Chapter 9: Chapter 008: The New Security Guard
"So, you're the new guy, Qin Tian?"
In the office of the Security Department head, Zhenggang, with Qin Tian's work card in hand, glanced at Qin Tian and chuckled, "Not bad, quite spirited. From now on, if you stick with me, remember, in the company, you do as I say, or else, watch out—you won't last here in Security!"
Qin Tian took back his work card and locked eyes with Zhenggang, who seemed like a street thug in his forties. Just one look at him, and Qin Tian felt no fondness.
"Here's the thing. Today, you'll team up with Liu to handle security for the garage and cafeteria. Liu will clarify the company's policies for you. Remember clearly what you should and shouldn't do. Also, it's crucial to recognize the key leaders here. A slipup with any of them, and not even a god could save you!"
Speaking thus, Zhenggang called over a young man about the same age as Qin Tian, briefed him with a few fatigued words, and then hummed a tune as he left the office.
"Hello Qin Tian, I'm Liu Ping'an, hehe, Captain Zhenggang says we'll be partners from now on. I hope we can work well together."
In the office, it was just Liu Ping'an and Qin Tian. Seeing the plump, amiable Liu Ping'an, Qin Tian found him easy to talk to, and soon after, Liu began explaining the regulations of Murong Group.
"...I've explained the regulations. Next, I should remind you, you can recognize all the major leaders in our company, right?"
As the two walked toward the garage, Liu introduced them.
Qin Tian nodded, "I recognize most, but I'm still not very familiar."
"Whether you're familiar or not doesn't matter; just remember, there are three leaders in our company you must never provoke. The others are all pretty decent in nature."
"Which three leaders?"
"First off, the president of our company, Murong… Fei, President Fei…" Liu's voice dimmed when he said "Murong Fei," looking around cautiously, as if afraid of being overheard.
"You're that afraid of Murong Fei?"
"Ah, it's not exactly fear. After all, she's the president of our group, the top authority. In front of the staff, President Fei always keeps a stern face. I've been here a year and have never seen her smile. It's said that she never smiles at all."
Liu spoke mysteriously, "And her temper isn't exactly pleasant. In our company, if someone angers her, there's no escaping the consequences. Whenever President Fei frowns, the whole company trembles. Hehe, this is just a joke among us staff. Anyway, President Fei is a big taboo in our company, especially for us minor employees. It's best to steer clear of her, or one word from her could end us."
Huh, my fiancée wields such authority in the company?
Pretending to be ignorant, Qin Tian asked, "Is President Fei really that intimidating?"
"Indeed, she is. Whether it's high-ranking officials from the city or wealthy business tycoons from other companies, they all treat her with utmost respect. Cough cough, of course, President Fei is also stunningly beautiful—that's an understatement."
Talking about Murong Fei seemed to invigorate Liu; as he grew more excited, his gestures became animated, splattering Qin Tian, who was walking beside him, with flecks of spit.
However, the more Liu spoke, the more intrigued Qin Tian became about Murong Fei. He asked, "President Fei is so beautiful, must be quite a few suitors, eh?"
"Absolutely, practically every other day, some rich or influential scion shows up in a sports car with flowers at the company gate. Yet, it seems President Fei isn't interested in them... Qin Tian, you may not know, but President Fei is a renowned beauty entrepreneur in Zhonghai City, appearing on various magazine covers. Hehe, whether in terms of beauty or capability, there are few men in Zhonghai City worthy of her."
"No one is worthy of her... Really?"
On hearing this, Qin Tian wryly smiled, thinking himself not even willing to marry her.
"Certainly," Liu took a deep breath, "Ah, any man who could marry President Fei would truly have ancestors smiling in their graves... oh no, their graves puffing out blue smoke. Hehe, we small employees better not dwell on it; a mere glance from a distance is enough for us."
Seeing Liu's bashful demeanor, Qin Tian was startled, "Ping'an, you don't have a crush on President Fei, do you?"
"No no no, don't talk nonsense..." Liu jumped, whispering and waving his hands hurriedly, "I'm just a security guard, how could I even think about having a crush on President Fei? But she is the goddess of my heart, hehe…" Looking totally lovesick.
Qin Tian was speechless, saying, "Is she really that good..." Thinking about it, since his first meeting with Murong Fei, she had never shown him a kind face.
Beautiful entrepreneur, one of Zhonghai City's Top Ten Outstanding Youths, famous philanthropist in Zhonghai City… From Liu's words, Qin Tian learned of these titles held by Murong Fei and couldn't help but admire, "Not bad, my wife is truly extraordinary."
"Liu Ping'an, hey, you two, come over here!"
As they arrived at the garage, a high-and-mighty voice came from the entrance.
At the sound, Qin Tian looked over and saw a portly middle-aged man standing there, dressed in a security uniform, likely another member of the Security Department.
"Who is that guy, talking so rudely?" Qin Tian frowned as he looked at the man.
"That's Zhenggang's brother, Huang Zhengxiong. Qin Tian, Huang Zhengxiong has a bad temper. Whatever he asks us to do later, we just do it. Don't provoke him, or Zhenggang will make trouble for us."
Whispering, Liu led Qin Tian towards Huang Zhengxiong.
In addition to the stationed security, Murong Group's garage also had patrolling security. Huang Zhengxiong was on duty in the garage today, while Liu Ping'an and Qin Tian were assigned to patrol.
"Brother Huang, hehe, come smoke a cigarette."
Liu Ping'an seemed very afraid of Huang Zhengxiong, smiling as he handed him a cigarette, which Huang Zhengxiong placed in his mouth. Liu Ping'an then immediately fished out a lighter and lit it for him.
"Ping'an, didn't you say smoking in the garage is prohibited?" Qin Tian recalled the rules and regulations Liu Ping'an just told him.
As he smoked, Huang Zhengxiong glanced at Qin Tian and frowned, "You're new here, right?"
Before Qin Tian could speak, Liu Ping'an hastily interjected, "Right, right, right, Brother Huang, he's new here, his name's Qin Tian. You've got to look out for us brothers in the future."
Huang Zhengxiong snorted coldly, his gaze on Qin Tian, "Qin Tian, huh? Hehe, now that you're in the Security Department, we're colleagues. Don't worry, Brother Huang will cover you. Here's the deal, I can't leave as I'm on duty right now. Go buy me a pack of Zhonghua Cigarettes, put the money on my tab, and I'll pay you back when we get paid at the end of the month. Go on now."
Having said this, Huang Zhengxiong thought Qin Tian would respectfully go buy him the cigarettes, just like Liu Ping'an would.
However, seconds after he finished speaking, Qin Tian still hadn't moved.
Liu Ping'an tugged at Qin Tian's clothes a few times, and Qin Tian stretched lazily and said, "First of all, smoking in the garage is prohibited, Huang Zhengxiong, you're breaking the rules, and I'll be reporting this. Secondly, you want me to buy you cigarettes, and also want me to pay for it out of my pocket? Hmm, fat chance."
"What did you say? Say that again!"
Hearing this, Huang Zhengxiong got angry, threw his cigarette away, walked up to Qin Tian, and shouted, "Qin Tian, you fucking dare to talk back to me? Are you looking for death?"
Facing Huang Zhengxiong's domineering aura, Qin Tian stood still and said, "Heh, stupid fuck, are you trying to threaten me?"
"I'm threatening you right now, what are you going to do about it..." Before he could finish, Huang Zhengxiong realized, by saying that, hadn't he just admitted to being a stupid fuck? Instant rage filled him!
Seeing Huang Zhengxiong clenching his fists and about to strike, Liu Ping'an quickly stepped in to mediate, shoving a packet of cigarettes into Huang Zhengxiong's hands, "Brother Huang, Qin Tian is my brother. He's new and doesn't understand how things work here. Please, don't take it to heart. Qin Tian, aren't you going to apologize to Brother Huang quickly? If he asks you to buy cigarettes, just buy them. If you don't have money, I do!"
"Fuck off."
In the Security Department, Huang Zhengxiong was a law unto himself, buoyed by the fact that his brother was the captain of the security team. He never regarded the staff there importantly, let alone a new guard like Qin Tian.
"Liu Ping'an, get the fuck out of my way, if I don't teach Qin Tian a lesson today, I won't take the surname Huang!"
In a fury, Huang Zhengxiong swung his fist directly at Qin Tian!
Liu Ping'an flinched, closing his eyes, not daring to watch.
However, the anticipated scream from Qin Tian did not come.
Liu Ping'an opened his eyes and saw that Qin Tian had actually stretched out a hand and blocked Huang Zhengxiong's right fist!
"Qin Tian actually dared to fight back, he's really asking for trouble... Showing such defiance straight away, it seems he won't last long in the Security Department, sigh..."
Seeing this, Liu Ping'an could only sigh. He was always timid and had not expected Qin Tian to be so bold, daring to confront Huang Zhengxiong head-on.
However, Liu Ping'an hadn't anticipated what happened next.
After a quiet two seconds, with a "crack" sound, Qin Tian slightly moved his palm, and Huang Zhengxiong let out a scream!
"Ah!"
With Huang Zhengxiong's scream, Qin Tian gently released his grip and said, "Consider this a lesson. Remember, in front of me, keep your tail tucked."
Clutching his right hand and grimacing in pain, Huang Zhengxiong was speechless.
Qin Tian, leading a stunned Liu Ping'an, walked away.
Liu Ping'an, terrified and astonished, said, "Qin Tian, I think Brother Huang is really hurting. Did you hurt him?"
"Heh, just a minor injury. I merely broke his right wrist. It'll heal with a cast in three months."
"Sss!"
Liu Ping'an inhaled sharply. Three months? He didn't even see how Qin Tian made his move, and yet he managed to break Huang Zhengxiong's wrist so badly. How strong is he?
Looking at Qin Tian, he seemed unaware of the trouble he had caused.
"My God, Qin Tian, you're in trouble. The team captain won't let this go! You've broken his brother's hand, you're doomed!" Liu Ping'an exclaimed, his face drained of color.