I've Wanted to Change Jobs for Ages

[Money-loving, drama-loving subordinate x cold-faced, love-struck boss]

Office romance | The powerful one lowers his head | He chases, she runs, but she has nowhere to escape | Both are each other's first

Jiang Zao made three wishes at Yonghe Temple: get promoted, get rich, and find a husband who'd make her rich.

Best friend: That's too greedy. Careful, the universe might give you a consolation prize instead.

After the New Year, disaster struck the company: a new executive was parachuted in, and layoffs were coming.

Jiang Zao broke down: Fourth Master! My wish to get rich turned into layoffs and severance pay?! What about my rich husband?

The new boss, passing by: Hm? Are you talking to me?

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Lately, the hot topic in the company chat has been: The company's resident slacker, Jiang Zao, has started working hard.

Evidence 1: She's become an overtime fanatic, coming and going with the boss.

Evidence 2: She's a regular in the boss's office, discussing "difficult problems" day and night.

Evidence 3: The queen of slacking has turned into a self-discipline influencer, posting motivational updates all over her social media.

Everyone: Either she's looking for a new job, or she's been possessed!

Then a sensational post appeared on an anonymous website: [I think my subordinate has a crush on me]

Onlookers: Wait, there's a third possibility...

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Qi Wenxu had been puzzled lately.

Jiang Zao, the slacker who always clocked out on time, had suddenly fallen in love with overtime and kept coming to him with challenging industry questions.

He decided to ask the internet, posting on an anonymous forum: [I think my subordinate has a crush on me]

The replies cheered him on: Congratulations, Boss! You've landed yourself a true love!

Mr. Qi: Actually... we dated in college, and she has a boyfriend now.

Netizens: Uh... then maybe she's looking for a new job...

One stubborn guy: No, no, no. She's definitely attracted to my charm! She wants to get back together!

Until one late night, Qi Wenxu returned to the office to pick up some files and took the chance to sneak a look at his subordinate who supposedly had a crush on him.

Jiang Zao, a popular blogger who tracked job-hopping trends, was using his answers to solve interview questions: Thanks for the rocket, bro! Good luck with your interview!

Behind her, Mr. Qi ground his teeth to dust: I thought you wanted to be alone with me, but you're using me to make money?

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Half a year later, the viral anonymous post was finally updated:

[Thanks for all your attention. We're married!]

Everyone: [??? Were we just part of your game?]

# Win over the boss? No, he'll win himself over.

# Whose boss would be the other man for love? Mine, obviously.

# A consolation prize instead? Who cares, didn't you get what you wished for?

Blurb archived for proof, 2024.8.1

Content warnings:

1. A short and sweet little story, inspired by something a friend went through (I hope she finds a new job before I finish writing this, hahaha).

2. The boyfriend is fake. Former college sweethearts reunite at work.

Theme: Keep striving every day