**Chapter 6: The Hairline of a Fund Manager is Life…**
“I just spoke with Cindy. She’ll complete all the work handover with you by the end of this Friday. Today is Wednesday, so make sure you manage your time well. Although the assistant’s work is a bit trivial, it shouldn’t be too difficult for you.”
“Since you’ve positioned yourself as an industry researcher, your work focus will revolve around this.”
“Unlike public institutions, private companies don’t assign someone specifically to guide you. Most of the time, you’ll need to independently complete your investment research tasks, such as research and analysis reports on current affairs, hot sectors, or individual stocks. If you have questions, you can consult other colleagues in the investment research department, or as your direct supervisor, you can enjoy certain benefits, like asking me.”
“Of course, I’m not always available. If you encounter something you don’t understand, first think about how to solve it yourself, and only ask others if you really can’t figure it out. In our line of work, you must consciously train and develop your independent thinking and self-analysis skills.”
“Our company offers various free training courses, especially for newcomers like you. Remember to attend more of these, as they will help you get up to speed quickly. These are also part of the employee benefits.”
“In our company, there’s no such thing as menial work. Since you’re earning the salary of three people, you have to do the work of three people. Women work like men, and men work like beasts. There’s no division of labor based on gender. Although we have more men than women, this doesn’t mean female employees get special treatment. All benefits ultimately depend on your personal work ability, OK?”
“Also, remember to keep your phone on 24/7.”
Lin Siyi: “…” It sounds like the company’s gender imbalance has nothing to do with him. How did this guy master the skill of acting so nonchalant? No wonder he became a big boss at such a young age; learning to have thick skin is a must in the workplace!
Cheng Yixiu pushed his gold-rimmed glasses with his right hand, “That’s about all I have to say. Do you have any questions?”
Lin Siyi quickly waved her hands, “Nope, boss!”
“If there’s nothing else, you can go. Cindy is probably still waiting for you outside.”
Lin Siyi, wearing her high heels, had just reached her workstation when Cindy, who was waiting at her seat, called out, “Siyi, you’re just in time. We were just discussing where to hold your welcome party tonight.”
Lin Siyi: “Is it really that ceremonial? There’s no need to go to such expense.”
Cindy: “The company will reimburse the cost, so don’t worry. It’s a long-standing rule to enhance team cohesion and a sense of belonging. Every newcomer gets this, and the company also buys cakes to celebrate each colleague’s birthday. You can even bring your boyfriend along!”
Lin Siyi scratched her head, “Sorry, Cindy, I’m still single!”
“Oh, there’s nothing to be embarrassed about. Once you’re in Yiyang, you won’t have trouble finding a boyfriend. Before you came, no female colleague in the company was single for more than three months. Everyone’s more worried about hair loss than staying single!”
Lin Siyi: “…”
Cindy continued, “They say you can’t have both fish and bear’s paw, but poverty and being single can coexist. But that’s not the case in our company.”
Lin Siyi couldn’t help but remind her, “Cindy, your perspective is a bit off!”
Cindy was a bit confused, “What’s off?”
Lin Siyi: “Yiyang has more men than women, so female colleagues don’t have to worry about staying single, but aren’t there a lot of single male colleagues?”
“Oh, right, I must be getting forgetful from pregnancy! Sorry, I didn’t think of that just now…”
“By the way, Mr. Cheng mentioned that you’ll be in charge of the company’s new media platform. I used to manage it, and colleagues from the investment research department would write content for me to publish. But Mr. Cheng wants you to take over this part. You can start by looking at the previous content framework, mainly daily and weekly reviews. With time, you’ll get the hang of it.”
“I’ll send you all the documents, accounts, and passwords later. Make sure to receive them.”
“And please satisfy my curiosity, what’s your relationship with Mr. Cheng? I’ve never seen him so attentive to a newcomer!”
Lin Siyi, a bit embarrassed, said, “Just neighbors! I happened to help Mr. Cheng with a small favor, and since I was job hunting, he asked me to give it a try. There’s really nothing more to it.”
“Before I came, I heard Mr. Cheng fired over a dozen assistants. It was only because Mr. Gu couldn’t stand it anymore that he called me to help. I’m looking forward to witnessing you make history and create miracles!” Cindy said earnestly, patting Lin Siyi’s shoulder.
“Uh… Cindy, hearing you say that, I feel a lot of pressure!” Lin Siyi was speechless.
“Don’t stress too much. After all, Mr. Cheng personally recruited you. Since he already recognizes your ability, don’t underestimate yourself.”
“Besides, as a female subordinate, seeing a handsome boss like Mr. Cheng every day should be a blessing, right? It’s much better than having a greasy boss who styles his hairline into bangs!”
“Before I joined Yiyang, I thought programmers had the highest hairlines, but after entering this industry, I realized fund managers’ hairlines are the pinnacle of life!”
“Cough, cough, cough…” This was the second time today Lin Siyi wanted to hold her forehead, “Cindy, ‘pinnacle of life’ isn’t used like that.”
“I’m just speaking the truth. You don’t know, but recently the fund industry has started selecting funds based on the height of fund managers’ hairlines. I saw a hairline chart online, from junior to senior to immortal, hahaha… It’s killing me with laughter, but even if I die laughing, I can’t inherit my own estate!”
“But look at our Mr. Cheng, even though he’s over thirty, his thick and lush hair makes him stand out in the private equity world. Not to mention his stunning looks, solid abs, and long legs, he’s like a handsome oppa from a Korean drama.”
“Wait, Cindy, how do you know Mr. Cheng has abs?” Lin Siyi was puzzled.
Cindy, with a face full of longing, said, “During last year’s company team-building swimming competition, we all saw it clearly. I’m telling you, Mr. Cheng must work out regularly. Those V-lines are really tempting!”
Lin Siyi was speechless, “Cindy, does your husband know you’re drooling over another man’s looks?”
“Oh, we’ve been married for over ten years, we’re an old couple. It’s good enough that I don’t dislike him.”
“Your relationship seems pretty good. Look at your belly,” Lin Siyi teased, leaning in to listen for any movement.
Mentioning the little one in her belly, Cindy radiated maternal glow, “This little guy is quiet during the day but starts fussing at night.”
“When you give birth, let me know. I’ll get a gift for the baby. Even though you’re only guiding me for three days, you’re still my mentor!”
“You said it, so I won’t be polite!”
“No problem!”
While they were chatting enthusiastically, Yao Dong came over to tell Lin Siyi that there was a conference call with a listed company she needed to listen to and make a summary. Afterward, he’d help her see if there were any areas that needed modification.
“Okay, Senior.”
“Siyi, the boss told me to treat you as an intern in the investment research department. Of course, the work content for interns isn’t much different from regular employees. I’ll send you the recent research reports from our partner brokers later. Go through them and write a summary with your own thoughts.”
“Senior, is there a time limit for these reports?”
“You’re new, so take your time to get started. Just finish them in the next couple of days and hand them to me. I won’t assign you urgent tasks until you’re fully up to speed. There’s plenty of work waiting for you.”
“By the way, did Cindy mention the welcome party tonight? Our boss will be there too. He’s a man of taste, so the place he chooses won’t be low standard. Our company hasn’t held a welcome party in a long time. The last one was last year, and it was for a male colleague in the trading department.”
Yao Dong was very attentive, “Siyi, where do you live? I have a car, so if it’s inconvenient for you to commute, I can give you a ride.”
Lin Siyi pointed to Cheng Yixiu’s office.
Yao Dong was puzzled, “???”
“I live across from Mr. Cheng! He gave me a ride this morning.”
“Duang…” Yao Dong seemed to hear the sound of his heart breaking, his tone no longer his own, “The boss’s luxury residential area??? I didn’t expect you to be a bona fide rich and beautiful girl!!!”
“No, no, that apartment was left to me by my mom before she passed away. I’m just a struggling worker now!”
“Sorry, I didn’t mean to bring up something sad. But don’t be sad, if you want, my mom can be your mom from now on.”
Lin Siyi: “…Senior, your joke is unusually cold.”
The big guy from the Northeast, Yao Dong, scratched his head sheepishly, “Hehe, I’m the king of cold jokes in our investment research department.”