The after-effects of a hangover are splitting headaches, like a long, thin fish whirling around its temples. Amid the continuous humming, I struggled to wake up and sit on the head of the bed.

In a trance, I remembered the drink with Ritsu Zhaochuan last night. It's not that the cloud is light and the wind is light and the moon is full, I don't know what to talk about, the two of them were suddenly angry, and they fought each other to kill each other...... In the end, I don't even remember how I ended this fight. I only know that the retribution for vigorous drinking is unpleasant. At this moment, all I was left with was a splitting headache and regret.

Catch a glimpse of hangover and water on the bedside table, as well as a sandwich. My heart warmed, and the medicine and food shone with holy light. I guess it's a gesture of kindness from your opponent. Although I fought against each other last night, at this moment, I have only infinite gratitude in my heart. I gladly accepted this thoughtful kindness.

Swallowing the pill and picking up the sandwich, I rubbed my eyes and looked at the clock on the wall, until I could see where the hands were pointing - my heart was pounding!

Damn, it's almost late!

I rushed into the bathroom and wrung the shower, quickly gathered myself, rushed out the house, and ran all the way to the flower shop.

Our second book has reached a critical juncture.

At the beginning of the planning, the theme of the proposal I proposed was: fairy tale travelogue.

Draw up a protagonist and let him travel through a giant sea of flowers on a fantasy trip. Each painting is related to each other and can be linked to a complete story. My proposal was unanimously endorsed. After a few months of desk work, I finally completed the original plan of 20 drawings. The copy handed over to another colleague has been revised a few days ago.

Today is the day when paintings and words merge!

We gathered around the long table in the guest area on the first floor and had a lively discussion.

Zhang Jifan pushed the door and rang the bell.

We all glared at him when we felt disturbed. He immediately raised his hand to apologize. He was about to go upstairs, and when he saw me sitting at his workstation, he immediately turned around: "Xiao Mu, didn't you ask for leave today, why are you ......here?"

I wondered, "No......"

I made a leave call in a dream?

It turns out that my body is so desperate for rest!

"The hangover is very uncomfortable, are you okay......" Zhang Jifan showed his boss's concern.

"How could Mr. Zhang know...... "I was terrified. Drinking misleads the country! After all, it's not good to be considered an alcoholic by your boss.

"Uh...... Yes! This is our book! Zhang Jifan suddenly pointed to the book on the conference table in surprise, "Let me see our new book!" ”

The way he digressed the subject was blunt.

The team leader picked up the book and handed it to Zhang Jifan.

The "book" Zhang Jifan refers to is not a book in the true sense of the word. We typeset the drawings and text into the computer and made a simple layout. After the color is typed, it is numbered in order, punched and bound into a loose-leaf book, simulating the appearance of the book, and it can be changed and modified at any time until it is the best.

A short story composed of ten sketches: a little girl who sleeps at her desk, alone in dreams. Her dream is a journey, a journey through a kingdom full of giant flowers. With alocasia flowers as a bed and iris petals as a quilt, she swings over the morning glory swing. Riding in a boat made of turtle bamboo leaves, rocking a small fan made of eucalyptus leaves, flowing across the river, and finally arriving at the castle of the lotus.

The flowers in the painting are all flowers in our shop.

Zhang Jifan carefully finished flipping through the "book" and asked: "When will it be delivered to the book company, and when will it be printed?" ”

The team leader paused: "I have already contacted the book company, and it may not be so fast to print in the factory...... We'll have to wait two more days. ”

Zhang Jifan said "as soon as possible" and went out.

After Zhang Jifan left, I saw a flash of embarrassment on the team leader's face: "Is there any problem?" ”

"All along, it was Xiao Ye who was in charge of the docking with the book company, she left suddenly, and there was no handover of the previous things......"

I was surprised: "Leave? Isn't it a leave of absence? ”

"It's not a leave, it's a resignation."

"When?"

"It's been a few days." The team leader lowered his voice, "I was fired, it seems that I offended the big boss!" She is still quick in her work, and sometimes she is a little extreme. However, she is still in an important position, and I know that sooner or later she will offend people, and lo and behold, here she is. I heard that her family was sick and needed a lot of medical expenses, and suddenly lost her job, which was always ......"

I think of the last time we met.

That day, we quarreled fiercely until she was called away by Zhang Jifan, and I haven't seen her again......

As Zhang Jifan's assistant, Xiaoye is impeccable. Her sudden dismissal has become a mystery in my mind for a long time. I had a vague feeling that her sudden departure had something to do with that day's quarrel, and my confusion was soon confirmed.

Because Zhang Jifan needs to fly to the flower market, go to the flower garden, talk about business, and talk about cooperation...... All in all, very busy. He was like a dragon in the hearts of us clerks – the beginning but not the end. All contracts that need to be signed and reviewed by him must be signed by the handler when he appears in the flower shop, and all the procedures are carried out in a seamless manner.

And I also have a contract on hand that needs to be signed by Zhang Jifan, and after rubbing shoulders with him a few times, I started the mode of waiting for the rabbit! The hard work paid off, and after two days of dwarf, I finally caught him. But as soon as I turned around to get the contract, I saw him push the door open, and he was about to disappear again! I hurriedly called out to him, but he didn't hear him, and disappeared behind the door in the blink of an eye. I was unwilling and immediately chased after him.

His pace was steady and fast, and I couldn't catch up with him, and in an instant he threw me a long distance. Luckily, eyes caught him in a restaurant. When I opened the door of the restaurant out of breath, I saw Zhang Jifan sitting in the deepest seat of the restaurant. I just wanted to shout, but I was shocked to find that there was someone else sitting opposite Zhang Jifan, it was Lu Zhaochuan!

I wondered: What are they trying to do?

While Zhang Jifan handed the folder to Lu Zhaochuan, and Lu Zhaochuan took it and read it, neither of them noticed me, and I quickly sat down at the back table next to them.

The high backrest of the sofa perfectly isolates each table into a small box where they won't notice me. And I put my ears up to hear their conversation. Perfect.

"This quarter's report. And the cooperation with 'Qifenhai', what is your opinion? Zhang Jifan said.

Zhang Jifan gave a report to Lu Zhaochuan......

With the sound of "banging" on the pages of the document, Ritsu Zhaochuan calmly gave instructions: "Have you agreed to the condition I put forward 'Qifenhai'?" If they agree, they can sign it. ”

Of course they agreed. Anyway, why don't you come to the store, you have to sneak up and meet outside! ”

"Knowingly asked." Lu Zhaochuan coldly threw down four words.

"Hey, hey, Xiao Mu is not a hungry glutton, and he won't eat you."

I?

Ritsu Zhaochuan: "How is she doing lately?" ”

Zhang Jifan: "Diligent, serious, talented!" I'm satisfied, so I'm going to put her in charge of the new project......"

"Who made you press so much work for her. Let her leave work at five o'clock on time, and our family will eat at six o'clock. ”

"Ritsu Sho River...... You're the biggest pervert I've ever seen! Since you care about her, then you give her her money, you door-picker. ”

"I'm not slamming the door!"

Hearing this, I stopped being a wall-to-ear, and just got up and walked around the front and appeared in front of them.

I caught the surprised expressions of both of them.

"Xiao, Xiaomu, why are you ...... here" Zhang Jifan completely lost his previous fluency and was hesitant.

I turned to Ritsu Zhaochuan: "What is your relationship with our flower shop?" ”

Ritsu Zhaochuan calmed: "Partner." ”

"I just heard, what does Mr. Zhang mean when he says, 'You don't come to the store because of me'? Is it your back door that I can work in a florist? ”

Ritsu Zhaochuan was silent.

Ha, I didn't expect to be really told by Xiao Ye!

Me: "So, I'm really a parachute!" ”

Zhang Jifan looked at me in surprise: "You look very excited, very excited?" ”

"Because parachutes sound premium."

Lu Zhaochuan closed the folder and returned it to Zhang Jifan, he raised his eyes to look at me: "Don't be sentimental. Why should I go through the back door for you? My partner is a man of rewards and punishments, so please don't insult his character. ”

Zhang Jifan looked at Lu Zhaochuan and the corners of his mouth twitched.

"What's going on with Xiaoye."

Zhang Jifan glanced at Lu Zhaochuan.

"Our book is going to go to the printing factory, and Xiao Ye is responsible for the rest of the work."

Ritsu Zhaochuan didn't seem to hear it, and lowered his eyes to drink tea.

“…… I hope she gets better with a cold sooner. Don't bother the two bosses for tea. Good bye. ”

With that, I went out.

How would you describe the mood in your heart at this time?

I thank him for his thoughtfulness and for giving me a job when I needed to prove myself. There was also a hint of loss, I wanted to prove that I didn't have to rely on the lawyer to survive, but I still had to shine in his sunshine. In addition to that, I'm excited, big parachute! This identity actually means that I have a backer on my back and can be fearless! I did feel a sense of groundedness.

Two days later, Xiaoye returned.

After greeting the clerk one by one, she stopped at my desk with an attitude of unprecedented humility, and she said in a voice as thin as a mosquito, "Thank you......"

"Don't dare to be."

I'll admit that there was intercession, but I'm not sure if I played a role in it.

She added: "It was the big boss who asked me to come back, and he asked me to thank you so much......"

Ritsu Sho Chuan?

"The big boss personally asked you to thank me?"

Xiao Ye shook his head: "...... Mr. Zhang relayed. ”

I cut off the topic, picked up the thick "book" and handed it to her: "I'll leave the rest of the work to you." ”

Xiao Ye nodded.

It seems that being a parachute is not entirely bad. I conclude.

Our "book" was delivered without a hitch.

Given the popularity of our first brochure, we approached a book company to work with when planning the new book. After we have reviewed it repeatedly, we will hand over the "book" to the professionals, and then we will not only see the beautiful picture book, but also see it on the market.

All of us, very much looking forward to seeing it.