。 Chapter 332 Catch-22

The car slowly drove out of the clubhouse, and the two women in the car chatted.

In the workplace, people must abide by the "Catch-22", which is the unspoken rule of survival in the workplace.

The first of the 22 Catch-2 is: There must be a circle. The ability to mix circles determines the height and breadth of success.

Wherever there are people, there will be circles. The so-called "things gather by like, people by groups" is what it means. If you don't join a circle, you become the enemy of everyone and you will be ostracized by the whole group. Since ancient times, mixing circles has been a magic weapon for officialdom and workplace success, the so-called same year, fellow villagers, same society, and same party...... All in order to create a common circle and exclude others. In modern times, it has created the "four sames" -- having been imprisoned together and prostituting together...... Wait a minute.

Therefore, no matter how much the psychology hates rejection, since people must abide by this workplace rule in the workplace, such as looking for a circle and making themselves an insider-what Liu Li has been striving for over the years is to let herself be accepted by different circles, the circle of leaders, the circle of the rich, the circle of cultural people, and so on. And on this trip, others refused Liu Li to still participate, because she wanted to become an "insider" and become a rich club...... A companion.

Even though she knew she couldn't possibly be someone's girlfriend, she had no regrets; Even if she knew that the result of her participation might only be "submerged", she had to come - and this was also the fourth of the Catch-22: she had to attend every invited dinner or be excluded.

The world doesn't revolve around you, it's not that you can succeed as long as you're excellent, and it's not that you can get things done smoothly if you meet the rules on the surface. There are many unspoken rules in every industry and everything, and there is a lot of tacit understanding in how to deal with these things. And these unspoken rules are only known to insiders, if you want to mix in the circle in the future, if you want to mix the world in all directions, you must feel the culture and tacit understanding in the circle.

Joining this "circle" is not Liu Li's ultimate goal. But only by being accepted by one circle can the rest of the circles of the same type open their doors to her one after another—climbing a mountain is a step by step, and this circle is her first step.

Sometimes, Liu Li herself is disgusted with everything she does. Every morning when she gets up, she feels trembling all over her body, feeling filthy, but there is no way, this is the world she is facing, this is the silk life. In this hierarchical society, if you don't want to be stepped on, you have to step on someone. It's the rule!

So, even if she feels unbearable again, she must continue this path.

Article 22 of Catch-2: You must strive to be in second place. Because the first place is the target of all kinds of envy and hatred, and the second place is always the position of the righteous and helpful...... However, now that this article does not apply, Liu Li thought sadly: Maybe now she is the object of Ji Xiao's envy, jealousy and hatred, so she must ease the relationship and find her own supporters.

Catch-22 Article 5: You must gossip.

The necessary way to ease relations is gossip - to become close friends with more than one companion. You have carefully screened your shortcomings with disclosure, satisfying her personal interest in your shortcomings and disclosures.

The other woman is together, and what they talk about will also determine the mode of their future relationship. and the positioning of the relationship between the parties. This chat first started with Ji Xiao, who intended to ease the embarrassment, and her conversation became the opening remark: "Sister Liu, you are responsible for reporting on fashion products, have all fashion brands been in contact, big-name clothes can be borrowed casually, brand-name handbags can be used casually, and a new one is changed every week...... Hee-hee, how many big brand bosses do you know? ”

Liu Li giggled and replied: "We are a provincial station, and the program is not on the satellite, so our influence can only be limited to the city." How can the 'fashion' we report compare with Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen? How can the 'fashion' reported by Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen be compared with Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Singapore? How can the 'fashion' of Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore compare to London, Paris, and New York? So our level. That's a ditch within a ditch, and it's not worth mentioning. …,

Haha, those brands distributed in this city, not to mention the advantages and disadvantages of true and false, if people have strong funds, why bother in this city? So those small and casual brand stores in this city ...... Such a shop. Even if you are given a discount, where can you get there cheaply? …… Alas, it's hard to make a dojo in a snail shell! ”

Gossip, the best way to proceed is to throw out a secret. If something becomes secret, the purpose of its existence is to be known; If a secret is known to everyone, you have to say that it is not known. In the same way, if everyone says they don't know about a secret, it can be inferred that everyone knows.

Liu Li threw out this secret that is not a secret in order to become the "second place", or she wants to satisfy Ji Xiao's sense of superiority with a weak posture, so as to reduce her envy, jealousy and hatred for herself. With this topic as a foreshadowing, Liu Li complained along the way: "Speaking of which, the current successful programs are all 'translated works', and copycat foreign countries have long been successful in entertainment mode, translating it into Chinese - Hunan Satellite TV is like this, Jiangsu Satellite TV is like this, successful people are all copycat works, but some people buy copyrights, and some people do not buy copyrights."

Heck, you're a translator, and you should be blessed with translating this thing...... Well, you've been abroad for a few years, do you have any copycat ideas? Help me think about it, you see, copycat search engines and copycat portals once became the richest men. Even the papermaking technology that translated foreign patents expired back to China has become the richest woman in China, haven't you thought about the translation shop anything? Translate a little TV show for me, won't you? ”

"Oh, I don't know about entertainment programs, when I was studying abroad, I was overwhelmed with homework every day, and I had to work to make money in my spare time, so how could I have time to watch TV and observe popular trends...... However, did you know that I am now working part-time as a 'resettlement consultant', which is the kind of work that helps foreigners settle in and get familiar with their surroundings after they come to China. This job requires me to be familiar with the entertainment scene, but I know what is trending in bars and nightclubs lately. ”

Ji Xiao finally found a chance to show off, and counted who brought what jewelry in a certain bar; What handbags were used in a certain clubhouse, and all kinds of ostentatious displays when these people introduced these fashions. Liu Li paused for a while, feeling that Ji Xiao's tone of voice was very strange, it seemed that she was just laying out a straightforward statement, and there was a slight envy in her tone, but there was no jealousy that she couldn't get...... A woman, how can this be?

Liu Li used to come into contact with a lot of people, and this kind of comparison was a popular experience. You can find them everywhere, even if they talk about other people's luxury and other people's high profile, they also have a subtle strangulation attitude, and there is no jealousy at all like this. Just a simple statement without any evaluation, she was a little overwhelmed by what she had never heard of. Ji Xiao talked about this language vividly and vividly, and Liu Li couldn't help but have some new ideas about Ji Xiao.

"What is your education?" , Liu Li took advantage of the gap between words to ask: "The words you use...... I remember you said that after studying abroad for four years, it should be an undergraduate, right? ”

"Cut, my doctor", Ji Xiao shouted: "Can't think of it, right? I was studying very hard. After three years of credits, I got a bachelor's degree, and a one-year master's and doctor's degree I got a doctorate. I'm the youngest Ph.D. in the university, otherwise how would I be able to sit in this position? Haha, let me tell you, when I first arrived at the school, some people didn't believe me, but I have a good relationship with my foreign alma mater, and my alma mater has accepted six students recommended by me to go to graduate school, and now many people are counting on me to recommend them. So no one dares to doubt my diploma? ”

"Then you're taking graduate school with you?" , Liu Li asked,.

"This is the most frustrating thing, I am the youngest PhD in the university. However, some people say that they do not recognize the one-year master's and doctoral programs abroad...... And most importantly: a turnip, a pit. The pit of the professor and associate professor was all occupied, and I was a newcomer, so I had to climb slowly from the lecturer...... Alas, so, pity me now with little income, so I can only go out at night to work part-time? ..., Wang Cheng has been holding the steering wheel with his hand, listening to the chirping of the two birds around him, Liu Li was choked by Ji Xiao's words at this time, and during this slight pause, Wang Cheng interjected: "Your night shift job." Do you still need to do it? ”

"Of course! My parents had all their savings, and I had to earn money for their retirement. Today's prices ...... Alas, I can't count on the pension, the money is not spent, and the money is flowing like water when my parents live in the hospital, so I don't dare to slack off. ”

Wang Cheng groaned: "The main task of the 'translation class' is to translate the vehicle manual and the operating system of the test bench. I didn't advocate pampering those foreigners, blue-collar workers, and there are many foreigners. They just arrived, we can find a place for them to have fun, and now that they are surrounded by freelance translators, it doesn't matter if you're there......"

Ji Xiao shouted excitedly: "It's not good! This part-time job, I lost my job after just a week on the job, so I lost face. ”

Wang Cheng played the steering wheel, turned a corner along the road, and continued: "Translating manuals and operating systems, this kind of work can also be done at home, and it is more dangerous to go out and ...... entertainment at night."

"That's not possible", Ji Xiao didn't glance at Liu Li out of the corner of his eyes, and retorted loudly: "I actually like this job very much, sitting at the bar and watching the lights every day, I don't have to spend much money, but I can enjoy the compliments and envy of others...... I love this job to death, let me stay at home and rummage through the piles of papers - you can kill me. ”

After a pause, Ji Xiao hugged Wang Cheng's hand and said with a dead face: "Hehe, even if someone raises me in the future, I will probably sneak out and go into the bar to have fun, so you don't care about me, I'm good like this." Seeing acquaintances every day, chatting and farting in foreign languages, time flies quickly...... With this kind of personality, I can be more leisurely, less desperate, and go home early every day - but that's about it. ”

Ji Xiao glanced at Liu Li and whispered quickly: "Hehe, I know you will understand me, I know that if I say this, others may despise and look down on me in various ways, but I am not afraid to say that I live not for others, but for myself and my parents." So this is indulgence, and I have the right to indulge; If this is a fall, I have the right to fall; If this is decadence, I have the right to decadence. Do the things of moral saints, those who want to be officials do it, how I live has nothing to do with others. If I break the law because of this, then let the law punish me. I don't want to save the world, I just want to save my parents, and by the way, be happy. ”

"Of course I understand", Wang Cheng immediately responded: "Okay, I don't interfere, whatever you want." Ji Xiao's words still have some unfinished meaning, Ji Xiao wants to say: No one can ask me to do anything in the name of caring about me! If I don't break the law, then no one else cares!

Wang Cheng raised his eyebrows, but he didn't expect Ji Xiao to be a punk - independent, self-conscious, pursuing unfettered, and sharp anti-mainstream. Of course, although this female punk claims to be decadent and depraved, it seems that her moral law and respect for the law in her heart are far stronger than others.

What kind of elf is this?

Liu Li was a little surprised when she heard this, she felt that Ji Xiao's words seemed to be flattering, this little girl was a little annoyed by Wang Cheng and her unavoidable reluctance, and she wanted to show that she didn't care at this time. Show yourself that you are indifferent...... Liu Li sneered in her heart: Little girl, you are really not qualified to say this. Of course, I didn't decide to spend the rest of my life with a translator for the rich.

The host eats a youth meal, and my wife is almost thirty years old, and I will face a transition period immediately. A translator with a good income helped me to have food and clothing, but he was only a stepping stone to help me go further. The old lady just thinks that this person is qualified to be my boyfriend on the surface, as for the future...... We'll talk about that later. ..., the final trip is continuing. When the vehicle stops, Liu Li must make a decision, such as making an appointment with the two in person in the future. If she doesn't make a statement, it is a tacit acquiescence that Wang Cheng can take any action, a tacit acquiescence that this trip may be just a romance, and a tacit acquiescence that the two will not be involved in the future.

To be honest, Wang Cheng's appearance is really good, and Liu Li was indeed a bit of a nymphomaniac at the beginning. I thought that such a handsome man, if he brought out a long face, he could at least gain a bunch of women's envy and jealousy...... It's exactly this kind of psychology. made Liu Li a little swaying, she knew that she was very calm, and she thought that the other party was just a stepping stone for a one-night stand, and suddenly felt that it was not bad to get along with such a man for a long time.

Listening to the conversation in the car, Liu Li gradually calmed down, and she found that the situation was a little out of her control, and Wang Cheng was not like her former boyfriend who answered all questions, tried his best to please, and tried his best to entrap. The other party casually spends a lot of money, with an obvious attitude of "clearing up" and checking out. She suddenly felt that she was attracted and tempted in the relationship between the two parties, especially Wang Cheng in front of her now. The unavoidable affectionate tone with Ji Xiao made her feel that the ending might not be what she imagined.

Liu Li felt a little jealous in her heart...... After all, it's a bit reluctant. In all respects, Wang Cheng's conditions are outstanding, and he may be a potential stock. If such a person misses it, I am afraid that the past can only become a memory, but it was already lost at that time.

But. At the moment, we can only take one step at a time.

Nowadays, young people are emerging one after another, the back waves of the Yangtze River push the front waves, and the new ones beat the old ones overnight. And Liu Li's current situation is at a critical point of retreat if she does not advance. In these two weeks, she must make a decision to deal with the most pressing difficulties. In order to cope with the looming trouble, she has decided to accept the unspoken rules. And at this time, an in-to-grasp boyfriend is one of the biggest variables - a man will never tolerate his girlfriend's cheating!

Therefore, obviously she couldn't stand the temptation, and she obviously felt that this person was indeed worth dating and paying, but Liu Li was weighing and hesitating in her heart, and her heart was full. At the same time, it is also full of nervous fear, and all kinds of injuries.

This kind of psychology made Liu Li suddenly cynical, open-minded, charming and diligent, and rejecting people in the last part of the trip, but fortunately, she did not dare to overexpress all kinds of emotions. At the same time, she felt that Wang Xiang was a sophisticated old man, who had seen through her performance, whether she was happy or sad, laughing or angry, loving or hating, he was there, not near or far, not salty and indifferent.

This attitude was maintained until Li Xiang's house, Ji Xiao happily jumped out of the car and waved goodbye to Wang Cheng. Wang Cheng went out and said: "Drive my jeep home, just park in front of the door, and I will drive into the garage by myself when I turn around." I've already said hello in class, you don't have to punch in today, call me if you have a situation, go, go back and have a good rest, I'll give you attendance if you don't go to work tonight. ”

"Okay", Ji Xiao nodded vigorously: "Don't worry, I will drive back this broken jeep carefully, and I will see you back!" ”

After that, only Liu Li and Wang Cheng were left in the car, and after a moment of silence, Liu Li sighed: "Youth is good, and a little thing is worth being happy for several days." ”

Wang Cheng smiled and didn't answer the question, he pretended to be in full energy to drive. When she was about to arrive at Liu Li's workplace, Liu Li broke the silence: "What do you want to eat?" I'm suddenly a little hungry, so let's stop by and grab a bite to eat. ”

"No", Wang Cheng refused: "I have a lot of things to do this morning. ”

Liu Li raised her eyebrows: "Didn't Mr. Li give you a holiday?" ”

"It's over, but the work still has to be done at home, and a large number of translations have to be completed before the ribbon-cutting ceremony, haha, those manuscripts are stacked up to a person's height, I'm afraid I won't be able to complete it if I don't work hard."

Liu Li was silent for a moment again, and then asked: "I haven't always understood the relationship between you and Mr. Li, so you shouldn't be so hard, right?" I remember that Mr. Li once introduced that you were coming back for vacation, and he was originally ready to wait for you to take up the position of independent director, but you resigned. After translating, I thought you were just playing, but I didn't expect to have to work so hard. ”

"Everything I do, I have to be worthy of being paid by others, this is my principle, so I am trusted", Wang Cheng replied calmly.

Liu Li still wanted to persuade, but suddenly Wang Cheng's phone rang, Wang Cheng glanced over, saw that it was Li Xiang's phone, and said "here", he motioned to Liu Li to help answer the phone: "I don't have the steering wheel in my hand, you can help ask what's wrong." ”

Liu Li took the phone, only said a few words, looked at Wang Cheng with a shocked face, and repeated: "Our vacation place just had an accident - when a Porsche Cayenne started, it suddenly rushed out and hit five cars in a row and caught fire. (To be continued)