Chapter 33 Food Processing Plant 4 (Isn't all of this a selection process?)
A few months ago, An Caiyun had a strange encounter.
That noon, after meeting with her client, she went to a nearby restaurant for lunch.
The restaurant had a dish called braised pork with green beans, and it looked good, so she ordered it. But when the dish arrived, she took a bite and found that the green beans were undercooked and tasted strange.
An Caiyun didn't even have time to eat; she ran off to argue with the restaurant manager.
However, the person in charge insisted that there was nothing wrong with the food, and that it was An Caiyun's sense of taste that was the problem.
An Caiyun refused to listen. She blocked the window, preventing others from buying, and also grabbed the person in charge to argue.
After a long and contentious struggle, the person in charge refused to budge an inch.
An Caiyun was furious and reached for her phone to call the police. Just then, an elderly man collapsed, with unfinished plum beans still on his plate.
"The person has collapsed, and you still say there's nothing wrong with the stuff?" An Caiyun questioned.
The manager wanted to ask, "Are you guys putting on a show to deliberately extort money?"
Before he could finish speaking, six or seven more people collapsed. Among them were children, adults, young people, and the elderly. They were spread out across several tables, clearly not a group.
The dishes they ordered were also quite varied.
The only thing they had in common was that they both ordered "stewed pork with green beans".
"Eating raw or undercooked green beans can cause food poisoning, and this is no joke!" An Caiyun shouted sternly when she caught a staff member trying to move the vegetables away. "Don't move! This is evidence! Everyone is watching. Don't even think about destroying the evidence."
As they were talking, someone called the police and someone else called an ambulance.
The restaurant was noisy.
Later, they took the person to the hospital, and a check-up revealed that the problem was indeed caused by eating undercooked plum beans.
The restaurant manager apologized to each of them individually.
An Caiyun was unwilling to let it go easily, but unexpectedly a transparent panel suddenly appeared in front of her.
Welcome to the Evolution Game.
[Congratulations to the player who successfully survived instance number 115750 – "Plum Bean Food Poisoning Incident".]
[Because you pointed out the source of the disaster, stopped others from purchasing it, prevented the danger from spreading further, and avoided more human injuries, your performance rating is "A", and you are rewarded with the following attribute points: Strength +0.2, Agility +0.2, Constitution +0.3, Spirit +0.2.]
[Note 1: Players will only learn of the existence of the Evolution Game after receiving an "A" grade (or higher) in the level completion evaluation once or more.]
[Note 2: Players who achieve a "B" rating or lower will only receive attribute points and will not be aware of the existence of the evolution game.]
[Note 3: Standard adult female's four-dimensional attributes: Strength 0.5, Agility 0.5, Constitution 0.5, Spirit 0.8. A single attribute value exceeding 3, 6, or 9 will grant special abilities.]
[Note 4: The existence of the Evolution Game must not be disclosed to non-players or players without an "A" rating (or higher) in their completion. Random disclosure will have unforeseen and serious consequences.]
At first, An Caiyun thought there was something wrong with her body, so she went to the hospital for a full-body checkup.
The result was that he became stronger and ran faster. His body, which had been drinking for many years, not only recovered to its peak condition at twenty, but was even healthier than before.
When talking to clients, following your intuition can actually help you grasp their intentions more accurately.
An Caiyun kept this to herself and no one else.
And now…
"Will careless leaks of information lead to unknown and serious consequences?"
"How serious is it? Can it cause someone to be bedridden for months and temporarily lose their ability to work?"
"I'm really curious."
Her words sounded like the innocent curiosity and desire to explore the unknown that a child has for the unknown, but the expression on An Caiyun's face was completely different.
Another beautiful day.
In the morning, Ding Tianyi leisurely brewed coffee in the tea room.
Ever since he confirmed that he had been selected for a promotion and a raise, he felt that the sky was bluer, the water was clearer, the mountains were greener, and even the air was fresher.
"You think you've already won?" A sinister voice suddenly rang out.
Ding Tianyi didn't need to turn around to know who was speaking. He sighed softly, "It's because you made a major mistake at work that you missed the opportunity for a promotion and a raise. No matter what you do, no one will be on your side."
He appeared relaxed, with the composure of a victor.
“There have been so many accidents in recent years. Even if you are lucky enough to get a promotion and a raise, you may not live to enjoy it.” An Caiyun’s voice was very soft, but her eyes seemed to be poisoned. “Maybe this is actually an evolutionary game. The creator eliminates and eliminates the incompetent lower class, allowing only the elite to survive.”
Ding Tianyi was amused. He said in a serious tone, "Then let me tell you something too—the screening process started long before the accident happened."
"Those with good minds possess wealth."
"Good-looking women marry into wealthy families."
"Healthy people get married and have children."
"People who have no money, no ability, and no brains can't get married."
Isn't all of this a process of selection?
"The ultimate winner will possess wealth, good looks, health, and intelligence. The loser will be eliminated and have nothing."
"So, wasn't my story much scarier than yours?"
Before An Caiyun could react, he picked up his coffee cup, left the tea room, and unilaterally ended the conversation.
The next day.
Ding Tianyi took the order and went to find the production manager.
Food processing plants are actually divided into several departments, each with its own manager.
For example, the sales department is specifically responsible for external sales.
The production department is responsible for specific production tasks. For example, how much stock is currently in the warehouse? If there's a temporary shortage, how many days will it take to produce it?
Such matters all fall under their jurisdiction.
Ding Tianyi has signed a new contract and needs to communicate with the production department to ensure that the goods are delivered to the customer within the agreed time.
Ding Tianyi walked into the elevator as if he knew the way well, pressed the floor button, and then focused on looking at the order form.
But after waiting for quite a while, the elevator still didn't move.
He looked up in confusion.
I pressed the floor number, but it didn't work.
Pressing the elevator door open button didn't work.
Left with no other option, Ding Tianyi had to use the telephone inside the elevator to call the maintenance personnel to come and fix it as soon as possible.
There happened to be someone on duty across the street, and they promised to come right away.
Ding Tianyi thought that as long as he waited in the elevator until the maintenance personnel arrived, everything would be fine.
Just after the call ended, the elevator suddenly shook violently and the lights inside went out.
Ding Tianyi felt inexplicably horrified.
Fortunately, the maintenance crew arrived quickly, pried open the elevator door, and let him out.
Ding Tianyi had just breathed a sigh of relief when he heard a loud bang, and then the elevator plummeted.
Ding Tianyi and the repairman looked at each other in bewilderment.
The repairman hesitated and said, "I don't know what's going on yet. If I had arrived any later, you might have fallen down with me..."
Ding Tianyi felt a chill run down his spine, and a cold sweat broke out on his back.
During his lunch break, Ding Tianyi hid on the rooftop to smoke.
"What's wrong? You went up to the rooftop to smoke without calling me?" The manager happened to be smoking as well and noticed him by chance. He jokingly asked, "Could it be that you're so sure you'll get a promotion and a raise that you're thinking of throwing your matchmaker over the wall?"
The bride enters the room, and the matchmaker is thrown over the wall—this is a local saying in the federal government.
It means that some people are ungrateful. They are extremely attentive when they need something from others, but once the matter is settled, they become indifferent.
The manager's words were clearly a warning to Ding Tianyi.
Normally, Ding Tian would have been trembling with fear and readily offered his loyalty. But today, he simply wasn't in the mood.
"I encountered some accidents and almost lost my life. I took advantage of the free time to go up to the rooftop for a smoke to calm my nerves." Ding Tianyi was still shaken.
The manager was quite surprised. "What's wrong?"
"I was in an elevator, and it plummeted. I almost went down with it. I was walking on the main street when something fell from above and almost hit my head. Two accidents in one day, both potentially fatal." Ding Tian put a cigarette in his mouth, rubbed his face, and tried to cheer himself up.
"Coincidentally, An Caiyun came to talk to me about random things early this morning. She said things like how accidents have been frequent in recent years, and some people are born to get promoted but don't live to enjoy the benefits. Maybe this is an evolution, a game, and those who survive are the human elite..."
“I’m starting to wonder if she found out about the bad things I did and that’s why I’m being cursed.”
"Nonsense!" the manager retorted angrily. "Recommending you for promotion is perfectly reasonable, legal, and compliant with all due process!"
As he spoke, he glared at Ding Tianyi. The message was clear: keep your mouth shut and don't go around saying anything.
Realizing he had misspoke, Ding Tianyi chuckled and said, "Look at me, I've been so shocked that I'm starting to talk nonsense."
"It's good that you understand." The manager softened his tone. "In life, we're bound to encounter some unexpected events. Don't overthink it; if you escaped unscathed, it just means you're lucky."
"I'm getting a promotion soon. Make sure you handle the deals you sign well, so no one can find any fault with you."
"Okay, I'll stay and work overtime tonight." Ding Tianyi also wanted to do his job perfectly, so that no one could find fault with it.
"That's right. Young man, don't overthink things all day long. You'll scare yourself sick even when there's nothing wrong with you." The manager offered a few words of comfort and let the matter drop.
He thought that would solve everything.
The next day, Yun Xin came to work early and found Ding Tianyi dead in the office, his body stiff!
The police were called, ambulances were summoned, workers were talking amongst themselves, and chaos reigned everywhere.
Shortly after, the investigation results were released. The police stated that Ding Tianyi died of a myocardial infarction due to long-term alcoholism, staying up late, and irregular lifestyle.
Unfortunately, he stayed in the office alone last night to work overtime, and when he fell ill, there was no one to call an ambulance.
If someone had helped call an ambulance and taken him to the hospital in time, he might not have died.
"So he was a perfectly healthy person, and just one night later, he was gone?" The manager stammered, unable to speak coherently.
Hearing yesterday that Ding Tianyi had an accident, he felt that Ding Tianyi was too young to handle things.
Now that someone close to him has suddenly died, the manager realizes how terrifying it is to see something like this happen to someone close to you.
That feeling of panic can't be dispelled by just someone saying a few words.
"So, get some sleep, drink less alcohol, and avoid sub-health," the police officer said, ending the investigation.
The manager was having a major headache.
After get off work, Ding Tianyi voluntarily stayed to work overtime. So whether the accident happened during working hours or after get off work hours will likely lead to some disputes later.
The manager wanted to discuss with the factory owner how to proceed, but An Caiyun blocked his way.
“Ding Tianyi passed away unexpectedly, leaving me as the only competitor. It seems that I am the only one who can apply for the senior salesperson position.” An Caiyun stated her purpose directly.
The manager was furious. "A colleague you see every day has tragically died, and you're not even sad? All you can think about is getting a promotion and a raise?"
An Caiyun suddenly raised her voice, "I don't understand either. Why won't you give me what should belong to me? Why do I have to take it from you?"
If the manager were fair and just, why would she need to resort to so many tricks and go to so much trouble?
Why do other people act as if she's coveting something she shouldn't have, even though it's something she clearly deserves?
The manager was speechless for a moment.
What made him even more uneasy was that An Caiyun used to treat him as if he were a superior.
Now, An Caiyun looked at him as if she were sizing up a weakling.
Those who can't be reasoned with and can use other means to protect their interests... are the "weak."
"I'm in a hurry to handle Ding Tianyi's funeral arrangements. We'll talk about the promotion later," the manager said, changing the subject and leaving in a hurry.
"So even without Ding Tianyi, I wouldn't have gotten a promotion or a raise." An Caiyun seemed to have suddenly realized something, and laughed self-deprecatingly.
(End of this chapter)
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