C527 – This Is a Living Thing
Typically, the HR department would send a few representatives to a school, collect resumes, and sift through them to find a handful of promising candidates. But take a look at the scene now. My goodness. It’s a gathering of the company’s top brass. Bank presidents, general managers, CEOs, and a whole array of directors and department heads have all shown up. These executives, who usually exude an air of effortless superiority, are now red-faced and thick-necked. That guy over there is rolling up his sleeves, eagerly vying for talent. It’s almost laughable.
Why are they here? It’s all because of Su Ming. To make a good impression on Mr. Su, they wouldn’t dream of passing up this chance. Absolutely not! The university students are caught in a delightful dilemma. It’s so tough to decide which company to choose. At other job fairs, it’s the students who scramble for positions, but this one is quite the opposite. They’re a bit out of their element.
Su Ming simply smiles serenely, sitting there calmly. Xie Haijun is overjoyed, his face creased with a smile that blooms like a chrysanthemum. Naturally, Principal Ye is the most thrilled of all. How impressive is it that such a distinguished graduate hails from our school? Standing to the side, Liang Xue is utterly astounded. She glances at Su Ming and her cheeks flush with color. Liang Xue is the epitome of beauty and grace, with excellent academic achievements to boot—truly the school’s pride and joy. Yet, she’s still just a young woman, of an age where she’s considering a boyfriend. With her high standards, no one at the school had caught her eye—until today. Su Ming is not only influential and unassuming, but also incredibly handsome. Good heavens! Liang Xue’s heart races uncontrollably!
As for the task Principal Xie had assigned her, all Liang Xue can think about now is how much she wants to complain. “Principal Xie, please don’t set me up with anything unrelated to humanity in the future.”
“Mr. Su, we really owe you a big one this time!” Xie Haijun says with a chuckle, taking an excited sip of water and beaming at Su Ming.
“Thanks to Mr. Su, we’ve managed to solve the employment issue this time.”
“Actually, Principal Xie, I’m handing in my resignation now. I don’t want to teach anymore; I’m ready to enter the workforce.”
“I’m so envious, I could lose my hair. These rascals are earning more than I do!”
The veteran professors crowded around, their eyes glowing red with envy.
Su Ming simply offered a serene smile, as tranquil as still water.
“Mr. Su, I can’t thank you enough for reaching out to so many companies on our behalf.”
“I owe you a favor that I can’t possibly repay.”
Xie Haijun chimed in from the side.
Indeed, the favor was too significant to repay.
Su Ming, sitting off to the side, just shook his head with a chuckle. “Principal Xie, you don’t owe me anything. They came because they wanted to.”
??
Xie Haijun and the professors were momentarily dumbfounded.
They came willingly?
Is that even true?
It seemed impossible.
We know our own students.
Despite the high salaries being offered, many of them simply don’t have the necessary skills.
The salaries were inflated solely because of Mr. Su’s influence.
Seeing the bewildered looks on Xie Haijun and the professors’ faces, Principal Ye couldn’t help but smile.
“Oh, Xie, you still have much to learn. I remember that reception very well. A whole crowd of executives were practically tripping over themselves to get Mr. Su’s attention.”
“Mr. Su, you’re being far too humble...”
Xie Haijun interjected.
“Principal Xie, I assure you, I’m not making this up. I’m telling you the truth.”
Su Ming then turned to President Chen nearby: “President Chen, I didn’t call you for this job fair, did I? You came on your own accord, right? You heard about the recruitment seminar at the school and thought it was a good opportunity to hire some of our talented graduates?”
He recognized the caliber of Su Ming’s presence.
But now, he realized he was shortsighted.
Far too shortsighted!
What did he really know?
Mr. Su has only shown the tip of the iceberg!
The venue was alive with energy and activity.
In the corner stood a solitary figure.
Meng Haitao.
He just stood there, blinking, motionless.
He had thought he would make a grand entrance today.
That he would dazzle everyone.
Instead...
He was brought back down to earth.
He had assumed his offer would have students flocking to him.
But listen to this!
One after another, the salaries being offered were sky-high!
He was utterly outclassed!
“Huh? What’s this? A sculpture? Does Principal Xie have a taste for abstract art?”
At that moment, the owner of a cultural company approached Xie Haijun.
He stroked his chin thoughtfully.
It’s hard to fault someone for the misunderstanding.
Xie Haijun stood there, completely stunned. His face was swollen and red, his body was covered with footprints, and a large smear of red paint was splashed across his back.
Just think about it.
What normal person would look like this?
Especially at such a solemn event.
Who would show up in such a state?
The cultural company’s boss circled Meng Haitao twice, appraising him.
“This piece is quite impressive. Who sculpted it? Setting everything else aside, the sleazy quality is captured perfectly!”
While speaking, the boss reached out and gently prodded Meng Haitao’s cheek.
“Holy cow! It’s soft! And there’s warmth? Good grief! This is a living person! What on earth is this? Are you freaking human or some kind of specter?!”