New Beginnings: Minh's First Day & Workplace Challenges

New Beginnings: Minh's First Day & Workplace Challenges

Author: FluentFiction.org May 3, 2026 Duration: 13:51
Fluent Fiction - Vietnamese: New Beginnings: Minh's First Day & Workplace Challenges
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
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Story Transcript:

Vi: Minh thở nhẹ khi bước vào công ty vào ngày đầu tiên làm việc.
En: Minh breathed lightly as he entered the company on his first day at work.

Vi: Anh mặc bộ vest xanh lịch sự, tay cầm cặp táp nhỏ gọn.
En: He wore a smart blue suit and carried a compact briefcase.

Vi: Mùa xuân rạng rỡ với nắng vàng nhẹ và gió hiu hiu qua cửa sổ lớn, chiếu sáng những giỏ cây xanh mát trên bàn làm việc.
En: The spring was bright with light golden sunshine and a gentle breeze through the large window, illuminating the fresh green plants on the desk.

Vi: "Chào Minh!
En: "Hello Minh!

Vi: Đến đúng giờ rồi đấy," Linh nói khi thấy Minh bước vào.
En: Right on time," Linh said when she saw Minh walk in.

Vi: Linh là đồng nghiệp giàu kinh nghiệm nhưng không giấu nổi chút lo lắng khi nhìn thấy sự nhiệt tình của Minh.
En: Linh was an experienced colleague but couldn't hide a bit of worry when she saw Minh's enthusiasm.

Vi: Cô cảm thấy một luồng cạnh tranh vô hình từ anh chàng mới này.
En: She felt an invisible sense of competition from this new guy.

Vi: Minh cười thân thiện, "Chào Linh!
En: Minh smiled friendly, "Hello Linh!

Vi: Xin chỉ bảo.
En: Please guide me."

Vi: "Linh không muốn Minh dễ dàng hòa nhập, nên cô nghĩ ra một kế hoạch nhỏ.
En: Not wanting Minh to easily fit in, Linh came up with a small plan.

Vi: "Anh nhớ nộp bản báo cáo mỗi tuần vào thứ Ba nhé," cô nói, dù biết rằng đó không phải là quy định đúng.
En: "Make sure to submit the report every week on Tuesday," she said, even though she knew that was not the correct rule.

Vi: Minh gật đầu, không nghi ngờ gì.
En: Minh nodded, doubting nothing.

Vi: Khi Minh chuẩn bị báo cáo đầu tiên, anh băn khoăn.
En: When Minh was preparing his first report, he was puzzled.

Vi: Linh vừa nói thứ Ba, nhưng cảm giác có gì đó không đúng.
En: Linh had just said Tuesday, but something felt off.

Vi: Minh quyết định hỏi quản lý dù phần nào lo lắng.
En: Minh decided to ask the manager despite being somewhat worried.

Vi: Sếp cười và bảo, "Không phải đâu Minh, báo cáo cần vào thứ Tư.
En: The boss laughed and said, "No, Minh, the report is needed on Wednesday."

Vi: "Minh nhận ra vấn đề và quyết định đối mặt với Linh một cách thẳng thắn nhưng chuyên nghiệp.
En: Minh realized the issue and decided to confront Linh in a straightforward yet professional manner.

Vi: "Linh, mình cảm ơn vì đã giúp đỡ, nhưng mình nghe sếp nói thứ Tư phải nộp báo cáo.
En: "Linh, thank you for helping, but I heard from the boss that the report is due on Wednesday.

Vi: Mình đang cố gắng làm tốt công việc.
En: I'm trying to do a good job."

Vi: "Linh thoáng đỏ mặt, rồi chợt nhận ra Minh không phải là đối thủ mà là đồng đội.
En: Linh blushed slightly, then realized that Minh was not a rival but a teammate.

Vi: "Mình xin lỗi, mình hiểu nhầm.
En: "I apologize, I misunderstood.

Vi: Thực ra, mình cũng mong muốn hợp tác với cậu.
En: Actually, I also look forward to collaborating with you."

Vi: "Sau đó, cả Minh và Linh cùng nhau làm việc, chia sẻ kinh nghiệm.
En: After that, both Minh and Linh worked together, sharing experiences.

Vi: Minh không chỉ gây ấn tượng với sếp mà còn tìm được sự đồng thuận với Linh.
En: Minh not only impressed the boss but also found an alliance with Linh.

Vi: Anh nhận...

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