bayedsolid Chapter 492 "Infecting the World" - Male Mother (103)
Chapter 492 "Infecting the World" - Male Mother (103)
Lu Liruan turned to look at Liao Tingyuan, only to find that he had already looked away.
It turns out that while I was complaining and feeling sad, saying that it was hard to find a job, that my current work environment was bad, and that I didn't know when I would be able to afford my own house.
Teacher Liao not only failed to share his hatred of the enemy, but also failed to understand his own situation.
He even has perfect attendance!
Lu Liruan felt a strange sense of betrayal.
An Tang, oblivious to the undercurrent between them, looked at Lu Liruan with interest: "You and I have different ideas~"
She rested her chin on her hand, tilted her head to look at Lu Liruan, and suddenly said.
"Huh? Me? Why?" Lu Liruan knew that the people here knew about her because of Liao Tingyuan.
What kind of self do I understand through Liao Tingyuan?
“Tingyuan said we should be gentle and patient with you~” Antang pointed to her phone.
"Huh?" Lu Liruan asked in surprise.
“Although that’s not what he said exactly, that’s the gist of it that I’ve extracted.” An Tang tucked her hair behind her ears, revealing several sparkly earrings.
"Cough." Liao Tingyuan took a sip of water and coughed softly.
The two of them turned their gazes to each other; An Tang's gaze was teasing, while Lu Liruan's was filled with dissatisfaction and curiosity.
Seeing Lu Liruan frowning and pouting at him, Liao Tingyuan drank water again.
He effectively used water to shut himself up.
An Tang's gaze shifted between them with interest, and she noticed that Lu Liruan was the one who held the upper hand between them. So she moved closer to Lu Liruan and, without any hesitation, told her about Liao Tingyuan in front of her.
"We thought you were even more introverted and quiet than him," An Tang said with a smile. "We didn't expect you to be so adorable!"
She probably wasn't a local; her voice had a slight upward inflection at the end, sounding like a small brush, which, combined with her single-eyelid features, gave her a somewhat cunning look.
Lu Liruan was suddenly complimented on her cuteness, and raised her hand to touch her face: "Ah... thank you."
"You're welcome~" An Tang blinked: "Tingyuan's words sound like he's worried we'll bully you. We even discussed it. We absolutely can't let our new colleague feel awkward here. We'll try our best to make you feel the warmth of home, just like Tingyuan~"
Lu Liruan felt there was something wrong with what she said, something else mixed in, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it. When she looked at Liao Tingyuan, she saw that the teacher sitting there today really did resemble him somewhat when she first met him.
It's kind of strange that I'm not used to it...
"Um... who's older between us?" Lu Liruan asked tentatively.
“Oh, Tingyuan and I are the same age.” An Tang pointed to Liao Tingyuan.
"Huh?" Lu Liruan was genuinely surprised this time: "I couldn't tell at all!"
She doesn't look thirty at all. Lu Liruan thought she was only a year or two older than her, so her surprise was very genuine.
"Maybe it's because you don't have any worries and live happily that you look young?" An Tang touched her earlobe and narrowed her eyes slightly. "What, do you think Tingyuan looks like he's thirty?"
Lu Liruan: ...I was praising you, why did you try to trap me?
Liao Tingyuan doesn't look thirty years old... at least when Lu Liruan saw him, she couldn't believe he was already thirty.
But as they spent more time together, Liao Tingyuan's gentle, stable, and mature demeanor made Lu Liruan overlook his age.
Teacher Liao could be in her twenties, her thirties, or any other age... Lu Liruan had almost forgotten about this.
“That’s different…” Lu Liruan murmured subconsciously, turning her head to look at Liao Tingyuan.
Liao Tingyuan didn't pay attention to what she said. Lu Liruan breathed a sigh of relief, but also felt a little disappointed. She wanted to say something, but didn't know how to start.
Is it because Teacher Liao has become like family?
Does he seem like an elder? So he likes people regardless of his age?
These conflicting thoughts flashed through Lu Liruan's mind, leaving only the word "like" in the end, making Lu Liruan restless and her ears suddenly burning.
Why is my brain starting to short-circuit and my mind wandering?
An Tang was about to say something more when her phone suddenly rang in her pocket.
When Lu Liruan heard her answer, her voice suddenly rose: "What? You're not coming?"
"Hmm... okay then..."
After saying a few words, he walked over with a helpless expression.
"I was supposed to come today to meet my new colleagues, but I stayed up all night last night and can't get out of bed today. I heard you've arrived, so I asked you to entertain them on their behalf," An Tang sighed.
Lu Liruan: ? ? Is it really that casual?
An Tang nodded to her: "Yes, actually it's Tingyuan who spoils them. As long as someone is at the office, they don't have to come. A few days ago, Tingyuan couldn't come, so everyone was on a shift system, and even the boss came to work."
"The boss doesn't usually come here?" Lu Liruan asked in surprise.
"Yes, the boss is usually quite busy. He went out to a meeting yesterday, taking Sister Fang and Xiaoyu with him. Do you know those two? Last time, they were the ones who went to the space to find you, and then Tingyuan kicked them out. That's what Xiaoyu said."
“…Hmm.” Lu Liruan nodded, looking confused.
She did hear about these two people from Liao Tingyuan, but "kick them out"?
"I didn't kick them out," Liao Tingyuan's calm voice suddenly broke in.
An Tang shrugged: "Xiao Yu said it, not me."
Liao Tingyuan wasn't speaking to her, but rather looking at Lu Liruan.
Lu Liruan thought to herself: I don't know either? What kind of colleague relationship do you two have?
After Liao Tingyuan finished speaking to Lu Liruan, he glanced at An Tang. In the instant their eyes met, they exchanged something silently.
An Tang chuckled to herself... What's going on? Is he trying to maintain his image in front of the young girl?
really interesting.
"Oh, right!" Lu Liruan changed the subject: "So... if the boss isn't here, how am I supposed to conduct the interview and get hired?"
"Why would I need an interview? You can just start working right away. Originally, we were supposed to go to the office in the city to do some testing and new employee training, but the boss and the person in charge are both away on business trips. You already have experience dealing with space, so there's no rush. You can just start working right away," An Tang said casually.
"that's it?"
Lu Liruan felt that this was a bit too simple. The simplicity made her feel like she had entered a strange organization. What was this...? Was it easy to get in but hard to get out?
According to Teacher Liao, once someone joins the company, their personnel file will be handled specially, although Lu Liruan didn't quite understand what that meant.
Before Lu Liruan could fall into further thought...
Then An Tang continued, "There's something else. The boss told me to transfer the 50,000 yuan installation fee to you first."
"what?"
Lu Liruan turned her head sharply.
It was so fast that it made An Tang laugh.
“Yes, your application materials have been filled out and submitted. We are a legitimate company with comprehensive insurance and benefits, so you can rest assured. The resettlement allowance is a subsidy provided by our boss to our employees, which is the most generous in our company; no other company offers as much as us,” An Tang explained to Lu Liruan.
The fluorescent words "50,000" kept flashing in Lu Liruan's mind, spinning around like a special effect.
But she still caught something else in An Tang's words, swallowed for a moment, and then asked in confusion, "Did Teacher Liao fill out my form for me?"
Liao Tingyuan was about to explain that he hadn't intentionally known all of Lu Liruan's information, nor was he trying to take on too much responsibility or interfere excessively in her affairs...
Before he could speak.
Then Lu Liruan said happily, "Great! This saves me a lot of trouble!"
Liao Tingyuan: ...
An Tang: ...
The two people, both over thirty, looked at each other and could tell from each other's faces that "this kid is a little too naive and innocent."
“I already rent a place in this city… am I entitled to resettlement compensation?” Lu Liruan hesitated for a moment before finally asking.
"It's just a relationship, that's what it's called. Just think of it as a bonus for joining the company. When the boss comes back, you and Tingyuan will also get a bonus for the space you've worked on." An Tang said casually, as if it were a very normal thing.
Lu Liruan was almost in tears from making noodles.
In these difficult times, are there still such touching jobs?
An Tang was infected by her happiness: "Does Li Ruan also enjoy going to work this much?"
“Ah… no, that’s not it.” Amidst her happiness, Lu Liruan still naturally retorted upon hearing this: “I just like money.”
An Tang: ...Actually, he's just a real kid.
"Why is our resettlement compensation higher than other places?" Lu Liruan was already referring to "us" affectionately, lured by the money.
"Because this place... is considered headquarters, right? Although the work done in different places is the same, and there's no specific division of labor, we're tacitly referring to this place as headquarters."
Lu Liruan couldn't figure out their organizational structure.
"Because our boss is the general manager of all the branches, right? You understand now, right?" An Tang explained to Lu Liruan.
“A few years ago, our old leader suddenly died from overwork. At that time, everything was in chaos, and it was also the period of most frequent spatial fluctuations. There was a severe shortage of manpower, and everyone was extremely busy. The boss was the old leader’s student and took over the position of commander-in-chief at that time. Later, this became the headquarters. New employee training and testing institutions are all set up here, but the work of the other branches is the same as ours. There is no superior-subordinate relationship.” An Tang explained to Lu Liruan starting from the origin.
She spoke simply, and Lu Liruan could understand her.
But even Lu Liruan could figure out that the specifics of the matter were definitely not that simple. But none of this mattered to Lu Liruan. What leader? As long as they pay wages on time, they are a good boss!
Seeing that Lu Liruan wasn't interested, Liao Tingyuan gave An Tang a knowing smile.
An Tang looked at him and thought to herself: You just think she's innocent and cute...
Look how young they are...
Liao Tingyuan didn't know what An Tang was thinking about him at this moment. He just felt that Lu Liruan's personality, which didn't dwell on anything else as long as she was doing well, was quite good.
It's quite fun; it feels like living a free and carefree life.
Liao Tingyuan thought to himself, if possible, I can think of the rest for her.
Lu Liruan successfully added An Tang's contact information and also successfully received a transfer of 50,000 yuan.
Lu Liruan stared at the string of numbers, speechless for a moment.
Suddenly rich?
Did a pie fall from the sky?
A few days ago, when Lu Liruan was most frustrated, she thought this job was really hard... But now, seeing the money, Lu Liruan thought: No matter how hard it is, someone still has to do it!
Why couldn't I have tried harder and looked for the reasons within myself?
"So... what should I do now?"
Lu Liruan was so excited that she blinked her eyes as she looked at An Tang.
He had an attitude of "Do whatever you want to me."
"No," An Tang said honestly, shrugging.
"what?"
"There's not much work today. I had some document processing work yesterday, but I finished it. If I had known you were so proactive, I would have left it for you to do today," An Tang joked.
"There are no missions right now, so you don't need to go to provide support for the time being. It's not time yet."
An Tang glanced at her watch: "If you want to stay here, you can go upstairs to the office and set up a desk for yourself, or you can go to the lounge. There are sofas to lie on, and the air conditioning is cooler there." She pointed upstairs and then pointed inside.
"If you don't want to stay here and feel bored, you can go back directly."
An Tang added, "Here, the boss subsidizes lunch delivery!"
Lu Liruan blinked: "Then... I'll stay here for a while?"
“Okay!” An Tang smiled. “It’s perfect for keeping me company, otherwise I’ll be quite bored by myself.” An Tang originally thought that with Lu Liruan by her side, she could break Liao Tingyuan’s perfect attendance record today and wanted to see him leave with the girl.
All the things I deliberately didn't mention about perfect attendance.
I never expected that the little girl... might look quite like Liao Tingyuan.
Lu Liruan skipped over to the lounge. Her hair, which had been neatly tied up in the morning, now had some unruly stray hairs peeking out from her temples.
An Tang watched as Liao Tingyuan got up and walked upstairs.
"Where are you going?" she asked softly.
Liao Tingyuan then said naturally, "Go upstairs and tidy up your desk."
An Tang: ...
It goes without saying whose desk we're cleaning.
An Tang had no idea what had happened during this time. Liao Tingyuan seemed unchanged, but in reality... everything about him had changed.
What happened between you and that young girl?
An Tang, who was the same age, thought about it curiously.
I'll ask the girl another day... She seems easy to get information out of her.
Lu Liruan was unaware that she had already been targeted by such a mature adult.
The villa wasn't very big, and Lu Liruan felt comfortable and at ease in just half a day.
To be precise, the animals kept in the yard are not chickens.
Instead, they are quails, which are left to bask in the sun in the yard during the day.