The entire department's salary is 39,000 yuan, just me 5,800 yuan
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Chapter 10

Chapter 10 — The entire department's salary is 39,000 yuan, just me 5,800 yuan

Updated 10/08/2026 4 min read

“Especially Chu Nhien.”

She intentionally raised her voice. Attract the attention of the entire meeting room.

“Chu Nhien.”

“I know you have thoughts about your current salary.”

“I also know that you are young and enthusiastic.”

"There are companies out there using high salaries to invite you, that's very normal."

“But I hope you understand.”

“Money is not the most important thing.”

“A good foundation.”

“A group that views you as family.”

“It's the most precious thing.”

That tone was filled with the concern of a senior. Full of tolerance of a leader.

“The Project Team Leader position I once told you about.”

“Salary 18,000 yuan.”

“It's still valid now.”

“Today I represent the company.”

“On behalf of this great family.”

“Sincerely invite you to stay.”

Those words were spoken with great dignity. She turned herself into a kind leader. Love the staff. Let go of any personal animosity. But actually. It's just a moral coercion. In front of everyone. She threw out the so-called "great favor". If I agree. Then the previous salary of 25,000 yuan will become a boast. I will have to obediently return. Continue to be controlled. If I refuse. I will become ungrateful. Family traitor. People who only know how to chase money. Everyone looked towards me. Wait for response. In their eyes. This is a situation with no way out. I sat quietly and listened to Vuong Le's entire performance. There was no anger on his face. There is no hesitation. There wasn't even a ripple of emotion. Wait for her to finish speaking. I slowly stood up. The atmosphere in the meeting room immediately froze.

“Ms. Vuong.”

I spoke up. The voice is not loud. But it's extremely clear.

“Thank you for your kind words.”

The corner of Vuong Le's lips just raised. A satisfied smile had not yet appeared. Then my next sentence made it freeze completely.

“But just like I told you at the hot spring pool this afternoon.”

“The Phoenix project of Lap Tan Technology is still waiting for me next Monday to come and build the team.”

I stopped for a moment. His eyes slowly scanned the entire meeting room. Surprised faces. Bewildered eyes. Unbelievable expressions. I looked towards Vuong Le. There was only a faint trace of pity left in his eyes.

“So…”

“I want to ask you a question.”

“Someone who is about to lead an S-class project.”

“Are you interested in the position of Project Team Leader in a department where even KPIs must rely on exploiting employees to be completed?”

If the sentence "monthly salary 25,000 yuan" is a bomb. This sentence is a nuclear explosion. Lap Tan Technology. Phuong Hoang Project. Team building. Every word was like a thunderbolt hitting everyone. Ly Vy opened her mouth so much that she could fit an entire egg. Trieu Vu staggered. Almost fell off the chair. Until now. They finally understood. Understand thoroughly. I don't have to find a better job. It's directly stepping into a completely different level. Vuong Le stood there. Face white as paper. Whole body trembled. The final counterattack. The play was prepared most carefully. Was crushed into ashes by one of my gentle words. It's no longer a failure. But to be publicly executed right in front of everyone. I Don't look at her again. Open the meeting room door. Under the eyes of all those present. One step at a time. Calmly leave. The door behind him slowly closed. Separates me from the world behind. Also completely closed a part that was collapsing little by little. The meeting room door closed. Like a boundary separating two worlds. Outside the door is a quiet hallway. This is the path I'm walking towards freedom. Inside the door. It's another battlefield that's falling apart piece by piece. Vuong Le still stood in place. But it seemed like her soul had been extracted from her body. His face no longer had any color left. Only gray white like ash remains. In her head, she kept repeating those words. Lap Tan Technology. Phuong Hoang Project. Team building. The person in charge of the S-rank project. The cage she painstakingly created using morality, emotions, and manipulation. Was crushed by my absolute strength with just one blow. The title of department head that she is always proud of. The salary of 18,000 yuan she considered a godsend. Now it's all become a complete joke. This is no longer a loss of face. It's an entire career. Total self-esteem. Along with her more than ten years of professional experience. Pulled to the ground and crushed mercilessly. Trieu Vu sat on a chair. The body trembled intermittently. Mind completely blank. The contract was worth millions of yuan that he was always proud of. Standing in front of an S-level strategic project. It's as small as a speck of dust. The times you looked down on me. The times you told me wrong. Those dirty innuendos just now. Everything now turned into resounding slaps. Slapping him so much that he was dizzy.

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