“It’s nothing serious, just everyone feeling each other out,” Lin Yingluo sat down and poured herself a cup of tea.
“This kind of thing is normal, especially at this time.”
The company’s original main businesses—Real Estate and the Commodity Market—were not looking optimistic.
Recently, they had been gradually reducing holdings in Traditional Industry and attempting to penetrate lower-tier markets.
During this small transition, the Board Faction tried to seize the opportunity to expand their influence, but so far had no chance.
Lin Yingluo wanted to make some small experiments, developing new business areas like the increasingly relaxed Culture and Entertainment sector—Film and Television, Games, Media, and so on.
Of course, this was a broad category; from the perspective of initial trial investments, it was limited to “Short Drama, Mini-Games, Self-Media.”
However, since the Board kept a tight watch, she couldn’t try too freely.
“Some lottery-style business, success or failure wouldn’t matter much, but if my team fails, the Board will definitely make a big fuss.”
After hearing her friend’s predicament, Jiang Qin nodded in understanding.
“Sounds like you need some special personnel.”
Lin Yingluo glanced at her.
“This time, don’t mess around.”
Jiang Qin had previously worked in HR and as a headhunter, so she was very perceptive about manpower and could even recommend cute girls to her friends.
Last time it was for personal matters, but this time it was serious.
“Of course, I’m always very measured,” Jiang Qin thought for a moment and proposed, “How about temporary workers? Summer Vacation is coming up soon. Do you recruit Summer Workers?”
Lin Yingluo immediately understood.
Having someone lead a Summer Worker team for trials means even if the lottery fails, the Board couldn’t complain because their official task would be “arranging Summer Workers,” not conducting the business itself.
If the lottery succeeded, even better.
As for technical aspects, outsourcing was already necessary, so no big issue there.
“We only had a University Internship Program before, no Summer Workers,” Lin Yingluo hesitated for a moment and then changed tone, “But we can have them.”
***
“You’re awake! You’re already my captive!”
Early morning, before Su Nuo opened her eyes, she heard this sentence in her mind.
A cherry-colored long-haired cute girl stood in her head, hands on hips, her little face full of pride.
A captive?
Well, whatever, as long as it’s not Star Fury.
“Want to stop being a small fry? It’s simple—train more like me. Come in every day when you have time, I’ll help you practice, just like yesterday!”
After a brief preamble, Su Xiao Nuo revealed her little tiger teeth.
“Forget it,” Su Nuo shook her head.
“I have to be mindful of outside influence.”
She had noticed yesterday that although Su Xiao Nuo was the one moving inside her head, in the real world, there was only Su Nuo.
Simply put, those who knew knew that Su Nuo and Su Xiao Nuo had a soul link in the mind; those who didn’t thought Su Nuo was practicing footwork.
“Oh, it’s fine. Lin Chu Xi is already used to it,” Su Xiao Nuo said.
Three years of this, so one more year wouldn’t matter.
“She’s used to it, but she’s on break now,” Su Nuo reminded her.
“From now on, the one she’ll be with every day and night is Lin Elder Sister, and she’s not used to that.”
“She can get used to it too,” Su Xiao Nuo said confidently.
“People should adapt to the environment, not expect the environment to adapt to them.”
Su Nuo twitched the corner of her mouth.
“Forget it. I think instead of adapting, she’s more likely to choose another approach.”
Living together but fighting alone, the older sister would definitely think it’s provocation and angrily retaliate.
“Also, exams start today, so put away the naughty stuff in your mind and focus on knowledge.”
After saying that, Su Nuo got up to wash and freshen up.
Facing the mirror, she tidied her bangs and temporarily pushed aside the fact that she had been tricked into the other’s mind by that little cute girl last night.
Lin Chu Xi had already left earlier. They were not in the same exam room, so after a simple preparation, Su Nuo set off.
Just as she entered the exam room and sat down, she picked up her phone and found an important notice in the Grade Group chat:
[Counselor: Please note, the Trial Training for interns has been moved up and will start two weeks after Summer Vacation. Specific time and location will be notified later. Please inform all registered students. There is good news: even if you don’t pass the trial, you can stay on as a Summer Worker.]
[Internship experience at a Big Company is hard to come by and is very valuable for your resume and skill development. Please cherish this opportunity!]
Su Nuo glanced at it and put her phone away.
She figured it would just be a formality, and at most, she’d take one day off from Lin Elder Sister.
“A Big Company, huh? I wonder what it’s like inside. When I signed up, I was quite looking forward to it,” Su Xiao Nuo said, holding her face in both hands.
Su Nuo hesitated a moment.
“Actually, I’ve worked at a Big Company before.”
“Eh? Really?”
“Of course. I joined a Big Company right after graduation. The internship lasted two years, and the benefits upon regularization were good. But later, I chose to work at another startup…”
Su Nuo sighed, unsure if she regretted it.
On the surface, it seemed she should, but on the other hand, that company struggled during the Pandemic, and even if she’d stayed, she might have faced Resignation and Layoff or pay cuts.
But then again, if she had stayed, none of the current troubles would have happened.
“Good thing you left,” Su Xiao Nuo said happily.
“If you hadn’t, there wouldn’t be the ‘you’ and ‘me’ now.”
What would little Nuo do otherwise?
Logically, Su Nuo didn’t fuss.
After all, she had moved into a big villa earlier than before; what was there to complain about?
“Let’s just focus on the exam first.”
Students gathered, the exam room fell silent, and the teacher began handing out the papers.
The intensive review sessions a few days before had worked. Su Nuo could barely answer the simple questions.
When there were a few she couldn’t, Su Xiao Nuo searched memory and found some ways to answer—maybe not always correct, but usually scoring some points.
After several days of tense exams, Su Nuo’s Third-Year Semester was over.
After finishing the last test, Su Nuo took out her phone and messaged Lin Elder Sister.
[Nuo Nuo: Lin Elder Sister, I’m on break now. Are you coming today?]
[Lin Elder Sister: Yes, I’ll be back after work in the afternoon.]
Finally, she said goodbye to Lin Chu Xi.
“I’m leaving first. You… still staying a few more days?”
“Just a few,” the girl looked up and replied.
“Remember to contact me when you have time.”
As soon as she returned, she sat down to write, probably a thesis for a project.
Su Nuo agreed readily.
“No problem. I’ll call you when I have time.”
Though she didn’t know when that would be.
Stepping out of the school gate and into a taxi, Su Xiao Nuo suddenly said in her mind:
“Scumbag!”
“?”
Why scumbag?
“Sleeping with Lin Elder Sister, fighting footwork with me, and now sweet-talking to trick your dormmate,” Su Xiao Nuo glared at her.
“You’ll get what’s coming to you!”