Chapter 56

Zachary had been talking and laughing while he ate lunch with his colleagues, but he immediately looked pained when he heard the news. His colleagues all looked at him sympathetically. "That's terrible! He hasn't even been at work for half a month and he's already got half a year's pay deducted!" "Some people are born into money while others are born to be slaves. That's fate, I guess!" "Capitalism is the ultimate evil!" Zachary's workload was reduced that day because of the reduction in his pay. Before he got off work, Charles, who was his direct superior as the manager of the business department, called him over to his office. He looked sympathetic as he said comfortingly, "Zachary, everyone makes mistakes at work. Just be careful in future! Don't take it to heart." "I'm alright, Mr. Wright!" Zachary laughed dryly. Charles nodded and said, "I'm glad to hear it. If things get difficult for you, just tell me! We're all colleagues, so I'll help you in any way I can." "Tha