PFC Chapter 942 Planting a Seed
Chapter 942 Planting a Seed
At noon, in the restaurant of Grand Hyatt Shopping Mall, Chen An walked in and saw Zhong Xiaoqin, who was already waiting there, dressed up carefully.
Compared to the previous sweet and cute style of official attire and light makeup, now on this basis, some mature and cool flavor has been added!
Seeing Chen An looking straight at her, Zhong Xiaoqin couldn't help but feel a little nervous, "Why are you looking at me like that? Is there something wrong with me?"
"Something's wrong. Something's very wrong!"
"Ah!" Hearing this, Zhong Xiaoqin quickly took out a mirror, thinking that something went wrong when she was putting on makeup! !
After more than ten seconds, Zhong Xiaoqin confirmed that there was no problem with her makeup, then raised her head and looked at Chen An in confusion!
Chen An said with emotion, "I have always had a keen eye since I was a child. From the first time I saw Sister Xiaoqin, I knew you were a beauty. I even thought that if you dressed up carefully, you would definitely be stunning..."
"But the truth is beyond my imagination!!" Chen An pretended to be a fangirl and looked at Zhong Xiaoqin teasingly, "Hello, little sister, I don't know how to address you. Do you have a partner? If so, would you mind having one more!!!"
"Puff! Hehehe!" Chen An's words made Zhong Xiaoqin laugh so hard that her body shook. Although the scale was not grand, it was still quite impressive! !
Zhong Xiaoqin rolled her eyes and said coquettishly, "Oh, Chen An, you are so mean. You teased me right away. I laughed so hard that my stomach hurts. How am I going to eat later?"
"I'm not flattering you on purpose. When I walked in just now, I noticed that many of the men at the tables next to me were secretly looking at you, and some were even caught by their girlfriends and had their ears pulled!"
"Really?" Zhong Xiaoqin said as she lowered her body and looked around secretly! !
There were indeed quite a few people looking at the two of them, but it seemed...
"Chen An, are you sure you are peeking at me? Why are all of them women?"
Chen An shrugged indifferently, "You'll get used to it. When my girlfriend and I went shopping, the biggest feeling she had was that a harmonious society is great. Fortunately, our eyes can't kill, or else our lives would be in danger!!"
"Although what you said is a bit too narcissistic, judging from the current situation, being your girlfriend is really stressful!"
"I was busy last night and didn't have time to send you the document. Here I give this to you!" Chen An took out a USB flash drive and handed it over.
Holding the USB lightly, Zhong Xiaoqin said solemnly, "Thank you, Chen An. Actually, I have doubted myself a lot during this period. It is you who has always encouraged me and given me the confidence to persevere!"
"When anything starts, you will have this feeling to some extent. Not only will people around you doubt you, but you yourself will also be nervous. Of course, the key to the problem is to get the results you want!"
“This is the key to proving yourself!”
Zhong Xiaoqin nodded, "Chen An, I have revised the chapters I wrote before based on your suggestions. Please take some time to review them for me. I want to publish the article on the first day of the new year to get a good start!"
It was just a few tens of thousands of words, and would take at most an hour, so Chen An agreed immediately.
"Xiaoqin, you still need to accumulate experience at this stage. It is definitely not appropriate to just work behind closed doors. Are you interested in coming to my company?"
"Ah? No, Chen An, what can I do in your company?"
"If you read a book a hundred times, its meaning will become clearer. The job of assistant editor is very suitable for you at this stage. You can review manuscripts while absorbing the knowledge you need from them. There are also many colleagues around, and you can discuss with each other to avoid detours. It can be said to kill two birds with one stone!"
Zhong Xiaoqin was very tempted by this proposal, but given her current level, she simply could not be qualified for this job...
"Thank you for your kindness, Chen An, but I'd better think about this matter carefully..."
“But are you worried about the experience?”
“Well, I can’t even write my own article right now, let alone review it!!”
Chen An pretended to be surprised and asked, "Xiaoqin, you don't think that I am arranging a job for you simply because we are friends, right?"
Zhong Xiaoqin looked at Chen An with a puzzled expression, as if saying, isn't that the case?
"I've read about your previous work experience in the property management department. You may seem like a sticky note girl, but you actually play a vital role in the entire department!!"
Hearing this, Zhong Xiaoqin couldn't help but sit up straight. She really wanted to hear how Chen An evaluated her. After all, even she herself felt that she had no sense of presence when she was in the department before!
"From the country to the enterprise and family, if we want harmony and stability, we must have a mediator, or a good guy, to balance the contradictions of everyone!"
"This kind of role is not something that everyone can play. It requires gentleness, sensitivity, understanding, optimism, cheerfulness, and affinity. More importantly, it requires a warm heart..."
"Combining all the above factors, this is one of the reasons why I took the initiative to introduce you to this job."
"My company was established not long ago, and all the staff are still in the running-in period. Moreover, everyone has different working habits and working methods, and there are many contradictions!"
"In my eyes, so-called talents are not necessarily graduates from prestigious universities, nor are they elite returnees from overseas. Rather, they are those who can grasp the unknown opportunities and arrange the most suitable people! Sister Xiaoqin, are you willing to help me?"
Zhong Xiaoqin was numb all over. Even if she didn't admit it, her experiences over the years made her feel that she was just an unknown person, a very ordinary girl!
But Chen An's well-reasoned praise made her seem to see a different self. She could not see the true face of Mount Lu because she was in the mountain. This was the true reflection of her mentality! !
It turns out that I, Zhong Xiaoqin, am not useless, but a very important talent! !
Seeing Zhong Xiaoqin's expression, Chen An smiled and did not rush her.
Zhong Xiaoqin lacks independent thinking and is not good at rejecting people, let alone her friend and mentor.
Moreover, for a person who lacks self-confidence, what he desires most is the recognition of others. Of course, this recognition cannot be nonsense, it must be reasonable and well-founded!!
You, Gu Jia, are not bored, but am I harming your bestie? I will harm her openly. If you try to stop or persuade me, I will find a way to alienate your bestie's relationship! !
Zhong Xiaoqin came back to her senses, looked at Chen An and hesitated for a moment before speaking, "Well, how about I go back and think about it? This news is too sudden, and I'm not prepared at all!"
"Xiaoqin, don't be so nervous. The job of an assistant editor is actually not as difficult as you think. I believe that with your skills, you can get the hang of it in a month at most!"
"How about this, the normal internship period is three months, one month is enough for you. The company is on holiday recently, so you can report directly to the company after the New Year!!"
Zhong Xiaoqin couldn't refuse now. Chen An valued her ability, and because of their friendship, the internship period was reduced to one month. He also helped her a lot during this period. If she refused again, it would be too disrespectful! !
Of course, she herself also wants to try this job. Not only can it shut up her parents, but it will also be a breakthrough in her life!
"Then I'll give it a try. If it doesn't work..."
Chen An interrupted and encouraged, "Xiaoqin, I believe you can do it. In order to celebrate the birth of a famous female writer in the future, we must drink a little. What do you think?"
"You are exaggerating. You are a great writer. I am glad I didn't disappoint you or embarrass you!" Although she was being modest, the smile on her face showed her mentality! !
They called the waiter, ordered a few bottles of beer, and started drinking and chatting! !
Whether in his past life or this life, Mr. Chen is an expert at making promises and deceiving people.
In addition, Zhong Xiaoqin's marriage is in name only and her career has no direction.
These pancakes are such a joy to eat!!
After a few drinks, Zhong Xiaoqin, who was a little tipsy, opened up and started to complain about her unhappy life in recent times! !
"Chen An, I just can't understand it. It was me who suffered and was wronged, so why did it become my fault? Is it wrong for me to just want to vent my emotions?!"
"Don't keep your emotions in your heart. It will cause problems if you keep doing it for a long time. It is the right choice to vent them in time!!"
Zhong Xiaoqin picked up the cup and took a sip, smiling bitterly, "But whether it's Chen Yu, my parents, or even Gu Gu, they all think I'm fooling around and being irresponsible!!"
"Xiaoqin, in fact, regarding responsibility, many people have fallen into misunderstandings and are bound by worldly rules and regulations!"
"There are many things that I resist and feel uncomfortable about at first, but I have to accept them because of various morals and responsibilities. Over time, life loses its color and people begin to become numb!"
"But this kind of life, in the eyes of many people, is a down-to-earth and stable life!!"
Zhong Xiaoqin agreed with this very much, "Chen An, you are absolutely right. It's quite funny to think about it. For the first thirty years of my life, it seemed that I was dominated by this. It was not until the sudden death of my child that I clearly realized the cruel reality.
This is not the life I want at all. I just want to change and live the life I want. Why don’t you understand me? "
Chen An gave a thumbs up and praised, "Xiaoqin, I'm happy for you to have this idea! As the saying goes, if a man does not work for himself, he will be punished by heaven and earth. Even if there is a flood and the sky collapses and the earth splits after death, it has nothing to do with me!"
"Being unhappy every day is being irresponsible with your own life. Asking a person who is not responsible for himself to be responsible for others is a huge joke in itself!!"
"Even if all this is temporarily suppressed due to the constraints of secular concepts, there will always be a day when it will explode, just like your current life. The explosion of all this is not a one-day event!!"
"The sooner you break out, the better it will be for everyone. After all, you are only 30 years old now, you are still young and have a chance to start over!!"
Zhong Xiaoqin picked up the wine glass and said, "That's very well said. This is actually what I have always wanted to express and refute but have never been able to express!! Master Chen, I have to toast you!"
"Cheers to the start of your new life!!"
"cheers!!"
Two hours later, Chen An sent the drunk Zhong Xiaoqin back to her parents' residence!
Looking at Aunt Caiping who opened the door, ah, it should be Zhong's mother, Chen An explained with a smile, "Auntie, hello, I am Sister Xiaoqin's friend, she is a little drunk!!"
Zhong's mother quickly stepped forward to support her daughter, "What's going on? Why did you drink so much?"
"This..." Chen An pretended to hesitate for a few seconds before speaking, "Auntie, let's settle Sister Xiaoqin first!"
"Yes, yes, young man, give me a hand!!"
A few minutes later, after settling Zhong Xiaoqin down, Zhong's mother poured a glass of water for Chen An, and then asked with some confusion, "Young man, I haven't heard Xiaoqin mention you before, how did you two know each other?"
"Auntie, I have a house in Grand Hyatt, and Sister Xiaoqin is my fan!!"
Hearing this, Zhong's mother obviously had some misunderstanding, thinking that the handsome Mr. Chen in front of her was a star.
"Young man, I am not very good at watching young people like you. What works have you done?"
"Auntie, you misunderstood, I'm not an actor, I'm a writer!"
After being stunned for a few seconds, Mrs. Zhong began to look at Chen An with an unfriendly expression!
"Young man!"
"Auntie, my name is Chen An, you can call me Xiao Chen!!"
Mrs. Zhong twitched the corners of her mouth and couldn't help but complain in her heart, this woman married a man named Chen, and now the one showing signs of cheating on her is also named Chen!
"Xiao Chen, you look young. Xiaoqin is already 31 after the Chinese New Year. Although there have been some conflicts between the couple recently, their love is still there!"
"And Chen Yu is also the son-in-law we approve of. Do you understand what Auntie means?"
Chen An was not a fool, so he could understand what Zhong's mother meant. He had planned this step since he took Zhong Xiaoqin out for a drink. Although Zhong's father was not at home, the plan was not perfect, but it was enough!
"Auntie, I understand what you mean, and I also understand your thoughts. After all, most of the older generation think the same way. It's normal to disagree with the ideas of the new generation of young people!!"
Zhong's mother was very upset. She thought that if she was more subtle, she could make this pretty boy who seduced her daughter to quit her job and switch to writing books give up. However, she didn't expect that the other party would give her a soft stab in the back.
“Young man!!”
"Just call me Xiao Chen!" Chen An reminded with a smile! !
Mother Zhong's breath stagnated, she took a deep breath and said, "Let me make it clearer. You are young now and can do whatever you want, but our Xiaoqin is different..."
"Auntie, Sister Xiaoqin just wants to choose the life she wants. She doesn't want her life to be arranged or controlled. As the closest person to her, I think you should support her!"
Chen An's ambiguous words instantly caused Zhong's mother to misunderstand, thinking that Chen An was shamelessly trying to destroy her daughter's marriage! !
In the eyes of the older generation, it is acceptable for a man to be seven or eight years older, but if the woman in a marriage is seven or eight years older, they will definitely not agree...
"Anything a parent does is for the good of their child. At least Xiaoqin has never drunk so much in all these years. This is the first time and the last time. I hope you take care of yourself. You are shameless, but we still need you!!! Xiaoqin still needs my care, please do as you please!!"
Chen An asked in astonishment, "Auntie, do you have any misunderstanding?"
Mother Zhong snorted coldly and ignored Chen An, who in her eyes did not feel ashamed of destroying other people's marriages!
The goal was achieved, and Mr. Chen retired. According to Zhong Xiaoqin's dissatisfaction today, when Zhong's mother came up and tried to separate the couple without knowing right or wrong, that was the moment when Zhong Xiaoqin's resentment was the strongest! !
At the same time, it can also plant a seed in her heart. When she divorces Chen Yu and moves out, that will be the time for this seed to take root and sprout! !