Lin Pinzhi said, "I have some good news to announce. We just received an email notification that the draft Nanxi wrote earlier has been approved by the main editor. After a few minor changes, there wonât be any more issues. This means that on October 1st, the National Day special edition of the agencyâs magazine will feature this main report!"
"Additionally, thereâs something else. The proposal to carry out interviews at rural schools in the mountainous regions next month, which I mentioned a while ago, was officially indorsed by the agency this afternoon! Although, as I said before, the location there is quite remote and conditions are tough. It might not be very suitable for you two ladies..."
"Whatâs not suitable?" Liao Feifei retorted somewhat angrily, "Young man, we three are work partners. Thereâs no reason you should leave us behind! To tell you the truth, from the moment I decided to join this team with you, I was prepared to endure hardships! Iâm not very girly. Have you ever seen me wear skirts or put on makeup? Or have I ever been dainty or skittish during my time as your assistant because Iâm a girl? Have I? If I were scared, I wouldnât have become a journalist. I think youâre really underestimating us!"
Lin Pinzhi looked startled, then turned to Nanxi, "What about you, Nanxi? Donât hold back. Just say what you truly feel! You donât need to worry too much!"
"I certainly have no problem with it, in fact, I really want to go!" Nanxi said with a very certain look in her eyes.
"You want to go?" Lin Pinzhi asked with a flash of doubt in his eyes.
"Yes," Nanxi nodded, "I want to go. Actually, when I was in college, I dreamed of becoming a book editor. But later, I found a huge gap between my ideal and reality, so I set this aside temporarily and juggled three different jobs before ending up here!"
"Previously, I thought being a journalist was just about conveying news, nothing particularly complicated. But after getting hands-on experience, I realized that journalists, especially those covering news events, do meaningful work. They gather together things that the world overlooks, they give a voice to the vulnerable sections of society..."
"I have to admit that while my current job may be busy and tedious, and a bit tough and tiresome, I really do love it! I also enjoy the sense of spiritual satisfaction this job brings me. I want to be part of this collective, so yes, I want to go!"
Lin Pinzhiâs eyes sparkled, focusing on Nanxi, his gaze clear and bright, "You two didnât let me down! Well, then itâll be the three of us going together when the time comes!"
"Yes, weâll go together!"
"Together!"
...
Thatâs how society works. The power of one individual is limited, but the power of two people, three people, a group of people, combined together, is infinite!
...
At the end of the workday, Lin Pinzhi declared that he would treat the two of them to dinner to celebrate the approval of their main report!
Nanxi found a moment to call Lu Yinchu, telling him to absolutely not "stalk" and pick her up today!
Lu Yinchu cleared his throat and said, "Itâs not stalking, itâs protecting!"
Nanxi frowned, "Itâs pretty much the same thing! No difference. Also, how can you have the nerve to chase after the driverâs BYD with your Land Rover?â
Lu Yinchu: "..."
He lightly coughed, "Then you tell me, what car should I drive to chase them?"
"No matter what car you drive, itâs equally wrong!"
"Okay!" Lu Yinchu dropped the topic, for he knew better than to argue over this. The girl was just too stubborn when it came to certain problems. "About what time do you think youâll be free tonight?"
"Why? Youâre not planning to pick me up, are you? Donât, I have to go to Susuâs tonight!"
"I need to discuss something with you, we must meet face to face!"
"What is it?" Nanxi wasnât easily swayed, "Canât you say it over the phone?"
"No! Itâs mainly about your cousin and Mo Yan, are you sure you donât want to see me?"
...
At 8 pm, Lu Yinchuâs car arrived near the restaurant where Nanxi was waiting. He called Nanxi!
Nanxi said goodbye to Lin Pinzhi and Liao Feifei, saying she had to leave early because of something urgent.
Liao Feifei asked, "Whatâs the matter? Is it so urgent? Can we help in any way?"
Nanxi smiled, "Nothing much, my husband has something to talk to me about. Also, Feifei, I wonât be staying at home tonight. Could you please watch over Susu? Call me if anything comes up!"
Liao Feifei nodded, "Donât worry. Susuâs in good hands! But it seems your husband is really clingy, he canât seem to handle even one night away from you!"
Nanxi blushed, but also felt somewhat puzzled. Lu Yinchu was clinging to her? Something didnât seem right.
"Er...I have to go now, Feifei, senior, see you!"
Not bothering to figure it out, Nanxi just gave them a faint smile, picked up her bag, and hurriedly left. She seemed quite anxious!
After Nanxi left, Liao Feifei and Lin Pinzhi were the only ones left in the box. Liao Feifei was a bit nervous. She asked Lin Pinzhi, "Sir, howâs your meal?"
She had been alone with Lin Pinzhi many times before, but today, why did it feel different?
"Itâs about done!" Lin Pinzhi replied calmly, his face expressionless, "By the way, did you just mention Nanxiâs husband? Did Nanxi...get married?"
"Yeah, sheâs been married for several months now, and they had a flash marriage. Apparently, they only knew each other for two months before getting their marriage license, but they havenât held a wedding ceremony yet!" Liao Feifei blinked, "Sir, you didnât know?"
Had it written in the resume or not. It was written, right? The senior didnât notice?
"Hmm, I just found out! By the way, do you know what kind of person her husband is?"
"Huh?" Liao Feifei was stunned, finding it strange that Lin Pinzhi was so interested in this matter, but she didnât think too much about it. She said, "I donât know, I havenât seen him, but I heard he seems to be an employee of a company. Why?"
Lin Pinzhi smiled, "Itâs nothing, just asking. Iâm just a bit surprised!"
Liao Feifei nodded, "Actually, I was also surprised. I didnât expect her to get married so early. Besides, when she was in college, she had a boyfriend. They had been together for several years. That guy really spoiled and loved her. He treated her as if she was his world. They were so good together, just like a single entity. Back then, I thought it would be totally unjust if Nanxi didnât marry him. But I didnât expect that after two years of not seeing each other, they would have broken up. And Nanxi had a flash marriage with someone else. Thatâs really incredible!"
Lin Pinzhi pressed his lips together and suddenly got up. Liao Feifei looked surprised, "Sir, whatâs wrong?"
"If youâre done eating, letâs go. Iâll take you home!"
Liao Feifei responded with a surprised "Oh!". Meanwhile, Lin Pinzhi was already walking towards the door.
Liao Feifei looked at Lin Pinzhiâs retreating figure, her eyes sparkled, she quickly grabbed her bag and ran after him!