Chapter 8, Drilling Holes

Just like that day when Hao Meili told herself it was the pre-tax salary, and even took out a contract, throwing it at herself, saying that if she breached the contract, she would have to bear a penalty of how much. Zhao Lingjun initially wanted to scoff coldly, throw the contract in Hao Meili's face, and then walk away.

Hao Meili merely gestured towards the sofa on one side and revealed a "charming" smile to Zhao Lingjun, saying, "Please have a seat, Xiao Zhao."

"It's nothing serious," Zhao Lingjun said, looking at Hao Meili, who was still applying nail polish to her nails. "I just wanted to ask, is my monthly salary of 2,000 yuan before tax or after tax"

However, at that moment, Wu Xiaoye suddenly appeared at the entrance of the Public Affairs Department

Indeed. Zhang Changsheng sat down on a chair at another table, skillfully opened a box of instant noodles, and while pouring hot water into it, he replied to Zhao Lingjun

Zhao Lingjun expressed his thoughts, saying, "I'm sorry, but I have no interest in helping you with any of your issues, regardless of where they may be." However, at that moment, Zhao Lingjun noticed Wu Xiaoye in the crowd.

"What other holes could there be? The hole in the toilet in my bathroom," Hao Meili said. "I don't know how it got clogged."

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"Please come in." Upon hearing that overly sweet voice, Zhao Lingjun immediately knew that Ba Ya Zhen, also known as Hao Meili, was inside.

Is this the office of our R&D department? Zhao Lingjun looked incredulously at the small room in front of him, which resembled a storage closet, and said to Zhang Changsheng

Zhao Lingjun was completely at a loss for words. After finally catching her breath, she said to Zhang Changsheng, "Where is Baoya Zhen's office? I need to find her."

"That will be your seat." Zhang Changsheng led Zhao Lingjun to a room with a sign indicating the Research and Development Department. As soon as the door was pushed open, Zhao Lingjun saw two messy desks, each with a computer and a pile of assorted items.

When Hao Meili saw that it was Zhao Lingjun who came in, she seemed not surprised at all

What Zhang Changsheng was pointing at was one of the two messy seats.

It is before tax

"Because of all the newcomers, the second sentence I am about to say is, where is Baoya Zhen's office? I need to find him," Zhang Changsheng said to Zhao Lingjun.

"This is a picture book," Zhang Changsheng said, looking at Zhao Lingjun. "What’s the problem?"

Where will the rest of our R&D department work? Zhao Lingjun asked Zhang Changsheng while wiping the dust off another chair.

It is estimated that if Zhao Lingjun had truly decided to take action at that time, he would certainly have been lifted by these two individuals and thrown out of the window from the fourteenth floor

Zhao Lingjun found it very strange why Wu Xiaoye would also appear here. In fact, every time Zhao Lingjun saw Wu Xiaoye, there was a peculiar feeling in his heart.

"Where are the others?" Zhang Changsheng asked Zhao Lingjun. "Isn't the R&D department just the two of us?"

"I can't believe it," said Zhao Lingjun

"What hole do you want me to help you poke?" Zhao Lingjun looked at the woman in front of him, who still dressed like a twenty-year-old girl in a riot of colors, with a smile that did not reach his eyes. He could not help but sigh inwardly; sometimes, time truly changes a person. For instance, when he first joined the company, he would blush when the senior colleagues told risqué jokes, but now his skin had become as tough as a city wall. However, time seemed to have left no trace on Hao Meili. Zhao Lingjun felt that even in another ten or eight years, Hao Meili and *Tu* *Shu* would still dress like twenty-year-old girls.

Wu Xiaoye stood quietly beside a group of people at the company, dressed in a simple black long dress

Zhao Lingjun then forced a smile and said to Hao Meili: "Are you all calling me out here just to help you unclog a toilet?"

"Hey, what does your blockage have to do with me?" Zhao Lingjun scoffed inwardly. "Did you throw the sanitary napkin in there yourself and now expect me to help you unclog it?"

Hao Meili still dressed like a twenty-year-old girl, and her demeanor and expressions were exactly the same as when Zhao Lingjun first met her.

Upon seeing Wu Xiaoye in the crowd, Zhao Lingjun felt embarrassed to use coarse language again

Wu Xiaoye had merely come to collect a few signature pens for work. Upon seeing Zhao Lingjun, Wu Xiaoye offered a slight smile in his direction

Although Zhao Lingjun is a poor student and finds it difficult to afford the so-called penalty fee, he is inherently a person of strong principles. Zhao Lingjun would never compromise like Xiao Ping or Lin Yiren. At that time, Zhao Lingjun felt that even if he had to borrow money to sue Hao Meili, he would absolutely not remain in this company

"What character?" Zhang Changsheng said https://m.hetushu.com

Hehe," Zhang Changsheng chuckled and said, "In fact, every new person in each department says this.

However, it was just a smile from Wu Xiaoye that instantly changed Zhao Lingjun's decision

I have no issues. Zhao Lingjun managed to steady her mind with great difficulty, preventing herself from falling to the ground. However, I would like to say two words

"What do you need from me?" After Zhao Lingjun sat down, Hao Meili asked Zhao Lingjun.

Turn left when you go out, it's the second to last room. Haha. Zhang Changsheng had not finished speaking when he laughed again

Hehe. Zhang Changsheng suddenly laughed

"What?" Zhao Lingjun looked at Zhang Changsheng, saying in disbelief. "Is the R&D department just the two of us?"

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Knock, knock, knock. Looking at the door marked with the sign of the Public Affairs Department, Zhao Lingjun felt an overwhelming urge to kick it open. However, after taking a deep breath at the entrance, Zhao Lingjun still politely knocked three times on the door

"Why are you laughing again?" Zhao Lingjun looked at Zhang Changsheng with a sense of frustration

On that day, when Zhao Lingjun walked out of Hao Meili's office, everyone in the company believed that Zhao Lingjun, like Xiao Ping and others, was compelled by Hao Meili's coercion to remain in the company. However, only Zhao Lingjun knew that the reason for choosing to stay was not due to fear of Hao Meili's contract. It was for Wu Xiaoye. Yet, only Zhao Lingjun understood that the reason for choosing to stay was not because of fear of Hao Meili's contract, but for Wu Xiaoye

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The difference is that when Zhao Lingjun first saw Hao Meili, he felt a bit dizzy at most, but now, seeing Hao Meili in this state, Zhao Lingjun can't help but feel a bit nauseous

Upon recalling her first day at work, Zhao Lingjun felt an overwhelming urge to strangle the woman in front of her, Hao Meili, who was wearing a semi-transparent nightgown that revealed her red lingerie, reminiscent of a buck-toothed character. In fact, on that day, Zhao Lingjun had the desire to literally strangle Hao Meili. However, in that office, there were also Hao Meili's two subordinates, Zhang Lin and Qin Ye. It was only later that Zhao Lingjun felt relieved that she had not acted against Hao Meili in her office. Because later, Zhao Lingjun learned that Zhang Lin and Qin Ye were known as Hao Meili's two trusted aides. These two individuals usually did nothing at work, yet they were completely obedient to the orders given by Hao Meili.

"What are you laughing at?" Zhao Lingjun looked at Zhang Changsheng with a sense of frustration, feeling that Zhang Changsheng must have suddenly developed a neurological disorder.