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nHot Potato

nJian Dan did not know about this.

nAfter lunch, the company issued an announcement: Although Jian Dan had only joined the company for a short period of time, she was given the opportunity to intern at the head office this year due to her outstanding performance.

nThose who could work in the head office were the cream of the crop. A manager would at least be a vice president in other companies. Therefore, it was such a rare opportunity to intern at the head office. How could such a rare opportunity fall on Jian Dan?

nAny employee who had worked in Yuanyi for more than a year knew that going to the head office was a path of no return. The so-called path of no return meant that almost everyone who went there would be fired in the end. The reason was very simple—the CEO of the company was extremely harsh on people and things. Moreover, he would not give one a chance to correct oneself. As long as one made a mistake, he or she would leave immediately.

nTherefore, as time passed, this opportunity that should have been fought over became a hot potato that everyone avoided.

nEspecially female employees… After all, it was not a secret—the CEO hated women.

nAfter that, the various branches also learned their lesson. Every year, they would let the company’s new unlikable interns go.

nJian Dan was this year’s cannon fodder…

nEveryone in the company was waiting to see Jian Dan fall on her face. There were even people who made a bet in private to see how long Jian Dan could last in the head office.

nJian Dan did not have much of a reaction when she heard this news. She would deal with whatever came her way.

nEspecially when she went to the head office, she would not have to see Mei Xiaolin and Qin Rou’s annoying faces every day. That would be wonderful.

nShe could even handle such a difficult person like Mei Xiaolin. How could a mere head office stump Jian Dan?

nWas this a joke? Her IQ of 140 was not for nothing.

nTherefore—even if it was a hot potato—Jian Dan accepted it.

nJian Dan had just left the company after work when she saw Zhong Tianhao standing not far away.

nWhy was he here?

nShe had forgotten that Qin Rou was also an intern in the same company as her.

nJian Dan walked past him as if he was a stranger.

nZhong Tianhao watched as Jian Dan got closer and closer to him. There was an indescribable feeling in his heart. He was happy, nervous, and afraid.

nHowever, Jian Dan treated him like a stranger and walked past him without any hesitation.

nHe gently held her hand…

nJian Dan withdrew her hand and looked at Zhong Tianhao. “I’m not in the same department as Qin Rou, so I’m not sure if she has already left,” Jian Dan said.

nJian Dan thought that Zhong Tianhao was here to pick Qin Rou up from work.

nJian Dan blocked him in all the various contact modes and moved out of the dormitory, so Zhong Tianhao could not find her.

n“I’m looking for you!” Zhong Tianhao said softly.

n“What’s the matter?” Jian Dan asked calmly.

nFor some reason, Zhong Tianhao panicked when he saw Jian Dan’s current demeanor.

nIf she had lost her temper at him, it would at least prove that he still had a place in her heart. But now… there was no emotion on her face.

n“I have something to tell you.”

n“Let’s go.”

nJian Dan thought for a moment. Although she did not want to be entangled with him anymore, there were some things that should be resolved.

nJian Dan and Zhong Tianhao went to the convenience store opposite the company… Jian Dan took a bottle of water—opened it—and took a sip… “Speak!” Jian Dan was the first to speak.

nSeeing Jian Dan’s calm expression from beginning to end, Zhong Tianhao felt like a knife had stabbed his heart.

n“I’m sorry.” The first thing Zhong Tianhao said to Jian Dan was an apology.

n“I accept your apology.”

n“Jian Jian, I…”

nZhong Tianhao wanted to hold Jian Dan’s hand, but Jian Dan dodged him.

n“You should understand that the moment you decided to get engaged to Qin Rou, our relationship ended.” Jian Dan gave off the feeling of a cute and mischievous girl. But in fact, those who really knew her knew that she was actually very stubborn deep down and did not like to drag things out.

n“She and I aren’t what you think. It’s…”

nIn fact, Zhong Tianhao knew that when he made that decision, he had completely lost Jian Jian.

n“It’s not important anymore.” Zhong Tianhao was interrupted by Jian Dan before he could finish.

nTo put it simply, the reason was no longer important.

n“Since you’ve already made your choice, you should go all the way. And I’m also walking the path I chose. Our paths won’t cross again.”

nThe two of them were destined to cross paths in the future. After briefly interacting with each other, they would gradually drift apart.

n“The two of them are already engaged. Why are you still pestering her fiancé?” Qin Rou and a few female colleagues appeared in the convenience store. One of the women said.

nJian Dan turned around and saw the aggrieved Qin Rou and a group of indignant women.

nJian Dan could not be bothered with those people.

nShe slowly walked up to Qin Rou and the corners of her mouth curled up slightly. “You’re the one who likes to snatch other people’s things. I don’t have that hobby.” Jian Dan walked towards the entrance of the convenience store.

nJust before she stepped out of the store, she looked into the distance. “I only want things that belong to me only.”

nAfter Jian Dan left…

n“You’re already engaged to Xiao Qin. Why are you still having an ambiguous relationship with other women? How sad will Xiao Qin be if you act like this?” One of the women spoke first.

n“That’s right! Little Qin is such a gentle and understanding girl. You have to cherish her.” Another woman chimed in.

nZhong Tianhao did not say a word. He walked past them and left the convenience store. Qin Rou chased after him immediately… “Tianhao, how am I inferior to Jian Dan? Why do you only have eyes for her?” Qin Rourou looked at Zhong Tianhao gently.

nWhat right did Jian Dan have?

nQin Rou was clearly better than her in every aspect. But no matter what she did, Zhong Tianhao only had Jian Dan in his heart.

n“Qin Rou, never pursue something that doesn’t belong to you.” Zhong Tianhao lowered his head slightly and said to Qin Rou. Then, he left without looking back.

nQin Rou stood rooted to the ground. Her weak expression was replaced by a fierce expression. She gritted her teeth and looked in the direction Zhong Tianhao had left. “Jian Dan, I won’t let you have an easy time.”

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