinary. Even the deputy governor's secretary is so polite to him. It seems that he is worth getting to know better.

Afterwards, Guan Tong asked the waiter to move her to a larger private room, and introduced, "Director Lin, this is our General Manager Fang."

Lin Xiao stepped forward to shake hands and said, "Thank you, General Manager Fang, for your support of grassroots work."

"Director Lin, you're too kind. We're all friends, and it's only right that we help each other. Xiao Guan introduced me to the situation in Fengshan County, and I know that Director Lin is wholeheartedly dedicated to serving the people. I admire him very much," Fang Jianyu said with a smile.

Seeing the way the leaders treated Lin Xiao so politely, Zhong Xue's eyes flashed with shock.

Afterwards, everyone entered the private room and began to drink and chat.

"Everyone, it's fate that we met. Let's drink to this together."

Jiang Yuanping raised his glass and smiled. He was the highest-ranking among the group, so naturally he was the leader. To his left was Xia Shengwen, and to his right was Shi Jiajian. Lin Xiao was next to Xia Shengwen, and Fang Jianyu was next to Shi Jiajian. The others sat in order.

Zhong Xue sat next to Lin Xiao, looking like a little bird nestled against her, smiling as she held up her wine glass, occasionally turning her head slightly to look at Lin Xiao.

She had attended many such occasions before, but this time the situation was completely different. In the past, it was normal to have to watch other people's faces and be taken advantage of. But the biggest difference this time was that she was "respected," even though she knew very well that these people were only being polite to her because of Lin Xiao.

But this feeling was real, which made her feel good.

Watching Lin Xiao toast and chat with everyone, Zhong Xue made up her mind that she wanted to change her way of life.

"Lin Xiao, let me toast you. Thank you for getting me out of that awkward situation tonight. This is the first time we've met since graduation, and I never expected it to be in a setting like this."

Zhong Xue held up her cup, turned around, and said to Lin Xiao with deep gratitude.

Lin Xiao raised her glass and clinked glasses with him, sighing, "Don't say that. We're classmates, we're friends. It was just a small favor. Everyone will encounter various things sooner or later, perhaps happiness and joy, perhaps sadness and depression. Similarly, we will meet good people and benefactors, and we will also encounter bad people and scum. But as long as we can stay true to ourselves and have firm faith, life will be full of sunshine, and we will surely find our own happiness."

Seeing Zhong Xue's ordeal, Lin Xiao couldn't help but recall what she had experienced not long ago, and couldn't help but feel a little emotional.

Despite the singing echoing in the private room, Zhong Xue heard every word: "Class monitor, what you said is so true. After hearing what you said, I have confidence in the future. Come on, let's have another drink."

Zhong Xue smiled radiantly, her breath sweet as orchids.

Then, Lin Xiao clinked glasses with her again, and after finishing his drink, he asked, "Zhong Xue, are you really planning to quit?"

"Yes, I've made up my mind."

Zhong Xue answered without hesitation, then added, "Following that kind of boss, no matter how hard I try, I won't gain much. Besides, I'm still young, I have plenty of opportunities and possibilities, there's no need to keep compromising myself, I want to start over."

"Yes, what a great phrase 'starting over'. People need to broaden their horizons, and then the situations they encounter will be very different."

"So, I still have to thank you, old squad leader. You're the one who helped me make up my mind. You're my benefactor."

Lin Xiao shook her head and said, "Please don't say that. We are classmates and friends. It's only right that we help each other. I just want you to be happy."

"What are you two whispering about, handsome guy and beautiful girl?"

At this moment, Guan Tong walked over with a smile, holding a wine glass.

Lin Xiao raised his glass and said, "Director Guan, let me toast you. Thank you for your help."

"Sister Tong, thank you too." Zhong Xue also warmly raised her glass.

Guan Tong smiled broadly and said, "Oh, you two are too kind. I didn't do anything. It was just that there were leaders present."

Lin Xiao, quick-witted, raised her glass again and said, "Sister Tong, why don't you go all the way and do me a favor..."

"Oh, when did our Director Lin become so sweet-talking? Tell me, how can I be a good Samaritan to the end?"

As Guan Tong spoke, she glanced slyly at Zhong Xue.

Lin Xiao chuckled and said, "Sister Tong is very perceptive. You just heard it too, Zhong Xue has decided to resign. She works in the traditional Chinese medicine industry. You have a lot of influence, so why don't you help introduce her?"

Upon hearing this, Zhong Xue was deeply moved, and her gaze towards Lin Xiao held a different kind of feeling.

Guan Tong, on the other hand, rolled her eyes and whispered in Lin Xiao's ear, "How about we arrange for your beautiful classmate to work at our company?"

The sudden closeness, especially the enticing fragrance, was quite overwhelming for Lin Xiao, and a blush immediately spread across his face.

"Is...is this okay?"

"Of course, others won't be able to, but if you want, it's definitely possible. Right now, the company doesn't have any direct signing quotas, so you can come in through a dispatch system first, and then wait for your permanent position to be converted. Of course, it won't be as fast as a direct signing, but it's not complicated either."

Finally, Guan Tong added with a smile, "It's no problem with Mr. Fang's arrangements."

Now Lin Xiao had a better understanding. In fact, he just wanted to find out the feasibility of this matter from Guan Tong, because he knew that the final decision could only be made by Fang Jianyu.

Dejiyuan Pharmaceutical has basically completed the process of state-owned asset control and is about to become a state-owned enterprise. It is indeed quite difficult for ordinary people to get into state-owned enterprises, but for Fang Jianyu, who is in charge, it is a piece of cake to do such a thing.

After nodding to Guan Tong in thanks, Lin Xiao poured herself a full glass of wine, then took Zhong Xue and walked to Fang Jianyu's side.

"Mr. Fang, let's raise a glass to you."

Fang Jianyu was a little flattered and quickly stood up, saying, "Director Lin, you're too kind. Let's do it together."

After finishing his drink, Lin Xiao refilled Fang Jianyu's glass and then said with a smile, "Mr. Fang, I have a favor to ask, but I don't know if it's convenient for me to say it?"

"Haha, Kobayashi, just say the word. As long as I can do it, there's no problem."

Then, Lin Xiao recounted Zhong Xue's work-related matters.

"That's simple. We plan to hire again in the second half of the year. But, Xiao Zhong, you'll need to come to the company next Monday to complete your onboarding procedures."

Okay, you can start by working with Xiao Guan in the investment department to run projects. Your salary and benefits will be the same as regular employees. You'll be promoted to a permanent position at the end of the year, and other arrangements will be made later.

"How about this?"

Fang Jianyu was very decisive and arranged everything directly.

"readily!"

Lin Xiao said two words and then drank the wine in his glass in one gulp.

"Thank you... thank you, Mr. Fang, thank you..."

Zhong Xue was somewhat moved; her eyes reddened slightly, and she was too excited to speak.

She drank three glasses of wine in a row, and the drunkenness that had just subsided suddenly returned.

"Lin Xiao, how can I ever repay you?"

Overwhelmed with emotion, Zhong Xue choked up as she uttered those words.