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“I’m sick, I can’t work, I need to see a psychologist!”
“My work performance is rapidly declining. If the psychologist doesn’t come soon, I’ll have to take a leave of absence.”
“I’m depressed, I need to go home, let’s call it a day for this afternoon shift.”
“Oh my god, Old Wang, you’re leaving early again. Then I’m out too, I’m depressed too.”
“My personality is splitting, where am I, why am I at work?”
“…”
Yang Ming led Su Jiang into the Inspectorate, and along the way, Su Jiang was utterly shocked.
You guys are so messed up?
Being messed up would at least involve occasionally doing some work, at least it could be considered a lack of work ethics.
But now, it’s only 1 pm, and you’re off work?
And the reason is depression?
Your smiles are almost shining to the galaxy, and you’re depressed?
“These are a damn group of vampires, aren’t they? How much royal salary do you need to suck up anyway!”
“Um… I think you’ve seen the situation.”
Yang Ming felt somewhat embarrassed. After all, he was also part of the Inspectorate, and it made him a bit uncomfortable to be seen in this state by someone coming for an interview.
“This situation has been going on for two months now. I forgot who started it, but they always use psychological issues as an excuse. Either they leave early or arrive late, they don’t work during work hours, always slacking off. The more severe cases just take leave and don’t show up, like the front desk today…”
Yang Ming adjusted his glasses, with a hint of apology in his tone. “Since then, our externally hired psychologists have been driven away one by one, and until now, you’re the only one who came for the interview.”
Su Jiang’s mouth twitched. He guessed that Li Cai and An Mingjie couldn’t have anticipated that the situation inside the Inspectorate had deteriorated to this extent.
“So, you’re saying that this group of people not only act like this every day but also receive high salaries and various benefits?”
“Um… we are trying our best to improve this situation, but it’s indeed been challenging.”
Yang Ming felt somewhat helpless. There were hardly a few people left who could come to work on time every day and work diligently.
Seeing that Su Jiang was still young, he felt reluctant to let this innocent young person enter their den of wolves and said, “You can still back out now. After all, the previous psychologists couldn’t handle the pressure and resigned.”
Upon hearing this, Su Jiang really wanted to leave.
How could this be rectified?
Unless they fired all these people and brought in a new batch, there seemed no other way to address the situation.
But this would only address the symptoms, not the root cause.
However, after a moment of contemplation, Su Jiang looked into Yang Ming’s eyes and decisively said, “No, I’m staying!”
A flash of determination passed through Su Jiang’s eyes. He had to stay.
He was envious. Why were they able to live such comfortable lives?
Why did he have to struggle out there?
He couldn’t tolerate it. These brats were living off royal salary without doing anything.
They damn well needed a wake-up call!
At that moment, Su Jiang’s will was unwavering. He had only considered exploring the path of the Inspectorate to see if it was viable, and if not, he would find another way.
Now, he decided not to hesitate; he must walk this path.
He had to make this group of slackers work, or he wouldn’t feel right.
Yang Ming didn’t know what Su Jiang was thinking, but he felt somewhat moved, as if he had found a kindred spirit.
He didn’t expect that Su Jiang, like himself, was also an ambitious person!
“Alright, then follow me later. If there are no issues with your credentials, you can officially start your job tomorrow!”
With that, Yang Ming turned to the employees who were about to leave and said:
“Everyone, quiet down. Let me introduce, this is Su Jiang, the psychologist who has come. He should be able to start working soon. Welcome!”
Clap Clap Clap…
In the vast space, only the sound of Yang Ming’s applause could be heard. The others stood still, looking at Su Jiang in disbelief.
What?
A real psychologist has arrived?
Does that mean my illness will be cured?
No, my illness can’t be cured. It will never get better in this lifetime!
For a moment, countless eyes were fixed on Su Jiang. The others were already considering how to get rid of Su Jiang.
Yang Ming awkwardly clapped alone, unable to muster much enthusiasm. He awkwardly said to Su Jiang, “Follow me, let’s get you started.”
“Okay.”
Su Jiang nodded, smiled nonchalantly, and even friendly greeted everyone as he left, appearing very amiable.
Just wait, you brats.
If I don’t discipline you all properly, then I’m not surnamed Su!
After Su Jiang left, the others immediately gathered together, looking as if facing a formidable enemy.
“What should we do, brothers? I haven’t had enough of this kind of life yet.”
“He looks young. Should we stick to our old methods?”
“Yes, let’s pretend to have a serious illness and stick to it. He has no evidence to prove we’re not sick.”
“This time, let’s be gentle in our approach, don’t scare him off. Just make sure he leaves.”
“Agreed!”
“…”
After discussing the plan, the group of people had mastered this routine and were ready to execute it smoothly.
On the other hand, Su Jiang followed Yang Ming into a room. Yang Ming checked his credentials on the computer.
“Don’t your leaders intervene in this situation?”
“Leaders? You mean our bureau chief!”
Yang Ming answered Su Jiang while typing on the keyboard.
“In fact, the current situation is also related to Director Zheng. The bureau chiefs of our Jiangdu Sub-Bureau are all appointed by the General Bureau. Since Director Zheng came, he completely ignores everything we do. Even if there are mistakes, he doesn’t punish anyone. Director Zheng locks himself in his office every day, no one disturbs him. When it’s time to leave work, he comes out of the office like clockwork every day.”
Su Jiang nodded in understanding. It made sense. Without supervision and consequences from above, who would work seriously?
“Oh, by the way!”
Yang Ming remembered something and said to Su Jiang, “After Director Zheng arrived, every new employee must go to him and answer a question. Each person is asked the same question. You’ll find out about it later.”
“But his question won’t affect your job, so when you meet Director Zheng later, you can rest assured and not worry.”
Su Jiang frowned and asked, “Then what’s the purpose of his actions? Is it just to ask a question or to see how the new employees react?”
Upon hearing this, Yang Ming paused his typing and recalled his own experience when he started working, smiling gently.
“Who knows? No one can understand the meaning behind the director’s actions. Perhaps he genuinely wants to know the answer to that question?”
After saying that, Yang Ming returned the credentials to Su Jiang and took out a contract from the drawer, handing it to Su Jiang.
“Your identity and credentials are fine. This is your contract. The monthly salary is 8,000 after tax, and all social security contributions are made. Take a look, is there any issue?”
Su Jiang took the contract, feeling a mix of surprise and deepening jealousy towards the others outside.
Goodness, I’m an external hire and have such good treatment. How did those brats end up like that?
There must be a reform!