Film and Television World Life Record

Chapter 202 Seize the handle

Her mind was racing, but Zhang Anren was somewhat disappointed. Jiang Nansun spoke so casually, clearly unable to find any fault with him in this regard.

Feeling resentful, she added, "Is that so? As the person in charge of the construction site, he must have a lot of power."

Jiang Nansun said, "I can manage anything that happens on the construction site."

Zhang Anren continued, "That's a lot of power. Everyone says that being the site manager is a lucrative position, with many suppliers and contractors lining up to win him over and give him gifts."

"Has no one come to your construction site to treat you to meals or give you gifts?"

Jiang Nansun gave her boyfriend a strange look and shook her head, saying, "I didn't pay much attention, I don't think so. Why are you asking?"

Zhang Anren shook his head and said, "It's nothing. I've worked on several projects with my teacher, and there were a lot of people coming and going, especially the material suppliers, who lined up to give gifts."

Jiang Nansun nodded; she had also heard her classmates say that this was the norm in the industry.

However, Zhang Anren was still unwilling to give up. If he could not find any problems or leverage against the other party, he would face a huge threat.

For Zhang Anren, staying at the university was his best and only choice, a crucial decision that would influence his future. For Wang Yongzheng, however, staying at the university was merely one of many choices in his life.

Wang Yongzheng may not care, but he must go all out; this is a major event concerning his future.

Undeterred, he probed again indirectly, "Nan Sun, what about the materials and paint at your construction site? How's the quality? Have there been any problems?"

Although she found her boyfriend a bit strange, Jiang Nansun couldn't figure out why, so she casually replied, "I'm not sure. You know me, this is my first time interning at a construction site, so I don't know much about these things. It should be fine, I haven't heard anyone mention it."

Just as Zhang Anren was feeling a bit disappointed, Jiang Nansun suddenly thought of something.

"However, speaking of paint, I just remembered that just now, Wang Yongzheng felt that there was a problem with the color difference of the paint on the procurement list jointly formulated by the school and the hotel. So he privately purchased another brand of paint, which was not on the procurement list."

Zhang Anren's eyes lit up, and he was overjoyed. This was the opportunity he had been waiting for!

Suppressing his inner surprise, Zhang Anren remained outwardly calm and continued to ask, "Wang Yongzheng is so audacious, changing the paint without authorization and daring to use brands not on the purchase list."

"Aren't you afraid that if something happens, the school and the hotel will hold you accountable?"

Jiang Nansun said helplessly, "He's always so arrogant and haughty, he's not afraid of these things at all."

“I just went to him to verify these materials and reminded him of something. He said to contact him if there are any problems.”

"Since that's the case, he's the person in charge of the construction site, and he's Professor Dong's favorite. I don't care about anything else."

"I see!" Suppressing his excitement, Zhang Anren continued, "Wang Yongzheng is indeed quite arrogant, but I didn't expect him to be so bold."

"What kind of paint did he use? Let me see."

Jiang Nansun noticed her boyfriend's strange behavior but didn't think much of it, pointing instead to dozens of buckets of paint in the distance.

"That's the one."

Zhang Anren's eyes lit up. He then noticed the notebook and some purchase orders in Jiang Nansun's hand. He stepped forward with a gentle expression and said, "Nansun, you've been busy for so long. Find a place to sit down and rest and have some milk tea. I'll take your things for you."

Seeing Zhang Anren's eagerness, Jiang Nansun couldn't refuse, so she found a place to sit down and drink milk tea, and the little notebook in her hand ended up in Zhang Anren's hands.

After exchanging a few words, Zhang Anren said, "Nan Sun, please sit down first. I'm going to the restroom."

Jiang Nansun was stunned for a moment. Just as he was about to point out the direction, Zhang Anren had already left in a hurry, still holding a notebook with the order slips in his hand.

Zhang Anren came to the corner, opened his notebook, found the order form and records and started taking pictures. He snapped a few pictures, looked around and saw that no one was paying attention. Then he went to the dozens of buckets of paint, took out his phone and snapped a bunch of pictures again.

Only then did he put his phone away, satisfied.

When he returned, his spirits were completely different, and he was full of excitement. From then on, Wang Yongzheng was no longer his opponent in the matter of staying at the school.

After sitting down next to Nan Sun, I remembered another reason I had come here today.

"Nan Sun, I'm in charge of the college's anniversary exhibition this year. The brochure is ready, and I'm sending you a copy."

As he spoke, he took out a thin, colorful booklet from his bag.

"Nan Sun, look! Inside, there are not only exhibits from previous years, but also introductions to the authors and interpretations of their works. This includes information about the authors, professional evaluations of their work, future prospects, a review of previous years, the preparation process for this year's exhibition, and the support from the leadership!"

Despite her lack of interest, Jiang Nansun focused on Zhang Anren's enthusiastic introduction, even though she was not interested. However, considering that this was her boyfriend's hard work, she decided to pay attention.

While listening to the introduction, I flipped through the school anniversary exhibition brochure in my hand.

After recounting his work achievements over this period, Zhang Anren softened again, looking pleased with himself.

"Nan Sun, I actually have some good news to tell you this time."

Jiang Nansun asked curiously, "What is it?"

“This morning, I ran into Lillian in the teaching assistant’s office. We talked about the Songjiang Boutique Hotel brochure. I told her that she would persuade Professor Dong to put your name in the hotel’s brochure!”

Jiang Nansun was a little stunned. He didn't expect that the good news Zhang Anren was talking about was this, and that he would take the credit for himself.

This morning, Lillian had already come by once, bringing several printed hotel brochures. She gave two to Wang Yongzheng and then made a special trip here to give her one as well.

She was told that her name had also been printed on the brochure. Nan Sun was quite surprised, not understanding how she could be on the brochure after only a short time at the construction site.

Lillian had already made it clear at the time that, firstly, she and Wang Yongzheng had spoken well of her to Professor Dong and made a recommendation; secondly, Lillian felt embarrassed about the previous forced hug incident and added Nan Sun's name as an apology.

To everyone's surprise, when Zhang Anren told the story, it became his achievement, and Nan Sun suddenly felt that the person in front of her was a bit of a stranger.

He wanted to say thank you, but couldn't bring himself to do it; he wanted to tell the truth, but was afraid of hurting Zhang Anren's pride, so it ended awkwardly.

He stood there stunned for a moment, then said in a low voice, "Actually, I didn't do any work, so it doesn't matter whether I'm on the brochure or not."

Thinking Jiang Nansun was being deliberately modest, Zhang Anren said, "Nansun, who said you didn't do any work? You're on the construction site right now! Since you're involved, your name should of course appear in the brochure. Don't worry, I've done my best to help you and Lillian with this, there won't be any problem."

"Besides, this is your first major project, and you can't afford to miss it."

Jiang Nansun looked at her somewhat unfamiliar boyfriend, feeling a mix of emotions, and refrained from revealing the truth.

Sigh! Let's just pretend we don't know anything!

Wanting to remain silent, but seeing her boyfriend's expectant eyes, she could only say, "You came all the way to Songjiang just to tell me this news. It wasn't really necessary. A phone call would have sufficed."

Because he had caught Wang Yongzheng red-handed and had boasted about his achievement to his girlfriend, Zhang Anren was so excited that he didn't notice the unusual expression on Jiang Nansun's face.

Still there with a concerned look, he said, "Nan Sun, this is very important for your resume and qualifications, so of course I have to take it seriously. You should also ask Lillian or Professor Dong for a few more copies after the hotel's brochure is finished, so you can keep them as a souvenir and attach them to your resume in the future! It will give you an advantage when you look for a job."

Jiang Nansun glanced at Zhang Anren's gentle face and didn't know how to respond. She had already received the brochure and knew about it earlier than Zhang Anren.

With a sigh inwardly, unsure how to respond, Jiang Nansun stood up and said, "I understand, Anren. I still have a lot of work to do here, you should go back early too."

Zhang Anren was a little stunned, not understanding why Nan Sun's reaction was so indifferent after he had brought such a surprise. Their relationship had been a bit strained lately, and this morning, after running into Lillian, he realized it was an opportunity to make amends. His preemptive praise was intended to ease the tension between them.

I never expected it to turn out like this.

Watching Jiang Nansun get up, put on his safety helmet, and walk towards the construction site, Zhang Anren also stood up dejectedly and kicked a wooden board next to him hard. With a "crack," a thick brochure fell to the ground.

Upon seeing the cover, Zhang Anren was stunned. Wasn't this the official brochure for the Songjiang Boutique Hotel?

So Jiang Nansun had already received the brochure, even before I knew it, so Nansun naturally saw through his act of taking credit earlier.

Not saying it out loud might be a way to save face for oneself.

His face turned bitter, and he stood there stunned.

Watching Jiang Nansun gradually disappear into the distance, Zhang Anren hesitated for a few seconds before quickly chasing after him.

In the past, he had always displayed the demeanor of a gentleman, displaying a refined and scholarly air in front of Nan Sun. This behavior completely shattered his previous image.

If he doesn't explain himself properly and try to salvage his image, the consequences will be even more severe than before, and the personal image and persona he has built up over such a long period of time will collapse.

The two are really not far from breaking up.

"Nan Sun, Nan Sun..."

Jiang Nansun stopped and turned around to look at him with a puzzled expression.

Zhang Anren knew that if he pretended he had never found the brochure, Nan Sun would not expose him to save face for him.

But it's like a thorn; if you don't remove it, it will always stay in your heart and may erupt one day.

"Nan Sun, thank you for giving me face. Recently, our relationship has encountered some problems, and I really want to make amends and go back to the way things were before, when we were still sweet and loving."

"I care about you so much. I was so confused this morning that I did something like this. Nan Sun, I just wanted to do my best to be good to you, to be worthy of you, that's all!"

Jiang Nansun gazed at Zhang Anren and sighed softly, "Anren, you really don't have to do this."

"Right now, I'm feeling really confused, and we both need to calm down. You should go home first."

Zhang Anren hesitated for a moment, then said disappointedly, "Alright!" His expression was somewhat dejected.

Chapter 203 Fairness is only relative.

A week passed quickly, and Jiang Nansun and Zhang Anren had a frank and open conversation.

Although everything had been explained, Nan Sun understood Zhang Anren's reasons for doing so and his difficulties. However, understanding did not equate to agreement or indifference.

On the surface, the two seemed to be getting along well and not arguing, but this superficial peace could not hide the fact that their hearts were drifting further and further apart.

The two only met twice that week, once in the cafeteria and once on a road on campus.

Their relationship inevitably hit another low point.

That day, Nan Sun arrived at the construction site of the Songjiang Boutique Hotel. A strange man glanced at her with surprise and walked over.

"You are Jiang Nansun, classmate Jiang."

"It's me," Nan Sun nodded. "And you are?"