I am a full-level celestial master, you let me enter the strange talk of rules?

The chairman was taken aback by the question, then gave Zhang Yangqing a somewhat speechless look: "You're testing me with this? Is it really necessary?"

He pointed to himself and Zhang Yangqing, then gestured to the veteran laborers: "Look at our clothes, and the clothes of those old hands, covered in all sorts of unidentified stains, wear marks, and indelible bloodstains, varying in depth and layered upon layer. It's obvious they've been in this business for a long time and have done a lot of 'jobs.' And look at his clothes,"

The chairman glanced at the young laborer and continued, "Although his clothes were dirty, with mud and suspicious dark stains in some places, they were relatively 'clean' overall. The marks were fresh, without the 'patina' that comes from years of wear. Moreover, his mannerisms were awkward, and his eyes were shifty. He was definitely a newbie."

Zhang Yangqing nodded; this was one of the bases for his judgment.

He continued, lowering his voice as if imparting some kind of experience: "There may be more than just him among the new recruits here, but look at the other new recruits. They either stand obediently to the side and listen to instructions, or they are nervous but at least try to remain calm. The aura of these people tells the others that they are very wary."

After a pause, Zhang Yangqing looked at him and said, "Only this kid's face clearly shows the struggle between wanting to get closer but not daring to, wanting to imitate but not being able to do it well. He desperately wants to integrate into that old laborer's circle and gain recognition, but he can't find the way. He may even have been rejected because of his clumsiness or lack of understanding of the 'rules'."

Upon hearing this, the chairman's eyes lit up, and he completely understood Zhang Yangqing's plan!
I was only thinking about getting information out of the veterans, but I overlooked the potential of the newcomers.

These seasoned veterans are experienced, highly vigilant, and operate within a closed circle. Getting core information out of them is incredibly difficult and can easily arouse suspicion, making it easier to expose the imposter's identity.

This newcomer is in a stage where they crave acceptance, lack a sense of security, and urgently need guidance and "rules".

If two experienced and composed "veteran workers" approach him and act like "seniors," they can easily gain his initial trust and extract key information from him about warehouse operations, managerial preferences, and even "shipping" services!

Because newcomers are often grateful for the guidance of their "seniors," and while they may not know as much "insider information" as seasoned veterans, the basic procedures and rules are exactly what they urgently need to learn right now!

Wow, that's amazing! How come I didn't think of that before?
The chairman was once again impressed by Zhang Yangqing's quick thinking and insight.

"What do we need to do?" the chairman asked humbly, knowing that Zhang Yangqing was often better at handling such detailed operations.

Zhang Yangqing pondered for a moment, then quickly said, "It sounds complicated, but it's simple in practice. Try to act aloof, talk less, and keep a serious expression, like a seasoned master who doesn't like to talk to people but knows what he's doing. I'll mainly talk to him, and you can just agree or put some pressure on him when appropriate. Remember, we're just 'accidentally' passing by and 'casually' giving some pointers to the younger generation, so don't be too deliberate."

The chairman nodded; he understood.

Playing a mysterious and unsmiling character is almost instinctive for him.

The two exchanged a glance and adjusted their facial expressions and aura.

Zhang Yangqing wore a calm and subtle "experience" on his face, while the chairman suppressed all outward emotions, his gaze becoming calm and slightly distant, as if he had seen it all before.

They stopped hiding and strode towards the lone young laborer with a pace similar to that of the surrounding laborers, but seemingly more unhurried.

The other laborers on the open ground seemed indifferent to this, and even the manager in sunglasses only raised his eyelids slightly before continuing to fiddle with his ledger.

The two terrifying guards remained motionless, like stone statues, their palpable killing intent silently proclaiming the ironclad rules of this place.

The young laborer seemed to sense someone approaching and nervously looked up. When he saw two men, also dressed in laborer's clothes but with a demeanor distinctly different from his other listless colleagues, a hint of doubt and even more unease flashed in his eyes. He subconsciously straightened up and nervously rubbed the hem of his clothes with his hands.

As the two drew closer, the chairman secretly wondered what Zhang Yangqing would use as his opening remarks.

Is it to adopt an arrogant, condescending attitude of a senior figure, or to adopt a seemingly easygoing but actually purposeful tone of concern?

Both approaches have their advantages and disadvantages, and the chairman is still weighing which one is more suitable.

Who knew that Zhang Yangqing would not play by the rules at all.

He walked straight up to the young laborer with the buzz cut, not even bothering to look at him properly. He simply pointed with his chin at the pile of wooden crates the laborer was leaning against, and said in a flat but authoritative tone, "Get up and make some room."

This attitude can be described as simple, direct, and even somewhat rude, completely treating the other party as a lackey who can be ordered around at will.

In normal social interactions, such an arrogant opening line can easily provoke the other person's resentment or even antagonism.

However, the short-haired laborer's reaction was beyond the chairman's expectations.

Instead of showing any dissatisfaction or anger, he seemed to receive some kind of command, immediately jumping up from his half-leaning position. He even put on a fawning smile and nodded hurriedly, "Okay, okay!"

He not only quickly moved aside, but even symbolically wiped the spot where he had just sat with his sleeve, as if afraid of getting the "big brother's" clothes dirty. Then he looked at Zhang Yangqing expectantly, adopting an extremely humble posture.

Zhang Yangqing showed no politeness whatsoever, taking the "cleared" space for himself and sitting down with natural and casual movements, as if this place had always been his territory.

The chairman leaned against a slightly cleaner wooden crate next to him, crossed his arms, lowered his eyes slightly, and continued to maintain his unfathomable and unapproachable "master" demeanor, but his mind was already racing.

"I see!"

The chairman instantly understood. When dealing with peers or people of similar status, one might need to be polite, probe, and be tactful.

However, when facing a newcomer who is obviously a junior, eager to integrate, and eager to be recognized and guided, being overly polite may seem insincere or lacking in confidence, and may easily arouse the other party's suspicion.

The more casual, impolite, or even bossy you are, the more likely newcomers will see you as a senior with "experience," "status," and "ability."

In his limited understanding, only true "veterans" would be so "unfriendly" to newcomers. This is an implicit declaration of status and also reflects a certain rough and straightforward way of getting along that may exist among the working class.

As expected, the crew-cut laborer not only didn't feel offended, but instead became even more attentive. (End of Chapter)