Huamo Technology Co., Ltd.

In the conference room, Rong Mo clearly assigned tasks and then hurriedly returned to his office to start packing.

"Have you noticed that President Rong is acting strangely today?" Xu Ping from the advertising department couldn't help but start gossiping as soon as Rong Mo left.

“Right, right, I think so too!” Xia Ning, another employee next to her, quickly added, “It feels like…”

"The feeling of being in love!"

Before Xia Ning could finish speaking, Huanhuan, who was shutting down her computer, also joined the gossip.

"Yes, yes, yes! That's exactly the feeling!"

Everyone was having a lively and enjoyable discussion, each offering their own perspective.

Yuan Mengjie, who had just left the meeting, arrived at Rong Mo's office door and gently knocked.

"Come in." Rong Mo had just picked up his coat and was about to put it on when he heard a knock on the door.

Yuan Mengjie took a deep breath, put on a professional smile, and pushed open the door to go inside.

"Mr. Rong, there's a document here that needs your signature." Yuan Mengjie placed the document on Rong Mo's desk and said calmly, as if she really was just here for work.

“Okay, I understand. If it’s not urgent, I’ll look into it tomorrow,” Rong Mo replied.

"It's a bit urgent. I need this document tomorrow morning, so I'd appreciate it if you could sign it." Yuan Mengjie lied, hoping to buy Rong Mo more time.

"Okay, let me see." Rong Mo hesitated for a moment, then hung the clothes back up and sat back down in the chair.

After reading the document, Rong Mo nodded, signed it, and handed it to Yuan Mengjie, saying, "It's signed."

Yuan Mengjie accepted the gift with both hands and said softly, "Thank you, President Rong."

Seeing that Rong Mo was in a hurry to grab his clothes and leave, Yuan Mengjie pursed her lips and said, "When we were studying abroad, do you remember a guy from the next department named Lin Zixuan? He recently came to Beijing to develop his career, and since we're both in Beijing, he asked me to invite us to dinner tonight."

"Lin Zixuan?" Rong Mo was taken aback. "Wasn't he a programmer abroad? I heard he was doing very well, and many companies offered him high salaries but he refused to come back. Why is he suddenly back?"

"I'm not entirely sure either, but I think he's a rare talent. If he could join our company, it would be a good thing for us, so I agreed. Want to come together?"

Yuan Mengjie looked at him expectantly.

"I have plans tonight and can't go, sorry. You guys chat first, you can sound him out and see if he's interested. If he is, we can meet up another time."

Thinking that Shen Zhi Qiu was still waiting for him downstairs, and that Yuan Meng Jie could handle the matter herself, Rong Mo refused outright and hurriedly prepared to leave.

After taking a few steps, seeing that Yuan Mengjie was still standing there in a daze, Rong Mo urged, "Mengjie, I have something to do and I have to go first."

"Okay," Yuan Mengjie replied, her head bowed and a hint of sadness in her voice.

"What happened?" Rong Mo noticed that she seemed a little off, so he stopped and turned around to ask.

"It's nothing, I'm just a bit tired from rushing to finish projects lately," Yuan Mengjie said, pursing her lips and using work as an excuse.

Rong Mo frowned, thinking that the marketing department had indeed been under too much pressure lately, with several projects running at the same time. Yuan Mengjie was the main person in charge, and given that she had always been a very conscientious and responsible person, she must be under a lot of pressure.

“Mengjie, work is indeed important, but you're not in the right state of mind. Don't work overtime after get off work. I was working so late the other day and you were still at the company. Don't overwork yourself. Work is for a better life, don't put the cart before the horse.”

Seeing that Yuan Mengjie was still not in good spirits, Rong Mo joked with a smile, "I don't want people to say behind my back that I'm a boss who exploits his employees. Otherwise, I won't even dare to leave this office."

"Okay." Yuan Mengjie couldn't help but laugh, and the atmosphere finally eased a bit.

"Then I'll be going now." Rong Mo nodded and left in a hurry.

Watching Rong Mo's figure disappear at the company entrance, Yuan Mengjie felt like a deflated doll, and returned to her office somewhat blankly.

Thinking about her appointment that evening, Yuan Mengjie tidied her clothes, grabbed her makeup bag, and prepared to touch up her makeup.

Just as Yuan Mengjie stepped in front of the mirror, she received a call from Lin Zixuan.

"I'm sorry, Mengjie, something came up on my end and I can't make it tonight."

As soon as the call connected, Yuan Mengjie heard Lin Zixuan's somewhat hurried voice.

"Is it serious?" Yuan Mengjie asked with concern. "You're new to the capital and not very familiar with the city. Is there anything I can do to help?"

"Thank you, Mengjie, I can handle it." Lin Zixuan declined Yuan Mengjie's offer. "I just feel very sorry for standing you up on our first meeting. I'm so sorry, I'll treat you to a meal next time to make up for it."

"It's alright, go ahead and get busy. If you need any help, just give me a call anytime," Yuan Mengjie said gently.

"Okay, thank you," Lin Zixuan said gratefully.

After hanging up the phone, Yuan Mengjie stared blankly at herself in the mirror.

Despite her meticulously applied makeup, she couldn't hide her exhaustion. Yuan Mengjie shook her head, trying to stay alert.

Today she saw with her own eyes that the woman beside Rong Mo was pregnant, and judging from the way Rong Mo took such good care of her, she must be the one he cherishes most.

She had been by Rong Mo's side for many years, but he had only maintained a classmate and colleague relationship with her, and there had never been any indication that things would go further.

If Rong Mo had feelings for her, it's impossible that they've known each other for so many years without any progress.

However, since she met him, no other woman had ever appeared in his life, so she thought she might have a chance.

Now that her dream is shattered, it's time for her to wake up.

Thinking of this, Yuan Mengjie smiled bitterly at herself in the mirror, and her heart quietly changed. She composed herself and continued to draw her eyebrows in front of the mirror.

After touching up her makeup, Yuan Mengjie straightened her coat with satisfaction, wrapped a beige scarf around her neck, and then grabbed her bag to leave work.

The marketing staff were quite surprised; this was the first time they had seen this workaholic leave on time. Usually, she was the last one to leave, so today was truly an unprecedented first.

"Everyone, go home early. Go eat when you're hungry, go on dates when you're ready. Life after get off work is yours to live." Yuan Mengjie greeted the group of young people with a smile. She said this to everyone, and also to herself. She walked through the corridor and left, leaving everyone looking at each other in bewilderment.

After closing the car door, Yuan Mengjie took out her phone and navigated to the newly opened restaurant. She had originally planned to invite Rong Mo to eat there, but now she felt that going there herself was also an option.

Yuan Mengjie was led by a waiter to a table on the terrace.

"Mengjie?" Suddenly, a familiar voice called out to her.