Chapter 1, The First Job

"It shouldn't be a staff member from the bookstore, otherwise why wouldn't they turn on the lights and instead approach me stealthily?"

This damned weather is almost comparable to a sauna

Audi A6

The young man is named Zhang Xiaoshun. Since graduating from university, he has been living here, as the rent in the vicinity is prohibitively high. Moreover, he does not have a girlfriend, so he simply decided to live in the bookstore. This arrangement not only makes it convenient for him to manage the books but also saves him a considerable amount of expenses

Your responsibility is to follow the company's arrangements and complete your assigned tasks. As for the details, we can discuss them once you have passed the probation period; otherwise, it would be pointless to mention them now

The young man, however, was not as tense as Xia Tianqi, and at that moment, he spoke up, completely missing the point.

Zhang Xiaoshun pointed to the second floor and responded very succinctly

Using the key given to him by the middle-aged man, Xia Tianqi tried several times before finally unlocking the bookstore's door, and then he uneasily stepped inside

Well... fulfilling responsibilities is not an issue, but... you have yet to tell me what my responsibilities are.

Is it under renovation inside? Or should I say, am I responsible for supervising the work

Because Zhang Xiaoshun was unwilling to speak much, Xia Tianqi also felt too lazy to find a topic to discuss. It is surprising that he encountered such a person today who could not even let out a single word after a long time.

Upon reflection, Xia Tianqi decisively dialed the emergency number; however, his phone suddenly shut down after just one ring

In fact, middle-aged men are also quite perfunctory, as they have even signed a probationary contract, yet... they are completely unaware of what kind of company this is and what their own job responsibilities are.

I know what you want to ask." The middle-aged man seemed to see through Xia Tianqi's thoughts and waved his hand to interrupt him

Damn, each and every one of them is so impressive!

You truly scared me; I thought you were a thief! Why didn't you turn on a light?

The circuit breaker just tripped, so I went over to the main switch, and then I heard some noise over here, so I came back. I thought it was a thief.

Everything will be discussed after you have passed the probation period

Certainly, regarding his salary and benefits, he has intentionally chosen to conceal the matter

However, Xia Tianqi actually wants to ask that middle-aged man a question: what exactly does he value about himself?

The sound of footsteps startled Xia Tianqi, as he had always thought that he was the only one here

Xiatianqi mumbled a few words and quickly walked a few steps with the middle-aged man to the front of the bookstore. However, what struck Xiatianqi as strange was that the entire bookstore building was tightly covered with curtains inside, giving it a somewhat eerie feeling.

Let me be a librarian? Oh no, this should be called a night watchman

After completing all of this, Xia Tianqi did not walk further inside. Instead, he turned a corner and approached a floor-to-ceiling window, intending to sit here for a while and have something to eat.

He clearly remembers that during the previous interview, the middle-aged man neither asked him which university he came from nor inquired about the type of major he studied, and he did not even ask about his hobbies and interests

Just as Qiyi was still wanting to savor the moment of summer, a somewhat deep voice suddenly sounded beside him

Until he sat in the car, Xia Tianqi had not yet recovered from the surprise he had experienced earlier

Why did you choose to steal when I came in for my shift, instead of doing it earlier or later? It's incredibly infuriating

However, the faint sound of footsteps behind me shows no sign of fading away; instead, it seems to be accelerating, with the frequency increasing ever more rapidly

Xiatianqi glanced at Zhang Xiaoshun, subtly pursed his lips without making a sound, and then approached him and said

It is referred to as a high salary because there is a monthly salary of 20,000 during the probation period, and an Audi is provided as a company vehicle

Although Xia Tianqi was somewhat anxious, the middle-aged man's attitude showed no signs of change. He raised his hand and pointed forward, commanding:

From that middle-aged man to this Zhang Xiaoshun, all of them made him feel irritated

Because even if he told his classmates about this, no one would believe him; they would only think that he had been deceived by someone a million times over

However, at this very moment, it seems as if another person has suddenly appeared out of thin air here, and the key point is that it is difficult to say that this person is not a thief

Having already adapted to the previous darkness, Xia Tianqi was suddenly blinded by the light and instinctively leaned against one end of the bookshelf to avoid being ambushed from behind

Xiatianqi looked uncertainly at the middle-aged man beside him

Fortunately, it is summer, and since childhood, Qi has had a bolder disposition than most people, which gives him a certain degree of resistance to dark environments, preventing him from being so frightened that he cannot move.

Since the employment contract has already been signed, it is time to fulfill your responsibilities

Walking to the window in his own world, Xia Tianqi took a loaf of bread and a box of milk out of a plastic bag. After a moment's thought, he tossed a bottle of drink to Zhang Xiaoshun, but Zhang Xiaoshun didn't even glance at him.

The monthly salary during the probation period is 20,000, and an Audi A6 will also be provided...

The bookstore is shrouded in darkness, as the curtains block out any light, leaving it completely devoid of even the faintest glow from the streetlights, creating an environment where one cannot see their hand in front of their face

Are you the new person on duty

When Xia Tianqi brought the middle-aged man here, Xinhua Bookstore had already closed for the day

Upon this thought, a surge of anger suddenly welled up in Xia Tianqi's heart. However, he certainly would not recklessly engage in a life-and-death struggle with the other party. Not to mention whether he could win or lose, what if he was mistaken and the other party was not a thief?

I simply asked him a peculiar question, whether he had enough courage and if he was afraid of ghosts

This uncle was the one who was responsible for interviewing him before, but throughout the process, he spoke very little and even appeared quite impatient, giving Xia Tianqi a sense of being treated perfunctorily

Let's go, first to 34 Ping'an Street, Xinhua Bookstore

After taking another uneasy glance at the young man's work permit and confirming that there were no issues, Xia Tianqi finally felt completely at ease with the young man. After all, no matter what, having one more person to talk to is always a good thing

The phone suddenly shut down, leaving Xia Tianqi thoroughly frightened; what if the other party had a knife in hand

20,000 monthly salary

Is there a place to charge here

What Summer Qi did not anticipate was that his mobile phone had no signal at all in the bookstore, leaving him with no choice but to dial the emergency number

But you don't say anything to me, and I can't work like this!

Turning on the flashlight of his phone, Xia Tianqi struggled a bit to lock the door, as there were so many books inside. If any were lost or missing, it would certainly be his responsibility

The second floor has a lounge where you can charge your devices, and it is equipped with chargers

However, due to the inability to see anything, during the running process, Xia Tianqi unfortunately collided with the bookshelf, causing him to feel dizzy and disoriented, and he let out a cry of distress as he fell to the ground

Nevertheless, for the sake of caution, it is better to call the middle-aged man first, and also to intimidate that person in the process

The young man's response can be considered as resolving the inner conflict that Xia Tianqi had previously. The reason he did not turn on the light after entering was not because he did not want to, but rather because he simply did not know where the switch was.

This kind of benefit is akin to winning a 5 million prize for Xia Tianqi, who is just beginning his internship in his junior year and has no work experience whatsoever

He cursed Zhang Xiaoshun in his heart, but on the outside, Xia Tianqi held back and did not explode. He tried pressing the power button, but found that the phone would not turn on no matter what. He couldn't help but ask Zhang Xiaoshun:

"I am somewhat like you; I am the librarian here," the young man said slowly

Who are you? What are you doing in the bookstore

However, soon, Xia Tianqi returned to his usual demeanor, as he felt there was no need to worry about such matters. In any case, before driving over, he had already communicated with a few classmates with whom he had a good relationship; as long as he did not contact them for more than 24 hours, they would immediately report to the police.

If a company is not a legally operating large enterprise and has connections with the government, it is fundamentally unqualified to establish itself in a prime office building. Moreover, the fact that this company arrogantly occupies three floors further demonstrates its strength

Get off the vehicle

Although this task sounds quite simple and he is fully capable of handling it, he feels an inexplicable reluctance, as if agreeing to work in this bookstore would lead him straight to hell

Xiatianqi awoke from the previous surprise, only then realizing that he was not the only one in the car; there was also a man in his forties.

Xiatian Qi glanced at the bookstore building in front of him, then looked at the Audi parked by the street not far away, and the expression on his face suddenly became complicated

In the foreseeable future, you will be working here, and the duration of your employment will depend on yourself. Your job responsibilities are quite simple: you just need to stay in the library on duty every night, open the door in the morning, and close it in the evening

Who is it

Xinhua Bookstore is the largest bookstore in Fuping City, comprising a total of six floors. It can be said that any book available on the market can be found here

Having spoken, regardless of whether Zhang Xiaoshun agreed or not, Xia Tianqi directly bypassed him and quickly walked towards the staircase.

Upon clearly seeing the other person's appearance, Xia Tianqi loudly questioned them.

The Xinhua Bookstore operates only from 9 AM to 6 PM, and it is now already past 7 PM; I wonder what they are still doing here

The middle-aged man still spoke with impatience, but this time Xia Tianqi did not tolerate him and said directly:

However, before he could set down the plastic bag he was carrying, a faint sound of footsteps suddenly reached his ears

The middle-aged man did not answer Xia Tianqi immediately; instead, he took a key out of his pocket and tossed it to him, responding:

He simply has no other choice; one cannot say that he is incapable of even performing such a menial task as this night watch.

Alright, I will just listen to you, I will do whatever you say. However, I still...

Nevertheless, Xia Tianqi was not particularly worried that this was a fraudulent company, as it was located in a prestigious office building.

Five minutes later, the middle-aged man left, leaving Xia Tianqi alone here

Afterward, Xia Tianqi wandered around the vicinity again, purchased some snacks and drinks at the convenience store, and then returned to Xinhua Bookstore.

The more he thought about it, the softer his legs became, and he no longer dared to stay in place. He hurriedly ran towards the bookstore's entrance, relying on his instincts, wanting to unlock the door and escape from the bookstore

Who are you

Xiatianqi turned his head to look at the middle-aged man sitting in the passenger seat, his two hands nervously tapping on the steering wheel

"Yes, indeed." Xia Tianqi nodded in slight astonishment and then asked:

Then I will go up to charge for a while and come down later

However, after a brief interaction, Xia Tianqi discovered that the young man was not one to speak much, so he exerted considerable effort before managing to elicit some information about his personal circumstances from the young man's lips

The blinding sensation quickly faded, and Xia Tianqi regained his vision. Then, a young man of similar age entered his line of sight.

"Wait for my notification. When I inform you that you have passed the probation period, then you will have officially completed it"

Then how long is my probation period? You should at least tell me this! Summer Qi was on the verge of losing his temper.

What the hell, this is truly unbelievable

In simple terms, he signed the contract in a rather muddled manner before

Otherwise, even if the other party offers him an excellent salary and benefits, he would never hastily sign a contract, especially considering the numerous pyramid scheme fraudsters present today

Without exaggeration, he never even dreamed of such a stroke of good fortune that has come to him unexpectedly

Until ... . ... Some glaring lights suddenly illuminated the bookstore

Not long ago, he had just passed an interview with a large company and signed a high-salary probationary contract

After Xia Tianqi parked the car, the middle-aged man was the first to open the car door and get out. Although Xia Tianqi felt puzzled, he obediently followed suit.

As soon as I got off the car, the sticky heat immediately enveloped me, making even breathing feel difficult

The young man, dressed in a somewhat tattered work uniform, wore a gloomy expression as he silently gazed at Xia Tianqi