Can not doing what one wants be called rebirth?

Chapter 309 308. The Embarrassed Heroine
January 2015, 1, 10:9 am.

Nanhu Industrial Park, Dianjin Coffee Company headquarters.

dong dong dong.

"Please come in."

Tian Yi, dressed in a formal suit with a blue folder under his arm, knocked on the door of the independent office.

She was a barista, and her destiny changed after Dianjin Coffee received angel investment.

As a veteran figure in the company, Tian Yi currently follows Zhou Sining as a nominal assistant, handling daily affairs.

When Lu Jincheng was away, she would come on time at nine o'clock every morning to report on her work.

Pushing open the office door, the sunlight slanted down from the window sill, and the figure sitting at the desk was wrapped in a thin layer of warm light, like a romantic oil painting.

"Mr. Zhou, here are a few things that need to be dealt with today."

"Ok."

Zhou Si Ning was sitting in the office, her brows slightly furrowed, quietly flipping through the documents handed to her by Tian Yi.

In the eyes of Dianjin Coffee’s staff, the young Mr. Zhou seems to have seamlessly integrated into the role of the top leader, from his makeup to his temperament to his decision-making.

Even if it's only for less than a week.

Today, Zhou Si Ning has regained her former elegance. Her eyebrows are trimmed and curved like willow leaves. Her brown hair is specially and delicately piled up into two sections, with the elegant black hair at the top of her head depicted as graceful as the returning moon.

What caught people's eyes the most was that she was wearing an ivory white suit and a hip-hugging skirt that exuded a strong aura, with a shirt of the same color underneath the suit.

The two long legs are covered with stockings commonly known as the bare-leg artifact, which can wrap the girl's graceful long legs and make them look as straight as bamboo even in the cold winter.

There was a faint light between her ears, as if she was wearing a pair of wind chime earrings.

This kind of dress can usually only be seen on TV and in movies.

In daily life, an ordinary girl, even if she has outstanding looks, will always look weird wearing such a suit.

Because even if the face is good, the identity and aura cannot suppress it.

But Zhou Si Ning, who is not yet twenty years old, can do it without any sense of incongruity.

Like a noble peony, it blooms quietly.

That nose, those eyebrows, that figure, those moon-like white wrists, and those slender and tight calves
Even Tian Yi had to admit that Zhou Si Ning in front of her was so beautiful that it was breathtaking.

Even though the person was standing a short distance away from me through an office desk, the fragrance on her body seemed to have already permeated my heart.

"Okay, let's do this first."

Zhou Sining signed his own opinion in a flamboyant manner and pushed the folder back.

After finishing her work, she pulled out a book called "Microeconomics" from the table and was about to prepare for the final exam in the afternoon.

When I looked up, I inadvertently discovered from the corner of my eye that Tian Yi didn't seem to have any intention of leaving.

The assistant blinked, seemed to be about to say something but stopped himself, and his right hand, which was holding the folder, seemed to be exerting force.

"Any thing else?"

Zhou Si Ning put down the book in her hand and asked.

"Um, Mr. Zhou."

Tian Yi organized his words, paused for a few seconds, and then spoke out.

"There is something I need to report to you."

“The salary just arrived.”

January 1th is Dianjin Coffee’s fixed payday.

For larger companies with more standardized management, payday is usually before the 10th of the following month.

It has to be said that although Dianjin Coffee is a startup company, it is small but has everything.

All systems are complete and there is never any wage arrears.

If payday conflicts with holidays or rest days, pay may even be paid in advance.

".?"

Zhou Si Ning raised her head, looking puzzled.

Now that my salary has been received, is it necessary to come and report it specifically?

“That’s what a lot of people are asking.”

"What are you asking? Did the finance department calculate your salary incorrectly?"

"No, Mr. Zhou."

Tian Yi looked at Zhou Si Ning's expression and seemed to understand something.

"Didn't Mr. Lu tell you?"

"He held a meeting with all employees some time ago and said that he would give everyone a year-end bonus this month."

"what?"

Zhou Si Ning was originally a little sleepy, but now she was awakened from the context.

"Year-end bonus?!"

"Yes, depending on performance, a year-end bonus of 1-1.1 times the basic salary will be given."

"Boss Lu also said that there was no budget for this during the probation period, and it was a special reward for everyone during the Chinese New Year."

Tian Yi pursed her lips, feeling a little embarrassed to speak about it.

In fact, this is indeed the case.

Dianjin Coffee was established less than a year ago, and there are only a handful of veterans from its early days. Most of its branches and headquarters are staffed by new faces recruited from outside the company.

Who would have thought that the boss would give a year-end bonus to a new employee who has been working for less than a year?
What about charity?

But the words had been spoken, and the expectation rose like steam.

The employees, full of energy, waited until the 10th and saw that the amount in the account was much less than they had imagined, so they couldn't help but discuss and whisper to each other.

The boss should keep his word, right?

You won’t lie, right?
"no."

Zhou Si Ning held his forehead, his blood boiling, and he couldn't utter a word for a long time.

Has been calculated.

Among the dozens of Dianjin Coffee stores, the profits actually vary.

Of course this is normal.

Some stores are located in business districts with high traffic, while others are still slowly sorting out their processes and exploring. In addition, the management abilities of store managers vary, so it is impossible for all stores to achieve the same level of revenue as the Beiyuan store.

A decent store can only earn tens of thousands of yuan a month.

A store with outstanding quality can achieve sales ranging from hundreds of thousands to two hundred thousand.

The combined monthly revenue of the fifty coffee shops in Jiangcheng is about 400 to 500 million.

Therefore, at this stage, Dianjin Coffee’s company account only has about a few million dollars.

In the meantime, we also have to take into account the remaining loans and account balance that Mr. Lu used to build Dianjin Coffee Shops in major cities across the country.

Those stores are still under renovation and have not yet reached the stage of making a profit.

We had just paid out January's salaries, and after paying off that month's bank loan, there wasn't much money left in the company's account.

After silently doing the math in his mind, Zhou Si Ning took a deep breath and tried hard to control his emotions.

He touched his upper lip to his lower lip, said a few words, and the seven-figure year-end bonus was given out?

Where does the money come from?

Where does the money come from?
The most cunning thing is that Lu Jincheng added one more sentence on purpose.

There was no budget for this.

Depends on performance.

The meaning of this sentence is self-explanatory.

Even the process of advance financial reporting was omitted, and the decision entirely depended on the boss.

The finance department cannot decide who gets 1 and who gets 1.1, so it is naturally impossible to make the final settlement in advance.

So, no one told Zhou Sining the news.

Everyone thought that Mr. Zhou was waiting for payday to give a big surprise.

it is good.

Ok.

Lü Jincheng.

Zhou Si Ning clenched her teeth tightly, her face expressionless.

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In just a few seconds, she had made her decision.

A good family upbringing taught her a truth.

When money gathers, people scatter; when money scatters, people gather.

Either don't do what you promised, or do it.

Don't disappoint your employees.

"Ask the finance department to print out a list for you."

"Press 1.1 for all of them."

The whole morning passed like flowing water.

Proofread the list, transfer money, make up the difference, and distribute year-end bonuses.

"It's been done!"

"The year-end bonus has arrived!"

"Wow! The boss is simply a god!"

"How much did you send, Sister Zhang?"

“Now I can buy a new phone!”

Inside Office Building No. 2, Zone B, Nanhu Industrial Park, the entire Dianjin Coffee is filled with a cheerful atmosphere.

Except for the lonely Zhou Si Ning. She held her phone, looking at the account balance of only three digits, her nose was sour, and tears were about to well up in her eyes.

That's right.

In order to fulfill our promise to employees, we will pay the promised year-end bonuses in full.

She really couldn't think of any way to make money on payday.

Counting on my fingers, there is not enough money in the company account.

Zhou Sining could only contribute her own small treasury.

The New Year's money she received since she was a child, the pocket money she earned from the stock market, and the income from Dian Jin Coffee.

There was even 10,000 yuan of living expenses given by my mother when I returned from Shanghai.

In just one breath, it was all emptied out.

no way.

The greatest wealth is people's hearts.

The reason why I was able to make so much money before was inseparable from the success of Dianjin Coffee.

Just think of it as taking from this and using it for this purpose.

Zhou Si Ning tried hard to find excuses for herself to ease the uncomfortable feeling of having her savings almost reduced to zero overnight.

It's ok.

Thousands of gold are gone and come back!
I will have money to spend when I get the payment next month.

Don't worry, it will be fine.

Zhou Si Ning lowered his eyes, leaned back in his office chair, relaxed the back of his neck, stared blankly at the ceiling, and let out a long sigh.

That vintage bag I've been eyeing, the new clothes for the winter and spring seasons in my shopping cart, the almost empty bottle of La Mer cream.
It probably won’t be available for purchase for a while.

She raised her wrist to untie her tied-up hair, and shook her head to make the brown waterfall flow more naturally.

I didn't expect that I would.
There will be times when you worry about not having money to buy things.

Or should I talk to my family again?

My mother just gave me living expenses.

Where is dad?
It was a bit strange to ask for money while holding a golden egg, not to mention that Zhou Yuanxin was equally perceptive and he had to explain patiently, which was really troublesome.

Forget it.

There are ways to live without money.

Fortunately, she added a lot of money to her meal card on the first day of school.

It was enough for me to have three meals a day in the cafeteria until the day I bought a ticket back to Shanghai.

I took another look at the balance in my bank card.

Just enough for the trip home.

Zhou Si Ning locked her cell phone, opened the thick textbook again, suppressed her thoughts, and began to review.

There is also a final exam in the afternoon.

Ha, the exam is free.

From 15:00 to 17:00 in the afternoon, the Finance Department of Jiangcheng University of Finance and Economics has a first-year Microeconomics exam.

It is also the last course of this semester.

The moment the bell rang, the invigilator began to collect the papers.

The students who were writing furiously were interrupted, the sun was so strong that all the lazy people who usually didn't work hard were exposed.

"Ning Bao!"

"How did you do on the test?"

As soon as Zhou Si Ning walked out of the examination room, her smiling roommate Song Wan suddenly appeared from the side and grabbed her arm.

"Okay"

During this period of time, she didn't focus much on the exam and her review was perfunctory.

"I'm fine, as long as I don't fail the exam. 60 points is a plus!"

Song Wan still looked full of energy and kept talking.

"By the way, do you have anything tonight?"

"Uh, no."

Zhou Si Ning shook her head.

"You didn't come back at noon, so the monitor went to the dormitory to discuss a dinner party at the bridge building in the evening."

Song Wan said with a smile.

At the end of a semester, it is customary for classmates to have a meal together and go Dutch.

"Sure, I have time."

The sociable Zhou Si Ning naturally would not refuse.

"Then let's go back and change clothes!"

She nodded and walked towards the dormitory with Song Wan.

"Tonight is a class reunion, and normally we don't spend much time eating. Tingting suggested that we go to the second half and sing a song together. What do you think?"

Song Wan shook Zhou Si Ning's arm, her eyes full of anticipation.

".also."

Zhou Si Ning paused for a few seconds, quietly calculated the account in her mind, and reluctantly agreed.

The class had a dinner together in the bridge building, and the average cost per person was about 50-100 yuan.

It's still acceptable.

But what about singing?
Although living frugally seems a bit embarrassing, it does not faze the extremely smart Zhou Si Ning.

She thought about it and decided that based on her roommates' usual spending levels, if they also went AA, it shouldn't cost much.

Just go.

At around nine o'clock in the evening, the class reunion at Qiaolou ended with toasts.

It was a rare occasion that the counselor also attended the party. Zhou Sining took a few sips of beer. Although she was far from being tipsy, her cheeks were still slightly flushed as she walked on the street.

She and her three roommates walked into a KTV not far away.

There just happened to be a small private room available.

everything is normal.

"Really, I'm very happy to meet you sisters in college."

After the first round, Song Wan was obviously a little drunk.

She squinted her eyes and walked to the song request stage, holding the microphone and clicking back and forth.

"A song for everyone~"

When the prelude sounded, the other two roommates in Room 601 also shook their heads and clapped their hands to the beat with a smile.

"I didn't like you when we first met, but who knew we would become so close later~"

"One of us is like summer and the other is like autumn, but we can always turn winter into spring~"

Jiang Fengting consciously picked up another microphone and handed it to Zhou Sining.

did not expect.

The other party waved his hands as if he had been electrocuted, with no smile on his face.

"You guys sing, I'm going to the bathroom first."

When Zhou Si Ning heard the song "One is Like Summer and the Other is Like Autumn", she was in no mood at all.

This was a song she always ordered at KTV, and even her roommates knew it.

She has a best friend who is always with her and is unique in the world.

Why didn't she sing today?

After Zhou Si Ning stood up, the waiter just walked into the room and prepared to take the order.

"Are we still drinking?"

"Why don't you drink a little more? It's almost holiday time anyway."

"I agree. It seems that Ningbao is not in a good mood. Let's spend some time with her."

"That's fine."

The three roommates quickly reached an agreement, but disagreed again on the choice of drinks.

“Isn’t this a bit expensive for you?”

"How about some beer?"

Song Wan pointed at the Martell set meal on the menu and hesitated for a few seconds.

This is a classic set meal consisting of a low-end foreign liquor, a dozen beers, and a fruit plate of snacks.

It’s about a thousand yuan.

"Song Wan, you're still not careful enough. She didn't drink much beer just now. Didn't you notice?"

Jiang Fengting raised her eyes and said.

"Besides, Ningbao usually spends this much, and we can't always ask her to accommodate us."

Song Wan stopped talking.

I thought about how Zhou Si Ning always took care of everyone's feelings.

Such consumption is never paid for by roommates.

And she is very good at trading big for small. If her roommates invite her to eat in the cafeteria or at a roadside stall, she will invite them back in other ways.

"OK then."

“We must have fun today!”

Please give me some monthly tickets
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(End of this chapter)