Chapter 006: Transforming Efforts into Achievements

This girl can really go wild when she loses her temper. Meng Xiaobai grabbed her arm a couple of times, but she broke free each time. In a moment of panic, Meng Xiaobai wrapped his arms around her waist from behind and forcefully swung her back against the wall. Seeing that she was still trying to rush out, he lunged forward and embraced her tightly, pressing her firmly against the wall

Wen Ping blinked and asked, "Section Chief, what do you mean by that?"

Chief Chang said: "You see, when the police arrive shortly, we will say that we were guarding the cash in the room when the criminals came to rob us. We were very vigilant and during the struggle, we shot the criminals on the spot. Of course, only Xiao Jiang can be the one who shot the criminals. You and Wen Ping remained calm and protected the cash, which is also commendable. As for the bonuses... of course, they will all go to Xiao Meng. This way, we will have merit without blame. Xiao Meng, what do you think?"

A loud slap landed on his face, leaving him momentarily stunned. Meng Xiaobai looked at Wen Ping in disbelief, only to see her lips trembling, tears streaming down her cheeks in anger: "You bastard! Are you even a man? ... You are right, I must be out of my mind, I was blind to be with someone like you, a pathetic loser who deserves to live in misery. You might as well buy a block of tofu and smash your head against it; what’s the point of continuing to live?"

Meng Xiaobai crouched on the ground, breathing heavily. After a while, he struggled to lift his head and said: "I do not hold it against you because I do not care. I hold it against you because I care about you... about your opinion of me"

I see through it, just muddle through! You want me to compete, can I compete? Yes! ... But can they really back down on this matter? ... No! What will happen in the future? You are the pride of heaven, your esteemed father is the financial director of the railway bureau, a great benefactor whom the bank flatters, you have never experienced the feeling of being at a dead end, have you? It's not that I don't want to argue with them, I just don't want to jeopardize my own future. Ah! I misspoke, what future do I have? I cannot risk my own livelihood! "It's not that I don't want to argue with them, I just don't want to jeopardize my own future. Ah! I misspoke, what future do I have? I cannot risk my own livelihood!"

Meng Xiaobai listened, and a faint smile appeared on her face: "Forget it, how could I slap you back? You have more men than I do, and that one shout... damn, it stunned me!"

Because there were people outside, Wen Ping did not dare to shout loudly. She struggled a couple of times, but her body was held tightly by Meng Xiaobai, unable to break free. She suddenly raised her leg, and her knee forcefully struck his lower abdomen. Meng Xiaobai let out a cry of pain, releasing his grip and hunching over like a shrimp, gasping for breath, his face pale and cold sweat pouring from his forehead, unable to speak for a long while.

I know you mean well for me; when you slap me, I actually feel quite happy inside. You truly regard me as a friend. You pity my misfortune and are angry at my lack of ambition, right? But if I truly strive for success, you will only be able to continue lamenting my misfortune. Do you understand, Miss Wen?

Meng Xiaobai's anger flared up suddenly, and he shouted, "Wen Ping, what do you mean by this? This is my business; what does it have to do with you? I'm not even angry yet, are you just looking for trouble? Why are you meddling in this..."

In fact, Xiao Meng had little to prepare, as after the police arrived, Section Chief Chang and Xiao Jiang had already gone to greet them and accompanied them throughout the process, weaving a vivid fictional story. General Manager Niu arranged for several company employees to act as eyewitnesses, who, during the police investigation and evidence collection, unanimously echoed Section Chief Chang's account.

Xiao Jiang was overjoyed upon hearing this and quickly said: "Yes, yes, yes, this way we all have no responsibility, and we can still achieve merit. Alas! If it were you who fired the gun, I fear the provincial bank would not reward you, and would instead hold all of us accountable"

Meng Xiaobai let out a bitter laugh and said: "It's nothing, if you keep going... cough cough, had I known that a slap would lead to a meal, I would rather endure your temper at your place than here, as long as I get to eat every day!"

Wen Ping stopped crying and listened quietly as Meng Xiaobai said softly: "At that time, my uncle fell ill and passed away. My aunt drove me out, and all the wages I had earned were given to her. I had no place to stay. Hahaha... It was winter, and I had no choice but to sleep in the railway waiting room. I saw... some beggars wandering there, and I was terrified. I felt as if I would become like them, begging for alms without dignity to survive."

Wen Ping sat in the room with a frosty expression, silently observing the chaotic crowd outside, not even casting a glance at Meng Xiaobai.

The police took photos of the deceased, and upon returning to the station for investigation, it turned out that he was a wanted armed robber, confirming the statements of Director Chang and others. Reporters from newspapers, radio stations, and television networks rushed to the scene, capturing images of the sharp-eyed, calm, and decisive Director Chang, as well as the resourceful and brave Xiao Jiang, who courageously apprehended the criminal, leaving them dazzled by the flashes. Reporters from newspapers, radio stations, and television networks rushed to the scene, capturing images of the sharp-eyed, calm, and decisive Director Chang, as well as the resourceful and brave Xiao Jiang, who courageously apprehended the criminal, leaving them dazzled by the flashes.

Wen Ping suddenly stood up, her eyes fixed on the ground as she coldly said: "Get out of the way!"

Wen Ping's face turned pale with anger. She turned her head and cast a disdainful glance at him, coldly saying: "Stand up for you? Am I sick? Damn it!"

I need a degree, but I don't have one! It seems that you need English for any certification. I've worked in a bank for six years and haven't seen a single foreigner, so I really don't understand why it's necessary. I used to joke with myself that if I had studied Chinese history, wouldn't it be better to just go to www.hetushu.com? Damn it, later I found out that even for professional titles, you still need to know English. Why didn't Genghis Khan just wipe them out back then?

Due to this incident, the collection has been forced to be postponed until the following day. As there is a large amount of cash in the house, those interviewing and onlookers are outside the house, chattering incessantly.

Wen Ping stepped forward and said apologetically: "Brother Meng, I am sorry. I know a little about your situation. Seeing you so dejected every day, I always felt that it was too unmanly to be troubled by such matters. I did not know that you... had these experiences. I truly apologize!"

Meng Xiaobai did not notice her expression, lost in thought, and said: "You have a CET-4 in English, right? But how does that compare to my banking expertise? Did you really need to expend so much effort? Hehe, whether it is useful or not, it is all useful; circumstances are stronger than individuals"

A faint blush appeared on Wen Ping's face, and she shot him an embarrassed glance, saying: "What are you talking about? Stop fooling around with me, or else it will be just one mouth, and that will be your own doing"

Wen Ping's face turned even redder as she pouted, saying: "You are so beautiful that I would hesitate to hit you for fear of hurting my hand. If you dare to come to my house begging for food, my dad would definitely break your legs, haha..."

She spoke as she forcefully pushed Meng Xiaobai, causing him to stagger, and was about to walk past him.

Meng Xiaobai cast a humorous glance at her, walked over to her side, and softly said: "What’s the matter? My warm-hearted heroine, are you standing up for me again?"

Meng Xiaobai stood in front of her without moving and asked, "What’s wrong?"

Meng Xiaobai glared at her fiercely and said, "Not letting go! Are you going to hit me again?"

Meng Xiaobai seized her arm firmly, and Wen Ping's phoenix-like eyes widened in anger. Just as she was about to erupt, she remembered there were others outside, so she lowered her voice and coldly said: "Let go of my hand!"

Wen Ping smiled mischievously and said, "Hit you? I'm afraid of dirtying my hands." As she spoke, she forcefully shook off his hand and was about to rush out.

Wen Ping covered her mouth, tears streaming down her face, and sobbed, "You... you are so capable towards me. If you had even half of that courage towards them, I... I... ever since I met you, you have never dared to stand up for yourself. Seeing you suffer while still trying to take advantage of the situation makes me furious. What is it that you are afraid to fight for?"

Wen Ping let out a chuckle, her tears still fresh on her face. After laughing, she immediately turned her head away in embarrassment and wiped her tears.

Wen Ping said lightly: "A good dog does not block the way, you go away!"

He chuckled self-deprecatingly and continued, "I once thought of myself as someone important, believing I was above them. You know? I once wanted to leave here and venture out on my own to show those bastards what I could achieve. I secretly looked for a job, but I only have a vocational diploma in finance, and I know nothing about other industries. Banks... nowadays, they require at least a full-time bachelor's degree to hire. Just hearing the words 'bachelor's degree' back then made my head ache... Nowadays, they require at least a full-time bachelor's degree to hire. Just hearing the words 'bachelor's degree' back then made my head ache...

Meng Xiaobai looked up at Section Chief Chang, noticing that he was gazing at him with a hint of a smile. However, due to his prolonged silence, that smile had begun to fade. After a moment of hesitation, he nodded and said, "Well, let's proceed as the Section Chief suggests"

Upon hearing this, Director Chang stood up happily and said with a smile, "Alright, let us discuss this thoroughly and see how we should phrase it to avoid any slip-ups in front of the police. Haha, perhaps reporters will come for an interview later, so everyone, please prepare quickly"

Outside, Chief Chang, who was boasting about his heroic experiences to the reporters, was letting out a burst of cheerful laughter. Wen Ping took a couple of steps outside, and from this angle, she could see the situation outside the house. She saw Chief Chang facing a group of interviewers, his face full of smiles, to the point where his skin seemed a bit stiff from smiling. He couldn't help but sigh: "Ah! Living like him may seem glamorous, but I feel exhausted just watching him. As for living like you, to be honest, I don't agree with it either, but what should one do? To speak frankly... Living like him may seem glamorous, but I feel exhausted just watching him. As for living like you, to be honest, I don't agree with it either, but what should one do? To speak frankly... I can't really say."

Meng Xiaobai chuckled awkwardly twice, and before he could speak, his stomach suddenly let out a loud growl, causing him to feel a bit embarrassed. Wen Ping suppressed her laughter and said, "Ah, I'm so sorry, we also ran back halfway through our meal and forgot to bring you food. Just hang in there, I'll treat you to dinner tonight. You... I didn't bump into you, did I?"

Meng Xiaobai's face turned red as he stammered, "Why are you so angry? Don't think that was truly an achievement. To be honest, I accidentally killed a criminal. What if it had been someone making a payment? I was lucky enough. In fact, the section chief wasn't wrong; the provincial bank leaders wouldn't commend me for this. With such irregular operations, we would all be criticized!"

He slowly straightened up, pulled over a chair to sit down, wiped away a cold sweat, stared at the table with a sorrowful smile, and gently said: "I don't compete? I once competed, even against the bank president... I thought what I was holding onto was right, I refused to admit defeat, and what was the result?... My girlfriend left me for someone else, I was completely sidelined, and I was assigned to a small savings institution for three years"

I encountered obstacles everywhere, leaving me bruised and battered, only to realize that I am nothing. As a small person who has not experienced much of the world, I always thought I was quite remarkable. It was only when I reached a dead end that I understood I am not the sun. Not only does this world not depend on my existence, but even within this small circle, my presence makes no significant difference.