Jiang Mianmian smiled, cupped his face, and gently kissed the corner of his lips.

Tonight is destined to be another turbulent night.

...

The next day, Jiang Mianmian invited Pei Nian to the company.

Pei Nian was very careful; instead of going through the main entrance, she took the private elevator through the side door and arrived at Jiang Mianmian's office.

"Actually, you don't need to be so careful." Jiang Mianmian poured her a cup of black tea and smiled, "Anyway, you'll be starting work at the company soon, and you'll have to clock in through the main entrance every day!"

"What?" Pei Nian was stunned for a moment, then looked up and met her gaze.

Jiang Mianmian sat down next to her and handed her some of the sales department's documents.

"The project I'm in charge of is nearing completion, and now my main task is to sell these houses."

Pei Nian quietly looked at the documents, then looked at her with disbelief, "You...you want me to help you sell the house?"

"You don't want to?" Jiang Mianmian smiled and gently held her hand. "I've thought about it and I feel that you're still so young. You shouldn't stay at home all day or stay with me. You should have your own world."

Pei Nian hurriedly said, "Sister Mianmian, if you feel it's not good for me to live in the Lu family, I can move out anytime! I can also go back to my old workplace..."

"I just don't want you to go back, that's why I'm keeping you at the Lu family's!"

Pei Nian was startled, as if something was stuck in her throat, and she couldn't speak for a long time.

“Working at Lu’s is much better than your previous job as a cleaner at a bar,” Jiang Mianmian said sincerely, looking at her. “However, other departments at Lu’s have very high requirements for educational background, which isn’t really suitable for you. After looking around, I found that the sales department is a place that highly values ​​individual abilities, has a relatively relaxed work environment, and is great for personal development. Most importantly, it pays well here, so…”

"Yes, I'll go!" Pei Nian gave a firm answer before she could finish speaking.

Jiang Mianmian was stunned, then laughed.

“Sister Mianmian,” Pei Nian smiled at her, “I’ll go anywhere as long as you ask.”

Jiang Mianmian tightened her grip on her hand, a warm feeling welling up in her heart.

Now she increasingly believes that the connections between people are truly wondrous.

Pure emotions like Pei Nian's are even rarer in this ever-changing era.

“I know,” Pei Nian lowered her head, “Miss Lu Ran might be more comfortable if I’m not home…”

"What?" Jiang Mianmian exclaimed in surprise.

“It’s true.” Pei Nian shrugged. “I can tell she holds a grudge against me… Well, in the beginning, I was the one who was hostile to her mother.”

“Niannian,” Jiang Mianmian tried to help her resolve her inner conflict, “Ranran’s mother just passed away not long ago, and now her marriage to Junyang has to be postponed, and they can’t even hold the wedding for the next two years… She’s in a bad mood, but it’s not because of you. She’s just having a momentary emotional outburst. Don’t blame her.”

“How could that be?” Pei Nian smiled. “Actually, this is all my fault. My appearance provoked Cheng Suyue, which is why she did such an extreme thing in the end.”

"This isn't your fault! She has mental health issues; no one could have predicted this outcome."

Pei Nian kept her head down, holding the cup of tea in her hand, her thumb nervously tracing the rim of the cup.

*

Soon, Pei Nian officially became a member of Lu's sales department.

Although she entered the workforce at a young age, she was used to working alone, and this was the first time she had joined a team like this.

Looking at the grand and upscale decor of the sales department, and seeing everyone rushing around, she felt an invisible pressure.

She didn't want to embarrass Jiang Mianmian, nor did she want to embarrass the Lu family.

She took a deep breath, her heart pounding, her mind a jumble of thoughts that quickly went blank. The sales department materials she had been studying late into the night a few days ago were now completely forgotten.

Zhou Nan walked past the reception desk, smiling as he invited her into his office.

Pei Nian followed behind her blankly. On the way from the front desk to the office, she seemed to hear a lot of people pointing and whispering about her.

"Don't worry about it." Zhou Nan chuckled, made her a cup of coffee, and then lowered the blinds around the office.

"The sales department is the second largest department in the group, on par with the marketing department. Where there are many people, there will inevitably be a lot of gossip. Just ignore what those people say about you."

"Hmm." Pei Nian nodded and looked up to examine the woman.

Zhou Nan, the sales manager, is a very kind middle-aged woman. She has a strong presence but doesn't make people feel uncomfortable, and she is also very easygoing.

When Jiang Mianmian asked her to bring Pei Nian inside but not to be too conspicuous, Zhou Nan had already guessed the extent of their relationship.

Since Xiao Lu is so protective of her best friend, she naturally has to protect her too. In a place full of people and gossip, not revealing one's identity is the greatest protection.

Zhou Nan smiled, adjusted his glasses, and asked casually, "What did you hear just now?"

Pei Nian scratched his head and smiled sheepishly.

"I guess it's because you're so beautiful that they're very interested in you."

"this……"

“In our line of work, being beautiful is an advantage, and you have a unique advantage!” Zhou Nan laughed. “But remember, beauty is a winning hand when played with other cards; beauty alone is a dead end.”

“Yes, I understand,” Pei Nian said softly.

"Also, although the sales department is very busy, there's a lot of gossip. No matter what others say about you, don't pay attention to them. Your task is to achieve results and make money! As long as you can make money, the group can unconditionally support your individuality, provided it doesn't break the law!"

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