Golden Years in the World of Film and Television

Chapter 50 Idealistic Guan Juer

Building 19 of Ode to Joy Community, Fan Shengmei took a taxi back to 2202 before 11 o'clock. It was not that she didn't want to play for a while longer, but she really couldn't stay there any longer.

In addition to her, Mr. Lu also called a few young girls in their twenties, so she was disliked. Fortunately, she went back early.

"Sister Fan is back. Did you have fun?"

Fan Shengmei closed the door depressedly, and then she heard Guan Juer's voice behind her.

She forced a smile and looked at Guan Juer and said, "It's boring, so noisy. Guan Guan, why aren't you asleep yet?"

"I'm so miserable, Sister Fan. I just had a meeting. Do you want to have a midnight snack? I'll treat you!"

After saying that, Guan Juer leaned against the door frame with a look of despair. She had just finished a video conference and looked exhausted.

"Poor Guan Guan, what do you want to eat? Sister Fan should treat you!"

Fan Shengmei rubbed her hair distressedly. When she turned around, she saw two pieces of clothing hanging at the door. She asked in confusion, "Guan Guan, what are these clothes for?"

"Oh, isn't Yingying in love with Manager Bai from their company? A colleague sent her a letter saying that they are going to take the CPA class together tomorrow."

At this point, Guan Juer rolled her glasses and saw Fan Shengmei nod, then continued, "So Yingying is very happy, but she doesn't know which outfit to wear to attract his attention.

I didn’t want to ask for your opinion, so I hung the clothes on the door and said I wanted Sister Fan to help me take care of it.”

Fan Shengmei picked up the two pieces of clothing and looked at them, weighing the pros and cons in her mind.

She didn't even need to think about it, Qiu Yingying must be fascinated by that Manager Bai. Fan Shengmei felt that this was not good news. Manager Bai's behavior was very annoying. In the end, the only people who would be sacrificed in an office romance were the lowest-level employees.

Just as she was thinking about it, the sound of a cell phone came from her pocket, and Fan Shengmei subconsciously took out her cell phone.

"It must be that Xiaoqiu forgot his phone in it when he was trying on clothes." Guan Juer looked at Fan Shengmei and explained.

Fan Shengmei ignored Guan Juer's reminder, opened her phone and checked the content of the message.

It turned out that Manager Bai was passing by tomorrow, so he wanted to pick up Qiu Yingying and asked her to send the address information.

"You don't even know the address, how can you find your way?"

Fan Shengmei cursed inwardly in anger, and at the same time, she was thinking about how to make the little earthworm see through the true face of Manager Bai.

Guan Juer also saw this text message, but she didn't realize that there was anything fishy about it.

So she was happy for Qiu Yingying and said with a smile: "Yingying has already fallen asleep. If she had seen this message just now, she would definitely be too excited to sleep."

Fan Shengmei is well aware of the harm that office romances can cause to junior employees. What's more, when a sincere man wants to ask out a woman he likes, he will definitely send an invitation text message or phone call in advance at an appropriate time, leaving the girl space to think cautiously, and will never send an invitation late at night.

So she shook her head and said to Guan Juer earnestly:

"Guan Guan, are you crazy? On the way? This Manager Bai is hilarious! He doesn't even know how his address is on the way. Do you think men don't use their brains anymore when they're just hanging around these days?"

Seeing that Guan Juer was still a little confused, Fan Shengmei could only speak directly:

"Guan Guan, you need to understand a few things. If you're sincere, you should send the invitation text message in advance at an appropriate time. Because in this kind of situation, you always need to give the girl time to think and be reserved. Just imagine, would you choose to send someone this kind of message in the middle of the night?

Secondly, if an unattractive white manager sent this kind of text message, would you think it was sexually harassing?

"Hmm!" Guan Juer thought about it and nodded. She also felt that it was a bit inappropriate to send a message at this time.

Seeing that she agreed with her point of view, Fan Shengmei continued to explain: "Then please treat everyone equally. You cannot regard harassing text messages from male superiors as sweet invitations or the beginning of love just because the male leader is handsome.

So, no matter how handsome a white boss is, if he sends this kind of text, it's sexual, harassing, and harassing. And most companies don't allow office romances. If they're discovered, the unlucky ones are the lowest-level employees like Xiao Qiu. Do you know that?

"Sister Fan, what if they truly love each other! Since they like each other, they can work hard to overcome their problems in the future, right?" Guan Juer asked naively.

Fan Shengmei didn't even think about it. After deleting the text message, she put her phone on the table and said:

"Don't be silly, Guan Guan. How can you say you're trying to overcome this? The future is clear. Either this Director Bai resigns, or Little Earthworm is fired.

Do you think Manager Bai, who doesn't even have an accounting certificate, would give up his current job?

And Little Earthworm must not be fired. For girls like us who rely on ourselves to make it in Shanghai, work is the most practical thing."

Guan Juer was a little bit unconvinced and still held on to a glimmer of hope.

She felt that Manager Bai's message just proved that the man was in love with Qiu Yingying, and perhaps Manager Bai also liked Qiu Yingying, but he just lacked the way to express it.

So when Guan Juer saw Fan Shengmei deleted the text message, she asked anxiously:

"Why did you delete it, Sister Fan? I don't think this is necessary."

"Manager Bai just got a promotion, he won't leave. Think about it, the only one who will be sacrificed in the end is the little earthworm.

Believe me, sister. I've been working in HR for so many years, I can tell what kind of person they are at a glance."

After saying that, Fan Shengmei took a glass of water, drank it in one gulp, and then went into the bedroom to change clothes.

Guan Juer stood there in a daze. Sometimes she felt that what Fan Shengmei said made some sense, but sometimes she wondered what if Manager Bai really liked Qiu Yingying. She didn't know how to judge for a moment.

Fan Shengmei changed into her pajamas and opened the door. Seeing Guan Juer still in a daze, she simply said:

"I'm doing this for Xiao Qiu's own good. You and Xiao Qiu are still young, so don't waste your youth on an unsuitable man.

Trust Sister Fan, I've been through this before, and you'll understand this principle after you turn thirty."

Guan Juer was still a little overwhelmed. She felt that it was inappropriate for Fan Shengmei to delete Qiu Yingying's text messages. So she thought for a while and then said:

"I'll leave a note for Yingying and let her make her own choice. But I'll pass on Sister Fan's advice to her, and I'll also note that I accidentally deleted her text message."

Fan Shengmei looked at Guan Juer helplessly, knowing that they were at the age when they were living in their ideals, so she said thoughtfully:

"How about this, the handsome guy Han upstairs is a lawyer and has a more thorough understanding of the matter. How about we consult him?

It just so happens that 2202 received a housewarming gift and didn't go back to thank him. Let's go now and ask him to help analyze it."

"Sorry, Sister Fan, Mr. Han might be resting at this time."

Guan Juer felt a little embarrassed when she thought about going to a man in the middle of the night to ask about this.

"He probably hasn't slept yet. When I went upstairs just now, I heard the delivery man call him and said there was a takeaway for him."

"Well... okay." Guan Juer thought about it and agreed.

Fan Shengmei took some gift boxes of fruits and dried fruits, then took Guan Juer upstairs and knocked on the door.

Han Tao, who was about to fight with the barbecued crayfish, suddenly heard someone knocking on the door. Puzzled, he stood up and walked to the door and asked:

"Who?"

"Hello Mr. Han, I'm Fan Shengmei from 2202 downstairs."

Han Tao opened the door and saw Fan Shengmei and Guan Juer standing there. He was a little surprised and said, "Hello, how can I help you?"

"Excuse me, handsome Mr. Han, we came here to thank you for the housewarming gift."

"We're all neighbors, no need to be so polite!"

Han Tao politely said it was okay, and then he opened the door and said, "Ms. Fan, let's not talk at the door. You and Miss Guan, please come in and sit for a while!"

Fan Shengmei lifted her hair and smiled slightly: "Okay, sorry to bother you. I just happen to have a question I'd like you to analyze."

Han Tao nodded, invited the person into the living room and said, "You're welcome, take a seat!"

"Thank you!" Fan Shengmei and the somewhat reserved Guan Juer walked to the sofa and responded in unison.

Han Tao smiled at the two of them, then opened the refrigerator and asked, "Ms. Fan, what would you and Miss Guan like to drink? Water or a beverage?"

"Don't bother, we'll just sit for a while and leave."

Fan Shengmei and Guan Juer were a little surprised when they saw the huge living room and luxurious decoration, especially the huge floor-to-ceiling windows and the lights outside the windows.

Although they have lived in Ode to Joy for so long, they really didn't know that the night view outside the community is so beautiful from this angle.

Chapter 51 Guan Juer comes to her senses

After Han Tao asked Fan Shengmei and Guan Juer to sit down, he first placed two bottles of water on the coffee table, then took out a box of chocolates and placed it in front of them, saying:

"This is the chocolate I bought last time. I rarely eat snacks, so I'm not sure if it will suit your taste."

Fan Shengmei sat on the sofa, looking at Han Tao who was busy coming and going, and said with a smile:

"I'm sorry to bother you so late. Stop busying yourself and let's sit for a while and then leave."

"Mr. Han, you can just call me Guan Guan. I'm sorry to have troubled you today!" After saying that, Guan Guan looked at Han Tao a little embarrassedly.

"It's not a big deal. Neighbors should help each other. They say a close neighbor is worse than a distant relative. Just call me Brother Han like Xiao Qiu did. If you need any help, just let me know."

"Brother Han, our roommate Qiu Yingying likes someone from her workplace... so today Qiu Yingying..."

Seeing that Han Tao was like the big brother next door and had no airs at all, Guan Juer finally relaxed.

Afterwards, she briefly talked about the situation between Qiu Yingying and Manager Bai, including how Manager Bai took care of Qiu Yingying at the company.

The matter of Qiu Yingying's text message today was also described in detail. During the discussion, Fan Shengmei also expressed her handling method and opinions on the matter.

When Han Tao heard the two people talking about Bai Zhanan, he immediately understood what was going on.

It seems that Qiu Yingying has started to have an ambiguous relationship with this Manager Bai. Her love brain is really unmatched. Not long after meeting Manager Bai, she was at a loss after a few sweet words from him.

Originally, this was a consensual thing, which was understandable. However, a scumbag like Manager Bai was not worthy of a girl as cute as Little Earthworm.

He was not in love with Qiu Yingying from the beginning. Qiu Yingying was just a naive and innocent girl whom he selectively caught by casting a wide net.

Although Han Tao had no feelings towards Qiu Yingying, one of the happy heroines, he couldn't bear to see her being taken advantage of by the scumbag Bai.

Thinking of this, Han Tao organized his words and said, "After listening to your statements, I will express my personal opinion!

I think Manager Bai definitely doesn't really like Xiao Qiu. What he did was just to trick Xiao Qiu into his arms.

You imagine that he is a company manager who has nothing to do all day, so he keeps helping a female colleague and showing his kindness to her, just to make her gradually develop a good impression on him.

From this, we can judge that this is Manager Bai’s tried and tested trick for picking up girls.

If he really liked Xiao Qiu, he wouldn't be so rude. He probably saw that Xiao Qiu was easy to deceive and had already fallen into her trap, so he didn't even bother to use any tricks. "

Seeing Guan Juer lost in thought, Fan Shengmei tapped her forehead with her finger and said with a look of dismay:

"Guan Guan, do you understand now? I'm not the only one who thinks this way. You should believe what Mr. Han says. That Manager Bai is just a wretched man.

Sister Fan has also been your age and understands what you think. When you are young, the world is vast and the sky is high. It is inevitable that you will be impulsive for love and do some reckless things!

But when you realize it, you'll find you're already grown up. Cherish the present time. Sister Fan doesn't want you to regret it if you make the wrong choice!"

"Guan Guan, this is a life philosophy that can only be understood through experience. Xiao Fan is indeed an HR expert with many years of experience. He has a very thorough understanding of people!"

Han Tao nodded, looked at Guan Juer and continued, "Actually, you don't need to think so much. What is a best friend? It's not just about talking about intimate things, shopping and chatting.

Best friends only share their worries with each other and share the benefits with each other. The relationship has almost surpassed that of ordinary friends. When two people are together, they can even share their private topics without reservation.

Best friends can still stand up for each other. Xiao Fan is doing this to help Qiu Yingying test that Manager Bai. If they can break up because of such a small matter, do you think Manager Bai still truly loves Xiao Qiu?"

"Yes! Brother Han is right. If Manager Bai really likes Yingying, he will never give up because of a text message. If he gives up because of this, then he doesn't really like Qiu Yingying."

Guan Juer is still very smart, but she is too dogmatic!

Now after hearing what Han Tao said, and combined with Fan Shengmei's previous sharing of life lessons, she finally understood. Now that she had let it go, she no longer dwelled on it.

"Sister Fan is worried that the little earthworm will suffer. My silly sister, you finally figured it out!"

When Fan Shengmei saw Guan Juer's sudden enlightenment, she was relieved. This child is good in every way, but she is a little too idealistic because she is spoiled by her parents.

"Okay, now that we've talked about Xiao Qiu, let's talk about you two!" Han Tao said with a smile.

"We two, we're fine!"

Fan Shengmei pointed at herself and Guan Juer in confusion, then looked at Han Tao with a puzzled look on her face.

"Why is it okay? I haven't had dinner yet. You guys interrupted the midnight snack I just ordered. Shouldn't you compensate me?"

Han Tao joked as he brought over the crayfish and barbecue he ordered, saying, "It's boring to eat alone. Why don't you guys eat together? That'll be your way of making it up to me!"

"Since such a kind offer is hard to refuse, I can only sacrifice my life for you. However, I think this kind of compensation can be repeated a few times, but my week-long diet will be ruined!"

Fan Shengmei took the box of crayfish, opened it, and joked with a smile.

"Thank you, Brother Han. I worked overtime all night and I'm really hungry. I was thinking of going for a midnight snack with Sister Fan, but Yingying's matter got us sidetracked!"

Guan Juer touched her stomach embarrassedly. After several hours of video conference, she was indeed a little hungry.

Han Tao smiled at the voluptuous Fan Shengmei and the quiet and reserved Guan Juer, and said jokingly:

"The only things you can't miss are delicious food and beautiful women. I can't help myself. You two, stop watching and start eating!"

"People enjoy the food only when they eat it, so I won't be polite!"

Fan Shengmei looked at the man in front of her and smiled slightly, and her heart was stirred again.