Urban Peerless Expert
Chapter 173 - 193: Being an Assistant is Not as Comfortable as Being a Security Guard _1

Chapter 173: Chapter 193: Being an Assistant is Not as Comfortable as Being a Security Guard _1

These four or five men hesitated for a moment before sitting down. As Lin Chen handed out a pack of cigarettes to each of them and brought out good wine to share, everyone’s eyes lit up.

"Brother, what do you want to ask about?"

As Lin Chen poured the wine, he asked, "I’ve returned home after being discharged from the army, and my family has kicked me out to work. I want to know about the welfare and treatment at the Pharmaceutical Factory, and if they are hiring any new workers..."

Taking advantage of their softened hearts from the good cigarettes and wine, the men no longer held any wariness of Lin Chen. They began discussing the factory with him without prompting.

"The company’s treatment is good, but it’s not doing well in terms of operations. The factory was recently sold to the Pingjiang Chuhe Group, so we don’t know what will happen in the future and whether we can continue to work here."

"Didn’t the boss say that during the contract signing, there was a clause that no more than 30% of the employees can be laid-off?"

"Even if it’s 30%, aren’t you afraid that you’re part of that 30%?"

"Why should I be afraid? I was hired. Even if there are layoffs, it won’t affect me."

"Those people are in for a difficult time, but it’s hard to say. They all have someone protecting them."

Lin Chen didn’t press for answers, he drank with everyone. After a couple of drinks, they began discussing the future of the factory since it had a new owner; job security was their biggest concern.

"Regarding worker positions, we’re currently full. But if there are layoffs, there will be vacancies. Since you’re a veteran, you could try being a security guard; I heard they’re recruiting because some had left recently."

Lin Chen’s eyes lit up: "That’s great! Actually, my home conditions are pretty good, and I don’t really want to work. However, my family can’t stand me staying at home all day and keep nagging me. Being a security guard would be much more relaxed."

"No wonder; half a month’s salary can’t even buy the cigarettes and wine you have. So, you don’t really need the money."

Lin Chen laughed: "Big brother, can you help me put a word in?"

"Sure, after dinner, I’ll take you to the Security Department. Section Chief Li Linyuan likes to take small advantages, give him a few cartons of cigarettes, and looking at your physical condition, it shouldn’t be a problem."

"Thank you. Here, let’s toast to that."

After finishing the meal, Lin Chen had a better understanding of the factory. His plan was to deeply infiltrate the Security Department, as they knew all the secrets in and out of the factory.

After their meal, Lin Chen was taken to the Security Department where Li Linyuan was alone, eating braised duck while drinking wine and watching a TV drama in his office.

Lin Chen offered the good cigarettes and wine to Li Linyuan, whose eyes brightened. The value of these drinks and cigarettes amounted to half his monthly salary.

After asking a few simple questions, Li Linyuan laughed and said, "Fine, young man. You’re not bad. Come, have a drink."

Lin Chen knew it was settled and sat down with Li Linyuan to drink.

He didn’t deliberately flatter Li Linyuan but acted like the well-off young man he was, not caring about money and only working to appease his family.

As they chatted, Li Linyuan revealed he had also been a soldier before, making them closer. After a couple of drinks, not only was Lin Chen starting work the next day, but he also learned many secrets of the factory.

As soon as Lin Chen returned to his hotel room, Chu Jiaxue knocked on his door, casually wearing a bathrobe and revealing her fair legs.

"You smell like alcohol. Who were you drinking with?"

Lin Chen grinned, "I found myself a job."

Chu Jiaxue was surprised, "What job?"

Lin Chen, wearing a bathrobe and drying his hair, sat down in front of Chu Jiaxue, "Pharmaceutical Factory Security Guard."

Chu Jiaxue laughed, "You work fast. In just one meal, you managed to infiltrate the Pharmaceutical Factory. Are you planning to investigate them as a security guard?"

Lin Chen nodded, "Yes, being an assistant isn’t as comfortable as being a security guard."

Chu Jiaxue casually sat on Lin Chen’s bed, leaning against the headboard, "Did you find any information?"

Lin Chen replied, "There are big problems with sales department manager Xiao Jiancheng, as he often sells the factory’s products behind their back. Several others, including equipment manager Liu Dahai and the head of logistics, also engage in corrupt practices involving factory equipment and company assets. This place is almost rotten to the core."

Chu Jiaxue didn’t seem surprised, her expression relaxed: "Your decision was correct. Today, I met with the higher-ups of the Pharmaceutical Factory, and they spoke well but offered nothing concrete. They know less than you. In my opinion, the first priority is to replace the factory director. However, during the replacement process, we need a well-informed and capable candidate, otherwise, we will always be under their control."

Lin Chen immediately understood and chuckled, "You just continue, we’re engaging in overt and covert actions. It’ll take no more than a week for us to settle this for you."