How Can You Work Without Going a Little Crazy?

The full manuscript is complete.

Shen Zhiqing worked diligently at a company for five years and finally became design director.

The one time he stayed up late, it was to read a novel. He died suddenly that very night. When he opened his eyes the next morning, he had transmigrated into this ridiculous urban workplace novel, becoming a villain's secretary who was killed off after appearing for just one chapter.

Shen Zhiqing: Fine, fine. As long as I don't have to do design. No one with any sense would work in design.

In this life, Shen Zhiqing decided to be a slacker at work. After all, when you're at the office, your body just has to be there. Whether your brain shows up depends on the salary.

On his first day at work, Shen Zhiqing opened DingTalk out of habit, only to discover he had two employers. The person messaging him wasn't from the company he was currently working at, but from the company run by the novel's ridiculous male lead.

That Jerk: [How's the mission going?]

Shen Zhiqing was completely baffled. He had transmigrated into a book, not taken over someone's body. He had no memories of the original owner!

Fortunately, the original owner was a competent office drone, and even had a mission plan saved on his phone. Shen Zhiqing carefully looked around, made sure no one was watching, then quietly opened the file and read it.

The first item in the file: [How feasible is it to steal the company seal?]

Shen Zhiqing quickly turned off his screen. Good grief, that's a crime!

That Jerk: [I sent you there specifically for this. Why have you read my message and not replied?]

The original novel hadn't gone into the original owner's background in detail. Shen Zhiqing had only just found out he was a "mole."

That Jerk was probably the ridiculous male lead.

Shen Zhiqing furiously typed: [Stop rushing me. I've already imagined how to handle it.]

So what? He could fire me if he had the guts.

Come to think of it, the original owner was pretty impressive, holding down two jobs at once.

That Jerk: [You've already started working there, and you still can't get the Wi-Fi password?]

Shen Zhiqing: Wait, what?

On his second day at work, Shen Zhiqing finally met the company's boss, who was also the villain in the original novel.

The man tossed out, "Get ready to come on a business trip with me this weekend," then went into his office, leaving Shen Zhiqing sitting at his desk in bewilderment.

Wait, aren't secretaries supposed to slack off at work and order afternoon tea?

Early the next morning, Lu Shiyan saw an extra passenger appear in his car halfway through the drive. Gritting his teeth, he whispered, "What does this mean?"

Shen Zhiqing whispered back, "Mr. Lu, you're so rich, but you don't even know about ride-sharing?"

Lu Shiyan was reborn. In his previous life, he was the hard-working overachiever used as a contrast to the ridiculous male lead. He worked diligently, only to end up trampled under the male lead's feet.

In this life, he swore to take back everything that belonged to him.

One day, while borrowing Shen Zhiqing's computer, he discovered that the mole sent by the ridiculous male lead was being a little too bold.

Looking at the chat history, he asked Shen Zhiqing, "I don't think you have what it takes to start a business."

Shen Zhiqing answered the phone with a disgruntled look. "Huh? Why?"

He really wished someone understood that any message outside working hours was an interruption.

"I suggest you try stock trading. Starting a business takes so much effort, and you'll still lose everything. With stocks, you can lose it all while lying down."

Shen Zhiqing: "..."

If you want to call me stupid, just say it.

Shen Zhiqing gave a mocking laugh and retorted, "Boss, you're still up so late. Business must be great this year, right? Do I get a commission?"

All you know is how to work, work, work. How come you haven't worked yourself to death yet?

Shen Zhiqing's chat history:

Shen Zhiqing: [I killed the boss's money tree.]

That Jerk: [Nice work!]

That Jerk: [Wait, aren't I your boss?]

Shen Zhiqing: [Oh, Boss, when am I getting a raise?]

That Jerk: [I know you're great, and you've shown your worth, but...]

That Jerk: [You know the company isn't entirely up to me. If I had the final say, I'd definitely fight for you.]

Shen Zhiqing: [I think you should learn from Lu Shiyan. For example, say less and make more money.]

That Jerk: [Smiling.jpg]

PS: A product of workplace resentment. No logic. This idea was written down in October 2024.

#Life is short, but the workweek is long

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