Dragging Others Down

Jiang Fan woke up early with two black circles under his eyes. He had originally planned to stay up until around 12 a.m., but Tang Wan kept him up until 11 p.m. He didn't know where she got her energy from. Jiang Fan, who had slept for less than two hours, was too exhausted to cook. He knocked on Tang Wan's door, but there was no response. When he pushed the door open, he found that Tang Wan had already left for work. With a puzzled look at her phone on the bedside table, Jiang Fan turned around, grabbed his clothes, and ran out.

It was almost nine o'clock.

He realized he had slept for four hours, not two.

He decided to take a luxurious taxi to work, but no matter what, he was still late. The attendance punching time at Glory Group was 8:50 a.m. When he got out of the taxi, he saw that Su Qing's Raptor was already parked at the company's main entrance, which gave him some reassurance. He started running as fast as he could. When he saw Su, the CEO, standing at the door with her arms crossed, wearing a pencil skirt, Jiang Fan felt desperate.

"Sorry, Su, I overslept."

Su Qing glanced at the folder in Jiang Fan's hand and her expression softened a bit.

"Did you stay up all night reading materials? Or was it because of traffic? You could have given me a reason that makes me feel like you're working hard, and you might have even gotten a bonus."

Jiang Fan scratched his head and said awkwardly,

"There's no reason. I just overslept. Su has already promised me a bonus. I should be honest. My dad always taught me that."

"Unfortunately, your honesty didn't impress me. You're an hour and a half late, so you'll work an hour and a half overtime tonight. It's Tuesday today. I hope you can make me walk out of the office with a smile on Thursday morning."

"Alright, Su, can I go upstairs now?"

Jiang Fan quickly rushed into the elevator without even noticing who was inside. When he reached the 11th floor and got out of the elevator, he saw Chen Yi drinking coffee in the corridor. Chen Yi looked at Jiang Fan with his head tilted, and Jiang Fan did the same.

"Is there a problem?"

"Fan, did you take the executive elevator?"

Perhaps Jiang Fan spoke too quickly. Hearing Chen Yi's words, he turned around and realized it wasn't the elevator he took yesterday. Then he grabbed Chen Yi and strode towards the General Department, saying as they walked,

"Never mind where I came from. Can you find someone who can do 3D modeling? I have a sketch here. Ask him to help with it. And today, I need you to visit some reputable decoration companies, ask them about their demand for building materials and what the homeowners in our new area can afford for decoration materials. Remember to keep the receipts for reimbursement from the finance department later. Treat yourself to some good food."

As he spoke, Jiang Fan handed the folder to Chen Yi and continued,

"There's a rough plan inside. I need you to give me the information you gather tonight. If the proposal is successful, you should get a bonus of around 20,000 yuan. Hurry back and forth. I need to find Yang."

Without giving Chen Yi a chance to respond, Jiang Fan took off running, leaving Chen Yi standing there, stunned. Chen Yi gradually realized that he didn't enjoy a comfortable and leisurely job. Whether it's a busy day or a leisurely day, he still has to get up early for work. He saw this as an opportunity.

Chen Yi went to work, and when Jiang Fan entered the General Department, he immediately felt unfriendly glances from everyone. Chen Yi's kind reminder yesterday had come true. The rules of the General Department had been broken. These people didn't like being busy, and they didn't want to see others busy.

Ignoring those people, Jiang Fan never cared about how others perceived him. He didn't live for others. Carrying the documents in his hand, he entered Yang Jin's private office, and one gaze became even sharper.

When he entered the office, Yang Lan was on the phone, and from the conversation, it seemed like she was talking to a school teacher. Jiang Fan was slightly taken aback. Looking at Yang Lan, who appeared to be around thirty years old, he wondered if her child was already in school.

Yang Lan put down the phone and smiled at Jiang Fan with a frown.

"Jiang Fan, it's not a good habit to be late on the second day of work. In the morning, Su specifically came to the General Department to look for you. I said I asked you to buy some things. Don't let the cat out of the bag."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Fan's face fell, and he sat opposite Yang Lan, looking miserable and sighing,

"My Yang, I've let down your kindness. I was caught by Su at the company entrance and confessed. It's over! My tardiness has implicated you."

Yang Lan was slightly taken aback, then stood up and used her white finger to tap Jiang Fan's forehead, saying with a bitter smile,

"You, why can't you be more cunning? Xiao Fan, I heard that Su gave you the task that made the Planning Department fail completely?"

"Yeah, Su said it's also within the responsibility of the General Department. I impulsively took on this task at that time. When I was reading the materials last night, I realized I was being overly ambitious. I can't complete this plan alone. I asked Chen Yi to handle some trivial matters. Can the expenses for this task be reimbursed by the finance department?"

"If it's within reason, it's possible."

"That's good. Here's my simple plan from yesterday night. I hope you can take a look at it when you have time and guide me, a newbie. It can also be considered a task completed together by our General Department. As a new member, it's not appropriate for me to act beyond my position. If I want to stay in the company and continue working in the General Department, I need your protection, Yang."

Jiang Fan appeared humble. He did what he thought he should do. Even though this was a task assigned to him by Su Qing, he was currently working in the General Department. He couldn't make his direct supervisor look bad or show any actions that threatened her position.

Yang Jin didn't hurry to touch the documents on the desk. She leaned forward slightly, and her ample bosom rested on the table. However, Jiang Fan kept his head down, looking at his toes. It's improper to look. Moreover, he couldn't show too much sharpness in front of a woman like Yang Jin. She had seen everything at her age, and it was impossible for her to be just a pretty face sitting as the supervisor of several departments, unless you wanted to conquer her. But Jiang Fan didn't have that thought. Now he just wanted to earn money.

"You want to drag me into this? Jiang Fan, you want someone to help you share the responsibility? Chen Yi's qualifications aren't enough, so you chose me? Or do you feel the dissatisfaction of other staff in the General Department towards you?"

Jiang Fan lifted his head and smiled.

"Yang, if the plan is successful, the bonus is very lucrative, beyond your imagination."

Yang Jin nodded slightly with a smile.

"I know the bonus is lucrative, and I also know what the difficult problem is that made the Planning Department fail completely. They just do their job for the salary. They don't care about the company's losses and profits. If Su wants to get a sincere plan, she needs to spend a lot of money. Now I want to know how confident you are that you can succeed."

"Hundred percent."

Jiang Fan smiled brightly, without any tension or embarrassment of being caught. This confidence surprised Yang Jin. She didn't appreciate it too much and just thought this young man was too self-assured. Of course, she still didn't reject Jiang Fan's kindness.

"If you have any questions, you can come to me at any time. If you need any help, you can also come to me to apply. You've already acted without permission, and I can't be too petty to make things difficult for you to show off my authority as a small supervisor. You were late for an hour and a half, so stay for overtime tonight. Since Chen Yi has already been persuaded by you, he should also stay. I'll keep an eye on you. Go and get busy."

Jiang Fan stood up, bowed to Yang Jin to thank her, and when he opened the office door, Yang Jin suddenly shouted loudly.

"Jiang Fan, just do what you should do and don't bother with others."

"Got it, Yang."

After Jiang Fan left, Yang Jin picked up the file folder and whispered,

"What a cunning kid."