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Word of the "cordial meeting" between Jocelyn and I spread like wildfire, and by the time I went to work the next morning, several people knew about it.

Speaking of which, this is still a favor she did to me.

I usually listen to podcasts on the way to and from get off work, but now I am too busy, and the charging channels are limited, so I need to grasp every minute.But on the way home yesterday, I couldn't hear a single word, and I really didn't know what to do.After thinking about it, what kind of person is Jocelyn, the big boss has spoken, but she dragged me to the reception area, there must be intentions behind it.

Let's look at the company atmosphere that is quietly changing...

This is the intention.

Seeing that everything was going well, I decided to strike while the iron was hot, so I asked Xiao Chen to go up to the [-]th floor and passively give BCG some advice.He is becoming more and more good at this way now. I can often understand three sentences when I say one sentence.

Even so, the burden on my shoulders did not feel a bit lessened.

The shortage of manpower is a fact.This phenomenon did not appear suddenly when the boss left the company. The company expanded too fast, and new territories were expanded one after another. We have not been in Brazil for a long time. Now that the situation is special and disasters are imminent, the boss is still thinking about expanding the American market. .

Enterprises that have survived the cold winter of capital must have not expected the "black swan" that broke out at the end of last year and profoundly affected global development; but for us, HC remains unchanged, and salary adjustments are as usual, so it is said that there is no shortage of people.Several of the candidates interviewed this year are obviously overqualified; originally, our headquarter’s personnel recruitment was aimed at Asia, and since May, occasionally candidates with US work experience can enter the final round from internal referral channels test.

Of course, HR colleagues have to worry about salary negotiations.

I only care about the soldiers and the generals.

Now is no longer the darkest time.Whether there is anything darker than the darkest, I don't know: the one that cannot be predicted is called a "black swan".

i was just wondering...

"No interview? The only thing we have to wait for is the notification?" Lao Huang looked at me confused.

"After all, it's a temporary agent, so it's not a formal appointment." I shrugged, "It's just a word from the big boss."

I was just wondering how Kevin would react to the news.Will his arrogance really restrain himself?Or, can I optimistically wait for his essence of being strong on the outside but capable on the inside?

At Thursday's meeting, the drama began.

I don't know if Jocelyn is watching the excitement or not. The news that Huang Xiuwen will be acting as the director of the Asian department temporarily, she chose to announce it at the meeting with BCG.Because the atmosphere was not right, I had a premonition before she spoke, but until the words fell to the ground, I still couldn't believe it.

Is this killing three birds with one stone, demonstrating to BCG again in disguise?

There are quite a few executives present today. On our side, the COO and CTO are here, and Ms. Pan De is also there. The degree of surprise expressed by each person varies, but it has nothing to do with the fact that they received the wind beforehand.I think there are only a few people who know about this beforehand, it's just that Miss Pan De is better at acting than our COO, and the CTO doesn't bother—or maybe not good at—covering it up.

I have been planning this chess game for a long time, and the expression on my face at this moment is naturally the most suitable expression.

The mask covers most of my face, but the remaining half is enough to explain everything.I pursed my lips tightly and just stared at the table. Anyone who looked at it would know that I was very dissatisfied.

Kevin is quite different. He has always been good at playing the role of a gentleman. At this time, he is personable, like an actor who was nominated for a big hit but missed the trophy in the end and was locked by many cameras.

Scattered congratulations sounded in the empty meeting room, but Sanjay's attitude was the most sincere.

The participants of the two departments, with ulterior motives, had different expressions.

Miss Pender stared at me for a while without noticing.In the eyes of outsiders, it may be quietly reminding me of my gaffe.

What did Kevin think?

Our eyes met inadvertently.He didn't dodge immediately, but nodded slightly with deep meaning.

I was relieved.

got windy.

The resource integration project has completely entered the late stage, and things cannot be hidden. There have been private rumors that the company will be split.This fell into the hands of BCG, and they wished that this matter would become an open secret.

What is "the wheel of history rolling forward"?No one knows better than the Singaporeans who have taken advantage of the momentum. The technical department, which previously showed complete rejection of the giant team model, now has a sky-high attitude.

There is one less person willing to make broken glass and road nails, and now only the Vietnam project team remains.

But I dare not feel grateful for my prior arrangements.One month at the earliest, or less than two months at the latest, as soon as they get all the data, they will soon discover the loopholes in the Vietnam affairs.However, how long this blindfold can last is not entirely up to me...

Facing more and more troubles, Xiao Ding, who listened to my instructions and acted like a chariot here, could only barely maintain his balance.

There was no chance of victory in sight.On the one hand, I was convincing myself to try my best to lose decently, so as to make full preparations for playing the role of the subsidiary's "nail" in the future; on the other hand, I was waiting.

What are you waiting for?

In such a dead end, is there any way out?

After the meeting, Kevin came to me.

His attitude was very reasonable, as if we were some close comrades-in-arms who shared weal and woe, and what happened in the past period was pure fiction.

On the plus side, it's safe to assume that his crackdown on commanding me will be history—history, for now.

If luck is on our side, let alone who the CEO of the subsidiary is, at least it won't be him.And as long as it's not him...

We still have to compete.

"What can I do for you?" I said.I leaned against the glass door of the meeting room, not intending to take a seat, and I even had the intention of opening the door and leaving at any time.

Kevin looked at me: "You look like, um, confused?"

"I'm confused."

"Maybe your direction needs to be adjusted." He pulled away a chair in front of him and asked me to sit down, "If I were you, Yao, the place I want to think about should be this appointment. The boss would pick Xiuwen, why without even asking or hinting beforehand - not because I was confused. We were on the same side."

I didn't refuse, and sat down generously: "Are we on the same side?"

"At least I'm apparently harmless," he added after a pause, "for now."

"Interesting." I looked at him, didn't say much, but looked a little lonely, "I don't see what quality I have to contribute to you."

Kevin shook his head: "No, no, don't say that. As a colleague, I appreciate you very much. It shouldn't be so difficult to understand that I want to become a real co-worker with you."

I remained calm: "What type of co-worker?"

He probably smiled for a moment after listening to me.The mask covered most of Kevin's expression, so it was hard to tell whether those eyes expressed kindness or sarcasm.He went on: "I have a very attractive offer for you. When are you free this week?"

"I'm very busy. As you've probably heard in the last fortnight, Kevin—I've taken over almost all of the projects that Rudra was previously in charge of." I responded with some irony.Anyway, he has been our boss for a while, so he should have a basic awareness of my workload.

Kevin raised his eyebrows slightly, as if he had finally read the true rebellion from my recent conservative and condescending.But he was not angry at my straightforward rejection, and he seemed confident when he said: "You will be interested. My suggestion is that you take the time to talk to me."

I stood up: "Sounds like, you're not going to speak at the company?"

It doesn't matter what kind of bamboo he has in mind, whether the bamboo is loose or loose today, I will break it one by one, if I don't break it one by one to pave the way, I will definitely end up with nowhere to go.

Kevin obviously didn't expect my attitude to be so firm, and he was a little flustered, but he returned to normal immediately, as expected of him.It's just that he also stood up with me, and said earnestly: "Can you allow me a little privacy outside of business?"

I squinted my eyes.What is this new position to talk about for me?

Is he going to quit too?

I couldn't help laughing at my cranky thoughts, stood still, and said as gently as possible: "I'm not saying 'no', Kevin. I'm really very busy, and I'm almost living in the company during this time. All arrangements are full... sorry I can't find time to meet with you."

"I can understand—" Kevin looked at me with a kind of pressure in his eyes, "and you still see Sonia every week. This allows me to see some time management.

I look away.

what happened?Miss Pender told him?

To beat him?Or is there any other possibility?

"Look, I'm not interested in this," Kevin said shortly afterwards, "but it's out of respect for your precious time that I'm respectfully giving you this direct attitude. We both know that our respective With... a few extra missions, whatever promises you get from her, I'd say my invitations are more attractive than that—and, more than just a bait."

This is the first time we've spoken positively about being hired by BCG.

His words were so straightforward that they couldn't be more straightforward: Is this Kevin's sincerity?

Seeing me looking over, Kevin didn't go any further.He seemed to have realized that my attitude was irreversible, but contrary to my estimation, Kevin became more determined.

He still has his gentleman side, he didn't insist on asking me to sit down, he just said: "I have an invitation for you. Find a time to talk to me."

The attitude is quite sincere, and it doesn't care about the past.

I turned off the hidden voice recorder on the key ring after Kevin left the conference room.

This thing finally came in handy.