Chapter 239: Chapter 235 Human Resources Department

The next day, Ling Chen woke up early and did an hour of morning exercise. When it was about time, he returned to his room for a quick shower and then joined Nanrong Wanqing and Su Lin for breakfast.

Sitting at the dining table, Su Lin absentmindedly nibbled on bread, her gaze constantly shifting back and forth between Ling Chen and Nanrong Wanqing.

Feeling uncomfortable under her stare, Ling Chen couldn’t help but look up and say, "Lady Su, is there something on my face that you keep staring at me? I know I’m handsome, but I’m taken. I’d appreciate it if you didn’t harbor any intentions towards me."

Upon hearing this, Nanrong Wanqing’s pretty face flushed slightly red, and she gave him an annoyed glare. Su Lin was even less polite, lightly spitting in contempt, "Don’t flatter yourself. There are plenty of guys handsomer than you. I’m not interested in a face like yours."

Ling Chen chuckled, "No worries, if you’re not interested, someone else will be. Right, Wanqing?"

Su Lin looked at him with irritation and muttered, "I don’t see what Wanqing sees in you."

"It’s because Wanqing has good taste and discernment."

"You..." Su Lin huffed, "Wanqing, did you hear that? He’s bullying me! He dares to say I lack taste and discernment."

Nanrong Wanqing rubbed her temples, helplessly saying, "Can’t you both give it a rest? Early in the morning, all I hear is you two bickering. I’m tired just listening to you."

"Hmph, I can’t be bothered with you." Su Lin pursed her lips and picked up her handbag from the chair, "I’m off to class." Walking a few steps, she turned her head back, reminding, "Ling Chen, don’t forget what you promised me last night."

Watching Su Lin leave, Nanrong Wanqing asked curiously, "What did you promise her?"

"Nothing much." Ling Chen chuckled, standing up, "I’m full. You take your time. I’m going to find Captain Zhong and check if the car is ready." Having said that, he dashed out.

Eight o’clock in the morning.

Ling Chen accompanied Nanrong Wanqing to the office on time.

"Today is your first day at the department; remember to follow the rules and avoid trouble," Nanrong Wanqing advised before parting.

"Don’t worry, I will be prudent and humbly learn from my colleagues."

After watching Nanrong Wanqing enter her private elevator, Ling Chen took another elevator to the tenth floor of Hongyu Group, the Human Resources Department.

Inside the department, a cacophony of keyboard clacking filled the air as everyone intently worked at their computers without uttering a word. Upon his arrival, they only glanced at him briefly, uninterested in a second look, and continued with their work.

Ling Chen touched his nose, feeling that this place was completely different from life in the security department; it was like night and day. Keeping in mind Nanrong Wanqing’s instructions, he went straight to the department manager’s office and knocked on the door.

"Come in!"

A woman?

Ling Chen opened the glass door to see a woman in her thirties come into view.

The woman before him was dressed in a white business suit, wearing glasses, her expression stern and seemingly with rigid facial muscles; she was very serious.

"Manager Jiang, hello." Ling Chen greeted her warmly, "I’m Ling Chen, the new employee. I look forward to working with and learning from you."

This woman was named Jiang Ying, the manager of the Human Resources Department. He had done his homework in advance.

Jiang Ying looked up at him, said nothing, but pointed to the clock on the wall. Ling Chen glanced at the clock, then back at Jiang Ying, his face full of confusion, not understanding her point.

"The company’s working hours start at eight o’clock. It’s already five past eight. As a new employee, you can’t even keep the most basic punctuality. How can I trust you with work?"

Ling Chen was momentarily stunned. This woman’s sense of time was too strong. Besides, it wasn’t like he had intentionally been late; did she need to look at him with such disapproval?

Seeing him with a nonchalant expression, Jiang Ying frowned slightly, "HR told me you were transferred from the security department. People from the security department tend to be lax and undisciplined. Here, you’d better change your old habits. Three strikes and you’re out; I don’t care what connections you have in the company, you’ll be dismissed after three violations. Do you understand?"

"Crystal clear." Ling Chen nodded his head. Nanrong Wanqing had arranged for him to learn in the Human Resources Department; he couldn’t let her down. Although he didn’t take a liking to this manager, for Nanrong Wanqing’s sake, he had to accept it reluctantly.

"Good. I will observe your performance over the next few days. If you fail to satisfy me, I suggest you return to the security department. We have no need for useless people here," Jiang Ying said, and then pressed the intercom button. Shortly after, a pretty girl in her twenties entered the room.

"Xiao Han, this is Ling Chen, the department’s new employee. Please arrange his work for him." "Understood, Manager."

After leaving the office, Ling Chen spoke with the girl for a moment and learned that her name was Yang Han, Jiang Ying’s secretary.

"Ling Chen, this is where you’ll be working."

Yang Han led him to an empty desk, then placed a stack of files on it, "This is your work for today. You need to enter the new employee information from various departments into the company’s records."

Ling Chen snapped his fingers and flashed a grin, "No problem."

"Then get busy. If there’s anything you don’t understand, just call me. I sit in the cubicle across from you."

"Okay, thanks."

After Yang Han left, Ling Chen sat at the desk, powered on the computer, and began to sort through the files, entering them into the computer one by one. After working non-stop at the screen for two hours, Ling Chen felt his back stiffening and his eyes straining. Damn, this workload is massive.

Despite the hard work, he understood the motive behind Nanrong Wanqing arranging for him to work here. The Human Resources Department is crucial for understanding the company’s employees, managing the operations of all departments, and arranging personnel movement. Putting the right effort into the most effective areas – that’s what the Human Resources Department is supposed to do.

Checking the time, it was ten o’clock, an hour and a half away from lunch. Ling Chen stood up, filled his mug with coffee, then stood by the window, twisting his waist and stretching his sore body.

"Ling Chen, what are you doing?"

Just then, Jiang Ying’s voice came from behind him.

Ling Chen turned around and smiled, "Manager, I’m just taking a brief break."

"Have you finished your work?"

"Not yet."

"It’s working hours now. There’s plenty of time to rest after work. Also, don’t wander around the department; you’re distracting the other colleagues."

Ling Chen suddenly felt displeased, "Manager, don’t you think you’re being a bit too impersonal? People aren’t machines; everyone gets tired. Taking a short break allows us to work better."

Jiang Ying, her face expressionless, responded, "This is my department; I make the rules. If you have a problem, you can leave. I won’t hold you back. Including your tardiness today, you’ve already breached two rules. Make sure there isn’t a third."