Chapter 6
Wen Jingfan waited for a moment but did not receive her response, so he raised his eyes to look at her and said slightly: "Is it inconvenient? If it is inconvenient, we can arrange to have a meal next time. I will take you to the 4S shop, as my car also needs to be cleaned there."
On one side of the street trees lies a bustling road, filled with the sounds of honking horns, conversations, and the crisp chirping of birds perched on the branches, making the entire morning exceptionally vibrant
Standing in the crowd, Anran waited for the red light across the street to turn green before taking a step forward to cross over.
As Anran arrived at the office, she finally sat down to carefully review the documents. Zhou Xiaoyan made her a cup of coffee and, placing it beside her, casually asked, "Wasn't that just the boss's younger brother? Are you quite familiar with him?"
As Su Anran's footsteps came to a halt, she was bumped into by a young man behind her who was speaking and had not noticed that she had stopped.
Just as she was worried about how to conceal it, the door was pushed open, and Zhou Xiaoyan, the assistant manager of the lobby who was in the same class as her, walked in. Her gaze fell on her slightly twisted posture, and after a brief moment of surprise, she smiled and said, "What happened to your leg?"
As soon as the words were spoken, he turned over the document he had been holding down and directly handed it over.
With a calm demeanor, Anran's fingers, which were resting on her knees, slowly tightened as she smiled and replied, "Alright, I will definitely take care of it."
Just halfway across, a car turning left from the opposite lane slowly approached. She raised her head while holding her phone and immediately spotted that Land Rover.
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A relationship where even occasional concern cannot be expressed casually is indeed merely an acquaintance, nothing more
There is nothing inconvenient about it, she replied
Wen Shaoyuan took the documents from Zhou Xiaoyan regarding Starlight Entertainment and glanced through them, then instructed in a deep voice: "This meeting is not particularly important, just follow the specifications you have used before; you are well aware of Starlight Entertainment's requirements"
Hearing the crisp sound of high heels tapping against the ground, I finally lifted my gaze
Her long hair was meticulously styled into a bun at the back of her head, and her makeup was subtle yet did not conceal its exquisite detail. At an age that should be bright and carefree, the slightly somber makeup and hairstyle made her appear considerably more mature
As Anran's gaze fell upon the slightly dirty Land Rover, she finally came to her senses, raised her hand to lightly tap her forehead, and smiled
Zhou Xiaoyan glanced sideways at Sui Anran
The car door was half ajar, and Wen Jingfan stood beside it, holding a cigarette between his fingers, unlit, merely gazing down with deep-set eyes
Upon arriving at the office, she hopped on one foot to grab the first aid kit for an emergency treatment, applying a thin layer of gauze, and then changed into the new silk stockings she had just purchased from across the street.
Wen Jingfan pursed his lips and smiled faintly, turning the cigarette in his fingers before bringing it to his nose for a light sniff, and then casually tossing it into the nearby trash can
Shengyuan Hotel has strict requirements for its employees. In addition to the hotel management industry, appearance and demeanor are particularly important, so employees are not only expected to be self-disciplined but also to be ready for inspection at all times
Sui Anran furrowed her brow slightly and bent down to examine the wound
When she received the notification, she had privately discussed with the manager of the Human Resources Department and did not wish to take advantage of her connection with Wenge. The manager of the Human Resources Department was a woman in her fifties, who had some familial ties with the Wen family and generally did not have a favorable view of the younger generation in the hotel. However, upon hearing her say this, she smiled and retorted, "What do you think Shengyuan is?"
The young man also realized, looking down, his face turned pale, and he hurriedly apologized, "I am sorry, I am sorry, are you alright?"
Sui Anran originally thought that catching a ride as soon as she stepped out today would be a good start. However, just a few minutes after getting out of the car, she got her stockings snagged, and after "sustaining injuries" while rushing to clock in at the last minute, she began to doubt the little remaining integrity she had left.
Those eyes curved like a new moon, suddenly shining with the afterglow.
She still clearly remembers why she was scratched
The other hand held a thick folder, and due to the exertion, the tips of the nails turned slightly white.
Sui Anran glanced at Zhou Xiaoyan sitting beside her, hesitated for a moment before agreeing.
Sui Anran's off-duty time is at 4:00 PM, and the peak time for leaving work is about to arrive
Sui Anran nodded slightly, sensing that he had more to say, and did not respond.
Sui Anran's body was tense, and she stared at him blankly, unsure of how to react
Until later, after officially graduating and starting my job, I was recently promoted directly to the position of lobby manager
The body of the Land Rover is somewhat high, and he slightly tilted his head, allowing Anran to only see his profile, his complexion as pale as jade
Yet this position was earned by her, bit by bit.
Sui Anran suddenly felt a chill on her leg, followed by a faint pain. When she looked down, she discovered that a large section of her silk stockings had been snagged, exposing her fair leg, and the patch of blood was particularly striking.
As Su Anran was about to respond, she suddenly changed her tone and smiled gently, "Moreover, Sister Sui, you have always been taking on projects from Starlight Company; you are the most suitable for it. You are highly valued by the boss, hahaha"
He seemed somewhat surprised, still maintaining his forward posture, yet he stood frozen in place.
Wen Jingfan's fingers tightened slightly around the steering wheel, but he quickly withdrew his gaze and focused on driving
I heard that you are going to the 4S store, and it's just on my way, so I will give you a ride. His voice was clear and melodious, and when softened, it carried a hint of a faint smile, making one's heart feel slightly tickled.
At the end of the morning meeting, Wen Shaoyuan's gaze swept around and landed on Sui Anran. He nodded slightly and said, "Group Two, stay behind."
She suddenly found herself at a loss for words
A single sentence, yet it instantly put her at ease
Thus, the order to go to City S was issued
As Anran picked up the document and turned to leave, just as she stood up, a slightly low voice sounded at the door: "What happened to your leg?"
In her junior year, she secured an internship at Shengyuan due to her connection with Wenge. The manager of the Human Resources Department, knowing that she was referred by Wenge, directly arranged a favorable position for her
As Su Anran was still a street away from the hotel, she took the opportunity to get out of the car. Wen Shaoyuan, fully aware of her intentions, naturally did not stop her, letting her off and departing with a swift stride.
Zhou Xiaoyan just took over a press conference for Starlight Entertainment Company yesterday. Wen Shaoyuan has frequent interactions with Starlight Entertainment, and since the leaders of the two companies are good friends privately, it was mentioned in the morning meeting that Anran should be personally responsible for it.
At the same time, Wen Jingfan seemed to sense something, shifting his gaze from the road conditions ahead to the crosswalk on this side.
After Anran discovered her injury, she was only able to refuse the young man's suggestion to take her to the hospital for cleaning and bandaging her wound due to the sharp pain in her leg, and she directly went across the street to buy a pair of silk stockings instead
She glanced at the thin layer of gauze on her leg with a small mirror, slightly furrowing her brow, "It can still be seen..."
"Yes, I came over to call you," Zhou Xiaoyan squatted down to take a look, and when she stood up, she frowned slightly. "Aren't you the one driving? Where did you get scratched? How careless of you."
There is also Mr. Lu's engagement ceremony to be held at Shengyuan soon, and the scale of the banquet is somewhat large. Since this is your first time handling it, you can consult with Group One more. Here are the documents
Wen Jingfan glanced at the abrupt piece of white gauze, then raised his eyes to look at her, before giving a slight nod and passing by her. Yet, his gaze was momentarily deep as ink, concealed by his posture of lowering his head.
But without exception, all were personally presided over by Wen Shaoyuan
Every Monday, there is a routine morning meeting, which may involve the allocation of new tasks based on new indicators, recognition and criticism sessions, or a summary of the recent work performance followed by a look ahead at the work tasks for the upcoming weeks
The three people in the room turned to look at the sound, and saw Wen Jingfan standing at the door, his distinctly knuckled fingers lightly resting on the doorknob, frowning slightly as he looked down at her leg
Wen Shaoyuan lowered his head and took a sip of hot tea, and after a long while, he softly uttered a "mm" sound
By seniority, it can be said that Sui Anran is actually not qualified to be promoted to the position of lobby manager
As Su Anran took a few steps forward to stand before him, there was a height difference of about several centimeters between the road and the street. Standing upright, she was surprisingly able to meet his gaze, who was leaning casually and somewhat lazily against the car door.
Those who are unaware do not know the efforts she has put in; they only know through increasingly vague word-of-mouth that she is someone with connections. This layer of relationship is sufficient to obscure everything she has done, no matter how hard she tries
Zhou Xiaoyan smiled slightly and squinted her eyes at her, saying, "With you here, I can relax a lot. The requirements of Xingguang Company are numerous and meticulous, striving for perfection. I really can't handle it."
Initially, it was indeed due to special consideration that she learned a great deal of useful knowledge from the experienced front desk manager, enabling her to handle responsibilities independently when she officially started working
Two young men perfectly blocked his line of sight, allowing him only to see the youthful backs of the men. Not far away, a flash of bright color passed by the metal railing, reflecting in his eyes with a slight stinging sensation akin to burning.
"It has been scratched and is bleeding," she mentioned briefly, then looked at it carefully for a moment, sighed softly, straightened up, and asked, "Isn't the meeting about to start?"
Sui Anran was momentarily taken aback, following his gaze to look at the bend of her leg, and explained: "I just scratched it..."
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The warm sun has gradually risen, its golden light spreading across the land, highlighting the last touch of green in the autumn colors to a somewhat glaring degree
Not familiar. "" Su Anran paused her fingers as she flipped through the documents, her voice slightly lowered: "" It's just an acquaintance. ""
The remaining individuals streamed out, and the door to the conference room stood wide open
The gift you chose for me is very much appreciated by her, so I would like to thank you. It's just around mealtime, so let's have a meal together after we go to the 4S shop later. Wen Jingfan stood up straight and naturally reached out to brush away a dry leaf that had somehow landed on her shoulder.
She hurriedly jogged out of the hotel, just turned left intending to catch the bus to the 4S shop, and after walking a few steps to the street corner, she saw the Land Rover parked under the shade of a tree
Sui Anran smiled at her but did not respond
He was still holding a bag of tools in his hand, and the sharp tip of one of the tools came forward as he leaned in, cutting through her silk stockings and leaving a light but noticeable scratch on her leg, which immediately began to bleed