NOVEL NEXT Chapter 6:
Chapter 6: Lin Xian Becomes the Company Star! Triple Salary Reward!:
Even though Lin Xian had asked everyone to stop talking, the idea of a real-life hero in their midst—someone they’d only ever seen on TV—was too exciting for his coworkers to ignore. Especially since this hero was their colleague.
A crowd quickly gathered around him again, bombarding him with endless questions.
Lin Xian had no choice but to recount the story he had already told countless times downstairs.
By now, his altered memories had partially integrated, and he had a clearer understanding of the rescue.
The previous morning, after receiving the “letter from the future,” Lin Xian had redeemed his lottery winnings early and then rushed to the narrow bridge to wait.
His plan was to approach the grandmother and twin girls as soon as he saw them and prevent any accidents.
However…
He waited all morning, but the three never showed up.
It turned out that the narrow bridge wasn’t the actual site where the girls fell into the water. They had fallen upstream at a park and were carried by the current to the narrow bridge.
When Lin Xian finally spotted the girls drifting in the river, he was ready. Without hesitation, he waded into the water and pulled them out.
The water was about 1.5 meters deep, just chest-high for Lin Xian. While dangerous for the little girls, it wasn’t much trouble for him. He didn’t even need to swim; he simply walked into the river and brought them to safety.
Soon after, the grandmother arrived with a group of concerned bystanders, and Lin Xian handed the girls over before quietly leaving the scene—his heroics unacknowledged.
“Are you satisfied now? That’s what happened. Can I get back to work?”
His coworkers, still enthralled, showered him with praise, calling him a true hero.
The female colleagues were especially enthusiastic, piling snacks on Lin Xian’s desk, saying they wanted to reward his bravery.
“Lin Xian~ How about letting me treat you tonight? I want to show my respect to a true hero!”
“Come on, Xiaoya! You just want to take him out for dinner! Stop pretending!”
“Let me have this chance! You’re still young, no rush. Let big sis handle this one!”
“Lin Xian, what do you think of this girl? She’s my niece—just got a teaching job with full credentials. If you’re interested, I can introduce you two.”
“Old Li, you’re not being honest! That’s your daughter, isn’t it? You’re making up a niece! I’ve got someone too—a real cousin of mine, fresh graduate. Look at her photo…”
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“Alright, alright! Everyone, get back to work! Stop crowding around!”
Finally, the commotion was broken up by Vice President Zhang, the company’s second-in-command.
Lin Xian worked for a small company with just over 20 employees. Everyone generally got along well, and Vice President Zhang was especially kind and supportive of the younger staff, earning their respect.
It was also Zhang who had contacted the media to publicize Lin Xian’s heroic act and the fact that he was their employee.
After dispersing the crowd, Vice President Zhang placed a box of premium tea on Lin Xian’s desk and said with a grin, “Lin Xian, you’ve brought so much honor to our company! While you were downstairs, I even used your name to advertise our business.”
“Believe it or not, we’ve already received several calls from people wanting to collaborate with us. They’re even requesting you personally to handle their designs!”
Lin Xian smiled and pushed the tea box back.
That box of premium tea was worth over 2,000 yuan and was usually reserved for important clients. Even Vice President Zhang rarely indulged in it himself.
“You should keep it, Mr. Zhang. I don’t drink tea.”
“No, no, take it! Tea is good for your health!”
Mr. Zhang then turned to the office and announced loudly, “I’ve already gotten approval from the boss! This month, Lin Xian will receive triple his salary as a reward for his bravery! Everyone should learn from his example!”
Cheers erupted throughout the office. Everyone agreed that Lin Xian deserved the recognition.
Mr. Zhang leaned closer to Lin Xian and whispered, “Those clients who specifically requested you—do a good job. I’ll try to get the boss to approve a bigger commission for you.”
With a knowing wink, he left the room.
Looking at the box of tea on his desk, Lin Xian smiled wryly.
He had been considering resigning… but with such a great atmosphere here, he felt a bit reluctant.
“Ugh! Another day of plunging stock prices! There’s no escape this time!”
The complaint came from Brother Li, who sat nearby.
Brother Li was a few years older than Lin Xian and a stock enthusiast. However, his family had just welcomed a second child, and the financial pressure was mounting.
“What’s wrong, Brother Li?”
Lin Xian leaned over, and Brother Li handed him his phone.
“Look at this—everything’s in the red! The market’s down three points today, and hundreds of stocks have hit their lower limit! This stock, Changhe High-Tech, I went all-in on it, and now it’s dropped 10% and hit the limit. I’ve lost 30,000 yuan! That’s a lot of diapers gone!”
Mentioning diapers, Brother Li’s frustration was palpable. He regretted his investment deeply.
Lin Xian didn’t know much about stocks but understood the basics.
In Longguo’s stock market, a stock could rise or fall by a maximum of 10% in a single day.
Brother Li had invested 300,000 yuan in Changhe High-Tech. With the stock hitting the 10% lower limit, he had lost 30,000 yuan in a day.
“It’s still morning. Maybe it’ll bounce back in the afternoon. Don’t lose hope, Brother Li.”
But Brother Li, a seasoned “chopped leek” (an inexperienced investor prone to losses), had already made up his mind.
“This lousy stock won’t recover. I’m selling it all now. Better to cut my losses and buy something else. Maybe I can recoup some of my money.”
With that, Brother Li took back his phone and began frantically selling his shares.
Lin Xian could only sigh.
Chasing highs and dumping lows—Brother Li truly embodied the “leek” mindset.