Chapter 6

Su Mo was completely unaware, only thinking about the bustling activity at the entrance, where colleagues were coming and going. She believed that the person with the surname Niu would not dare to act recklessly. She focused on counting the items below, while the boxes above swayed slightly, and unexpectedly, one fell down.

Su Mo had long been filled with rage, having endured it for several days. Now, it seemed as if all the blood in her body surged towards her brain, and she could no longer hold it in. Suddenly, she stood up, causing the chair behind her to topple over with a loud crash, drawing the attention of those around her who paused their work and gathered around.

Boss Zhong had been running around tirelessly for several days, looking haggard. Su Mo felt a bit guilty and invited him to sit in the reception room downstairs, saying that she would first go talk to the boss and if it didn't work out, she would ask him to come up for assistance. Boss Zhong was already somewhat hesitant, but seeing her firm attitude, he had no choice but to agree

Rong smiled and said: "I am not concerned with your matters, what use is it for you to talk to me? You might as well not waste your effort, running here every day and delaying everyone's work."

As she entered the elevator and pressed the button for the eighth floor, she saw her reflection in the smooth, mirror-like walls: white bandages, a somewhat worn shirt and trousers, looking disheveled and listless. Doubts began to creep into her mind again, worrying that she might be rejected by Rong. However, she quickly thought that whether Rong helped or not, there would be no benefit to her; could it be that she was moved by compassion? Su Mo felt somewhat indecisive, but then thought that since she had already made up her mind, at least she could avoid the compensation for the goods, and she could plan for the rest later.

Su Mo made a concerted effort to suppress her emotions, slowly and clearly articulating her words: "From the manager, I used to work at your home, and later you introduced me to this job. I have always been very grateful to you. I think it is truly not easy for a woman like you, being both a father and a mother, and performing so excellently at work. For a period of time, I really regarded you as a role model. However, now I feel that you..."

Uncle was also unable to bring up the matter with Congrong, hoping there was still room for negotiation, yet worried that his own daughter might offend someone with her words, so he coaxed Zhongming to go home first. Su Mo followed her uncle to Congrong's office, where Congrong was busy to the point of being overwhelmed. Upon seeing Su Mo, she seemed momentarily taken aback and coldly asked, "What are you here for?"

Rong made a sound of acknowledgment, as if speaking to herself: "Has Manager Wang arrived so early today?" She swiftly organized the folders on her desk without looking up, saying, "You can leave now; this matter is beyond my control. Don't you understand who you should approach and who you shouldn't? If you want to make a fuss, you need to find the right person." She lowered her head to check the documents in her hand and muttered softly, "Some people have lived a long life but still bring their parents into everything when there's an issue, treating this place like a kindergarten."

Su Mo was completely isolated by others

Su Mo's hand holding the soldering iron began to tremble, yet she still said: "It's done"

Su Mo felt a chill in her heart, knowing that this job had been lost due to her "wishful thinking." Not long after, she received a notice from the company demanding compensation for the loss of goods, which instantly made her furious to the point of internal injury. She could no longer stay put, forcing herself to get up, her arm secured with a bandage, awkwardly changing into a clean outfit, and planning to go to the company to seek clarification, so as to avoid being left in the dark about her injury.

Ever since Xiao Chen publicly expressed his stance, Niu Dabi has once again shown his old habits, frequently coming over to pick a fight

During the remaining time, Niu Dabi seemed to have calmed down, and Old Li was also willing to support her. The other workers treated her with much more courtesy than before, no longer daring to speak any vulgar words in her presence, and even trying to engage her in casual conversation. However, Su Mo remained cold and indifferent, solely focusing on her own tasks, hoping that time would pass more quickly

Su Mo knew that someone was up to no good, but she was at a loss for evidence

Zhong Ming has a fiery temperament and could not tolerate it any longer, relying on his own robust physique, he nearly got into a fight in front of Su Mo.

Su Mo had her first argument with a group of men, feeling frightened and her steps unsteady. The foreman secretly observed her expression, and taking advantage of her momentary distraction, swiftly snatched the branding iron from her hand, shouting a few words to disperse the crowd.

This floor is very quiet, and faint sounds of conversation can be heard from within the door. She stared at the glimmering doorknob for a while, and finally mustered the courage to knock on this heavy door

She glanced at Rong and said, "What is wrong with me?"

As someone approached to grab her hand, Su Mo decided to take a stand. She vigorously waved the smoking iron, startling several burly men nearby, who retreated a few steps. She forced herself to appear calm and shouted, "It's not the first or second time that someone surnamed Niu has bullied others. If I've lost my job, then so be it; I will report this to the higher authorities. In a society governed by the rule of law, I refuse to believe that such a large company does not care about its reputation..."

Niu Dabi Zi was clearly taken aback, yet he defiantly tilted his head and stepped forward two paces.

Old Li walked over and quietly advised her: "Forget it, he is also hurt. If you continue to make a scene, it will only make you seem unreasonable. As a woman, you cannot compete with them. Just let it go."

Niu Dabi snorted, striking a pose as if to work, but who would have thought that upon lowering his head, he pretended not to see and spat a thick phlegm onto her instep.

In the afternoon, there was another interview. Su Mo was worried that she would not finish her work, so she took advantage of the lunch break to rush the job and moved the counted inventory to the shelf by the door

Once, Old Li, who was in charge of scheduling, couldn't stand it any longer and reluctantly said, "Xiao Niu, you too, still at work, don't always joke around with people, it's not good if it gets out, and if the higher-ups find out, it will be difficult for your uncle as well"

The foreman quickly softened his tone and said: "It's not a big deal, it's just between colleagues. Once you get familiar with each other, joking around is normal. He didn't maintain hygiene and spat everywhere, and you scalded him a bit, so it's even now. Let everyone else get back to their work, it's almost time to get off work, and the tasks need to be completed."

Su Mo felt a cold sweat on her back. She slowly sat back down in her chair, knowing that she could no longer stay here. However, with no prospects for a new job and unwilling to return to her uncle's place, she could not afford to lose the only source of income she had. Thus, she had to hasten her efforts to find a job while continuing to submit her resume. Yet, it was not easy for her to negotiate a position, as she found herself in a situation where those who were far from home were valued less, making it difficult to find a suitable opportunity.

Seeing her delicate appearance, the other party became bolder and raised his arm to grab her wrist. Su Mo gritted her teeth and resolutely thrust the branding iron towards his arm. Despite her kind heart, this thrust was not very forceful, yet it still caused the man surnamed Niu to yelp and jump back.

Su Mo replied: "Come to seek an explanation for oneself"

Su Mo felt both wronged and angry upon hearing these words, and her eyes immediately turned red

Su Mo was taken aback and instinctively raised her hand to block it, only to hear a sharp crack of bones, followed by a piercing pain, leaving her dizzy and disoriented. In that moment, she heard someone rush in, creating a chaotic scene.

Boss Zhong could only speak politely and plead: "Manager, we understand that you are busy and we shouldn't disturb you, but there is really no other way. My niece needs to support her family..." Before he could finish his sentence, he was interrupted by Su Mo.

The shelves were several meters high, filled with cardboard boxes, and on the other side, a person was crouching. That person quietly stepped onto the escalator, reached the top, and slowly pushed a cardboard box filled with goods outward, watching it teeter on the edge as if about to fall, then slipped away quietly.

Before long, someone in the inner room responded leisurely with the extremely plain words "Please come in". Su Mo felt an inexplicable sense of panic rising in her heart.

Su Mo picked up the soldering iron that had been used to solder the circuit board, pointed at the big-nosed Niu, and said in a trembling voice: "It's done"

"You ... ..." Su Mo had not finished speaking when someone knocked on the door from behind. The secretary entered and said: "Manager, a client has just arrived, and Mr. Wang is waiting for you in the office."

Uncle and Zhong Ming were both very angry, and the two of them discussed going to the company together to seek an explanation. The group of people in the warehouse either remained silent, indifferent to the matter, or shifted all the blame onto Su Mo, accusing her of being careless in her work, which led to the goods falling and being damaged

That person's voice sounds very youthful, yet it possesses an indescribably rich and charming quality

She fractured her right forearm and was taken to the hospital where she underwent some procedures. The medical expenses amounted to several thousand. After lying at home for two days, there was no news from the company. When she called to inquire, the foreman answered and spoke very tactfully, implying that she should take her time to rest, as our side is already saturated with personnel. It has been communicated to the finance department to settle your salary for the month.

One party feels deeply wronged, while the other has witnesses in abundance. Both sides pull and tug at each other, arguing back and forth until the matter reaches the human resources department. The person in charge of human resources turns a blind eye, happily shirking responsibility, and hands over the investigation report, which is filled with testimonies unfavorable to Yu Su Mo, without mentioning anything about work injury compensation.

She took a deep breath, stepped out of the elevator, and arrived in front of a large door made of red wood with dark patterns.

Su Mo was still feeling angry and didn't react immediately. After a while, she finally figured out what Rong meant and turned around to leave. Boss Zhong, having encountered more situations, quickly thanked the people and followed Su Mo outside. After asking the secretary, he learned which direction the conference room door was facing