Chapter 9

Zheng Shuyi was completely immersed in the thoughts of the banquet, and when she looked up again, it was already a quarter past six

The streetlights suddenly illuminated in a staggered manner, and the light enveloping the sky clearly illuminated the fine hairs on Zheng Shuyi's face

The car had gradually come to a stop, and Zheng Shuyi seemed to be completely lost in thought, entirely unaware of her surroundings

In the quiet residential area, there is only the sound of a gentle breeze rustling the leaves

The sky was overcast, the streetlights had not yet been illuminated, and the light in the lobby on the first floor only reached a corner of the eaves

It would be great if I could add Shi Yan on WeChat

However, this time the difficulty of the manuscript has directly jumped over the transitional phase

Zheng Shuyi silently put on her headphones

Zheng Shuyi: "... ..."

She leaned closer and whispered, "Sister Shuyi?"

It seems that removing any part would result in a missing link in the logical structure of the subsequent content

However, it seems that I do not particularly enjoy working

Just as Zheng Shuyi was about to speak, someone suddenly clapped gently behind her.

This man is truly something; clearly, he took the initiative to approach her during their first meeting, yet how is it that he has become inactive simply because of her one refusal

Zheng Shuyi felt very strained

After listening for half an hour, Qin Shiyue found that the document contained only three lines of text, many of which were technical terms that she could only guess at. However, as she continued to listen, it became increasingly difficult for her to understand.

Many people are lying down for an afternoon break, and the lights in the office area have dimmed.

Therefore, she wishes to live a more settled life

The situation was unexpected, but Zheng Shuyi still made a round of changes according to the content of the email

While preparing to take a taxi in the elevator, Zheng Shuyi unhesitatingly chose the latter between Mingyu Headquarters and Shi Yan's home

She brought the newcomer over for introductions. It was evident that the two had already established a subordinate relationship. Everyone was quite courteous and greeted Cheng Beier.

Having been exposed to it, it is still acceptable; one should study diligently

What is frightening is that this intern has such an impressive background, and they are quite diligent as well. On the very first day of the internship, they are already working overtime, which puts a lot of pressure on me

There was some traffic on the road at this time, and it took nearly half an hour to get home

This opportunity cannot be given to him

Certainly, her thoughts are not simple; they carry a self-serving intention of seeking sympathy. Her tone becomes more intense, and her words are laden with emotion, as she hopes that someone will feel compassion for her and help her escape from her suffering

She sat at her workstation, staring at the mobile phone on the desk

At this moment, Song Yuelan was not particularly interested in this topic. Just then, her agent called her, so she took the opportunity to leave the dining hall

Yes

Everyone turned to look in the direction of the sound

However, she does not seem to be that unfortunate today; at least she has just arrived at Boguang Yunwan, completed the visitor registration, and when she walked downstairs, Shiyan's car appeared.

When accusing Zheng Shuyi, my eyes unknowingly turned red

Since Zheng Shuyi began her career, she has never devoted so much effort to a single piece of writing

In this harmonious atmosphere, the empty seat on the side of Qin Shiyue appears somewhat discordant

In Zheng Shuyi's view, transcribing these recorded contents is a task that anyone who has received an undergraduate education can handle

Even the banquet across the way lightly raised its eyebrows, diverting attention to her side

However, Miss Qin has enjoyed a glorious life for over twenty years, being revered wherever she goes. The recent issue regarding her graduation has already been a Waterloo in her life, yet the school ultimately did not speak too harshly in her presence.

Zheng Shuyi was somewhat at a loss for words

Just as she took a moment to go to the restroom, she encountered HR and casually inquired about the situation regarding Cheng Beier

Zheng Shuyi was even more eager than Tang Yi to know the answer. Upon receiving Yan's call, she immediately went to the quiet balcony

Sister Yi, just give me his phone number, this has happened several times already, if it doesn't happen again, there will be no time left

Every sentence and every character must be carefully considered and meticulously scrutinized by Zheng Shuyi

Graduated from the top media university in the country, ranked first in professional performance, recipient of the national award for three consecutive years, holds a dual degree in finance, and won a national award for an article published in the third year of university

It is not to say that she has not been serious in the past; her analytical comprehension and written organization skills are fully capable of handling all the tasks she encounters, and most of the time, she even finds it quite effortless

Qin Xiaoming asked: "What is Zheng Shuyi?"

After a few seconds, Shi Yan's patience seemed to have run out. After glancing at his watch, he put one hand in his pocket and looked down at the person in front of him, asking, "What is it, exactly?"

Zheng Shuyi waited happily for an entire morning, and finally received a reply from Ming Yu.

Despite spending several thousand yuan on a mobile phone, I have yet to receive a single reply.

Qin Shiyue pressed her lips together, remaining silent

Although Qin Shiyue was forced to go to work, she was not so debauched as to be beyond redemption, and she was also very clear that her performance in this job would determine her quality of life for a long time to come

Song Yuelan was scrolling through her phone while conversing with her daughter

The editor-in-chief is very fond of her article and has already sent it directly back to Shi Yan for his final review

Even within her circle, few are aware that she has already married and given birth

The other party didn't even blink an eye

Xu Yuling, that intern, has an extraordinary background; her family is composed of finance professionals, and she has significant connections. It seems her aunt is an executive at Mingyu.

Zheng Shuyi smiled gently and said, "It's time to get off work"

I feel that you might want to see me, so I came to find you

Some people on https://www.hetushu.com appear to be smiling brightly, but in reality, they are quite flustered and have not thought through what to say at all

Zheng Shuyi faintly heard someone discussing the interns, so she instinctively turned her head to look at the adjacent workstation

She eagerly opened the email

What does this mean? Now there is no direct feedback, just a rejection?

How was your first day at work today

At 10:15, after Zheng Shuyi finished revising the final details and sent the manuscript to Tang Yi, she rubbed her neck, packed her things, and took a taxi home

The amount of information provided by Shi Yan is indeed substantial; precisely for this reason, Zheng Shuyi's selection of the content of his words has become the greatest challenge.

Qin Shiyue sat back down with a thud, took off her headphones and stuffed them back into her bag, efficiently tidying up her belongings in preparation to leave

Must we wait for her to express her feelings?

In order to focus, Zheng Shuyi took out the noise-canceling headphones that had not been used for a long time, adjusted the frequency to the highest level, and the world instantly fell silent, even the sound of the air flowing disappeared

Logically, a family of three gathering together should be a harmonious and joyful occasion, but sitting across from them is Shi Yan, and Qin Shi Yue cannot relax at all.

As long as I do not make comparisons, I will not be harmed

After this brief interlude, the colleagues who were working overtime returned to their tasks, but Zheng Shuyi found it difficult to fully concentrate again

She turned over, propped her chin up, swung her legs, and a smile gradually appeared on her face

From the floor-to-ceiling windows of the office, the bright moon hangs high, and the shimmering neon lights outline a landscape unique to the urban night.

The magazine's closing time is 6:00 PM, but currently, there is no media platform that can close on time.

Zheng Shuyi lay on the bed after taking a shower, and with a "ding" sound from her phone, Tang Yi's reply appeared in the ERP system

The opinions are merely a few brief notes

The slight curve at the corner of her mouth made Qin Shiyue feel a sense of unease no matter how she looked at it

Although the laughter is inexplicable

Tang Yi also had no choice, "During the first interview, he had no experience and did not know that his demands were so stringent"

Submit to evil forces

"So early..." Xu Yuling raised her chin and turned her head, waving her hand at Cheng Beier, "You can continue with your work."

Oh. Song Le Lan popped a grape into her mouth, chewed it a couple of times, and then asked, "Are the colleagues easy to get along with?"

I can only count the days on my fingers, and it seems that the progress on the banquet side has slowed down

By the time he put his glasses back on and got out of the car, Zheng Shuyi had already walked to the side of the vehicle

After sitting back at her workstation, she heard someone behind her discussing.

Qin Shiyue tossed aside the towel used for drying her hands and said coldly, "I would indeed like to learn, but would anyone be willing to teach me?"

Tang Yi raised his eyes and looked up and down at Zheng Shuyi, "What do you want to do?"

Although she was very reluctant to admit it, her gaze indeed lingered involuntarily on Zheng Shuyi for several seconds

Upon arriving at a place with heating, Zheng Shuyi took off her coat and draped it over her arm. The shoulders of her shirt were adorned with a delicate layer of fringes, which shimmered and fell away in tiny fragments with her steps as she walked briskly to her workstation

In the dining room, the phone on the table vibrated several times, but Qin Shiyue did not check it

It can be said that Qin Shiyue has never experienced such cold treatment from childhood to adulthood

When one encounters joyful events, their spirit is uplifted. The next day, Zheng Shuyi went to the company and met several colleagues along the way, regardless of gender, all praising her for looking particularly vibrant that day

The candlelight flickered, and Shi Yan's eyelids also moved slightly

Qin Shiyue has never endured such humiliation, nor does she have the habit of suffering in silence

I will ask him personally

Unfortunately, at this hour, there is no one among the overtime workers to appreciate this scene

The thunder rumbled outside, startling Zheng Shuyi back to her senses. She looked around and saw that all her colleagues had left for the day, leaving her alone in the office.

Zheng Shuyi lowered her head, lost in thought, standing still under the dim yellow light, yet her posture still exuded a sense of uprightness

Zheng Shuyi is not feeling unbalanced at all

The person in the back seat did not speak, and the driver remained silent as well, quietly waiting.

The privacy film on the car windows functions like a one-way mirror, allowing those outside to see nothing of the interior, while those inside can clearly see the outside

As she pondered this question, Zheng Shuyi gradually sank into a deep slumber

Not approved

When she failed for the third time, she directly approached Tang Yi

In fact, when Zheng Shuyi completed the first draft, he already had a sense of the outcome, filled with confidence, and could foresee the scene of a significant increase in sales for this issue and a surge in online readership.

Even when it was finally time to leave work, and she picked up her bag to leave, no one even glanced at her

Zheng Shuyi did not bring an umbrella, and she was worried all the way that it would rain heavily like the day she broke up with Yue Xingzhou

As her finger pressed the power button, she awakened for a moment, closing her eyes and taking two deep breaths

Xu Yuling stood there, her brows raised in excitement, followed by a girl with a natural look behind her

Where there is a fruit, there is a cause; she spends very little time with her daughter.

The rift between the two individuals has not been publicly drawn out, so in any public setting, they still present themselves as affectionate colleagues.

Zheng Shuyi began to feel uneasy, sensing that something was amiss.

The chair has been pushed in, the computer has been turned off, and even the desktop has been tidied up neatly

A series of signs indicate that Tang is quite satisfied with this manuscript

The wind suddenly stirred the leaves, and the dappled shadows awakened Zheng Shuyi. She raised her eyes and saw Shi Yan's car parked in front, and her eyes instantly sparkled with dazzling light

She rubbed her brow, shifted in her swivel chair, leaned against Kong Nan's shoulder, and weakly said: "Stop writing, chat with me for a while."

What shall we talk about

Song Yelan, as a hall-of-fame pop singer, is well-known to the public, yet she protects her privacy very well

Qin Shiyue took a breath and slightly raised her voice: "Sister Zheng Shuyi?"

Qin Shiyue has always been indifferent to the changing of the seasons; every year, it is only when she sees the loquat tree in the courtyard blooming that she realizes winter has arrived

She has reviewed it, has no further comments, and has submitted it to the editor-in-chief

She appears to be a girl who loves cleanliness

In the moment of regaining her senses, Qin Shiyue turned around, facing away from Zheng Shuyi as she continued to apply hand cream

Everything is very good

Is saying "What opinions do you have about me?" too strong in tone?

What if they really are?

After finishing speaking, he sneered, "Didn’t you say he liked you more?"

"Speak properly, stop acting spoiled." Tang Yi frowned and took out his phone, "You should ask properly and see if you have offended someone somewhere."

However, overtime is still overtime, and the atmosphere is not as serious as before. There are some whispers and conversations, the voices are not loud, just floating above the cubicles.

She looked around in all directions, then gently moved the stool, intending to humbly seek advice

Indeed, I said that she usually finds it quite troublesome, so how could she take the initiative to offer to take on an intern? This time, she really has gotten quite a bargain

Meanwhile, at the old Shi family residence

I do not know what her uncle means, and whether he has received her signals of distress.

Today, she attempted to seek advice from Zheng Shuyi three times, but the latter did not spare her a glance

Shi Yan turned his phone face down on the table and looked up.

Qin Shiyue did not respond immediately. She stole a glance at Shiyan and noticed that he was looking at his phone, his attention not on her. Only then did she whisper, "Not great, it's so boring. On the first day, they asked me to transcribe the recordings. I'm a reporter, not a typist."

empty

Unlike now, she used to be at her wit's end every day trying to figure out how to get closer to Shi Yan

The first day of the internship is like this, and I do not know how to proceed in the future

At the banquet, tilting my head, I gazed through the car window at that glimmering spot

At this moment, she is seated to the left of Song Yelan and to the right of Qin Xiaoming

Tang Yi still wanted to refuse, but suddenly his arm was embraced, swaying back and forth for two rounds

... ...

In their profession, the dress code is always required to be dignified and serious, yet some individuals manage to wear a shirt and pencil skirt with an elegant grace

At this moment, Qin Xiaoming finally put down his phone and responded, "Who is the leader?"

The next day, she indeed received good news

Like a sudden change in weather, Zheng Shuyi's expression fell again, and she let out a low sigh

A restless gloom bounced around in Zheng Shuyi's heart, accompanied by an indescribable discomfort that made it difficult for her to calmly accept this outcome

After speaking, there was a moment of silence in the dining hall

This is the first time Zheng Shuyi has seen him smile

Just a glance, and then the gaze was withdrawn, leisurely wiping the hands with a towel

Therefore, she did not pay much attention to Qin Shiyue, as the deadline for the interview manuscript of Shiyan was already looming overhead, and she still had many details to finalize

The long table is over one meter wide, with a row of candles standing between the plates, their faint glow resembling a halo.

After a brief silence, Shi Yan did not speak, but instead smiled

Shi Yan withdrew his gaze, removed his glasses, and lowered his head to wipe the lenses.

Zheng Shuyi suddenly looked up at him and blinked her eyes

Qin Shiyue fell silent, quietly observing the reaction of the banquet.

The other party did not respond

Qin Shiyue arrived a minute earlier than her, and while applying hand cream, she heard a noise and looked up.

In the season of short days and long nights, the sky darkens early, and clusters of white loquat flowers crowd the branches, charming and lovely.

Shi Yan stood in front of her, silent, simply gazing at her, waiting for her to speak

Look at her hair, look at her face, look at her waist and hips, look at the smooth and slender lines of her calves

Let me introduce everyone, this is Cheng Beier, the intern who has joined us today. Please take good care of her in the future

The tone of Qin Shiyue's voice changed, mixed with a hint of coolness, "I don't remember, it seems to be something like Zheng..."

Zheng Shuyi suddenly felt a stir in her heart, picked up her bag, and left the company directly

Whenever she caught a glimpse of Qin Shiyue's empty seat, she would think of Xu Yuling's vaguely arrogant demeanor from just now

The feedback from the second day has been sent over, but it is still not approved

A few strands of floral fragrance waft into this old residence, submerged in the aroma of the dishes.

How could someone as astute as Xu Yuling overlook such details? She glanced over there and, with a smile, asked Zheng Shuyi: "What about your intern? Why hasn't he come to meet everyone?"

Qin Shiyue raised an eyebrow and said, "Dad, do you know him?"

Before Tang Yi could ponder over Zheng Shuyi's motives in detail, the person who had approached him came closer, frowning and appearing pitiful.

Hmm? Qin Xiaoming's expression finally became more serious as he leaned back in his chair, adopting a posture of attentive listening

However, during that afternoon, Zheng Shuyi called three times, but the line was always busy

The dark clouds resemble layers of towering mountains, suffocating the city and making it hard to breathe. The weather, which threatens to rain at any moment, causes the footsteps of all passersby to quicken.

Zheng Shuyi's eyes flickered, and after a moment of silence, she said: "Editor-in-Chief, could you give me Shi Yan's phone number?"