Chapter 12: Chapter 012: The Crying Lv Xiaoqian
Zeng Xiaozhang was unhappy for a simple reason: the bumpkin who hit him hadn't been fired!
He had even made a special inquiry at the headquarters, where the response was that it was just a minor friction and told him not to take it to heart.
They also specifically reminded him that Wang Dadong seemed to have some background and it would be best not to provoke him.
He had been beaten to a pulp, and it was just minor friction? Zeng Xiaozhang had never been one to take things lying down, and he was determined to take his revenge.
Since it was minor friction, then he would create some major friction, extremely major friction. He didn't believe that he, the mighty security manager, couldn't handle a little security guard!
However, since the other party had some background, he couldn't use direct methods and had to find a way to make Wang Dadong make a mistake, the kind of unforgivable mistake.
At that time, even if Wang Dadong had a strong background, he would have no choice but to leave obediently.
After all, even the most powerful figures cared about their reputation.
"And that bitch, she's always been obedient in the past, but today she dared to resist, just a poor college student, can't I handle you?"
A cold smile appeared on Zeng Xiaozhang's face.
He wasn't clear about Wang Dadong's background, but he was very clear about Lv Xiaoqian's. She was just a poor college student; even the clerical job she got was because her dad had given him, Zeng Xiaozhang, tens of thousands in a red envelope through connections.
Do you think such a high salary comes for nothing?
His mood was already not so great because of Wang Dadong, and in the morning, all he did was touch Xiao Qian's little hand when she was delivering coffee to him. But then, the girl ended up spilling the coffee, pouring it all over him.
That was burning hot coffee, for heaven's sake; it nearly cooked his flesh.
Although Lv Xiaoqian kept apologizing, Zeng Xiaozhang felt that it was deliberate on her part.
"Although you weren't fired, you should still be cautious. Zeng Xiaozhang will definitely cause you trouble," Yang Jian whispered to Wang Dadong during their gathering.
Wang Dadong just laughed it off, there were plenty in this world who wanted to trouble him, and even more who wanted him dead.
To this day, both Heaven's Judgment and Underworld River, the two big killer groups, still had bounties on him, yet not a single person dared to accept the task.
If it weren't for his intention to completely abandon his past identity, someone like Zeng Xiaozhang would have died a million times over by now.
Unexpectedly, Zeng Xiaozhang didn't cause any trouble for Wang Dadong. On the contrary, he was quite cordial and even told Wang Dadong to do a good job.
Half the day passed in such calm waves.
"Damn it, has he really changed his stripes?" Yang Jian was somewhat incredulous.
You see, the last time a security guard just talked back to Zeng Xiaozhang, he ended up being super marginalized and quit after not being able to stand it for just a few days.
"Who knows? Maybe he got scared by the aura of authority you radiate, Brother Wang?"
"Tsch," Yang Jian flipped the middle finger at Wang Dadong again.
After the two men finished, they met Lv Xiaoqian as they left the restroom.
Lv Xiaoqian had just come out of the ladies' room, with red eyes, as if she had cried.
Just as he was about to ask her about it, Lv Xiaoqian walked away quickly as if she had made a decision.
"What's wrong with Xiao Qian?"
"Zeng Xiaozhang asked Xiao Qian to collect rent from Qiangding Company. He said if she doesn't manage to collect it today, she'll be fired," security guard Zhou Wei had also come over to take a leak and shook his head with a sigh.
"What exactly happened?" asked Wang Dadong, frowning.
"Here's the situation: Qiangding Company used to rent a floor in the Jinding Building, but they moved out after Xueyun Group and Shiyan Group moved in. However, they've been dragging their feet on paying the back rent,"
"Then just go collect it. Why cry about it?" Wang Dadong was a bit puzzled.
"Brother Wang, do you have any idea what Qiangding Company does? They are a company that specializes in debt collection. Most of the employees there are thugs. The last colleague who went to collect the debt came back with two broken ribs. After that, no one dared to go. Even Jinding Property isn't planning to chase after that bad debt. Zeng Xiaozhang is deliberately making things difficult for Xiao Qian. I heard that this morning, she accidentally spilled coffee on him and scalded him. It's better for a man to go, at most they just get beaten up, but if a woman goes..."
Yang Jian did not finish his sentence.
...
Clenching the resignation letter in her hand, Lv Xiaoqian made her way to Zeng Xiaozhang's office.
Rather than staying here and being bullied every day, it would be better to resign.
And even if she didn't resign, if she couldn't get the rent back by tomorrow, she would still be fired...
Suddenly, Lv Xiaoqian felt a tap on her shoulder.
Turning her head, she saw Wang Dadong and asked in a low voice, "Brother Wang, what is it?"
"Nothing much, just ran out of cigarettes. Xiao Qian, could you lend me another ten yuan to buy a pack? I'll for sure pay you back when I get paid," Wang Dadong said, somewhat embarrassed.
Being broke is truly a miserable struggle.
Just as Lv Xiao Qian was feeling down, here was Wang Dadong asking to borrow money for cigarettes, and she felt a flash of anger: "Do you know how much I make in a month? Only five thousand!"
"Five thousand, that's not bad," Wang Dadong scratched his head, surprised to find that Lv Xiaoqian's salary was so high. He himself only made just over three thousand.
"Then do you know how much I have left after paying my rent and loan repayments?"
"How would I know if you don't tell me?"
"I have seven hundred left! Seven hundred is my monthly living expense, and you, with a pack a day costing ten yuan, spend three hundred in a month!"
As she spoke, Lv Xiaoqian started to cry quietly.
"Uh, Xiao Qian, don't cry. I won't borrow the money then," Wang Dadong hadn't expected that trying to borrow money would end up making someone cry.
While crying, Lv Xiao Qian pulled out a stack of money from her pocket and threw it on the floor, "Take it, just take it all, smoke yourself to death!"
Lv Xiaoqian felt incredibly aggrieved. Why could other girls live in luxury, buying clothes and purses whenever they wanted, while she had to pinch pennies and scrimp and save for everything?
They were both college graduates, so why did others not need to work, spending their days shopping and beautifying, while she could only face a boss every day who was only thinking about how to take advantage of her?
Was it just because she was a good girl?
"Thanks, I'll definitely pay you back," Wang Dadong picked up a ten-yuan bill and stuffed it into his pocket.
He never took on jobs without compensation.
He returned to his post.
"Xiao Yang, where is Qiangding Company's office located?" Wang Dadong lit a cigarette for Yang Jian and asked.
"It's on Xiaonan Street, a bit of a distance from here. Brother Wang, what are you planning to do? You're not thinking of going to help Xiao Qian collect the debt, are you? You better not go,"
"Relax, I don't have a death wish yet. Keep an eye on things for me, I've got some business to take care of,"
Wang Dadong extinguished the cigarette he had barely smoked and slowly walked out of the Jinding Building.