Financial Independence through Cracked Apps-Chapter 139 - 128: Extreme Sports Instructor

8:00 PM.

The moonlight was cold, and a light night breeze drifted by.

On the third floor of Huamao Mansion, a faint light still shone from the office of Pet Guardian Home’s marketing director.

"Qin, here’s the July revenue report you wanted."

Seeing the office door half-open, a middle-aged woman in her fifties pushed it open and walked in. She saw Qin Yuenan sitting behind her desk, staring blankly at her screen.

?

’What is she looking at?’

The middle-aged woman was a little curious. She walked over to Qin Yuenan’s side and craned her neck, only to find the computer screen was blank.

’Ah, so she was just spacing out!’

The middle-aged woman patted Qin Yuenan’s shoulder and smiled faintly.

"Qin, what are you thinking about so intently?"

"Ah? Hong."

After snapping back to reality, Qin Yuenan’s usual icy demeanor softened, and her tone became exceptionally gentle.

The middle-aged woman’s name was Gu Hong, and she was the finance director of Pet Guardian Home.

Her husband had a stable government job, and her child had been accepted into Hua Zheng.

Her family life was blissful and harmonious; she could be called a true winner at life.

This had cultivated Gu Hong’s gentle and kind personality. Whether with superiors or subordinates, she always greeted everyone with a faint smile, never rushed or flustered. You could say she was the most popular person at Pet Guardian Home.

That was why even the typically aloof Qin Yuenan showed a softer side to Gu Hong.

"I’m sorry to trouble you to bring this to me in person so late. You could have just sent me the digital version."

"I heard you were still working overtime, so I thought I’d come and check on you."

Gu Hong smiled faintly. With her rich life experience, she could tell at a glance the reason for Qin Yuenan’s melancholy expression. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

"Is it because of President Sun’s arrival?"

"Mhm."

Qin Yuenan placed the report on the desk and rubbed her aching brow.

"She arrives tomorrow, Monday, right?"

"Yes."

Gu Hong’s smile faded, and she sighed softly.

"I know you two don’t get along because you were competing for the general manager position. But, well, life is complicated. You can’t expect everyone to be a good person, can you?"

"Just focus on doing your own job well. If things get really bad, you can always just switch jobs."

’Switch jobs...’

It wasn’t that Qin Yuenan hadn’t considered it. After all, job hopping was the best way to get a promotion and a raise.

’But where would I go?’

In Modu, Pet Guardian Home was pretty much the top dog among all companies in the pet industry.

If she were to switch, she’d have to move to the headquarters of a company of similar standing.

But most of them were based in the Capital City. She couldn’t just abandon the career she’d spent three years building in Modu to start a new life in an unfamiliar city, could she?

Besides, Lin Shen was still in Modu, which further extinguished any thought of leaving.

"Even if I switch jobs, I’ll run into the same situation. As long as it’s a company, there will always be seniors holding you down with their seniority."

Qin Yuenan’s words were sharp, each one exposing an inside truth that existed in every industry.

Gu Hong understood, of course, but she offered a peculiar solution.

"Then just switch to a new company."

Gu Hong had made the suggestion half-jokingly, intending to soothe Qin Yuenan’s gloomy mood and ease the tense atmosphere.

After all, a newly established company would definitely not have benefits and compensation as good as her current one.

But Qin Yuenan actually took it to heart!

’A new company?’

’I remember Lin Shen saying he was going to start a business...’

Qin Yuenan’s eyes suddenly lit up, and the corners of her mouth couldn’t help but curve slightly upward.

In an instant, the gloom and frustration in her heart were swept away, replaced by a newfound sense of anticipation for what life had in store.

’If things at Pet Guardian Home don’t work out, I’ll just go work for Lin Shen!’

Qin Yuenan was full of confidence in her boyfriend.

She had seen Lin Shen’s business proposals and his keen market intuition in the pet industry; she understood his work style and personality.

Therefore, Qin Yuenan felt that he would definitely succeed in starting his own business!

’If that day really comes...’

Qin Yuenan was already starting to fantasize about a future where she and Lin Shen built a business together.

Although they would certainly face many difficulties and setbacks, she wasn’t the least bit afraid. In fact, she was even a little excited.

"Thank you, Hong. I know what to do now."

Huh?

’What do you know now?’

’Switching to a new company?’

Seeing Qin Yuenan’s softened expression, Gu Hong knew her words had had an effect, but she was also a bit baffled.

After all, she had just been joking.

’You’re really planning to switch to a new company!’

"Qin, you should really think it over carefully. Don’t do anything impulsive."

Gu Hong patted Qin Yuenan’s shoulder and advised her gently.

"The economy is in a downturn right now, and every industry is hyper-competitive. It’s not easy to find a job, so don’t quit or switch jobs lightly, okay?"

"Mhm."

Qin Yuenan nodded. Gu Hong’s concern warmed her heart.

"Thank you, Hong."

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10:00 PM.

Having finished her overtime work for the night, Qin Yuenan finally completed the tasks at hand. She collapsed into her office chair and let out a long sigh.

As the saying goes, a new broom sweeps clean.

Tomorrow, Sun Mingli would be arriving at the Modu branch to take up the post of General Manager. Naturally, she would have to hold meetings with all the departments to present and coordinate Pet Guardian Home’s overall development strategy for the East China Region.

Therefore, Qin Yuenan had worked overtime to make her report for tomorrow absolutely watertight, leaving no openings for Sun Mingli to exploit.

That way, even if she wanted to find fault, she would have to think twice.

"Phew—!"

Qin Yuenan’s gaze was vacant as a wave of exhaustion washed over her.

At times like this, people often want someone to confide in and rely on.

In the past, Qin Yuenan would have only thought of her best friend, Zhao Jianing.

But now, there was only one other person on her mind.

"I wonder what Lin Shen is doing..."

Qin Yuenan took out her phone and glanced at WeChat. Their chat history was still from that morning.

Lin Shen had sent a "Good morning," but she had been too busy with work to reply.