As a Chinese person, You Jia suddenly receives an interview invitation from Japan on his phone. "This has to be fake." He says it and gets ready to tap the close button, but his finger slips and opens it instead. His vision blurs, and he finds himself standing outside a small courtyard with a distinctly Japanese style. A fox with markings painted on its face says to him, "Saniwa from a neighboring country, welcome to the Government's workforce!"
"The fox is talking! Aaaaaah!"
So it had all been real, You Jia thinks as he sits at his desk reviewing documents. Since he's here, he might as well settle in. Now that he's started the job, he should work hard and aim for a promotion! He starts doing more and saying less, hoping to become a supervisor in one year and a manager in five. But he never expected Japanese workplace culture to be completely different from back home. Promotions depend entirely on seniority, and even his enthusiasm is ground down. You Jia throws his pen on the floor. "Damn it!"
So he changes his strategy: talk more, work hard, and cozy up to the people in charge. The change works wonders. In less than five years, he has a seat in the Government's headquarters. He brews a pot of green tea on his rosewood desk and breathes in its delicate fragrance. You Jia sighs, "Now this is how a normal promotion should work."
Reading Guide: 1. The protagonist is a top-ranking Saniwa, with Foxball and Crane-ball by his side. He's no lucky player, but a hardcore grinder. 2. This follows his career and climb up the ranks. He won't consider settling down before establishing his career (x). For now, his love interest is Ookurikara, because the new PV reminded me of my childhood (revealing my age x). 3. You Jia also has a cameo in the neighboring novel On Staying Alert, and he is the seme. 4. The crossover includes exorcising cursed spirits, the Hellish Assistant Manager, Spirit Medium: Fighting Myself, and the stylish, artsy Seireitei...
Theme: An employee who doesn't want to be a boss is no good employee
