He Cringed At His Own Words

Shen Xiaosi rapidly moved his hands to take down the keywords from LI Xiuying long list of orders: "I will have all these tasks taken care of today." 

Li Xiuying: "Do not disappoint me." She closed her laptop and put it in her rucksack.

Shen Xiaosi wanted confirmation: "Does that mean I still have my job?"

Li Xiuying: "Yes."

Shen Xiaosi's calm facade broke a little: "Why?" He hadn't completed all the tasks and his ideas were clearly ones that Li Xiuying had already thought of and put into action herself. 

Li Xiuying pulled a white envelope from her bag and handed it to Shen Xiaosi. She then left the office.

He opened the envelope and found a handwritten letter and a check for 2950 Yen; it was his monthly salary.

He unfolded the envelope and read:

[Shen Xiaosi, you have been hired for several reasons:

-Your ability to analyze tasks and prioritize jobs whilst maintaining a good standard of work.