Chapter 5 — I Stopped Meeting Clients After Work

He jumped up. Go around the living room twice. Then sit down again.

"What about your customers?"

"What about the people who only accept you and not the company?"

"For example, Park Jung Hoon!"

I calmly replied:

"He texted me to meet me tonight."

"Then how did you answer?"

"I told the company not to meet customers outside of working hours."

"Tell him to rest and adjust to the time zone first."

The beer can in Truong Vi's hand almost fell to the ground.

"Luc Vien!"

"That's a contract for 80,000,000 yuan!"

"There's still so much work left to do!"

"Negotiate detailed terms!"

"Connect the supply chain!"

"So many things need to sit down and discuss face to face!"

"I know."

"You know, but you still..."

"Truong Wei."

I looked straight at him.

"Those things should not be handled by someone who has been accused of 'negative internal competition'."

"Should involve the whole team."

"Let's share."

"Share the assignment."

"Work together and rest in moderation."

"That's only fair."

Truong Vi opened his mouth. Then shut it up. Open your mouth again. Then continue to close your mouth. His expression at that time was like a fish that had just been thrown ashore. It took a long time. He just choked out one sentence:

"You're crazy."

I laughed.

"I just for the first time in my life..."

"Decided to be an obedient employee."

I picked up another piece of braised pork and put it in my mouth. Fire is just beautiful. The fat melts and softens on the tip of the tongue. Better than any overtime meal in the past six years. 8:55 am. I entered the main door of Hang Dat Trading Company on time. Not a minute earlier. Not even a minute later. Previously, I usually came to the company at half past seven. Brew a cup of tea. Read all emails that need to be processed during the day in advance. See if customers have any new moves to prepare a response plan early. Wait until everyone files into the company around eight thirty... Normally I've already processed more than a dozen emails. But today is different. Today is the first day I "restart my life". I arrive at the company exactly at the scheduled working hours. Don't give the company even a second extra. The girl at the front desk saw me and was stunned.

"Director Luc... you came quite... on time today, huh?"

I smiled.

"The company only works at nine o'clock."

"I was too early before, it was my fault."

She looked at me with confusion. But don't ask more. I entered the office area. Trieu Bang was there. To be more precise... He was using the company computer to watch the livestream. As soon as he saw me enter, he immediately moved the window. Then showed a meaningful smile.

"Good morning, Ms. Luc."

The tone is light. Carry the posture of a winner. I also politely responded with a smile. Then sit down at work. Open the computer. The email box is strangely quiet. Like a shutdown notice. Because since last Friday night... I have not responded to all emails sent outside of business hours. Request from customer. Confirm quote from supplier. Discuss the next plan with Park Jung Hoon. All are in status: Read but not yet responded. I opened each email and reviewed it. Then synthesize all tasks related to group coordination into a list. Then send it straight to the working group.

"Comrades Dear Karma:

Below is a list of 23 customer emails and tasks that need to be handled that were sent from after 6 p.m. last Friday to before 9 a.m. today. According to the company's new regulations on 'processing work outside working hours is strictly prohibited', I did not make any feedback. Now transfer all related content to the team. Everyone, please base on your work assignment to receive and process. Thank you." The group chat was silent for three minutes. Then Trieu Bang texted me privately.

"Sister Luc, aren't these all your customers?"

I answer in two words.

"Of the team."

Trieu Bang didn't text back anymore. Exactly nine thirty. The desk phone rings. It was a call from the receptionist.

"Director Luc, a customer from Korea is calling."

"It seems like Mr. Park's assistant or something."

"They want to confirm a certain plan with you."

"What time did they call?"

"About eight ten in the morning."

"I haven't started work yet."