Financial Workplace Survival Guide – CH 058

Chapter 58 ☆, All For Naught.

Xin Xin was depressed and, after experiencing a death threat, had entered a foggy forest of emotions.

As if things weren’t bad enough, on the first day of the new week, Xin Xin learned that she had been transferred from the front desk department to the internal control and compliance department.

The matter was not leaked at all, and the transfer order was issued directly.

As everyone knew, although both was responsible positions and at the same level, there was a significant difference in future development between the front-office department head and the back-office department head.

Xin Xin had not understood and immediately wanted to question Chen Lisha about why she treated her this way. But after calming down for a while, she returned to her office and briefly summarized her experiences from running a business and working with individual clients.

Even then, her performance was among the best in the entire Haining branch. When Fu Meng was first parachuted in, many of her clients in the investment banking department were reassigned to others. She had finally settled into her position in the sales department and was even seeing some growth in her individual clients when suddenly she got transferred again.

Xin Xin didn’t understand and felt disheartened. But after thinking it over, she felt that the matter needed to be handled calmly, and she shouldn’t rush to argue with Chen Lisha, as she wouldn’t gain anything from it.

So Xin remained inactive all day.

It wasn’t until almost the end of the workday that she managed to suppress her anger, put on a wronged expression, and go to Chen Lisha’s office.

When Chen Lisha saw Xin Xin arrive, she smiled and nodded, saying, “Come in.”

Xin Xin hadn’t even settled into her seat when she started talking about how hard she’d worked over the years, acknowledging that even if she hadn’t achieved great things, she’d still put in the effort. She added that since joining the sales department, others hadn’t always respected her, but she’d worked incredibly hard to get to where she was today, earning the department’s recognition through her achievements.

Finally, she reluctantly revealed her purpose: “Ms. Chen, if there’s anything I’ve done wrong, I’d like to apologize first. But I might not have understood the reason for the company transfer. Could you please point out where I went wrong?”

Chen Lisha listened to her without interrupting. But when she was asked this question, Chen Lisha was surprised. “You didn’t know about this? That’s good news; I heard you’re being transferred to the head office.”

Xin Xin’s eyes widened in disbelief. “I don’t know; what are you talking about?”

Chen Lisha thought to herself, “You don’t know? Who are you trying to fool?”

Chen Gang called Chen Lisha directly, demanding that she change Xin Xin’s position without any room for argument, completely disregarding any issues with the handover process. When she asked why, Chen Gang didn’t elaborate, only saying that Xin Xin was a promising talent and would be transferred to a higher position after a period of training at the branch office.

If she hadn’t pulled strings, she wouldn’t have been able to get the vice president to personally request such a good opportunity.

But seeing Xin Xin’s utterly incredulous expression, Chen Lisha also began to have doubts. If Xin Xin wasn’t genuinely unaware, then her acting was so superb she could easily win an Oscar.

Regardless of the reason, Chen Lisha had no intention of offending Xin Xin.

“Xin Xin, the job change is the result of comprehensive consideration by the company. Previously, Vice President Chen Gang called me and said that you are a good talent. You will be transferred to this position soon, and I also have to consider the development of the talent pool in the Haining branch. You are indeed very excellent, but if you leave the front desk department, there will be a lack of successors, and we also have to consider our development.”

Chen Lisha’s words aroused Xin Xin’s suspicions. First of all, she had never asked to go to the head office, nor had she ever asked anyone about this matter, and besides, she and Chen Gang had never even spoken.

But even if she explained it that way now, no one would believe her.

Xin Xin’s face turned extremely pale. After a long while, she managed to say, “I will definitely obey the company’s arrangements, but this matter is too sudden. I really didn’t expect it.”

This incident happened abruptly, disrupting Xin Xin’s plans. But after returning to her office and thinking about it, she suddenly realized that Zhao Xi must be involved.

Xin Xin called Zhao Xi and asked him directly, “Did you do it?”

Zhao Xi was taken aback for a moment, then said gently, “Why are you so fierce?”

“Was it you who transferred me to internal control and compliance?” Xin Xin’s attitude was cold, and her tone became increasingly stern. She disliked Zhao Xi’s attempt to appease her at a time like this.

Zhao Xi sighed, making no attempt to hide it. “Yes, it was me.”

Xin Xin was almost furious. “What right do you have to interfere with me? Haven’t I worked hard enough all these years? Have you ever thought it would be easy for me? What do you want? To marginalize me? Zhao Xi, what grudge do you hold against me?”

This time, Zhao Xi was also very stern, saying in a resolute tone, “I said, if you don’t give up investigating Su Chengjie, I will make you realize how wrong your choice was.”

Xin Xin laughed angrily. “Who I investigate is none of your business.”

“The day I rise above you in rank, I will be able to control your fate.”

Xin Xin was speechless; she knew Zhao Xi was right.

“Zhao Xi, we used to work side by side. But I never thought that one day we would have to break faith.”

Zhao Xi sighed, “Think whatever you want, but don’t even think about investigating Su Chengjie anymore. Even if you hate me, don’t try to get involved in this matter. If you insist on investigating, I’ll have to transfer you so you have no reason to investigate.”

Xin Xin took a deep breath, trying her best to suppress her anger. “Are you trying to say it’s for my own good? For my own good, you’re willing to let my years of hard work go to waste. Just like when Fu Meng came here, for your love and hate and your own selfish interests, you make us ordinary people who work hard look ridiculous.”

Zhao Xi didn’t back down either. “Either you completely integrate into the world, earn your salary and bonuses, and strive for your official position, or you can completely become a lofty person and live a peaceful and happy life. If you can neither engage with the world nor detach yourself from it, you can only become a sacrifice. Who is Su Chengjie? A financial tycoon. Because you investigated him, so many people have gotten into trouble. Putting everything else aside, if it weren’t for you, would Zheng Zaochuan have suffered such a crushing defeat?”

This question, like a sharp awl, pierced Xin’s heart.

Xin Xin’s heart ached so much that she almost cried.

“Xin Xin, the person you think you trust may not be worthy of your trust. Have you ever thought about why Su Chengjie knows so much about your situation? And even now, how much do you really know about Su Chengjie?”

Xin Xin was speechless. She had once thought that her stubbornness was for the sake of justice, but the setbacks she encountered in reality made her realize that Su Chengjie was not just an individual. He was a microcosm of a capitalist empire, and her attempt to uphold this little bit of justice was nothing more than a mantis trying to stop a chariot.

Moreover, Zhao Xi was right; she wasn’t without suspicion that someone had tracked her movements and sold her to Su Chengjie. And this person was very likely Wang Zhuo, who had moved her with his tragic story.

After not receiving a response from Xin Xin for a while, Zhao Xi guessed that she must be feeling very heavy-hearted, so he softened his tone. “Xin Xin, trust me, I won’t let you suffer. I might have a chance to get promoted, and then I can transfer you from the internal control department to the head office. We can start over; wouldn’t that be better?”

Xin Xin gave a wry smile; this was Zhao Xi.

He was the same way when he was in Haining. He believed that those who were good to you would do everything in their power to help you. He was also an undeniably good leader who would advise you on your future and plan a good path for you.

But he would never ask for your opinion.

If she refused, Xin Xin would seem incredibly ungrateful. If she didn’t refuse, Xin Xin would feel stifled.

Xin Xin felt a lump in her throat, unable to exhale or swallow. After a long while, she finally said, without much confidence, “Zhao Xi, leave me alone. I want to go my own way.”

Zhao Xi was taken aback for a moment, then suddenly changed the subject, “You’re with Zheng Zaochuan?”

“No, it has nothing to do with that. I just really dislike your interference in my life without my consent.”

“I know Zheng Zaochuan resigned for you, but Xin Xin, love is not about being moved, it’s not about being with the other person just because you’re moved.”

Xin Xin felt extremely embarrassed and also somewhat humiliated. Even Zhao Xi thought that Zheng Zaochuan was willing to give up his hard-earned empire for her, hoping she would fall in love with him out of gratitude.

But Zheng Zaochuan said it had nothing to do with her. He even rejected her confession.

Xin Xin found it very difficult to express her thoughts to Zhao Xi: “Zhao Xi, I hope you can respect me. It’s hard for me to be friends with a man who doesn’t respect me.”

It was impossible for them to even be friends, let alone lovers.

Zhao Xi paused, seemingly sensing the weariness in Xin Xin’s tone. He finally lowered his voice and said somewhat aggrievedly, “Are you angry? I didn’t discuss it with you, but believe me, I did it for your own good.”

Xin Xin said, word by word, “I don’t need you to do this for my own good.”

After saying that, he didn’t press the matter further and quickly hung up the phone. It was strange; she didn’t know when it started, but they always ended up parting on bad terms.

Xin Xin’s transfer happened very quickly, so quickly that no one expected it. But this matter benefited at least one person: Zhang Qiao.

Actually, if it weren’t for Xixi always suppressing Zhang Qiao in the past, Zhang Qiao would have gotten promoted long ago.

Xin Xin was experiencing setbacks in both love and career and invited Mary out for drinks.

After hearing about all this mess, Mary was dumbfounded, completely baffled as to what script Xin Xin’s love life had been following.

Xin Xin only started investigating Su Chengjie’s case because of Zheng Zaochuan. Later, it was Wang Zhuo’s instigation that gave her the fighting spirit to uphold justice.

But now, Zheng Zaochuan, whom she thought could lend a helping hand, had been defeated without a fight because of her.

She had thought that Wang Zhuo, with whom she could uphold justice, might be the one who betrayed her.

Her hard-earned career was ruined by Zhao Xi’s self-righteous protection, causing all her achievements to vanish.

For the first time, Xin Xin felt so powerless. It was as if she had gone through so many things and made so much effort, only to have everything end in failure.

Mary sighed, unsure how to comfort Xin Xin. In her view, life was about experiences. Whether it was work or love, one should follow their heart and live according to their feelings. The most important thing in life was to be happy.

Xin Xin was not that type of person. She was someone who strived to use her advanced thinking to make decisions, whether in relationships or at work.

Such a person might let their emotions run wild for a day but wouldn’t let those emotions affect their life. No matter how down or disheartened she was right now, when she takes up a new position in a new department, she would quickly throw herself into it and continue to work hard, like a tireless spinning top.

T/N: I didn’t imagine Zhao Xi would do such a scumbag move. No careerwoman would appreciate that.