Chapter 763: Chapter 272: Lights On or Off? (Part 3)
Su Zelin was very disappointed upon hearing this.
Is she really leaving? What a pity.
After this, I’ll be losing my most competent subordinate and my number one tool in winning over Qin Shiqing.
But there’s nothing to be done, these things have to be mutual, no forcing it.
Although it’s very regrettable, the idler still generously offered his blessings: "Alright then, no matter what, I respect your decision, and thank you for your help over the past half year as well as for your contributions to the company. I hope you’ll be happy every day in the future, and also..."
After a pause, the idler earnestly said, "Qiu Wen, if a person is like the gears in a clock, rotating year after year along a fixed trajectory, it gets very dull and tasteless."
"Many people have over twenty thousand days in their lives. Some truly live those twenty thousand days, while others live just one day and repeat it over twenty thousand times!"
"I hope you’re the former, of course, it’s just a small personal suggestion."
"..."
Su Zelin’s intention was to advise her not to be too rigidly confined by rational frameworks, which can make life as monotonous as a clock, losing much of its fun.
From Yan Qiuwen’s severe emotional breakdown after drinking last night, he could tell that deep down, this girl was actually repressed.
No matter how rational a person is, they are still human and have emotions. Excessive pursuit of perfection leads to built-up emotions. Despite being a bit embarrassing, venting isn’t a bad thing.
He thought Yan Qiuwen could choose to live more willfully and happily.
But such things should be left at that; saying more would make it meaningless.
"Lastly, I wish you a brilliant future and career success at your new company!"
Saying this, Su Zelin stretched out his hand, intending to bid her goodbye properly.
However, Yan Qiuwen didn’t shake his hand but instead raised her eyebrows slightly: "Are you planning on getting rid of me?"
"Uh?"
Su Zelin was a bit confused.
No matter how clever the idler was, he couldn’t figure out the meaning of this talented woman.
"Dear Director Su, perhaps you should first take a look at the item on the table."
Yan Qiuwen gave him an exasperated glance.
Su Zelin’s gaze fell on the paper, and with just a glance, a look of surprise appeared on his face.
He originally thought it was Yan Qiuwen’s resignation letter, but he was wrong.
A formal employment application!
This was an application from an intern hoping to continue working at the company after their internship ended!
Once this application is approved, she can become a formal employee of the company.
"You’re willing to stay?"
Su Zelin became excited.
"I have no choice; the project isn’t completed yet, so I’ll stay a bit longer. But let’s make it clear, I can’t promise to stay indefinitely."
Yan Qiuwen said lightly.
"Alright!"
The idler agreed without hesitation.
Qiu Wen was simply too capable.
No matter how long she stays, it’s good to have her for even just one more day.
Afraid that Yan Qiuwen might change her mind, he quickly took out his pen, signed his name on the last page, and took out the operations department’s stamp from his drawer.
"I’ll deliver it to the HR department right away and have them handle it today!"
Su Zelin beamed, having found a treasure.
He can continue to have inspiring intellectual exchanges with this female genius.
Her ideas were extremely useful, providing him with valuable insights for both work and personal life.
Like what she said last night, that his genetic makeup is exceptionally strong and dominant; even if a bit irresponsible, having multiple offspring could lead to many little geniuses, contributing to the country.
Why didn’t I think of such good logic!
Indeed, geniuses need to band together and complement each other.
Actually, what the idler didn’t know was, Yan Qiuwen had another letter in her pocket, a resignation letter.
Her decision depended on Su Zelin’s answer in this round of Q&A.
Ultimately, the idler gave the answer that let her stay.
Yan Qiuwen confirmed he wasn’t lying. While posing the question, she used her lie-detecting skills by observing his expressions, and Su Zelin wasn’t deceitful.
"Forget what I said last night."
Suddenly, Yan Qiuwen added.
"Which sentence?"
She had talked nonstop last night, saying a lot, so Su Zelin didn’t know what she was referring to.
"That sentence!"
Yan Qiuwen’s response was vague, but Su Zelin understood.
Judging by her tone and the sudden blush on her cheeks, he could guess.
It seems she didn’t completely black out, and remembered quite a bit.
She’d probably feel quite embarrassed remembering it after waking up.
"Got it, got it!"
Su Zelin nodded with a smile, thinking, I wasn’t taking it seriously anyway.
How could anyone take it seriously, especially when you were drunk, it wasn’t your heartfelt words.
Recalling the scene back then, the idler found it inexplicably funny.
But then again, in that state, she was unexpectedly a bit cute.
At least, compared to the aloof goddess image of no emotions like a machine, her breakdown added a touch of human warmth.
It’s just a pity that there’s no fear of seeing it again.
After this drunken episode, she probably won’t dare touch a drop of alcohol anymore.
"Don’t laugh!"
Yan Qiuwen’s face flushed with embarrassment.
She knew what Su Zelin was thinking.
Although the idler tried hard to hold back his laughter, he was betrayed by his poor control over his expressions.
"OK!"
Su Zelin cleared his throat, putting on a show in front of the talented woman.
"If there’s nothing else, I’ll go first."
"Yes, see you tomorrow!"
"See you tomorrow!"
At the door, Yan Qiuwen suddenly turned back.
"The fried dough sticks are delicious and indeed a perfect match with soy milk!"
She gave Su Zelin a radiant smile and then quickly left.
The idler was struck by her charm again.
It was the first time he’d seen Yan Qiuwen smile.
Or to be more precise, the first time he’d seen her smile genuinely.
Her previous smiles were merely an upward curve at the corners of her lips, like a humanoid robot.
Some familiar lyrics suddenly played in his heart.
You have a beautiful smile
Like the flowers of spring
Blowing away all worries
All troubles
You have a beautiful smile
Like the sunshine of summer
Turning every moment of the world
Into a beautiful painting
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