Chapter 004: Unexpected Joy

When it comes to fashion, Wang Daling is not just ten thousand or eight thousand miles away from the term; he is eighteen thousand miles away. A recently graduated impoverished student knows nothing about fashion. All he pursues is merely basic sustenance. To dress oneself fashionably, even without spending money, is something he cannot afford, even if all the items are second-hand market goods.

The girl smiled shyly, the dim lighting in the internet café made it hard to tell if she was blushing. "What do you want to talk to me about?" The girl appeared quite bashful and quickly fled as if escaping, leaving Wang Daling feeling a wave of disappointment. Indeed, he had come to the internet café to use the service, and she was merely the administrator here; there was no need to explain anything to her.

I didn't sleep well all night, tossing and turning in bed with excitement. If the neighbors heard me, they might think he is so "enduring".

Near the place where Wang Dalin lives, there is an internet café like this. In recent days, Wang Dalin has noticed that among the two network administrators serving in the VIP area, one has a rather charming demeanor, which happens to be the type that Wang Dalin particularly likes.

There is not much good weather in summer; the sun blazes fiercely. Wang Dalin glanced outside and dismissed the thought of going out for a walk. After having a snack, he set off for the internet café. In summer, the internet café is a great place; in larger internet cafés, the air conditioning is refreshing, and in those with even better conditions, there are also female attendants.

Hello!" Wang Daling shouted in a harsh tone. The person on the other end of the line seemed startled and asked softly, "Is this Mr. Wang?" "What is it?" Wang Daling was unwilling to waste a second. "Oh, I am from Fengshang Jian and Tushu Magazine. Congratulations, you have passed the recruitment interview. I am honored to inform you to come to work tomorrow morning...

The beautiful woman continued to smile: "You have made great progress; you can now confidently state your name." Wang Dalin's face flushed red, realizing that she must have been eavesdropping outside that day. The beautiful woman extended her hand: "Hello, welcome to 'Fashion Review.' My name is Lin Wen, and I am the assistant to the deputy editor-in-chief."

Once again arriving at the Qingsong Building, Wang Dalin felt a surge of pride as he observed the bustling crowd around him, thinking that in the future he would also be working in this building like them. It was a moment of overwhelming pride. As the saying goes, people from small places often lack grand ambitions, content with mere subsistence. Achieving the status of a white-collar worker is already a remarkable accomplishment.

Wang Dalin was filled with wild joy: "What did you say? You must be joking with me, right?" Wang Dalin even began to suspect that the other person was someone he knew, deliberately playing a trick on him. However, after some thought, it seemed that no acquaintances were aware of his interview at "Fashion Review," nor of the embarrassing situation he had encountered.

Unable to comprehend, as he pondered, dawn was approaching, and in a daze, Wang Dalin fell asleep

A series of electronic chimes sounded as the alarm on the mobile phone went off. Wang Daling sprang up like a carp leaping out of water, quickly washed up, styled his hair, and slung his briefcase over his shoulder before heading out.

The girl appeared to be quite young, with delicate features; however, perhaps due to fatigue, she had some dark circles under her eyes. Wang Dalin kept speculating about what kind of person she really was. Working as a network administrator does not earn much money, and for such a beautiful girl, why would she choose to be a network administrator instead of finding a wealthy partner to ensure a life free from financial worries?

After indulging in food and drink, at 1:00 PM, the network administrators began their shift change. The girl whom Wang Dalin liked started her shift, and he felt a surge of joy, quietly hiding behind the display screen to steal glances at her. The girl changed into her work uniform—a dark red vest—and walked back and forth in the VIP area with her hands clasped behind her back

Wang Dalin hurriedly went out to buy dozens of fashion magazines, including the latest three issues of "Fashion Review." He intended to find more, but only the most recent three issues were available on the market

Wang Daling felt a surge of joy: So she has been paying attention to me! The earlier gloom vanished in an instant, and he quickly shook his head, saying: "No, no, I just need to go to the restroom!" "You don't need to pull out your card to go to the restroom; just let me know next time, and I can keep an eye on it for you." Wang Daling nodded eagerly: "Alright, alright..."

Lost in thought, he did not pay attention to the movie on the screen. Unbeknownst to him, the younger female network administrator approached him. Wang Daling quickly shifted his gaze, just as a passionate scene appeared on the screen. When he turned around, the young woman happened to be standing right behind him. Seeing the image on the screen, Wang Daling's face flushed, and he hurriedly explained, "This is not an adult film..."

At noon, I called the network administrator and asked her to buy a lunch box for me. The thoughtful network administrator specifically asked, "Would you like a drink?" Wang Daling then took out five yuan again

Wang Dalin specifically returned to the VIP area, found his sister, the network administrator, and stammered, "I am leaving. I passed the interview and will attend the training class tomorrow. I need to go back and prepare well. I am sorry..." The girl smiled politely and said, "Goodbye." "... um, goodbye, goodbye!" Wang Dalin waved to her, feeling somewhat reluctant as he walked away.

Upon returning home, I studied it carefully. Wang Daling still possesses a bit of cleverness. He went through the magazine and believes he has somewhat "mastered" the fashion magazine.

There is a saying that the beauty of a woman's hands is far more important than that of her face. Wang Dalin lowered his head, secretly watching Lin Wen walk gracefully ahead, her hands swaying gently, pure and flawless, long and jade-like. He couldn't help but exclaim: "Fashion Review" truly has an abundance of beauties! How fortunate I am to be able to work here in the future!

Wang Dalin found it strange: he had performed terribly in the interview, only stating his name, so how did he pass? "Fengshang Jian" is not just an ordinary third-rate magazine; it is a national fashion pioneer, not something that would casually hire a cheap laborer. How could they possibly be interested in him?

In an unprecedented manner, he spoke to his sister's online manager for the first time

Wang Dalin held her small hand, smooth and tender, a sensation that was intoxicating. However, he did not dare to harass his superior on the first day, quickly releasing her hand and walking behind Lin Wen with his head down, still savoring the enchanting feeling from just moments ago.

The next morning, as Wang Daling sat on the bed in a daze, he suddenly exclaimed, "Damn it, those erotic novels and adult films seem to be deceiving; it turns out that women in uniforms and stockings are so difficult to handle." When he watched adult films before, it seemed quite easy, although there were some challenges, but it was nothing like the "difficulty" he had anticipated.

Chat? Wang Dalin's one-finger Zen skill runs rampant in the world, looked down upon by the people of the rivers and lakes. Moreover, before leaving home, his elderly mother repeatedly instructed him, "Do not talk to strangers." Wang Dalin is also aware of his own capabilities, so he decides to let it go. Although a one-night stand is very tempting, Wang Dalin is concerned about the risks involved.

As he pondered, Wang Daling revealed a strange smile at the corner of his mouth. Lin Wen turned around, furrowed her brow, and quietly asked, "What are you thinking about?" Wang Daling quickly snapped back to reality, shaking his head like a rattle drum, "Nothing, nothing at all!" Lin Wen glanced around to ensure no one was nearby and quietly inquired, "Let me ask you, on the day of the interview, were you fantasizing about the deputy editor-in-chief, which is why you were stuttering?" Wang Daling's face turned bright red; just from his expression, Lin Wen already knew the answer. Not only did she look at him with pride, but Wang Daling also hurriedly pleaded, "Good sister, please don't tell anyone." Lin Wen chuckled mischievously and said, "Well, that depends on your performance in the future!"

Taking the elevator to the seventeenth floor, this level is entirely occupied by the "Fashion Insight" magazine office. In addition to the editorial department, there are also the photography department, beauty department, fashion department, and various other departments. Wang Daling walked through the stylish silver-gray corridor and entered the editorial office. The receptionist at the entrance asked, "Hello, how may I assist you?"

Wang Dalin took out his membership card, found a machine, leaned comfortably against the sofa, and began to watch a movie. He came online every day, and besides checking the news, he could only watch movies at https://m.hetushu.com.

Wang Dalin quickly said, "My name is Wang Dalin..." "Hehe..." A burst of laughter came from behind. Wang Dalin turned around and saw the beautiful woman who had helped him during his interview that day. Upon seeing her, Wang Dalin felt a sense of familiarity as if he had encountered an old friend in a foreign land, feeling very close: "Ah, I see you again, that's wonderful!"

Beauty is indeed precious, but work is even more valuable. One cannot simply find a beautiful woman and expect her to live on nothing in the future.

Feeling a bit down, Wang Daling turned off his device, took out his membership card, and prepared to leave. As he stood up and walked out of the VIP area, he happened to run into that girl at the entrance. "Oh, why are you leaving so early today? Don't you usually stay until midnight?" the girl asked curiously.

He sneaked into the restroom, took out his little member and joyfully relieved himself, humming an unforgettable tune. Without washing his hands, he prepared to leave, when suddenly, the phone rang. "Damn it, who is calling at this time?" He took out his phone and saw a somewhat familiar number, but couldn't recall where he had seen it before.

Cowardly, there is no way.

He quickened his pace, feeling the internet café. Although the VIP area was half more expensive than the regular area, Wang Daling was now "wealthy" and did not care about such matters. Unfortunately, he had been coming here to go online every day for almost half a month and had yet to speak to that girl.

Wang Dalin felt a bit drooly and couldn't help but indulge in a moment of fantasy: "However, she is much more appealing than those actresses in adult films..." Wang Dalin justified it by saying: it is merely his nature and not a predatory instinct, and thus he could only indulge in such fantasies behind closed doors; he would absolutely not dare to utter any "nonsense" in person.