Chapter 9

Tan Yue lay on the ground, still gasping for breath after the unexpected encounter. The pain in his lower region made him wince, and he couldn't help but curse himself for the misguided excitement.

As he gradually recovered from the shock, Tan Yue realized the woman who delivered the swift knee was already at a distance, walking away without a second glance.

With a mix of embarrassment and lingering discomfort, Tan Yue struggled to stand up. Dusting off his clothes, he couldn't shake off the bewilderment about the uncanny resemblance between the woman and Jiajia.

Xu Nuo, who happened to witness the entire scene from a distance, couldn't contain his laughter. He approached Tan Yue, still chuckling, and said, "Old Tan, that was quite a welcome back you got there. You alright?"

Tan Yue scowled at Xu Nuo, "Just shut up."

Xu Nuo continued to laugh, patting Tan Yue on the back, "Well, seems like Jiajia left a lasting impression on you."

Tan Yue sighed, "Yeah, too lasting."

As the duo headed back inside the TV station, Tan Yue couldn't shake off the residual discomfort from the unexpected encounter. The woman's resemblance to Jiajia lingered in his mind, serving as a stark reminder of the unresolved emotions from his past.

The incident also served as a peculiar prelude to Tan Yue's preparation for the children's channel planner competition. With a mix of physical discomfort and emotional reflection, he realized that facing the challenges ahead required not only strategic planning but also resilience in the face of unexpected surprises.

As he sat back at his desk, Tan Yue couldn't help but chuckle at the absurdity of the situation. Life, with its unpredictable twists, was indeed a journey filled with both pain and unexpected surprises. In the midst of it all, the upcoming competition for the chief planner role added another layer of complexity to his already eventful existence.