Double evil in the business district

"One month? Manager Li, you are kidding, right?" Xiao Yue widened his eyes in disbelief, and his fingers holding the folder turned white.

The conference room fell silent, followed by a few suppressed chuckles. Sister Zhang, who sat next to her, covered her mouth with her hands, her eyes filled with gloating.

This is the most important project of Xiao's enterprise this year. Letting a newbie who just joined the company take charge of it, isn't it obvious that she is being used as cannon fodder?

Today is Xiao Yue's first day at Xiao Enterprise. He is full of longing for the future and imagines that he can make great achievements on this platform.

However, reality dealt her a heavy blow. From the moment she entered the office, she was ordered around by Sister Zhang, who ordered her to print documents, organize materials, and make coffee...

Various trivial tasks piled up like a mountain, leaving her no time to even breathe. She thought this was just a "necessary path" for newcomers, but she didn't expect that even greater challenges were still to come.

At the department meeting, Manager Li announced with a serious face the company’s new project that was about to be launched - the "Star Project".

This project is related to Xiao's strategic layout for the next five years, and its importance is self-evident. Just as everyone was speculating about which senior team would be responsible for this project, Manager Li unexpectedly mentioned Xiao Yue's name.

"Xiao Yue, I hope to see your project plan within a month."

Xiao Yue was stunned when she heard her name. She was just a new low-level employee who had only a limited understanding of the company's business. How could she possibly be qualified for such an important task?

The colleagues around him were also surprised, but soon their surprise turned to ridicule and gloating. They knew that this project was extremely difficult and the time was so tight that handing it over to a newcomer would undoubtedly be a death sentence.

Xiao Yue took a deep breath and tried to remain calm. "Manager Li, I..."

She wanted to explain, to argue, but Manager Li interrupted her. "I believe in your ability, do your best." After saying that, Manager Li stood up and left the meeting room, leaving Xiao Yue alone to face everyone's complicated gazes.

Sister Zhang's sarcastic voice rang in my ears: "Hey, Xiao Yue, it seems that Manager Li thinks highly of you! Such an important project has been entrusted to you, you must perform well!"

She patted Xiao Yue's shoulder with a forced smile, her tone undisguised in its mockery. Xiao Yue bit her lip and ignored Sister Zhang's sarcasm. She knew now was not the time to argue. She had to act quickly, even if there was only a glimmer of hope, she had to do her best to complete this seemingly impossible task.

Back at her workstation, Xiao Yue immediately began collecting project-related materials. She browsed through the company's past project cases, trying to find some inspiration. Soon, she realized she needed more and more detailed information, and all of it was in Sister Zhang's hands.

She walked up to Sister Zhang and said in a calm tone, "Sister Zhang, I'd like to know some background information about the 'Starry Project'. Could you please show me the relevant documents?"

Sister Zhang raised her head, gave her a half-smile, and slowly sorted the documents on the table. She said, "Oh, these materials are very important. I have to sort them out before I can give them to you. How about... you come back tomorrow?"

Xiao Yue's heart sank. She knew Sister Zhang was deliberately trying to make things difficult for her. "Sister Zhang, this project is very tight..."

"I know," Sister Zhang interrupted her, a hint of contempt in her tone, "so you should hurry up! What, do you still want me to help you do it?"

Xiao Yue took a deep breath and tried to suppress the anger in her heart. "I just want to..."

"What are you thinking?" Sister Zhang suddenly raised her voice. "Thinking about reaching the top overnight? Stop dreaming! You're just a freshly graduated girl, and you want to be in charge of the 'Star Glory Project'? Don't you think you're any better than me?"

Xiao Yue clenched her fists tightly, her nails digging deep into her flesh. She knew that this workplace struggle had just begun...

She turned to the printer, printed out a blank template for a project plan, and then solemnly wrote three words on the first page: Star Project. She looked up at the clock on the wall; the hands pointed to eight o'clock in the evening.

"One month..." she murmured softly, "Then let's start now." The office door was suddenly pushed open, and a deep male voice rang out: "It's so late, are you still working overtime?"

"Ah, Mr. Shen!" Xiao Yue was startled by the sudden voice and almost knocked over the water glass on the table in her panic. She didn't expect Shen Ting to appear here.

Shen Ting is the president of Shen Enterprise. He seldom comes here to visit, let alone appear in the office of ordinary employees during overtime hours at night.

Shen Ting walked slowly to Xiao Yue and his eyes fell on the blank document in front of her.

"'Starry Project'?" He raised his eyebrows slightly, with a hint of inquiry in his tone.

"Yes... yes," Xiao Yue answered nervously, trying to appear calm. "Manager Li asked me to be in charge of this project."

Shen Ting didn't say anything, but just looked at her quietly, his deep eyes seemed to be able to see through everything.

Xiao Yue felt a little uncomfortable being stared at. She lowered her head and subconsciously covered the document with her hand. "I... I'm still collecting information and haven't started writing yet."

"Do you need help?" Shen Ting's voice was low and magnetic, with a hint of imperceptible concern.

Xiao Yue was stunned for a moment, then quickly shook her head. "No thanks, Mr. Shen."

She knew in her heart that this project was a huge challenge for her, but she didn't want to rely on anyone else and wanted to complete it through her own efforts.

Shen Ting didn't say anything else, just nodded slightly, turned around and left the office.

The next day, Xiao Yue asked Sister Zhang again for project information. "Sister Zhang, I need the market research report and competitive analysis report for the 'Star Glory Project'. Can you show it to me?"

Sister Zhang put down her coffee cup and looked at her with a half-smile. "Why, you need this information so soon? It seems you're quite serious about this project!"

"Of course," Xiao Yue tried hard to suppress his impatience. "One month is very tight. I must understand the project background as soon as possible."

"Okay," Sister Zhang slowly opened the drawer, took out two thin documents and handed them to Xiao Yue, "Here, this is the information you want."

Xiao Yue took the document and quickly flipped through it, her expression suddenly darkening. The two reports were extremely brief and contained no valuable information at all. "Sister Zhang, these materials aren't detailed enough. I need more comprehensive data and analysis."

Sister Zhang shrugged, looking innocent. "Sorry, that's all I have. The rest of the information is with Manager Li. You can ask him for it."

Xiao Yue knew that Sister Zhang was deliberately making things difficult for her, but she didn't give up. She went to Manager Li and explained her needs. However, Manager Li, citing his busy schedule, asked her to make a preliminary plan based on the available information.

In desperation, Xiao Yue could only start working with these incomplete materials. At noon, Xiao Yue was eating in the staff cafeteria and accidentally heard several colleagues talking about her behind her back.

"I heard that Xiao Yue is in charge of the 'Starry Project'?"

"Yeah, it's hilarious. How could a newcomer possibly complete such an important project?"

"I think she must have offended some high-ranking official and was deliberately framed."

"Just wait and see how she ends up in a month!"

Xiao Yue's hand trembled slightly as she held the chopsticks, but she tried to remain calm and pretended not to hear. She knew that it was useless to say anything now. Only by proving herself with actual actions could she shut these people up.

Back in the office, Xiao Yue forced herself to concentrate on her work. Time passed by minute by minute, and she was completely immersed in project planning, forgetting time and everything around her.

Suddenly, Manager Li's voice rang in her ears. "Xiao Yue, I need you to sort out this client information immediately. It's needed for the meeting this afternoon."

Xiao Yue raised her head and looked at the thick stack of documents that Manager Li handed over. A feeling of powerlessness welled up in her heart...

She glanced at the "Star Project" on the computer screen, which had only a small part completed, and then looked at the thick customer information in her hand. For a moment, she didn't know what to do.

Xiao Yue took a deep breath and tried to suppress the irritation in her heart. "Okay, Manager Li, I'll sort it out as soon as possible." She took the document, and the heavy weight seemed to weigh on her heart.

The deadline of the "Star Project" is getting closer, but she is now overwhelmed by these trivial matters and has no time and energy to think about the core content of the project.

Xiao Yue spent the entire afternoon sorting out client data, which was complex and detailed, requiring great patience and carefulness.

She didn't dare pause for a moment, fearing she'd miss the afternoon meeting. Time ticked by, and the sky outside gradually darkened. By the time she finally finished organizing the last page, it was already eight o'clock in the evening.

Xiao Yue rubbed her sore eyes and stood up and stretched. The office was empty, with only her in it. She walked to the window, looked at the flashing neon lights outside, and sighed deeply. She knew that she had to work overtime tonight to catch up with the progress of the project.

Returning to her seat, Xiao Yue turned on her computer, ready to continue working on Project Star. However, when she tried to connect the printer, it didn't respond. She checked several times to make sure the power cord was properly plugged in, but the printer still wouldn't work. A bad feeling washed over her.

She tried to use the copier again, but the result was the same: the copier also couldn't work properly. Xiao Yue knew in her heart that this was definitely not a coincidence.

Someone must have deliberately sabotaged the equipment to prevent her from completing her project. Anger burned within her, but she fought to control herself, not letting it get out of hand. She couldn't just give up; she had to find a way to overcome these difficulties.

Xiao Yue took out her phone and called the IT department. The phone rang for a long time before someone finally answered. She explained the situation to the IT staff, who said they would send someone to repair it as soon as possible.

After hanging up the phone, Xiao Yue paced back and forth in the office anxiously. Time passed by minute by minute, and she felt that every second was extremely long.

An hour passed, and the IT staff still hadn't arrived. Xiao Yue called the IT department again, but the response she got was still "someone is being sent."

She was getting increasingly anxious, and she knew she couldn't wait any longer. She had to find some other equipment she could use.

Xiao Yue left the office and went to the department next door, hoping to borrow their printer and copier. However, colleagues in the department next door rejected her request for various reasons.

Some said their equipment was in use, some said their equipment was broken, and some simply pretended not to hear her and ignored her.

Xiao Yue's heart sank to the bottom. She realized she had been isolated, with no one willing to help her. She silently returned to her office, looking at the "Star Glory Project" on her computer screen, which had only a small portion completed. She then glanced at the thick client files in her hands, and the unusable printer and copier...

She walked to the window, looked at the dark night sky, and let out a long breath. Downstairs, a familiar figure flashed by...

Xiao Yue slumped limply in her chair. The office was silent, save for the gentle hum of the air conditioner. Outside the window, the night deepened, and the stars seemed to be shrouded in a layer of gray gauze.

She rubbed her temples, feeling a wave of pain. On her desk, piles of client data and documents related to the "Star Project" weighed down her desk like mountains, making it hard for her to breathe.

Completing the "Star Glory Project" in one month was an almost impossible task. Moreover, even the printer and copier were unusable, and she had lost even the most basic office equipment.

She recalled the gloating expressions on her colleagues' faces when Manager Li announced the news, and a bitter feeling welled up in her heart. She understood that this was not just a simple project, but a test for her, a carefully planned challenge.

Xiao Yue took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down. She couldn't just give up like this; she had to find a way. She picked up her phone and flipped through her address book, looking for someone to talk to, but found it empty.

After coming to this city, she knew almost no one except a few college classmates, but they all had their own lives and jobs, and she didn't want to pass on her negative energy to them.

Suddenly, she remembered a senior from college who used to work in a large company and might be able to give her some advice.

She found the senior's number, hesitated for a moment, and finally dialed it. The call was connected, and the senior's voice was still warm and cheerful, but Xiao Yue didn't know how to start.

She briefly described her predicament. After listening, the senior was silent for a moment, then said seriously, "Xiao Yue, the workplace is like this, full of competition and challenges. You must learn to be strong and learn to protect yourself."

The senior student's words gave Xiao Yue some encouragement, but also made her more clearly aware of the difficulties she was facing.

After hanging up the phone, Xiao Yue's fighting spirit was rekindled. She decided to start by gathering information. The "Star Glory Project" involved a lot of specialized knowledge, and she needed to master it quickly to successfully complete the project. The company's data room contained a wealth of industry reports and market analyses, which might be able to provide the information she needed.

The next morning, Xiao Yue arrived at the company's data room. It was empty, save for the densely packed folders on the bookshelves. She began to carefully leaf through the documents, hoping to find some useful information. As time passed, she immersed herself in the sea of ​​information, almost losing track of time.

Suddenly, she heard light footsteps. She looked up and saw a familiar figure moving between the bookshelves. It was Wang, a colleague from the company who rarely came to the library.

His furtive behavior caught Xiao Yue's attention. He seemed to be searching for something, looking around nervously. He was holding a folder, as if he wanted to hide it...

A trace of doubt arose in Xiao Yue's heart. What was he doing?