Reborn: I'll Never Fail My Childhood Sweetheart Again

"So when President Yang and President Kang came over tonight, I laid it on them: it’s fine for me to hold two positions, but I need to be paid two salaries!"

"Such a reasonable request, yet those two stingy guys rejected it!"

Another burst of laughter erupted below.

Only someone as gutsy as him would dare to tease the boss and general manager in public.

At the same time, everyone realized this short meeting might not be so short after all.

Because every time this joker holds a meeting, he loves to brag, and if he doesn’t, he feels physically uncomfortable.

But that’s okay; his meetings aren’t as boring as those at other companies. They’re actually quite interesting, and sometimes it’s nice to listen in.

Five minutes later, Su Zelin finally returned to the main point.

"Anyway, I’m not willing to do two jobs for one salary; we need a new manager for the Finance Academy store!"

"Originally, the candidate for this new manager position would have been a third-year employee, but considering they have just over one semester before becoming fourth-years, and then they’ll be busy with internships, graduation projects, and job hunting, most will choose to resign!"

"Even those who don’t resign won’t have much time to manage the store!"

"So, after thinking it over, I believe that a second-year employee would be more suitable!"

"There are quite a few second-year employees in our Finance Academy branch, each of whom joined the store when we first opened, so they’re outstanding and loyal. For me, this is a difficult choice. After long consideration, I’ve made the tough decision and finalized the candidate for manager!"

"She is a very diligent person, always eager to work. Even if it’s not her duty day, she often helps others clean up."

"When she first joined, she wasn’t the most outstanding, but she worked hard every day, learning from experience and constantly growing."

"She’s a great senior, gentle in nature, never putting on airs in front of newcomers, and always eager to guide the new employees who just joined!"

"She’s very meticulous, never making any mistakes with inventory or accounting, never causing me any worries!"

"Oh, and she’s pretty good at making tea too."

As Su Zelin finished, everyone burst into laughter, followed by enthusiastic applause.

Although the joker hadn’t revealed the new manager’s name yet, everyone could already guess who it was.

"In short, this person is quite capable. Yes, she is our Liu Wanyin, Xiaoliu!"

Su Zelin finally unveiled the answer.

"From now on, you will take over my banner and become the second-generation manager of the New Era Finance Academy branch. I hope you can manage the store well and become a competent team leader! Now, let’s give a warm welcome to our second-generation manager, Liu Wanyin, to say a few words to everyone!"

Amidst applause, Liu Wanyin stepped out from the team of employees.

Facing dozens of colleagues, her face was flushed, but not from shyness or nerves; it was from excitement.

If it were back when she first joined New Era and hadn’t overcome her social anxiety, such a scene would have left Xiaoliu at a loss, perhaps unable to say a word.

However, she realized she was no longer afraid to face others. She could face even strangers calmly, engaging freely in conversation, let alone these colleagues with whom she had long been familiar.

When the employees quieted down, Liu Wanyin began to speak.

"Thank you, President Yang, President Kang, and every colleague present, especially our leader, Manager Su!"

"Actually, the old employees who joined the digital store with me last year should know that I used to be a very introverted, extremely self-conscious person, not good at communicating with others, and afraid to face strangers. Even though New Era’s salary, environment, and working hours were very ideal, I didn’t even have the courage to apply!"

"Back then, it was my class monitor, Manager Su, along with my other two good friends from class, who encouraged me and accompanied me to the interview, and that’s how I got this job!"

"I’ve learned a lot here!"

"I don’t know when it started, but I began to dare to face unfamiliar customers with a smile. My family situation improved as a result, and I grew more and more confident myself!"

"I’m so fortunate to be part of this harmonious and loving team at New Era; it’s this job, it’s all of you who changed me and made my life better!"

"In fact, I’m not the most outstanding in the team, but regardless of my position, I hope to grow with everyone and become better every day. Thank you all!"

As soon as Liu Wanyin finished her speech, there was thunderous applause.

Xiaoliu’s prestige in the digital store was indeed a bit lacking; she wasn’t as versatile as Su Zelin.

However, this girl from the mountains was kind, simple, hardworking, gentle, and meticulous. Her good temper and diligence won her quite a lot of favor in the digital store. Even if she had been elected through a formal selection process, her support would have been significant. Now that Su Zelin appointed her as manager, no one had any objections.

Xiaoliu really just said a few simple words, unlike the joker, who could unknowingly stretch ’simple’ into half a day.

After concluding her speech, she returned to the team, and other colleagues congratulated her, to which Liu Wanyin smiled and thanked them one by one.

Su Zelin spoke again, "Xiaoliu is great in every way, it’s just that she’s a bit too good-natured. Personally, I wish she could be a bit tougher, but that might be difficult. Anyway, I’m warning you guys, don’t you dare bully the young lady! I’ve made myself clear; even if Xiaoliu plays the good cop, I’ve got the bad cop angle covered. Whoever tries to bully her or doesn’t follow orders, I’ll settle the score with them!"

The joker said this quite domineeringly.

Yet it led to unanimous teasing from the crowd.

"Come on, we’re not the ones who bully Manager Liu; it’s you who does it the most!"

"Exactly, before Xiaoliu was even the manager, she was already pushed to handle work that wasn’t hers. Taking inventory and doing accounts is one thing, but even making tea had to be her job. Strong objections to the manager abusing power!"

"The civilians have no light, yet you, an official, set the place on fire, calling out others while you’re the biggest bully here!"

"..."

The meeting ended amid laughter.

Closing the store, Su Zelin and Liu Wanyin walked out of the digital store side by side.

The joker asked with a smile, "Xiaoliu, how does it feel to be in a leadership role?"

Liu Wanyin pondered for a moment, "It feels like there’s a bit more responsibility on my shoulders, but this feeling of being trusted — it’s actually quite nice!"

"Hehe, yes indeed!" Su Zelin agreed, "Having comrades by your side and gaining recognition is an important meaning in life!"

Pausing for a moment, he continued, "In a bit over a month, it’ll be New Year’s Day, and by then, the digital store’s promotions will be entirely up to you. Do your best, and make a strong start in your new role as the second-generation manager!"

"Yes, boss!"

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