Chapter 1, The Disaster of Christmas Eve
Yes, very well. I hope we can continue to be colleagues in the future. Although your performance is not the best, you are the most diligent one. I will convey this to Manager Zhang. Alright, you should go back and rest. I should also head home!
It is said that when a meteor streaks across the sky, if you make a wish, that wish will surely come true
In the car, Wu Xiaoli smiled at Li Yang and said that she could be considered the most beautiful girl in the company. She usually does not like to dress up much, but her natural beauty is no less impressive than that of so-called stars. However, she often carries a hint of arrogance on her face, giving off an air that discourages strangers from approaching.
Li Yang has seen beautiful women before; Wu Xiaoli from their company is one of them. The customers who frequent their jewelry store are also not lacking in various young and beautiful women. However, this girl before him, who is not wearing any jewelry yet clearly exudes a pure aura, is someone he has never encountered before. This girl is completely different from those vulgar women who are mesmerized by diamonds.
Moreover, Mingyang City's Anshi Jewelry is merely a branch of the headquarters. If one possesses the capability and demonstrates sufficient performance, there is significant potential for advancement, making it possible to become a senior executive with a house and a car.
Just as Li Yang was about to leave, he couldn't help but exclaim quietly. About ten meters in front of him, a girl wearing a tight black down jacket, approximately one meter sixty in height, was holding the hand of a twelve or thirteen-year-old boy and slowly walking towards him along the sidewalk
Wu Xiaoli nodded slightly and smiled as she said to Li Yang: "Well then, by the way, Manager Zhang asked me to prepare a performance report for the entire company today. Your results are not very impressive; among the four interns, you are second to last. If this continues, it will likely be very difficult for you to stay with the company after the internship period ends"
After quickly checking his body and confirming that he was not injured, Li Yang immediately began to observe his surroundings. Most of the streetlights along the path had already gone out, but fortunately, there was still some light. The ground was still shaking slightly, and scattered debris was occasionally falling from the sky. A lot of dust was swirling around, and people were running in a state of panic and confusion. Before figuring out what had happened, Li Yang decided to observe carefully before making any plans. The ground was still shaking slightly, and scattered debris was occasionally falling from the sky. A lot of dust was swirling around, and people were running in a state of panic and confusion. Before figuring out what had happened, Li Yang decided to observe carefully before making any plans.
A red Chevrolet Aveo suddenly stopped beside Li Yang. Li Yang halted and stood still, looking at the exquisite little car with a hint of envy. He recognized the vehicle; it belonged to his colleague Wu Xiaoli. Like Li Yang, Wu Xiaoli was also an intern at the company, but their positions within the organization were worlds apart.
Li Yang did not evade at all primarily because of the little boy beside him. The boy, like Li Yang, was positioned under the tilted utility pole. Li Yang could easily jump out of the way, but the boy had no chance of escaping.
It is so cold; it will be comfortable once I return!" Li Yang quickened his pace, reassuring himself, as both the company and the dormitory have heating. Usually, Li Yang does not wear much, and in fact, he runs this short distance every day, which serves as a form of exercise.
The girl in front of me had only a ponytail, without any hairpins or necklaces. Her bright eyes and delicate, fair oval face had a slight flush, and she walked straight past Li Yang.
Thank you, Xiaoli. I will do my best in these last few days!" Li Yang smiled wryly again, as Wu Xiaoli, who had not yet been officially promoted to assistant, was already starting to flaunt her authority.
Li Yang, would you like me to send you a segment?
Li Yang crouched on the ground, staring blankly at the scattered gray dust in front of him. Just three or four meters away was the little boy who had just called out "Meteor"; the boy was lying flat on the ground, and it was unclear whether he was injured. Meanwhile, the innocent girl was sitting on the other side, her face filled with confusion and shock.
Rumbling!
Li Yang is 24 years old this year, stands at 1.8 meters tall, has a fair complexion, and is neither overweight nor underweight. After graduating from Mingyang University two years ago, he has been striving in this city. Mingyang University is a second-tier undergraduate institution, but given that most large enterprises in the country only recognize first-tier undergraduate degrees, Li Yang's second-tier undergraduate diploma is not much better than a vocational diploma.
The earth suddenly came to a standstill, dust still swirling, and the howls continued unabated. However, no one noticed as an inconspicuous black light suddenly penetrated Li Yang's injured body from a distance
Walking on the bustling pedestrian street, Li Yang tightened his collar, blew on his slightly reddened hands from the cold, and hurried towards a fast-food restaurant
Bang
The shaking of the ground suddenly intensified, and Li Yang knelt directly on the ground to maintain his balance. Confronted with the bizarre and unknown dangers before him, Li Yang's mood instead became calm.
Thank you, the dormitory is just across the street, no need for you to see me off!" Li Yang touched his nose and let out a wry smile
At present, this good mindset is evident; the more chaotic the surroundings, the calmer Li Yang's heart becomes
Boom
Damn
Pure water reveals the lotus, naturally free from embellishment
"Sister, there’s a shooting star!" The little boy beside the girl suddenly shouted. Li Yang, who was almost beside the girl, hurriedly stopped in his tracks, looked up at the sky, and concealed the guilt of having been following someone else.
The smile on Li Yang's face lasted only a few seconds; the next moment, he opened his mouth wide again. The meteor did not fade away; instead, it became increasingly bright, now resembling a fireball that was slanting towards them.
Wu Xiaoli is young and beautiful, and she is a graduate of Tsinghua University. In less than three months of internship, her sales performance has already surpassed that of veteran employees by twofold. Among the five interns, she stands out as the most exceptional and outstanding. Furthermore, there are rumors within the company that she is being considered for promotion to the position of assistant manager after her internship ends
After finishing a bowl of steaming hot beef noodles, Li Yang gradually felt warmer. Looking at the bustling crowd outside, a hint of envy unconsciously appeared in his eyes.
Li Yang cursed inwardly, disregarding the tilted utility pole above him, and stood up straight. The ground was still shaking, and the pole could fall at any moment. Standing under the slanted pole was practically akin to courting death.
In the sky, a brilliant light was rapidly descending, and Li Yang's attention was immediately captivated by this beautiful meteor. In that moment, he thought of a legend
At this moment, there were still many people by the roadside, most of whom were stunned by the sudden turn of events before them. Many girls let out piercing screams, and cries could be heard everywhere. On the evening of Christmas Eve, there were quite a number of people out enjoying themselves on the streets
During his university years, the instructor gave Li Yang a very high evaluation. Among all the students, Li Yang had the best mindset, remaining calm in handling matters and unflustered in the face of challenges, which is truly commendable
Wu Xiaoli possesses numerous strengths in various aspects; however, these strengths have also led to a notable flaw—her excessive pride and a particular penchant for showing off. Li Yang has always been the least inclined to engage with such individuals, which is why there has been little camaraderie between the two in the company. It is truly puzzling why Wu Xiaoli would call out to him at this moment.
What a lovely girl
At the end of September this year, Li Yang, who had been unemployed for over two months, successfully secured a position at Anshi Jewelry after competing against hundreds of candidates, becoming an intern sales representative. Anshi Jewelry is a leading company in the national jewelry industry, and it is unknown how many people have strained their brains trying to get in.
Wishing my parents good health and longevity
One minute later, Li Yang unexpectedly turned around and chased after him, which was absolutely an incredible thing for the relatively shy Li Yang
Anshi Jewelry is located in the most bustling Zhonghuan Square of Mingyang City, just a turn away from the pedestrian street of Mingyang City. After having a late-night snack on the pedestrian street, Li Yang followed the road to the broadest Jinggang Avenue of Mingyang City, and the company dormitory is situated in a residential area on the other side of Jinggang Avenue.
However, the premise of all this is to first remove the internship label. This time, the company hired five interns, but ultimately only two will remain. Among the five, regardless of ability or performance, Li Yang is at a disadvantage. Without any advantages, it will likely be very difficult for him to stay.
A loud bang echoed, and the ground suddenly trembled. Not far in front of Li Yang, a massive cloud of dust suddenly appeared, and the ground was also shaking slightly
He shook his head, deciding not to dwell on these thoughts. Wu Xiaoli and he were fundamentally different types of people, and thinking too much about it was utterly pointless.
Squeak!
Just after 9 PM, a group of mysterious white jade spirits suddenly appeared in the sky. The spirits danced joyfully, and in the end, playfully transformed into sparkling crystals. On the eve of Christmas, Mingyang City finally welcomed the first snowfall of this winter.
The snowflakes continue to fall gently, and the girl walking in the snow appears like a fairy untouched by the dust of the mortal world. The delicate snowflakes seem to swirl around her, hesitant to defile this beautiful enchantress.
Li Yang quickly recited it in his mind, then smiled at the lingering light. In this extremely brief moment, he did not think about the job he was about to lose, nor did he think about the girl in front of him. In such a rare opportunity, Li Yang's first choice was his parents
At a critical moment, disregarding the fact that the ground was still shaking, Li Yang had already reached the side of the little boy, directly picking him up and jumping outward. It was at this moment that the power pole, tilted to a certain degree, finally came crashing down.
Wu Xiaoli waved her hand, disregarding Li Yang's reaction, and slowly drove away with the car window raised. Li Yang shook his head again. If it weren't for the fact that he had inadvertently overheard Wu Xiaoli saying something similar to another intern yesterday, he might have genuinely felt grateful to her.
Li Yang suddenly felt a sharp pain in his body, and then he completely lost consciousness. Although most of his body had managed to evade the impact, his arm was grazed by a utility pole, and bright red blood immediately gushed from his arm, staining the little boy's body crimson.
Christmas Eve is beautiful and joyful, but this joy does not belong to him
The innocent girl beside the little boy suddenly let out a piercing scream. It seemed that she had awakened to the danger around her and hurriedly tried to pull the little boy's body. However, in her panic and anxiety, she only managed to tug at the hem of the little boy's clothes. Perhaps in just a few seconds, this little boy would depart for heaven.
Li Yang's eyes suddenly widened. A tall utility pole on the left side of the road was swaying violently and leaning directly in his direction. If this thick stone utility pole were to fall, it would likely cause a complete disaster, no matter where it landed.
Although he is just an ordinary intern sales representative, the base salary is high and the commission is quite good, making the monthly income quite considerable. Especially after becoming a full-time employee, both the base salary and commission see significant increases, along with various additional benefits. Li Yang has calculated that if he can remain steadily in the company, within three years, he could own a two-bedroom apartment in the second-tier city of Mingyang.
The Anshi Jewelry branch does not have a deputy manager; the position of assistant is essentially equivalent to that of a deputy manager. This means that once the internship period is over, the individual will become a leader in the company, whereas Li Yang is still worried about whether he will be able to stay on after his internship.
Under the neon lights, the little snowflakes refract a myriad of colors. The youthful teenagers who have taken to the streets joyfully and excitedly wave their hands. For them, having a little snow on the evening of Christmas Eve is undoubtedly a romantic and charming affair