Chapter 32

"Highland, I finally caught you!" In front of the Coral Culture Company, Li Mang pulled Highland out of the Lamborghini, his face full of indignation.

Highland felt bewildered, but at the same time, Li Mang's strength made him panic. He could only try to remain calm and ask, "Brother, do we have any grudges?"

"Any grudges? A few years ago, you plagiarized my idea. Now you're on the pedestal, but what about me? I can only earn a few dozen yuan per thousand words, and I can't even afford a toilet all year round. Do you think we have no grudges?" Li Mang's face turned red with anger as he gripped Highland's sleeve and said, "If murder wasn't illegal, I would kill you right now!"

"Brother, don't get so worked up, let's talk it out, let's talk it out!" Li Mang's fierce appearance really scared Highland. As for the plagiarism of ideas, Highland was completely confused, but he didn't dare to deny it. After all, in the internet age, seeing any material can inspire creativity. Which author can claim that their work is absolutely original?

"Don't get so worked up? You've made me suffer so much today, and you want me not to get worked up?" The more Li Mang spoke, the more emotional he became, looking like he might lose control at any moment. However, he also loosened his grip on Highland.

"Whoosh..."

Highland pulled up the roof of the Lamborghini and sped off, his voice coming from a distance, "Zishan, let's reschedule the signing details... Crazy guy!"

"Hehe." Li Mang smiled triumphantly, then quickly said to Chen Zishan, "Hello, Ms. Chen!"

"Hello, are you here to submit a manuscript for signing?" Perhaps because Li Mang had helped her, Chen Zishan's tone was slightly warmer.

"Actually, I'm here to apply for a job. I happened to see Ms. Chen in trouble, so I pretended to be crazy. I hope Ms. Chen won't blame me!" Li Mang said with a sincere expression.

"Apply for a job?" Chen Zishan's beautiful eyes scanned him, then she asked, "What position are you applying for?"

"I want to apply for the position of General Manager's secretary at your company... or an editor, any suitable position will do." Li Mang improvised.

"No resume?" Chen Zishan raised her eyebrows, even though she had a good impression of Li Mang, she couldn't hire an unprofessional employee.

"Uh... I live in a hotel nearby. I came here to familiarize myself with the route. Since it's not your working hours yet, I didn't bring my resume." Li Mang wasn't stumped.

"Oh, I forgot. Bring your resume to my office later!" Chen Zishan nodded and walked into the company, looking like an ice queen.

Li Mang made a victory sign and whispered, "Yay!"

A resume was just a piece of paper; he had it in his online storage. Li Mang quickly processed it and printed it out. As a half-talented student, this wasn't a big deal for him. The thought of getting close to Chen Zishan made him tremble with excitement. Of course, he had no other intentions.

In the General Manager's office of Coral Culture,

"Graduated from Peking University? Worked as a secretary in a top state-owned enterprise?" Chen Zishan was somewhat surprised as she looked at the resume, but she asked, "Why didn't you continue? As far as I know, the benefits in that state-owned enterprise are quite good."

"Too much corruption, I was fired." Li Mang lightly brushed it off, not detailing the reasons, but a hint of sadness flashed in his eyes.

"..." Chen Zishan looked at him, thought for a moment, and said, "Our company needs someone like you. There's a suitable position, but it's a bit special. I wonder if you can accept it."

"What position?" Li Mang asked indifferently.

"Deputy Security Manager." Chen Zishan said.

"Spit..." Li Mang was taken aback, staring at her in disbelief, wondering if he had heard correctly. He was a Peking University student, not a military academy graduate, and he knew nothing about security. The way Miss Chen appointed people was shocking.

"Security is actually quite simple. You're smart and not afraid to offend people. Your job is different from other security guards; you just need to drive away some annoying people." Chen Zishan said seriously.

"Drive away Ms. Chen's suitors?" Li Mang finally understood.

"Yes, these annoying people have seriously interfered with the company and my work. You need to drive them away without offending them." Chen Zishan admitted openly, but her expression remained cold, like an iceberg.

"..." Li Mang couldn't express his feelings, feeling as if a million horses were galloping over his head. Driving people away without offending them? That's a skill, he'd rather go assassinate Bin Laden.

"If you're confident, you can complete the onboarding procedures today and start work tomorrow!" Chen Zishan gave the final ultimatum. Could Li Mang refuse?

The next morning, a young man in a security uniform stood straight at the entrance of Coral Culture, looking sunny and handsome. The badge on his chest caught the attention of many young women in the company—Deputy Security Manager.

This was no small position.

At 7:30 AM, a familiar red sports car arrived, followed by two black sedans. This was Chen Zishan's convoy.

But then another Lamborghini slowly approached, drawing even more attention, making men envious and women giving it heated glances.

"Hey, Zishan!" The same car, the same person, and the same line. This made Li Mang question whether Highland's articles were ghostwritten. It was too ridiculous! Li Mang even guessed what Highland would say next, and indeed...

"Zishan, haven't you had breakfast yet? There's a great porridge shop at the south gate. Even high-end clubs can't match it. Want to go together?" Highland asked enthusiastically.

"..." Chen Zishan put her hands on her forehead and glanced at Li Mang, who was smirking.

Li Mang knew it was time to act. He quickly put on a serious face and walked over. But this time, Highland was extremely cautious, quickly noticing him and recognizing him. His face changed, and he exclaimed, "Why is it you again!"

"..." Li Mang's body froze in front of the Lamborghini, the words he had prepared stuck in his throat. He turned his eyes and coldly said, "Ms. Chen is kind and saw that I couldn't afford food, so she hired me as a security guard. I can work and write at the same time!"

"Heh!" Highland sneered, as he was now a top author and naturally looked down on someone who had to work part-time to support himself.

But then Li Mang said something shocking, "Highland, do you want to date our Ms. Chen?"

Chen Zishan glanced at him, though her expression remained unchanged, she was already considering firing Li Mang. Asking such a direct question in front of her would also embarrass her.

"..." Highland's face turned a bit pale, and he cautiously looked at Chen Zishan. Seeing her cold expression, he felt a bit relieved and said, "A graceful lady is a gentleman's ideal. I fell in love with Miss Zishan at first sight, and since neither of us is married, why can't I pursue her?"

"Tsk tsk, it's not that you can't, but you show no sincerity. Want to pursue our Ms. Chen? Tsk tsk." Li Mang clicked his tongue and shook his head.

"What do you mean? I am absolutely sincere about Miss Zishan!" Highland asked indignantly.

"Absolutely? Then why didn't you sign a contract with us for your new book? Without a contract, how can Ms. Chen see your sincerity?" Li Mang's words were sharp.

"Who... who said I wouldn't sign? I've been in talks with Ms. Chen about the new book contract all along!" Highland refused to admit it.

"Oh... I see!" Li Mang's tone softened, and he began to implement the honeyed plan, "Mr. Highland is devoted to writing and doesn't understand matters of the heart. I should understand him, and this also proves that Mr. Highland is sincere, not some playboy!"

"..." Highland scratched his head, suddenly finding Li Mang more likable, and the more he looked, the more he liked him.

But then Li Mang changed his tone, "But Mr. Highland, you don't know how to pursue a girl."

"Then how should I?" Highland couldn't help but ask.

"Of course, you need to show your sincerity first. If the girl doesn't see your sincerity, how can she agree to have dinner with you? Right?" Li Mang spoke with the air of an experienced person.

"..." Highland, being one of the top authors in the country, was no fool. He immediately saw through Li Mang's scheme, and his good impression of Li Mang plummeted.

But in front of Chen Zishan, he didn't dare to say no. He gritted his teeth and said, "Brother, you're right. I didn't think it through. I'll sign the contract with Coral Culture for my new book, right now, immediately!"

"Thank you, Mr. Highland. The person in charge of publishing will contact you. I'll take my leave!" Chen Zishan's face showed a hint of a smile.

Highland, seeing the smile on the beauty's face, was entranced, but remembering the matter at hand, he quickly called out to Chen Zishan's back, "Zishan, let's go out for breakfast to celebrate, how about it?"

"Damn, Highland, are you too stingy? Asking someone out for the first time and only offering breakfast?" Li Mang reacted strongly.

Highland thought about it and realized he was right. Without waiting for Chen Zishan's response, he hurriedly said, "Don't disturb your work. I'll take you out for a proper dinner tonight!"

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