Several people tried to get close to her and even asked her to show them her manuscript. Lin Xinrou was flustered by this and politely replied a few words to get through it, but people kept coming over to greet her.
Everyone was very enthusiastic, but it made her nervous, afraid that if she said the wrong thing, she would not be able to fit in with the group. Just when it was very lively outside, the office door was suddenly opened.
"Are you very free? Have you completed your tasks for this month?" The speaker was the leader of Group A.
The people who were still making a fuss immediately lowered their heads. Lin Xinrou looked up and saw a woman with short hair. Unlike the leader of Group B, she was dressed entirely in black, even her face was dark. Noticing that Lin Xinrou was looking at her, the woman glanced at her, and Lin Xinrou immediately dared not look anymore. Only then did the woman close the door with satisfaction.
Hengcheng's design department has two team leaders and one department manager. Neither team leader has a particularly good temper, but despite being in competition, the two teams get along very well and often help each other. This is what Xiaoyue's colleague told her.
Everyone thought Lin Xinrou was exceptionally capable. Only the two team leaders knew that she had performed poorly in the company's competitions. However, since she had come to the company, they wouldn't say anything as long as she didn't cause trouble.
"Designer Lin, could you please make a copy of some documents for me?"
"Sure, just call me Xinrou."
She stood up, took the documents from her colleague, and went to make copies. She was prepared to accept her colleagues' teasing, since she would pay them back little by little. However, she did not expect that they would not make things too difficult for her. Even the matter of making copies and buying a cup of coffee only happened occasionally.
She handed the photocopied document to her colleague, who smiled at her in a friendly manner. After two days, she had become quite familiar with everyone in the department. Only a few people were unwilling to talk to her, but she didn't care. As long as she could maintain her position in the company, that was enough for her.
"Could you help me take a look at this? I don't really understand it." She called out to a colleague who was coming up behind her.
"Sure, just ask me if you have any questions in the future."
She nodded her thanks. Of course, she wasn't foolish enough to approach her male colleagues. Instead, she focused on building relationships with her female colleagues. The next day, she bought coffee for everyone, which helped her get along even better with them.
During her lunch break, she planned to go to the tea room for some snacks, but unexpectedly overheard people talking about her.
"What do you guys think of that new designer, Lin?"
"She's alright, but she's been here for a few days and the team leader hasn't called her over. Usually, when a talented person comes, the two team leaders would compete to train her. This time it's a bit unusual."
"I also find it strange. Do you think she's really that amazing, or is it just a publicity stunt?"
In ordinary companies, new designers are usually not involved in important projects, but Hengcheng is different. Once they are identified as having outstanding abilities, they will invest a lot of human and financial resources to train them.
Lin Xinrou was brought in by the person in charge, but she was not given any important role. If she was really capable, why didn't she take over any projects? But if she wasn't capable, how could she have gotten into Hengcheng? She was even brought in halfway through.
"Alright, stop talking so much. It wouldn't be good if someone overheard us."
"That's true. We just need to mind our own business. If the team leader hears us talking nonsense, we'll lose our bonuses again."
The people inside started talking about other things, while Lin Xinrou, standing outside, looked flustered. If what they said was true, she had been abandoned.
Feeling uneasy, Lin Xinrou quickly found Xiao Yue and confirmed with her that what the others had said was true. Perhaps seeing how flustered she was, Xiao Yue kindly comforted her, "But there are always exceptions. Don't worry, maybe the team leaders are just too busy."
Lin Xinrou barely managed to calm herself down, but no matter where she went, she could always sense people talking about her, saying that she was incompetent and only got eighth place in the company's competition, and that such a person should get out of Hengcheng.
After being awakened by such a dream once again, she decided to take some measures. She couldn't leave Hengcheng, otherwise those people would only laugh at her. After making up her mind, she went to find Xiaoyue again.
"Xiao Yue, I've been here for so many days, and I still don't know the names of some people in the department. After all, I'm new here, and I still need to maintain good relationships with people. Can you help me?" She clasped her hands together and gave Xiao Yue some things.
Xiao Yue is an honest person who usually helps her colleagues when they are in trouble. Now that she saw her asking for help like this, she agreed, "I'll write down your names for you, starting from the first row, from left to right."
Although Lin Xinrou wasn't doing this for her colleagues, she still patiently watched Xiao Yue finish writing and then pointed out each point to her. She nodded perfunctorily, "By the way, could you tell me about the heads of our department as well?"
Without much thought, Xiao Yue told her about the personalities and preferences of the two team leaders. After listening, Lin Xinrou felt that it was not appropriate to spend time on them, so she asked about the department manager.
Xiao Yue suddenly lowered her voice, gestured for her to come closer, and whispered, "You have to be careful of our department manager. He's a lecher. I heard that several female employees were groped by him before, and now everyone is on edge."
She was still rambling on when Lin Xinrou found a breakthrough. If she was lustful, everything would be simple. As long as she could hook up with the department manager, she wouldn't have to worry about being fired.
"You must take good care of yourself, after all, you are so beautiful."
Hearing her praise Lin Xinrou, she smiled. Of course, she knew that Lin Xinrou was beautiful, which was her asset. Others wanted to use it but didn't. Having obtained this important information, she began her plan.
She began to observe the department head's daily routine and look for a suitable opportunity. She went to the department head's office under the pretense of delivering documents.
The assistant stopped her. "You're new here, aren't you?"
Lin Xinrou nodded. "Yes, I'm here to deliver documents to the supervisor."
"Just give it to me. The supervisor is taking a nap right now and no one is allowed to go in and disturb him." She obediently handed the document to her assistant, then rolled her eyes as she returned to her seat.
The next day at noon, she declined her colleague's invitation and, taking advantage of the fact that no one was around during her lunch break, changed into the scant lingerie she had brought with her in the bathroom. She then posed in front of the mirror for a while before putting on a long coat.
After observing that her supervisor and assistant had left, she made sure no one was around and then gently opened the office door, glancing around the office.
The spacious and bright room contained only a desk and a sofa. The windows were floor-to-ceiling, offering a panoramic view of the bustling city. She touched the desk with her hands and then walked towards the lounge.
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