Chapter 165: Chapter 151: Old Dong: Seeing a Ghost, Two of Them

’What the hell is wrong with Elder Dong?’

’He can’t possibly think he’s the only one from the company being transferred to the new company, United Pharmaceutical, can he?’

Lin Qi thought about it carefully and realized it was a real possibility.

The description in the company email wasn’t very clear, and it was very likely that Liu Weicai hadn’t contacted Elder Dong.

’Looks like Elder Dong really wants to get rid of me.’

Lin Qi could understand Elder Dong’s mindset.

If he put himself in the other man’s shoes: he was just an A-level Researcher coasting until retirement when suddenly, a young genius researcher showed up in his department. His work was mercilessly tied to the young upstart’s, and he went from slacking off and taking it easy to being forced into high-intensity thinking all day.

That really wasn’t a life fit for a human.

This was especially true for someone like Dong Wenlong, who had worked hard for so many years and had already amassed nearly enough wealth for retirement, making him practically financially independent. Naturally, he hated overtime even more.

Lin Qi didn’t reply to Elder Dong’s message, deciding to give him a surprise instead.

He went to the bathroom to quickly wash up.

Lin Qi suddenly thought of a problem.

He had originally thought he’d be moving into Liu’s Heavy Industries’ senior staff apartments in a couple of days, but now he wasn’t even an employee of Liu’s Heavy Industries anymore.

’Where am I supposed to live?’

’The new company should provide housing, right?’

’Knowing this company’s bullshit, the most he could stay in this mid-level staff apartment was probably another two days.’

Sure enough, the moment Lin Qi stepped out of his apartment’s Door, a company email instantly arrived.

[Liu’s Heavy Industries External Communications Department: You have resigned from Liu’s Heavy Industries. Your apartment residency privileges have been revoked. In one hour, a cleaning crew will be dispatched to your former apartment for tidying and cleaning. Your personal belongings will be held by the company for 48 hours. Please inform the company of your new address via email during this holding period to arrange for the transport of your personal items. You will be responsible for all shipping costs, which will be deducted from your final unpaid salary.]

’So typical of the company. A giant, airtight surveillance network.’

The moment he stepped out of the apartment building’s main entrance, his access was revoked.

Even if he forgot something and wanted to go back and get it, he couldn’t.

Fortunately, Lin Qi didn’t have many belongings in the apartment, mostly just clothes and toiletries.

’Have the company ship these things?’

’Ship my ass!’

’The shipping fee would probably be more expensive than just buying everything new!’

Although Lin Qi wasn’t short on a few thousand Credit Points, he wasn’t an idiot.

’They can have that junk as a gift!’

Getting into his flying vehicle, Lin Qi entered the new company’s address into the navigation.

Company Road, H4 Skyscraper. Lin Qi didn’t really recognize the address. If he remembered correctly, it seemed to be near the northeast corner of Red Fruit City, not far from Liu’s Heavy Industries Headquarters.

Following the vehicle’s navigation, Lin Qi successfully arrived at the H4 Skyscraper.

Since he hadn’t completed his onboarding yet, Lin Qi couldn’t park his flying vehicle on top of the building and had to use a commercial parking bay.

It was run by the Liu Clan—45 Credit Points an hour, which was basically highway robbery.

Arriving at the base of the H4 Skyscraper, Lin Qi saw a familiar face.

It wasn’t Liu Xuan, but a completely refreshed and energetic Dong Wenlong.

Elder Dong looked like a new man, as if ready to embrace a new job, not even caring about the year-long vacation he was supposed to have.

Lin Qi walked up beside Elder Dong. Elder Dong was still staring at the main entrance of the H4 Skyscraper and didn’t notice his arrival.

"Elder Dong, good morning," Lin Qi greeted him.

"Good morning."

Elder Dong seemed to be in a good mood.

But then, as if in a daze, he seemed to realize something.

He whipped his head around to look at Lin Qi as if he’d seen a ghost.

His eyes went wide, pupils shaking, and he raised an arm, his voice trembling, "You... you... you..."

"Are you a damn ghost that won’t go away?"

Elder Dong was in disbelief. The moment he received the email yesterday, he had looked it up: United Pharmaceutical was a brand-new enterprise.

Logically speaking, an A-level Researcher like Lin Qi, who was being specially cultivated and had connections, would never be sent out of the company.

But now, here Lin Qi was, standing right in front of him.

A pleading look appeared in Dong Wenlong’s eyes. "Quick, tell me you’re here today to discuss a collaboration with United Pharmaceutical on behalf of the Liu Clan!"

Dong Wenlong was still clinging to a shred of hope.

Lin Qi just shook his head. "The company sold me out. I’m here today to handle my onboarding with United Pharmaceutical Company."

There was nothing to hide.

Besides, it wasn’t just Lin Qi. Even Liu Weicai had come to United Pharmaceutical. He was probably still going to be his and Dong Wenlong’s supervisor.

Given Liu Weicai’s support for him, Dong Wenlong’s work assignments probably wouldn’t change.

Dong Wenlong’s vision suddenly went a little dark.

But he quickly breathed a sigh of relief and shook his head. "That’s such a shame. You were one of the company’s most promising talents."

"Starting today, we’re new colleagues at a new company. I’m going to apply for a new research project and try to make a name for myself here!"

Dong Wenlong had thought of a way to save himself.

As long as he wasn’t in the same lab as Lin Qi and wasn’t working on the same project, what was wrong with being colleagues?

’Could Lin Qi really make things difficult for me?’

After all, Lin Qi’s true skill level hadn’t yet reached the standard for an A-level Researcher. He still needed to settle in—for at least three days!

Yes, Dong Wenlong was very impressed with Lin Qi’s learning efficiency. He believed it wouldn’t take long for Lin Qi to truly meet the standards of an A-level Researcher.

Just as Dong Wenlong finished saying this, another familiar voice sounded.

"Yo! Xiaolin, Old Dong, you’re here early, huh? This isn’t like you two. You didn’t plan this, did you? Couldn’t bear to be apart? Don’t worry, I’ve already spoken with the new company’s chairman. The project you two were on at Liu’s Heavy Industries has already been transferred to the new company’s system. You’ll be working together for a long time to come."