Chapter 11: Friendship

  "By the way, have you settled the expenses for the last reception with Li Manager from Hong Xi?" Sun Piaoyun thought of another thing and asked Qin Liang in a low voice.

  At this time, there were only the two of them in the small office, which was separated from the conference room and far away from other office areas. After closing the door, it was very closed and soundproof, making it suitable for discussing such matters.

  "Don't worry, Sister Sun. It will be ready by next Monday or Tuesday at the latest... at least that's the number I saw. Should I bring it to your place when you see me or put it in a supermarket storage locker?" Qin Liang stretched out three fingers and asked Sun Piaoyun.

  "Never mind, no need to bother. Don't you trust me? I'll come over again next week, let's just leave it here." Sun Piaoyun and Qin Liang made an appointment.

  "Alright, at that time you can announce Xiaoyi's promotion together." Qin Liang smiled and nodded.

  ……

  Yang Bin did not know his fate had just been decided by a few words in Qin Liang's office.

  Just a non-staff member and a temporary worker, whether to stay or leave is just a matter of one sentence from the superior.

  In the afternoon, Qin Liang assigned a large amount of work to Yang Bin: because Yang Bin's quarterly task completion rate was the lowest, and he was late for the morning meeting, so he was punished to clean the entire office of Project Group 3 by himself. Of course, this also included tasks such as replacing the water bucket, wiping everyone's desks, wiping window glass, and cleaning toilet bowls.

  Normally, these tasks are rotated weekly and at least three people do them together. Qin Liang probably thought that Yang Bin would be fired next week, so he wanted to make the most of his remaining value, which was also a punishment for his bad attitude today.

  Of course, this was also Zhou Xiaoyi's idea. Yang Bin had scolded her several times with ugly words like "cheap person" and "get out", making her very annoyed and unhappy with him now.

  She had originally felt a bit guilty towards him, after all the four years of affection between them, he had always taken care of her meticulously, spoiled her and indulged her... but his cold eyes, ferocity and scolding over the past week made her internal guilt turn into irritation and disgust.

  In Zhou Xiao Yi's view, Yang Bin has completely exposed his 'ugly' side. She even feels a few points of celebration in her heart... Fortunately, she didn't marry him, otherwise, she would regret it too late. Of course, she wouldn't reflect on her own actions and how much harm she caused to Yang Bin.

  ……

  "Let me help you." Zheng Ying walked over and picked up a rag to help Yang Bin wipe the table.

  "Zheng Jie, don't..." Yang Bin waved his hand at Zheng Ying. At this time, she took the initiative to get close to him. If Qin Liang saw it, he would definitely hold a grudge against her. He should take responsibility for his own affairs and not implicate her unnecessarily.

  "He wants to force you out, don't fall into his trap. I know you want to develop within the system, but once you leave, it's hard to get back in. Bear with him for a while, when the fourth project group is established, the bureau should adjust personnel for each project group. At that time, I'll find someone to help you switch to another project group. I have high hopes for you, with your efforts and work ability, no matter who you're under, there will definitely be someone who appreciates you." Zheng Ying wiped her hands with a towel and softly advised Yang Bin for a few sentences.

  She usually doesn't ask for progress and will not participate in the struggle between colleagues, but Qin Liang's behavior today really makes her look down. She also saw that Yang Bin has been enduring, very hard to endure, and she is worried that he will burst out of endurance.

  "I know. Thank you, Sister Zheng." Yang Bin nodded at Zheng Wei.

  When a person is proud, he cannot know who is truly good to him. It is only when he falls that he will know. This kind of friendship is the most precious in life.

  "Little Zheng! Come here for a moment! I have something to talk to you about!" Qin Liang, who had just walked out of the office, obviously saw Zheng Ying talking to Yang Bin, and shouted at her with an iron face.

  "Alas..." Zheng Ying sighed and, after softly advising Yang Bin a few words, put down the rag in her hand and walked towards Qin Liang's office.

  Suddenly, a reprimand and an excuse came from the office, seemingly Qin Liang was blaming Zheng Ying for something she was doing with a business plan.

  Yang Bin stared coldly in the direction of the office, his two fists clenched with a crackling sound.

  ……

  After Sun Piaoyun finished listening to the project team members' presentations in the morning, she left. In the afternoon, the office became lively. Except for Yang Bin who was still cleaning the toilet bowl, everyone else gathered in the large office outside to discuss Tang Ying's concert tonight.

  Although the project team worked overtime on Saturday, they could rest on Sunday, so Saturday afternoon was the happiest time for the project team members.

  Qin Liang saw Yang Bin sweeping the toilet and washing the toilet bowl, his mood suddenly became much better. He didn't stay in his own small office anymore, but came to the large office outside to join the chat of the project team members.

  "Director Qin, you had Ajie over for dinner yesterday, so it shouldn't be long before you have Tang Ying over too, right? When the time comes, can you help us get a few autographs?" asked a sycophantic staff member named Shen.

  The full name of the surnamed Shen staff member is Shen Guoqiang, one of the eight people in Yang Bin's batch, two years older than Yang Bin and the same age as Qin Liang. In recent months, Shen Guoqiang has been close to Qin Liang and has gained his appreciation, and is considered one of Qin Liang's trusted confidants for his future cultivation.

  It was just that Qin Liang's tone was too light, and the matter of turning positive next Monday seemed hopeless. Shen Guoqiang felt a little disappointed in his heart, but he didn't show it on his face.

  He thinks that as long as he continues to maintain a good relationship with Qin Liang, when the project team expands again in the future, he will still have opportunities.

  "Qin General" is the private title of respect for Qin Liang by these so-called project team staff members. Qin Liang was just a clerk, without any official position. They couldn't call him Director Qin or Bureau Chief Qin, let alone Clerk Qin. As for being called "Qin Supervisor", Qin Liang had never been very satisfied with that either.

  It was unclear which time someone called him "General Qin", seeing that he was very pleased, the others also followed suit.

  "That's definitely possible, who is Ajie? Tang Ying's assistant! Do you think whoever wants to see her can just see her? At that time, I will definitely help you get Tang Ying's autograph, one for each of you." Qin Liang had a smug expression.

  "I heard that Ajie is just a peripheral staff member of Tang Ying, and can't even be considered an assistant. Tang Ying's real assistant is Li Tianzhen. It's easy to see Ajie, but it's not easy to see Li Tianzhen. If you can't see Li Tianzhen, then forget about getting in touch with Tang Ying...". Zheng Ying, who was modifying the manuscript on her computer, inserted a few sentences very inappropriately.

  Zheng Ying used to work as a non-staff writer in the Propaganda Department of Yunxi District Committee, and had some dealings with performing artists. Plus, being a relatively gossipy person, she naturally knew more about what was going on here than others in the office.

  Qin Liang's face suddenly looked ugly... Qin, I just gloated in front of my subordinates, Zheng Ying, are you publicly slapping me in the face? Do you also want to roll with Yang Bin together?

  "Zheng Ying, what do you know? It's easy to see A Jie? Don't be ridiculous! Why don't you try asking A Jie out for dinner tonight?" Zhou Xiao Yi had also been in a bad mood these past few days and seeing Qin Liang being publicly humiliated, she hastily stepped forward with a red face.

  "Yes, Tang Ying is surrounded by busy people, how can it be so easy to see her? It's already not bad that Qin can meet A De with his identity...” Another staff member named Zhao also hurriedly echoed Zhou Xiaoyi's words.

  Zhao Lui, a surname Zhao staff member, is one of the eight people who took the public examination with Yang Bin. He often learns from Shen Guoqiang to flatter and gain Qin Liang's appreciation, but unfortunately, his work ability is too poor, and he can't speak well, so Qin Liang doesn't like him very much.

  He just said that sentence, originally wanted to flatter Qin Liang, but no matter how Qin Liang listened, he felt that the tone was not quite right, and his face looked even more ugly.

  Apart from Zhou Xiaoyi, Yang Bin, Zheng Ying, Shen Guoqiang and Zhao Lei, there is also a clerk named Wang Haodong in the third group of the project. He was the one who helped Zheng Ying hold back Yang Bin this morning. He was brought in by the Commerce Bureau six months ago due to connections, a middle-aged man in his thirties, now just smiling foolishly and not interrupting these young people's conversation.

  Among the eight people who took the public examination with Yang Bin, five were assigned to Project Group 3, and the other three were assigned to Project Groups 1 and 2.

  "Our family's Qin also has an acquaintance who is very familiar with Li Tianzhen, and sooner or later he will connect the two! When the 20 billion industrial park is established, you'll see, Zheng Ying, you won't be arrogant then!" Zhou Xiao Yi added a few more sentences with hatred.

  "Huh, I remember you're Yang Bin's girlfriend, right? You've been together for over four years now. When did you become 'our boss Qin'? Are you having an affair and playing with two men at the same time? Or did you use your charm to seduce Boss Qin into bed? Don't have to stoop so low just to get a promotion, do you? This is really interesting! Our project team 3 is almost as dramatic as the entertainment industry!" Zheng Ying was truly disgusted by Zhou Xiao Yi, and originally didn't want to mock her in front of everyone, but seeing Yang Bin busy in the bathroom, she couldn't help herself.

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