Xia Ning smiled gently.
Her perception of Qin Xun improved somewhat, for he spoke with sincerity and truthfulness.
In the professional realm, dressing too attractively is indeed a considerable faux pas.
Moreover, an "employee" dressed more like the CEO than the CEO herself is simply inviting trouble.
...
Qin Xun gazed earnestly at the computer screen, his fingers tapping rhythmically on the keyboard as he crafted a PowerPoint presentation.
He continued writing for a solid 25 minutes, surpassing the limit of his consecutive working hours over the past half month.
Typically, he procrastinated until after hours, relying on the few extra minutes of overtime to complete his tasks using super-speed mode.
Slacking off at work is called "slacking," while working after hours is considered... self-deprecation.
He would rather endure the latter than miss out on a little more time to slack.
Xia Ning observed Qin Xun discreetly, nodding in satisfaction.
This employee, though young and of a similar age to her, proved to be remarkably reliable.
His thoughts were clear.
His efficiency high.
His attitude commendable!
Determined not to appear diminished in front of her staff, she quickly logged into her email, opened a message, and began playing a video.
Suddenly, she felt a wave of dizziness, likely due to low blood sugar, prompting her to rummage through her bag for three pieces of chocolate, which she placed on the table.
One round chocolate rolled toward Qin Xun's side.
...
Qin Xun was intently typing.
Suddenly, he felt a soft bump against his arm.
Turning to investigate, he found a piece of chocolate resting on his sleeve.
Looking up at Xia Ning, he was taken aback, and a sense of respect washed over him!
On her desk lay a chocolate, half in her hand, with a hint of chocolate shavings adorning the corner of her red lips.
Her computer screen displayed a video, but not of anything proper.
It showcased a chaotic scene of wild boars running, fighting, and mating across a hillside.
Qin Xun widened his eyes in astonishment.
How audacious!
On the very first day of work!
Snacking!
Watching boars brawl!
She's even bolder than I am!
Suddenly, he heard the unmistakable sound of familiar high heels approaching—it had to be Cheng Wan, the one who enforced the "no snacks during work hours" rule.
In a flash, he reached out and snatched both chocolates from Xia Ning's desk, swiftly pocketing them.
Xia Ning gasped, "You..."
Before she could finish her sentence, he swiftly wiped the corner of her mouth with his hand.
Then, in a lightning-fast motion, he snatched the half piece of chocolate from her hand and tossed it into the wastebasket beneath the desk.
Xia Ning stood there, stunned.
In her over twenty years of life, she had never encountered anyone bold enough to steal food from her hands.
And he even wiped my mouth?
Just as she was about to inquire, "What are you doing?" she caught a glimpse of Qin Xun raising an eyebrow at her, signaling her to remain silent.
With his right hand deftly typing on his keyboard, he used his left to tap a few keys on Xia Ning's keyboard.
On her screen, the video ceased!
The email closed!
A blank PowerPoint document opened.
He even typed a line of text.
"The company is my family; maintaining it is everyone's responsibility."
Xia Ning stared at Qin Xun, utterly incredulous.
What kind of speed was that?
A few seconds?
Barely over ten seconds?
Closing the video, exiting the email, opening a document, inputting text—all accomplished with one hand.
He didn't even use the mouse!
He completed all that in mere seconds?
She knew that some seasoned programmers avoided using a mouse altogether for speed, opting for keyboard shortcuts instead.
But this was beyond exaggeration!
Just then, Cheng Wan arrived at her workstation, leaning in to speak softly to her.
"Xia... Ning, prepare a self-introduction for tomorrow morning's meeting."
Xia Ning nodded, "Got it!"
Watching Cheng Wan walk away, she realized that Qin Xun's earlier actions were to prevent Cheng Wan from discovering… that she was slacking off.
He must think I'm watching wild boar videos for fun.
Do I really have such peculiar tastes?
Xia Ning looked at Qin Xun, her gaze falling on his fingers, and she pondered his astonishing hand speed with a tinge of complexity.
This company is teeming with hidden talents?
Is he even human?
Suddenly, she noticed Qin Xun gazing at her, a smile playing on his lips, as if he had encountered... a kindred spirit?
Feeling a little uneasy under his stare, just when she was about to lose her composure, Qin Xun lowered his voice and chuckled.
"On your first day, watching videos and snacking, is this your method of slacking?"
"Which company can endure such slacking?"
Xia Ning remained silent, her heart swelling with a sense of joy.
If all employees treated the company as their own like Qin Xun did, how could it possibly have gone half a month without securing a single deal?
Such employees should undoubtedly be valued and nurtured!
She looked at Qin Xun, ready to explain, only to see him point at the ceiling, speaking mysteriously.
"Slacking isn't done like this!"
Following his gesture, Xia Ning glanced at the corner of the ceiling and noticed a camera.
Her expression shifted slightly as she looked back at Qin Xun, choosing silence.
A faint sense of foreboding stirred within her—this matter was not simple!
Qin Xun turned away, resuming his focused work.
He truly felt as if he were sitting on pins and needles, with the pressure mounting like a thorn in his throat—utterly uncomfortable.
Suddenly, he heard a soft voice.
"Um... Senpai, is this how I should behave at work? Was my slacking inadequate?"
"Pray tell, how does one truly slack off?"
Upon hearing the term "Senpai," Qin Xun felt a wave of relief wash over him.
Just moments ago, a notification from the slacking system had arrived.
"Teach the new colleague how to slack off for a chance to win a lottery!"
He turned to the earnest and eager Xia Ning, offering a slight smile, and asked, "Would you like to learn?"
Xia Ning hesitated but nodded earnestly.
"I want to!"
Her captivating fox-like eyes fixated on Qin Xun.
"Since you've sincerely requested my guidance, I shall generously teach you."
As he spoke, Qin Xun picked up the phone resting on the desk, pressing the thumb to unlock the screen.
The display revealed a failed game interface.
"Slacking requires keen observation and swift reflexes."
"Seamlessly switch between work and slacking!"
"The boss thinks you're crafting a PowerPoint, while you're actually gaming."
He lifted the phone.
"If you hadn't interrupted me just now, I would have secured a pentakill!"
"You might find it hard to believe, but in the half-month since I joined this company, I've racked up points like crazy, binge-watched three web dramas, read two novels, and learned to cook eight dishes from short videos."
Xia Ning gasped in disbelief.
Could it be… that his earlier one-handed operation on my computer was a result of his slacking skills?
If even Cheng Wan's esteemed employee is a slacker, then the whole company must be in disarray!
According to him, he hasn't accomplished a single task in the past half month!
Seeing her expression darken, Qin Xun inquired, "What's wrong?"
He genuinely cared about this newcomer, as she could trigger a system task—a lottery opportunity.
One must nurture and protect such prospects.
Cough... It definitely had nothing to do with her beauty.
Xia Ning took a deep breath, collecting herself, and managed a rather unconvincing smile.
"I just... have a bit of low blood sugar."
Qin Xun retrieved two pieces of chocolate from his pocket and handed them to her.
Xia Ning instinctively thanked him, "Thank you!"
Qin Xun waved his hand dismissively, smiling, "No need; they're yours anyway."
Xia Ning: "..."
She lowered her head, lost in thought as she unwrapped the chocolate and popped it into her mouth.
The chocolate she usually adored seemed less sweet at that moment.
Suddenly, she felt her chair being pulled away. Turning to look, she saw Qin Xun drawing her seat closer to his.
Her expression changed instantly.
This guy not only slacks off at work, but also has the audacity to make a move on his female superior?