Chapter 26: Riot
SNK's management trainee program completely met his expectations: he could participate in the operation of catering brands and get involved in investment and mergers and acquisitions. It seemed like it was tailor-made for him.
"They are looking for reserve talent for the position of restaurant brand development director," Shi Yanchen said. "They require candidates with overseas study background, financial knowledge, and preferably restaurant management experience."
Isn't this talking about me? Pei Song thought, but he soon hesitated: "For such a good position, the competition must be fierce."
"Give it a try?" Shi Yanchen said, "I think you are very suitable."
Pei Song turned to the job requirements page and studied it carefully: "Requires at least three years of high-end catering management experience... I've only run a restaurant in Country D for more than a year."
"But your restaurant has a Michelin star," Shi Yanchen said. "That's more valuable than three years of ordinary experience."
"It also requires familiarity with the European market..."
"You studied in Country D for two years and ran a restaurant for a year. Don't you know the local market well enough?"
Pei Song was choked by his question.
"Let me see your resume." Shi Yanchen said.
Pei Song called up the file, Shi Yanchen read it carefully, and began to modify it:
"The wording here needs to be changed to focus on the results. Don't just write 'responsible for restaurant operations', write 'developed the restaurant from zero to an annual turnover of xxx'."
Pei Song nodded and made quick changes.
"And here," Shi Yanchen continued, "the experience of being an Instagram food blogger should be put first. 150,000 followers is a very impressive number, and you can also write 'the average monthly original food video content reaches one million users, and has established brand cooperation with many Michelin restaurants, and the average conversion rate of planned food events has reached 40%'."
Pei Song looked at him in surprise: "You even remember this data?"
Shi Yanchen said casually: "I looked at the data background when I was helping you negotiate sponsorship. Only when you reflect these commercial values will HR have an intuitive understanding of your social media operation capabilities."
In this way, the two began to concentrate on revising their resumes.
Shi Yanchen's suggestions are always to the point, and every revision makes the resume more convincing.
"Do you know a lot about corporate recruitment?" Pei Song asked curiously.
Shi Yanchen paused for a moment and said, "After staying in Country D for a long time, I naturally understand a little bit."
Time passed by unknowingly, and the sky outside the window gradually darkened.
Pei Song felt his eyes becoming more and more sore and his head began to feel heavy.
"Take a break." Shi Yanchen said.
"No need, I'm almost done with the changes..." Pei Song's voice was filled with fatigue.
After a while, Shi Yanchen discovered that the person next to him had fallen asleep in the chair.
His head drooped down little by little, and finally rested lightly on Shi Yanchen's shoulder.
Shi Yanchen froze for a moment, but did not move.
He carefully adjusted his posture to allow Pei Song to lean more comfortably, and then continued to revise the resume quietly.
After an unknown amount of time, Pei Song woke up in a chill.
He opened his eyes drowsily and found himself leaning on Shi Yanchen's shoulder.
There was a coat draped over his shoulders, the one Shi Yanchen often wore.
"Awake?" Shi Yanchen's voice came from above his head.
Pei Song sat up straight with a flushed face: "Sorry, I didn't mean to..."
"It's okay." Shi Yanchen said, "The resume has been revised, take a look."
Pei Song patted his face and looked at the screen. The resume was indeed revised very professionally. Each experience had prominent highlights and clear logic.
"That's about it." Shi Yanchen said, "I'll ask a headhunter to submit your application tomorrow."
"Do you know any headhunters at SNK?"
"I got to know some of them when I was in Country D." Shi Yanchen said lightly.
Pei Song nodded, but when he lowered his head he saw the plane ticket.
He suddenly felt a sense of loss in his heart. By the time he got the offer, Shi Yanchen might have already returned to Country D.
"What's wrong?" Shi Yanchen noticed his mood change.
"Nothing." Pei Song forced a smile and handed the coat back to him. "Thank you."
Shi Yanchen took the coat and his fingertips accidentally touched Pei Song's hand.
This momentary touch made Pei Song's heart tremble, and he quickly retracted his hand.
"I...I'll go get you a glass of water." He stood up hurriedly.
Standing in the kitchen, Pei Song stared at the water in a daze.
He didn't understand why he was so lost.
Shi Yanchen was originally going back to Country D, so what's so surprising about this?
But when I think that I won't be able to see him again in the future, I still feel empty inside.
His hands were shaking unconsciously as he poured the water, and the water splashed on his hands, bringing him back to his senses.
"Isn't the water hot?" Shi Yanchen's voice suddenly sounded behind him.
Pei Song was startled, his hands shook, and he almost dropped the cup.
Shi Yanchen quickly held the cup, and the distance between them was instantly shortened. Pei Song could even feel Shi Yanchen's breath brushing against his ears.
"I...I can do it myself." Pei Song's voice trembled a little.
Shi Yanchen didn't let go immediately: "You've been too tired recently."
This concern made Pei Song's eyes a little warm.
Yes, these days he has been investigating his uncle's affairs and looking for a job, and every single thing has exhausted him.
The only thing that made him feel at ease was that Shi Yanchen was always by his side.
But he was leaving soon.
"I'm fine." Pei Song suppressed his emotions, "You should go back and rest."
Shi Yanchen finally let go of her hand, but still stood there and didn't move: "Don't push yourself too hard."
Pei Song heaved a long sigh of relief only after Shi Yanchen's footsteps faded away.
He felt that something was wrong with him. Why did he feel so dependent on a roommate whom he had known for less than a year?
Back in the room, Pei Song turned on the computer again.
The SNK recruitment page was still lit, and he read every detail carefully, hoping to use work to distract himself.
But the image of that plane ticket has been lingering in my mind.
The desk lamp on the table stretched his shadow very long, just like the indescribable emotion in his heart at this moment.
His cell phone vibrated. It was a message from his mother, reminding him not to forget his grandmother's 70th birthday.
Pei Song then remembered that he had been busy looking for a job recently and almost overlooked this important matter.
I looked at the calendar and it was already next week.
Although the situation at home is not very good now, my parents, as the eldest son and daughter-in-law, will definitely take good care of grandma's birthday.
…
On Grandma Pei’s 70th birthday, all relatives and friends came to support her.
Pei Song started helping with the arrangements in the morning, and he finally breathed a sigh of relief as he watched the venue being set up bit by bit.
Recently, the situation at home has finally improved.
Although the company’s affairs have not been completely resolved, at least there are fewer rumors.
"Song Song." Mother stood at the door, her face still pale, "Do you want to prepare a few more snacks? I'm afraid it won't be enough."
"Mom, go and rest first." Pei Song quickly took the tray from her hand, "I'll take care of this."
Shi Yanchen also came over: "Auntie, let Pei Song and I handle it."
Halfway through the banquet, there was a commotion at the entrance of the venue.
"Why won't you let me in? Today is such an important day, of course my son and I have to come and celebrate the old lady's birthday!" A heavily made-up woman pulled a teenage boy and forced their way in.