[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-urban-peerless-expert":3,"chapter-urban-peerless-expert-urban-peerless-expert-chapter-173":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Urban Peerless Expert",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1445879,1898,"Chapter 173 - 173 193 Being an Assistant is Not as Comfortable as Being a Security Guard _1","urban-peerless-expert-chapter-173",173,"\u003Cp>173: Chapter 193: Being an Assistant is Not as Comfortable as Being a Security Guard _1 173: Chapter 193: Being an Assistant is Not as Comfortable as Being a Security Guard _1 These four or five men hesitated for a moment before sitting down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Lin Chen handed out a pack of cigarettes to each of them and brought out good wine to share, everyone’s eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother, what do you want to ask about?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Lin Chen poured the wine, he asked, “I’ve returned home after being discharged from the army, and my family has kicked me out to work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I want to know about the welfare and treatment at the Pharmaceutical Factory, and if they are hiring any new workers…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking advantage of their softened hearts from the good cigarettes and wine, the men no longer held any wariness of Lin Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They began discussing the factory with him without prompting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The company’s treatment is good, but it’s not doing well in terms of operations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The factory was recently sold to the Pingjiang Chuhe Group, so we don’t know what will happen in the future and whether we can continue to work here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Didn’t the boss say that during the contract signing, there was a clause that no more than 30% of the employees can be laid-off?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even if it’s 30%, aren’t you afraid that you’re part of that 30%?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why should I be afraid?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was hired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if there are layoffs, it won’t affect me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Those people are in for a difficult time, but it’s hard to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They all have someone protecting them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen didn’t press for answers, he drank with everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a couple of drinks, they began discussing the future of the factory since it had a new owner; job security was their biggest concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Regarding worker positions, we’re currently full.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if there are layoffs, there will be vacancies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since you’re a veteran, you could try being a security guard; I heard they’re recruiting because some had left recently.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen’s eyes lit up: “That’s great!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, my home conditions are pretty good, and I don’t really want to work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, my family can’t stand me staying at home all day and keep nagging me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being a security guard would be much more relaxed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No wonder; half a month’s salary can’t even buy the cigarettes and wine you have.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, you don’t really need the money.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen laughed: “Big brother, can you help me put a word in?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sure, after dinner, I’ll take you to the Security Department.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Section Chief Li Linyuan likes to take small advantages, give him a few cartons of cigarettes, and looking at your physical condition, it shouldn’t be a problem.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here, let’s toast to that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing the meal, Lin Chen had a better understanding of the factory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His plan was to deeply infiltrate the Security Department, as they knew all the secrets in and out of the factory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After their meal, Lin Chen was taken to the Security Department where Li Linyuan was alone, eating braised duck while drinking wine and watching a TV drama in his office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen offered the good cigarettes and wine to Li Linyuan, whose eyes brightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The value of these drinks and cigarettes amounted to half his monthly salary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After asking a few simple questions, Li Linyuan laughed and said, “Fine, young man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’re not bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Come, have a drink.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen knew it was settled and sat down with Li Linyuan to drink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t deliberately flatter Li Linyuan but acted like the well-off young man he was, not caring about money and only working to appease his family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they chatted, Li Linyuan revealed he had also been a soldier before, making them closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a couple of drinks, not only was Lin Chen starting work the next day, but he also learned many secrets of the factory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Lin Chen returned to his hotel room, Chu Jiaxue knocked on his door, casually wearing a bathrobe and revealing her fair legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You smell like alcohol.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who were you drinking with?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen grinned, “I found myself a job.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Jiaxue was surprised, “What job?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen, wearing a bathrobe and drying his hair, sat down in front of Chu Jiaxue, “Pharmaceutical Factory Security Guard.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Jiaxue laughed, “You work fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just one meal, you managed to infiltrate the Pharmaceutical Factory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are you planning to investigate them as a security guard?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen nodded, “Yes, being an assistant isn’t as comfortable as being a security guard.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Jiaxue casually sat on Lin Chen’s bed, leaning against the headboard, “Did you find any information?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen replied, “There are big problems with sales department manager Xiao Jiancheng, as he often sells the factory’s products behind their back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several others, including equipment manager Liu Dahai and the head of logistics, also engage in corrupt practices involving factory equipment and company assets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This place is almost rotten to the core.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Jiaxue didn’t seem surprised, her expression relaxed: “Your decision was correct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, I met with the higher-ups of the Pharmaceutical Factory, and they spoke well but offered nothing concrete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They know less than you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In my opinion, the first priority is to replace the factory director.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, during the replacement process, we need a well-informed and capable candidate, otherwise, we will always be under their control.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen immediately understood and chuckled, “You just continue, we’re engaging in overt and covert actions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’ll take no more than a week for us to settle this for you.”\u003C\u002Fp>",933,"2026-06-06T01:51:32.142Z",1,"novelbin.me","a584d8a035810fd161564d8ce033a5f92f7a97128385bac536c0697c578f3a75","urban-peerless-expert-chapter-174","urban-peerless-expert-chapter-172",4071,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Furban-peerless-expert-cover.jpg"]