Hua Se has her pride.
She likes genuine praise, heartfelt affection, respect, and appreciation from others, but she dislikes pity and sympathy.
What right do you, a junior editor who can't even handle interviewing people, have to sympathize with me?
She stubbornly stood up, her hand scraped and bleeding, and she hissed in pain. A slight smile played on her lips; she could actually manage a laugh even at this moment.
"You should think about yourself. The pain in your hand will heal soon, but your abilities might not be recognized, which is disheartening. Good luck to you."
She limped forward, and to make matters worse, bumped into Yuan Mu as she passed him. However, Yuan Mu was as solid as a rock, while she herself stumbled and nearly fell.
Yuan Mu grabbed her arm.
"You vicious woman, trying to scam me at a time like this!"
"You're trying to scam me!" Hua Se's lips turned white with anger. She glanced at the arm on the woman's back, then suddenly smiled sweetly. "You just said I'm as beautiful as a flower, right? Even though you're a clueless greenhorn, at least you're not blind. What, trying to be a hero and save a damsel in distress?"
Yuan Mu suddenly let go; this woman was poisonous.
Hua Se was caught off guard when he suddenly let go, causing her to fall to the ground. Her hands were injured again.
Even with her thick skin, Hua Se couldn't bear being humiliated time and time again. She looked at her hands and sobbed silently.
Yuan Mu couldn't stand it anymore, so he took a small bag of tissues from his briefcase and tossed it next to Hua Se.
He turned and left.
Hua Se watched his retreating figure, picked up a tissue, and thought, "So this naive young man actually has a compassionate heart."
*
It's almost time to get off work.
Xue Qiandai planned to make an appearance to check on her sleeping rival, but Xue Shi couldn't bring her along.
"Dai Dai, you go to the hospital first. I'll be back later tonight. I'll stay at the shop and watch over Snow Lion while waiting for you." Jian Yan understood.
"Jane, you're the best, mwah!" Xue Qiandai pouted.
When the snow lion saw its mother was about to leave, it wagged its tail and followed behind.
You Duoduo slung her bag over her shoulder and prepared to go home. "Have a great weekend, everyone!"
Blue Mountain is always the last to leave. "Daidai, your Snow Lion barista is fine at the shop, so I'll stay late to watch it for you. By the way, is everyone free for the barista competition tomorrow? Come cheer me on!"
Xue Qiandai leaned on the bar, clicking her tongue with interest, "Um, don't you already have a number one fan? Would it be inappropriate for us to be third wheels?"
Blue Mountain was a little tipsy, and some of his coffee spilled out. "Don't talk nonsense. Ms. Zhao and I are just ordinary friends."
Xue Qiandai stroked her chin and nodded emphatically, confirming that something was amiss. "Did I just mention Miss Zhao? Lan Shan, you're just making things worse, aren't you right, Jian?"
Jian Yan chuckled, "Lan Ka has good taste. That's Miss Zhao, a true beauty and rich girl!"
Lan Shan's face flushed red as she retorted, "This is a great opportunity to promote the coffee shop. Dai Dai, didn't you say you wanted me to work as a coffee maker in a five-star hotel one day? Then we need to make a name for ourselves!"
Ah, that makes a lot of sense.
“Okay, if you don’t mind my brightness, I’ll be a cheerleader. Send me the time and location,” Jian Yan was the first to respond.
Xue Qiandai took the car keys and waved goodbye, saying, "Since you helped me take care of Snow Lion, I'll go cheer you on too."
Just then, Yuan Mu arrived. "Miss Xue, are you going out? Xiao Yan, she..."
Jian Yan jumped out of the box, her eyes brimming with joy, "I'm here. Not working overtime today?"
"It's the weekend. I came over today to invite you and Miss Xue to dinner."
"That's great, treat us to dinner!" Jian Yan glanced at Xue Qiandai, thinking, "Give me some face!"
Xue Qiandai frowned slightly. Shouldn't one give prior notice before inviting someone to dinner? This seemed rather insincere. "I still need to go to the hospital. Let's do it another day."
Yuan Mu probably realized he had been abrupt. "I'm sorry, I forgot to tell Xiaoyan beforehand. Miss Xue, would tomorrow be alright?"
“Tomorrow we’re going to watch the barista competition, to cheer on our—” Jian Yan solemnly pointed to Blue Mountain, “the great barista.”
Yuan Mu showed a hint of disappointment, but he quickly recovered. "Then how about next weekend? I'll make plans with you guys in advance."
“This Sunday…” Jian Yan asked tentatively.
“I have an interview to do on Sunday,” Yuan Mu said, looking down at the tips of his shoes. “The leader in question is quite difficult to schedule with. I’m trying to figure something out.”
Xue Qiandai walked out, not interested in Yuan Mu's matter, only wanting to quickly fulfill her promise to her boyfriend. However, their conversation still overheard her.
Jian Yan: "Which...which leader?"
Yuan Mu: "Jin Heng, CEO of the Jin Group."
Xue Qiandai left the coffee shop, and Jian Yan followed her out.
"Dai Dai, I just remembered..."
Xue Qiandai stared directly at Jian Yan, waiting for her to finish her sentence.
Jian Yan's gaze was open and honest, as if she were whispering to her best friend, "I used to have some nursing knowledge. It's inconvenient for you to be facing your love rival, so let me do it."
Xue Qiandai, a woman of great insight, sighed softly, "Jian, why bother?"
Jian Yan shook her head. "I like him, so I only want to do my best to help him and give him the best. That's my intention. As for whether I can help him or not, that's a matter of ability, which is beyond my control, but I have a clear conscience."
Xue Qiandai weighed the key in her hand, then suddenly smiled and said, "I'm afraid I won't be able to learn the plate-making process if I teach it twice, only once."
Jian Yan smiled, her eyes sparkling. "No, this time it's my fault. I'll teach you until you understand."
Although they are good friends and business partners, Jian Yan understands that one cannot overdraw on others indefinitely. To take in advance, one must first give.
Yuan Mu stared blankly as the two girls chatted intimately, and he felt a pang of shame.
"What are you waiting for? Get in the car. Senior Yuan, I'm in a good mood today and I'm going to have a big meal. You'll have to spend money again." Xue Qiandai waved to him.
Yuan Mu was overjoyed. "No, you're my good friend Xiao Yan. Any kind of feast is fine."
In the end, Snow Lion was still handed over to Blue Mountain. The three of them drove Huo Yunchao's Mercedes-Benz to Chaoyang Hospital.
Xue Qiandai and Jian Yan went to the intensive care unit together. The nurse had just finished her routine check-up, and Xue Qiandai inquired about the situation. Everything was fine, but there was still no sign of her waking up.
“Dai Dai, I’ll go get some water. You can talk to her, and tell her about your unforgettable memories together.” Jian Yan took the initiative, acting like a professional.
"You even know about rehabilitation courses?" Xue Qiandai teased her.
"Isn't that how it's written in TV dramas and novels?" she said as she left the ward.
Xue Qiandai took out her phone, first taking a picture of Yu Xue, and then sending a QQ message to Huo Meiren: "I've come to see my rival. A girlfriend this good, you'd be hard-pressed to find even with a lantern."
QQ notifications popped up rapidly; Huo Yunchao sent a string of kiss emojis.
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