mijobooks Chapter 21 Malice from Team Leader Li
Chapter 21 Malice from Team Leader Li
The project meeting this morning went more smoothly than expected.
After distributing the technical solutions he had prepared the night before to everyone, Chen Mo stood in front of the whiteboard and began to explain the overall architecture design.
According to the requirements document, the system is mainly divided into four modules: property management, security monitoring, smart home integration, and community services...
He used a marker to draw a framework diagram on the whiteboard, with clear lines and distinct layers.
In just ten minutes, Chen Mo had completed the assignment of the main tasks.
Each person has a clear division of labor and a clear timeline.
By 11 a.m., the preliminary plan had been finalized.
That's all for today.
Chen Mo closed his notebook and said, "Everyone, start the preliminary work according to your assigned tasks. We'll check on the progress again tomorrow."
"it is good."
The group gradually left.
As Chen Mo was packing his things, Minister Huang pushed open the door and walked in.
"Is the meeting over?" Minister Huang sat down opposite Chen Mo.
"Just finished."
Chen Mo handed over the meeting minutes and said, "These are the key points of today's discussion."
Minister Huang quickly glanced through it and nodded in satisfaction.
"Your thinking is clear and your division of labor is reasonable, but Chen Mo, there's something I need to remind you of."
His expression turned serious.
"Although this project is important, the relationships within the company are very complicated."
In this position, you might encounter some... resistance.
Chen Mo's heart skipped a beat, and he asked, "What does Minister Huang mean?"
"Team Leader Li."
Minister Huang spoke frankly.
"You used to be his subordinate, but now you've suddenly become the deputy project leader, on par with him in rank. He must be feeling uncomfortable about that."
He paused, then continued.
"Moreover, I heard that he had some opinions about this project in private, feeling that the removal of people from his group affected the work progress of the second group."
Chen Mo was silent for a few seconds, then said, "I understand, thank you for the reminder, Minister Huang."
"It's good that you know."
Minister Huang stood up and patted Chen Mo on the shoulder.
"This project is related to the company's next strategic move, and Vice President Wang is personally overseeing it."
If you do well, your promotion is a sure thing. If you don't do well...
He didn't finish his sentence, but his meaning was clear.
Chen Mo nodded solemnly and said, "I will do my best."
"Okay, go ahead and get busy."
Back at his workstation, Chen Mo had just sat down when Wang Qing came over.
"Team Leader Li came looking for you just now," she said in a low voice.
"Looking for me? What's up?"
"He didn't say anything, he just said you need to go to his office when you get back."
"Oh"
Chen Mo understood.
He got up and walked towards Team Leader Li's office, then knocked on the door.
"Come in."
Team Leader Li was looking at his computer when he saw Chen Mo come in and pointed to the chair opposite him.
"sit."
Chen Mo sat down, waiting for the other party to speak.
Team Leader Li took off his glasses, rubbed his temples, and looked very tired.
"Chen Mo, you're the deputy project leader now, you must be very busy."
Logically, I shouldn't be causing you trouble at this time, but...
He paused for a moment and then said, "The second group also has a lot of work to do recently. After you were transferred to the project team, someone has to take over your work."
"What does Team Leader Li mean?"
"How about this?"
Team Leader Li took out a folder and pushed it in front of Chen Mo.
"This is the maintenance work of the 'Customer Management System' that you were previously in charge of."
I originally wanted to find someone else to answer, but everyone is busy and there's no one available right now.
He smiled, but there was no warmth in his smile.
"Although you've joined the project team, you're still technically part of Group Two."
Could you... perhaps take on this maintenance work as well?
Chen Mo opened the folder.
It contains a dense array of requirement changes and technical issues, requiring at least a third of the work time to process.
If he takes on this job, it means he'll have to take care of both the project team's work and daily maintenance.
Not only is my energy scattered, but I also simply don't have enough time.
This is clearly a trap for him.
Chen Mo closed the folder and looked up at Team Leader Li.
"Team Leader Li, this maintenance work is quite demanding."
Chen Mo directly refused, saying, "I already feel like I don't have enough time to fully dedicate myself to this project. If I take on this as well, I'm afraid I won't be able to do either well."
Team Leader Li's smile faded slightly.
"Chen Mo, I know the project is important, but the work of Group Two can't be neglected either."
You came from Group Two, and now that you're capable, you can't just watch the work in your group go unattended, can you?
He spoke in a high-sounding manner, shifting all the blame onto Chen Mo.
It's as if his refusal to answer is seen as disregarding past relationships and being selfish.
Chen Mo sneered inwardly, but remained calm on the surface.
"Team Leader Li is right, the work of Team Two really cannot be delayed."
However, my main responsibility now is as the deputy project leader, and Minister Huang has clearly required me to devote myself wholeheartedly to the project.
If I get distracted by other work and it affects the project's progress, I cannot bear that responsibility.
As for the personnel to be selected for maintenance work…
Chen Mo thought for a moment and said, "I suggest that Wang Qing give it a try. She has good skills and has always wanted to get more involved in core business."
Moreover, she had previously worked with me on this system, so she was quite familiar with the code.
"..."
Team Leader Li was surprised by Chen Mo's response.
They neither directly refused nor refused, but instead passed the buck back and offered a solution.
He remained silent for a few seconds, and finally could only nod.
"Okay, I'll think about it."
"If there's nothing else, I'll go back and get busy." Chen Mo stood up.
Stepping out of the office, Chen Mo breathed a long sigh of relief.
Team Leader Li was testing his limits, to see if he would become arrogant and overconfident after becoming the deputy team leader.
Or they compromise because of lingering feelings for their ex.
Fortunately, he managed to stay calm.
[A workplace power struggle scenario has been detected, triggering a timed system task]
【Task Name: Courageous Perseverance】
[Task Content: Adhere to principles during project execution, withstand pressure from all parties, and ensure the project progresses as planned]
[Mission Rewards: IQ +1, EQ +2, Courage +200]
[Note: The courage of middle-aged people lies not only in embracing challenges, but also in upholding their bottom line and principles in complex environments.]
Looking at the system interface, Chen Mo became even more determined in his mind.
Back at her workstation, Wang Qing immediately gave her an inquiring look.
Chen Mo nodded to her and said softly, "It's alright."
……
In the afternoon, Chen Mo was busy and time flew by.
Before I knew it, it was time to leave work.
He saved the document and was about to shut down the computer when Lin Wei walked over.
"Team Leader Chen, you haven't left yet?"
"immediately."
Chen Mo smiled and asked, "What's wrong? Aren't you going to leave work?"
"I'm organizing test cases."
Lin Wei sat down in the empty seat next to him and said, "By the way, there's a technical issue I'd like to discuss with you."
She took her notebook out of her bag and opened it to a page.
Regarding the integration with the camera API, I found a point that was not clearly explained in the documentation provided by the manufacturer.
If the call is performed in the conventional manner, there is a risk of data loss.
Chen Mo leaned over to take a look and, based on his experience, proposed several solutions.
"I think the third option is the safest."
After listening, Lin Wei said, "Although it's a bit complicated to implement, it can completely avoid the problem."
"I agree."
Chen Mo nodded and said, "I'll talk to Engineer Zhang tomorrow and ask him to adjust it according to this approach."
"Um."
With the problem solved, Lin Wei closed her notebook.
But she didn't leave immediately. Instead, she looked at Chen Mo and suddenly asked, "Did Team Leader Li give you a hard time today?"
Chen Mo asked, somewhat surprised, "How did you know?"
"Wang Qing told me."
Lin smiled and said, "She said that Team Leader Li wanted you to take over the previous maintenance work, but you politely declined."
Chen Mo nodded, without denying it.
"You're right to insist."
Lin Wei said, "Your most important task now is to do a good job on the project."
If you get distracted by other things, you'll end up doing neither well, which will only give others ammunition against you.
Chen Mo looked at her, feeling a mix of emotions.
Although Lin Wei is not very old, her experience and maturity in the workplace are much higher than he expected.
"Thank you for reminding me," he said sincerely.
"You're welcome. I'll go back to work overtime now."
After Lin Wei finished speaking, she smiled and got up to leave.
"it is good."
Chen Mo turned off his computer, packed his things, and walked out of the company building. It was already completely dark.
The streetlights lit up one after another, making the city's night bustling and warm.
However, he didn't go straight home, but instead walked slowly along the street.
When Chen Mo got near the subway station, he saw that Zhong Yi had sent him another message.
Zhongyi: [Image]
Zhongyi: [I found a super delicious maocai (a type of Sichuan hot pot) place after get off work today.]
The picture shows a bowl of bright red maocai (a type of Sichuan hot pot), which looks incredibly appetizing.
Chen Mo smiled and replied: [Looks good, I'll give it a try sometime.]
He put away his phone and walked into the subway station.
There weren't many people in the carriage, so he found a seat and sat down.
As I closed my eyes to rest, the system interface unfolded before me again, and the system tasks were updated.
[Courageous Lifestyle Enthusiasts: 35%]
It's gone up another 5%!
Chen Mo's lips curled up slightly.
Back home, he cooked, ate, and cleaned the house as usual.
Then I sat on the sofa, opened "Ordinary World," and started reading.
When he saw the part where Tian Xiaoxia went to the coal mine to visit Sun Shaoping, a warm feeling welled up in his heart.
That kind of pure and sincere emotion is especially precious in today's restless era.
Chen Mo closed the book at 10:30, washed up, went to bed, and turned off the light.
Before he knew it, going to bed early had become a habit for him.