Changsheng: Peak at the Beginning

Chapter 1748 Ode to Joy + First Half of Life 12

Qu Xiaoxiao emphasized to Guan Juer: "Actually, everyone is quite accepting of nepotism. What people can't accept is that a nepotism person is not only dishonest but also always causing trouble and even making things difficult for everyone. On the other hand, who would consider a nepotism person someone who can bring convenience to everyone? That's a good colleague that you can't ask for even if you burn incense!"

Guan Juer still habitually trusted Andy more, and Andy, based on her own experience, affirmed Qu Xiaoxiao's statement: "That's right, it's all too common to encounter people with connections in the workplace. In fact, bosses often like people with connections because they often bring their own resources and can at least help the boss make money. As for employee relations, the boss doesn't care; he only cares about making money."

Qu Xiaoxiao noticed Guan Juer's indifference towards her, assuming it was just a stereotype left by Guan Juer from their less-than-harmonious first meeting. She was willing to be considerate of this well-behaved neighbor: "So, the backstabbing and infighting among employees is something the boss will even watch as a good show, until it affects the money in his pocket before he'll step in and take decisive action. At that point, he'll only favor the side that can make him more money, and right and wrong aren't the criteria for judgment."

The harsh realities of the workplace made Guan Juer hesitant, but Andy encouraged her, saying, "Guan, you're there to work, not to make friends. In the workplace, you might only gain meal buddies, but once you leave your work circle, you'll never lack friends."

Guan Juer always believed Andy more, but Qu Xiaoxiao didn't mind and only hoped that Guan Juer could make progress.

But then Guan Juer blushed and started talking about her love life: "One weekend, I went to a bookstore and met someone who, like me, liked Dvořák..."

Guan Juer is not bad-looking, at least above average, and she is pretty and charming, well-behaved. If she were to remove her usual black-rimmed glasses, she would probably be even more outstanding.

At this moment, she didn't know why she suddenly started talking to her friends about her love life. A faint blush rose to her face, and she looked rather attractive.

Qu Xiaoxiao had spent quite a bit of time on set, and now she could really appreciate the hazy beauty of a young girl's shyness. She quickly gossiped, "So you and that, well, kindred spirit, fell in love at first sight, then fell in love again, and finally became a couple?"

Guan Juer blushed instantly upon being teased by Qu Xiaoxiao, and quickly denied it: "No, no, he doesn't even know I like him yet. We can still be considered friends—"

Qu Xiaoxiao didn't care. She patted Guan Juer's shoulder in a carefree manner and encouraged her, "You're great, Guan Guan! I thought Andy would be the one who made the fastest progress, but I didn't expect you to be the first one to get a boyfriend on the 22nd floor!"

Speaking of this, Guan Juer couldn't help but think of Qiu Yingying, and the shyness and joy on her face faded considerably. She whispered to Qu Xiaoxiao, "I'm not the first one to find a partner, Yingying is..."

Qu Xiaoxiao couldn't help but sigh when she heard Qiu Yingying's name. "Little Qiu Yingying, she really has to be in a real situation to wake up. I just can't do anything about her brain."

Andy couldn't help but pinch her brow when she thought of Qiu Yingying. "Xiao Guan, I know you still have the room that Xiao Qiu rents. At least she still has us as a fallback. Don't worry too much. You already have a lot of work to worry about every day."

Qu Xiaoxiao also advised Guan Juer: "Yes, you're all alone, how can you manage everything? I've seen that scumbag Bai. At most, he can only deceive Xiao Qiu's body and heart, he wouldn't dare to do anything else. When Xiao Qiu comes back, we'll comfort her more. At worst, I'll introduce her to a few more handsome guys. Once she's truly seen the world, she'll realize how little time she was wasting on her little things before."

What else could Guan Juer do? She didn't dare to go to Qiu Yingying in private, so this was all she could do for now.

The fact that everyone is pessimistic about Qiu Yingying's relationship with that Manager Bai speaks volumes.

The three parted ways, and Guan Juer ran into Fan Shengmei, who wasn't in a good mood. Of course, she quickly poured Fan Shengmei a glass of water and asked her a few words of concern: "Sister Fan, you look so tired today. Have a glass of water and rest for a bit."

Fan Shengmei didn't refuse Guan Juer's hot water, obediently collapsing onto the sofa, and said with a wry smile, "Guan Guan, to be honest, I really envy you. You got such a good job at a foreign company right after graduation at such a young age, and your parents are always so caring..."

Guan Juer was filled with mixed emotions, but she cautiously echoed, "Sometimes I also feel that my mother is too strict. Like last time, my mother suddenly said she was coming to see me, and I thought she was just coming to see me, but then she dragged me to a blind date..."

Guan Juer didn't respond, and Fan Shengmei hadn't intended to say anything anyway, so the atmosphere suddenly became a little awkward. Fan Shengmei was the first to react, drank Guan Juer's water, and turned the topic to Qiu Yingying: "By the way, Guan Guan, has Xiao Qiu Yingying contacted you recently?"

Guan Juer smiled wryly: "Yes, but I've tried to persuade her to move back, but she always refuses. She always says a lot of nice things about that Manager Bai, as if she's already getting impatient with me."

Qiu Yingying seemed to be a common concern for everyone, but unexpectedly, Andy was the first to get into trouble.

Qiu Yingying recently moved out to live with that Manager Bai, but she still likes to slack off at work. So everyone was suddenly startled by the messages she was sending in the group chat. After looking closely, they found out that she had discovered that Andy had been falsely accused of being a mistress while she was online!

Qiu Yingying still cares a lot about her sisters. Although it seems that her sisters are no match for Bai the scumbag in the current situation, her sisters are still very important to her when it doesn't involve Bai the scumbag.

Not content with spamming the group chat with messages, Qiu Yingying also called Fan Shengmei. Hearing Qiu Yingying's anxious voice for Andy, Fan Shengmei finally felt a little less upset and called Andy after hanging up.

Andy learned from Fan Shengmei about the smear campaign and scandalous rumors circulating online, but she didn't care. She casually told Fan Shengmei that the truth would prevail.

Fan Shengmei was almost frantic. She took a deep breath, trying to make Andy understand the importance of this matter: "Andy, the situation in China is different from that abroad. Regardless of whether you are a man or a woman, as long as you are associated with a sex scandal, the public will question everything!"

"Andy, contact Qidian immediately. This matter must be taken seriously!"

Hearing Fan Shengmei's urgent words, Andy ultimately chose to trust Fan Shengmei's judgment. Unfortunately, Qi Dian, also known as Wei Wei, was currently on a business trip in the United States, and due to the time difference, it was not easy to contact him. Andy was unable to reach him at all.