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

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

Updated 10/08/2026 4 min read

The first thought that appeared in Vuong Le's mind was: This matter absolutely cannot be let to the superiors. An employee receives the lowest salary in the department. Exploited for three years. Finally, I quietly jumped job to a company with four times the salary. If this story reaches the Deputy General Director in charge of sales, her management ability will certainly be questioned. Even year-end bonuses can disappear. Vuong Le picked up the phone. The finger hovered over the shortcut key of the Deputy General Secretary. But he hesitated for a long time. Finally, still didn't click down. Cannot report. At least not right now. She has to think of a way to keep me here. Just when I was in a mess, the internal phone suddenly rang loudly. It was the receptionist calling.

“Department Manager Vuong, Manager Truong from Hoa Thinh Group just called.”

"They are pressing for a report summarizing last quarter's cooperation project data. Requests must be received by five o'clock this afternoon."

Hoa Thinh Group! Vuong Le's heart immediately sank. That is the company's big customer. Cannot be offended. And this data summary report has always been in charge of me. Because that data model was built by me. Inside involves dozens of interconnected spreadsheets and countless complex formula functions. In the whole department. Besides me. No one can immediately take over.

“I know.”

Vuong Le tried to suppress her frustration and hung up the phone. She walked out of the office. His eyes swept around the office. Finally stopped on Ly Vy.

“You are in charge of Hoa Thinh's report.”

“It must be completed by five o'clock.”

Ly Vy's face immediately collapsed.

“Miss Vuong, I have never made that report before.”

“I don't even understand the data inside.”

“If you don't understand, learn!”

Vuong Le shouted angrily.

"Chu Nhien is about to retire, from now on, won't you two have to share these tasks?"

Ly Vy did not dare to argue anymore. I can only reluctantly open the shared folder and find the sample file I left behind. She opened the file. Just looking at it gives me a headache. The tables are dense. All kinds of confusing English symbols. The same chain of interlocking formulas. She tried entering some numbers. Immediately the entire spreadsheet displayed a series of error messages. Ly Vy was so frantic that her forehead was covered in sweat. She secretly glanced towards the corner of the room. I'm still focusing on writing work handover documents. Like everything outside has nothing to do with me. Ly Vy gritted her teeth. Finally, I had to boldly step forward.

“Chu Nhien…”

She tried to force a pleasing smile.

“Hoa Thinh's report is being rushed by customers.”

“See if you can... help me deal with it a little bit?”

I raised my head to look at her.

“I am currently writing the handover documents.”

"I know, but this is really urgent. Ms. Vuong requested that it be submitted before five o'clock..."

Ly Vy's voice began to choke. I was silent for a few seconds. Then calmly replied:

“I have updated the operating instructions before.”

“Located in the shared folder, 'SOP Repository'.”

“The file name is ‘Quarterly Data Summary Report Operation Instructions V3.0’.”

My voice was very calm.

“You just need to follow the instructions step by step.”

“There's no problem.”

I bowed my head Continue typing on the keyboard. Don't look at her again. Ly Vy stood frozen in place. Of course she knows that directory. But I have never opened it until now. Return to your desk. She frantically found the PDF file. Thirty-some pages. All are step-by-step illustrations and explanations of technical terms. Ly Vy's mind immediately buzzed. Completely bewildered. Time passes minute by minute. In the office. Ly Vy's crazy frenzy. And my leisurely calm. Creates a clear contrast. Four thirty in the afternoon. Seeing that Ly Vy still has not made any progress. Vuong Le finally couldn't sit still anymore. She personally came to my desk. Everyone in the room secretly perked up their ears to listen.

“Chu Nhien.”

Vuong Le's voice was no longer as tough as before. Even brought some negotiation.

“Don't write that anymore for now.”

“Do Hoa Thinh's report first.”

“This customer is very important.”

I stopped. Raise your head and look at her. Say nothing. Vuong Le took a deep breath. As if just making an extremely difficult decision.

“Just need you to finish this report.”

“As long as you agree to stay.”

“I... I immediately go find the human resources department and the board of directors.”

“Raise my salary to 10,000 yuan!”

That number caused the people eavesdropping around to simultaneously take a cold breath. Double. In their eyes. That was the greatest sincerity that Vuong Le could give. Ly Vy became even more jealous that she clenched her fists. Everyone thought I would waver.

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