So, as soon as Director Liu finished speaking, everyone immediately fell silent.
Deputy Director Zhen looked a little worried and glanced at Xue Ling, feeling very uncomfortable in his heart.
I thought that when she heard the threat, she would be obedient and obey orders. Unexpectedly, she was not afraid at all and even dared to resign.
The job of a newspaper editor can be considered very easy, and it is also decent to speak out about.
In today's world, how many jobs are there where you can make money safely and with good wages!
Unexpectedly, she is the daughter of a wealthy family and is not short of money at all - then why does she come to work? Pretentious!
Director Liu looked at Xue Ling and said warmly: "Xiao Xue, the English column has been running for more than half a year, and the response from readers has been very good. You still have to run this column, you can't leave."
Editor Lin was reluctant to let Xue Ling leave and grabbed her arm.
"Yes, yes! This column can't do without you. We can occasionally fill in other sections, but you can't do this!"
Wang Qing smiled bitterly: "I only know a few words, but I can't handle it at all! Lingling, you can't just leave and become the boss's wife!"
Liu Xing on the side muttered: "I don't need a job worth two hundred yuan at all. It's great to be a boss lady! You can start your own business and earn a lot. It's your own goods and you don't even need capital! I'm so jealous!"
Director Liu gave him an angry look and whispered: "Don't make such blind noises."
Liu Xing secretly clasped his fists, not daring to offend his uncle.
Other colleagues reacted one after another and urged Xue Ling to stay.
Xue Ling smiled softly and looked at Director Liu.
"Director, in fact, I can work here mainly because this small English column of the newspaper needs foreign language majors. The workload of this small column is not heavy. You have considered it right. If you support an editor like me just for this small column,
It’s really not cost-effective.”
Director Liu chuckled and said, "You kid, you see things very clearly!"
Xue Ling smiled and asked: "Director, can this column be deleted?"
"No." Director Liu explained sternly: "Originally, we had to increase the layout, but due to the needs of other sections, we can only maintain it this way for the time being. Now that there is a trend of learning foreign languages in the country, we cannot increase the size, but we must not reduce it."
Xue Ling shook his head and explained: "I came here this time because I actually wanted to resign. I have already decided that I want to do business, and the goods will be here in half a month. Director, you'd better hurry up and recruit another foreign language speaker.
Talent."
"This..." Director Liu became anxious and frowned: "Look, you make it simple! Rongcheng is not a big city. Except for a small foreign language major at the provincial capital university, there is no other place nearby. Besides, no matter how many talents there are,
They may not be willing to stay in Rongcheng!"
If it were so easy to find, Wang Qing wouldn't have been forced to take over and resist for more than two months.
Editor Lin took Xue Ling's hand and coaxed: "Learn the rest slowly. You will have to support this column for the time being!"
Xue Ling had no intention of staying here, especially as Deputy Director Zhen was always looking for trouble every day and was too lazy to deal with it.
"How about we make a compromise! Director, I have a method that is the best of both worlds. I will tell you and let you discuss it with the deputy director. If it is feasible, we will follow this method in the future."
Director Liu nodded: "Tell me about it."
Xue Ling said: "Director, please post a notice to recruit foreign language editors first. Until the new colleagues come to take over, I will be in charge of the column."
"Okay, okay!" Director Liu responded quickly.
Xue Ling smiled low and stopped and said: "Listen to me first. I have business to take care of and can't commute here on time. I hope it can be a part-time job. I am willing to halve my salary and take the column home sooner or later.
I do it every Saturday morning and hand the final draft to Editor Lin for review on time. I can only try my best to hold on until the new editor comes to take over."
She echoed and added: "I will still maintain quality and quantity, and will not drag my colleagues' tail."
Director Liu lowered his head and thought for a moment, then quickly agreed.
"Okay, you won't just walk away, we have to thank you! You take it home to do it and submit it on time on Saturday. Your salary and bonus will be halved. Xiao Xue, before the new employee takes office, can you
Just hold on!"
Xue Ling nodded in agreement and said: "Don't worry, I keep my word. I will stick to this small column until the new editor takes over."
"That's good! Thank you!" Director Liu took her hand and pressed it heavily.
The resignation storm finally subsided.
Director Liu glared at Zhen Zhen and said solemnly: "Come into the office with me."
Deputy Director Zhen had a stern expression on her face and responded in a low voice.
All colleagues were present, so they naturally knew what the director was angry about.
Director Liu initially discussed it with Xue Ling, but Xue Ling refused. The old man was very calm and said we would talk later, so he turned back to the office.
Deputy Director Zhen showed off her official power again and forced Xue Ling to do this. Xue Ling also had a temper, so she just quit and saw what she could do!
No, luckily Xue Ling took a step back, otherwise I don’t know who can clean up this mess!
Xue Ling showed Editor Lin the final draft he had produced last night and explained: "This is for this week. You check it. If there is no problem, then I will go home first."
Editor Lin read it again and couldn't help but ask: "What is this? An English song?"
"Yeah." Xue Ling explained in a low voice: "This is an old song. It is simple and clear, and the melody is nice. It talks about lasting friendship and praises the preciousness of friendship. I will learn a few points from the lyrics and change the style.
It also adds some fun.”
Editor Lin gave her a thumbs up and quickly put away the final draft.
"Xiao Xue, you...don't think about it anymore?"
Xue Ling shook his head firmly and smiled: "I prefer doing business."
Editor Lin sighed and chuckled: "That's okay, I respect your personal opinion. Just like it."
Liu Xing and Wang Qing also came over, firstly they were happy for her, and secondly they were reluctant to leave her.
Xue Ling raised her eyebrows and smiled: "I'm still half an employee of the newspaper! Don't worry, we will have plenty of time to meet in the future!"
Editor Lin explained: "The director just said that your benefits and bonuses will be halved accordingly. I will convert your meal tickets into money and replenish it to you at the end of the month."
"Thank you, editor-in-chief!" Xue Ling turned around to check his desk and took out the commonly used dictionaries and several English books.
Then, she quickly packed up and left the newspaper office.
Seeing that it was still early, she simply rode her bicycle to the Jiangbian Development Zone.
It was bustling there, with cars and people coming and going, so she found her shopping mall easily without even asking for directions.
There are five large stores with double floors and a large warehouse at the back. The place is spacious and bright.
"Daughter-in-law! Why are you here?" Cheng Tianyuan saw her on the second floor and hurried down. He asked worriedly: "Didn't you go to work? Is there something urgent?"