Chapter 127 Breaking the Law
She continued, her eyes falling on his slightly nervous expression, "It's rare to be willing to help and have your own ideas!"
There was sincerity and recognition in his tone, as if he had discovered a treasure.
Cao Yangfei originally thought that he would be severely criticized and told that he was not good at this or that.
He had already prepared himself mentally for being criticized and had even imagined all sorts of embarrassing or awkward situations.
But he never expected that she would actually say this!
In his almost desperate understanding, superiors in the workplace always find fault and scold people, and never easily praise an ordinary employee.
But now, before he could say anything—she didn’t scold him, but encouraged him!
And every word seemed to hit the most vulnerable part of his heart.
Deep in his heart lies a desire to be seen, truly seen.
But in her eyes, he is valuable and has strengths!
It is worthy of recognition!
This is not just a compliment, but an unprecedented recognition.
This is very different from what we have experienced in other companies before.
Those superiors looked at him completely differently!
There was only criticism, disappointment, and even a hint of contempt in their eyes, as if he were a loser and a superfluous person.
In their eyes in the past, he was a fool, a waste, and could not do anything well.
Even though he tried his best, he didn't get any positive feedback.
But in Shen Yan's eyes, he is different - he can not only do things, but also know how to think; he is not a fool.
She saw his strengths and was willing to express them.
So he wanted to cry.
It seemed that the grievances he had suppressed for many years finally had a reason to be released.
The more Cao Yangfei listened, the more excited he became, and that long-lost emotion kept surging up in his heart.
Excitement and emotion intertwined into a ball, making him unable to control himself at all.
Finally, I couldn't suppress my emotions anymore, and tears silently slipped out of my eyes and flowed down my cheeks.
Shen Yan looked at him with red eyes, his expression moved but still serious. After a few seconds of pausing, she continued, "You are not only capable of doing the work, but you also know the priorities."
As she analyzed the situation, she explained it in detail, like a teacher. "When the venue was occupied, you immediately stood up and protected our interests. This demonstrates your ability to judge in emergencies."
"This is your responsibility."
This sentence seems like a summary of the previous ones, and it is also a deep affirmation.
The more Cao Yangfei listened, the more he couldn't hold back his tears, which flowed down uncontrollably like beads that had fallen off the string.
He lowered his head and tried to hide it, but he still couldn't calm down.
His throat seemed to be choked and he couldn't utter a word.
Finally someone saw his strengths.
For the first time, the heart that was suffocated by countless denials felt a little relieved.
Finally someone said that he had some good qualities.
A sense of respect and belonging that I had never experienced before arose spontaneously.
Finally someone said he was not a fool.
Behind these simple words lies all his long-suppressed loneliness.
At this moment, Shen Yan noticed that he was crying non-stop, frowned, and said in a cold voice: "Stop crying, it's not nice for a grown man to cry like this."
Although her tone was a little harsh, she did not express much dissatisfaction.
Cao Yangfei quickly raised his sleeve to wipe away his tears and said embarrassedly, "I really couldn't control myself just now. Thank you..."
Shen Yan snorted coldly, "Don't be moved too soon, I'll say something cruel that will make you tremble later."
Upon hearing this, Cao Yangfei immediately stopped crying.
His back straightened up immediately as if by reflex, and the excitement and emotion on his face disappeared, replaced by a tense expression and a vigilant mental preparation.
Shen Yan said slowly, "Although you have these advantages, it is precisely because of this that we cannot take you lightly. While we see your bright spots, we must also face the reality - you still have many serious problems."
Cao Yangfei frowned unconvincedly, "Wait... the serious problems you mentioned aren't the ones I just mentioned, are they? I'm talking about 'poison points', not simple shortcomings!"
She didn't avoid his gaze, but looked at him and asked, "Do you know what your poison point is?"
Cao Yangfei pondered for a moment, his expression growing serious. He gritted his teeth and said, "I'm not very good at math, and my brain works slowly. Sometimes I can't react to the ways of the world, and I don't know how to read people's expressions. I know this is a serious flaw in society, especially in business."
Shen Yan nodded. "At least you are aware of your shortcomings and are willing to face them. This honesty deserves recognition."
"Not being able to count might seem like a minor flaw to ordinary people."
She paused, then continued with a slightly stern tone, "But for a businessman, this is a very fatal flaw. Unclear accounting, incorrect quotations, and a lack of accuracy in negotiating numbers are all fatal risks."
"Of course, this is just one of your many flaws, and it doesn't completely determine your value."
"Another truly more serious poison is your past behavior."
As she spoke, her speech slowed down even more, as if she was weighing the weight of each word.
"You should remember, right?"
She looked at him and said, "You once said that you did some crooked things in the past."
"That's all in the past!"
Cao Yangfei blurted out, and then was hurt by his own words.
"It's precisely because you've done something like that that people have to question your entire character!"
Her tone was firm and calm. "This is the main obstacle when we consider whether to activate you. You could even say it's our only concern!"
"You can be unsure of arithmetic, awkward in speech, or clumsy in movement, but what we cannot tolerate is a person who leaves doubts and hidden dangers in his conduct in society!"
"Even if you're a little weaker in math, we can still find a way to solve the problem. For example, we can arrange for you to do some manual labor, such as watching the place or guarding the stall."
“But if it’s a person’s moral character that’s at fault, that’s a real minefield!”
Her tone became more serious. "Once you step in, it won't be as simple as changing jobs. Something big is going to happen!"
After hearing this, Cao Yangfei broke out in cold sweat on his back.
At this moment, he finally understood what she meant by "making you tremble".
Shen Yan looked at him seriously, "So, I want you to remember that in the future, you must never let anyone have the slightest suspicion of your conduct!"
"You must live and conduct yourself with dignity, do things with integrity, take every step firmly, and make every decision that stands the test of time!"
"From today on, you are not allowed to do anything sneaky or underhanded, and you are absolutely not allowed to get involved in anything illegal or disorderly!"
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