Chapter 1, Zhang Jingzhi

"This is not a bill of exchange from our location; you need to send it to the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China." Zhang Jingzhi casually handed it out again

"The head of the business bureau is not handsome enough," said Zhang Jing.

Ah? Zhang Jing raised her head and saw the "Business Bureau" looking at her with a concerned expression. The "Business Bureau" did not hold her wandering thoughts against her and patiently repeated what they had said.

The stature of that power bureau official is somewhat lacking; when I am with him, I can't even wear high heels!" Zhang Jingzhi added.

After a long pause, Zhang Jingzhi reluctantly muttered, "How did that little yellow-haired girl transform into a beauty?"

As I was grumbling, the phone connected

"What is the matter?" Zhang Jing asked with a smile

After struggling with her thoughts for an entire afternoon, Zhang Jingzhi finally decided to continue straddling both boats for the time being. However, she chose to postpone the meeting with the Electric Power Bureau for tonight. Stepping out from behind the counter, she avoided her colleagues and made a phone call in a corner of the hall, trying to boost her own confidence, "Don't be nervous, don't be nervous, telling a little lie is not a big deal, just pretend it's a real overtime work!"

After getting out of the car at the entrance of the courtyard, Zhang Jing gently said to "the Commercial Bureau": "Thank you for bringing me back, you may go now"

Upon reflection, it is not feasible; what if I am exposed? This city is too small. Last weekend, while shopping, I unexpectedly ran into an elementary school classmate four times: once on the street, once in the mall, once in a restaurant, and the most awkward encounter was in the restroom. The most frustrating part was that I had forgotten their name! I could only nod insincerely, smile, and awkwardly exchange a few words of nostalgia, then we both lamented the passage of time. By the time we met in the restroom, even that sister felt there was simply nothing to say. She asked Zhang Jing, "Are you also going to the restroom?" I could only nod insincerely, smile, and awkwardly exchange a few words of nostalgia, then we both lamented the passage of time. By the time we met in the restroom, even that sister felt there was simply nothing to say. She asked Zhang Jing, "Are you also going to the restroom?"

The man walked away muttering to himself, and Zhang Jingzhi gave him a white-eyed glance, softly saying, "What a fool, he can't even distinguish between a bank and something else"

"What use is it for a man to look so good? Are you going to eat his good looks or chew on them?" the old lady said

Zhang Jingzhi looked up and felt that this person seemed somewhat familiar. Just at that moment, the "Business Bureau" came over to settle the accounts. Upon seeing Zhang Jingzhi and a tall man staring at each other in a daze, they were unsure of what had happened and hurriedly asked, "What happened? What happened?"

Which man should she go to dinner with tonight? This question has troubled her for an entire afternoon. Should she perhaps try to manage both? First, she could inform the "Electricity Bureau" that she is working overtime tonight, then meet with the "Business Bureau," and afterward go to dinner with the "Electricity Bureau"?

"Isn't this a bank? Why aren't you accepting it?" the man asked.

Throughout the entire dinner, Zhang Jing was preoccupied with thoughts of how to return to the office later to "work overtime". She hardly paid any attention to what the "Commercial Bureau" had said, and her mind was completely absent from the person sitting across from her from the "Commercial Bureau".

In the gentle breeze, Zhang Jingzhi stood at the entrance of the office and dialed the number for the "Electricity Bureau"

"It's nothing, I accidentally bumped into you," Zhang Jing resumed her soft-spoken tone, "Let's go." She pulled the "Commercial Bureau" and walked outside. Just as they were nearing the door, she couldn't help but glance back one more time; the man was still standing there, looking at her, and surprisingly, there was a smile on his face.

Damn! She cursed softly, and when she looked up, she noticed a strange man sitting on the nearby bench, staring at her in surprise. Only then did she realize that her voice had been a bit loud. Her face flushed, and she quickly lowered her head and returned to the counter.

At five minutes to five in the afternoon, Zhang Jing sat idly at her desk, her right hand unconsciously clicking the mouse.

The old man said, "A man who is over 1.7 meters tall is not considered short."

Zhang Jing shook her head and quickly brought her thoughts back to the question of whom to have dinner with that evening

It is not advisable; a girl is too dangerous. I will come to pick you up, just give me a call when the time comes

Hello, this is Zhang Jingzhi. I have to work overtime tonight, so I won't be able to have dinner together. Zhang Jingzhi strained her voice, trying to make it sound sweet and gentle.

After hanging up the phone, Zhang Jing was so angry that she felt like slapping herself

The "Business Bureau" finally could not resist Zhang Jingzhi and got into the car and left

Oh my! Zhang Jing was groaning in her heart, he is going to take me home again. My home is in the north of the street, and my workplace is on South Street. He will take me back, and then I will sneak back by myself. Am I not being ridiculous!

Zhang Jingzhi chuckled, "Puhchi!" and caught a glimpse of the director entering from outside, quickly putting on a serious face.

What do you mean by me going to the restroom? Who can only eat without excreting? Zhang Jing thought to herself, of course, such words could not be spoken aloud, so she could only wear an awkward smile on her face and nod slightly, saying "mm".

Zhang Jing, suppressing her impatience, forced a smile and said: "This remittance is from the Industrial and Commercial Bank; you just need to turn right when you go out."

Still troubled about who to have dinner with tonight, she was called back by a voice saying "Comrade!" Looking up, ha! She was startled; outside the glass, a middle-aged man was pressing his face against the glass, trying to look at her, his face somewhat distorted by the pressure of the glass.

Zhang Jingzhi suddenly understood that she could not blame herself for having no ideas; it was inherited from her parents

Thus, the reality was laid out before them, and two unappealing options were presented. Zhang Jingzhi returned home to discuss with her parents, seeking their opinions. After explaining the situation, she asked her parents: "Which one is better?"

Then I will pick you up in the evening, and then we will go out to eat

The elderly couple looked at each other for a long time, yet neither of them spoke a word

Zhang Jingzhi kicked the leg of the table in frustration, using a bit too much force, which made her wince in pain. As she got up and walked outside, she was so focused on looking at her feet that she collided head-on with a person coming towards her. "Damn!" Zhang Jingzhi blurted out a curse.

"Let me take you home a bit earlier, you should rest early if you are tired," the considerate official from the Business Bureau said as he stood up to settle the bill

"Hand over this bill of exchange!" said the man outside as he handed over a bill of exchange.

"You go in first, I will wait for you to enter before I leave," said the Business Bureau.

No, you should get in the car first, I will watch you leave said Zhang Jing with a smile

Xiao Wang at the opposite table poked his head out from behind the monitor and said with a smile: "Sister, even if you are upset, don't take it out on others. Be careful, or the director might catch you! Your bonus will be gone. So, what do you think? Is there still a conflict? Which useless option did you choose?"

The person just said "I'm sorry," and upon hearing Zhang Jingzhi's exclamation of "Damn," they were taken aback and stared directly at Zhang Jingzhi.

As soon as Zhang Jing entered the house, she began rummaging through boxes to find her elementary school graduation photo. After searching for a long time, she finally found a classmate and let out a loud "Ah!" which startled her elderly mother, who rushed out of the kitchen with a knife in hand. Upon seeing her daughter staring blankly at the table, the mother repeatedly asked, "What happened? What happened?"

These two men were both introduced to me by colleagues as potential boyfriends. The first one was from the Business Bureau; we met a few times but I didn't feel much. He wasn't unattractive, but I wouldn't say he was good-looking either. He was just a bit of a waste, like a piece of chicken rib—there's nothing to eat, but throwing it away feels like a waste. Later, another colleague introduced me to someone from the Electric Power Bureau. Logically, I shouldn't have gone to meet him since I hadn't said goodbye to the previous one yet. However, Zhang Jingzhi thought that blind dates were like lottery tickets—who knows if this one might be a winner? So, I went to meet him, and I regretted it afterward; he turned out to be just another chicken rib!

"It's alright, I will wait for you to be ready," said the voice on the other end of the phone, understanding and considerate.

Zhang Jing turned around in a daze, and just as she was about to step out, she suddenly remembered that this man was the one she had heard making a phone call in the business hall that afternoon

Zhang Jing was so nervous that she stuttered while speaking, could it be revealed? Wouldn't that expose the truth? "Ah? No, no need."

Zhang Jingzhi took a look and saw that it clearly stated "payment to be made by the Industrial and Commercial Bank". This person just walked into the bank and delivered this.

"Hello, I have finished work," said Zhang Jing...

Xiao Wang's smile immediately turned into a bitter expression as he said: "Damn it, a bag costs 8,000. What she wants is not a bag! She wants me to sell myself!"

Ah? No need, no need to wait for me, let's eat another day. I will be working overtime and will get off quite late.

"What happened? You seem so low-spirited," the Business Bureau inquired with concern

Zhang Jingzhi watched the rear of the "Business Bureau" vehicle disappear around the corner and quickly hailed a taxi, saying, "Driver, take me to South Street!" Zhang Jingzhi instructed as she leaned back in the rear seat, feeling truly exhausted. It is not easy to play both sides! Who was it that said, playing both sides is a skillful endeavor!

"Get lost! Stop talking to me, someone will take care of you! Have you bought the bag your girlfriend wanted?" Zhang Jingzhi asked

Oh, it's nothing. There were quite a few matters at work today, and I am a bit tired," Zhang Jing explained