When Jiang Jianhuan arrived at the company, most people were already there. She was one of the later arrivals. As soon as she entered the office, she was greeted by everyone.
"Did you get home safely last night?"
"Has anything happened?"
"Jianhuan should be alright, she wasn't drunk."
Jiang Jianhuan's expression froze slightly. She looked down at herself guiltily, making sure that she was wearing a high-necked top that completely covered the marks between her neck and collarbone before she spoke with a mixture of relief and surprise.
"What's wrong?"
Following everyone's gaze, she looked at the person in the center of their line of sight—Hao Xiao was sitting in his seat with a dazed expression and unfocused eyes.
"She got really drunk last night, and when I put her in the car, she was dizzy and gave me her ex-boyfriend's address. I heard they even...slept together!" A female colleague whispered mysteriously in her ear, her voice low like a thief's, yet brimming with undisguised gossip and excitement.
After saying that, he gave her a knowing look.
Jiang Jianhuan...
Of course she understands!
"What happened?" she asked seriously, adopting a serious attitude. Another female colleague, who knew the situation, provided further explanation.
"Oh dear, Xiaoxiao and her ex-boyfriend still have feelings for each other. Maybe the alcohol made things worse. After all, it takes two to tango!"
Jiang Jianhuan felt as if he had been struck hard in the knee by another arrow.
"That's not how it is..." she tried to explain, but before she could finish, she was interrupted by another person.
"That's not how it works. Look at Xiaoxiao today, she's definitely a victim! That ex-boyfriend is a real jerk, taking advantage of her vulnerability!"
"!" Jiang Jianhuan nodded unconsciously in agreement, but dared not say anything more.
"But this morning, Xiaoxiao was driven to work by her ex-boyfriend. I saw it from downstairs. Before getting out of the car, the two of them kissed for a while." Xu Xue came over from the break room with water and said this with a puzzled look. Immediately, the room fell silent.
"......"
"......"
"......"
The group remained silent for a moment, until the female colleague who had first started gossiping with Jiang Jianhuan finally spoke up.
"Alright, alright, time to go to work, everyone can go home now."
She turned and walked away, her voice still drifting softly as she went, as if she were muttering to herself.
"Looks like this wine is actually quite good..."
No, that's not it. Jiang Jianhuan almost choked back tears as she held back her urge to complain and vent.
Seemingly noticing that she hadn't been very energetic all morning, Jiang Yuan called her to her office before lunch break.
"You know that the company has an internal reward system? Winning first prize in the Emerging Designer Competition can get you an extra 20,000 yuan bonus and a two-week training opportunity at headquarters, right?"
"I know." Jiang Jianhuan nodded. She participated in this competition largely for the training opportunity.
iro is an international brand headquartered in Paris, France. It houses the company's best designers and the most complete production processes. You can not only learn a lot, but also gain a deep understanding of the brand's history and origins.
More importantly, every designer entrusted with important responsibilities in the company has spent some time at headquarters. For example, Jiang Yuan was transferred directly from headquarters. I heard that she only had three years of work experience and was parachuted in as a director.
To gain more opportunities, you must first increase your own value.
"I have submitted your information, and we should have the results in the next few days. You should be prepared to go abroad at any time."
"Thank you, Director. I have no problem with that."
Jiang Jianhuan felt dizzy and lightheaded all day, and his whole body ached as if it were falling apart.
As soon as I got home from get off work, I collapsed onto the bed without even taking a shower. I kicked off my shoes and rolled into the covers.
I slept soundly until I was finally woken up by my phone ringing. It was already dark outside, and the streetlights shone through the window, casting a dim light into the room.
Jiang Jianhuan felt dizzy. After barely managing to see the caller ID, she put the phone to her ear and spoke impatiently.
"Hello..."
"What are you doing? Have you eaten?" Su Mo seemed to be driving, and Jiang Jianhuan vaguely heard the sound of a car horn coming from the opposite direction.
"Go to sleep," Jiang Jianhuan replied succinctly.
"Have you eaten?" He paused, then continued to ask. Jiang Jianhuan had her eyes closed, seemingly still longing for her dreamland.
"I don't want to eat." She drawled out the words, lazily, completely unaware of the coquettishness in her tone. Su Mo smiled.
"How about I bring you some seafood porridge from Tongfuji? And also a serving of crab roe buns and osmanthus glutinous rice balls."
Jiang Jianhuan's dream was interrupted for a moment, and he unconsciously filled in the two things he had mentioned. After a while, he said to the other end in a sullen voice.
I'm hungry.
Su Mo's laughter came clearly, followed by his speech.
"You can keep sleeping. I'll call you when I get there."
"Um."
Jiang Jianhuan tossed her phone aside with a clear conscience, turned over, buried her face in the blanket, and went back to sleep.
Su Mo arrived about an hour later. Jiang Jianhuan opened the door for him, her face still hazy, and then went to brush her teeth and wash her face.
He took out the items in his hand one by one and arranged them on the dining table.