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This battle between the enemy in the dark and me in the light continued until night.The meeting ended at [-]:[-], and the BCG staff wanted to hold a summary meeting. The big boss left us to drink coffee in the meeting room, and waited for them to finish their work and have dinner together.The eldest was in a hurry to see the second daughter's performance, but he slipped away as soon as the meeting was over, and it was only Lao Huang and I who were left to support the scene.

Naturally, I immediately changed the shopping bag on my body.

Without the presence of outsiders, the confrontation between the two project teams became even more apparent.We were originally a department, and we were going to die. The boss used to report to Kevin's predecessor—this is a bit like the relationship between me and Huang. Although we are equal in theory, he reported to the boss, and the boss and I directly Report to the big boss, if it is not because there is no business competition, I am afraid that Lao Huang and I will not get along very well.Later, because the business of the project team was outstanding, and with the development of the company, the workload of the department also increased suddenly. We set up a separate department. The original head was promoted to the group, and Kevin was newly recruited.Although he was an airborne soldier, he didn't know what was going on. He forcibly inherited the original awkward departmental relationship. personally.Lao Huang and I privately think that he is a direct descendant of the group, but we have never said this out of our mouths, it is just mutual understanding.

Sanjay's keyboard was pounding loudly.Kevin was drinking the cold brew, half of the gentle dial of IWC was exposed from the cuff, and his posture was extremely burnt.If it is possible, I really want to directly express the big eyes in my heart.Lao Huang chatted with Kevin one after another. They spoke Singaporean English very fast and had a lot of local vocabulary. I couldn't understand it [-]% of the time, but both of them were eccentric.The confrontation between the two of them always reminded me of Singapore being expelled from the Federation of Malaya. It is hard to tell who took advantage of whom, and who secretly suffered a big loss: Kevin happened to be a Malay.

It’s not that I don’t want to say something to run and run them in this rare time. This email hasn’t been answered for a day, and it’s like moving in a nest of rabbits in the mailbox, jumping out one by one, never expecting to get it A moment of peace.After a busy day today, there are piles of mails that need to be processed, especially in South America. Because of the time difference, the evening is the peak time for mails-yes, there are rabbits in the pampas grassland at night.This kind of rabbit has no special features, it just makes you uncomfortable.

The big boss came back and led us downstairs.Thank goodness he changed into a T-shirt, although it wasn't fashionable, but at least it was a dark color, so it wouldn't be so eye-catching at night.

There were two cars waiting in the parking lot.Kevin was obviously happy to take a ride with the BCG guys, I was happy to be quiet, poor Sanjay, just being stuffed into our car.He consciously went to the co-pilot and did not sit with Lao Huang; I sat in the last row with the big boss, and I reported work to him in a low voice with my tablet.The company is less than 10 minutes' drive from Marina Bay, but the big boss is a workaholic, and we all follow him with our tablets when he runs.

Jocelyn followed the car to the restaurant and left after doing some things. Before leaving, she asked me to take care of her.The big boss was not surprised by this, and just said: "Just swipe your card! It's okay."

what can I say?That's the big boss, and I can only laugh along with him.I'm afraid it's hard for him to understand my situation. When his secretary, female, left, I, who was asked to meet me, was also a female, rushing around, ordering food, returning drinks, and calling cars for everyone. This division of labor arrangement It will inevitably make people feel uncomfortable.But tonight is different after all: the boss is not here today, so I have to be the overlord.

Kevin ordered the wine in a dignified manner, Mouton 2000, the choice of Shaobao, as expected of him.I sit on the left side of the big boss, almost out of the conversation - no way, Jocelyn is gone, sometimes I have to play the memo of the big boss.This is a good errand, and it is easy to earn impression points. Generally, the substitute position is not my turn, and Kevin or the boss will take it.

I hardly dared to eat it.What Lao Huang said was right, this group of people seemed to be too consultative after a little contact, and the level of attention might only be comparable to that of the front desks of investment banks.The big boss is cheerful like a little old man, just listening to the jokes of Kevin and the two men in suits from BCG; and I concentrate on understanding the jokes, ensuring that I can give advice to the big boss in time when the reflex arc is a little longer.Lao Huang occasionally said a few words, but he couldn't control the situation. He was a technical background and had never worked in the front office. It was difficult to compare with Kevin in this respect.

Miss Pender seldom spoke, and always had a smile on her face.But her expression is different from our kind-faced big boss. The big boss is a business genius. He may be thinking about something at the moment, so I have to listen to every sentence for him because I am an ear; Miss Pan De She obviously enjoyed it, but she seemed to know how to measure it, showing concentration and appreciation on the one hand, and she didn't leave the stage herself, making jokes with those present.

The faces of two very different superiors.

"You know," the big boss said suddenly, and at some point, his wandering mind had come to an end, "Yao completed his studies in the East of the United States just like you."

Her interest was spot on.Miss Pan De raised her eyebrows slightly: "Which state were you in at that time?"

I didn't expect that the big boss would take the initiative to help me find topics.

"In Massachusetts," I replied a little slowly, but in order not to be indifferent, I added hastily, "in western Massachusetts."

Her smile deepened: "My BA and PhD in Boston."

"It takes three or four hours to drive to Boston from my undergraduate school." I deliberately paused, "I also studied in Boston, what a coincidence."

"Is it in the city?"

"No, across the Charles River."

She blinked: "We may have met."

"It's possible." I smiled back at her.

I really didn't expect to win a round here!Ms. Pender and I exchanged signs, and Kevin's mood was different now—Kevin saw the situation out of control, pretended to cover it up, and checked his IWC watch frequently.I took a sip of my drink and told the cannibal joke: "Two cannibals went to work at IBM..."

The man in the BCG suit is very face-saving, and he immediately started laughing after hearing the beginning.This is already an old-fashioned joke, but everyone in BCG praised it. How can Kevin, who has been leading the topic, be willing to be lonely?So he laughed too.Lao Huang didn't make a sound, just kept smiling, and gave me face.I didn't laugh with them, and I didn't go on.

The big boss said, "Tell me about it."

"Two cannibals went to work at IBM. The boss said to them, 'You must not eat people in the company, or I will fire you immediately.' After three months of this, all was well, and suddenly one day, the boss called them I went to the office and yelled and said, 'I told you not to eat people! You violated the rules and you won't come to work tomorrow!'" I paused and continued, "The two cannibals packed up and left immediately. Before leaving, one could not help complaining to the other, 'How many times have I told you not to eat people who work, we used to eat a department manager every day, nothing happened, yesterday you ate a cleaner, immediately It was discovered!'"

The big boss laughed out loud, and asked, "Is this a cannibal joke or an IBM joke?"

"All." I thought to myself, this is a joke of the department manager.

"Tell me one more time."

I looked at Kevin, smiled and said, "Question: When a cannibal eats a clown, what will he say?"

"Say what?" The big boss was very supportive.

"The answer was, 'That's fun to eat.'"

Old Huang was the first to laugh.

The big boss frowned and rubbed his arms: "Why is it so cold?" Then he laughed too.When the boss smiled, Kevin could only laugh too. I didn’t mention how enjoyable it was, but I didn’t show it. I quietly watched Kevin sulk and couldn’t catch the opportunity to get back on the scene.He certainly didn't expect that I dared to tell jokes and arrange him, so he might be going crazy right now.Just looking at his handsome face, I didn't make it clear, he was too embarrassed to argue with me.

The boss said that there was still work to be done, and the dinner ended early. People from BCG invited us to have a drink in the executive lounge of their hotel, Kevin immediately agreed, I was a little hesitant, it is impossible not to go, but there will be a meeting with South America later, and the liver is abused here Not a good choice.Lao Huang saw my hesitation and immediately responded.I looked at him gratefully, grandson's critical moment is really interesting.

"Yao and I are having a cup of coffee nearby." Miss Pande said, "You boys, relax and put the wine on your bill." After she finished speaking, she turned to look at me again, and said, "Would you like to reward me? ?”

"Ah, of course." I agreed when I came back to my senses.

Miss Pender was standing at the door waiting for me to pay.I haven't finished the wine opened today. When I sign the wine list, I always feel that someone is watching me.Looking up, Miss Pan De was looking at me in the distance. Seeing me looking over, she smiled and waved her hand lightly.I suddenly felt hot, such a terrible affinity, I almost forgot how many levels there were between us.

Ya must have seen that there is a conflict between us and Kevin, let's see who can get around who.

We walked along the Singapore River to the north bank.She said she was drinking coffee, but she didn't seem to be so attached to coffee itself, she just wanted to breathe fresh air outside.I also saw the same thing, and thought it would be nice to just walk for a while, but Miss Pender was wearing high heels after all, and I couldn't give her a bad impression, so I was actually heading for the cafe while leading the way.

"Is your base not in Singapore?" I asked her.

"I'm from the Singapore office. Xinhe Yimin's base is in Greater China, so they live in a hotel." Her pronunciation is very good, especially the word "Xin". I didn't expect her to be able to speak so well, "but at least it is The best hotel in Singapore. Considering the current situation, I don't think they are being treated badly."

"It's easy to forget where you are when you stay in a hotel."

"You're right." There were more and more pedestrians on the road. Before putting on the mask, Miss Pande didn't forget to give me a smile. "So this year is very special. For example, I don't have to go on a business trip, and I can live in my own home."

The topic is getting more and more personal.I also hoped that she would reveal more information, so that I would be able to deal with the boss tomorrow, so I nodded and said: "Speaking of which, we were very close to you before the company moved the building, maybe we also met before. Come over, which nearby breakfast shop should I buy?"

"We did," said Miss Pender. "You don't seem to remember."