Chapter 648: Chapter 648: Tired
Xu Ke had only been at the subsidiary for two days, but he felt it was more exhausting than staying in the office reading documents. In addition to dealing with the difficulties from other office colleagues, he also had to guard against being taken advantage of and keep an eye on other company matters. Xu Ke felt like a secret agent.
On the morning of the third day, Xu Ke had just issued the latest instructions when a call from an unfamiliar number came through. Xu Ke didn’t answer it initially, but after two more persistent calls, he picked it up.
"Hello, who is this?" Xu Ke said with a slightly cold voice.
"It’s Sister Qin. Why didn’t you come to work today? Are you feeling unwell?" Sister Qin asked with concern.
"I’m quitting this job," Xu Ke said, glancing out the window.
"May I ask why? Is it too exhausting? Or do you find the job too hard to master? You’re still young, don’t always think about giving up when you encounter difficulties. You should know that our company offers some of the best benefits and conditions in the whole of Xizhou. It wasn’t easy for you to get hired. If you give up now, what if you can’t find such a good job opportunity again? I fear you might regret it," Sister Qin’s voice on the phone was full of elder-like persuasion.
Xu Ke let out an ambiguous laugh, "Stop calling me. Save your platitudes for someone else." With that, Xu Ke decisively hung up the phone.
Sister Qin felt the phone being hung up on her, and her usually amiable face darkened, her eyes showing some anger as she fumed over Xu Ke’s lack of discretion.
"What does a fresh graduate know? I’ll wait for the day you come crying to me," Sister Qin said coldly, looking at the cut-off phone.
Xu Ke’s departure didn’t affect the subsidiary at all. The only noticeable reaction was in the marketing department. People who had a conflict with Xu Ke a few days ago showed a smug smile upon hearing that Xu Ke was gone, and someone loudly proclaimed in the office, "I knew a person who can’t get things done wouldn’t last long in our department. He thought he was so great, but he’s actually nothing."
There were a few short agreements heard around after the man spoke, while in an inconspicuous corner of the office, a girl looked at her cup of brown sugar water and sighed, her eyebrows knit in a frown.
Their emotions did not last long as the manager was informed to have an emergency meeting. This meeting was shorter than ever, not even lasting twenty minutes, and the manager hurriedly came back in, clapped at the office door to get everyone’s attention.
"I’m announcing something important today. People from Xu Corporation will be coming to inspect the company. From now on, all your previous mistakes must be corrected, and you must show your best attitude to welcome the inspection. If any of you holds us back today, causing an embarrassment in front of Headquarters, don’t expect your bonus this month," the manager threatened.
With their interests at stake, the people in the office adopted serious expressions on their faces. "I’m telling you, if you don’t perform well and anger the leaders, not only will I suffer with you, but you also won’t get anything good out of it. If the person coming is of high rank and has a bad temper, you might even lose your job. Understand?" the manager said with a worried expression.
Already tense, everyone became more nervous upon hearing what the manager said, fearing any mishaps. Just as Sister Qin had advised Xu Ke before, the company’s benefits ranked among the top in Xizhou, and they were unsure if they could find such a good job after being dismissed.
Similar things were happening in other departments across the company. Immediately, the entire company was bustling in preparation for the impending visit from the bigwig from Headquarters, aiming to make a good impression.
"What’s the deal this year? Why did they come so suddenly? Wasn’t the previous notice saying next month? Why has it moved a month earlier?" A company executive took out a handkerchief to wipe the sweat off his forehead, looking worried.
The air conditioning was clearly on, but he still felt unbearably hot, continuously sweating as if he’d just washed his face.
The company’s CEO glanced at that executive with knitted brows, looking quite displeased.
For some reason, his eyelid had been twitching non-stop today, as if something serious was about to happen, making him uneasy.
"You’re asking me? How should I know? They can come whenever they want. After all, they’re sent by the parent company. It’s good enough they informed you for preparation. Even if they surprise you with a sudden inspection, what can you do? You just have to deal with it. Just hope the inspectors aren’t difficult, and they leave once they’re done," he said.
It was evident that the CEO wasn’t at all keen on receiving the people sent by the parent company.
At this moment, Xu Ke, the same individual causing all this commotion, had smoothly made his way to the company’s entrance. Thanks to his recent internship at the company, he got inside without the executives being aware.
"Hey, wasn’t it said you weren’t coming? Why are you here, dressed so formally? Regretting it?"
Seeing the annoying expression on the man’s face, Xu Ke displayed an ambiguous smile. Xu Ke hadn’t expected to meet the same person he had a conflict with yesterday as his first familiar encounter. This guy really knew how to walk into trouble.
"Why are you smiling? Did I say something wrong? A newcomer in the company should learn to keep their head down, instead of playing the hero. The world doesn’t lack a hero like you. Don’t always use resignation as a threat. No one cares if you stay or go, really. You’re not as important as you think, got it? Consider this my advice to you upon your resignation. That’s it, get lost," said the man, shooing Xu Ke like the master of a household dismissing a servant.
"I hope you’ll talk to me like that later," Xu Ke said, looking at the man’s face.
"I’ll only see you later if you don’t get kicked out. Don’t forget, you’ve quit and are no longer part of this company. If I just call security in this building, they’ll escort you out. If you have any self-respect, walk out yourself, don’t force me to call someone to throw you out," the man said with a malicious smile.
"What are you lingering at the door for? Did you forget what I instructed today?" The manager’s voice came through the door.
The man’s expression toned down when he heard the manager’s voice. He turned and showed a slightly fawning smile to the manager, "Of course, I remember. I just saw someone who’s not supposed to be here, and I was telling him to leave," the man explained.