I was forced to start the second round because I was raised in poverty

Chapter 322 My Buddy is a Hard-Working Genius
after get off work.

Su Cheng originally wanted to take a taxi, but Jiang Shuyue said it wasn't necessary, as she had her own car.

Upon arriving at the underground parking garage, Su Cheng saw her silver Lexus LS300h, a car with a purchase price of approximately 35 yuan or more.

Are you from Yuezhou?

Jiang Shuyue was slightly surprised, and then blurted out a sentence in Cantonese: "Huh? How did you know?"

Su Cheng didn't find out Jiang Shuyue's registered residence by looking at her resume; she knew it just by looking at the car.

He knew a woman with a large bust who loved money; her car was a Lexus, but a car one or two levels higher than his.

People here seem to have a special fondness for Japanese cars; over 90% of them choose Japanese cars, followed by BMW and Mercedes-Benz, while Audi is rarely seen.

“I actually wanted to buy a new BMW 1 Series, but my dad disagreed. Anyway, he's paying for it, so I'll just go along with him.”

Jiang Shuyue had a pretty high opinion of this Lexus.

"At first, it didn't look quite right, but once I got used to it, it was much better."

Jiang Shuyue told Su Cheng that there was no need to specially choose clothes for this car.

She mainly works in business settings, so she doesn't need to pay special attention to her everyday outfits. When buying clothes, she doesn't have to think about it and can just buy whatever she wants, as she feels that whatever she wears will match the style of the car and complement it.

Jiang Shuyue usually wears her hair in a single ponytail, which is similar to Ye Li.

This hairstyle gives Su Cheng a neat, capable, and efficient look, like a declaration, symbolizing clear thinking and decisive action, without any unnecessary hesitation or affectation.

But as you get to know Jiang Shuyue better, her hidden elegance gradually comes to the fore, and her strength is wrapped in velvet.

The only drawback is the lack of a sharp and calm sense of control, and a lack of leadership.

On the road.

"Mr. Su, do you have any dietary restrictions?"

"There are no dietary restrictions. You can just call me Su Cheng in private."

"oh oh."

Work time is work time, and private time is private time.

At the company, Zhang Yangwen also called him President Su, and after work, including when no one was around, Zhang Yangwen called him Brother Cheng.

This is a personal relationship between the two.

Some older people in the workplace particularly enjoy the feeling of bossing others around, and you always have to call them "General Manager X".

People with higher positions tend to enjoy going to work more, and they are always full of energy during morning meetings.

It's not that this group is naturally energetic, but rather that they don't need to do tiring and tedious grassroots work.

People in high positions have simple jobs, good benefits, and a superior status in the company, which stimulates their dopamine secretion.

K10 is of a higher status than K9; those below this level have to look up to it.

Everyone in that position is full of energy and no one feels tired.

Their work is difficult to quantify; everything they do can be considered work.

Going out to eat is for social occasions.

When we go on vacation, we fly first class and stay in five-star hotels; this is for research purposes.

These people can only experience the taste of power and find a sense of superiority, existence, power, and satisfaction that they never had in their daily lives when they are at work.

Once you have that power, you'll enjoy it.

After the meeting, the leader said: "The work is over."

After the meeting, the frontline workers realized that the work had only just begun.

In real life: Hey, old man, move aside.

At the company: This way, boss.

Su Cheng remembered that when he was in elementary school, there was a principal who was in his fifties or sixties but still full of energy.

But he fell ill with depression a few years after retiring.

In her past life, Su Cheng knew a female executive who said that when she was enjoying a glass of red wine at home after taking a shower at nine o'clock in the evening, she always felt that something was missing. Then she thought that it would be nice to have a meeting at that time, so she called everyone together for a meeting.

Are there people within the group who like to do this? Of course there are, and quite a few at that.

There's nothing we can do about it; it's just human nature.

But Su Cheng doesn't play that game.

Not interesting.

His energy source is not these things.

Su Cheng even suddenly wondered if this was part of the reason why she had been tempered for ten years in her previous life.

The old man doesn't want to relinquish power, so in both his past and present lives, he always uses various excuses to delay the "succession plan."

Until finally, when there was no other way, they were forced to hand over power to Su Cheng.

Even though Su Cheng had done a very good job, the old man could always find something he couldn't do or something he wasn't satisfied with.

The old man's standards were certainly high.

But if we're talking about whether that's a factor or not, Su Cheng thinks it definitely plays a part, more or less.

Just like the abdication in history, although Qianlong nominally handed over the throne to Jiaqing, he retained his own power.

Emperor Qianlong was responsible for handling important military and political affairs and appointing and dismissing officials, while Emperor Jiaqing was only responsible for handling routine matters.

What were ordinary events? They were things like local officials sending congratulatory telegrams or messages of condolence to the emperor, all of which were handled by Emperor Jiaqing.

The power structure between these two is somewhat similar to that of a president and vice president.

The president has the highest executive power, while the vice president is just a mascot, occasionally going to some event to show his face, to support others, or to attend some environmental or climate conferences.

Since the reign title was changed from the sixtieth year of Qianlong's reign to the first year of Jiaqing's reign, it has aged visibly.

At first, they didn't know when they were hungry or full; they would want to eat again right after they had eaten.

Later, they became oblivious to the temperature changes and had to wear warm hats as soon as the height of summer was over.

Finally, he couldn't express himself clearly, spoke haltingly, and wrote like a talisman. After he finished speaking, no one understood him, but no one dared to ask. They had to go down and guess whether he was writing Chinese or Manchu.

So later, Emperor Qianlong simply took back the power to send out telegrams of condolence, thus seizing all power, big and small.

This situation lasted until the fourth year of the Jiaqing Emperor's reign.

Su Cheng has to admit that Emperor Qianlong was quite resilient; he lived for another four years after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's.

Although it was only four years, it caused a lot of trouble for the people around it.

Su Cheng felt a little scared just thinking about it.

Medical technology wasn't as advanced back then; you couldn't even get an injection if you wanted one. Yet, he still managed to live for four years.

Will I end up in the same situation?

In their subsequent interactions, Jiang Shuyue began to call Su Cheng by his name openly and naturally.

Jiang Shuyue confided in him: "Su Cheng, I don't blame you for removing me from my position as supervisor. I think it's a good thing."

Jiang Shuyue knew the reason for her demotion and also knew about the problems with RK Consulting.

The branch in Australia hasn't been established for very long, and there's not much business, so people naturally become lax when they have nothing to do.

This problem didn't develop overnight; it's the result of long-term accumulation.

My colleagues weren't this laid-back when they first joined. The company definitely wouldn't hire someone who's undisciplined and idle.

Jiang Shuyue wasn't trying to excuse her old colleagues; she herself also bore some responsibility.

As the head of the Australian branch, all the problems that arose in the company before Su Cheng's arrival were inextricably linked to her.

The older colleagues were used to a free and easy lifestyle, while Su Cheng was a newly transferred leader, so there were naturally many contradictions and conflicts between them.

However, Su Cheng has actually done a good job of rectifying things now, and everyone is busy with meaningful tasks.

Although the workload may be much greater than before, Jiang Shuyue felt that this was a necessary reform.

Actually, this workload was originally expected for RK, it's just that people haven't gotten used to it yet.

"Actually, it also has something to do with your personality. You're a bit too approachable." Su Cheng casually pointed out Jiang Shuyue's problem, which was also a tacit admission of Jiang Shuyue's explanation.

"I think you and Gu Jingyan have already broken up?"

what?
How did Su Cheng find out?
Jiang Shuyue didn't mention Gu Jingyan at all.

Gu Jingyan wouldn't go to Su Cheng and bring this up on her own initiative...

Although the two of them don't communicate much anymore, they still maintain a friendly demeanor on the surface.

"Of course I need to know."

If you were to ask who the most gossipy person in the company is, it would definitely be the big boss. Only by mastering these things can one truly control the company.

Su Cheng wasn't intentionally observing or probing; it was obvious that something was off about the two of them.

"Okay, I admit that my relationship with her has become rather distant."

Jiang Shuyue frankly admitted it.

It's not just Gu Jingyan.

She became somewhat distant from almost all of her former colleagues at the company.

In terms of game data, that means the favorability and intimacy levels dropped by one or two notches.

Have you ever been a leader before?

"Before joining Geely, I was a team leader at another consulting firm."

"Besides this?"

Jiang Shuyue tried her best to think: "Does my school days count?"

"Calculate."

"I was a member of the student council, and I was also the class monitor and academic representative in my class."

"Any more?"

"Gone."

"oh oh."

After Su Cheng finished speaking, she didn't say anything more, and the two fell silent in the car.

Jiang Shuyue didn't speak again until she drove the car to the destination: "We're here, this is it."

After parking the car, Jiang Shuyue led Su Cheng into the restaurant.

She had already reserved a table and ordered the dishes; all she had to do was wait for the waiter to lead them to their designated spot and serve their food.

This restaurant has a rather upscale atmosphere, and the customers dining there are mostly middle-class or lower-middle-class. Although it can't compare to the kind of place Ma Ru used to treat people to, it was still packed with customers, and the prices were much more affordable than those of the most upscale Michelin-starred restaurants.

"This place is hard to book, so it must be pretty good."

"it is good."

Jiang Shuyue had actually observed some things over the past few days.

Ma Shuning seems to want to pursue Su Cheng, but Su Cheng is not interested in her.

In addition, she also discovered that Zhang Yangwen seemed to have a great interest in Ma Shuning, which she noticed when they were riding horses and fishing.

Not only that.

Su Cheng is still helping Zhang Yangwen.

The plot is actually fairly normal, but if you include her in the equation, it becomes more difficult to judge.

Both she and Ma Shuning were interested in Su Cheng and wanted to pursue her.

If Ma Shuning were to pursue Su Cheng at the same time as him, Su Cheng would definitely have a better chance of winning.

Because Ma Shuning has a brother like Ma Ru and a father like Ma Yingyao.

If the two get together, the Ma family is capable of providing Su Cheng with significant assistance in her career.

This is one of Ma Shuning's advantages.

Another advantage is Ma Shuning's own strengths.

She has a higher academic qualification than me, and her emotional intelligence is also higher. I can't comment on her abilities yet, but how could someone who can study for both a bachelor's and master's degree at Oxford be bad?

Not only does she have a great figure and good looks, but she also has a very high aesthetic taste.

Whether it's the career-driven type like Su Cheng or the clean-cut, handsome boy from the Yangtze River Delta region like Zhang Yangwen, almost any guy would like them.

Jiang Shuyue's only motivation for taking the initiative to ask Su Cheng out was that she realized he didn't like Ma Shuning.

If Su Cheng had shown even the slightest interest in Ma Shuning, Jiang Shuyue would have stopped wasting her time; it would have been pointless.

Now it mainly depends on what kind of person Su Cheng is, and whether he will agree to date Ma Shuning because of the Ma family's influence and the ability to help Su Cheng in her career.

Secondly, it also depends on what impression and feeling Su Cheng actually has of her.

These two points are the most important.

"Su Cheng, how's your injury? Is it getting better?"

"I've been using the medicine for several days now, and it still hurts a little, but it's nothing serious."

"It's fine with the medicine on. Be more careful next time you ride a horse."

"Next time? Please, no next time. I will never ride a horse again in my life."

"Huh? Why? Isn't it supposed to be fun?"

"It's fun, but I'm mainly afraid of falling and dying."

"Hahahaha!"

Jiang Shuyue found Su Cheng hilarious.

I'm afraid of drowning if I go fishing from a boat.

I'm afraid of falling off a horse and dying.

But he doesn't look like the kind of man who's afraid of death!

"I think Assistant Zhang learns quite quickly."

"That's because he has a foundation. He practiced his skills as a child, so he already knows how to control the horse. He only needs to spend half an hour getting familiar with the horse, the reins, and the feeling of being on horseback before he can get the hang of it."

???

Jiang Shuyue was surprised that Su Cheng would use the term 'virginity training' to describe it.

"Do you have any 'virginity training' skills?"

Su Cheng's answer was, of course, no: "No, what about you?"

"My childhood skill was in piano."

What level are you?

"grade ten."

"Level 10? That's amazing!"

Jiang Shuyue dared not show off this in front of Su Cheng, as it would definitely make her look bad: "The kids in our neighborhood are all level 10 by the age of eleven or twelve. This is something anyone can do; it's not that impressive."

Jiang Shuyue also explained that she never intended to learn piano; it was her mother who forced her to learn.

She didn't think learning piano was useful and had no interest in music.

Tutoring costs several hundred yuan an hour, so it's better to buy her two more Barbie dolls to play with.

"Su Cheng, why didn't you have any 'childhood training'? All my classmates played guitar and violin when I was a kid."

"Because they couldn't afford the tuition, they didn't have the skills they learned as children."

Jiang Shuyue: ? ? ?

She had never thought of that reason.

Was Su Cheng really that blunt?
Why not make an excuse like being too busy with studies or not being interested?

Su Cheng told the truth, of course.

Lying is much more tiring than telling the truth.

He would say the same thing to Jiang Shuyue, and he would say the same thing to Ma Shuning.

If you don't have money to learn, you just don't have money to learn.

Su Cheng was quite insecure when she was a child because everyone would ride their mountain bikes and carry their guitars to class on weekends.

Now Su Cheng understood. This wasn't a problem of the old man being unwilling to spend money on him; what did it have to do with him?

He couldn't be bothered to waste time on this.

If Su Cheng had Jiang Shuyue's mother and Zhang Yangwen's father...

Let alone piano and horseback riding.

He could even learn quantum wave reading from Su Cheng.

no way.

Who told me to be such a hardworking, all-around genius?

(End of this chapter)