Another Opening for This Book

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I wrote three beginnings at the time; this is the first one.

I'm posting this to share a joke with everyone, hahaha.

Based on a true story!

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Shencheng, a mobile game company.

Meng Shu took the Labor Contract to the boss's office and knocked on the door.

"Enter."

A single word, simple yet luxurious, reveals the leader's qualities.

Meng Shu, expressionless, pushed open the door and walked straight in, placing the Labor Contract on the high-end-looking desk of the boss.

"What's the meaning?"

The boss looked at the Labor Contract and frowned.

Meng Shu did not reply immediately, but instead turned off the screen of her phone and put it in her hand.

Then he slowly opened his mouth, his voice steady.

"My starting salary was 8,000 yuan, but I only received 3,500 yuan. General Manager Li, what happened?"

Boss General Manager Li stared at Meng Shu for a while, then took his hands off the keyboard and picked up his phone to make a call.

"Go back to work first, we'll talk later."

Upon hearing this, Meng Shu remained expressionless, but inwardly she sneered repeatedly.

"General Manager Li, I was just asking what's going on. The game animation designer is only paid 3500. There shouldn't be anything wrong with asking that, right?"

General Manager Li looked impatient, glanced at Meng Shu, and spoke in a deep voice.

"I told you, go back to work first, we'll talk later, didn't you hear me?"

This statement carried the authority of a leader, and the serious tone conveyed a sense of command.

If an ordinary employee heard such words, they would have obediently nodded and bowed and left long ago.

But Meng Shu was not like that; she was completely unmoved.

Because he is not the real Meng Shu.

Instead, it was Qin Xuan, a game entrepreneur, who had traveled here three days prior.

As a self-made man from humble beginnings and a leading figure in driving the development of the gaming industry, his knowledge and experience are naturally quite extensive.

Facing General Manager Li, the owner of a small mobile game company, he naturally wouldn't be inferior in terms of presence.

Instead, he continued to emphasize it.

"General Manager Li, is it really necessary to drag this out for hours when it can be done in just a few words?"

General Manager Li was immediately displeased, and only now did he impatiently look at Meng Shu.

At the same time, I was a little puzzled.

Why is this kid so stubborn today? Where's his usual honest and introverted self?

General Manager Li knew that if he didn't give an explanation, he might be bothered by this guy indefinitely.

"During your first month of probation, we assessed your skills and, after discussing with the project manager, we believe your salary doesn't match 8,000 yuan. Instead, 3,500 yuan would be more appropriate. Do you understand?"

The fault is clearly not mine, but yours.

Meng Shu knew that this way of answering was blatant sophistry.

If this statement is used during an interview, it's seen as belittling you, cutting your salary, making you feel inadequate and unworthy of the pay, thus lowering your standards.

But if you use it in the second month after you've been officially hired, it means they're treating you like an easy target.

The original Meng Shu was indeed honest, introverted, and unassuming.

But that doesn't mean he was also a time traveler!

"Without any notice or explanation, they directly reduced my salary, which is inconsistent with the contract and the salary during recruitment. Can I consider this fraud?"

What kind of attitude is this?

No sooner had he finished speaking than General Manager Li responded with dissatisfaction, his expression turning somewhat unpleasant.

"The company believes your abilities are not up to standard and has reduced your salary, which is reasonable. You should look for the reasons within yourself and think about why the company wants to reduce your salary?"

Looking at the capitalist in front of him, Meng Shu felt that he was extremely ugly at that moment.

"First, you did not explain to me or discuss it with me. Without my knowledge, you arbitrarily reduced my salary, which is completely inconsistent with the contract I signed when I joined the company and the requirements during the interview."

"Secondly, are there personal reasons? I worked overtime until 11 or 12 at night for the project, was there any compensation? I repeatedly tested the smoothness of a movement and completed it within the time limit, was there anything wrong with that? I did not hold the team back or cause the schedule to be delayed, so what reason should I look for?"

"Thirdly, regarding social security, the company said they would provide it before I joined. But when I asked my other colleagues, none of them had it. Why is that?"

"I believe I have done my duty and fulfilled my responsibilities. You are asking me to look for the reasons within myself, and I would very much like to hear your insights."

After he finished speaking, the office fell silent.

General Manager Li's face grew increasingly grim, and he was caught in a dilemma, unsure whether to hold up his phone or put it down.

I initially thought he was just a recent college graduate with some skills but no real knowledge. I figured I could take advantage of his introverted and unsociable personality to negotiate a lower price. Given his honest nature, I figured he would probably leave on his own, and then I could just hire someone else.

There's never a shortage of recent college graduates; the female college student from last year did the same, choosing to quietly leave on her own.

I just didn't expect this person to dare to confront me and demand an explanation.

However, General Manager Li was not surprised; he ignored the issues of social security and employment and changed the subject.

"Young man, don't be arrogant and think the company has wronged you. You should know that you didn't meet the company's requirements at all during the interview, you know? But I let you join the company to train yourself because you just graduated, need work experience, and have a very positive attitude."

He paused for a moment, then continued.

"I've given you this platform, this opportunity, and a place where you can fully utilize your abilities. Isn't that enough? You still feel the company has cheated you? Go out and ask around in the gaming industry. Which recent college graduate didn't start as an intern earning two or three thousand yuan?"

"Salaries have always been linked to work ability and experience. You're a recent college graduate with neither experience nor ability, and you're only getting 8,000?"

After saying that, General Manager Li didn't even look at Meng Shu, focusing his attention on his computer screen.

The latter, however, smiled slightly, but inwardly felt utterly contemptuous.

how?

A capitalist gives a job opportunity to a worker, and instead of bowing and thanking him properly, he dares to ask about wages?

Having been through this before, Meng Shu had already witnessed such situations.

I've even seen a lot of them.

"General Manager Li, I don't need your job, and you don't need me as an employee. If you had brought up these issues during the interview, I would have left and replaced you with someone else; it would have been better for both of us. But since I've already started working here, you've said and done these things, which violates labor laws and harms my interests. My due wages haven't been paid on time, and this is the company's problem; you bear the main responsibility. Please return the remaining wages to me, thank you."

Upon hearing this, General Manager Li immediately raised his head, his expression displeased.

"What do you mean? You go to work just for the money?"

Then, he leaned back in his chair and crossed his legs.

"I have to say something to you about this. Young people these days really lack a spirit of dedication."

"The purpose of work is to allow myself to grow and demonstrate my value. Back then, I did twice the work of others in order to make myself valuable, you know? As for salary? As long as my own value increases, it will naturally not be low."

"You people are always saying that you have an employment relationship with the company, but have you ever thought that the company is also training you to become successful in a roundabout way?"

"Especially you recent college graduates, you often treat your first company as a stepping stone, accumulating enough experience to jump to higher positions. Have you ever thought about the company's situation? The company gave you an opportunity to develop yourself, and you succeeded. Then you jumped ship to help others make money. What do you take my company for? A stepping stone?"

"I hired you all to give you an opportunity. Instead of being grateful, you're bothering me about wages. Do you know that back then, if someone offered me a job, I wouldn't even accept a salary! Because I knew that once I increased my value, the corresponding salary would naturally come my way."

"As a person, you should have dreams; as an employee, you should have goals. Sharing the joys and sorrows with the company, advancing and retreating together, is the dedication and responsibility that an employee should have. Job duties? Those are just your assigned tasks. Overtime? If you haven't finished your work, are you going to voluntarily work overtime and leave it for tomorrow? And then ask for overtime pay?"

"You people just can't see this point; you're only focused on salary and benefits. Tell me, if you have no value, what kind of high salary do you expect? Hmm?"

"I recruited my colleagues from outside with the intention of giving them opportunities to grow, and their salaries weren't high. That was the opportunity I was giving them. Did they say anything? Because they understood their own skill level, they naturally accepted the offer."

"The project leaders, Xiao Zhang and Xiao Wei, have been with me for the past two years, and their salaries have gradually increased. Now they've become company partners. You should learn from them, instead of arguing with me here. You should think carefully about your own problems."

After speaking, General Manager Li looked at Meng Shu with an arrogant attitude, as if it were an honor to work for you.

Upon hearing this, Meng Shu immediately laughed, and her gaze toward General Manager Li turned disdainful.

How arrogant he is!

Does the company cultivate and develop its employees?

How were they trained? Was there any funding for their training?

It's all thanks to the employees themselves constantly improving their skills at work; it's up to them, not the company!

When did this experience, gained through one's own hard work, become something provided by the company?

It is only natural that employees generate revenue for the company through their labor, and the company should pay wages to those employees.

When did it become unreasonable for employees to ask for payment for their labor?

When did selfless dedication become the standard for a good employee?

When did getting a job at a company become an opportunity for workers to be provided by capitalists?

Are you all really that blind?

At the very least, the original Meng Shu wasn't like that.

He will provide employees with all the benefits, including social insurance and housing fund, living allowance, meal allowance, year-end bonus, afternoon tea, and overtime pay.

The requirements for hiring will be clearly explained to the relevant department heads and HR to avoid being arbitrary and wasting time for both parties.

But the General Manager Li in front of me was a typical case of maliciously deducting wages, and his reasons were just as ridiculous.

Does he still think he's that clueless college student? A complete novice who knows nothing?

Since that's the case, Meng Shu won't hold back her words.

"First, I go to work for money."

"Secondly, job opportunities are everywhere, and companies are all over the place. Why do you think college students need the opportunities you offer? And why do you think college students shouldn't consider salary? Can dreams and goals put food on the table?"

"Third, the salary is inconsistent. If you say these things during the interview, I will never bother your company. Besides, do you think any interviewee would be happy to join the company after hearing these things?"

"Fourth, please don't change the subject. You said my salary problem is due to my own reasons, but you haven't specified what those reasons are. And what about social security? Why haven't you paid it in the second month after I became a full-time employee? Not only are my salary rights harmed, but my social security benefits are also affected. This is an extremely irresponsible attitude from a company. Please explain clearly."

Before Meng Shu could finish speaking, General Manager Li interrupted her with a loud shout.

"What kind of attitude is that?! Huh?"

"Don't use first, second, or third names when you speak to me. Are you questioning me? What right do you have to talk to me like this? Huh!?"

Seeing General Manager Li's disgraceful behavior, Meng Shu spoke coldly.

"The identity of a rights defender."

Upon hearing this, General Manager Li scoffed.

"Then go ahead and seek redress. Besides, our small company can't accommodate someone as important as you. If you're so confident, then go to another company."

Are you going to fire me?

Meng Shu smiled again, her expression somewhat expectant.

Because you are being dismissed, you are entitled to N+1 compensation.

"Fire? You resigned voluntarily, understand? Every employee signs a voluntary resignation agreement without a date when they join the company, have you forgotten?"

"By the way, in the gaming industry, when you join a new company, most HR departments will contact your previous company to learn about you. You know what I mean?"

At this moment, General Manager Li revealed a forced, chilling smile. This veiled threat made him realize that the young man in front of him was still just a young man.

Old ginger is spicier.

So what if they're college students?

So what if I'm a little educated?

Go ahead and seek redress? The company isn't losing out.

But what he never expected was that Meng Shu, who was standing in front of him, was also a seasoned veteran.

And in terms of size, he's much bigger than this ginger!

Meng Shu grinned, his expression calm, seemingly quite confident in the face of this unfavorable situation.

"General Manager Li, the company has 33 people. Apart from Brother Zhang and Brother Wei, the others are all newcomers who have been with the company for less than six months, right?"

General Manager Li frowned, not understanding what he was trying to say.

But Meng Shu picked up her phone from her pocket, activated the screen, and showed it to her boss.

Above is a call interface.

Judging from the 14-minute duration, it seems that the call started as soon as the person entered the office.

"General Manager Li, look, this is a call interface. There are recording and speakerphone options. Now, I'll hang up."

With that, Meng Shu pressed the red hang-up button, ending the call.

This scene startled General Manager Li slightly. Looking at the unknown number on the phone, he felt a vague unease.

For some reason, he always felt that the young man's purpose in coming to see him was not pure.

Sure enough, what he said next made his expression change drastically.

"The number on this phone is my backup phone, and it was on speakerphone and placed on my desk. In an office this size, my colleagues probably all heard it."

"Voluntary resignation agreement, handing over job opportunities as charity, ignoring social security, deducting wages maliciously for overtime work due to personal reasons. General Manager Li, what do you think your colleagues outside will think?"

Meng Shu put away her phone.

The next second, a clear 'ding' sound rang in his mind.

But he ignored him and turned away as General Manager Li's Visage turned ashen.

His face was indifferent and flat.

General Manager Li. General Manager Li, I hope you can continue to maintain this arrogant attitude.