If Xiang Tianliang completely listened to Fei Long, then he wouldnt be Xiang Tianliang.

  Xiang Tianliang is not a slave, he wont do something that will get him burned. After thinking for a whole night, he made up his mind: unless absolutely necessary, he would never go to find Xie Na to apologize.

  Stillness governs movement, observe first then speak, especially when it comes to colleagues in the office.

  The old director did not come to work, and the two people closest to the old director, Director Zhang and Secretary Wang, also did not come to work.

  The air in the office today is clearly not quite right.

  Xiang Tianliang didnt dare take out the chestnuts from his bag, which were originally prepared to "please" everyone.

  Liu Zhengfeng arrived, carrying a bag and walking with an old mans gait. He rushed towards the bright light, smiled inexplicably, sat down, and immediately picked up a newspaper to cover his face.

  Xiang Tianliang doesnt have the qualifications for that, hes a newcomer, apart from finishing the sweeping, wiping and pouring water 15 minutes ahead of schedule, he also has to put on a smiling face to welcome people.

  In the government agency, Xiang Tianliang wasnt unprepared. His sisters husbands uncles wifes younger brother was an old hand who had mixed in the agency for over a decade and had once taught him a ten-character secret: diligent, strict, careful, accurate, clear, patient, thick-skinned, pretentious, flattering, and cunning. At the time, he spoke at length, and Xiang Tianliang still remembered the general idea, thinking it sounded reasonable. Rather than being like a headless fly or a blind man feeling an elephant, he might as well try following his advice.

  Diligence emphasizes hand diligence, foot diligence, mouth diligence and brain diligence. As a newcomer, he naturally takes the initiative to do rough, dirty and tiring work, such as cleaning the office, receiving and sending newspapers and letters, and fetching water. He also volunteers to run errands to other departments, pick up documents from brother units, and take on more responsibilities. Mouth diligence only means reporting to leaders frequently, not being a gossip. Brain diligence refers to thinking carefully before speaking or acting, and summarizing after completing tasks. In short, in a large office, one must never be idle, and even if there is no work, find something to do.

  Its all about emphasizing the problem with ones mouth, speaking little or not at all is a basic requirement. "Disaster comes from the mouth" is an old saying, especially important in organizations. Think carefully before speaking, say as little as possible, dont say what shouldnt be said even if youre beaten to death. Say what can be said with caution, speak more in front of leaders, less in front of colleagues, not necessarily speak in front of many people, think before speaking in front of specific individuals. Speak more about others good points and good deeds, dont speak about others shortcomings and bad things.

  Humility is actually low-key, just like the relationship between Xiang Tianliang and Yu Fuzhu, Director of the Bureau. One should strive not to become the center of others conversations and a burden on their minds. Xiang Tianliang understands this point relatively well. Anyway, you ask me, I wont admit that I came in through the back door. Ill just pretend to be an ordinary newcomer, down-to-earth, not showy, not competing for benefits. The top priority is to first work hard to secure my own position.

  Thats right, its about learning to observe peoples expressions and master their strengths and weaknesses. Whether its for leaders or colleagues, only by understanding them accurately can you cater to their preferences. For female colleagues, you need to praise their beauty and youth, while for male colleagues, you need to compliment their cleverness and capabilities. Just like Old Liu over there, who has spent most of his life in the government agency but is still just a humble director-level clerk. He must be feeling very suppressed, with a belly full of complaints that he cant vent anywhere. Sometimes, inviting him out for half a jin of old wine will make him appreciate your kindness.

  Its better to be clear, meaning being clear by oneself. In the organization, there are many people who are deceitful and fight against each other with ulterior motives. Unless absolutely necessary, one must not get entangled in others struggles or make enemies within the organization. Even if it means giving up ones own interests, one cannot become a target for others. Just like this time, Director Yu assigned us that so-called "glorious task", since we cant push it away, then drag it out as long as possible, and delay it for as long as we can.

  Endure, endurance is the first thing to do in all matters. Water flows without competing for priority. In adversity, one must endure; when things are going smoothly, one must also learn to endure. Even if being beaten and scolded, one must hold back their breath and let others not find a reason to strike. For example, when Director Yu orders you to investigate your colleagues, first of all, you must be able to withstand the pressure from Director Yu.

  Thick, face skin must be thick, mainly in two aspects. One is to ask without shame, when encountering problems at work, one should be good at reporting and asking for advice, not only cant pretend to understand but also need to pretend not to understand. On the other hand, its about self-criticism, in front of leaders and colleagues, sometimes you must have the skill of excessive modesty, not afraid to lose face, even if its someone elses fault, sometimes you have to admit it yourself.

  Playing dumb is related to being humble, tolerant and thick-skinned. You have to pretend to be stupid in front of your leader, and even more so in front of your colleagues. When your colleagues are no longer on guard against you, it means that your skills have been perfected.

  In the workplace, one must learn to flatter and be good at flattering colleagues, and even more so when it comes to leaders. A smiling face is not punched, and leaders are not tired of sycophants. Flattery should not only be frequent but also subtle and timely, hitting the right spot without being too obvious.

  Opportunity, not the machine of an organization, but the opportunity of a moment, the secret to human success is grasping the fleeting opportunity, when the opportunity arises, there can be no hesitation, must take action without regard for oneself. The seemingly stagnant pool of an organization is actually full of opportunities flying everywhere, it just depends on whether you can see, recognize and seize them. Why do we say that ninety-nine percent of failures are not worthy of sympathy? Its because they didnt grasp the opportunity, while the other one percent of failures only failed because they grasped the wrong opportunity.

  The clock pointed to 8:15, and there was no sign of other colleagues. Even Liu Zhengfeng couldnt sit still. He put down the newspaper, first looking at the direction of the door, then glancing at Xiang Tianliang opposite him, as if seeking an answer from his face.

  Finally, someone arrived, two female colleagues from the office, Ye Nan and Li Yajuan.

  The two of them just nodded towards Xiang Tianliang and Liu Zhengfeng without a hint of a smile, and silently walked to their own seats.

  The directors office was stolen, could it be one of them who did it? Xiang Tianliang asked himself in his heart.

  Ye Nan is usually very enthusiastic, at the age of 27 or 28, showing a youthful charm, with a sweet smile. When Tian Liang sees her smiling, its like feeling the hot June snow.

  Li Yajuan was around forty years old, with a cold face that made her seem aloof and proud. She usually spoke without smiling, but her facial features were even more beautiful than Ye Nans. Unfortunately, her figure was a bit plump, especially the two points on top and the two pieces at the back bottom, which were quite prominent.

  At this time, a thin figure appeared at the office door, interrupting Xiangyangs daydream.

  Its Chen Dabao.

  "Director Gao wants you to go see him right away, its urgent."