Heartwarming Tree Hole
The early morning sunlight penetrates the huge floor-to-ceiling windows.
A cold spot of light was cast on the mirror-like marble floor on the 28th floor of Gu Group.
But it cannot dispel the inherent, suffocating low pressure here.
The air is filled with premium aromas, the slightly bitter scent of freshly ground coffee beans.
And a silent, high-speed sense of tension.
Lin Yu'an gently placed the last clearly marked and categorized document on a corner of Gu Lin's huge desk.
The movements were so precise that they seemed measured.
The bruise under his eye was darker than yesterday.
But his back was straight and his eyes were focused and sharp, like a short blade ready to be unsheathed at any time.
The Doupi Bear biscuits and the confidence earned from last night’s live broadcast temporarily suppressed the fatigue of the body.
"Mr. Gu, the Legal Department has reviewed the preliminary cooperation framework agreement with Huanyu Technology regarding the joint development of the core algorithm for the Tianqiong project. The identified risk points and suggested revisions are in Appendix 3.
The other party's CEO, Mr. Luo, hopes to have the first round of video consultations at 3:00 PM."
Lin Yu'an's voice was steady and clear, and his speaking speed was moderate.
After the report was completed, he stood quietly aside, waiting for instructions.
Gu Lin didn't even take his eyes off the financial report in front of him.
He just raised his finger imperceptibly to indicate that he understood.
The aura around him was like tangible ice, lowering the temperature of the entire office by several degrees.
Huanyu Technology is a new company in the industry, with leading technology but a complex background.
This cooperation involves Gu's strategic layout in the field of AI for the next five years, and there is no room for any mistakes.
"Background check." Gu Lin finally spoke, his voice low and cold, without a trace of emotion. "Huayu CTO Chen Mo, I want all of his public and semi-public speeches, papers, patents from the past five years, as well as...anything available through non-public channels, about the actual implementation results and potential ethical controversies of the projects he led.
The summary will be on my desk by 2 p.m.
"Yes, Mr. Gu."
Lin Yu'an agreed without any hesitation.
The task was huge and extremely sensitive, but he had long been accustomed to Gu Lin's "impossible" requests.
He quickly left the office and returned to his workstation.
His fingers flew across the keyboard, and his brain worked at high speed like a precision instrument.
He efficiently accesses search engines, academic databases, patent libraries, and even some internal information channels that require permission.
He must accurately grasp the key points from massive amounts of information.
Eliminate redundancy to create a logically rigorous and highly information-dense summary.
Time passed by minute by minute, and he was completely immersed in his work, not even having time to drink a sip of water.
At 1:50 p.m., a summary document with perfect format and concise information was delivered.
Appeared on Gu Lin's desk on time.
Gu Lin took a quick look, his eyes as sharp as an eagle.
He slid his finger across the tablet screen, calling up several encrypted files for cross-verification.
A few seconds later, he looked up at Lin Yu'an, who was standing solemnly with his hands hanging down.
There was no approval in those cold eyes, only a deeper scrutiny:
"On the third page, regarding the actual energy consumption data for the 'Stardust' project, the source is unclear.
Re-verify, accurate to the original data report number and test environment parameters. Before five o'clock."
The command accurately hit an extremely tiny point in Lin Yu'an's information, which he had blurred in order to compress time.
Lin Yu'an's heart trembled, and he immediately said, "I understand, Mr. Gu. I'll go check it out right away."
Without any explanation, he turned and left.
Under high pressure, any excuse is powerless.
At three o'clock sharp, the video conference with Universal Technology started on time.
On the huge screen, Mr. Luo, CEO of Huanyu, was smiling, and the background was their high-tech R&D center.
Gu Lin sat in the main seat with a stern face and a strong aura.
Lin Yu'an sat at the side and back, responsible for taking notes, and his nerves were tense.
Always be prepared to respond to any tricky questions that Gu Lin may ask, or any information that needs to be retrieved immediately.
The meeting proceeded to the core terms - the boundaries of technology sharing and the ownership of intellectual property rights.
A vice president of technology at Huanyu tried to blur the terms in order to lay the groundwork for gaining more benefits in the future.
Gu Lin leaned forward slightly, his cold gaze penetrating the screen.
The voice was not loud, but it was full of force: "Vice President Wang, what is the specific scope of the 'sharing of phased results' mentioned in the clause 2.3.1 of the appendix?"
Do you include intermediate model parameters during algorithm optimization? Please answer clearly, and don't use diplomatic language like "it depends on the situation."
The other party's vice president of technology was choked by this direct question.
There was sweat on his forehead and he stammered to explain.
Gu Lin was relentless and pressed on: "According to the information we have, your definition of 'phased results' in a similar project 'Stardust' has already triggered a lawsuit from a partner.
Gu's will not repeat the same mistake. Please provide a clear and unambiguous definition based on the facts and the spirit of the law. Otherwise, this clause will be deemed invalid."
Lin Yu'an's fingers flew across the keyboard, accurately recording every word of Gu Lin.
At the same time, his brain was working rapidly, recalling the details of past cooperation disputes about Huanyu that he had sorted out in the afternoon, in case of emergency.
He looked at the slightly panicked expressions of the Universal executives on the screen.
I was once again shocked by Gu Lin's insight and negotiation skills.
At the same time, he also felt the same suffocating feeling of being completely crushed by Gu Lin's aura.
This living devil is cruel to his enemies and even crueler to his own people!
The meeting progressed slowly for two hours under the high-pressure pace led by Gu Lin.
At the end, the Universal team was clearly overwhelmed.
Gu Lin cut off the video without any expression on his face.
He simply said to Lin Yu'an, "Minutes of the meeting, within an hour, highlighting the disputed clauses and our bottom line."
Then continue processing other files.
Lin Yu'an took a deep breath and joined the battle again.
By the time the lights outside the window came on, almost everyone on the 28th floor had left.
He then sent a meeting minutes with rigorous wording and clear focus to Gu Lin's email address and printed a copy and placed it on his desk.
Gu Lin glanced at it and said nothing, which was considered as his approval.
Lin Yu'an then felt his tense nerves relax a little, and a huge feeling of fatigue came over him like a tidal wave.
He packed his things and, dragging his legs that felt like they were filled with lead, squeezed into the subway during the evening rush hour, exhausted both physically and mentally.
This war without gunpowder during the day drained all his energy.
The only consolation was that Doupi should have had dinner at Aunt Zhang's house.
At ten o'clock in the evening, I coaxed Doupi, who was tired from playing, to sleep.
Lin Yu'an felt like a plant that had been drained of water and was in urgent need of some spiritual "irrigation".
He skillfully put on the chestnut wig, sprayed it with water to smooth out the frizz today, and changed into a pink coral fleece nightgown.
Looking at the "An Xiao Miao" in the mirror, who was wearing a wig, with tired eyes but trying to keep up his spirits.
He forced a smile and turned on the "Star Language" live broadcast.
"Hello, my dears from Meow Planet~ Good evening! I'm An Xiao Miao, who just experienced the sufferings of the human world~"
The soft and sticky false voice carries a sense of deliberate coquettishness and fatigue.
"Today, Xiao Miao's 'Ice Face Boss' went all out and nearly roasted Xiao Miao into a dried fish! I desperately need everyone's warmth to recover!"
As usual, the Heartwarming Tree Hole is open. If you have any troubles, just throw them at Little Cat! "
The number of people in the live broadcast room has increased a lot compared to yesterday.
The comments were filled with comments like [Thank you for your hard work, little cat!], [Hug, little cat!], and [What emotional problems are you facing today?].
Soon, the first call requesting a live broadcast was connected, with the ID "Invisible Person in the Workplace".
A girl's voice was filled with tears and anger: "Xiao Miao! I...I'm so angry! There's a male colleague in our department who always touches me in the name of work!
He patted my shoulder, touched my arm, and even 'accidentally' rubbed me... I clearly expressed my disgust, but he said with a playful smile, 'It was just a joke, don't be so petty'!
Today he went even further. He tried to grab my waist while we were having dinner, even though he was drunk! I dodged him, and he even called me "pretentious" in front of everyone!
What should I do? Tell my boss? I'm afraid he'll think I'm making a big deal out of nothing, or that I'm seducing a colleague! I'm so frustrated!
As soon as the question came out, the comments immediately split:
[Fuck! Sexual harassment in the workplace! Sue him!]
[This kind of trash man should be exposed! ]
【Xiao Miao, quickly teach her how to defend her rights! 】
[But…without concrete evidence, the boss might really think it's a misunderstanding, right?]
[Yeah, if it gets out of hand, it'll be bad for the girl's reputation, right?]
An Xiao Miao's eyes instantly became serious, and her pseudo-voice became more powerful: "Little Transparent! This isn't your fault!
You don’t need to feel ashamed or doubt yourself for your trashy behavior!”
He set the tone decisively.
"First, collect evidence!" An Xiaomiao analyzed clearly.
"Are there any frivolous comments from him in the WeChat chat records? Were there any witnesses at the dinner willing to testify?
"Write down the time, place, and specific actions he took when he harassed you! Write it down now!"
"Secondly, don't be afraid! Submit a written complaint directly to your direct supervisor and HR! Send it via email, and copy it to your personal email address!
Clearly state the time, place, specific actions, your feelings, and your clear rejection. The email is your proof! Be firm and state the facts without using emotional language.
Remember, you are a victim and you are defending your legal rights! "
"Third, if the company doesn't take action, or if the other party escalates, keep all evidence and file a labor arbitration or even report it to the police!
Don't be afraid of affecting your work! You might as well not stay at this company! Your safety and dignity are ten thousand times more important than a job!" An Xiaomiao's voice was sonorous and powerful, with an unquestionable sense of justice.
【Well said! Support! 】
【That's how it should be! 】
【Xiao Miao has such a positive outlook! 】
【Learned! Preserving evidence is key!】
The voice of "the invisible person in the workplace" was filled with tears.
But he obviously had more strength: "Yeah! Thank you, Xiao Miao! I... I understand! I'll go collect the evidence now!"
Immediately afterwards, the second live broadcast was about the "bride price dilemma".
A young man's voice was filled with fatigue and helplessness: "Xiao Miao, my girlfriend and I have been dating for five years and are getting married. Her family wants a dowry of 388,000 yuan, not a penny less, and they also want a fully paid house in the city center with their name added. My family is just an ordinary worker, and we can't even afford it if we sell everything we have!"
My girlfriend said she had no choice; her parents were very stubborn. We have a good relationship, but these conditions... I'm really... overwhelmed.
Is it true that marriage is impossible without a betrothal gift? Is love really worthless in the face of reality?
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