Double evil in the business district

The conversation between Sister Zhang and colleague Wang grew louder and louder, as if they were deliberately speaking to Xiao Yue. Xiao Yue took a deep breath and tried to remain calm.

She put on her headphones and turned the volume up to maximum, trying to block out the annoying noises. The world became quiet, with only the soft music echoing in her ears. She was finally able to concentrate and continue to complete her work.

Time ticked by, and the progress bar on the plan steadily advanced. Xiao Yue was completely absorbed in her work, oblivious to the time and everything around her. That was until a sharp knock on the door broke the silence of the office.

"Xiao Yue, Manager Li asked you to go to his office." Secretary Zhao stood at the door with a cold tone and a hint of subtle sarcasm on his face.

Xiao Yue took off her headphones, a sense of foreboding rising in her heart. She stood up and went to Manager Li's office, only to find him sitting upright with a gloomy expression.

"Manager Li, are you looking for me?" Xiao Yue asked cautiously.

"This report must be completed today." Manager Li threw a thick folder in front of Xiao Yue with an unquestionable tone.

Xiao Yue picked up the folder and quickly flipped through it, his expression changing slightly. This report had nothing to do with the "Jinxiu Jiangnan" project, and the workload was enormous; it was impossible to complete it in a single day.

"Manager Li, I'm currently working on the planning report for the 'Splendid Jiangnan' project. This report..."

"The 'Splendid Jiangnan' project?" Manager Li interrupted her, his tone filled with contempt. "Just you? Do you think you can pull it off? Just do the job at hand first, and we'll work on the rest later."

Xiao Yue argued, "Manager Li, the Jinxiu Jiangnan project is the most important project for the company right now, and the deadline is imminent. This report will seriously affect my progress."

"Affecting progress?" Manager Li sneered. "I think you're deliberately making excuses to delay. Don't think I don't know that you simply don't have the ability to complete the plan for 'Splendid Jiangnan'. Instead of wasting time, why not finish the task at hand?"

Xiao Yue took a deep breath and tried to control his emotions. "Manager Li, I have found the key information and the plan will be completed soon. This report has nothing to do with the project. I hope you can understand."

"Understand?" Manager Li raised his voice, his tone becoming even more stern. "I'm your boss. You should do whatever I tell you to do. Why all this nonsense? If you don't finish this report today, forget about working on the 'Splendid Jiangnan' project!"

Xiao Yue gripped the folder tightly, her nails digging into her flesh. She knew Manager Li was deliberately trying to make things difficult for her, not wanting her to complete the proposal. But she refused to give up. She had put in so much effort and finally found the key information; she had to complete this project.

"Okay, I understand." Xiao Yue picked up the folder, turned around and left Manager Li's office.

Returning to her seat, Xiao Yue minimized the "Jinanjiangnan" project plan and opened the thick report. She took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down. Now was not the time to complain. She had to finish the report as soon as possible so that she could continue to complete the "Jinanjiangnan" plan.

Inside the office, colleague Wang's eyes remained fixed on Xiao Yue's computer screen, a subtle sneer playing at the corner of his mouth. "Looks like something interesting is about to happen..." he muttered to himself, picked up his phone, and dialed a number...

Wang hung up the phone, a smug smile playing on his face. He casually glanced at Xiao Yue, and seeing her hard at work, he felt even more pleased. He knew this trick would definitely work.

Sure enough, not long after, the HR director sent by the company's top management appeared in the office. The HR director had a serious face and walked straight to Xiao Yue's workstation.

"Xiao Yue, please come with me." The HR manager's voice was low and majestic.

Xiao Yue's heart sank. She vaguely sensed a storm was coming. She silently stood up and followed the HR manager to the conference room.

In the conference room, besides the HR manager, there was also Secretary Zhao. As soon as Secretary Zhao saw Xiao Yue, she immediately began her performance.

"Xiao Yue, do you realize how big a mistake you've made?" Secretary Zhao said righteously. "The company clearly stipulates that you must focus on your work during working hours and not do anything unrelated. But what about you? You actually made a report for another department during working hours. This is a serious violation of company regulations!"

Xiao Yue felt a chill in her heart, and she finally understood that colleague Wang was deliberately framing her.

"Secretary Zhao, that's not the case. Manager Li asked me to complete this report, and I..." Xiao Yue tried to explain.

"You just do what Manager Li tells you to do?" Secretary Zhao interrupted her. "Have you ever thought about why Manager Li asked you to do this report? It's because you're inefficient and can't complete the plan for the 'Splendid Jiangnan' project on time, so he assigned you other work so you don't waste any more time!"

Xiao Yue took a deep breath and tried to control her emotions. She knew that it was useless to say anything now, as Secretary Zhao had already determined that she was deliberately stalling for time.

"Xiao Yue, do you have anything else to say?" The HR manager looked at Xiao Yue with a serious tone.

Xiao Yue opened her mouth, but didn't know what to say. She knew that if she refuted Secretary Zhao now, it would only make things worse.

"Since you have nothing to say, then according to company regulations, your position will be suspended pending the results of the investigation." The HR manager's tone left no room for doubt.

Xiao Yue's face paled instantly. Suspended? This was a bolt from the blue for her. She had finally found the key information and was about to complete the plan, but now she was suspended.

"HR Manager, I think this matter needs further discussion." Xiao Yue said with courage, "I have evidence to prove that I didn't delay intentionally."

Xiao Yue pulled a USB drive from her bag and handed it to the HR manager. "This is my work record for this period. It clearly records my daily work content and hours. I believe that once you read this record, you will understand that I have not violated any company regulations."

The HR manager took the USB drive, inserted it into the computer, and carefully examined it. Secretary Zhao's face turned a little ugly. She didn't expect Xiao Yue to have such a trick up his sleeve.

After reading the work records, the HR manager's expression softened. He looked up at Xiao Yue and softened his tone, "Xiao Yue, your work records do prove you've been working diligently. However, you did something unrelated to the project during work hours, which is still a violation of company policy."

Xiao Yue's heart sank again. She knew that even with her work record, she couldn't completely clear herself of suspicion.

"However, considering your work record and your contributions to the 'Splendid Jiangnan' project, the company has decided to give you a chance," the HR manager continued. "You can continue to complete the project plan, but you must complete it within the specified timeframe. If you fail to do so, you will still be suspended."

Xiao Yue breathed a sigh of relief. She glanced at the HR manager with gratitude, then returned to her seat and reopened the plan for the "Jinxiu Jiangnan" project. She took a deep breath and continued writing the plan.

Time passed by minute by minute, Xiao Yue was completely immersed in his work, forgetting everything around him. Suddenly, the computer screen flashed and then turned black.

"What's going on..." Xiao Yue muttered to herself. She reached out and tapped the screen, but there was no response. The screen remained black, like an abyss that swallowed all hope. Time was running out. She bit her lip, stood up decisively, and walked towards the IT department.

Xiao Liu, a technician from the IT department, was leisurely drinking coffee. When he saw Xiao Yue, he asked casually, "What's wrong?"

"My computer screen suddenly went black. Can you help me take a look?" Xiao Yue said anxiously, handing over the notebook.

Xiao Liu took the computer slowly, fiddled with it for a few times, and was about to examine it carefully when colleague Wang suddenly appeared at the door and shouted anxiously, "Xiao Liu, there's something wrong with Manager Li's computer. Go over and take a look. It's urgent!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Liu immediately dropped his work, grabbed his toolbox, and rushed out. As he ran, he said to Xiao Yue, "Try restarting it yourself first. If it doesn't work, come back to me tomorrow."

Colleague Wang looked at Xiao Yue, a barely perceptible sneer curling up his lips before turning and leaving. Xiao Yue stared at the empty office, feeling a surge of helplessness. Tomorrow? Tomorrow was the deadline for submitting the proposal!

"It seems I can only rely on myself..." Xiao Yue took a deep breath, returned to his seat, and began to recall the computer knowledge he had learned before.

She removed the back cover of the computer and carefully inspected every component, hoping to find the cause of the problem. As the seconds ticked by, beads of sweat formed on her forehead, and her palms grew slightly cold with nervousness.

After an unknown amount of time, Xiao Yue's gaze locked on the memory stick. She carefully pulled it out, wiped the golden contacts with an eraser, and then reinserted it into the slot. After doing all this, she held her breath and pressed the power button...

The computer screen slowly lit up, and the familiar desktop reappeared before her eyes. Xiao Yue's heart finally settled, and an indescribable joy surged through her. She quickly opened the document and continued to refine her plan.

The clacking of the keyboard was remarkably clear in the silent office, like a stirring march, the prelude to Xiao Yue's desperate counterattack. Outside the window, the night deepened, but the glint in her eyes grew brighter and more resolute...

The computer returned to normal, and Xiao Yue felt like she had grabbed a lifeline, her tense nerves relaxing a little. She didn't even bother to rest and immediately threw herself into her intense work.

Mouse clicks, keyboard taps, lines of text on the screen like dancing notes, gradually forming a complete piece of music. Time slipped by, and the office was silent, with only the sound of keyboard tapping and Xiao Yue's occasional whisper.

Outside the window, the night gradually fades away, the sky in the east turns pale, and a new day is about to come.

Finally, before the deadline for submitting the proposal, Xiao Yue finished the first draft. She breathed a sigh of relief, rubbed her sore eyes, and leaned back in her chair tiredly.

The densely packed text on the screen seemed to dance, each one a reflection of her painstaking effort. She checked the document over and over again, fearing any mistakes.

This plan not only affects her personal career development, but also the future of Xiao's enterprise. She is fully aware of the responsibility she shoulders and dares not slack off in the slightest.

The office gradually became bustling with activity as colleagues arrived to begin their new day's work. Xiao Yue printed out the plan and carefully placed it in a folder, her heart pounding.

She wasn't sure if her plan would be approved by the top management, nor was she sure if she could seize this opportunity to prove herself. The mixture of nervousness and anticipation left her feeling a bit breathless.

She stood up, walked to the water dispenser, and poured herself a glass of water, trying to calm her nerves. Through the glass window, she saw the sky gradually brighten in the distance, and the rays of the rising sun shone on the earth, bringing a touch of warmth and hope.

"Hey, Xiao Yue, you're here to submit your proposal so early?" A sharp voice broke the silence in the office. Xiao Yue turned around and saw Sister Zhang standing behind her, a meaningful smile on her face.

Sister Zhang is a veteran employee of the company and has always been hostile to Xiao Yue. She is jealous of Xiao Yue's youth and talent and always tries to make things difficult for her.

Xiao Yue ignored Sister Zhang's provocation, calmly drank a sip of water, then turned around and prepared to leave.

"Don't leave so quickly," Sister Zhang said, blocking Xiao Yue's way. "Let me guess, your proposal will definitely be rejected, right?" She tapped the folder in Xiao Yue's hand with a finger painted with bright red nail polish. "After all, you're just a low-level employee. How can you be qualified to participate in such an important project?"

Xiao Yue took a deep breath, tried to control her emotions, and looked at Sister Zhang with a firm gaze...

She held the folder tightly in her hand.