Chapter 148 IF Line: Ancient to Modern (The Dog Chasing His Wife) 3: After considering all the circumstances, the HR manager showed the campus recruitment list to Shen Wanqing, and sure enough, she was ranked first...

After considering all the factors, the HR manager showed the campus recruitment list to Shen Wanqing, and sure enough, Fang Yulang was ranked first.

Shen Wanqing hesitated for a moment, but still didn't tamper with the hiring results. No one knew Yu Lang's temper better than Shen Wanqing. He seemed kind and innocent now, but if she really angered him, it was hard to say how much trouble he might cause.

Upon receiving the job offer, Yu Lang immediately wanted to call Shen Wanqing, but his finger stopped abruptly after reaching the contact details page. He glanced at his one-bedroom apartment and decided to wait.

There was still a week between receiving the job offer and starting work. Yu Lang didn't call Shen Wanqing, and Shen Wanqing didn't call to ask how his preparations were going. The two of them, living in the same time and space, inexplicably started competing with each other, and neither of them could explain why.

Two interns were assigned to Shen Wanqing's region during this campus recruitment drive: Yu Lang and Xie Shuangming, who ranked third in both the first and second rounds of interviews. The person who ranked first that day was never contacted again, so the two of them got the job offer.

On their first day of work, the two arrived at the company one after the other and went to the HR department to register and collect their work badges, temporary meal cards, office computers, and other necessary items.

After receiving the documents, the HR representative led the group to familiarize themselves with the location of the offices of leaders in every department and key position across the entire company. Then, they returned to the engineering department and handed the two individuals over to the designated contact person there. Only then was the HR representative's work considered complete.

"This is the internship workstation from last month. There are no specific tasks today. Take a look at our group's rules and regulations first, and then we'll talk."

They called them temporary workstations, but they were really just two empty seats that no one cared about.

After turning on the computer, besides the most basic professional software such as CAD, there are folders full of institutionalized management documents such as organizational structure, corporate culture, and work processes.

Yu Lang sat upright at his workstation, feeling a strong resemblance to the clerks and secretaries under him when he was in charge of the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of Works. Buried in piles of paper, he had no idea what he was capable of, simply waiting for others to assign him tasks.

Fortunately, Yulang is a curious person, and there are so many things he needs to learn in the next three years, with computers being just one of them. He's the kind of person who knows a thing but isn't quite an expert, so he can absorb anything he's shown right now, even if it's a history introduction of the company.

On the first day of the internship, there wasn't much to do. Xie Shuangming, who was at the next workstation, started to get distracted and secretly took out his phone to chat with his friends. He was so engrossed in the conversation that he kept looking down until his neck hurt. When he looked up to move his head, he was shocked to find that Yulang was not only watching, but also writing and drawing in a notebook from somewhere.

"You're taking this way too seriously. There's no need to be so ambitious on the first day."

Xie Shuangming was a pretty girl, and she left a good impression on Yu Lang during several interviews. She was friendly to everyone but didn't talk much, which Yu Lang, who was still old-fashioned at heart, found quite nice, especially since she had the demeanor of a young lady.

But even with such a good impression, he subtly shifted his shoulder, causing Xie Shuangming's attempt to pat his shoulder to miss.

Fang Yulang is indeed good-looking. It's normal for a young person to feel that he has a connection with this person and want to develop the relationship further after passing the first, second and final interviews.

Xie Shuangming was stunned for a moment, and then looked at Yu Lang's face, which had become more solemn and distant, and she roughly understood what this person's attitude meant.

"Don't be scared, I just feel like we're special because we came in through campus recruitment, that's all. You have a girlfriend? You're so self-aware."

"no."

Not yet, but soon.

Soon, that means he has someone he likes. Xie Shuangming felt that having a girlfriend was not as good as having someone he liked. In this state, his heart and eyes were definitely filled with that person, and it was pure wishful thinking for Xie Shuangming to compete with him at this time.

"If it works out, you'll have to treat us to a meal."

"Okay, if it works out, I'll have her treat you to dinner."

With just a few words, the slightly awkward atmosphere was eased. As it was approaching noon and time to go for lunch, Xie Shuangming got up early, not intending to maintain any further professional rapport with Fang Yulang. After all, they would have plenty of time to keep in touch in the future; it was good enough if he didn't annoy the other person to death, let alone have any feelings for him.

The young girl got up and left first, and Yu Lang finally breathed a sigh of relief. The old man wasn't used to girls taking the initiative to pursue him, and he didn't need anyone to pursue him. He already had a headache, and no one wanted to cause him any more trouble.

The company cafeteria is located on the side of the podium building and is connected to the office building by a corridor. This makes it convenient to go there while maintaining its independence, so that it won't become chaotic during mealtimes when everyone is mixed together.

Yu Lang hadn't moved an inch all morning, and it wasn't until now that he got up, went to the hallway, and dialed Shen Wanqing's number.

Shen Wanqing knew, of course, that today was Yulang's first day on duty. Because of this, she, as the leader who didn't have to clock in, arrived at the company early this morning and then stayed in her office all morning without coming out.

But when she heard the HR leading them to familiarize themselves with the company and walk to her office door, Shen Wanqing couldn't help but get up and walk to the door. Only after the HR had led Yu Lang past her door did she open a crack and peek out.

He was alright; his attire and overall demeanor were quite good. Although his walk was a bit too imposing, making it difficult to tell whether he was an intern or an HR representative guiding him, he seemed generally quite honest.

Yu Lang didn't turn around. Shen Wanqing watched him walk to the end of the corridor and turn the corner before gently closing the door.

For the rest of the morning, Shen Wanqing was somewhat absent-minded. She wanted to see if the person was adapting well, but she also felt that she shouldn't go.

Life is long, and without the constraints of the times, no one knows what the future holds. Yu Lang must be able to establish himself in this world.

But no amount of reasoning could compare to a phone call from Yu Lang. Shen Wanqing stared at the persistently ringing phone, hesitated for a long time, and finally answered, "Hello?"

She had planned to take the initiative when she answered the phone, but when she actually heard Yu Lang's breathing through the phone, Shen Wanqing, who had been holding back her tears even during their reunion, suddenly felt her eyes redden and her nose sting with tears.

She found the scene too surreal. She had thought her life was destined to end in that world, but now not only was she back, but Yu Lang had come with her? And not only was he here, he was even calling her?!

"I haven't seen you all morning."

"What's up? Did you need something?"

"Um."

"You didn't care about me on my first day of work, so I don't feel at ease."

There were many people coming downstairs at lunchtime, and those who couldn't wait for the elevator all came to this stairwell. Although Yu Lang was standing in the corner, he was such a tall, broad-shouldered, narrow-waisted, and good-looking intern that anyone passing by couldn't help but take a second look.

Several bolder girls tried to ask for her WeChat, but Yulang turned them all away with an attitude that kept them at arm's length.

One of the sharp-eared people even heard Yu Lang whispering something about Yun into the phone, and immediately knew that this young heartthrob was taken.

"What can I do? I can't stay at the company with you every day."

Listening to the sounds on the other end, Shen Wanqing roughly guessed where he was. She pressed the button on the pen tip repeatedly with her left hand. There was no response from the other end, so she didn't hang up. She just listened to Yu Lang's breathing through the phone.

"I didn't bring any money. Can I have lunch with you?"

"What?"

"I didn't bring my wallet with me when I went out today. Can you take me to the cafeteria for breakfast? I didn't eat breakfast either."

Chasing after a wife requires shamelessness, and Yu Lang has learned to spout off without hesitation. Even Shen Wanqing, sitting in the office, laughed: "Lord Yu, three years and you still haven't learned how to use WeChat or Alipay?"

"We're broke, really."

To make his cheating seem real, Yulang transferred all his money to his bank card last night, leaving him with only twenty yuan. He spent eighteen yuan and fifty cents on a taxi to work this morning, leaving him with only one yuan and fifty cents, which wasn't even enough to buy a bottle of Nongfu Spring water. He could only afford a bottle of Ice Dew to carry on until now.

Originally, she really wanted to just stick with Shen Wanqing regardless of the consequences, but when the time came, she blushed with embarrassment.

She had no choice but to turn to the wall so no one could see her expression: "Jiyun, let's have a meal together. I miss you so much. I've been living alone in this world for three years."

"Go to the second floor of the cafeteria and order your food first. I'll be there in a bit."

Even though she knew Yulang was just saying those things to play the victim, she still couldn't help but soften her heart.

Shen Wanqing got up and went out, looking down on herself for not being able to hold back as she walked towards the cafeteria. But when she got to the second floor of the cafeteria and picked up the four dishes, one soup and a snack that Yu Lang had ordered, all that soft-heartedness disappeared.

"There are only two of us, can we finish all this food?"

"I can finish it. I haven't eaten this much food in a long time. You eat with me this once, and I won't eat so little tomorrow."

Yu Lang wasn't pretending to be pitiful. In recent years, he had rarely returned to the Fang family. Just like Shen Wanqing had been very good to the Shen family and Xu family all her life, but never treated them as her own parents, Yu Lang couldn't treat the Fang family as his own home either.

All he could do was use Fang Yulang's body and then take care of his parents in their old age. That was all he could offer, at least for now.

In addition, Fang Yulang's original friends either did not pursue postgraduate studies and went to work, or even those who did were not in the same school. So, for the past two years, Yulang has really been exploring and getting to know this world all by himself.

He also came up with some ways to make money, but he spent what he earned even faster. After all, Lord Yu was used to a good life and he really couldn't learn to be frugal if he didn't have to make himself suffer.

But it's been a long time since I've truly sat down and had a proper meal with the person I love.

After he said that, Shen Wanqing was speechless. She glanced at the menu and went to the stir-fry window to order a dry pot of braised pork intestines and a banana pancake, both of which were the cafeteria's specialties. She wanted to share them with Yulang.

"How was your first day at work? What about Xiao Xie, who joined the company at the same time as you? I thought you would have lunch with her today."

"We never sit next to each other when we eat together."

"Don't give me that. She majored in engineering construction as an undergraduate and got her master's degree from the same institute. She's better than you in her field. When she first joined the Ministry of Works, she knew to spend money every day treating those high-ranking officials and managers to meals and drinks. How come she's become more and more backward now?"

Colleagues who joined the company at the same time, unless they are particularly stupid, will try to get along well with each other in a big company like this.

Because there is more than one path to advancement, even if there is competition, there will definitely be times when people help each other and exchange benefits. Sometimes, classmates are like peers, giving you an extra connection from the start compared to others.

“I don’t know anything, she knows more than me. She went through the things she needed to look at in the morning and then went to do other things. I don’t know anything, and we can’t even have a conversation when we eat together.”

The stir-fries on the second floor of the cafeteria were alright; Yu Lang thought they were much better than those in his school cafeteria. The two sat facing each other, eating and chatting, and the awkwardness and distance that had inexplicably stretched between them suddenly lessened considerably.

While playfully jokingly telling Yu Lang not to speak ill of the young girl in front of her, Shen Wanqing took the notes Yu Lang had taken that morning.

Based on her understanding of him over the years, she skipped the first few pages and flipped to the end. Sure enough, the person had already summarized his current situation: the project is progressing well recently, but the long-term plan is unclear.

"President Qing, please check if my understanding is correct."

"The documents and company structure you were given were all normal. How did you figure it out?"

Yu Lang chose a table in the corner by the window. There was no one else around, only people in the distance who kept looking in their direction.

After all, one was an intern from the first day of the event, and the other was Shen Wanqing. These two people, who had never been rumored to have a relationship or know each other, were now sitting together for a meal, which seemed quite unexpected to everyone.

But neither of them are ordinary people; in their previous lives, they had already lived under the gaze of others who were either envious, jealous, or wary. This kind of ordinary inquiry and gossip really doesn't amount to much.

"The documents they gave me included the company's history, the projects that have won awards over the years, the company's current rules and regulations, and the plans for projects currently underway, but there was no plan or outlook for next year. That doesn't seem right."

Yu Lang was a former chief official who had supervised the construction of several princely mansions and noble residences from scratch in the Ministry of Works.

He knew better than anyone that engineering decisions were never made on a whim. Some projects might seem like they were just starting out, but the preliminary work and planning might have been finalized years earlier.

Making grand promises to subordinates is something that should be done. This isn't boasting; it's about reassuring people. If even the big boss and leaders don't know what the future holds, how can the people below be motivated to work diligently?

After their reunion, Yu Lang felt somewhat like a puppy who had found its owner; Yu Lang was his only solace and connection in the world. This feeling wasn't bad, but it wasn't exactly pleasant either.

Shen Wanqing didn't want to live as anyone's 'only hope,' nor did she want Yulang to spend his life inexplicably relying on someone as his crutch and lifeline. She was afraid that one day he would come to his senses and regret it, and that regret was only a matter of time.

But now, looking at the man sitting across from her, Shen Wanqing couldn't help but smile for the first time: "I'm now your direct superior's superior. Aren't you afraid I'll get angry if you say this in front of me?"

"If I'm wrong, then I'll have to trouble you, Ms. Qing, to tell me why we only had two interns recruited from campus this year, and why the person in charge of our engineering department acted like we could do whatever we wanted and there was no rush."

"Did they treat you like this?"

Interns recruited through campus recruitment generally receive higher salaries during their internships than those recruited through social recruitment; frankly, they are being trained as management reserves. While it's acceptable not to assign any work on the first day, simply leaving someone standing there without saying a word is definitely problematic.

The intern Xie Shuangming couldn't see through this anomaly, but how could it possibly fool a cunning fox like Yu Lang?

Yu Lang was pleased and relieved that he had successfully put the blame on Yu Lang. He picked up a piece of the sizzling, fragrant braised pork intestines and put it in his mouth: "It's okay, they definitely won't treat me like this after noon today."

"Is this considered Lord Yu flattering me?" Yu Lang ordered a dish of spicy shrimp. Shen Wanqing didn't like peeling shrimp and getting her hands dirty, so Yu Lang used to peel them for her.

While the two were talking, Yu Lang didn't forget to peel a small bowl and push it to Shen Wanqing's side. Then he wiped his hands with a wet wipe and picked up his chopsticks to eat again.

“Yes, of course it counts.” Yu Lang didn’t say whether peeling shrimp was flattery or whether having lunch with her meant his afternoon treatment would definitely change. In any case, he accepted the treatment because of Shen Wanqing, and he felt perfectly justified in doing so.

"You guessed right, you were assigned to my region. There are only two plots of land in our province right now. I don't know where the next one will be after these two are finished, so I really can't provide the plans for the next two years."

"So, will such a large group shift its focus? Will it shift to old building renovation or move its entire focus outwards?"

Yu Lang thought for a moment and then shook his head. "Such a big company, just taking on old house renovations is definitely not enough to support so many people, right?"

"Yes, but where to shift the focus is not something you need to worry about right now, and I can't tell you either. You already know everything you need to know. As for how long this big ship can be maintained and how it can be maintained, neither you nor I know. If you feel uneasy, you can make other plans as soon as possible."

Hearing this, Yu Lang shook his head. "Everything in this world is new to me. Now that I've started, I have to learn something and gain something before I leave. You don't need to test me. Loving you is loving you, and working is working. I can tell the difference."

"Besides, I can't just love you with words; I need to make money too."

Shen Wanqing had lived her entire life in her previous world, and despite all its flaws, she was never short of money. Now, it was truly impossible for her to rise to the highest ranks of officialdom again; at the very least, she would need the money and ability to support her wife.

"Stop bringing this up all the time, or others will hear it."

Shen Wanqing knew that Yu Lang was determined to pursue her, and she didn't intend to stop him. What was wrong with a young and handsome puppy pursuing her? Whether he could win her over or not was up to him.

"Since you're staying, I can give you a heads-up."

Yu Lang was meticulous in peeling shrimp. After peeling them, he would pick up a piece of chili and side dish with his chopsticks and hand it to her. This way, it would taste better; otherwise, the peeled shrimp would be a bit bland. Just for this bowl of shrimp, Shen Wanqing decided to give him a little favor.

"Your training at the company will last about a month. After that, you can go to one of two departments. One is the engineering department, where you will be assigned to projects."

"There's a commercial and residential complex in the south of the city that's just finished its foundation work. If you go there, you can basically follow the whole process. Once you've followed this kind of big project, you'll basically know all the tricks of the trade."

"Also, you could stay in the company's design department. You've already gotten close to the old house renovation project you're looking for. However, the group wants to focus on the renovation and upgrading of old streets. I think that position is more suitable for you because of your graduate studies and what you already know."

Of course, staying in the design department would be more suitable, and if you want to pursue Shen Wanqing, staying in the company would give you a better chance of getting what you want.

But the fact that Shen Wanqing was able to list these two options side by side shows that she knew that even if the second option had more advantages, Yulang would still hesitate and find it difficult to choose which one to pick.

This isn't giving him special treatment; it's deliberately making him hesitate and feel that whatever he chooses isn't the best option.

The Shen Wanqing of this world has become even more sharp-tongued; she does whatever she wants. This made Yu Lang recall the past. It turned out that the formidable Grandma Shen they spoke of was actually Shen Wanqing being extremely tactful; otherwise, she could have been even more formidable.

Whether to go to the engineering department or the design department was indeed a question. The two chatted and considered it while eating. Yu Lang wasn't in a hurry, and Shen Wanqing didn't urge or ask. However, before Yu Lang could come up with a solution, he was interrupted by a lively and cheerful voice.

"Xiao Shen, is this your younger brother? Such a handsome young man is going to join the company, how come I've never heard you mention it before?"

"Sister Zhou, what are you saying? His surname is Fang and mine is Chen. Where would I get such a big brother?"

Yu Lang looked up and saw a woman with permed hair like a poodle sitting down next to Shen Wanqing without any hesitation. He glanced at Shen Wanqing blankly, and only after receiving a look from her telling him not to rush or get impatient did he calm down again.

He then found it somewhat amusing; having lived an extra lifetime, he had truly experienced everything. No matter how much he tried not to put on airs before, how could anyone dare to approach him like that halfway through a meal? Wouldn't he be asking for a scolding?

Now, not only can he not lose his temper, but he also has to pretend to be docile and obedient and smile at Sister Zhou: "Hello, Sister Zhou. President Qing is not my sister, but we have known each other for many years."

Yu Lang's ambiguous statement and particularly candid attitude led Zhou Hong, who had worked in the trade union for many years, to naturally understand their relationship as that of old neighbors and acquaintances who had known each other for many years.

Since that's the case, then it's alright. After all, it's only been half a meal, and people on the second floor of the cafeteria are already speculating about the relationship between Shen Wanqing and this new intern.

Some people speculated that Shen Wanqing was planning to date a younger man, since her beauty was universally acknowledged throughout the company, and if she wanted to, this younger man might not be able to escape her.

Some people think that the new intern is bold, having slept with Shen Wanqing on her very first day. In short, whenever unmarried men and women sit down to eat together without any warning, all the speculation naturally points to something between them.

"Xiao Shen, Auntie called me again yesterday."

"Sister Zhou, I'm eating right now, please don't say anything scary."

"You're so irresponsible! I don't care about anyone else, but I'm worried about you. I'm retiring in six months, and I have to resolve your personal issues within six months before I can retire in peace."

The main task of trade unions is to safeguard the various interests of employees. In addition to issues such as wages, job promotions, and other important functions, trade unions also play a crucial role in mediating disputes and promoting employment.

Zhou Hong has worked for decades, and her greatest achievement is as a matchmaker, solving the marriage problems of many single men and women. Shen Wanqing has been on Zhou Hong's radar since she joined the company.

From her days as an intern to her current position as CEO Qing, Shen Wanqing has been incredibly determined. She simply hasn't found someone she likes, and she doesn't want to get married; nothing Zhou Hong does will change her mind.

Shen Wanqing even felt that she had become an obsession with this older sister. How could someone who had been a confidante and a perfect matchmaker for her whole life fail her?

But Shen Wanqing really didn't have time to pay attention to Zhou Hong talking about how outstanding a man she had. She turned to look at Yu Lang, whose face had turned completely sour, and couldn't help but burst into laughter. This new world experience was still too stimulating for Lord Yu.

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Several readers have left comments saying they like the historical romance genre and would like a separate book for it. There's also a pre-order item in the column called "Twenty-Five Years of Summer," featuring a similar puppy and a modern female protagonist.

When I decided on that book, I really wanted to let the dog and Jiyun from the parallel world have another sweet romance. However, the background setting is not ancient to modern times. Those who are interested in this theme can add it to their favorites first.

I'll be starting "Farming in the Wasteland" in January, and for "Summer of Twenty-Five Years," we'll have to see how the pre-orders go.

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