Chapter 386 Learn How to Protect Yourself
After several rounds of competition, Shen Buyu successfully secured the opportunity to study at the Translation Department, ranking first in both the written and oral exams for the French major.
The other spot was taken by a girl from the English department.
When Si Jingxu learned of this news, he was tutoring Shen Buyu in French at the Shen family home.
During the break between classes, his girlfriend glanced at her phone.
Then she let out a scream, her eyes shining like diamonds, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up.
She then happily jumped into his arms.
"Ah!! Brother Jingxu, I was chosen! I'm number one!!!"
His excitement was palpable.
She wrapped her legs around Si Jingxu's waist and her arms around his neck.
Too excited to realize that her current position was anything but intimate.
Si Jingxu held her leg with one hand to prevent her from falling, and wrapped his other arm around her waist to prevent her from escaping if she realized what was happening.
"There's only one student in our major, and I'm the only one! I did it! Yay!!"
Shen Buyu cupped Si Jingxu's face in her hands, her eyes bright, and repeated, "I said I was chosen! I succeeded! Shouldn't you congratulate me? Why didn't you say a word!"
Si Jingxu wore an enigmatic smile, his eyebrows slightly raised, exuding an air of unbridled arrogance.
He spun Shen Buyu around halfway in his arms, then sat down on the sofa in that position, his voice slightly hoarse, "Of course, I must congratulate my Miss Silent."
The distinct sensation of a foreign object beneath him brought Shen Buyu's mind back to full alertness.
Her fair face instantly turned bright red.
She placed her hands on Si Jingxu's chest, trying to get out of his embrace.
But the person beneath her had already made thorough preparations, holding her firmly in his arms.
He said languidly, "Don't go yet, I haven't finished congratulating you. It makes me seem like I don't understand social etiquette."
"Stop messing around," Shen Buyu said, her face flushed red. "This is my home."
"What did I do wrong?" Si Jingxu retorted. "You jumped up here yourself. I just caught you. Do you have security cameras at home? Clear my name."
"What do you mean by being innocent!" Shen Bu said urgently, the obvious contact making her angry and embarrassed.
He slapped Si Jingxu on the shoulder and said, "Let me down."
Si Jingxu was stunned for two seconds after being hit, then chuckled softly.
With tears in his eyes, he released his grip on her waist.
Chen Buyu nimbly jumped off the sofa, glanced at a certain spot, and immediately looked away.
She grabbed a nearby cushion and shoved it into his arms, refusing to look at him. "I'm going downstairs to get a drink of water. You can come down in a bit."
She was a little embarrassed.
Shen Buyu took several deep breaths in the corridor to calm himself down before going downstairs.
"Honey, finished your studies? Are you tired? The bird's nest soup is ready, come down and eat." Shen Zhiye looked behind her, "Where's Jingxu?"
"Brother Jingxu, help me organize the documents," Shen Buyu continued, "Dad, I got selected!"
Shen Zhiye was incredibly proud, her joy comparable to when she returned with her university acceptance letter years ago.
"My daughter is amazing! How can she be so outstanding! I knew you could do it. You're so great, there's no way you couldn't succeed!" Shen Zhiye happily strolled around the living room a couple of times. "No, I have to tell your grandpa."
"Dad!" Shen Buyu stopped him. "It's just a learning opportunity provided by the school, not a real job. Let's not bother Grandpa."
“Dad knows,” Shen Zhiye patted the back of her hand, indicating that she shouldn’t worry too much. “Your grandpa called me yesterday to ask about me. I just wanted to give him some good news. You got first place, so it’s worth making him happy.”
In the end, they still couldn't stop it.
Since no one else in the family had returned, she simply sent the message to the family group chat.
Lan Xinyan: [My baby is so amazing! Mommy will bring you a cake home later.]
The world's cutest silent brother: [My sister is amazing! I have a present for you when I get home.]
The world's cutest silent older brother: [Silence is great, even the older brother gets a gift]
Ailian: [Congratulations, granddaughter! Come to grandpa's house for braised pork knuckle this weekend!]
"Oh, I get some bird's nest today too." Si Jingxu slowly walked downstairs and saw two bowls of bird's nest on the table.
"When is there no day without you?" Shen Buyu replied to the message without looking at him.
Si Jingxu sat down next to her. "Do you have time this afternoon? I'd like to introduce you to someone."
"Okay, I can only go out for a little while. I'll be back for dinner." Shen Buyu put down his phone. "Mom wants you to come over tonight too."
"Time is up."
Shen Buyu thought he was going to introduce her to a friend, but it turned out to be an old acquaintance she knew.
Zhou Ze.
Si Jingxu's special assistant.
Inside the coffee shop, Zhou Ze greeted them with a smile, "Mr. Si, Ms. Chen."
"Hello." Shen Buyu nodded.
Si Jingxu ordered her a pineapple smoothie, while he and Zhou Ze ordered coffee.
“Zhou Ze has been with me for many years. He is top-notch in his interpersonal skills and work ability. Let him teach you what to do when you first enter the workplace.”
Shen Buyu was stunned. "Is this considered my first job? I'm just here to learn from them."
“Miss Shen, you can’t say that. Once you step through that door, you’re in the workplace,” Zhou Ze explained on behalf of his boss. “The workplace is much more complicated than school. You won’t regret it if you learn about it beforehand.”
"Oh." Shen Buyu sat up obediently. "Then what do I need to know?"
Zhou Ze smiled and said, "The only thing you need to do right now is learn how to protect yourself."
Shen Buyu was puzzled. "That's a legitimate organization. There's no danger there."
"Places that seem safe may actually be fraught with danger, so you need to be extra careful."
Especially in the workplace, where interests and power are involved.
Once you get involved with these two things, it will be full of open and covert struggles.
Shen Buyu nodded. There were only two spots available for studying, and the students were all secretly working hard.
If money and power are discussed, the situation will only worsen.
Zhou Ze is a typical high-level worker.
Even with his boss sitting across from him, he truthfully described the dark side of the workplace to Shen Buyu.
Anyway, those in power know all these things, but they just don't bother to pay attention.
“Miss Shen, you must be wary of anyone who shows you kindness for no reason. At the same time, do not become enemies with people who seem difficult to get along with. Speak less and do not be easily ordered around by others.”
“I understand being quiet, but shouldn’t I be doing more work?” Shen Buyu didn’t understand this point. “Isn’t everyone saying that you should make a good impression?”
“Perform well in front of your superiors, not your peers,” Zhou Ze said seriously. “Be wary of others testing you. If they think you’re easy to talk to, then you’ll become free labor.”
"Ah..." Shen Buyu suddenly realized.
Today has truly broadened my horizons.
Life is full of lessons, and what Zhou Ze said is enough for her to digest.
Zhou Ze became happier as he spoke. He figured that he had covered most of the material for the day and said, “Miss Chen, you can learn everything slowly. But there’s one thing you absolutely must remember and put first.”
"What?" Shen Buyu asked earnestly.
"Leave a record of your work. No matter what you do, even if it's just to notify someone to attend a meeting, you should leave a record."
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