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

Chapter 393 The Pursuit of Non-Marriage
The next day.

Su Cheng landed at Vienna Schwechat Airport.

As he walked out of the covered bridge with the crowd and stepped onto Austrian soil, the first thing he felt was an unexpected stillness.

It wasn't empty, but quiet.

Having grown accustomed to the vast space of Terminal 3 at Jingzhou Airport, which seemed to encompass mountains and seas, and familiar with the bustling passageways of Shanghai Airport, Su Cheng was used to the sounds of airport announcements, the rustling of suitcase wheels, and the noise of people.

This contrasts sharply with the airport scene in Su Cheng's memory.

Gyeongju Airport is grand, with an aura that requires you to look up to it.

Shanghai Airport is efficient, with conveyor belts and signs urging you forward.

The airport on the other hand, on the island of Australia, is small and exquisite, and the air seems to be filled with the fragrance of a luxury hotel.

Vienna Airport struck him as calm and orderly.

The German text on the sign is above the English text, the font is clear, and the design is simple.

Su Cheng followed the "Ankunft/Arrival" sign. The passageway wasn't particularly wide, and the density of people was just right. Everyone walked at a leisurely pace; no one was running or making a lot of noise.

As Su Cheng turned a corner, a row of colorful art posters on the wall caught her eye.

It's not a looping electronic billboard, but a kind of interesting visual art.

From the front, it appears as a vibrant modern geometric abstract painting, but as Su Cheng moves, the content of the painting slowly transforms under the light and shadow into Austrian figures dressed in traditional clothing or a landscape of the Alps.

This ingenious idea silently showcases the country's cultural heritage to tourists.

An Asian guide from the group was responsible for picking Su Cheng up at the airport. He spoke fluent Chinese and took her to a six-star hotel invested in by the Emperor Group in the area.

"Mr. Su, this is your dormitory."

"The Ninth Research Institute is right next to the hotel, just a two-minute walk away."

"I will serve as your personal assistant during your studies."

He pulled out a business card from his chest: "This is my number. If you need anything, please feel free to contact me anytime, and I will serve you as soon as possible."

Su Cheng took the card from his hand without any hesitation: "Okay, thank you."

In essence, this guide is a personal butler arranged by the group.

Su Cheng can contact him directly for any requests or issues she may have while in Vienna.

However, he won't stay here for long.

This training course will last about six weeks, or 45 days to be exact.

The training program started two weeks ago, leaving Su Cheng with only four weeks.

In less than a month.

It's just a short stay to learn; I won't stay for very long.

Su Cheng took out her luggage and arranged it before going to the bathroom to take a shower.

He slept until the next day, and it wasn't until he recovered from the fatigue of a 12-hour flight.

Su Cheng tidied herself up and then went to the research institute to report for duty.

When getting off the elevator.

Su Cheng was thinking about a question: Could it be that the old man promoted him so that he could participate in this training course?

He has already verified it.

Colleagues who are able to come to Vienna or be sent to other research institutes for further study are generally high-ranking and high-positioned.

It usually starts from K13 or K14.

There are also K16 and K17 above.

On average, everyone's group level is equivalent to Su Cheng's current level: K15.

"That might be part of the reason? But it's definitely not the main one."

Su Cheng concluded that it was mainly Sheng Ge's sacrifice that made the old man panic.

Further training is something for later.

Otherwise, why not have him come to Austria on the day of his promotion, instead of waiting until a day later to report for duty?

At the entrance of the hotel lobby, Su Cheng's assistant was already waiting for her.

On the first day, he would take Su Cheng to the research institute to register.

Just as the assistant had said, the two walked for two minutes after leaving the hotel to reach the research institute.

When Su Cheng reported for duty, her assistant asked, "Ms. Su, which class would you like to choose?"

This training program includes three language classes: Chinese, English, and Japanese.

Needless to say, the Emperor Group originated from Kyushu.

English needs no explanation; it's a universal language.

As for the Japanese, that's a whole other story.

The Geely Group set up a language class specifically for them, rather than integrating them into the English language system.

The island nation branch is the most outstanding in the entire Dihao Group, both in terms of business capabilities and other aspects.

At the same time, the old man also attached great importance to this branch.

The main reason is that their family and career values ​​coincide with the style of the Emperor Group.

This group's creed is loyalty, and they consider "job hopping" (changing jobs) a disgrace.

Secondly, the country employs a lifetime employment system.

They firmly believe that joining a good company like the Geely Group and then fighting for it like a warrior for the rest of one's life is the only path to success for a man.

Long hours of overtime and after-get off work drinks are not only work, but also ways to express loyalty and build connections.

Although the Emperor Group doesn't mandate banquets or cocktail parties, they often organize them themselves, usually with senior colleagues or those in charge of the relevant departments footing the bill.

In Japanese, it's called "灭私奉公" (miè sī fèng gōng), meaning "to eliminate selfishness and serve the public good." They consider themselves absolutely loyal corporate warriors.

Despite being in the Heisei era, the recruitment practices still reflect the style of the 50s.

The family is merely a rear base.

Their life value is entirely reflected in their climb up the corporate ladder; their life script is singular and linear.

Putting everything else aside for now.

The old man's favorite employees were those who fought bravely for the group.

And 99% of the branch's employees follow this approach and style.

In addition, the business capabilities, profitability, and structure of each industry within the division are all excellent.

It would be strange if Old Deng didn't value this place.

In fact, Su Cheng felt that the two countries were quite similar in this respect.

Fathers tend to view "stability" as the standard for a good job.

In Kyushu, there are secure jobs such as civil servants, employees of state-owned enterprises, and employees of public institutions.

In island nations, large corporations offer "lifetime employment" for their full-time employees.

Although the reasons are different—Kyushu's one-child policy and the island nation's path dependence on the period of rapid economic growth by the previous generation—it is still a different story.

But in essence, they embody the same values ​​of family and career.

They all hoped their son would pursue a career path that was low-risk, secure, and offered high social status.

Young people tend to pursue personal interests, self-actualization, and flexibility, and are not averse to entrepreneurship, job hopping, or other freelance work.

So Su Cheng just said that even though it's the Heisei era, the recruitment of branches by the Emperor Group is surprisingly well-suited.

The group has recruited young people who share the family and career values ​​of the older generation and are willing to accept and join them.

Su Cheng chose the Chinese class.

He's actually alright in English, but it's definitely not at the level of native-speaker communication.

Some things are the same concept, but there is a loss of communication when they are understood in different languages.

After completing all the formalities and paperwork, Su Cheng asked his assistant to leave first, and went to the classroom to register himself.

It wasn't time for the lesson yet, but everyone had already arrived early.

Su Cheng didn't count them precisely, but there were probably around twenty people.
He also unexpectedly discovered an acquaintance.

Wei Qing.

My grass?

Su Cheng immediately became more vigilant.

Why is Wei Qing here too?

Could it have been arranged by the old man?

Su Cheng quickly dismissed the idea.

It's highly likely there's no connection; it's purely coincidental.

Wei Qing was looking down at her notes when Su Cheng sat down next to her, and that's when she noticed.

Wei Qing was also very surprised when he saw Su Cheng.

There was a hint of disdain in his eyes.

"Huh?" "Didn't Tong come?"

Wei Qing didn't want to talk to Su Cheng, but he still explained, "Headquarters didn't arrange for him to come."

"Only you?"

"Hmm." Wei Qing answered, then immediately asked, "Why are you here?"

"What? Can't I come?"

"You got a promotion? Or was it a special approval?"

"It should be considered a special promotion."

Wei Qing and Su Cheng were not on the same wavelength at this moment, and she continued to press, "What do you mean?"

"He was indeed promoted, and it was a special approval process."

Wei Qing's face remained expressionless.

She felt it must have been specially approved by the group.

Su Cheng only came over after Su Cheng had been at the research institute for two weeks. What else could it be but a special approval?

What are you doing here? Are you going to be transferred to a sales position?

"No, they're still in the Ministry of the Interior."

"So you got promoted too?"

"Yes, K14."

Su Cheng: ???
Wei Qing's promotion is quite fast.

"Where can you be faster? You're like a rocket."

Wei Qing had already seen the K15 brooch, whose color had changed.

The last time she was stationed at Shengyue as an inspector, Su Cheng had just been promoted to deputy team leader, only at the K7 level.

At this level, one could now be the president of a medium-sized branch of a group.

"Huh? Are you complimenting me?"

"correct."

"That's rare. I've never heard you praise me before."

Su Cheng refers to her past life.

When she was dating Wei Qing, she would only compliment him during flirting.

Wei Qing disagreed.

She didn't understand Su Cheng's meaning at all. Why would she praise Su Cheng for no reason?

Is there anything she should praise?
Business acumen? Did you handle a brilliant case?
If it's about this, then it's not her job, it's the group's job.

Wei Qing simply remarked, "I feel you've changed quite a bit."

"of course."

Su Cheng, on the contrary, felt that Wei Qing hadn't changed much.

Her loyalty to the group is comparable to that of the class next door.

The two broke up in their previous life for this reason.

Su Cheng can only accept someone like Ye Li at most; someone like Sister Li is a perfect balance.

Unlike the neighboring class and Wei Qing, Sister Li Zi is more principled and not as heartless as Wei Qing. In some situations, she will even help Su Cheng conceal things from the group, maintaining a perfect balance between public and private matters.

If Wei Qing can't be like Ye Li, then being like Jiang Shuyue is fine for a normal person.

Such an extreme situation actually affected their relationship in their previous life.

But things are alright now?
I can accept it if we're not in a romantic relationship.

Su Cheng, on the contrary, enjoyed it.

suddenly.

Su Cheng felt as if she had been electrocuted, and was suddenly jolted awake by herself.

Wait.

Why the hell am I enjoying this?!

Su Cheng lowered his eyes and began to seriously consider the reasons.

Because Wei Qing is loyal to the group, is he the biggest beneficiary in the future?
For a moment, Su Cheng panicked. Why the hell did she think that way?

If it were the class next door, Su Cheng probably wouldn't be in this dilemma.

But if it were Wei Qing...

Should Su Cheng accept Wei Qing's loyalty without feeling guilty?

Loyalty to the group is loyalty to Su Cheng.

Is this part of the group's discipline of Wei Qing?

It seems we can't draw an equal sign.

The relevant issues are the group's values ​​and reciprocity.

The group treats its employees exceptionally well, and the employees repay this kindness with loyalty.

The old man did a great job with this.

Therefore... he can accept the "legacy" left by the old man with a clear conscience.

At the same time, there's nothing wrong with accepting Wei Qing's loyalty without any qualms.

It would be even better if the old man applied this set of values ​​to Su Cheng: the father is good to the son, and the son is good to the father.

If she had to choose between being a son and being an employee, Su Cheng would prefer to be an employee.

Old Deng's son is no ordinary person.

"Want to grab lunch? My treat."

"No, I'm here to learn."

"I have a melon."

"not interested."

"I'm dating Ye Li."

Su Cheng felt a little strange at this moment.

Talking about this with my ex-girlfriend from my past life... it's just a little awkward.

And he was the one who insisted on saying it.

In his previous life, he and Wei Qing maintained contact during the year immediately following their breakup, but strictly speaking, he was merely a tool to satisfy Wei Qing's physical needs.

When Wei Qing heard Su Cheng say that he was in a relationship, his eyes widened immediately: "I knew there was something going on between you two."

Su Cheng: ???
"You know nothing! If you did know, why didn't you investigate back then?"

"Headquarters transferred me away, otherwise I would definitely investigate you, and also that Chen Suna who you transferred away."

Su Cheng: ???
Oh shit.

Fortunately, I didn't provoke Wei Qing in this life, otherwise I would have been completely doomed, and he would definitely have caused me a lot of trouble afterwards.

At the same time, Su Cheng was also glad that the old man hadn't transferred Wei Qing to his side as a "discipline committee member".

"Then you won't be able to investigate anymore even if you want to."

"?"

"Ye Li has already partially left the group; she applied for the Advancement Program."

"That's best."

Wei Qing then changed his attitude.

"Since the group has promoted you to K15, then do a good job, contribute to our group, and don't make mistakes."

"I didn't actually want to investigate you."

Su Cheng: ? ?

Dude, you just said you were going to investigate me.
"Oh, by the way, Ms. Wei, are you in a relationship?"

"No."

Why not talk?

"I don't want to be in a relationship; I'm against marriage."

Su Cheng: ???
Upon closer reflection, he realized that Wei Qing was indeed a staunch advocate of remaining single; he hadn't dated anyone since breaking up with him in his previous life.

But what influence did Wei Qing receive in this life, and how did he become a staunch advocate of not getting married from the very beginning?
Did the company promote her to K14 early, so she has to dedicate her youth and life to the company?
"Okay, Ms. Wei."

Su Cheng nodded and didn't ask any further questions.

Anyway, I don't plan on having anything in my life, and I'm just happy with my colleagues.

As for her stance on not getting married, Su Cheng naturally respected her opinion.

Wei Qing snorted coldly: "Alright, stop talking to me, the professor is here."

(End of this chapter)