Chapter Nine, Names and Secret Crushes

After finally emerging from Director Liu's office, she discreetly wiped her brow and went to report the situation to Teacher Sun. Upon hearing her account, Teacher Sun glanced around furtively and suddenly beckoned mysteriously towards the clouds.

Tang Yibai's WeChat name is "A White Strip in the Waves"

The cloud, mustering up her courage, said to Qi Ruifeng, "What a coincidence, this name has been used for a long time. You know, I am your loyal fan, how could I have a crush on Tang Yibai, right?"

Is he also an athlete

Yun Duo held her phone and scanned one by one, first Qi Ruifeng, then Tang Yibai. When she scanned Tang Yibai, she heard him softly say "mm," with a rising intonation, indicating confusion. The volume was very low, and she was unsure if she was experiencing auditory hallucinations.

The cloud suddenly felt a bit irritable; she did not want to see Tang Yibai's smile at all. She could no longer explain herself, otherwise, it would only make things worse.

The clouds are filled with dark lines, "Where is the integrity!"

After the closing ceremony, Yun Duo's work here was also considered complete. That evening, she took a flight back to City B. The next day, there were no interview assignments, as she needed to report to her office.

As a result, she had barely settled into her chair when she was summoned by Director Liu. Yunduo knew that being summoned by this director was certainly not a good thing

Indeed, she is currently an entertainment journalist

Tang Yibai's arm crossed over Qi Ruifeng, directly covering Ming Tian's mouth with his hand. He did not glance aside and said calmly, "You have learned the idiom quite well"

Many people believe that being an entertainment reporter is a frivolous pursuit, but in Yun Duo's eyes, Chen Siqi is an idealistic person. After graduating, her cohort faced the challenge of job hunting—except for those whose families were local, almost all others prioritized conditions such as "B City household registration" and "formal establishment" as their primary screening criteria. Especially the "B City household registration" has become a source of anxiety for graduates.

The outcome can be considered as achieving what one seeks. She currently holds a formal position at the newspaper and has obtained a household registration in City B. Such benefits undoubtedly place her ahead among the army of job seekers at the same level

Tomorrow's WeChat name is "Special Cat Yo"

Qi Ruifeng gazed thoughtfully at the clouds and suddenly said, "So you also have a secret crush on Tang Yibai?" Although it was phrased as a question, his expression was one of realization

The cloud, perplexed, could only bury her head and continue to the next one, Zheng Lingye. Then, Zheng Lingye also regarded her with a peculiar gaze

As for her enthusiasm for work, heh, it is better not to mention it

If a person has a clear goal and is unwaveringly dedicated to it, finding joy in the process, even if that goal is to scoop excrement, it is still an ideal, a noble ideal

Yun Duo tugged at the corner of her mouth; compared to this group of people, her name was the most normal, wasn't it

Chen Siqi suddenly exclaimed, "What the heck!"

Chen Siqi's gaze returned to Tang Yibai, her expression one of lewdness, "No wonder he looks a bit familiar to me; he is simply my husband whom I have been separated from for many years!"

After reflecting for a day, she still did not find an answer. After work, she went to find Chen Siqi. The two of them rarely had free time, so they decided to have dinner together and vent their frustrations. Chen Siqi was a university classmate of Yunduo, who, after graduation, plunged into the entertainment industry with great enthusiasm, contributing to the grand enterprise of gossip for the people.

The last one is tomorrow. When tomorrow arrives and I see my friend's request, I finally resolve the confusion about the cloud: "Sister, is your WeChat name 'A White Cloud'? Is it your name combined with Brother Bai's name? Hehe, you are in me, I am in you, inseparable, like water and milk—" He wanted to continue speaking, but unfortunately, his mouth was covered.

Reflecting on the clouds, she has always aspired to engage in work related to documentaries. However, before she had even stepped into society, she was already infected by the anxiety of those around her. Coupled with the daily pressure from her mother's phone calls, she ultimately found herself immersed in the overwhelming tide of "seeking a household registration," unable to extricate herself.

Hello!

But how should this issue be explained ... The cloud has a bit of a headache

Qi Ruifeng nodded slightly, "That is also correct"

Not only Qi Ruifeng, but Zheng Lingye and Ming Tian also appeared completely unconvinced. They gazed intently at the clouds, their faces illuminated with the light of gossip

"Did I offend someone? Who did I offend..." Yun Duo felt quite perplexed, touching the back of her head, "As a newcomer, a mere existence like an ant, who could I possibly offend? Who would I dare to offend?"

She then looked up at him and found that he was also looking down at her, his lips slightly pressed together, appearing as if he was about to smile but was holding back.

Teacher Sun feels somewhat frustrated, "Is there still a need to ask? You have offended someone, haven't you."

She was somewhat indignant, "Damn it, I was wondering why the men in the entertainment industry have been increasingly flamboyant lately. So, have all the handsome guys gone to the sports world?"

Yun Duo was almost startled by her. However, regarding Chen Siqi's reaction, Yun Duo was quite pleased, "This is Tang Yibai."

No! The cloud is so awkward. She has used this name for a long time, but getting to know Tang Yibai has only happened in the past few days. Moreover, who would clearly write the name of the person they have a crush on on their social media account? Would that still be considered a crush?

Chen Siqi was very happy to see Yunduo and pulled her along to gossip about the entertainment industry. Ninety percent of girls enjoy gossip, and Yunduo was no exception. Listening to Chen Siqi's endless chatter, Yunduo's gloomy mood during the day brightened considerably. In Chen Siqi's description, the entertainment industry was filled with all sorts of monsters and demons, each more outrageous than the last. The newly debuted star Xiao Ming being kept by someone was simply not up to par, while male stars involved in drug use were barely worth discussing. As Chen Siqi continued her descriptions, Yunduo couldn't help but exclaim, "Compared to your entertainment industry, our sports stars are pure little angels!"

She couldn't help but touch her face, could it be that there was something dirty on it

As Yun Duo spoke the last word, her gaze had already turned to Tang Yibai. At this moment, Tang Yibai had released his grip on Ming Tian's hand, casually wiping his palm on Ming Tian's clothing before retracting his hand. He coolly slipped his hand into his pocket, looking at Yun Duo with a smile full of warmth.

The clouds also took out their own labor results to share with her ... Her photos are not many, most of them are serious news images, not eye-catching at all. When I brought them out to show Chen Siqi, I surprisingly felt a sense of shame ...

Ah? The cloud is not quite convinced, "Why is that?"

Then she opened the friend menu to look at the several names she had just added

Chen Siqi was flipping through the photo of the clouds and the four athletes, and she murmured to herself, "Not only is Tang Yibai handsome, but the others are quite good-looking as well. However, Tang Yibai is still the most attractive among them!"

Isn't it nonsense? This photo is the one that Yun Duo is most satisfied with, capturing Tang Yibai in sportswear. Yun Duo also pulled up a previous group photo with Tang Yibai and the others, saying, "If his profile can amaze you, will you be moved to tears by his front face?"

Do not ask me; if I knew, I would have certainly told you by now. Just think back; usually, it only takes a single action, a phrase, or even a glance to offend someone.

The cloud felt somewhat pleased, as it seemed that Chen Siqi's praise for Tang Yibai and the others made her happier than being praised herself

Exchanging contact information with athletes is a privilege for reporters, so Yunduo had no reason to decline. She took out her phone and lowered her posture, saying, "May I scan your WeChat QR code?" She felt too shy to directly ask for their phone numbers, as it would be quite awkward if they refused.

Except for Chen Siqi

The clouds understood, and as they drew a little closer, Teacher Sun spoke in a volume only the two of them could hear, saying, "There is an eighty percent chance that someone has been playing tricks on you."

Qi Ruifeng's WeChat name is "Qi Ruifeng"

The four individuals simultaneously took out their mobile phones

You, your, family

Yun Duo is now even more confused than before. She thanked Teacher Sun and silently returned to her seat to engage in deep reflection.

Qi Ruifeng clearly did not believe Yunduo's denial. Moreover, Yunduo read from his current expression, "How could you not have a crush on me, given how cool, handsome, and domineering I am, and instead have a crush on Tang Yibai? You truly have no discernment." This type of rich information.

Yun Duo remained silent, secretly astonished by Director Liu's tirade. Although Director Liu was notorious for his foul temper throughout the newspaper office, he was not one to waste time on trivial matters. With so many issues to address each day, it made no sense for him to hold a grudge over such a minor incident for several days, constantly thinking about settling the score with her. Moreover, aside from this mishap, her work performance in recent days should not have been poor; at the very least, it should have mitigated some of Director Liu's anger. Why, then, was the outcome not as expected? Yun Duo found herself engulfed in deep confusion. Furthermore, aside from this mishap, her work performance in recent days should not have been poor; at the very least, it should have mitigated some of Director Liu's anger. Why, then, was the outcome not as expected? Yun Duo found herself engulfed in deep confusion.

Her fierce shout attracted countless people around her, but she was completely unconcerned, pointing at her phone and asking, "I know this is Qi Ruifeng, but who is this? So handsome!"

Chen Siqi held her phone and exclaimed, "Wow, wow, wow, he is so handsome that I can't close my legs!"

After bidding farewell to this small group of four, Yunduo scrolled through her phone screen, contemplating whether to change her WeChat name. After much hesitation, she decided against it; changing it would be akin to drawing attention to something that should remain hidden. It was better to let things unfold naturally

Chen Siqi took out her phone to show Yunduo her achievements over the past few days. The photos included both openly taken ones and candid shots. As she commented on the photos, she remarked that someone had too heavy makeup and looked like an old witch, someone looked better in person than in the photo, and someone had a long waist and short legs, chuckling as she spoke.

Zheng Lingye's WeChat name is "Zheng Lingye!"

Indeed, although several days have passed, Director Liu still harbored concerns about the taboo she had committed. He disregarded the achievements Yun Duo had made during these days and directly scolded her until she was covered in dust and ash. ... He spoke from work attitude to personal prospects, from professional ethics to the image of the newspaper, and severely warned her to understand gratitude, stating that there were things she did not want, while others were queuing up to compete for them blabla

Chen Siqi is from Province T. Her goal when she was a freshman was to become an entertainment reporter, and this goal remained unchanged by the time she graduated as a senior. To achieve this, she never considered factors such as household registration or institutional affiliation when submitting her resume, instead focusing on applying to news media outlets known for their strong gossip capabilities. Now that she has achieved her goal, she enjoys her daily life immensely.