Chapter 008: The Extremes of Adversity Lead to Prosperity

Meng Xiaobai clenched her fists tightly, her nails digging into her palms painfully: "That promiscuous... wretched woman!"

As Wen Ping walked along, she saw the bus station right ahead. Not wanting to keep him anxious any longer, she chuckled and stopped, turning around to say: "Alright, stop pretending. Do you really think I..."

A week later, the email from the provincial bank arrived at the branch, announcing that this year's outstanding individual would not receive a personal bonus of one thousand yuan. A few envious individuals in the office seemed to feel a sense of balance in their hearts upon hearing this. However, when they subsequently learned that the provincial bank was organizing a trip for outstanding individuals from various branches outside the province, their feelings became mixed once again.

Upon hearing this name that evokes both love and hate, the charming and captivating woman reappears in his mind, and it seems he can once again hear her gentle voice: "Xiaobai, when you smile, your eyes look so mischievous, just like Tony Leung!"

In the afternoon, after the section chief returned from a meeting at the provincial bank, he called Meng Xiaobai to come upstairs. Following Meng Xiaobai's figure, there were several gazes filled with envy, a few tinged with jealousy, and a pair of sweet, smiling eyes; those were the eyes of Wen Ping offering her blessings.

Old Huang hummed twice, and Old Liu smiled awkwardly. He carried the sign of the subordinate unit every day but didn't know what he was busy with. As for the loans...? He only had two loans in total, and if one of them became a non-performing loan, the non-performing loan ratio would immediately be 50%. How could he possibly perform well?

Meng Xiaobai continued to nod repeatedly from the back, saying: "Yes, yes, yes, I am very sorry, truly sorry!"

On the night of the award ceremony, Xiao Jiang came knocking at the door, seizing the opportunity to throw 5,000 yuan in prize money at Xiao Meng, smiling broadly as he left. Meng Xiaobai did not refuse the money; after all, whether it was a matter of merit or fault, Xiao Jiang could not be absolved of his responsibility. Now that he had been awarded a second-class merit, it was something that money could not buy, serving as capital for future promotions. No wonder he felt no regret in handing over the money.

How dare you insult my idol? Just watch me strangle you

The onlookers burst into a hearty laugh as they saw her walk away with a sway.

Wen Ping spat and tossed the jeans back onto the rope, huffily walking ahead. Meng Xiaobai hurriedly followed behind, laughing and saying, "I was just joking, you aren't really angry, are you?"

Wen Ping chuckled softly, her face slightly flushed. She let out a delicate huff, shook off his hand, and proudly lifted her chest, saying: "You really have no taste; that young man just now had better discernment than you!"

At the end, Section Chief Chang cleared his throat twice, took out another cigarette to light up, and then tapped the table, saying to everyone: "Additionally, the provincial bank is selecting outstanding individuals for their work, and our bank has been allocated two spots. I will strive to secure one of them, so let's hold an election. I need to submit the name by tomorrow"

Meng Xiaobai noticed that although she spoke as if she did not care, her face was somewhat flushed. She felt increasingly awkward; upon hearing those words, she felt a wave of embarrassment wash over her. She quickly responded with a sound, jumped on her bicycle, and hurriedly turned onto the slow lane to escape.

Wen Ping ignored him as well. Meng Xiaobai knew that this girl had a cheerful disposition and was a rare friend with whom he could share his innermost thoughts. She would not truly be angry with him for this, so he simply teased her playfully from behind.

Meng Xiaobai stepped out of the section chief's office, gently closing the door behind him. He felt a twinge of pain over the five thousand yuan, but if it could earn him the favor of his superiors, it seemed worthwhile. With this thought, he felt a renewed sense of joy.

Director Chang smiled slightly and said, "I will not participate in the selection. The organization has the same intention; leadership personnel will not take part in the evaluation. I think it would be better to select someone from the frontline employees."

The woman could no longer maintain her composure. Realizing that continuing to argue would lead to no good, she angrily swatted his hand away, turned her hips, and walked off while cursing: "I accept my misfortune; from now on, keep your eyes open while walking!"

The entertainment room fell silent all of a sudden. Accountant Xiao Ji quietly took the MP3 earphones out of his ears and stuffed them into his pocket. Lao Yu cleared his throat and sat up straight. Credit officer Lao Liu and Lao Huang, who had been leaning sideways and chatting idly, also leaned back in their chairs, crossing their legs and seemingly indifferent as they gently shook them. However, they pulled out cigarettes from their pockets, lit them, took a deep drag, and played with their lighters in their hands.

She stopped in her tracks and excitedly touched a beige chiffon dress hanging by the roadside

Director Chang scratched his head, thought for a moment, and said: "Oh, it's from the Beiyuan Branch, named... Ye Feixue, she is a female comrade"

On Wednesday afternoon, during the routine work meeting, personnel from the accounting, cashier, and credit departments gathered in the recreation room, flipping through newspapers while listening to the section chief convey the recent meeting's spirit from several gatherings held at the bank.

Meng Xiaobai looked up and saw Wen Ping poking her head out of the window, shouting loudly at him. The people in the car were all curiously looking at him, and he couldn't help but feel a rush of heat to his face, turning red again

The two individuals began to fight after only a few exchanged words, and the crowd watching immediately rushed over to join in. With an audience present, neither of the two was willing to back down, and the situation escalated further.

As she turned her head, Meng Xiaobai hurriedly shifted his gaze away from her hips, but it was already too late. Seeing Wen Ping's teasing look, Meng Xiaobai's face flushed red, feeling somewhat embarrassed.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Shi immediately broke into a broad smile, and the corners of his mouth appeared even more striking.

However, Meng Xiaobai did not accept the five thousand yuan from Section Chief Chang. When he insisted too much, Meng Xiaobai emotionally said to Section Chief Chang: "Chief, although this matter turned out to be a good thing by accident, if it weren't for your rich experience, I might still be criticized as a negative example in the industry. You are sincerely helping me, so I cannot accept this money!"

Director Chang waited for a while, then Old Yu cleared his throat and raised his voice, saying: "In my opinion, we should still choose the director. Our department has performed so well in terms of deposit and loan targets this year, all thanks to the director's leadership. Everyone has received good performance bonuses, and no one is more suitable for the advanced work recognition than the director"

Wen Ping snorted and said with a proud smile: "This is more like it. Last year during the New Year's Day gala, when I walked the runway, those lecherous men in the audience... Ah! This dress is quite nice!"

Director Chang rarely wore a gentle smile; his fingers tapped rhythmically on the table as he listened to the compliments with a smile. Then, with a hearty laugh, he said, "Alright, I won't say much more. Just work hard, and I won't treat you unfairly!"

Wen Ping shot him a glance and said, "Look at what you’re saying. I only choose styles when dressing, but I have never considered the price."

Hahaha ... ...

The car drove past him, yet he could still hear Wen Ping's wild laughter from inside, leaving Meng Xiaobai in a state of both laughter and tears: "This little witch, she is only a few years younger than me, but it feels like we are from two different centuries. Today's girls are truly remarkable"

As soon as he entered the section chief's office, Chief Chang smiled and said to him: "Xiao Meng, the provincial government is organizing a personal tour for outstanding work. We will gather in front of the provincial bank at 5:00 AM tomorrow. Prepare yourself tonight. Our department only has two people, and this is a rare honor. You have worked hard throughout the year; it's a good opportunity to relax and broaden your horizons!"

Old Liu and Old Huang busily chimed in: "Yes, yes, Section Chief, I think we should choose you. The performance of others is quite similar, and it would be difficult to maintain balance regardless of who we select. Your work is so outstanding, no one will have any objections to choosing you"

The stall owner was haggling with two customers and momentarily couldn't attend to her. Meng Xiaobai took advantage of the streetlight's glow to examine the gauze skirt closely and said with a smile, "Do you also wear street stall goods?"

As the two walked a few steps, Meng Xiaobai noticed that she was still clinging to one of his arms in a bird-like manner. Summer attire was already light, and with each step, his arm occasionally brushed against her full bosom, causing him to feel somewhat awkward. The hand that was supporting the cart had become stiff and slightly sore.

The man angrily exclaimed: "Damn it, just look at that girl's figure, she's stunning! Is he blind to be hitting on you? What a disgrace!"

Meng Xiaobai, taken by surprise, accompanied the smile and, seeing the section chief laughing happily, softly said: "Thank you, Section Chief. Who is the other one in our department?"

The woman glanced up and down at Wen Ping a few times, sizing up this suddenly emerged rival. She noticed that Wen Ping had a tall and athletic figure, with a pair of full and fair thighs beneath a blue denim mini skirt, a prominent bust, and long hair cascading over her shoulders, exuding a very sexy and charming allure

Wen Ping strode ahead, her denim mini skirt tightly fitted, with each step revealing and concealing her rounded curves. The graceful sway of her hips was captivating, drawing Meng Xiaobai's gaze involuntarily.

Meng Xiaobai was taken aback, and upon turning her head, she saw Wen Ping. A warmth spread through her heart, knowing that she was helping her out of a difficult situation

Then you can call me Tony Leung from now on, although I sing like Jacky Cheung

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It is said that he has been actively preparing to run for the position of Deputy Director of the Security Division during the upcoming mid-level leadership election at the end of the year. Given his current achievements and qualifications, along with the strong support from Director Chang, who is favored by the president, his chances of success are very high.

A week has passed since the robbery incident, and Director Chang and Xiao Jiang have become heroes. The provincial bank has issued commendations following their investigation, with Xiao Jiang being awarded a second-class merit and Director Chang receiving a notice of commendation. As for Wen Ping and Xiao Meng, although they did not have any outstanding performance in this "intelligent defeat of the robber" incident, each of them received a monetary reward of one thousand yuan.

Wen Ping grasped Meng Xiaobai's hand, looking at the woman defiantly, and feigned surprise as she said, "Xiaobai, who is this person? Your friend?"

Everyone joined in the commotion, saying: "Yes, yes, you must invite the guest from wwwhetushucom.com!"

He jokingly said: "My lady, you are tall and strong, so stop pretending to be a little bird; if someone sees us, they might think I am being taken to the execution ground by you"

According to convention, the outstanding employee is to receive a bonus of one thousand yuan. As soon as the meeting concluded, Lao Yu walked over, patted Xiao Meng on the shoulder, and said with a mix of envy and admiration: "Meng, you are really something now. Just a couple of days ago, you received a bonus of one thousand yuan, and now you are gaining both fame and fortune. You can't get away with this; you must treat us all soon!"

Wen Ping asked joyfully, "Really? Why do jeans look good?" As she asked, she walked over to pick up a pair of jeans and held them up for comparison

Wen Ping turned her head and walked towards the bus station, pretending not to notice as she said: "I am waiting for the bus, you should go home quickly!"

Since Director Chang has set the bottom line, it will be easier to handle. The accounting supervisor, Lao Yu, upon hearing that the leadership cadre would not participate in the selection, initially felt disheartened. He then said, "In that case, I nominate Xiao Shi from the accounting department. She comes in early and leaves late every day, is proactive in her work, and serves as a role model for our frontline staff!"

Meng Xiaobai returned her a smile and casually glanced at Section Chief Chang. The sudden silence in the room created a somewhat oppressive atmosphere

Meng Xiaobai's smile froze, and her heart involuntarily trembled: Is it her

Sitting in the corner and reading the newspaper, Xiao Shi gently folded the paper, his toes lightly tracing circles on the ground. Wen Ping leaned against the door with her arms crossed, observing these subtle changes. When her gaze met Meng Xiaobai's eyes, her lips curled slightly, then she turned away, silently forming the shape of the word "tch" with her mouth.

Alas, I have no choice but to buy a bottle of sulfuric acid, splash half on my face and drink the other half!

Hehe, you are so vain. I like the appearance of Dawn and enjoy singing the songs of Andy Lau. What should I do about that

After riding forward for a while, the warm sensation on his face gradually faded. At that moment, a bus passed by him, and Meng Xiaobai leaned to the side. Suddenly, he heard a girl on the bus shout loudly: "Meng Xiaobai, I know why you like jeans!"

The young man with an open collar leered at Wen Ping for a moment, then pulled his girlfriend and said, "Alright, this is truly a misunderstanding, aren't you leaving?"

Meng Xiaobai said with a mischievous smile: "I can't quite explain it, but I just think you look particularly attractive in jeans"

Wen Ping stood at the door and said, "I choose Brother Meng!" She succinctly left that one sentence and did not elaborate further

Xiao Li said: "I choose Master Liu. Master Liu performs his credit work excellently, and there is not a single non-performing loan in his portfolio. I choose him"

The woman's boyfriend rushed after her, only to be pushed away by the enraged woman. From a distance, the woman could be heard cursing: "You useless coward, as soon as you heard that person practices Taekwondo, you got scared. You let your girlfriend be bullied and didn't dare to say a word!"

Wen Ping did not notice his expression, and she continued to hold up the pair of pants, gesturing with them a few times. She twisted her hips, turned sideways to strike a pose, tossed her hair, and said charmingly: "Do I look like a sexy little wildcat?"

Meng Xiaobai pondered and said: "Hmm... a sexy little wild boar suits you better"

How is it? He said, what else could it be? Whether willingly or unwillingly, everyone enthusiastically praised Meng Xiaobai. Amidst the cacophony of voices, with everyone speaking in unison, Section Chief Chang, adhering to public opinion, selected this year's outstanding individual from the Real Estate Department. Three years later, Xiao Meng finally received recognition and honor for the first time again.

Meng Xiaobai glanced at the row of pants and said, "I think you look better in jeans"

Upon saying this, Meng Xiaobai was so moved that he nearly felt nauseous

Meng Xiaobai quickly nodded respectfully and said, "Yes, Section Chief... then I will go downstairs!"

The woman paused for a moment, her momentum immediately weakened. She had some self-awareness; upon seeing the other person's conditions, figure, and appearance, which far exceeded her own, it was clear that she was the one actively pursuing that man. If that man didn't even want a girlfriend like her and instead came to take advantage of her, it would be hard for anyone to believe, even if it went to the police station, and it would only serve to make her a laughingstock.

Meng Xiaobai was somewhat surprised and understood that Section Chief Chang was reciprocating a favor, so he chuckled and readily agreed. Wen Ping glanced at him with a smile and silently turned to go downstairs. Meng Xiaobai looked at her departing figure, filled with gratitude.

Wen Ping confidently tossed her head and said to Meng Xiaobai: "Let's go, Brother Meng"

Meng Xiaobai felt a sense of relief when she let go of his hand and chuckled, saying: "I merely mentioned that taking a gentle approach does not suit you. The number one beauty in the real estate credit department ranks among the top five in the entire bank. How could I dare to say you are not beautiful?"

Section Chief Chang immediately took the floor and said: "Old Liu has made significant achievements in his work, but he is an old comrade now. We should give more opportunities to the younger generation. I think Comrade Meng is quite good; every year, in the business competitions organized by the provincial branch, he has brought great honor to our department. In terms of work, he is also very reliable! He is a responsible comrade. What does everyone think?"