Of course, I know that anyone who sees me and Xu Mingyao crying in tears will have a misunderstanding of our relationship, but the problem is that I have no reason to explain to the president, after all, he is just my colleague, and even if I really want to associate with someone, it has nothing to do with him. What's more, I had already decided to draw a line with him. Rather than bothering about how to distance himself without a trace, it is better to let him be wrong, and maybe he will take the initiative to distance himself from me.

I want to think about it, but when I really face his coldness, I still feel a little aggrieved and bored in my heart.

After the regular meeting on Monday, the president convened all the members of the editorial department to report on the progress of the production of the online version of Cangyu's new book. Before the meeting, Li He quietly told me that the president was in a bad mood today, and he had been criticized early in the morning, so I asked me to be smarter. Sure enough, except for the deputy editor-in-chief, all the people who reported on the work were dumbfounded by the president's questions. Despite their reluctance, the president's questions were indeed very professional and reasonable, so they could only bow their heads pitifully and silently swallow their breath back into their stomachs.

"I think we need to find someone to collect and organize everyone's suggestions and ideas for the online version of the new book, so that we can discuss it in depth at the next meeting......," the president paused, looking at the associate editor.

"Agreed."

"I wonder which colleague the associate editor thinks is more appropriate?"

Hearing this, everyone invariably shrunk their necks, hoping that the deputy editor-in-chief would ignore their existence.

The deputy editor-in-chief glanced at the president expressionlessly, and then replied nonchalantly, "Otherwise, it will be Yinran." ”

"Huh?" I couldn't help but scream.

"Any questions?" The deputy editor smiled at me.

"No......" I flattened my mouth and kicked Luo Xiang, who was gloating next to me.

"I said he was pretending to be a good person, right? After a long time, the original form will be revealed, hum! At lunch, Luo Xiang finally couldn't help but start complaining.

"People are already management, is it necessary to curry favor with us?" Li He chuckled disapprehantly.

"Maybe it's to trap us......"

"Find out our bottom line, and find out which one is a soft persimmon by the way......"

At this point, everyone cast sympathetic glances at me.

"I didn't expect the president to be so young, and the city government was so ......"

"It's horrible......"

Luo Xiang looked unfathomable and nodded frequently in agreement, obviously very satisfied with this series of conclusions.

"Yin Ran, aren't you and the president high school classmates? Was his scheming so heavy before? ”

"I don't know him well...... "I don't know why he suddenly became so unsympathetic, but I don't think his former easy-going is pretending. After all, he gave me a place to rest unconditionally, and it was this kindness and warmth that sustained me through the most difficult days.

"I think this kind of work attitude is in line with his identity." At this time, the deputy editor-in-chief silently paced behind me and said lightly. "As the head of the publishing house, how can you not have assertiveness and no pursuit, and only connivance and compromise when encountering problems?"

"The deputy editor-in-chief is absolutely right!"

"We have pursuits, and we must not compromise!"

"Well said!"

In the midst of a sycophancy, Li He and I reluctantly exchanged glances.

That afternoon, several bags of anonymous takeaway were delivered to the editorial office. After getting the acquiescence of the deputy editor-in-chief, everyone immediately flocked to the area, sharing the food and drink, and whispering about who was the financier behind it.

"No matter who it is, it is absolutely impossible to be the deputy editor-in-chief anyway......" After eating and drinking, Luo Xiang did not forget to tease secretly.

"It can't be you......" I gave him a blank look and went straight back to my seat. Although it has been many years, I still recognize the store logo on the take-out bag at a glance. That store is a certain distance from the publishing house, and it needs to charge an additional errand fee, so it is not among the top recommended food delivery apps. It can be seen that the person who ordered the takeout was a regular customer of that store. Is it to apologize to us for the morning's events? But why not let us know he bought it? Never mind...... I threw the finished milk tea in the trash and decided not to waste any more time guessing at his thoughts.

It took me a whole afternoon to finally finish writing the online version of the improvement plan. I naively thought that my efforts and efficiency would win some praise from the president, but I didn't want his attitude to remain so cold that he didn't even look at me, but just sent me out with an "um". After coming out of the president's office, I was already deeply aggrieved and had nowhere to speak, but I happened to hear the deputy editor-in-chief behind me muttering mockingly, "Childish!" ”。 I was so angry that my eyes were full of tears, and I pushed the door and left without saying a word.

I walked aimlessly down the stairwell, and by the time I came back to my senses, I had reached the hanging garden on the top floor.

"Come here!" Cangyu, who was sitting in the shade of the tree, smiled and beckoned to me.

"What a coincidence......" I quietly wiped the tears from the corners of my eyes with my hand, barely squeezing out a smile.

"It's so nice today...... Cang Yu closed her eyes and leaned comfortably back on the white rattan chair, letting the breeze blow her long hair.

"Yes......" I looked at the clouds that were as white and fluffy as cotton moving slowly in the air, and my mood gradually returned to calm.

"It's very comfortable to sit here in a daze......"

I looked at Cang Yu with a lazy face, and secretly envied her for living so leisurely.

"It's a pity I didn't bring my painting tools......"

"I've got it in my cupboard, why don't I get it for you?" It was a rare opportunity to see Cang Yu painting with my own eyes, and I couldn't help but get excited.

"Okay, by the way, bring me your painting too, I remember you are a watercolor professional......" Cang Yu winked at me and smiled.

"You...... You know......" In order to avoid rudeness, I swallowed back the question.

"I know a lot of things!" Cang Yu smiled happily: "But I can't tell you, haha!" ”

"Ah......" I looked at Cang Yu helplessly, but I couldn't laugh or cry.

Cang Yu's painting skills are very proficient, and he has completed several sketches in a short time. After deeply realizing the gap between us, I was even more reluctant to show my clumsiness. However, Cangyu's professionalism dispelled this idea. Not only did she not take my drawings lightly, but she also gave me a lot of useful advice.

We talked happily and unconsciously until dusk. Cang Yu said that the sunset was very beautiful and wanted to draw it, considering that I would have to go to work tomorrow, he said that he would not let me stay with her. Satisfied, I returned to the editorial office with my sketchbook and a sketch sent by Cang Yu, and was surprised to find that there was still a light on inside. I thought someone was working overtime, but I looked around and didn't see half a figure. It seems that he forgot to turn off the lights...... Just as I was slowly packing up my things, I suddenly heard the sound of the door opening not far away.

"Who?" I was so frightened that I quickly turned around, trying to see the source of the sound by the dim light.

"It's ...... me"

Perhaps it was because I was in the dark, but the president's deep voice made me feel extra relieved, and even a little heartwarming.

"Oh...... why hasn't you left yet?" In order to quickly escape the embarrassment of being alone, I silently accelerated the speed of packing.

"Where did you just go?".

Listening to the president's approaching footsteps, I felt my heart beat faster. "...... with Cangyu" came to my mouth, and I suddenly realized that the president was most likely waiting for Cangyu. She's in the Hanging Garden...... Let's go first! Without waiting for the president to react, I trotted to the elevator.