In a prosperous urban area, in an office building, in a foreign trade company on a certain floor, the office area with about twenty or thirty cubicles is bustling with energy.
"Sister Xiaolin, today's dress is so beautiful. Where did you buy it?"
"There is a similar model in the shopping mall opposite. It suits you very well. Let's go for a walk in the evening after work? Oh, Mengmeng is wearing new lipstick again. It looks so tempting. Come on, let me have a taste of it.
Taste...don't run away, I won't eat you, hehehehaha..."
"Sister Xiaolin, don't be like this. Mengmeng has just arrived, please be merciful and save a bite for us male compatriots!"
"Are you blaming me for not taking action? That's what beautiful women are like. They have quick hands but don't have them at all... Ha, don't be dejected, work honestly, and I will introduce you to one when my sister is in a good mood one day!"
"real?"
"Fake! Do you really dare to care about the resources in my hands? Your bonus is gone this month!"
"No, my aunt——"
Screams, laughter, mixed with a few gloating jokes, the atmosphere here is quite harmonious. This is the foreign trade company that Xie Wei took over last year. As for the cheerful and elegant woman in the center of the crowd at this time, wearing a bright skirt, she is naturally Li Xiaolin
.
It is worth mentioning that compared to the boss Xie Wei, the assistant boss Li Xiaolin is more popular in the company, or the popularity is higher.
This is not to say that Xie Wei is usually serious and harsh. This does not exist. In fact, although she works nine to five in the same company and is only separated by a few walls, Xie Wei has opportunities to communicate with ordinary employees and even managers and other management
Not much. It's not that she's trying to be a boss. Xie Wei isn't that boring yet, and she doesn't need this kind of superficial form to show her status. The actual situation is that when the latter faces her, even if it's just a simple talk,
A few gossips that have nothing to do with work are often unconsciously restrained and cannot be let go.
Li Xiaolin was different. When she first came here, some company elders were respectful to her, a confidant who came with the new boss, and then kept away from her. Especially the previous management, they were all guessing who she would replace.
Or simply create a new executive position above them.
But the result is that she joined the company as the boss's assistant, and she is still the boss's assistant now. And with subsequent contacts, both the management and ordinary employees were impressed by her cheerful and elegant handling skills and calm and professional work.
Their abilities are quite impressive, and there is no doubt about them. On the contrary, they can't help but show their closeness.
There was a rumor in the company before that because this sister has an overseas study background and her usual style is a bit open and non-vegetarian, some employees secretly speculated about her relationship with the boss... Of course, it later turned out that it was not the boss.
I have been married before, and my ex-husband is Mr. Su from the opposite company, and I am still pursuing him now.
Because of this, Li Xiaolin became even more popular.
"Okay, let's all work with peace of mind. If I catch someone deserting when I get out later, hum..." she clicked her fingers in the air, looking like you were dead. After finishing, Li Xiaolin laughed and picked up the coffee.
Cup, turned around and walked towards the general manager's office at the end of the corridor.
Without knocking, he pushed the door open and walked in, "Sister Wei, it's coffee time."
The person sitting behind the desk was naturally Xie Wei, who seemed to be looking at something just now. When Li Xiaolin came in, she put it into the drawer without leaving a trace and pushed it up. She looked up with a helpless expression: "I heard something moving outside.
I have asked you to restrain yourself, otherwise you will have to spread the news about our relationship again."
"Haha, isn't that great? This is the effect we want!" Li Xiaolin walked to the table and put down the coffee cup. At the same time, her eyes unconsciously passed by the drawer that had not been pushed tightly. As expected, she caught a glimpse of a butterfly brooch and raised her eyebrows.
He just pretended not to see it and said teasingly, "Or, Sister Wei, are you afraid that Mr. Mensu will misunderstand you?"
"Stop joking." Xie Wei frowned and shook her head, "You know, Su Jie and I can't do it!"
"Look at my mouth." Li Xiaolin raised her hand and patted her mouth gently, "Let's not talk about this anymore, let's drink coffee... By the way, there is one more thing." She naturally changed the subject, "Go to Xiangjiang to discuss cooperation with the company over there.
Which day is better to set the time for?”
Xie Wei pondered for a moment: "How about this weekend? Can you make it in time?"
"It's in time, the general intention has been communicated, and there are no differences. It was just a formality in the past. If Sister Wei, you want to have fun in Xiangjiang, do some shopping, etc., we can go there early, otherwise it will be no problem to go on the same day."
"Then let's book the weekend." Xie Wei picked up the coffee and took a sip, put it down, looked at Li Xiaolin and suddenly said, "When I come back this time, how about I leave this company to you?"
Li Xiaolin, who also picked up the coffee cup, couldn't help being stunned when she heard this, then suddenly realized, and asked: "Sister Wei, have you decided?"
Maybe the coffee tasted too bitter, or something else. Xie Wei pursed her lips slightly, gave a slightly bitter smile, and nodded: "Well, ha, actually, I don't need to decide, and I don't have the right to decide... But fortunately, it was delayed.
In the past six months, I have treated it as a vacation, which is actually not bad to think about..."
What we are talking about here is naturally the Xie family’s affairs.
It is conceivable that if the Xie family is still the same Xie family as before, and Xie Zhengying and Xie Zhenghua are still there, Xie Wei may be able to do the things she likes after leaving her job.
But now that the direct line of the Xie family is withering, Xie Wei, as the eldest daughter, is still the most outstanding person in the current generation of the family. Naturally, she cannot always run two small and inconspicuous companies - even if she manages these two small companies well.
Especially now that the foreign trade company has become a phenomenon, but for Pang Ranruo and the Xie family, these can only be regarded as small troubles and not enough.
If she continues to be leisurely like this, not to mention her family does not allow it, she will not be able to get over the hurdle in her heart.
Don't say such childish words as "I have my own life". She is very clear about her knowledge, talents, accomplishments, etc. The fundamental source of all these things is inseparable from the family's upbringing since childhood. This is a resource, and so is
Responsibility. If the family is going well, it doesn't matter. One more person is not more, and one less her is not a lot. But now that the family is in danger, then she feels that she has to shoulder the responsibility without hesitation.
Of course, this decision was not made hastily now. She had made it since she returned from her trip a year ago. It was also the last holiday she gave herself. After the new year, she went to meet a group of Xie family elders to help Tangdou solve the problem of moving back to Jiangyue Mansion.
, incidentally made the final decision.
"Now it's time to return to my rightful place." Shaking her head, Xie Wei's expression returned to calmness, "We met each other. I invited you back from abroad. You accompanied me out of the city bank, and I also
I have nothing to give you. Things at the logistics company are too complicated and if you don’t like it, I will send someone else there. But this company is suitable for you, and everyone likes you..."
"Don't even think about it!" Li Xiaolin suddenly interrupted.
"Um?"
"Don't even think about getting promoted and getting rich without me!" Li Xiaolin opened her arms in a somewhat exaggerated manner and said matter-of-factly, "I am your personal assistant and flower protector, so of course I will follow you wherever you go."
"Xiaolin, you..."
"Ha, it's such a happy decision!" But before Xie Wei could finish her words, Li Xiaolin picked up her coffee and propped herself up on the table, winking mischievously with her crescent-shaped smiling eyes, "I'm going out."
"Uh, wait..."
At this moment, the ringtone of the mobile phone placed on the table suddenly rang. I glanced at the caller ID and grouped it into the family column, Xiao Tang.
Xie Wei couldn't help but look stunned, gestured to Li Xiaolin, and picked up the phone.
"Hey, Xiao Tang... we haven't set off yet. What, have you thought about it... Okay, what about tomorrow... That's it, you can send your identity information directly to Xiaolin now, you
With her number, I will ask Brother Liang to pick you up and take you to the airport tomorrow..."
After hanging up the phone, Xie Wei raised her head and looked at Li Xiaolin, "Inform Manager Zhu and the others that the itinerary to Xiangjiang has been changed. Bring the contract and leave tomorrow. Also book an extra ticket, Xiao Tang's, and he will go with us."
Li Xiaolin was slightly stunned when she heard this, and then she reacted: "Young handsome guy? Okay, I understand, maybe tomorrow."
"Well, let's find a local tour guide. As you just said, let's stop by for a few days."
"Ha, it seems that Manager Zhu and I have benefited." Li Xiaolin winked.
Xie Wei smiled, did not deny it, and then looked at Li Xiaolin who turned and walked towards the door: "Xiaolin... thank you."
"Youarewele!" Li Xiaolin stepped out of the door with half a foot, turned sideways, raised her finger rather coolly, and then closed the door with a smile.
In the office, Xie Wei shook her head and smiled again, looking relaxed. Although she has not yet officially decided which business to take charge of the family, after returning to the family group, she will naturally not have such a relaxing time as now. But if Xiaolin is with her
, then maybe it won’t be so lonely...
Lowering his head and smiling, his gaze happened to pass through the gap in the drawer and fell on the slightly trembling butterfly wings inside. His bright eyes couldn't help but tremble. After freezing for a few seconds, he opened the drawer and picked up this butterfly brooch that he had never worn before.
, caressing her with her fingertips, she was in a daze.
What a pity... I thought that I might be able to see you again during my last trip to Europe, but unfortunately I still didn't meet you... In the future, with complicated affairs, I probably won't have the chance...
With this thought in mind, he pursed his lips, took the wallet aside, opened it, and put the butterfly brooch in the innermost compartment as usual, and put it away. He raised his head, cheered up, and focused on the data report on the computer screen in front of him.
Click and drag the mouse.
After a long time, an inaudible sigh echoed in the office and disappeared...
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The next day, at noon, inside Xiangjiang International Airport.
A petite figure wore a cartoon raccoon hat, carried a small backpack, and held a pamphlet with the airport's directional map in his hand. He stood among the crowds of people passing by, like a lost lamb separated from the large army.
I couldn't help but look around blankly.
"Did I go wrong? Where is this... Hey, that figure just now looked so familiar, was it Xiao Tang... It's impossible, or... did I start to miss home as soon as I came out...
"
Obviously, no one can answer her so many questions. However, a certain civet cat can still answer generously the questions of "who is this" from the judges.
This is Mu Ling, yes, she has come to Xiangjiang.
In fact, she shouldn't have come. Yelian had repeatedly warned her not to get involved in this matter and just send the encrypted document when the time came.
Someone else also gave a similar reminder. Yes, the night before yesterday, although someone did not establish communication with Mu Ling, he did reply to an email. Well, I was just afraid that this offline girl would run away according to the planned schedule.
Come to Xiangjiang.
The content is concise and concise - I'll get it done.
It was not said explicitly, and it was impossible to say it explicitly, but the meaning was undoubtedly expressed clearly enough. Just let Mu Ling stand aside and stop causing trouble, and he would take care of everything.
But judging from the current situation, it is a pity that Mu Ling did not understand the full spirit of it. She only knew that the senior master agreed to help, and then she followed it naturally. Double insurance, there is strength in numbers.
It has to be said that from the perspective of the wood spirit, this idea cannot be wrong. Moreover, because she did not get someone's permission, Yelian had never told her in detail about someone before. That is what is needed this time
She sent an email and said a few words. She only knew that this person was a senior in the industry and seemed to be a master.
As for whether this master was as tall as several floors, she had no idea at all, so she felt that she had to come this time, just in case she could help.
Therefore, Mu Ling came here with great courage, and the decision itself was not easy.
She is still self-aware. When she was at the Baicao Street Office, she was only responsible for providing logistical support and had never been out in the field. Sister Qing wouldn't let her go out, and she didn't dare to do it herself. Not to mention that it was even more dangerous now.
The underground world... After struggling for a whole day, she made the decision to fly to Xiangjiang. And to encourage herself, she also gave this operation a cool code name, called the Expedition of Mu Ling!
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Unfortunately, this expedition did not go very smoothly, no, it should be said that it suffered a major blow before it even started - she got lost as soon as she got off the plane, and even
I can't find the exit from the airport...
Don't panic, hold on!
Telling herself this, Mu Ling thought about it for a while and came up with a good idea to ask someone... Okay, just kidding, she is not that idiot. In fact, she was thinking about who to ask for directions. Strangers are definitely not good.
Yeah, otaku creatures never like to deal with strangers. Besides, what should I do if I encounter a malicious person who intentionally points me in the wrong direction? It’s best to ask the airport staff, but in addition, Kok Ling has an equally good one.
choose.
I sniffed the aroma of the food... and unconsciously touched my belly. It was time for dinner, why not find something to eat first? Then when I was buying something, I asked where the exit was. The shopkeeper who took the money would definitely point it out enthusiastically. Kill two birds with one stone.
, as witty as me!
After silently giving herself a thumbs up, Mu Ling walked forward looking for the scent of food. Not to mention, her nose was really good, and she soon found a place that resembled a snack street. There were a row of restaurants and shops, and her eyes started to wander.
I struggled to move away from those promotional photos of gourmet food that were full of color, flavor, and taste, scanned around, and went straight to a shop selling ramen and steamed buns.
After adding the 188,800, she really didn't have much money and had to save some money. In addition, the signboard of this restaurant said it accepted RMB, which was also an important reason.
She checked the guide and found that it was not cost-effective to exchange Hong Kong dollars at the airport. It was best to go out. As the saying goes, save money when you can.
"A bowl of wonton noodles, thank you."
Mu Ling definitely doesn't know Cantonese, but it doesn't matter, the cashier must understand Mandarin. While ordering, Mu Ling put down his backpack, opened the zipper, reached in with his arm and swiped. There was no familiar touch of the wallet, and he swiped again.
, stroked again...
He lowered his head in astonishment and rummaged around quickly. In just a few seconds, he almost stuffed his whole little head into his backpack. But, yes, no!
I looked up in confusion. Didn’t I go out without my wallet? No, I used my wallet to pay the bill when I took a taxi to the airport... I left it in the taxi? Impossible. It was obviously still there when I got on the plane and picked up my headphones...
Lost it on the plane? But I didn’t take it out. I saw it when I put my headphones on after getting off the plane...
Facing the cashier's incomprehensible look, Kouling's little head was spinning so fast that it was about to spontaneously combust, and sweat appeared on both sides of his nose unconsciously. His thoughts were like turning pages in a book, turning all the way from home to now. Finally,
A familiar line jumped into my mind - there is always only one truth!
I...my wallet was stolen?
Rumble! A thunderbolt struck the wood spirit on the spot, making it stand stiff and stunned!