Chapter 653: Chapter 653: Classmate Picking a Fight
Han Ye smiled, “Is Xiao Zhang working the early shift today?”
Rong Ling didn’t answer.
Back in school, he knew that Han Ye had a good family background. Although they were classmates, the two never got along.
Han Ye had always been somewhat antagonistic towards him — after all, the campus belle, whom Han Ye chased for two years, once gave Rong Ling a love letter.
Han Ye especially looked down on Rong Ling.
No matter how good Rong Ling’s grades were or how many awards he received, to Han Ye, he was just a poor student.
After graduation, Han Ye used his family’s connections to secure a position in the Li Family’s administration department, landing a deputy manager role. Although this manager position was idle, without real power and a yearly salary of just several hundred thousand, everyone in the company greeted him with “Vice President” when they saw him.
More importantly —
His father was a shareholder in the Li Family’s company, not a major one, but his position was significant.
Thanks to his father’s connections, he was doing well in the company.
Better than —
Being a security guard!
Seeing Rong Ling in his security uniform, Han Ye’s heart burned with a sense of superiority!
Han Ye: “Rong Ling, ever since you dropped out, it’s been a while since we’ve met! Even if you dropped out, you should have left some contact information for your classmates. After all, we were once roommates.”
Rong Ling: “I’ve been quite busy lately.”
Han Ye sneered inwardly, his eyes almost bursting with disdain: “Isn’t being a security guard the most leisurely job? What could be keeping you so busy?”
Suddenly, he chuckled: “By the way, Rong Ling, did you know? I finally managed to win over Qiao Wei.”
Rong Ling flatly: “Congratulations.”
Han Ye: “When I marry Qiao Wei, you must attend! She mentioned you the other day, wondering how you’re doing now!”
Now she knows.
At the very least, a graduate from Jinghua University ends up as a security guard, standing in a booth like a watchdog — a disgrace to the alma mater.
Rong Ling didn’t say much, just bowed his head and focused on his work.
Han Ye shot him a deep glance and suddenly asked, “How much do you earn a month as a security guard here?”
Rong Ling replied, “Around ten thousand.”
Han Ye: “Not bad, just enough for a meal. Speaking of… have you cleared your family’s debts yet?”
Rong Ling: “Not yet, that’s my dad’s debt, it’s not really my concern.”
Han Ye: “How is it not your concern? Isn’t there a saying that the son’s debt is the father’s debt? You’re his son, if they can’t collect from your dad, they’ll surely turn to you. Can you settle it with a monthly salary of ten thousand?”
Rong Ling smiled: “If I can’t pay it off, will you lend me some money?”
Han Ye: “…”
Rong Ling: “You’re a vice president, you must be earning quite a lot.”
Han Ye: “Hehe, that’s true, but you know, I’m used to spending lavishly. A salary of several hundred thousand a year is barely enough to cover my expenses. Plus, Qiao Wei frequently demands Chanel and Fendi, my earnings barely cover my living costs!”
After a pause, he casually pointed towards the parking lot, “Do you see that car? It’s an Audi A8, picked up just last month. I originally wanted a Porsche, but my dad said since I just graduated and am not married yet, I should keep a low profile.”
Rong Ling didn’t even glance at it.
Though he liked cars too.
At this stage, he doesn’t have that kind of spending power, so why bother looking at someone else’s.
Han Ye suddenly patted the security badge on his shoulder, “I mean, Rong Ling, how did you even think of becoming a security guard? Even if you didn’t graduate from university, you shouldn’t have sunk to this level. What future does being a security guard promise, it’s merely living hand to mouth. Earning ten thousand a month, how many years of not eating or drinking would you need to earn enough for an Audi?”
Rong Ling still didn’t speak.
Han Ye continued: “What about when you decide to marry? Nowadays, no girl will be with you without a house or a car.”
Rong Ling still didn’t speak.
Han Ye hated this cold face of his.
He was like this back in school too.
But it’s different now!
He’s the vice president of the administration department, and yet a security guard still maintains this attitude!
Rong Ling’s colleagues also found it somewhat awkward.
Han Ye then said, “But isn’t there a saying, graduating from university and becoming a security guard can save you thirty years of detours! Hahaha.”
He really should let Qiao Wei see this, her former heartthrob now reduced to a mere security guard; she’d surely feel like her youth was wasted.
Han Ye joked, “Rong Ling, why don’t you find a wealthy woman to support you! Given your looks, if you managed to get a rich woman to pamper you, it’d be better than guarding gates.”
In the distance.
Li Yufei parked her car and glanced at the booth, suddenly spotting Han Ye there.
She remembered Han Ye.
He seemed to be the son of a shareholder on the board, who had been placed in the administration department shortly after graduating university.
Li Yufei detested nepotism, feeling a bit annoyed by it.
And now, during work hours, why was he lingering at the booth?
Li Yufei approached Han Ye.
Han Ye was basking in his self-satisfaction when Rong Ling looked up and was slightly stunned upon seeing Li Yufei.
A nearby colleague also noticed Li Yufei approaching, exclaiming, “President Li?”
Han Ye was startled.
He turned around, saw Li Yufei, and nearly had a heart attack!
Within the Li Family, he feared nothing but Li Yufei.
This woman was the top leader of the Li Family, renowned for her meticulous and iron-fisted work ethic.
He raised his hand and checked the time, realizing it was already half-past nine.
Han Ye turned pale: “Pres-Pres-President Li…”
Li Yufei walked up to him, surveying him coldly, “What time is it?”
Han Ye: “…”
Li Yufei: “I asked you, what time is it.”
Han Ye stammered, “Nine… nine thirty-two.”
Li Yufei: “What time do you start work?”
Han Ye: “Nine…”
Li Yufei: “During work hours, you’re not at your post, why are you standing here?”
Han Ye: “…”
Rong Ling: “He seems quite interested in my job.”
Han Ye immediately glared at Rong Ling, but dared not express his anger in front of Li Yufei.
Li Yufei heard this and immediately understood the situation.
She recalled —
Han Ye was also a Jinghua University graduate, possibly trying to mess with Rong Ling?
Anyone with eyes could see the current atmosphere was tense.
Li Yufei was insightful, her lips curled faintly: “I’ll call the HR department now to arrange for you to experience security work in the security department, how about it?”
Han Ye smiled weakly: “President Li, please don’t joke with me.”
Li Yufei: “Do I look like I’m joking with you?”
At this point, Han Ye couldn’t even muster a forced smile.
Rong Ling: “Do you look down on the work of a security guard?”
Han Ye was at a loss, unable to say “yes” or “no”, stuttering with hesitation.
Li Yufei said, “Han Ye, do you think that because your father is a shareholder, you can feel superior everywhere within the company?”
After a pause, she spoke slowly yet deliberately: “You know that the Li Family’s name is ‘Li’, not ‘Han’.”