Chapter 10

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

In the meeting room.

Zhao Xuan sat at the head of the table and looked at Lin Shu with mixed feelings. He knew Lin Shu well. Lin Shu is a young man who joined the company after graduation and was well-behaved. He was efficient and capable. Even the completed reworked plan Lin Shu sent Zhao Xuan this morning was well done.

It was just that Zhao Xuan felt that Lin Shu didn’t seem to be as proactive as before, and he didn’t even work overtime.

“Lin Shu, what are your thoughts?” Zhao Xuan asked.

Lin Shu felt that such a conversation was completely meaningless. After all, they were on different levels.

Of course, Lin Shu was also very clear that this wasn’t because of Zhao Xuan but because the entire company’s system and culture were like that.

Lin Shu had the feeling that he should quit now.

After all, what Lin Shu said just now not only retorted Zhao Xuan but also offended his colleagues who often worked overtime in the office.

The whole world sees Lin Shu as an enemy now!

Although Lin Shu didn’t mean to say those people were inefficient, he offended his office colleagues. To Lin Shu, a staff working overtime only meant that his or her work efficiency was low.

But now…

No matter what Lin Shu’s colleagues thought, Lin Shu had offended Zhao Xuan, or rather, the entire company’s system and culture.

“I don’t have many thoughts. I just feel that if there’s something to do, I will work overtime. If there’s nothing, there’s no need to stay.” said Lin Shu.

Lin Shu knew very well that it wasn’t good for him to stay here any longer, so he said, “Another thing is, I’m planning to tender my resignation, Mr. Zhao.”

Naturally, Lin Shu had to take responsibility for his own words.

After all, Lin Shu had said those words to Zhao Xuan’s face.

‘Resign?’ Zhao Xuan thought.

When Zhao Xuan heard Lin Shu’s words, he was surprised and within reason. He didn’t think that Lin Shu would mention his resignation so directly.

Since Lin Shu rejected him so strongly, Zhao Xuan thought that Lin Shu must have planned to tender his resignation.

Zhao Xuan didn’t want Lin Shu to leave. He thought if Lin Shu left, who would he hand over the projects and work in Lin Shu’s hands to? However…

“Have you already found your next job?” Zhao Xuan asked.

Lin Shu shook his head.

“Then you should reconsider. Don’t be in a hurry to tender your resignation. You have the potential to work. I hope that you can learn more and grow as soon as possible. You’re still young, and this is the time to work hard. What are you going back so early for?

“You should know that the manufacturing industry worked this way. When it comes to overtime, other companies work even later. They all work until 10 or 11 p.m.!” said Zhao Xuan.

Lin Shu listened to Zhao Xuan’s words but didn’t respond. Lin Shu felt a little uneasy about leaving his job. He didn’t know if he was too impulsive, and he didn’t know if he could use the Wishing Talisman even if he leveled up to Level 20.

However, Lin Shu was even clearer that when he mentioned his intention to resign to his superior, there was no turning back!

Lin Shu didn’t say anything. All he wanted to do now was to level up and use the Wishing Talisman.

Zhao Xuan and Lin Shu talked for a while and naturally let Lin Shu think about it first. Zhao Xuan sighed helplessly in his heart, ‘Young people these days really can’t take even a little hardship. They would resign from their jobs at the slightest thing.’

Zhao Xuan knew that he still had to inform Tian Cheng about this matter and have Tian Cheng talk to Lin Shu later.

Lin Shu left the meeting room but didn’t return to his work desk. Instead, he found a place to level up.

Now that Lin Shu had mentioned his resignation, he had to consider what to do next.

Lin Shu shook his head to get rid of those thoughts. His eyes then fell on the experience bar 37560/30000.

‘I can level up now!’ Lin Shu thought.

All Lin Shu could think of was to level up, and he tapped the level up button on the virtual panel.

BEEP!

Congratulations! You have successfully leveled up to Level 20!

BEEP!

You have successfully leveled up. You gained 999 Exp. Points, 66 Gold Coins, and a mystery gift.

Lin Shu didn’t care about the rewards. He was extremely nervous. The Wishing Talisman in his inventory was still glowing. He was about to use it now!

Lin Shu put his hands together and prayed, ‘Dear God, bless me! Bless me, Buddha! Watch over me, Immortals! Bless…’

BEEP!

Your level is too low to use this item.

‘God bless my *ss! F*ck! Sh*t! My level is still not high enough!’ Lin Shu cursed in his heart.

It was raining heavily outside, and Lin Shu was crying inside. Although he had a feeling that he wouldn’t be able to use the Wishing Talisman just because he had leveled up by one level, he still felt stifled when he saw the actual result.

BEEP!

Your level is too low to use this item.

No matter how unwilling Lin Shu was, the result would be the same.

Lin Shu looked at the heavy rain outside. It was just like how he was crying in his heart. The cold rain was beating wildly in his heart … Thinking that he had already resigned, this Wishing Talisman wasn’t helping at all, but rather a heartache.

The rain kept falling, and the cold rain got heavier and heavier.

Lin Shu glanced at the time and shook his head to eliminate the complicated thoughts in his mind. Regardless of whether he could use the Wishing Talisman, he had already resigned, so he had to move forward.

After all, this was the workplace. No matter what the superior said, once he knew that you had thoughts of resigning and leaving, he couldn’t have any good opinions of you.

Lin Shu had to consider what he would do after he resigned!

This was what Lin Shu needed to think about now. Even if he were to officially submit his resignation, he would still have to hand over the work and leave after about a month.

When Lin Shu returned to his office, many colleagues looked at him with complicated expressions.

Lin Shu didn’t really care about that.

Lin Shu continued to finish his work as soon as possible, and then he began drafting his resignation application.

[Dear Mr. Tian,

Good day!

Regretfully, due to my personal career plans and after carefully considered, I hereby tender my resignation. In the past three years that I’ve been working in the company, I joined the company from school and joined the technology R & D Department. I’m very fortunate to have received all my superiors’ and colleagues’ wholehearted guidance and warm help. I’m grateful to the company and my superiors for their constant advice and concern. These three years of work experience will be valuable in my future career.

I hope you will accept my resignation. Although I have submitted my resignation, I will continue with the tasks on hand before I officially leave.

I wish the company a prosperous and bright future.

Sincerely,

Lin Shu

21st of August, 2019]

‘Ctrl+S to save the file and send the email!’ Lin Shu thought.

Chen Ping was sitting next to Lin Shu. Naturally, he saw the resignation letter on Lin Shu’s computer screen. He was slightly surprised but also felt Lin Shu must have thought of leaving the company since he had told the truth so directly. Otherwise, Lin Shu wouldn’t have talked back now to his superior.

Chen Ping didn’t say anything. He truly admired Lin Shu from the bottom of his heart. After all, not everyone had such courage.

Even though many people were dissatisfied with the company’s overtime system, they still silently endured it.

And who would really take that step without hesitation?

Amid the storm, there would always be a glimmer of light in the darkness. Facing the storm, they would shout a few times into the darkness. Even if they fell into darkness again, the echoes of the voice would still linger in the darkness.

That was a true forerunner! The lone ranger who got off work first!

When it was time to get off work, Lin Shu got up and left. He left the office alone under everyone’s gaze. He didn’t want to work overtime anymore and went without looking back…

No—

Lin Shu was back! He came back to get his umbrella.

“Thank God I kept an umbrella here!” said Lin Shu.