The pear blossoms, whiter than snow, resembled her skin; the crabapple blossoms, red and vibrant, were like the seal he had left behind.
*
With a heart full of trepidation, Yuan Mu went to the magazine office.
He experienced the situation where passersby had ulterior motives.
Everyone was pointing and whispering about him. Some said he was "very lucky with women," while others said he was "incredibly audacious."
He returned to his workstation, a large, private space. This was specially arranged by the editor-in-chief after his promotion to editor-in-chief. He hadn't even warmed his seat when Kang Cheng entered.
"Editor-in-Chief," Yuan Mu stood up, clearly somewhat flustered and uneasy.
Kang Cheng pressed his hand down, gesturing for him to sit down.
“Xiao Yuan, actually you’ve always been a young man I admire. You’re talented, energetic, and have a solid network of connections. Compared to those who are all talk and no action, you’re the perfect candidate for editor-in-chief.”
The more the editor-in-chief said this, the more alarmed Yuan Mu became. He feared he wouldn't be able to handle the twists and turns that followed. "The editor-in-chief is my mentor; without him, I wouldn't be where I am today."
"However, things have come to this point, and I can no longer keep you here. The world is vast, and with your abilities, I believe you can achieve great things."
This is tantamount to an eviction notice.
Yuan Mu raised his head, took a deep breath, and thought, "What's meant to happen will happen, and I'll leave gracefully."
"Editor-in-chief, thank you for your guidance. We look forward to meeting again sometime. I still have some personal belongings to pack; it will take a little time."
Kangcheng silently gave him the space.
He quickly packed his things and left the magazine office amidst the complex gazes of his colleagues, which ranged from disdain to admiration.
Downstairs, Yuan Mu and Jin Heng met unexpectedly.
"Is this what you mean?" Yuan Mu asked, in a declarative sentence.
Jin Heng clasped his hands together and let them hang down. "You have good taste, you've set your sights on my woman. Since you slept with her, you should have expected this day to come."
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