Villains in Film and Television: Starting with Yang Ke in "The Golden Age"

The next day, Xiao Jin reported her idea to Yang Ke. After receiving Yang Ke's affirmation, Xiao Jin became even more enthusiastic in encouraging Tong Wenjie.

Tong Wenjie was still hesitant, but when the company's general manager came to the finance department and said that a finance director would be promoted through internal evaluation soon, she made up her mind.

"Honey, turn off the stove first. I need to talk to you about something."

When she got home, Tong Wenjie called Fang Yuan over, who was cooking.

"What's wrong, wife?"

Fang Yuan walked over with a curious expression.

"Here's the thing, our company is about to promote a finance director internally, and I have a good chance of getting one."

"However, our company knows that the project I'm in charge of is with the company across the street, so I have an idea. Please don't get excited yet, let me explain, okay?"

Tong Wenjie hesitated, mainly because Fang Yuan might not be willing to sacrifice family for the greater good.

"Okay, I'm not excited, honey, just tell me."

Fang Yuan didn't know what Tong Wenjie wanted to do, assuming she was just asking if their company had any shortcomings, so he remained calm.

"Honey, we'll be dealing with the new company's salary issues, which will definitely require some layoffs. If you join us then, the company leaders will definitely give me extra points for my performance."

"If I become the CFO, and you find a new job, our family income will increase significantly."

Tong Wenjie shared her analysis.

"No, what if your company chooses someone else as CFO, and you help the new company fire me? Wouldn't that be a waste of time and effort?"

Fang Yuan wasn't going to be so foolish as to agree immediately; instead, he asked the most crucial question.

"No, honey, think about it. There's a rumor in the company that they're going to promote a finance director. I'm currently in charge of that project. The general manager said it to me, so isn't that a hint that I need to do a better job?"

"Besides, you know how capable I am, so you should have faith in me."

“My rival Jenny is also my mortal enemy. If she tells the leaders about what you did at the project company, then it might become hers.”

"Therefore, we can only succeed, we cannot fail."

Tong Wenjie spoke very seriously about Jenny, which was actually the main reason she wanted to talk to Fang Yuan.

If Jenny were to become the CFO because of this, wouldn't Tong Wenjie be completely unable to hold her head up?

"Yes, that is indeed a problem. Let me think about it; it's no small matter."

Fang Yuan naturally knew Jenny, and also knew that she and Tong Wenjie were mortal enemies.

If neither of them gets promoted, that's fine, but if Jenny really becomes the director, Tong Wenjie's job will be in trouble.

Their family's main source of income is Tong Wenjie, while Fang Yuan only earns a little over 2 yuan a month.

The show mentions that their family spends at least 4 yuan a month on mortgage and other expenses, plus Fang Yifan's art exam tutoring. Where does the money come from? Naturally, it comes from Tong Wenjie.

After all, Tong Wenjie is currently the deputy director of finance, earning over 3 yuan a month. If she gets promoted, she could easily earn 5 yuan. Fang Yuan could just find any job and be much better off.

Thinking about this, Fang Yuan already had the answer in his heart.

"Okay, honey, you think about it. The decision is yours."

Although Tong Wenjie usually makes decisions both at home and outside, she was in the wrong in this matter and naturally wanted Fang Yuan to bring it up himself, otherwise the two of them would have a fight.

Tong Wenjie only brought this up first; the acquisition is not yet complete, so the layoffs will take some time.

Two weeks passed in the blink of an eye, and it was August, the end of summer vacation and the return of senior high school students to school. This was also the beginning of the story.

On the day of returning to school, Qiao Yingzi had arranged with Yang Ke to set off together.

"Brother Yang, wow, you've changed so much lately."

Qiao Yingzi stared blankly at the confident and radiant Yang Ke.

In my memory, Yang Ke was very handsome, but not very confident.

Unexpectedly, Yang Ke is noticeably different from before after two weeks, even in his clothing.

"That's normal. People always grow up, and Yingzi is no exception."

Yang Ke calmly replied.

Of course it's a big deal. Before, it was a character created by the system. Now that Yang Ke has come, he has changed his clothes, appearance, and even his way of speaking, so naturally Yingzi feels like he's a completely different person.

"Peach, we're here."

The two chatted as they went downstairs, and Qiao Yingzi soon saw Huang Zhitao, whom she had arranged to meet.

"peach."

Yang Ke and Yingzi had been neighbors for several years, so it was impossible for him not to know Huang Zhitao. However, they were just classmates who went to school together, and their relationship was not as close as that of Fang Yifan.

"Brother Yang, aren't you driving?"

Qiao Yingzi asked curiously.

Yes, Yang Ke's driver's license and car are ready. He even took Yingzi to buy test papers a couple of days ago.

"I won't drive; that would be too high-profile."

Yang Ke shook his head.

"What kind of car is that? Yingzi, what are you talking about?"

Huang Zhitao, hearing about driving, also asked curiously.

"No, Yang will get his driver's license during the summer vacation first, and then buy a car."

Qiao Yingzi then told Huang Zhitao about it.

"Oh, that's really not a good idea. We're high school seniors now, driving to school would be too conspicuous."

Huang Zhitao's family is wealthy, so she didn't care about cars.

The three walked and talked, and soon Fang Yifan joined them.

Upon arriving at the school, before the group even had a chance to go upstairs, the roar of a sports car sounded behind them.

"What? Ji Yangyang is really showing off."

Fang Yifan looked at Ji Yangyang driving a sports car and made a few envious and sour remarks.

He was someone who loved to show off, so he was naturally very envious of Ji Yangyang's sports car.

"What's the big deal? Brother Yang has a car too, he just doesn't want to drive."

"This season, Yangyang is even driving a sports car to school. He's really too high-profile."

Qiao Yingzi pouted, not really liking Ji Yangyang.

"That's right, I'll go talk to him when I get there."

Fang Yifan couldn't find an excuse to go and cause trouble, but after Qiao Yingzi said that, he naturally went over and started talking about Ji Yangyang.

"Yingzi, are you alright?"

Finally, he almost dropped the schoolbag on Qiao Yingzi's head, but luckily Yang Ke caught it at the last moment.

"fine."

Qiao Yingzi thought she was going to be hit by the schoolbag, but luckily Yang Ke caught it at the last moment.

"Yingzi, I didn't mean to, it's all Ji Yangyang's fault!"

Fang Yifan didn't think he had done anything wrong; instead, he blamed Ji Yangyang.

"Fang Yifan, come to my office with Ji Yangyang!"

Before Fang Yifan could explain, Li Meng came over and called the people who had caused trouble to the office.

"Na Yingzi, I'm going back to the classroom now."

Yang Ke, Qiao Yingzi, and Huang Zhitao were not in the same classroom, so they naturally had to be separated.

"Okay, goodbye Yang-ge."

Qiao Yingzi responded and followed Huang Zhitao back to the classroom.

What happened next had nothing to do with Yang Ke, and his teacher was not Li Meng.

The class placement exam will be in a few days, and Yang Ke will naturally be able to be assigned to the same class as Qiao Yingzi and the others.