Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Social Animal Examination
The high-rise elevator can only be activated by swiping a card. Just as Chen Run was about to run away, Manager Ren had already walked into the elevator leisurely.
The elevator door behind him closed quickly, like the closing mouth of a giant beast.
The weirdness of this matter is comparable to Trump interviewing a White House cleaner or Musk interviewing a company receptionist.
Shen Run's heartbeat soared to 180 miles per hour, and he clenched the cheap canvas bag in his hand.
A calm male voice came from the office in front of him: "Is this Miss Shen? Please come in."
Chen Run could only bite the bullet and walk in. When she saw the figure behind the desk, her eyes widened. "Lu Kuo!" She realized she hadn't been polite enough and quickly added, "Chairman."
She did know this Mr. Lu, a figure who often appeared on the front pages of financial magazines around the world. She had been fighting in the business world with Mr. Lu since she was a child. Since he officially took over Sun Umbrella last year, his title was officially upgraded from "Mr. Lu" to "Mr. Lu". He looked young and handsome, even more outstanding than the photos in the magazines - it seemed that he was not a scam.
But at the same time, she felt even more uncertain. A world-famous figure interviewing her? What was going on?
Lu Kuo seemed to see the uneasiness in her heart and raised his hand to signal: "Please sit down."
The tone was gentle but unyielding.
While Chen Run was pulling the stool, Lu Kuo looked at her subtly.
It has to be said that Miss Chen's appearance is much better than in the photo. After all, ID photos cannot highlight advantages such as fair skin and a high nose bridge. However, this kind of appearance advantage is not what Lu Kuo wants - many beauties have enjoyed the benefits of their looks since childhood, and there is a certain degree of arrogance in their personalities.
Fortunately, the humble, pleasing, and honest look between her eyebrows made up for her appearance's 'disadvantage'. Lu Kuo suppressed the slight dissatisfaction in his heart, pushed up his glasses, and smiled tentatively: "I'm sorry, Miss Shen, for making you rush here so hastily. I hope I didn't delay your work."
——This was a test to see if she had received an offer from other companies. Lu Kuo was very confident that no company could offer a salary comparable to that of Sun Umbrella, so this was just a common tactic used in workplace communication.
Unexpectedly, a world-famous figure would speak so kindly. Shen Run felt a little flattered and stuttered before saying, "No, it's okay. I'm actually quite free."
She had a look of clear stupidity on her face and scratched her head: "I haven't found a job yet. Apart from you, no other company is interested in me."
Lu Kuo was so honest that he couldn't respond. He laughed briefly and said casually, "A wise bird chooses the right tree to roost in. Perhaps this is the fate between you and the Sun Umbrella Company."
He saw through Shen Run's rookie nature at a glance and instigated her in a very seductive tone: "Ms. Shen, I have carefully read your resume, and I think you are very suitable for this position."
Chen Run was a little embarrassed: "Haha, it's not that suitable, right? My education and ability don't seem to meet your company's usual recruitment requirements."
Lu Kuo: “…” It doesn’t have to be so realistic.
He could only continue to save face for himself and laughed dryly: "Miss Shen is overthinking it, actually..."
He smiled and said slowly, "Our company needs to take care of a special patient. You happened to be a nursing major in college, and you have previous experience working for a parasol outsourcing company. These are all advantages for you."
His eyes flickered slightly. "Although the patient's condition is special, caring for him isn't complicated. You just need to make simple arrangements for his diet and daily life, and record his daily condition."
Chen Run's eyes widened: "Is that all? Your salary is too high."
This is the first time I've heard employees complain about high wages...
Lu Kuo gradually got used to her sometimes wickedly positive train of thought and managed to maintain a smile: "This patient means a lot to us, which is why I asked you to meet with me."
He continued his half-truthful deception, "You know, we're a biopharmaceutical company. This patient's condition is extremely rare. If we can crack it, it could benefit all of humanity, bringing unimaginable fame and status. In comparison, this salary is just a drop in the bucket. If you perform well later, I can even give you a promotion and a raise."
How many business tycoons have been schemed against by Lu Kuo, not to mention a rookie in the workplace like Chen Run. She couldn't help but clench her fists, and her chest gradually became hot.
Lu Kuo's lips curled slightly, and he spoke sincerely, "Ms. Shen, although your academic qualifications and abilities are not the best among the interviewees, I saw that you have unlimited potential the first time I saw you. From a personal perspective, as long as you work hard, the company will not treat you unfairly. From the company's perspective, your position can bring huge benefits to the company and is a good deed that benefits all mankind. When the time comes, you will be a hero who will be recorded in history."
Shen Run's expression gradually became excited, as if he had returned to the year when he first put on the red scarf and took the oath under the national flag.
They were clearly still discussing the content of the work, but he made it seem as if Shen Run had already joined the company. He exhaled lightly and looked at Shen Run with burning eyes: "Tell me, Miss Shen, do you have the confidence to do this job well?"
Even if Chen Run wanted to hesitate, the double-digit balance in her bank card and the harassing private message from the Wild Chicken Media Company inviting her to be a marginal anchor did not allow her to hesitate any longer.
——Not to mention that wanting to become a formal employee of Parasol has become her inner demon.
Her eyes were as bright as a torch, and she said firmly, "I can!"
Lu Kuo's expression remained unchanged, but his back relaxed a little silently.
He smiled and extended his hand to her: "Welcome, Miss Shen." He glanced at his watch: "I need you to come to the company for your first day of trial at 9:30 tomorrow morning. Is the time convenient for you?"
Chen Run nodded in agreement, and Lu Kuo gestured for invitation again: "Regarding salary, holiday benefits, arrangements for the trial period and probation period, etc., the HR manager will inform you in detail. She will be waiting for you outside."
Lu Kuo watched her leave until her back completely disappeared from his sight, and the kind and gentle smile on his lips slowly faded away.
He casually dialed the company's internal line, and the assistant quickly handed him a ten-page document - it recorded Shen Run's life in detail, even the year she joined the Young Pioneers was clearly recorded.
Lu Kuo carefully read it and said with satisfaction, "She's suitable." He still felt uneasy, "But there's no guarantee that 001 will accept her. We'll continue to recruit people based on her criteria. She must be hardworking and honest, with a nursing degree preferred."
The assistant nodded and agreed: "You are really satisfied with Miss Shen."
Lu Kuo nodded casually. "She doesn't need to be particularly smart to take care of 001, just hardworking and down-to-earth will do. Besides, her family isn't local, they're from a small county town, and she has an older brother, so she's not an only child. This also meets my standards."
The assistant asked in confusion, "What do you mean...?"
Lu Kuo's voice was calm, yet hinted at a coldness: "You also know the dangers of 001. The seven psychics who died before..."
"If something happens to her, not being a local ensures that her family can't come to the company to cause trouble. Furthermore, she's not an only child; she has an older brother who's of marriageable age. This means that even if she becomes disabled or dies, her family can't refuse a high compensation."
The assistant was shocked.
"Of course... From my personal perspective, I don't want anything to happen to her either." Lu Kuo pushed his glasses. "Based on our current inferences, 001 will only attack those who intend to kill it. Moreover, the factory where it operates has been equipped with a large number of top-level security measures. In a few days, another S-level expert will be stationed there. We have tried our best to minimize the risk."
The assistant nodded in agreement. Lu Kuo murmured, "High returns often come with high risks. This principle remains unchanged no matter where you are."
More than ten years ago, the Earth was hit by continuous meteorite strikes, causing a mutation. A small number of humans, animals, and plants evolved and mutated. These evolved humans were called "superpowers" - but because ordinary people still account for the majority of the population on this planet, major countries blocked the news of superpowers, and only a small number of people knew about the existence of superpowers.
But this evolution is not without flaws. Human genes and physiques can hardly withstand such mutations. Many people with special abilities have contracted genetic diseases. The methods and drugs for treating these genetic diseases are mostly in the hands of the government, and a small part circulates among major capitalist families. Moreover, people with special abilities are, after all, men and women who need to eat, drink, defecate and urinate. Therefore, many people with special abilities choose to serve the government and capital in order to obtain drugs and rewards. The major forces and people with special abilities are mutually implicated and restrained, forming the current delicate balance.
Before the Great Change, the development of Sun Umbrella had reached a bottleneck and was slowly declining. Until the Great Change began, he and his father seized the opportunity, risked breaking the law, and searched for evolved plants and animals and people with special abilities in various countries, finally giving the aging Sun Umbrella Company a new life.
——And 001 was discovered at this time.
Although he has a human form, he does not have any vital signs, as if he is just a human mutant. After half a year of research and attempts, the company finally chose to give up and sealed him in a cold storage.
Just a few months ago, he awakened without warning, setting off a catastrophic chain reaction. Unfortunately, he was illegally detained by the company. Unable to seek help from the governments of various countries, Lu Kuo and his son could only find a way to deal with the matter privately...
Lu Kuo's thoughts stopped here. He looked out the window and slowly exhaled.
......
Chen Run was still immersed in the euphoria of being about to join the top ten in the world, and he even became so arrogant that he bought himself a pound and a half of chicken fork bones and two starch sausages for dinner.
After eating and drinking her fill, she set an alarm for herself at six o'clock, then wiped her mouth and went to sleep contentedly - even in her dreams she was wearing a little red flower, returning home in glory and being warmly welcomed by her fellow villagers.
She arrived at the company gate half an hour early on purpose, and was still wondering whether she needed to go through any procedures as a probationary employee. Unexpectedly, a Bentley slowly stopped in front of her.
Lu Kuo was in the back seat of the car and slowly rolled down the window: "Come in, Miss Chen."
Chen Run was stunned for a moment, then trotted around to the other side and sat down awkwardly: "Director Lu, what are we doing..."
Lu Kuo smiled and said, "Your workplace is over at the Science and Technology Park." He looked at the driver and gave a brief instruction, "Go to the Xinkai District."
In order to keep the technology confidential, the Sun Umbrella's technology park was built in the suburbs, about two or three hours' drive from the city. When they arrived at the technology park, the Bentley had no intention of stopping. It kept going deeper and deeper, turning around and around for nearly forty minutes, and finally stopped slowly at the deepest point.
A huge steel-built base stands there quietly, with rolling mountains behind it. Like a giant beast, it lurks quietly in the mountains.
Shen Run slowly opened his mouth, too shocked to speak.
Lu Kuo looked calm as he helped her open the car door. "Ms. Chen, we're here. This is where you'll be working from now on."
"Let's first see if the 'patient' can accept you." He paused. "Of course, if 'He' can't accept being with you, I'll compensate you with three days' salary for the trial period, plus food allowance, etc. I'll have HR contact you then."
In other words, if she doesn't catch the eye of that 'patient', she won't be able to work at Parasol?
Shen Run immediately perked up, trying to leave a good impression on his future leader.
The two gates of the base slowly opened up and down, the air currents inside collided and tore, and faint roars like those of wild beasts could be heard.
Lu Kuo stood with his back to her: "Ms. Shen, I hope you can promise me one thing."
"No matter what you see later, please stay calm..."
His voice dropped rapidly: "Don't panic."
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