New Times, New Hell

Ch1 - Life Management Consulting Co. Ltd.

Translated by: Zryuu
Edited by: Playerprophet

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In March, Yu Zhengdu reported to a small startup in the Science Park of Fu City's Development Zone.

"Welcome to Luofeng Life Management Consulting Co. Ltd." A tall and beautiful HR manager, Lu Lingxi, grinned as she clapped. She looked like she just managed to breathe a huge sigh of relief. "We've been trying to recruit a developer for a long time, and now we've finally got one."

Yu Zhengdu paused, then asked, "Was it difficult for you to recruit someone for this position?"

Wasn't it just an ordinary software engineer position? Although the company doesn't look all that reliable, it shouldn't be so bad to the extent that they couldn't even recruit a developer ba?

"The main reason is that our boss is a little demanding." Lu Lingxi's mouth twitched, "We did interview a few who were suitable, but they were all a bit bald."

Yu Zhengdu, "......"

That is a little demanding. It's not easy to find a skillful engineer who isn't bald these days.

But he never would have expected that the reason he was chosen was because of his thick locks of hair.

He subconsciously touched his lush and fluffy head, and doubted the company's professional standards.

Yu Zhengdu was in his fourth year of college. He had already gotten an employment notice from a famous technological factory — Nova S&T, and was prepared to start his internship after the Spring Festival, then formally switch to a full-time post after his graduation. But something unexpected cropped up after the Spring Festival, so his offer fell through.

He wasn't really anxious about that, though. In fact, besides Nova S&T, several other reputable companies had extended olive branches at him as well. He didn't take those, and instead searched a recruitment website and ended up applying for a position at a small and inconspicuous company.

Said small company, Luofeng Life Management Consulting, wrote a high-end and impressive introduction on the recruitment website, and claimed to handle affairs related to life planning and management. Yu Zhengdu wasn't sure what 'life planning' was supposed to plan, but according to the office size that he had observed, there couldn't be more than 20 employees, and the office environment seemed relatively simple too. Its financial acumen was not as solid as they had proclaimed in their company's introduction.

Yu Zhengdu had a stable psyche and didn't forget to ask, "By the way, what about my labour contract?"

Lu Lingxi paused. "You're not going to wait until you get accustomed to the environment before signing it?"

Yu Zhengdu looked at her silently, and slowly said, "if I don't sign the contract, will the company give me social security?"

Lu Lingxi smacked her head. "I almost forgot that you need social security!"

Yu Zhengdu, "......"

Was this the conventional modus operandi of the legendary pheasant company?

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