Chapter 54: The Warmth and Coldness of Human Relationships

3:00 PM.

Sunlight projected in from outside the glass curtain wall on the west side.

Quite a few colleagues poured a cup of steaming coffee and began their daily "slacking off."

The entire office area appeared quiet and warm.

A new message suddenly appeared in the Technical Department's work group.

[Director-Chen Yunteng: "@Back-end Development-Tang Song, resigning from the company today. Thank you for your efforts over the past few months."]

At first, only a few people saw it.

Soon, the entire Technical Department office area became noisy.

"Tang Song is resigning!?"

"What's going on!? Didn't he just pass his probation not long ago? Why is he resigning?"

"Tang Song, have you found a new place?"

"Could it be that the company is getting financing and wants to take action against our Technical Department?"

"Are there layoffs? Don't scare me, my wife just lost her job!"

Tang Song's resignation news came too suddenly, it could be said there was no warning at all.

It instantly ignited this ordinary Tuesday afternoon.

Some people cared about his situation, some were afraid of being affected, and of course, some were gloating.

Just then, Director Chen Yunteng, with sparse hair, walked out of his office.

Everyone immediately shut their mouths and looked at their computer screens without squinting.

Chen Yunteng's gaze swept over Tang Song's direction, and his tone was flat: "Zhaoyang, you first do the work handover with Tang Song. After the May Day holiday, a new colleague will join, and then you can transfer the project to him."

"Okay, Director Chen." Wang Zhaoyang hurriedly agreed.

Chen Yunteng nodded slightly and turned to leave directly.

Colleagues looked at each other instantly, all sensing that something was wrong.

Although Director Chen didn't say anything excessive, one could tell from his attitude and behavior that Tang Song must have offended him.

When a normal colleague resigned, Director Chen, as the director, would take the initiative to organize a dinner or have a drink after work.

But this time, it appeared exceptionally indifferent, just simply arranging the handover.

For a time, the entire office area became very quiet, and no one dared to talk about this matter anymore.

"Ding-dong—" A message was received in the department's large group again.

[Director-Chen Yunteng: "Everyone focus on your own work and don't let your imagination run wild. The company is in a period of rapid development, and structural adjustments for major departments have already begun. The Technical Support Department will announce the specific plan after the May Day holiday. It is a very good opportunity for everyone, come on!"]

After a while, colleagues replied one after another.

[Development-Du Shaokai: "Received! Come on!"]

[Front-end-Zhao Yue: "Received! (#ComeOn)"]

[Front-end-Hu Mingli: "Received!"]

This could be considered a reassurance for everyone. The company definitely wouldn't have any layoff measures, and quite a few people let out a sigh of relief.

Jinxiu Trading was a big company, and the benefits were quite good.

Many people had worked in the company for several years and had already entered their comfort zones, very worried about being laid off.

Scanning the messages in the group, Tang Song exited the group chat directly.

Then he exited all other work group chats.

On WeChat, colleagues with good relationships asked him from time to time why he resigned.

Tang Song didn't go into detail about the conflict with Du Shaokai, just briefly mentioned the salary cut and layoffs.

Before getting off work, HR Liu Huihui walked over.

Tang Song handed over all office supplies such as the company access card, laptop, and mouse, and signed to confirm.

The resignation process was fully completed.

He opened his backpack and packed all his personal items such as his water cup, tissues, snacks, and charger.

Looking at the empty desk, he felt a bit lost, but of course, more of it was ambition for the future.

"Little Song, let's find a place to get together." Guo Peng patted him on the shoulder, sighing: "I really hate to see you go. You're a good person and have good technology. If you leave, no one will help me watch the server when I take leave in the future."

Tang Song smiled at Brother Guo and stood up: "Comrades, thank you for your support all along. I'll treat everyone to a meal at Lanting Teppanyaki Buffet. Those who want to go, sign up now."

Hu Mingli hurriedly spoke: "Are you resigning or getting rich? The 299/person buffet is too extravagant. I say let's go to the Northeast restaurant next door and have a stew, it'll be lively."

Guo Peng also followed: "Don't be stubborn, kid. You just bought a car and resigned, are you not going to live anymore?"

Tang Song shook his head and smiled: "There will be fewer opportunities to meet after resigning, so it's only right to treat everyone to a good meal. Don't worry, I still have this bit of money."

"That, I'm not feeling well today, so I won't go." A colleague suddenly spoke up.

"I have an appointment with my wife to take the kids shopping, so I can't go either."

"I'm losing weight recently, you guys go. Little Song, I'll find you for a drink alone another day."

Others also followed by offering various reasons, refusing to participate in the dinner.

Zhao Yue hesitated for a long while, looking apologetic: "Brother Song, I have a few bugs to fix here. If I can finish them before 7 o'clock, I'll go join you. But I feel it's unlikely. You guys eat well and drink well, take more photos and send them to the group, let me satisfy my cravings virtually."

Her impression of Tang Song had just turned around. She had originally thought about developing it further, but didn't expect him to resign and offend Director Chen.

Although she felt it was a pity, she still made the most correct choice.

Tang Song scanned the circle and found that most colleagues were dodging his gaze.

He could guess the reason in his heart.

The Technical Department's resignation dinner had always been organized by Chen Yunteng. This time he didn't open his mouth, which clearly meant he had a big opinion of Tang Song.

Now was a critical node for the Technical Department's structural adjustment, and everyone had a chance for promotion.

If they were noticed by Chen Yunteng because of this matter, they might lose this precious opportunity.

Everyone was ultimately just a colleague relationship, and Tang Song had already resigned, so they weren't willing to take the risk.

The warmth and coldness of human relationships, nothing more than this.

Tang Song pursed his lips and smiled indifferently: "It doesn't matter. Those who are busy, continue to be busy. Colleagues who are going, get ready to set off."

Guo Peng closed his computer directly and stood up: "Let's go, let's go. I've always wanted to eat at Lanting Teppanyaki Buffet, today I can finally get my wish."

"I'm going too. I haven't sat in your Wuling Hongguang yet. We don't live far, it's just right to hitch a ride back." Hu Mingli picked up her bag and waved at him.

Of the 16 people in the Technical Support Department, only these two ended up going, and the atmosphere was a bit awkward for a while.

Du Shaokai waved his arm and said happily: "Old Song, don't forget to come back and see us when you have time! I'll miss you."

Wang Zhaoyang next to him scratched his head, stood up somewhat embarrassedly, and helped Tang Song take his lumbar support: "Tang Song, I'll see you off, and help you carry some things by the way."

He and Tang Song were colleagues who joined in the same batch, and their ages were about the same, so their relationship had always been very good.

Now that he was resigning, even if he didn't attend the dinner, he couldn't even see him off, and he felt a bit bad in his heart.

Hu Mingli patted Zhao Yue on the shoulder: "Little Yue, aren't you going to see him off? He didn't help you any less than others."

Looking at Hu Mingli, then looking at Tang Song.

Zhao Yue bit her lip, stood up and said: "Then I'll go see him off too. I'll come back and fix the bugs later." ===== CHAPTER 56 =====