Hot Potato

Jian Dan did not know about this.

After 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.

Those 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?

Any 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.

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

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

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

Jian Dan was this year's cannon fodder…

Everyone 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.

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

Especially 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.

She could even handle such a difficult person like Mei Xiaolin. How could a mere head office stump her?

What a joke. Her IQ of 140 was not for nothing.

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

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

Why was he here?

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

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

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

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

He gently held her hand…

Jian 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.

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

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

"I'm looking for you!" Zhong Tianhao said softly.

"What's the matter?" Jian Dan asked calmly.

For some reason, Zhong Tianhao panicked when he saw Jian Dan's current demeanor.

If 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.

"I have something to tell you."

"Let's go."

Jian Dan thought for a moment. Although she did not want to be entangled with him anymore, there were some things that needed closure.

Jian 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… "Go ahead.!" Jian Dan was the first to speak.

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

"I'm sorry." The first thing Zhong Tianhao said to Jian Dan was an apology.

"I accept your apology."

"Jian Jian, I…"

Zhong Tianhao wanted to hold Jian Dan's hand, but Jian Dan dodged him.

"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.

"She and I aren't what you think. It's…"

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

"It's not important anymore." Zhong Tianhao was interrupted by Jian Dan before he could finish.

The reason was no longer important to Jian Dan.

"Since you've already made your choice, you should stick it out. And I'm also walking the path I chose. Our paths won't cross again."

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

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

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

Jian Dan could not be bothered with those people.

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

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

After Jian Dan left…

"You're already engaged to Qin Rou. Why are you still having an ambiguous relationship with another woman? Qin Rou will be very sad if you act like this." One of the women said.

"That's right! Qin Rou is such a gentle and understanding girl. You have to cherish her." Another woman chimed in.

Zhong 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.

What right does Jian Dan have? I am clearly better than her in every aspect. But no matter what she did, Zhong Tianhao only had Jian Dan in his heart.

"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.

Qin 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."