05

Go back and think about it yourself.

As expected, Han Wenqing is ruthless and doesn't talk much.

It was probably because of this sentence that Shen Ning suddenly understood some of Han Wenqing's meaning.

This is something she needs to figure out for herself.

Or rather, this is something she should figure out for herself.

Wu Meng must have told Han Wenqing about her situation, which is why Han Wenqing made this decision, letting her figure it out herself rather than being taught by someone else.

If that's the case, then it's definitely not the mindset of a team assistant, but rather the mindset of the identity she's trying to get closer to.

Shen Ning felt a sense of sudden enlightenment; as long as she had a direction, she would eventually understand the problem.

With this in mind, she quickly focused on her work.

The next day, Shen Ning changed into a more casual outfit, a white short-sleeved shirt and black wide-leg pants, and changed her shoes to flat casual shoes. She took her formal attire and a large bag of things she had bought and arrived at the office at 7 o'clock.

The team's routine morning meeting was at 9 a.m. There was no one on her floor yet. Shen Ning didn't dawdle at all. She quickly tidied up and turned on her computer to start her new day's work.

After confirming Bai Yanfei as a member of the live broadcast team, a more detailed schedule and various contingency plans are needed. The live broadcast script needs to be checked with the publicity department, and attention should also be paid to recent public opinion to manage risks in advance.

The placement of Song Qiying's promotional posters in Shanghai may need to be adjusted.

I also need to find some time to say hello to the finance department.

in addition……

Knock knock knock.

As Shen Ning was planning her day, a knock on the door brought her back to reality.

"Vice-captain?"

It was only 7:30. Seeing Zhang Xinjie outside the glass door, Shen Ning was quite surprised and immediately stood up: "You're here so early?"

"Training is scheduled for 8 o'clock. What time did you arrive?"

"It's about 7 o'clock, just a little while ago." Shen Ning looked at the remaining half hour, took out a storage box from the bag, and quickly asked Zhang Xinjie.

"I plan to hang a storage box for everyone in the training room specifically for invoices. I will collect them every one to two weeks for reimbursement. This will be more convenient for everyone and will not take too long."

Zhang Xinjie was somewhat surprised by her efficiency. He had originally thought that there was no place to claim expenses during the holiday, and that he could hand over this part of the work after he returned from Zurich. He did not expect that Shen Ning would take the initiative to bring it up.

"You thought of this yourself?"

"Yes, after all, there are many people in the team, and it would be too messy to keep them all together, and it would be easy to lose them if they were kept in one's own hands."

After saying that, Shen Ning took out another invoice that she had pasted up last night: "I just found a discarded invoice and pasted it as a template. Do you think there are any problems?"

The invoices handed over were neatly pasted in the upper left corner of the white paper. The paper also had descriptions of various uses, such as travel expenses, daily transportation expenses, business entertainment expenses, and gift expenses, which were quite formal and standard.

This is my first time posting this, and I didn't ask anyone for help. I just read the company's reimbursement rules and managed to do it so well.

Zhang Xinjie is becoming more and more satisfied with his new assistant.

Given her work efficiency and attitude, he even considered applying for her to be promoted to a permanent position a month early.

"No problem, excellent." Zhang Xinjie praised generously and said, "You can join the meeting at nine o'clock later, and I'll explain it to everyone there."

Shen Ning was somewhat surprised: "I'm attending the meeting too?"

"Judging from today's work, you will soon be taking over the team's data analysis and organization work, so you should get involved and familiarize yourself with it now."

His gaze flickered, and a light yet firm strength welled up within him.

Data analysis involves examining various metrics from each player's training, directly reflecting their growth and the team's overall strength.

Although it's not exactly classified, it's still core information. Putting aside the issue of trust, doing this well requires a high level of ability.

As a newcomer who got in through connections, she really didn't expect to be exposed to these kinds of jobs so quickly.

This was a huge affirmation for her, even though it seemed like such a small thing as attending a conference.

No need for affectation, Chen Ning nodded and said, "Okay."

"Okay, then you can get to work." Zhang Xinjie turned around to go to the training room next door to prepare for training. After taking a few steps, he remembered something, turned around and said, "In the future, you don't need to come so early unless it's something urgent. Your clock-in time is 8 o'clock."

Shen Ning smiled slightly and said again, "Okay."

At 8 o'clock, Zhang Xinjie began his training with perfect precision, just like the marks on a clock.

Han Wenqing, as the team captain, also arrived. After seeing Shen Ning already working, he paused for a moment, then went into another office to handle the work that had accumulated during the previous competition.

When Zhang Jiale arrived, he saw that in the three rooms from left to right, the vice-captain, assistant and captain each occupied a room, and they were all concentrating on training or working.

Seeing the half-eaten roujiamo (Chinese hamburger) in my hand, I suddenly felt immense pressure.

Before, it didn't seem like much when only the captain and vice-captain were working so hard, but now that even the newly arrived assistant is working so hard, the rest of the group seems increasingly lax.

Thinking about his resentment at losing to Happy, and looking at the current situation, Zhang Jiale also put away his carefree attitude that he had shown after the game. He swallowed a roujiamo (Chinese hamburger) in two bites, casually wiped the grease off his fingertips on his pants, and went into the training room with a serious face.

It's already the tenth season, he won't be playing for many more years, he wants a championship.

People arrived one after another, and each newcomer saw the energetic and enthusiastic look of those who had arrived before them, so they also tried to get as energetic as possible.

Although the later arrivals are less and less clear about what's going on, the youthful passion and enthusiasm are irresistible.

At 9 o'clock, all team members walked to the conference room to begin the last morning meeting before the summer break.

On the way, Qin Muyun quietly asked Bai Yanfei, "Why is it so hectic on the last day?"

"I don't know, it's been like this since I arrived, I haven't dared to say a word. There were only ten minutes left before the meeting, and I even forced myself to do two sets of hand speed training."

"Oh my god, I was planning to go on vacation, how am I supposed to make any plans now that this has happened?"

"I'm hesitant too. Judging from this situation, I'd have to come here to practice every day?"

"Will we talk about this in the meeting?"

At this point, the two looked at each other, sharing a deep sense of empathy.

After everyone took their seats, Zhang Xinjie pointed to the seats opposite him and Han Wenqing and said to Shen Ning, "You sit here."

"Will Sister Shen Ning join our meetings from now on?" Song Qiying had always thought that Shen Ning was an assistant in charge of non-e-sports matters for the team, but she didn't expect her to participate in the morning meeting as well.

"Yes, she will participate in all kinds of tactical discussion meetings in the future and assist Xin Jie in some training situation statistical analysis work," Han Wenqing replied.

"Welcome, welcome." Zhang Jiale finally snapped out of his intense, competitive state, looked at Shen Ning for a moment, and smiled, "You've changed your style today. Yesterday's suit was too formal."

Shen Ning said, "You guys all have a casual sporty style. My outfit is too out of place, and running up and down is exhausting."

“That’s great, it’s full of vitality,” Zheng Chengfeng agreed.

"Alright, let's get to the meeting." Zhang Xinjie interrupted the casual conversation at the right time. "On the last day, we won't assign any specific tasks. We'll just briefly explain the arrangements for the summer break."

"First of all, if you're leaving the city or going on a trip, pay attention to traffic safety on the road; this is the most important thing. Also, while relaxing, make sure to maintain a certain amount of practice. You don't need to be too hard-hitting, but you need to maintain your basic feel for the game."

At this point, Zhang Xinjie wrote the dates July 17th to August 6th on the whiteboard behind him.

"The World Invitational Tournament is around this time, and I believe you will all be paying attention to it. Apart from the competition days, we have daily training, one of which is to take turns playing practice matches with the eight playoff teams in team battles. We expect Tyranny to have two or three of these matches."

Zhang Xinjie paused here, and Han Wenqing naturally picked up the conversation.

"So, when it's time to practice with the national team, I hope everyone can coordinate their schedules. This is not only to help them better integrate the team, but also a rare opportunity to compete against the All-Star lineup. Do you all understand?"

"Understood!" everyone said in unison, their excitement palpable at the thought of competing against the league's top players.

"Very good." Han Wenqing nodded, then looked at Shen Ning, "Watch the practice matches online as well."

"Okay." Shen Ning lowered his head and silently added upgrading to a high-spec gaming PC to his budget.

Sigh, my internship salary is only 6400. If they deduct some performance bonus, it will be even less. I don't know if it will be enough.

Just as he was sighing inwardly, he heard Zhang Xinjie call out his name.

“From now on, Shen Ning will be in charge of handling daily tasks such as reimbursement.” Zhang Xinjie looked at her. “Tell me the details.”

Although she wasn't intimidated by such small occasions, it was her first time speaking at a team meeting, so Shen Ning took a small breath and tried her best to stay alert.

She took out a storage box and an A4 sheet of paper with examples of how the money would be used, stood up unhurriedly, and walked to the front of the conference room.

“Previously, everyone reimbursed their own expenses or the deputy team leader reimbursed them. I will take over this part of the work from now on, saving everyone the trouble of sorting out and pasting receipts.”

She showed the team members what she was holding: "Each of you will have one of these storage boxes. I will hang them in the training room and office. You can put them in your respective boxes whenever you get a receipt. You don't need to save them up. This way, they are convenient, easy to keep out of reach of others, and they won't expire easily."

"In addition, be sure to write a description of the purpose on A4 paper. I have written a sample here, which will be posted on the wall. You can refer to it if you forget. Just one sentence is enough. You don't need to post it afterward. Just put it in the box with the invoice."

"Depending on the amount of invoices, I will submit them for reimbursement once every one to two weeks. If you have urgent or large amounts, you can give them to me directly, and I will process the application on the same day."

After speaking, Chen Ning placed the sample invoice and instruction sheet into the box. There was a soft clatter as the paper hit the plastic box.

"That's it. Does anyone have any questions?"

"Anyway, you just throw it in when you get to the office, maybe write a couple of words, and you don't have to fill out any forms?" Bai Yanfei summarized.

"Yes."

Upon receiving a calm and affirmative reply, everyone's faces lit up with smiles.

"Oh my god, that's great! At least I don't have to go through all that trouble of pasting receipts and filling out expense reports anymore."

"Sister Chen Ning, you are truly a genius."

"This time, the finance department definitely won't be able to cause us any trouble!"

Everyone showered him with compliments, and even Chen Ning couldn't resist feeling a little joy inside, a natural smile appearing on his face.

"Then let's follow this approach from now on. If you encounter any problems, please let me know anytime."

After speaking, Shen Ning gestured to the two captains and returned to her position.

It must be said that having a meticulous and proactive assistant in the team is a great help.

Han Wenqing could already imagine the comfortable scene in the future where he wouldn't have to hide from the director of the finance department, and could pass by her openly and greet her naturally.

It was truly wonderful.

That's all for today. Everyone should make good use of their holiday, taking care to rest and relax. Finally, I want to emphasize the importance of safety. That's all for now, meeting adjourned.

As Zhang Xinjie finished his routine, everyone filed out with unusually cheerful expressions, already chatting about their anticipation for the team battle as soon as they stepped outside.

As was his habit, Chen Ning stayed until the very end, making sure no one had left anything behind before closing the door and leaving the meeting room.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Xinjie was waiting for her outside.

"Remember to get reimbursed for these things you bought," Zhang Xinjie said.

Shen Ning hadn't expected him to specifically remind her of this, and replied with a smile, "They're all small things, bought casually from a roadside shop, and I didn't even get a receipt."

That's the truth. It wasn't much money, and it wasn't an essential item. Plus, she was a newbie, so she was a little embarrassed and didn't think about getting reimbursed.

But Zhang Xinjie continued, "How much did it cost?"

"It'll only cost a few dozen yuan."

"Tens?"

"Over forty."

"Forty-something?"

Faced with Zhang Xinjie's persistent questioning, Chen Ning finally raised the white flag: "42."

Upon receiving the answer, Zhang Xinjie nodded, took out his phone, and sent her a 42 yuan red envelope.

"Please accept the money. Remember to issue invoices later. These are all office supplies needed for work, there's nothing to be embarrassed about."

Feeling a little embarrassed after her thoughts were exposed, Chen Ning panicked even more at the thought of receiving a red envelope. She quickly declined, saying, "No need, it's nothing. Besides, I didn't issue a receipt myself, so I can't let you pay for it."

"Keep it." Zhang Xinjie always had that calm and collected demeanor, and even for the smallest things, he would still give a reasoning. "This is a one-time thing. You can get reimbursed for any work-related expenses in the future. The team doesn't have a habit of letting people pay for things for nothing."

Zhang Xinjie has a clear and upright perspective. What's rare is that he doesn't show concern for his employees based on personal feelings or preferences. Instead, he strictly adheres to the rules and regulations, protecting the rights and interests of his employees, even if it's just 42 yuan.

He's a truly rare and excellent leader.

Chen Ning stopped being coy and gratefully accepted the money.

...

After a busy day, we finally managed to finalize most of the various plans and coordination matters.

Around 4 PM, Han Wenqing went to the general office for a meeting, while everyone else was practicing. Shen Ning picked up the documents she needed to report and prepared to go to Zhang Xinjie's office. Looking down, she saw two Ferrero Rocher chocolates left on the table and grabbed them as well.

"Vice-captain, these are the finalized details for the live broadcast. Please take a look and see if there are any adjustments needed."

As she spoke, Shen Ning handed over the documents and placed the two chocolates on Zhang Xinjie's desk.

Zhang Xinjie remained expressionless, holding the document in his hand without moving. He glanced at the chocolate, then looked up and asked, "What does this mean?"

"It's not about currying favor with the boss, don't misunderstand." Shen Ning spoke frankly, "I bought these for my colleagues in the finance department today. I kept one extra box for myself, and I have two left. I'll thank you for the reimbursement."

Zhang Xinjie didn't care about any leftovers he got; instead, he accurately grasped the key phrase "Finance Department": "Was this bought specifically for the finance department?"

"Yes, after all, our relationship seemed a bit...stiff before."

The Zhang Jiale incident completely tarnished the team's image in the finance department's eyes. They realized that since they would be responsible for handling various tasks in the future, if they didn't mend their relationship, the finance department might find various excuses to delay or obstruct her in the future.

Moreover, the girl who cried while putting up the ticket was truly wronged. When she went there today, she was clearly a cheerful girl with a sweet voice and a smiling face. Zhang Jiale's actions were indeed unfair.

"You are responsible for handling interpersonal relationships, but..."

At this point, Zhang Xinjie paused, still expecting him to say something about selfless principles or systems, but unexpectedly, this person said...

"I won't cover the cost of the chocolate for you."

His solemn expression almost cracked.

I never intended for you to pay for this.

I'm so sorry, Deputy Captain Zhang.