A perfect life begins with changing the timeline.

In response to Li Mu's question, Sui Kuan simply lit a cigarette.

Replace silence with smoking.

Fang Wentao said in a low voice:

"Senior, what he actually said to us was: 'Let me tell you guys who are getting promoted, be careful. That bank card you submitted isn't what those people in the GG department said about making your bank statements look better... Let me tell you, that's all bullshit. Your statements are all pretty good, so why were only six of you promoted? To tell you the truth, the reason you submitted that card is because all of your company's GG bonuses are deposited into that card. Then, the money in your card is used to give bonuses to other people.'"

At this point, Fang Wentao paused, then said:

He said: "You are a provincial-level unit, and in principle, there is absolutely no such thing as 'GG commission'! This is gray income, understand? It can't be done in the light, so you should be careful."

"That's all?"

"Um, that's all... Senior, is it true?"

"..."

Li Mu glanced at Sui Kuan.

Skillful.

Fatty Sui was also looking at him.

After exchanging a glance, Li Mu thought for a moment and said:

"Do you remember what I told you? I said you don't need to ask about the bank card. You'll find out when you're officially hired."

Fang Wentao nodded to indicate that he remembered.

Li Muyi shrugged:

"Now you understand."

"..."

The junior student was silent for a moment, then couldn't help but ask:

"Senior, is it dangerous to do this?"

As he spoke, seemingly afraid that Li Mu might not understand his meaning, he brought it up on his own initiative:

"Because... even the guys that your editorial department recruits all come from our contracts. And... I occasionally hear the mentors talking about you, saying that you and Kuan haven't recruited a single guy yet. They also said that the editorial department's 'guest fee' is one of the performance evaluation criteria this year."

"Hmm, what else did you say?"

"It seems your director is quite dissatisfied with the two of you."

Fang Wentao scratched his head:

"But they don't know that I know perfectly well that the reason I got promoted so smoothly is because you introduced Hai-ge to me. And... if you wanted to, the 'GG fee' wouldn't be a big deal for you. But you and Kuan-ge haven't gotten a single 'GG'... Senior, don't you guys think this is a bit risky? Is there... a risk?"

"ha."

Although he asked somewhat nervously, Li Mu chuckled softly.

Okay.

I didn't help the wrong person.

My junior is not someone who is easily blinded by profit.

So he gave an irrelevant answer:

"Do you plan to be transferred to another position after you're officially hired?"

"I... am considering that. Senior, I still can't get used to baijiu. Every time I drink it, I feel quite uncomfortable. I don't think the GG business is suitable for me. Besides, I have a business administration degree, so it would be best if it were related to my major. And... I asked my mentor. He said: salespeople make a lot of money. The commission from one GG business might be equivalent to the annual salary of a junior staff member in the operations center. There's not much profit in operations... My mentor actually thinks highly of me. But... after seeing that you and Brother Kuan aren't doing any sales, I still feel that something's not right. So, I'll definitely fill in the operations center in my application for a permanent position."

"clever."

Sui Kuan finally spoke.

Looking at his junior, he showed a satisfied expression, then glanced at Li Mu. Seeing that Li Mu neither spoke nor seemed to stop him, he continued:

"Wentao, you're absolutely right. There's a reason why neither of us is neglecting our work. As for the reason..."

He began to explain to Fang Wentao the differences between provincial government agencies and privately-run newspapers and periodicals.

Including "principles"...

There were only three people in the private room, so they didn't have to worry about being overheard if they kept their voices down.

Therefore, he explained it to his junior in great detail and very clearly.

In conclusion:

"Wentao, our GG business will definitely exceed 100 million this year..."

"It's already broken, senior. It's worth almost 120 million now."

"That's it. Who wouldn't be envious of this money? And what if... things blow up? These shady earnings, whoever gets them, will become a powder keg, understand?"

"..."

Fang Wentao's brows furrowed deeply.

"So, Brother Kuan, that's why you don't touch it at all?"

"I did want to, but he wouldn't let me. I thought about it and realized he was right, so I stopped touching him."

Following Sui Kuan's words, Fang Wentao looked at Li Mu again.

In his heart, although they were all his seniors, Kuan Ge's words were definitely not as effective as Li Mu's.

Since the senior didn't allow me to touch it, that means... my choice was right.

Having figured this out, he immediately asked:

"Senior, if I transfer to the operations center, will I be able to stay far away from this mess? After all, although there are commissions there, if I don't do it, as long as I do my job well, no one will say anything. At worst, I'll just earn less."

"It's up to you, but I think your choice is right. Wentao, you need to understand one thing: ...we're a provincial office, so not making mistakes is actually harder than standing out. And if you want to continue moving up, like to the director of the operations center, or even higher... you'd better not have any stains on your record. Even stains that are easily overlooked are better left untouched."

"I see."

After Li Mu defined the matter, the junior student, who immediately understood the pros and cons, displayed a decisiveness completely different from that of Sui Kuan at the time.

"I also feel that the operations center is a better fit for me. Even though it's a fixed salary, at least I feel more secure with it."

Hearing his junior's words, Li Mu smiled slightly and picked up his wine glass:

"Alright, let's not talk about that anymore. Cheers!"

……

Once the meal was over, the things discussed at the banquet vanished like the wind.

No one mentioned it again.

This year has actually gone by quite quickly for Li Mu.

He felt like it was only the beginning of the year, but inexplicably it was already November.

After staying at his workplace for another week, he was taken to Macau by Bie Yan.

After spending two happy days with Sister Zhang and the others, I returned to Guangzhou, and half of the month had already passed.

It was eerily calm.

Then, on the 18th, which was Monday, Li Mu received two pieces of good news.

The first piece of good news is that my girlfriend is about to finish filming.

It must be admitted that Hong Kong filmmakers are really efficient. It's only been a little over a month, and her scenes are already almost finished. There are only a few days left before she can wrap up.

If all goes well, she will be able to come back to be with her boyfriend this weekend, but before that, she has to go to Xiaoshan first.

The yoga pants sample has been made, and she needs to go to Xiaoshan to check it out.

I can only come back after I'm done with my work.

But in any case, it's definitely good news.

The second piece of good news came from Qin Liyan.

"Xiao Li, we have reviewed and approved this article, and it can be published. However, there are requirements for its layout; it must be on the front page and can be reprinted, so that everyone who sees this article can learn from it."

The subsequent requirements are practically nonexistent.

This article caused a stir for more than half a year. Whenever there was news about it, it was always on the front page, let alone the detailed process of the case.

So Li Mu readily agreed. After receiving the authorization document from the local tax bureau via fax, he directly took the printed stack of documents to Lin Naichen.

It must be admitted that having a computer has indeed made work much more convenient.

After submitting the local tax bureau's request, Lin Naichen glanced at it and left the office.

Then, from the 20th to the 23rd, a full four days' worth of articles were published, detailing the cause, process, and outcome of the Liu Xiaoqing case, as well as the photos taken during the follow-up investigation.

It completely ignited the entire news industry.

Reporters Li Mu and Sui Kuan followed the entire process, providing an exceptionally clear overview of this nationally sensational case and making it public.

Suddenly, even the Southern Metropolis Daily saw its sales increase by 20% in the past few days.

Just figure out how many people are actually watching this drama unfold.

For people in the entertainment industry, the names of these two reporters are destined to become a symbol in many people's minds.

Especially Li Mu.

Not only does he have the power to comment on the four most popular young actresses, but he can also act as a reporter who follows Liu Xiaoqing's case from beginning to end...

The energy behind this is indeed something many people should ponder.

But for Li Mu, no matter what kind of bloodshed or turmoil the outside world caused, it didn't really concern him.

Saturday the 23rd.

At noon, he drove his Audi, which was practically gathering dust, straight to the airport.

Then, around 1 p.m., he saw his girlfriend, looking like a thief, pushing a large suitcase and acting suspiciously, appear in the airport parking lot.

With two beeps and the hazard lights flashing, instructing Xiao Fan to quickly get into the car, the young couple, who hadn't seen each other for over a month, didn't have time for their sweet moments. Fan Bingbing hurriedly urged Li Mu to hurry up:

"Quick, baby, let's go home, I'll change into it and show you!"

"Um."

Li Mu responded and drove very fast.

After arriving home, Fan Bingbing took off her coat and took out several pairs of colorful pants from her suitcase.

Without any hesitation, she took off her sweatpants in front of her boyfriend and started putting them on.

Li Mu even keenly noticed that when she pulled her pants up, a piece of flesh was squeezed out of her thighs and buttocks... creating a peculiar rhythm and beauty.

Finally, when she put on the black yoga pants and took off her top, revealing only her bra...

Slender calves, firm thighs, a round and perky butt... and the healthy, sporty beauty that comes with a toned and sculpted figure, all complemented by a voluptuous upper body...

"call……"

Instantly, Li Mu's breathing became heavy.

"How is it? How is it?"

Xiao Fan looked delighted:

"When I put it on, I was completely stunned. It was just that I removed the pedals and you made a slight design change. But when I wore it... it was a completely different story. Look at my butt... wow, my legs are so thin! It looks so good!"

"Slap slap..."

She patted it, and Li Mu, looking at the fleshy, jiggling flesh like jelly, suddenly laughed.

"Ha ha."

It became.

Daoist Master.

That solves it, doesn't it?