A sudden cockcrow woke me up from my sleep. My eyes opened in an instant. This cockcrow made me stunned. I seemed to have returned to my hometown, leaving the glorious city, but As I looked around, my heart dropped and I felt regret for a moment.
I still stayed in Shanghai. The rooster's crow gradually became blurred in my memory, as if it had never happened at all. I closed my eyes again, wrapped myself in the quilt, and hid myself. , the sunlight outside the window shines, and a few touches hit my bed, which is very bright.
The mobile phone placed beside the bed vibrated with a deafening alarm sound. I picked up the phone and saw vaguely that it was Chu Yue calling.
"Hello."
My voice is lazy and weak.
"You haven't gotten up yet, Xiangyang? It's already eight or nine o'clock. If you haven't had breakfast at this time, your stomach will hurt."
She persuaded me nicely. I agreed to her, a little perfunctorily. I only listened to half of her instructions, and the other half I was careless, going in one ear and out the other.
"Okay, I'll get up and have breakfast now."
I yawned, sat up from the bed, hung up the phone, got dressed, and cooked a bowl for myself After finishing the gruel in a few sips, I went to the balcony to admire the tall buildings in the distance, as well as the Oriental Pearl Tower, which became gleaming under the care of the sun.
I looked at the time on my watch. Even though I was a jobless person, I still had to rush for time, clutching my watch and doing things that I didn’t even know the meaning of. Time is compressed, reducing the happiness of your life, and then your life is a mess.
It is not worth striving for the so-called fame and fortune, fighting openly and secretly in order to climb to a higher position, and for some rights, you have to learn to be human and worldly.
Can’t you just enjoy the moment? If I were to fight them to the death, I would have sold my belongings and gone on vacation to enjoy the rest of my life.
But I don’t have such strong assets, so I can only live my life, sleep in, look up at the skyscrapers, drink a glass of water, and taste a life without any odor.
I was lying on the guardrail with a potted plant beside me. I had no intention of watering it. Since I was about to leave here, I buried these memories that belonged to me and abandoned them with the rental house. Prepare them for their next owner.
I turned around and stared blankly at the furniture in the living room. There were only a handful of pieces that could be taken away. Maybe this time my luggage was very small, so it would be easy to move it back to Suzhou. The days can be extended to one or two days.
If there are no mistakes or accidents, I can return to Suzhou tomorrow.
I walked out of the door, with the sun on my back, and walked towards the company.
I don’t want to waste money on taking a taxi. Anyway, I have resigned. TimeThere is no need to rush, just walk slowly, see the scenery along the way that you have missed, listen to the chirping of birds, enjoy the fragrance of flowers and plants, the cars passing by on the road, blowing gusts of wind, and the whistling sound in my ears.
After passing several traffic lights, I walked downstairs to the company. The open-air parking lot was already packed. The water in the small fountain in the center was still so clear. Even if I wanted to leave, I would not stop. action on.
I raised my head and looked at the not-so-high office building, a place full of memories. Bits and pieces of the past gradually emerged. That glass door was the place where I had entered and exited countless times.
My sudden feelings cannot change my determination to resign. No one can shake or stop me.
My footsteps stopped at the bottom of the door step. When I once again faced my colleagues who had worked overtime with me at work, I felt a little bit unbearable. It was very painful to say goodbye. We cannot face things with a smile, nor can we calm down our emotions.
When relatives and friends leave, our hearts will feel a huge loss. Sometimes the extreme emotions are beyond the control of people. It is not so much that they are uncontrollable, but they have taken root and it will hurt to pull them out. , the stubbornness will continue to spread.
No matter what we do, everything is wrong, and no matter how we judge, it is wrong. We always stand on the opposite side of what is right. If what others say is right, what we say will also be the same. There is no such thing as right in the world. Right and wrong are just the meanings imposed by people.
Just like smoking a cigarette can relieve your mood. You think it is right, but in the eyes of environmentalists, you are polluting nature and emitting carbon monoxide. They will protest and boycott you. , or even slander you. In their eyes, it is wrong for you to smoke.
They claim to be the commanding heights of morality. We are blinded by the sun and cannot see their faces clearly. We only know that there are sharp swords that can "judge right from wrong" and give us the correct answer to our mistakes. The label will bury us.
So I learned to be patient, learned to flatter, and put on a smile to cater to their so-called justice.
I walked into the company. When I pushed open the glass door on the sixth floor, the familiar faces made my heart tremble. A young man with glasses took over, and even Yu Qing's position changed.
In the vicissitudes of life, I have become a useless person. The company has already found a replacement for me, just like a rose. After the blooming season, no one will buy flowers anymore and will choose them. Flowers that are in full bloom at the moment.
As soon as the bright color passed, it faded from sight.
I froze on the spot, looking around at them. At this moment, Li Ping stuck his head out. The moment he saw me, he couldn't wait to get up and walk towards me.
"Xiang Yang, you are finally back."
Li Ping was a little reluctant, even sad, and walked toI hugged him in front of me, and after letting go, he deliberately lowered his voice and said again: "Why do you want to resign? Lao Yu told me that the Jiangnan Dream plan was made by you. It was obviously done so well and achieved great success. A perfect model for the company, a 100% chance of promotion, a great opportunity."
He felt sorry for me, but I didn't care. I patted him on the shoulder and said, "I'm sorry for resigning. I have made up my mind. Instead of competing for the fame and fortune of the company and getting countless money, I would rather go home and sleep comfortably with my wife in my arms. I have a woman who loves you, cares for you and understands you. I don’t want this world for me. " < /p>
Li Ping and I walked to the coffee machine, each had a cup, and leaned against the wall next to the coffee machine, slowly drinking coffee and chatting.
"You are too persistent. Obviously, in a place like Shanghai where every inch of land is at a premium, outsiders have to struggle to get a job. There are two ways to get a job like ours. One is to go The second is to rely on academic qualifications. You are not aware of the recent social trends. College students have become cheap. How can they be as in-demand as when we graduated from college? Now all postgraduate and doctoral students are in demand, just like a hot potato. Throw them away. It's a pity that I'm afraid it will get hot after eating it."
Li Ping took a sip of coffee as he spoke. I held the coffee and felt the heat of the coffee through the paper cup, warming the palm of my hand. I said: " So what, I can leave if I want. There is no point in staying here. Life is not just about work, sleep and eating. We must be full of passion and love for life. Work will make people insensitive, but loving life will not Yes, like a ray of sunshine in the morning, gentle and warm."
"Well... it makes sense, but only people like you can do it. I am born with it. As a working man, I can only live here for the rest of my life. Lao Huang knows about you, but he didn't say it clearly. Did you look at the banner in front of him at the celebration party held for Yu Qing a few days ago? "
Li. Ping pointed at the white wall opposite the office area. There was indeed a banner hanging on it, which was very conspicuous.
"Lao Yu was promoted by the superiors, promoted to two positions in a row, and became the deputy general manager. He is no longer someone I can climb up to. Even if we have some friendship, I must be more reserved and not cause him any trouble. His office is not on this floor. His office is a few floors up. Since he took over our front-line planning team, no one can be lazy and fish. There is a dead silence. If you are still here, you may add Let's have some laughter."
Li Ping didn't have any more emotions in it, but he kept staring at the banner with envy. He said: "Lao Yu's position is mine. This ordinary migrant worker has spent his whole life reaching a height, and he was promoted just by your plan. I envy him very much, and he actually met a good fate. I am a kind-hearted person, even if I am envious, I will not It's too public, just bury it in your heart. Actually... Thanks to you, Lao Yu appointed me as the deputy team leader. This can be regarded as the first step I have taken in many years.When a person achieves enlightenment, a chicken or a dog ascends to heaven. This is really an appropriate word to describe Lao Yu and you. "
Li Ping smiled, drank all the coffee in the paper cup, threw it in the trash can, stretched his waist, and said: "From now on, please be more respectful when you see Lao Huang. , you can't joke in front of him or say bad things behind his back. He has now reached the upper echelons of the company and has become the vice general manager, or vice president for short. Think about it again and don't resign. With Lao Huang as your backer, your future will be better. It's bright. "
Li Ping went straight back to his job and worked hard. The advice he just gave was as blank as if he had never said it before.
I shook my head with a smile. I shook my head and did not take Li Ping's words to heart. I yearn for a simple and comfortable life more than the intrigues in the workplace. My heart is hardened. I am determined to resign today.
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I threw away the paper cup and walked towards the personnel department. After completing the formalities, I picked up the cardboard box that had been sorted for me in the corner and left. When I came out and passed by Li Ping, I didn't look at him. Instead, his eyes lingered on me, and then he sighed.
Suddenly, I stopped at the door. The glass door slowly opened, and Huang Wentong, dressed very formally, walked in followed by two intern secretaries. The moment I met his eyes, I felt awkward.
I held the cardboard box and walked towards it. He crossed to the right and wanted to hurry up and leave the company, but Huang Wentong signaled to his secretary to stop me. I was startled and looked at him, confused.
"Xiang Yang, since you have made up your mind. I can’t say anything. My mistake ultimately resulted in the loss of talent. This was a big mistake for the company. I feel very guilty these days. I will always remember your contribution to the company. "
He said with some regret and held my hand. I responded humbly: "Mr. Huang, you are too polite. I was cultivated by you. At some level, I need to call you." Teacher, since students want to pursue freedom, they will jump off the cliff no matter how high it is. "
"What an appropriate metaphor. It's not convenient to talk here. Why don't we go to the rooftop to chat? "
Faced with the invitation issued by Huang Wentong, I readily agreed and went to the balcony alone with him. Together with him, I looked at the tall buildings not far away. From here, I could see the blue sky and the sky. There is a low-rise house, which is very free and refreshing.
He started smoking. Since he changed his identity, he abandoned Hongta Mountain and started smoking Zhonghua.
I also smoked. A cigarette of my own. This is my first cigarette since I came to Shanghai.
“Shanghai’s construction has undergone tremendous changes in recent years. High-rise buildings seem to be rising in an instant, and they are brilliant. I can't get any more gold. "
He sighed with emotion. I was deeply affected by his words. It was indeed very vicissitudes of life. The familiar feeling disappeared all of a sudden, just like a restaurant I often go to.My son, after a few days away, he changed his appearance.
Thinking back to the time when Gu Wei and I came to Shanghai, the changes were not as drastic and exaggerated as they are now.
He and I just stood and looked at the city. After the cigarette burned out, he and I didn’t say anything. We coughed a few times, then leaned over to pick up the cardboard box and walked toward the door. , when passing by him, he whispered: "Take good care of Yu Qing, he is also your student, don't get lost for the so-called rights, otherwise you will lose miserably."
said After that, I left here without looking back. After leaving the company, the contents of the cardboard box seemed to be no longer important, so I simply threw them beside the trash can on the roadside.
Wandering along the street, looking around, I didn’t know what I was looking for or what I was doing. I just wanted to walk aimlessly and walked to the Gu Ming restaurant I had frequented before. At the milk tea shop, I was stunned for a moment, recalling the last time I met Qiu Hui at this place.
In the parking space on the side of the road, a red Ferrari 296Gtb stood out from the crowd. Looking down, the familiar license plate number, yes, it was her car.
I walked to the Ferrari 296Gtb, leaned against the light pole, held a lollipop in my mouth, and looked at the Guming milk tea shop, searching for the figures coming in and out. I was waiting for her, Although I felt very uncomfortable, basking in the sun outside, my feet seemed to be firmly fixed by something and I couldn't move them.
After a while, Qiu Hui was wearing sunglasses and a black windbreaker. Under the windbreaker was a white shirt that showed her identity. She had a delicate pen inserted upside down in the pocket on her left chest. She carried a bag of milk tea and walked straight towards here.
She didn't notice my arrival until she took out her car keys. She was stunned for a moment, then took off her sunglasses and looked at me doubtfully, "If you don't stay in Suzhou, why are you running back to Shanghai? Could it be you?" Did you let Chu Yue down?"
I smiled and shook my head, "No, I just went back to Shanghai to go through the resignation procedures, and I packed up my things and moved to Suzhou."
"Oh."
She responded, pressed the remote control on the car key, the car lights flashed twice, and there was only a click. The passenger door lock opened, and she and I sat down in unison. After getting in the car, she didn't rush me this time or say anything. She put the milk tea in the groove, fastened her seat belt and started to reverse the car. < /p>
"Besides moving your luggage and resigning, don't you have any itinerary when you return to Shanghai?"
She asked, and I picked up the phone she put on my passenger seat without any distractions. He flipped through a stack of stapled documents and said, "I took advantage of my free time in Shanghai these days to accompany you to complete the agreement to find your childhood. Otherwise, I will be there in a few days."I'm going back to Suzhou. I don't know if we can meet again in the future. I don't want to be someone who doesn't keep his word. "
She raised the corners of her mouth slightly and sped up the car. The passing wind blew her hair flowing. The sun was a bit dazzling. She put on her sunglasses again. When she stopped at the traffic light, the surrounding people were surrounded by people. The vehicle enveloped us, but there was still a gap.
I flipped through the document at random, and when I turned to the second page, I was stunned. There were four big characters on the top, Nancheng Group.
I was startled, and my eyes moved downwards unconsciously. The chairman of Nancheng Group, Qiu Hui, also attached a six-inch photo of her. , I was shocked when I saw that the beautiful woman next to me was actually the chairman of my former competing company.
I turned to another page, and it was her own plan, mainly for Weixing Group. Deputy General Manager Yu Qing’s Jiangnan Dream plan. The success of this plan caught her attention. She was very impressed by such an incomparable idea and unique creativity. I flipped through the following pages like crazy, and it was Qiu Hui
If this plan is fully implemented, it will be a devastating blow to Weixing. There is a traitor in Weixing. Qiu Hui uses internal agents to carry the traitor. All the identity information of Weixing's customers, as well as product introductions, as well as the future plans formulated by the top management, all defected to Nancheng.
The identity of the traitor makes me shudder. It is not something Huang Wentong and I can stop. The traitor is. He is a member of Weixing's board of directors and holds 34% of the shares. His defection will be a complete disaster for Weixing.
I just sighed, this is God's will. As an employee who has resigned, I don’t dare to get involved in this muddy water. Staying out of it is my best choice. Weixing’s bankruptcy is necessary.
It is too rotten. I am no longer a Weixing person. Why should I worry?
I closed the document and threw it into the back seat. Qiu Hui looked in the rearview mirror and asked, "What? Are you impressed by my plan? Actually, I'm curious, what exactly do you do? I saw you go out early and come back late every day, you were as tired as a dog, and you were dressed in professional attire, so I just needed to get you a briefcase. "
She smiled and I scratched my head. Although I was a little surprised, I had to be honest and said, "I am from Weixing Group, the founder of Jiangnan Dream Project. It is not Yu Qing, but me. It’s just that this plan was written after I left Shanghai. At that time, I was no longer a member of Weixing. This plan was treated as a parting gift from me and was given to my brother Yu Qing to take back with him. It was not made public to anyone in Weixing. , there are only three people who know the initiator. "
I looked at her. She was very calm. I couldn't tell how surprised she was. She just stopped talking.
After a while, after passing two traffic lights, she Sighing, he looked very regretful and said, "I never thought that my hateful neighbor, who often fights and quarrels with each other, would be here."Of course he will be my competitor. I have been in power in Nancheng for so long, and I finally met an opponent that interested me. I thought that Yu Qing, who I met for the first time at the wedding, was a talented person, but I didn't expect that the instigator behind it would be drinking. You were so drunk that you committed suicide by jumping into the Suzhou River.
I smiled and said with a grin: "You too, a difficult opponent. You made me work overtime in the company every day to catch up on the task progress. It was because you cheered up our senior management. Even we were disturbed by the noise. ”
I held a lollipop in my mouth, gave her one, and stuffed it into the pocket of my windbreaker. After driving a little further, a building suddenly appeared in front of me. I looked up and saw Nancheng. The group's trademark and name were hanging, which surprised me. This was her company. As the chairman, one person was in charge.
I envied her life and understood the creation of such a palace of brilliant achievements. How bitter it is. At her current age, it is impossible to own such a commercial building. There is only one possibility. She is a rich second generation who works hard and is the founder of Nancheng Group. He is probably hers. Father.
I also know a little bit about it, but her name does not match her father’s surname. His father’s surname is Qiu, and her surname is Bai...
Thoughts I was stunned here. The word Shirai might be a pseudonym, but Qiu Hui was her real name.
The car drove into the perimeter and went straight to the underground parking lot...