Chapter 3, Misunderstanding

In fact, she truly has no particular plans and wishes to continue with this job; however, no one is willing to believe her

Oh, well, if there isn't one, then you are just a homebody and delicate, a little girl with no great ambitions. Do you have a boyfriend? When are you planning to get married? What? You are almost twenty-nine and don't even have a boyfriend? ... Come on, let me introduce you to someone, I am really worried about you ...

Just as she hurriedly greeted everyone, quickly finished the routine review report, and picked up the meowing and clawing cat, Nao Nao, preparing to go home, Sister Zhou from the office called out to her: "Hey, Xiao Yang, wait a moment."

No one took it to heart, and everyone returned to their own homes

The incident occurred during the spring outing organized by the senior volunteers of the "Hand in Hand" volunteer organization.

Nao Nao has a phobia of enclosed spaces, frantically scratching at the door and emitting various roars. Yang Xuan signed and closed the door, holding a large plant that blocked her view. Amidst the vibrant flowers, she sneezed and slowly called out, "Please do not rush, I will attend to your bathing and changing right away."

However, on that very night, while Team Leader Yang was engaged in a fierce battle with the stubborn cat over the matter of taking a bath, someone suddenly knocked on the door. She grabbed the neck of the unyielding cat, which was clinging to the carpet, threw it into the bathroom, locked the door, and opened the door against the backdrop of a piercing cat's cry.

The young man's smile twitched slightly: "Miss Yang is truly amusing, of course no one buys flowers for themselves, this is a gift from Mr. Li to you"

Fortunately, Yang Xuan can eat enough for the whole family by himself. In the past, there were some savings, and he had a small house to live in without having to pay rent. This money is barely enough to get by.

However, this exclamation must be made discreetly, as one cannot elaborate too much; otherwise, someone might recommend her to become a nun at the Jiansi Temple. It is said that the requirements are: "a graduate degree or higher, no specific major required, a height of at least 1.6 meters, good-looking features, and strong communication skills," with a monthly salary of 8,000, additional allowances for preaching outside, and no restrictions on marriage and childbirth.

On that day, the project she led was to provide educational support at a migrant workers' elementary school. Every Tuesday afternoon, without fail, from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM, the volunteers would tutor the children for one hour, after which the children could choose to either learn arts or participate in sports activities. Yang Xuan spent half a day running around with a group of children on the rudimentary playground, returning drenched in sweat, even Nao Nao sniffed at her pant leg and disdainfully walked away.

Sister Zhou adjusted her glasses and asked, "Do you know Baixing Company... a person with the surname Zhao?"

Yang Xuan threw the flower onto the table in the living room, and after a while, he finally fished out a card that carried the scent of perfume. It was ostentatiously inscribed: "To the fleeting encounter of a stunning glance - Li"

At the entrance stood a florist, who looked at her, then glanced at the card in his hand, and asked: "Excuse me, is this Miss Yang... Yang Xuan?"

Unfortunately, for Miss Yang Xuan, who has firmly decided to pursue an atypical life and is as unyielding as mud that cannot stick to a wall, all of this is mere clouds. No matter how much you spit and rave, I remain steadfast and unmoved, feeding cats, browsing the internet, being a homebody, working in the same manner, and living a life of simplicity that is hard for modern urbanites to imagine. This is the only grand ambition nestled within her flat chest, akin to an airport.

The wall is adorned with photos of volunteers bearing the "Hand in Hand" volunteer organization logo, each person wearing a broad smile that uplifts the mood. Everyone has brought their own laptops, and the office desk displays the schedule of activities for the week. Nearby, various small souvenirs from activities and some handmade crafts created during volunteer gatherings are also displayed.

The entire morning was spent sending emails, drafting the schedule for the activities I was responsible for, and engaging in light-hearted conversations with everyone. In the afternoon, one person remained on duty while the others left the office together to attend to their respective projects

Yang Xuan was taken aback for two seconds, analyzing this line of Chinese characters that could not be understood when connected word by word.

"Then I don't know, you can go to..." The young man maintained a professional smile, but under Yang Xuan's increasingly confused and dazed expression, he couldn't help but stuff a bunch of flowers into her arms, saying, "Forget it, you might as well just sign here."

Thus, the misunderstood Supervisor Zhao, in his self-righteousness, inquired about Yang Xuan's phone number and home address, as well as his household registration status and marital status, and presented this information to his boss. He even secretly ordered a bouquet of flowers, which was sent to Yang Xuan's home in the name of Old Li. As a result, two weeks later, when the truth came to light, Li Boyong nearly stamped his feet in frustration—"A treacherous minister has deceived me!"

So why keep this person around? It would be better to expel him immediately and let him seek other opportunities, contributing to the entertainment headlines that the general public enjoys.

Your flowers, " the young man wore a smile akin to that of a professional matchmaker, " please sign for them.

A fleeting glance? She thought for a moment and understood—oh, so that means unfamiliar.

Supervisor Zhao quickly formulated an equation in his mind: The boss is inquiring about a single young woman = A single middle-aged man is inquiring about a single young woman = The single middle-aged man is very interested in this young woman = The single middle-aged man—his boss Li Boyong is infatuated!

The truth of the matter is as follows: Li Boyong did not clarify the situation, and his diligent employee Zhao Xuan, who was dedicated to alleviating the boss's worries, took it upon himself to speculate. He initially thought that someone named "Yang Xuan" was likely a man and assumed there was some personal conflict with the boss. However, upon making an inquiry, he was taken aback to discover that it was, in fact, a single young woman, which turned out to be quite a sensational revelation

Well... Life is always colorful because of the many different landscapes it offers

The Hand-in-Hand office is always recruiting, as many people see it as a stepping stone or merely come for an internship. Only Yang Xuan is different; no one knows her intentions. When asked, she always manages to deflect the question or inadvertently steer the conversation off-topic.

As time passed, Yang Xuan himself felt that he was somewhat abnormal, as if his thoughts were not on the same wavelength as others. He could only lament that this is an era that cannot accommodate hermits

Ah, right. Yang Xuan looked at the young man holding a large bouquet of flowers in confusion

Yang Xuan and Nao Nao looked up at her together

Yang Xuan was taken aback for two seconds: "Is this a mistake? I have never bought flowers."

The event will conclude at 4:30 PM, after which the volunteers will be dismissed. They will then return to the office to write a review, bring their personal belongings, and take turns carrying the mascot, Nao Nao, before heading home.

Yang Xuan thought for a moment, feeling it was somewhat familiar, but he couldn't recall where he had heard it before, so he shook his head. Sister Zhou displayed a look of suspicion: "Oh... oh, really? Just now, someone called the office looking for you. I told him you were out, and he asked for your contact information. Perhaps he was trying to sell something; just ignore him. By the way, this month is our spring quarter volunteer gathering. You take charge of it. A group of young people can go anywhere for fun. Later, send the schedule and budget to my email, and prepare a few backups for when the headquarters approves."

Yang Xuan couldn't help but laugh upon hearing this, as he loved doing such things the most, and immediately agreed, saying, "No problem"

Baixing Company

Thus, she indifferently stuffed the note into the nearby trash can, concluding: "Isn't this just a case of being overly full and idle—come here, let me tell you, if you dare to bite my towel, I will turn you into a towel!"

She does not have to wear professional attire or high heels; in the office, everyone is even provided with a pair of plush slippers. The entire environment prioritizes comfort, with many plants and distinct colors, resembling a large communal dormitory. Freshly squeezed juice is always available in the juicer, and they also have a mixed-breed cat named Nao Nao, which plays freely in the office during the day and is taken home in turns for care after work.

Team leader Yang Xuan's daily life is as follows: he wakes up at 8:00 in the morning, washes up somewhat, and after twenty minutes, he tidies himself up and heads out. He grabs a bite to eat at a breakfast stall downstairs, takes the subway for two stops, and arrives at the office by 9:00 to start his day of work

Meowwwwwwwwwww

"What Mr. Li?" Team Leader Yang still cannot find his way.

Such a job, if it is not in a large city like Huzhou and offers a monthly salary of just over 2,000, while also requiring "proficiency in both Chinese and English, and no allergies to small animals," would likely lead to fierce competition among applicants

Others first asked, as a young person at the prime age for pursuing a career, do you not have any plans or intentions for your future?

The location is Huzhou Century Park