yournovel Why was there no applause in Chapter 47?
Why was there no applause in Chapter 47?
Why was there no applause in Chapter 47?
Lianhe Zaobao Building.
Twelve floors.
After some men carrying and women wiping, the dusty top floor has been tidied up and is now neat and orderly.
This area is cold in winter and hot in summer. Due to the aging of the buildings, there are frequent leaks, and the place has been vacant for several years.
However, now that the new media department has moved in, the finance department will soon provide maintenance funds to install waterproofing and insulation layers.
Zhao Yuan's forehead was covered in fine beads of sweat. He was exhausted today because he was trying to perform well, and he could barely straighten his back.
After he fainted yesterday, he immediately called the editor-in-chief, Lao Zhao.
To his surprise, the other party was also a bit annoyed and said coldly that he hadn't lost unjustly; it was a matter of ability, that he was less skilled, and that the newspaper wasn't a one-man show.
However, he then added that he still had a chance, which was to first make a good impression on Director Li Chunhua...
Therefore, Zhao Yuan worked exceptionally hard today, truly becoming the number one workhorse.
The second ox or horse was Wei Quan, panting and sweating profusely.
Director Li voluntarily assigned Yu Huan, whose leg injury had not yet healed, and a young man from the original photography department to work together to troubleshoot the computer.
I managed to steal half a day of leisure from my busy life.
"Our newly formed, makeshift team has actually started to show some cohesion. Ten minutes for everyone to rest!" Director Li smiled, looked around, and clapped his hands repeatedly. "Look, this is the result of everyone's hard work—a clean and tidy office environment!"
See this.
Zhao Yuan, who was wiping his sweat with a tissue, hurriedly threw down the tissue and was the first to clap his hands loudly.
Yu Huan leaned against the wall and gently clapped his hands.
Amidst waves of applause.
Director Li raised his arm and pressed it down slightly in mid-air: "Alright, alright, everyone take a break! While you're at it, think carefully about your self-introductions; everyone needs to come!"
Yu Huan unscrewed a bottle of Yibao (a popular Chinese beverage brand), tilted her head back, pressed her lips to the bottle opening, and drank and swallowed.
Gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooh.
The cool mineral water went down my throat and into my stomach; I drank more than half of it in one gulp.
Yu Huan then screwed on the bottle cap and placed it sideways on her desk.
He glanced at Zhao Yuan; this guy hadn't made eye contact with him at all today.
Whenever our eyes met, their gazes would wander elsewhere, their unease and anxiety palpable.
It was as if making eye contact with him was an extremely awkward thing.
Yu Huan just chuckled to himself.
He tried to show off but ended up getting slapped in the face instead.
Awkwardness is just right!
That said, as the deputy director, Yu Huan's seat faced the empty workspace with his back to the wall, giving him a panoramic view of the entire area.
It's clear at a glance what everyone is doing.
The desk was also exceptionally spacious and imposing.
Director Li is only the acting director of the new media department; his main responsibility is the research department, so he did not set up an office here.
Yu Huan understood perfectly.
Director Li will only come by occasionally to check on the work progress and look through the daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
However, the thought of all the reports gave Yu Huan a headache.
But that means he's the real person in charge of the new media department!
Take a short rest.
Director Li called out to everyone in a loud voice.
A dozen or so people sat down in a row with their chairs.
However, amidst the laughter and shoving of the crowd, Yu Huan ended up sitting in the first seat on the left.
Director Li is in his early fifties, with graying temples, and possesses a refined and approachable demeanor.
He stood in front, cleared his throat, and said:
"My name is Li Chunhua. You should all know me. I am the director of the research department and also the acting director of the new media department. I am very happy to be here with you all. As your temporary direct supervisor, I will just say a few words—"
The voice paused.
below.
There was thunderous applause.
When a leader says they're going to say a few words, it's best not to assume they really will. Be prepared to listen to a long speech, and when your head is spinning and you're feeling drowsy, try to succinctly capture the key points of their remarks.
In order to avoid being speechless and unable to say anything when called on.
really.
"Today, our new media department is officially established. Although it's a small team of only twelve people, it has already taken on the responsibility of exploration..."
"First of all, I want to emphasize that we are a team..."
"Secondly, we need to clarify our goals..."
"In this process, we need to continuously learn and improve, as the new media field is constantly changing..."
"Finally, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone for choosing us..."
Let us join hands...
"I've finished speaking from the bottom of my heart, thank you everyone!"
Yu Huan leaned forward slightly.
Although he tried his best to focus his gaze on Director Li who was speaking, his eyes revealed a kind of dazed and confused look.
Suddenly.
Director Li finished speaking.
Yu Huan hurriedly joined the crowd in clapping and applauding.
After a round of applause, Director Li extended his hand to Yu Huan:
"Come on, the second one to introduce himself is none other than our Deputy Director Yu! It is thanks to the personnel organizational structure he set up that we are all able to come together like this!"
Hear the words.
Yu Huan quickly stood up, and Director Li hurriedly made way for her in the middle.
Yu Huan walked to the front of the group and said, "Hello everyone, my name is Yu Huan. I was a reviewer in the editorial department and have now joined the new media department as the acting deputy director. I am very happy to work with you all. Thank you!"
With that, Yu Huan bowed slightly to show his sincerity.
They then left the stage amidst thunderous applause and cheers.
"Zhao Yuan, it's your turn!"
Director Li waved to Zhao Yuan, who was sitting in the middle.
The latter's eyes flickered for a moment.
Zhao Yuan felt that Yu Huan's self-introduction really showed a lack of leadership.
Shouldn't we at least be like Director Li, setting a good example in addition to introducing ourselves?
He thought to himself, "My chance to shine has come!"
He quickly got up and went forward.
He spread his hands and said:
"Hello everyone, my name is Zhao Yuan. Zhao is the Zhao from 'Zhao, Qian, Sun, Li', and Yuan is the Yuan from 'New Year's Day' because I was born on New Year's Day..."
"I have a warm and outgoing personality and enjoy communicating with people..."
"In terms of work, I have always maintained..."
"Besides work, I have many hobbies..."
"New media is a field full of challenges and innovation..."
"As the assistant director of the new media department, I am keenly aware of the responsibilities I bear..."
"In the days to come, I hope we can work together..."
Let's cheer each other on, work hard together, and embrace a bright future for new media!
Another long speech.
If Director Li's speech was just a few words that were really boring, then something more substantial would have been better.
Then Zhao Yuan's rambling is even more pointless.
Hearing this, Yu Huan forced herself to stay awake, because she really did feel sleepy.
Zhao Yuan still lacked experience and didn't know how to finish things.
What failed to impress the most was Director Li's resounding statement: "I have finished speaking from the bottom of my heart," followed by a deep bow.
Zhao Yuan was still thinking to himself: Ha, my speaking skills should be no worse than Director Li's, right?
but.
Something seems a little off.
Why isn't there applause?
(End of this chapter)