Chapter 23: Adversity 逆境

You never know what will happen next.

你永远不知道接下来会发生什么。

Understanding the boss''s mindset and managing tasks accordingly will naturally earn the leader''s appreciation in the workplace. However, she has dedicated herself fully to her job, yet in the end, it didn''t lead to a successful outcome.

在职场中，能参透领导的心思办事，那么赢得领导赏识将是顺理成章的。然而她在工作中已尽心尽力，最终却也未能善终。

Because workplace wisdom goes beyond skills, it''s about understanding communication and excelling in one''s own role. Handling work relationships requires caution, and this is the key to continuous growth in one''s career.

因为职场智慧不止于技能，了解沟通和做好自己的本职工作。工作关系也需要谨慎处理，这才是事业之途不断成长的关键所在。

She was the assistant to the general manager - diligent, practical, and hardworking. She could flawlessly complete tasks assigned by her leader and readily take on additional responsibilities. She never hesitated to give a hand when needed.

她是总经理助理，勤奋踏实肯干又能吃苦，领导安排的事情她都能漂亮的完成，并且很多事情领导没有交待的事情她能举手之劳去做一下的，她也毫不犹豫地接手了。

For newcomers like Gu Xiang, who lacked established connections and experiences, success was a dream they eagerly pursued. They hoped for recognition and praise from superiors, paving the way for promotion and higher status. And be the one who appeared triumphant and full of confidence in the workplace.

对于顾湘这种职场初来乍到没什么根基的新人，很多都希望能尽快在工作中做出成绩，从而获得领导的赏识和认可，以便升职加薪、高人一等，凭自己的血汗和能力成为人上人。在职场中春风得意，挥斥方遒。

Thus, they often appeared overly enthusiastic at work. As a newcomer, Gu Xiang believed that doing more work was better, as she saw herself working for her future success.

所以往往在工作中会表现得过于积极，并且作为新人的她觉得只要自己有时间，多做一点没有什么不好，她不是为老板打工，她是为自己打工，现在的所作所为都只为铺就自己的锦绣前程。

However, their enthusiasm sometimes led to risks. Although it brought more recognition, it also carried more potential pitfalls. This was why experienced employees often stuck to their designated tasks and refrained from taking unnecessary risks. Not everyone was lazy, but many were just protecting t