Male gods start with attribute point allocation

Chapter 26: Man proposes, God disposes!

The two met at the mountaintop.

Lin Wei looked at Chen Mo, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.

"If I had known you were going hiking, I would have invited you to come with me."

Lin Wei wiped the sweat from her forehead and said with a smile, "Hiking alone is quiet, but it's nice to have someone to talk to."

"It was just a spur-of-the-moment decision."

Chen Mo explained with a smile, "I came back from camping yesterday and was in a good mood, so I wanted to challenge myself and see how long it would take me to climb up now."

"How was it? Much easier than last time, right?"

"really."

Chen Mo nodded and said, "Last time it took me almost five hours to climb and I was exhausted. This time it only took me less than four hours, and I used up much less energy."

"It seems you've been training well lately."

Lin Wei walked to the glass platform, held onto the railing, and gazed at the distant scenery.

Seeing this, Chen Mo naturally walked over and stood beside her without any restraint.

A mountain breeze caresses the face, carrying the fresh scent of grass and trees; the expansive view is invigorating.

"This place is beautiful."

Lin Wei sighed softly, "I come here to climb once a month. Every time I stand here and look at the mountains and rivers below, I feel that all the troubles in life become insignificant."

"You seem to go hiking often?" Chen Mo asked casually.

"Yeah, I've liked it since college."

Lin Wei turned her head, looked at him, and smiled, "Back then, I climbed many mountains with the outdoor club."

The craziest time was when we climbed for three days straight, going from one mountain to another, and sleeping in tents on the mountain every night.

"Amazing," Chen Mo exclaimed sincerely.

When I was in college, I just stayed in my dorm playing video games!

"It's nothing really, I just enjoy the feeling of challenging myself."

As Lin Wei recalled the past, her eyes softened, and she said, "Moreover, in the mountains, you will meet all kinds of people and hear all kinds of stories."

Once, I met an old man in his sixties who climbed this mountain every week and had been doing so for ten years.

He said that hiking made him forget his age and feel young again.

"ten years……"

Chen Mo said with some emotion, "That requires a lot of perseverance."

"Yes, so compared to them, I'm nothing at all."

"I rarely go hiking."

Chen Mo continued, truthfully stating, "So for me, every mountain is a challenge."

"I can tell, you're really tired from climbing."

Lin Wei paused for a moment, then said with a smile, "Actually, there are many techniques for climbing mountains, such as breathing evenly, taking steady steps, and not rushing too fast at the beginning."

Also, when going uphill, lean forward and lower your center of gravity to save energy.

When descending the mountain, lean back slightly and bend your knees slightly to reduce the impact on your joints.

Chen listened attentively, nodding occasionally.

He didn't know these techniques beforehand; he was climbing entirely by brute force.

"Thanks for sharing, I'll try it next time," he said.

"Um."

The two chatted for a while about the fun they had while hiking, and the conversation gradually turned to work.

"How's the project progressing lately?" Lin Wei asked.

"It went fairly smoothly."

Chen Mo said, "We went to the property management company last week to connect with the data, and this week we started to refine the technical solution."

However, the challenges are considerable, as there are too many systems to integrate, and the interface standards are not uniform.

"I've reviewed the test case design, and it is indeed complex."

Lin Wei thought for a moment and said, "However, I have a suggestion, but I don't know if it's appropriate."

"you say."

"I think we can intervene in stress testing in advance."

Lin Wei said earnestly, "Once the smart community system goes online, the number of users will be considerable, and the data will be real-time."

If we wait until development is complete to conduct stress testing, and then try to fix problems after discovering them, it might be too late.

Chen Mo's eyes lit up.

This suggestion is indeed very valuable.

"You're right. I should have had Engineer Zhang and his team consider performance issues during the design phase and conduct stress simulations in advance."

"Yes, and there's also data security."

Lin Wei continued, "This kind of system involves a lot of homeowners' private information, so security must be in place."

I suggest that the company's security team get involved in advance to conduct a comprehensive security assessment.

"Good suggestion."

Chen Mo took out his phone and wrote down these two points in his notes: "I'll report to Minister Huang when I get back and request resources."

Lin Wei looked at him taking notes intently and suddenly smiled.

"What's wrong?" Chen Mo looked up, somewhat puzzled.

"It's nothing, I just feel like you've changed a lot lately."

Lin Wei said, "I'm more confident and more composed than before."

Chen Mo smiled but didn't say anything.

Lin Wei continued, "Do you know what? A lot of your colleagues at the company are talking about you behind your back."

"What are they talking about me about?"

"You seem like a completely different person."

Lin Wei blinked and teased, "You've become more attractive, more energetic, and have an indescribable charm."

Some say you seem like a different person, others say you might be in a relationship and your demeanor is different.

"..."

Chen Mo was somewhat amused and exasperated, and shrugged, saying, "It's not that exaggerated."

"real."

Lin Wei said seriously, "Especially your female colleagues, they all have a very high opinion of you. If this continues, there might actually be quite a few single girls who have a crush on you."

"Stop joking." Chen Mo shook his head.

In fact, he knew in his heart that these changes, in addition to the external changes brought about by the improvement of his attributes, were more importantly because he was about to be promoted and receive a raise, and enter middle management.

The workplace is not school; appearance plays a role, but it's not the only factor.

Look at those beautiful female celebrities, how many of them have spouses who are particularly handsome?

Most of them are men with power, resources, and the ability to improve their quality of life.

In the workplace, ability and status are the real attractions.

Lin Wei has taken the initiative to get closer to him and show him kindness on several occasions. Is there any connection between them?

Chen Mo thought so.

He also felt it was nothing wrong; people have to live, and being realistic is understandable. It's not like we're in an idol drama where we only want love and not bread.

The two stayed on the mountaintop for another half hour before deciding to descend.

This time, at Lin Wei's suggestion, the two chose to hike down instead of taking a car.

The descent is easier than the ascent, but it requires more skill.

Lin Wei walked ahead, occasionally turning back to remind Chen Mo to watch his step.

"Your knees will be under a lot of pressure when you go down the mountain, so walk slowly and don't rush," she said.

Following her advice, Chen Mo slowed down and made sure each step was firm.

Sure enough, the pressure on my knees was much less.

The two chatted as they descended the mountain, and before they knew it, they had reached the foot of the mountain.

Before parting ways by car, Lin Wei suggested again, "Chen Mo, next time we go hiking, we can go together so we have company."

"OK."

Chen Mo casually agreed, not taking it too seriously.

His current focus is on work and writing novels. He participates in social activities whenever possible, but he doesn't make a conscious effort to arrange them.

The two parted ways at the subway station and went home separately.

That evening, Chen Mo saw Lin Wei's post on WeChat Moments, a landscape photo taken at the mountaintop, but he wasn't in the photo.

I guess she was afraid of being misunderstood.

……

The following day, Monday.

Chen Mo arrived at the company early.

The project has been underway for over a week, and according to company procedures, he needs to organize the work progress and report to the deputy manager in charge.

Their deputy manager in charge of the technology department is named Shen Qingyue, a woman in her early thirties, two years younger than Chen Mo.

But her background is anything but ordinary.

Her father is the chairman of the company, and she herself graduated from a prestigious overseas university. After returning to China, she started from the bottom and worked her way up to the position of manager based on her abilities.

She's not just a pretty face; she's a true powerhouse.

The key point is that she's also beautiful.

She has a cool and aloof demeanor, is efficient in her work, and commands great respect within the company.

Ordinary employees like Chen Mo usually have no chance to speak directly with her.

However, this time, the "Smart Community Management System" is a pilot project for the company, and it was also a project that she proposed herself.

Therefore, Chen Mo, as the deputy leader of the project team, was qualified to give a report.

At 10 a.m., he took the organized documents, went up one more floor, and knocked on the door of Shen Qingyue's office.

"Please come in."

Pushing open the door, I saw Shen Qingyue sitting behind her desk reading documents.

Today she wore a dark gray business suit, her long hair was tied up in a bun, revealing her slender neck, and she wore light makeup. Her features were delicate and her temperament was outstanding.

Chen Mo withdrew his gaze and said politely, "Manager Shen, I am Chen Mo from Group Two of the Technology Department, the deputy leader of the 'Smart Community Management System' project. I'm here to report on the project's progress."

Shen Qingyue looked up at him and pointed to the chair opposite her.

"sit."

Her voice was cool, but not indifferent.

Chen Mo sat down, opened the folder, and began his report.

"The project started last Monday, and we have completed the requirements analysis and preliminary technical solution design. Last Wednesday, I went to the 'Yunjin Tianfu' property management company to connect with the data and obtain first-hand requirements."

Last Friday, the project team discussed the technical architecture internally and identified four main modules…

His report was well-organized, highlighted key points, and contained detailed data.

The whole process was smooth and natural, without any tension or exaggeration.

Shen Qingyue listened quietly, occasionally jotting down a few sentences in her notebook.

Her gaze frequently fell on Chen Mo's face, scrutinizing him while also showing a hint of curiosity.

She didn't have much of an impression of this employee before, but her performance this time was unexpectedly professional.

"...Therefore, we plan to complete the detailed design this weekend and enter the development phase next week."

The overall construction period is expected to be two months, two weeks ahead of schedule.

Chen Mo concluded.

"Um."

Shen Qingyue closed her notebook and nodded.

"The report was very clear."

She said, "When Minister Huang recommended you to be the deputy group leader, I had some doubts, but now it seems that your abilities are indeed quite good."

"Thank you, Manager Shen," Chen Mo said, neither humble nor arrogant.

"However, there are a few things to note."

Shen Qingyue changed the subject and said, "First of all, data security must be the top priority."

This system involves a significant amount of homeowner privacy; if a problem arises, the company's reputation will be severely damaged.

"Understood, I have already planned to have the security team involved in the assessment in advance."

Second, user experience.

Shen Qingyue continued, "No matter how advanced the technology is, it's a failure if it's inconvenient for users to use."

You need to think more from the user's perspective, especially for older people who aren't very tech-savvy.

"Okay, we will design a simple and easy-to-use interface and consider age-friendly features."

Third, progress control.

Shen Qingyue looked at Chen Mo with sharp eyes and said, "You said it will be completed in two months, then it must be completed in two months."

If you encounter any problems during this period, report them promptly and don't keep them to yourself. The company will provide resource support, but the prerequisite is that you take the initiative to communicate.

"Understood." Chen Mo nodded solemnly.

Shen Qingyue asked a few more detailed questions, which Chen Mo answered one by one.

Finally, she waved her hand with satisfaction.

"Okay, that's all for today. You did a good job. Keep it up."

"Thank you, Manager Shen. I'll head back now."

Chen Mo stood up and politely left the office.

He breathed a long sigh of relief the moment he closed the door.

It would be a lie to say I wasn't nervous when I was reporting to Shen Qingyue for the first time.

Fortunately, he held on and thought he did a pretty good job.

Chen Mo returned to his workstation and had just sat down when the internal phone rang.

It's Minister Huang.

"Chen Mo, come to my office."

"Okay, right away."

Chen Mo stood up and walked towards the leader's office again.

He pushed the door open and went in. Minister Huang was standing by the window, with his back to the door.

Hearing the voice, he turned around with a smile on his face.

"Chen Mo, sit down."

Chen Mo sat down, waiting for Minister Huang to speak.

"Manager Shen just called me."

Minister Huang got straight to the point: "She was very satisfied with your report, saying that you have a clear mind, consider things thoroughly, and are a promising talent."

Chen Mo was somewhat surprised, not expecting Shen Qingyue's feedback to reach Minister Huang so quickly.

"Thank you for your recognition, Minister Huang and Manager Shen," he said.

"This is the result of your own hard work."

Minister Huang walked behind his desk and sat down, looking at Chen Mo with a complicated expression. "However, Chen Mo, there's something I need to remind you of."

"Please speak."

"You're now the deputy project leader. With the project progressing smoothly, a promotion and raise are a sure thing."

Minister Huang paused, then lowered his voice and said, "But precisely because of this, we must be even more careful."

Chen Mo's heart skipped a beat: "What do you mean?"

"Manager Zhang from Group One, Manager Li from Group Two."

Minister Huang bluntly stated, "I've heard that the two of them are quite close in private, and they've been having meals together frequently lately."

"..."

Chen Mo remained silent for a few seconds.

Team Leader Li had previously tried to trip him up, but he had managed to deflect the attempts.

It now appears that the other party has not given up.

"Thank you for the reminder, Minister Huang. I will pay attention," Chen Mo said.

"Yes, some things are better left unsaid, so you don't end up getting caught in a trap before you realize it."

Minister Huang stood up, patted Chen Mo on the shoulder, and said with a smile, "This project is related to the company's next strategic plan. Manager Shen is personally overseeing it, and President Wang also attaches great importance to it."

If you do well, your future will be bright; but if you don't do well, or if someone sabotages you along the way...

He didn't finish his sentence, but his meaning was clear.

"I understand," Chen Mo replied.

"Okay, go ahead and get busy."

As Chen Mo walked out of Minister Huang's office, his feelings were somewhat complicated.

He truly understood the saying "the workplace is like a battlefield" today.

When you make progress, some people are happy for you, but others are jealous and may even want to bring you down.

And Minister Huang...

Chen Mo isn't stupid; no one will be kind to him for no reason.

He either wanted to cultivate her into his confidante, or he had other motives.

"Chen Mo."

Wang Qing habitually leaned closer and whispered, "What are you thinking about? You seem so lost in thought."

"It's nothing, I was just thinking about the project." Chen Mo shook his head.

"oh."

Wang Qing looked around and lowered her voice, saying, "I just saw Team Leader Li and Team Leader Wang go out together. I wonder what they were talking about."

"..."

Chen Mo felt a pang of anxiety, but remained outwardly calm.

"They're probably discussing work."

"Maybe."

Wang Qing pursed her lips and said, "But I don't think it's that simple. You offended Supervisor Zhang last time, and Team Leader Li has been quite critical of you lately. You'd better be careful."

"..." Chen Mo.

In the afternoon, the project team held its meeting as usual.

Chen Mo conveyed Shen Qingyue's instructions to everyone and adjusted the work plan.

"Security assessments and stress tests should be conducted in advance, and user experience should also be a key consideration."

He said, "Engineer Zhang, these contents need to be included in the technical solution."

"Okay," Zhang nodded.

The meeting went smoothly, but Chen Mo could sense that the atmosphere was somewhat subtle.

After the meeting ended, Chen Mo sat in the conference room and thought for a long time.

Finally, he turned on his computer and began to devise a solution.

First, redundant time is set for key nodes, so that even if someone delays, it will not affect the overall progress.

Second, verify important information through multiple channels to avoid being misled by incorrect information.

Third, cultivate reserve personnel to ensure that there are replacements for every position.

Fourth, I need to increase the frequency of my reports to Manager Shen to maintain transparency and let senior management know the true situation of the project.

After writing this, Chen Mo felt a little more at ease.

there is always a solution to a problem.

I just need to do my best.

As the saying goes, "Man proposes, God disposes."

……