PART 07 The Little Secret Hidden in a Smile

Distributing flyers indiscriminately is not my responsibility, but seeing how arrogant you are, come on, come on, come with me for a while, let me educate you properly! Young man, seriously, why are you so stubborn? You don't listen!" He grabbed the collar of my shirt from behind and dragged me down from the overpass.

I sat there feeling bored, glancing around, and noticed an automatic water dispenser in the corner. Unable to resist, I moved over, filled a cup with water, and drank slowly

I think I recognize him; aside from the rooster comb hairstyle from last time, the young policeman looks quite spirited

This problem has indeed stumped me, I bit my lip, my mind was in turmoil, desperately trying to think, yet there was not a shred of information available, I could only shake my head

I shook my head desolately and said in a low voice: "I am wronged, I want to appeal"

He gripped the steering wheel, humming a syllable through his nose. Miraculously, I discovered that this scent could actually alleviate my motion sickness. I shifted my position and said, "It seems that smelling it prevents motion sickness."

"One by one, get out! No pushing." The door of the vehicle was suddenly yanked open, and I was shoved from behind by my comrades. I was the first to fly out, grabbing hold of a young police officer, drenched in cold sweat

Brother, your theory is good, but your practice is lacking!" Cai Mao A San patted me on the shoulder, raising his eyebrows and winking, "What do you think you can argue with the police comrades about? In any case, it's all about being caught in the act, so just confess honestly when the time comes.

With a snap, he flicked his fingers on my head and scolded, "Shut up, annoying."

I waited hour after hour, holding a disposable paper cup, nearly falling asleep. Meanwhile, the police officers came and went, their leather shoes making a loud clattering sound. Resigned, I counted sheep, feeling so bored that I was on the verge of breaking down

He shook his head while sighing: "No amount of money can hinder the work of law enforcement personnel"

He did not turn his head at all, and this time he did not even grunt. It was the peak hour for getting off work, and the number of vehicles was frighteningly high. He drove his car very cautiously, almost at a snail's pace

I continue to remain silent; this time, it is a middle-aged man who speaks. At his age, he surprisingly wears an incongruous casual outfit. You are quite ruthless

I swallowed the remaining half of my words, Manager Lin, I am truly not being noisy, I just want to remind you that your car has entered a one-way street and is going against the traffic.

Ah? What should be explained, and why distribute flyers in the street?

Ah? What?! He was greatly astonished, pressing down hard with his feet, as the car "whooshed" past the traffic officer, ran the red light, and roared away

I grabbed the seatbelt again, my mind plunged into the most frenzied chaos, and I shouted: "Lin Fengmian, you don't have a driver's license, you've only driven for two months, how dare you take to the road?!"

This child is too ungrateful

I nodded submissively, it doesn't matter where I go, as long as the salary remains the same, I have no objections. I awkwardly opened the door, carrying my briefcase, feeling extremely fatigued. Not having to distribute flyers might be a good thing

I couldn't help but kick his dented car with my foot and angrily said, "Shut up!" This person is too pushy, and his loud voice is painfully piercing to the ears

He roared at me like an explosion: "Cheng Baozhu, shut up, there are too many cars, I can't afford to pay attention to you!"

I am at a loss for words, scratching my short hair, almost driven to madness. Who can tell me what the next step is

I was handing out flyers on the street when I was pulled over to fill in. I lowered my voice and glanced at the comrades squatting beside me; their gazes were filled with reverence, causing the hairs on my body to stand on end.

Where do you work that you come out dressed in a suit

I watched as the woman with hair like a turkey chewed gum and slowly shook her head. "What matters is not the clothing..." I continued to shake my head, emphasizing my tone, "but the refinement of professional skills." I looked at their clothes, then at my own work uniform, and clicked my tongue.

He let out a chuckle and asked, "What is it? What are you complaining about?"

I was embraced by him, feeling a moment of daze, my heart racing unusually fast. Unable to resist, I turned my face to look at him, and he happened to glance over as well. He blinked and gave me a slight smile, revealing two shallow dimples, and said, "Baozhu, let's go up." Ignoring the profanities from Hu Xiaomao behind us, he pulled me along and walked towards the office.

Take me there? I pointed at my nose in surprise, leaning halfway out of the sofa

As I walked along, I pressed my other hand against my wildly beating heart, and my face gradually grew warm. I am not an innocent young girl, nor have I ever thought I would fall for someone again. At this moment, I interpret my heartbeat as... a cardiac arrhythmia caused by excessive exercise and stimulation

He grabbed the hair on top of his head, styled it like a rooster's comb, and said with a grin: "Look, it's the one who was chased by the old lady last time."

It was unfortunate; the comrades gathered in the corner cast scornful glances at me. Is it shameful to be arrested for distributing leaflets? I straightened my chest and gritted my teeth. We are not shameful; we merely distributed a leaflet.

The roar of laughter echoed, causing even those huddled in the corner to laugh uncontrollably, swaying back and forth. Team Leader Zhou laughed while scolding, "Simply a live treasure, simply a live treasure"

Manager Lin, this aroma is truly delightful

I choked on my water, tears and mucus streaming down as I said: "No, I didn't come."

"Last time, fortunately, it was you. If you hadn't taken that old lady away, we would have had to send her to the relief station, which would have been too pitiful." The young police officer squatted down next to me and said, "But she can be violent; I really wouldn't dare to send her there."

Perhaps Comrade Lin Fengmian had given up, or perhaps various deities had truly come to assist; the vehicle crawled its way and surprisingly arrived at the company, finally coming to a stop. Lin Fengmian and I both let out a long sigh of relief. He closed his eyes slightly, relaxing, when suddenly, with a creak, the car collided with the Chery QQ in front of us, leaving both of us stunned in place.

"Manager Lin, can you drive?" I was actually sweating in such cold weather.

He suddenly turned his head and spat out three words through his teeth: "Two months!"

"Yes, you are quite familiar with similar products. You will encounter many seniors at that time," he paused, thought for a moment, and asked, "How do you know Xu Pinxin?"

I attended such a bizarre blind date event, and it turned into a nightmarish experience until dawn. The taste of braised pork lingered on my lips, leaving me utterly exhausted. With dark circles under my eyes, I received my task assignment early in the morning; the area was at the overpass, and Xiao He was still my partner.

The comrades in the car fell silent, their gazes filled with admiration towards me, causing my hair to stand on end. In this day and age, those who sell their words always outshine those who take action. Therefore, comrades, I am merely a silver-plated wax gun.

Ah? I was terrified and leaned over to ask, "Do you have a driver's license?"

I stared at him in astonishment; he was so unique, completely ignoring the traffic police and the red light, truly cool! I continued to worship him with my gaze, and a glistening bead of sweat actually rolled down from his head. Huh?! What kind of weather is this that one can actually sweat? I was utterly shocked

Both Lin Fengmian and I frowned simultaneously, resisting the impulse to cover our ears. The corners of Lin Fengmian's eyes twitched repeatedly, and after a while, seizing the opportunity during Hu Xiaomao's shouting, he interjected: "Calculate the repair costs and bring the invoice to me for reimbursement"

I moved my feet with a sense of lament. When the leader arrived, my days were complete. Distributing a flyer even to the police station, you see, even the most junior salesperson would be unable to do that, wouldn't it lead to unemployment again

Unknowingly, I acted foolishly, and I obediently kept silent, waiting for the arrival of my superior.

As people came and went, after I had been working hard for half an hour, I heard someone ask me: "Why are you still here handing out flyers?"

"Ah? Manager Lin called me?" I suddenly came to my senses, realizing that I was sitting on a soft genuine leather sofa.

I squeezed into the same police car with a group of lively thieves, exchanging wide-eyed glances. Halfway through the ride, they collectively looked down on me.

"This ... ... Manager Lin ... ..." I patted him on the shoulder, and just as I was about to continue speaking, he interrupted me

Are you mute

Lin Fengmian furrowed her brows slightly, extended her arm, pulled me in, and positioned her body in front of mine, saying softly: "Hu Xiaomao, this is the company! Do not make loud noises! Your car should be sent for repairs first, and afterwards, give me the invoice; you will not lose a single cent of the compensation that is due to you."

I am about to cry, this hat is getting bigger and bigger, pressing down on my eyes until they feel sore. I sniffle and, with a choked voice, say: "Captain Zhou, I cannot speak casually; the Hong Kong films say that one must wait for a lawyer to arrive before speaking."

Hello, Manager Lin, you are quite the character, just like that you zipped past. I raised two fingers and made a zipping gesture.

The little policeman had a comical expression and pointed to the chairs inside, saying: "Go sit for a while, it probably has nothing to do with you. At most, your leader will take you back later."

His mental state was equally chaotic, and he turned around and shouted, "Driving is something the assistant does; I never drive!"

Lin Fengmian remained silent, letting out a long sigh, shaking his head, opening the car door, and stepping down to scrutinize in front of the vehicle

I peered through the armpit of Team Leader Zhou to look at the entrance, and Lin Fengmian's face was as dark as the bottom of a sand pot, his eyes glaring at me like a butcher's knife. I shrank my neck, silently shouting in my heart, Manager Lin, God Lin, you have finally arrived

"Why not, you can leave later." It is evident that Comrade Zhou has completed his tasks and is in particularly good spirits

The lingering sound enveloped us; both he and I were drenched in cold sweat, simultaneously falling silent, our faces equally pale. God, Buddha, Mary, bless this vehicle to arrive safely at the company

"You seem quite relaxed, don't you?" Comrade Zhou, walking with a vigorous stride, passed by me and asked in surprise, "Has your company leadership arrived?"

Which company are you from? Flyers cannot be distributed here. Suddenly, a voice rang out

Manager Lin, Assistant Cheng..." A voice that was exceptionally familiar came from behind, lewd and despicable. Lin Fengmian and I felt guilty as if we were thieves, and we turned around simultaneously. As expected, it was that rascal Hu Xiaomao.

Cheng Baozhu, Cheng Baozhu... come back to life! Lin Fengmian's fingers tapped on the table, his tone filled with helplessness and irritation

I am her supervisor, what is wrong with her

I am at a loss for words and truly cannot find anything to comfort him, as the car is swerving.

Oh—" he elongated his tone and nodded. He tapped my head with the file in his hand and said, "Little fellow, when your leader arrives, make sure to give you a good lesson." After saying this, he left. After walking quite a distance, he turned back to look at me and asked, "How much is it per month?"

"You are provoking me! Cheng Baozhu, you are something else, just watch me!" His fist swung down to my nose bridge, and I could even feel his skin.

"Lin Fengmian, this is retaliation!" Hu Xiaomao's short hair stood upright on her head, revealing her yellowed teeth. She shook her head and roared without tears, "You little man, you monster, you..."

He asked in surprise, "What is wrong with you today? Have you gotten into trouble?"

Lin Fengmian did not respond to him, silently pulling me back a large step, pointing at QQ and saying: "Supervisor Hu, is this yours?"

"Manager Lin, you are driving so slowly." I couldn't help but complain, after ten minutes, we hadn't even covered fifty meters. The honking from behind became a cacophony.

He stared intently ahead, the veins on his forehead bulging, and after holding back for a moment, he ultimately refrained from cursing out loud

What about the city appearance team? I stared, and Xiao He shook her head. What does shaking her head mean? Is it to tell me to ignore it? I silently carried a large plastic bag, moved to a different spot, and continued distributing flyers on the overpass

Oh, right, let him sit aside, this kid is too arrogant. I have reminded him several times, but he pretends not to hear. Bring him over and give him a lesson. That comrade Zhou, with an indifferent expression, almost made me cry. Arrogant? This label is too big; I am merely slow to react.

I shook my head and honestly confessed, "Mr. Xu, I do not know him and have nothing to hide." I realized that no matter how honest I was, it was unlikely that Lin Fengmian would believe me.

I looked at him, hesitating to speak, holding back, and ultimately decided to remain silent

As I spoke, I opened the door of the Buick business vehicle. Not being close to the door, I caught a whiff of a lemon fragrance, which invigorated my spirits significantly

I can only keep silent, nodding my head to the music, as the car gradually picks up speed. We cross the road and suddenly make a turn, and surprisingly, the road conditions improve.

I forced a smile and nodded, saying: "Yes, yes."

I swallowed hard and replied pitifully, "I don't know, I just started working!"

Stand firm! Stand at attention! The young officer's face was as long as a stepmother's, gripping my collar and pointing to the corner, he sternly reprimanded, "You, go, squat down first"

Hu Xiaomao's gaze was immediately drawn to the Chery QQ, and his eyes lingered on the car's flattened front for a mere quarter of a second before he began to wail as if he had lost his parents: "Ah... my car, my car, my little QQ..."

I am still intoxicated, beginning to feel as if I truly have a slight stir of emotions.

"Manager Lin, how many years have you been driving?" The car is still swerving, and it makes me feel alarmed.

Is he laughing? I turned my face to look at him, but he withdrew his gaze, naturally released my hand, and pushed open the office door

How many pockets does my casual wear have compared to a suit

I looked at Comrade Xiao He with a fragile gaze, and he waved at me, shouting: "Assistant Cheng, hold on, I will go inform Manager Lin!" In the blink of an eye, he disappeared without a trace.

He nodded slightly, pressed his hand against his nose bridge, and said wearily: "Next week, there will be a trade fair for peers in Yangzhou, accompany me to attend."

Lin Fengmian turned around with a pale face, her voice trembling: "Cheng Baozhu, I pressed the accelerator by mistake, I thought it was the brake"

He became increasingly relaxed and muttered to himself: "The traffic conditions are quite good today; usually, it is very congested at this time."

I glanced at the speaker, whose hair was a riot of colors, vibrant and multicolored. Brother, with such a unique style as a thief, you must be involved in a major case

Indeed, he smiled faintly and said, "Forget it, I will wait until Baozhu wants to tell me." His tone, however, was much more distant. I let out a long sigh, feeling extremely awkward as I sat on the sofa. He buried his head in the documents for a while, then looked up at me and said, "Oh, right, you can leave work early. I will go talk to the real estate department, and you can come back here tomorrow."

Ah? Is it really you?" A familiar voice sounded from behind me

"Whose car is this?" I asked, pointing at the deflated front of the QQ car. I couldn't help but sigh; the car was quite beautiful, but with its front deflated, it was rather unfortunate.

I shrugged and said nonchalantly, "You want me to shut up!"

There was a red light ahead, and Lin Fengmian reduced the speed of the car, gliding slowly, while the traffic officer outside the window was gesturing vigorously.

I squatted in the corner, feeling increasingly frustrated. Is it really necessary? Just handing out a flyer on the street, do I really need to squat in the corner? Does handing out flyers really affect the construction of a harmonious society?

I remained silent, this uncle is dressed ...? ... not like a city appearance team, could he be a police officer

I was so furious that I shouted at him: "If you don't come, he should let me go as well, it's fifty yuan, what a waste."

"What is it?" he muttered. I leaned over and finally could not hold back, saying: "Manager Lin, you have been driving on a one-way street all along!"

"The two of you are here... heh heh." Hu Xiaomao laughed in a particularly lewd manner, his fingers stroking his chin, his gaze darting back and forth between me and Lin Fengmian

"Is that so? Distributing flyers, we won't take care of that." He raised his eyebrows and shouted loudly, "Captain Zhou, he hasn't committed a crime, he just distributed a flyer."

However, the feeling of being protected is truly wonderful! I couldn't help but chuckle softly, tightening my grip on his hand. Feeling the strength in my hold, he slightly tilted his head, his gaze quietly drifting over to me, the corners of his mouth curling up, revealing a faint dimple.

Lin Fengmian's eyes flickered, and then she smiled, saying, "Does Baizhu want to hold back?" The dimples on her cheeks sparkled enticingly, very alluring against her rosy lips

He finally broke down and shouted: "How could I possibly have a driver's license?!"

I was distributing flyers on the overpass, while Xiao He at the end of the bridge looked at me with admiration again and again. I suppressed a sigh and instinctively reached out, "Sir, ma'am, real estate, take a look!" LOOK, what a humble and arduous job this is, what is there to admire about it

The leader arrived, and things became much simpler. After paying a fine of fifty yuan, Lin Fengmian led me out, walking while gritting his teeth and glaring at me.

I was on the verge of tears, my mouth agape, just about to argue my case, when the colorful-haired individual behind me nodded and bowed with familiarity, cheerfully saying: "Hello, police comrade! We are on our way, we are on our way." While tugging at my sleeve and signaling with his eyes, he pulled me towards the corner of the wall

"Shut up," he glared, his eyes ablaze with fury

I turned my head in surprise and looked at the police officer who was speaking with confusion, but I couldn't remember who he was, so I looked at him in bewilderment and asked, "Ah, who are you---"

I did my best," he bit his lip, his knuckles turning white as he gripped the steering wheel. "But why didn't you remind me just now?!"