After rebirth, I became a great master

Chapter 13 Game of Power
The rumors in the alley are really not pleasant at all.

The scandal between Zhou Haoran and Qiao Suiqing is nothing at all, after all, the man is unmarried and the woman is unmarried.

When he returned home this time, he heard some very bad rumors again.

It was said that the newly married young wife from the west end, while her husband was away at work, heard some lascivious sounds coming from her room...

This may be true.

Everyone has privacy. After all, videotapes from Hong Kong and Taiwan are being passed around these days.

But rumors can easily change shape as they spread, and it might even be said that she's having an affair with another man...

If she has a strong tolerance, she can move and start over.

If one has a weak tolerance, he might end his life unwilling to be humiliated.

Even so, many literary works, when describing alley rumors, do not hesitate to use flattering words, saying that old-fashioned rumors smell like "lavender" and new-fashioned rumors smell like "mothballs".

Dongfang Lang came over to inquire about his interview today and started talking about the latest romantic rumors.

Zhou Haoran sighed, "So, you must control your mouth in the alley and don't say anything. It's easy to say it out loud, but as it gets passed around, it might distort the meaning."

"You still have a sense of morality."

Dongfang Lang scratched his head.

Zhou Haoran said angrily, "This is just basic self-requirement, isn't it? Don't even mention that they might not have done anything wrong. Even if they did, who has the moral high ground to criticize them? Behind closed doors, who doesn't have some vulgar and dirty thoughts?"

Dongfang Lang hesitated and said, "This is different, isn't it? You and Qiao Suiqing can be open about suspicion, but a newly married young wife must..."

"Alright, go back and read some books! Read 'White Deer Plain,' 'Wasted City,' 'Red Sorghum,' and 'The Golden Age.' Your thinking is so low!"

Zhou Haoran was too lazy to argue with him any further.

Dongfang Lang asked, "How was your interview?"

"pass!"

"Really?"

"Well, I'll go for the second and third interviews tomorrow, and I'll probably be able to start the job the day after tomorrow." Zhou Haoran looked at him cautiously, "Be careful with your words, and don't let any messy things spread."

At this time, there were shouts outside.

"Haoran, your phone!"

"coming!"

Zhou Haoran ran out quickly.

The Zhou family did not have a telephone installed.

In this unit, only Uncle Li's house on the second floor has a landline installed. So when something happens, we call Uncle Li, and he will find someone.

Zhou Haoran ran to the second floor and answered the phone.

It turned out to be Qiao Suiqing.

"Haoran, haoran, haoran, haoran..."

"Don't be anxious, speak slowly."

"Haoran, you are amazing!"

Qiao Suiqing was panting, but his voice was filled with unconcealable excitement.

Zhou Haoran smiled and said, "How's it going? Am I on the list?"

Qiao Suiqing said excitedly, "You're more than just on the list! You're number one! You scored 100 points! Haoran, you're our little genius!"

Zhou Haoran's face darkened. "What little genius? I'm an adult!"

Qiao Suiqing couldn't seem to contain her excitement. "Haoran, you're amazing! I didn't expect that! Hmm...when you come tomorrow, I'll take you to Golden Eight Immortals for a feast!"

Zhou Haoran smiled and said, "That's too expensive. The cafeteria in the station is quite good. It's both cheap and filling."

"Okay, let's have a celebration dinner at noon tomorrow!"

"Isn't noon a bad time?"

"Ok?"

"There's a third round of business meetings this afternoon."

"Uh..." Qiao Suiqing calmed down a lot, but he was no longer as unsure of him as before. He asked tentatively, "Haoran, can you pass the second interview?"

Zhou Haoran said with a smile: "It has been passed."

Qiao Suiqing said angrily, "You're bragging again."

"Really? That's the general process." Zhou Haoran was all too familiar with it. "The first round of interviews is mainly about making a general impression. They look at age; minors and the elderly aren't accepted. They also look at appearance; those who are unsightly and would embarrass the TV station aren't accepted. They answer a question to assess the applicant's critical thinking and communication skills."

Qiao Suiqing said happily, "It's quite simple when you put it that way." Zhou Haoran smiled and said, "But I'm different. In this round of interviews, I've already completed all the work for the second round. I've clearly demonstrated my personal qualities, development potential, ideas, and career potential. The second interview tomorrow morning will just be a formality."

"No wonder you got 100 points. The second place only got 88 points." Qiao Suiqing was convinced by his clear reasoning. "Haoran, I'm so proud of you!"

"Once I get the job, it won't be too late to be proud."

"If you are really admitted, I will give you a gift."

"What gift?"

"what do you want?"

"Well...I'll have to think about it."

"Okay, let's talk about it when we meet tomorrow." Qiao Suiqing was still at work and couldn't say too much. "I still have a script to memorize, so I won't talk to you for now. I'll pick you up at the door tomorrow morning."

……

It's around eight o'clock in the evening.

All the men and women in the alley went back to their houses. Firstly, there were too many mosquitoes outside, and secondly, it was the prime time for TV stations, so everyone went back to watch TV series.

Watching Hong Kong dramas is popular on the harbor side...because all the film and television people in Hong Kong Island came from the original Huangpu Beach, and they all continue the same culture.

The popular Hong Kong drama "ICAC" is currently being broadcast on the Red Star TV Urban Channel.

Zhou Haoran went to the tobacco and paper shop at the entrance of the alley.

Tobacco and paper shop is the term used in the old seaport area, and the common term now is "small shop" or "grocery store".

You can make a phone call here.

Zhou Haoran called Team Leader He Jin, who was interviewing today.

"Is that Team Leader He? I'm Zhou Haoran."

"Oh, I'm He Jin."

"Team Leader He, did I pass my interview?"

Zhou Haoran actually knew everything, but pretended not to know and tried to find conversation to get closer to him.

He Jin chuckled and said, "You passed, you are first, 100 points!"

Zhou Haoran expressed his surprise and gratitude, "Team Leader He, thank you for your care today. When I start working here, I will definitely treat you to a meal to thank you."

"Hmm..." He Jin was silent for a moment. "Look, tomorrow's second interview is also with the HR department. I mentioned you to our director today, and she really likes you. So as long as you don't act too out of line in the second round of interview tomorrow morning, you should be able to pass."

Zhou Haoran said, "Team Leader He, thank you so much."

"Don't thank me yet." He Jin sighed, "But after discussing your situation with the director, I don't think it's optimistic."

Zhou Haoran lowered his posture and asked, "Did I perform poorly?"

He Jin said, "No, you performed very well, better than anyone else. But you are too young, and most importantly, you have no sales experience, which is the most fatal point."

“I had no experience in sales, but I was a quick study.”

"Yes, I believe that. But the sales department is in urgent need of salespeople right now. We need experienced salespeople who can be hired right away. The time is tight and the workload is heavy. If you want to bring in apprentices or interns, you'll probably have to wait for the next batch; they won't be considered in this batch."

"Is there no chance for me? Team Leader He, I really need this opportunity."

Zhou Haoran was not panicked at all, but pretended to be very anxious.

If ordinary job seekers fail the interview, they may give up and think that there is nothing they can do. They lack workplace training and understanding of the recruitment process, and think that if they fail the interview, their chances are over.

But in reality, this is a power game.

Interviewing is power.

If you fail the interview, you can go to a higher authority than the interview team... go to the director, the vice president, or even the general manager.

In fact, once you really petition higher levels and constantly challenge higher-level powers, this kind of courage, determination, boldness and perseverance will basically make things happen.

Zhou Haoran is a workplace expert.

He was not panicked at all.

He now has one foot in the Red Star TV.

Once he's in, it won't be easy to get him out.

He Jin had a very good impression of him. He was young, handsome and talented. He comforted him, "There's no point in worrying. Come for the interview tomorrow morning. I'll talk to the director then and discuss what to do about your case."

Zhou Haoran said cutely, "Okay, I'll obey Sister He Jin's arrangements."

He Jin laughed and scolded: "You brat!"

(End of this chapter)