My Terrible Life in Those Years

Upon hearing this work arrangement, the other colleagues in Sales Department One all had knowing expressions on their faces.

Only Zhou Tong looked at me blankly, then at Manager Wu.

Although I knew what was going on, I still looked at Manager Wu and then at Zhou Tong with a blank expression.

The expression on the face of my colleague from Sales Department 1 can be summed up in words: I knew it was true!

Zhou Tong's expression, however, was: What's going on?

My mind raced with thoughts of how an unsuspecting employee would react to this work arrangement.

Or is there no reaction, or a strong reaction?

Should we slam our fists on the table and argue our case, or should we directly question his true purpose in doing this?

Flip the table? Flipping a table is easy, but putting it back on its feet is difficult!

I think I'm overthinking it.

It is within the scope of a project manager's responsibilities and authority to adjust the job duties of a temporary worker in the department.

If I show any disobedience or further misunderstanding, it will only lower my standing with my colleagues.

It would also be easy for him to seize on my words and find fault with me, so even if Aunt Shu wanted to help me in the future, he would still have the moral high ground.

So when he finally asked me, he said, "Xiao Jiang, since General Manager Shu has given instructions regarding the worker injury, just follow her instructions. I trust you; with your quick reaction skills demonstrated on-site, you can handle the rest."

If it's difficult to handle, just call me and I'll step in to help resolve it!

Wow, what a "righteous" leader!

I could tell from her words that there were daggers in every sentence!

They practically berated me, calling me a bootlicker who only knows how to suck up to Boss Shu!

Since you enjoy polishing her shoes so much, then keep polishing them! I can't tolerate you here!

I immediately stood up and stated, "Please rest assured, company and Manager Wu, I will do my utmost to handle this matter!"

I'm going to get a beating, and I didn't just find out today. I already knew yesterday thanks to Aunt Shu's reminder.

If I don't even have this basic ability to adapt to different situations, then what right do I have to stay here?

The reputation of Taohuajiang is not something that can be easily ruined.

Manager Wu's eyes narrowed slightly. Hmm? This kid's reaction and stance are quite different from those of an employee who just graduated and joined the company a few days ago.

Is there a discrepancy in the information?

"That's good. That's all for now, everyone go about your business, meeting adjourned!"

The meeting lasted fifteen minutes and then quickly adjourned.

Zhou Tong, looking completely bewildered, grabbed me as I passed the reception desk and pressed, "Mr. Jiang, did you offend Manager Wu?"

I was even more bewildered: "What nonsense! I've only been here a few days, how could I possibly have offended him? Even if I wanted to, I wouldn't have the time or the opportunity!"

"What's going on? Why does it feel like today's meeting is just to adjust your work?" The young girl was quite perceptive.

I frowned and thought for a moment: "Adjusting jobs, isn't that normal? Why do you look so surprised? Is it that serious?"

Xiao Zhou Tong almost jumped up.

"Are you really stupid or just pretending? What do you mean by 'normal'? What do you mean by 'not serious'?"

I could tell that this young girl was simple-minded and genuinely worried about me from her own perspective. The plate of dumplings she treated me to earlier was definitely worth it.

"Then can you help me analyze this? I really don't understand!"

She quickly looked around, making sure no one was nearby, and lowered her voice, saying, "If you're reassigned like this, you won't get any of the project's bonuses. This is such a big project; the bonuses are at least several months' worth of our income!"

There was a hint of disappointment in her eyes!

I just got such good progress on a project, and it's been ruined so inexplicably!

He was clearly a high-quality new employee, a tall and handsome guy with some kind of relationship with Boss Shu, a promising talent who had just started to stand out, but was suppressed by his immediate supervisor.

Losing this bonus is just one of the most direct consequences of the beating I received. If I can't get back into the project team, my future at the company will be bleak!

I sighed inwardly, thinking that this girl was a kind person, but unfortunately, she couldn't help me with this matter.

He added a compliment, "Little Zhou Tong, you're such a kind little person!"

The two consecutive "small" characters annoyed her.

"Where am I small?"

The question that blurted out forced me to shift my gaze to where her expression should have been turbulent, but which was now merely a flat line.

Even though her breathing quickened, she still only trembled slightly.

She followed my gaze and then realized what was happening.

She coughed forcefully in dissatisfaction, tightening her shirt in anger, wanting to see if she was truly unmoved.

Wu Bo walked over from behind, followed by a large group of colleagues from Sales Department 1.

"Jiang Ning, do you have any objections to my arrangements?"

At this moment, the colleagues from Sales Department 1 all stopped, each with a smile on their face, displaying a variety of expressions.

But the only thing missing was the surprise and sympathy that Xiao Zhou Tong showed.

I know that since he has chosen to put me down, he won't let go of any opportunity to do so.

At this moment, my new colleague, who had just been dealt a blow by my job adjustment, was probably feeling quite bad.

But this guy, even though he knew this new colleague might have some influence, still didn't intend to let me off the hook.

This time, even Zhou Tong noticed it.

I smiled and looked at him calmly, replying in a composed tone, "Manager Wu is my superior. How could I possibly object to his new work assignments?"

I've made the arrangements, but I feel I still need to let him know how angry I am inside.

Although I don't know how to get back into the project team and, incidentally, affect this new transformation plan, this guy is messing with me and making me feel bad. If I don't retaliate, I'll have no future.

I must not let them think that I am just a worthless piece of clay who is bullied and doesn't dare to say a word!

Sure enough, Zhou Tong was slightly taken aback after I said that.

Not only her, but my colleagues in Sales Department I also sensed the dissatisfaction in my words.

Manager Wu's smile remained unchanged, but his eyes twitched slightly, which was obvious to me as I kept looking into them.

"Okay, that's good. Get things done. I'm looking forward to seeing how you perform!"

To put it more simply, if I make any mistakes in handling the aftermath of the injured worker's situation, it probably won't be as simple as just being removed from the project team!

My expression softened slightly as I watched his large group leave the company.

"Tong-mei, please help me!"

She answered briskly, "Go ahead."

"While I'm away from the project team, could you please keep an eye on the progress of the renovation project and send me the details? Is that alright?"

I remained quite calm.

I'm no longer in the project team, but I can't let myself become blind and deaf, without any sources of information, and have no way to keep track of the progress of things.

Was all my previous effort wasted?

Zhou Tong was surprised that I would make this request, and hesitated for a moment.

"Two plates of dumplings?"

"make a deal!"