Chapter 183: Seeking Help (Part 2)

Dealing with government leaders might be challenging, requiring attention to many details.

But actually, remembering one core principle is enough.

Leaders are human too, and humans are driven by benefits.

Providing benefits to others will never be annoying.

And “mutual benefit” is precisely the most effective method in interpersonal interactions, as well as the core principle for maintaining long-term good relations.

Leaders need achievements for promotion.

Zhao Qingfeng needs money for development.

Mutual benefit and joint progress.

What’s good for everyone is truly good.

After giving instructions, he spent the afternoon continuing in-depth development on the underlying framework.

According to the current progress,

If efforts are fully exerted, the social platform could be ready for testing in one to two months.

While he was busy writing code,

He suddenly noticed a low conversation between Marina and Liu Meng.

Not knowing what was said, he saw Liu Meng suddenly stand up, cry out, glance in his direction, then sit down again and start sobbing on the desk.

Zhao Qingfeng frowned.

What’s going on?

Could there be someone daring to bully others within the company?

He didn’t make a scene but took the chance when Liu Meng went out to call Marina over.

Asking what exactly happened.

Marina smiled and said it was nothing, just some friction with her boyfriend.

Although this excuse seemed somewhat far-fetched and not entirely genuine to Zhao Qingfeng, Marina, as the company’s current part-time administrative manager, was responsible for resolving staff issues, which was also a form of training. Zhao Qingfeng was busy; he couldn’t possibly handle every little thing himself.

After being busy for a while, it was almost time to leave.

Strangely,

While others were packing up, Liu Meng remained indifferent.

She occasionally looked up, her eyes red and swollen, seeming to want to say something to Zhao Qingfeng.

But whenever she saw Marina’s disapproving shake of the head and narrowed eyes, she stayed put, daring not to come forward.

Zhao Qingfeng grew increasingly curious and took the initiative to ask, “Liu Meng, why haven’t you left yet? If there’s something, just say it.”

Liu Meng stuttered, hesitant to speak.

Marina approached, “Liu Meng, go home. Didn’t I say I’d think of a way to help you?”

Liu Meng took a deep breath, tears flowing again.

This time, she didn’t listen to Marina but gathered the courage to stand up, quickly walked to Zhao Qingfeng, and with great effort, revealed a situation she found difficult to articulate.

“Officer Zhao…”

“I’ve encountered a problem and need some money. I was hoping you could help.”

“I know the company has been doing well lately, with several hundred thousand in revenue. Could you please help me out?”

“I’ll pay you back slowly, but… it will take at least a year to… to pay it all back…”

“I’m from a rural area, and my relatives don’t have money. Although I’ve only started working a few days ago and shouldn’t be saying this, I… I really have no other option.”

“The doctor said if we delay the surgery any longer, my mom’s leg, which was injured in an accident, will become permanently disabled…”

After finishing,

She couldn’t hold back her tears any longer and cried with her face covered.

Then,

She knelt on the hard stone floor.

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