It was two or three o'clock when Mu Hanxia returned home. Probably because it was the weekend, the next room was still awake, and the light leaked from the crack of the door.
Mu Hanxia walked in gently, changed clothes, went to the toilet to wash briefly, and then lay on the bed.
Outside the window, the night became more and more cold, and the withered branches grew quietly. I don't know where the water is not shut off properly, or the water pipe is leaking, making a clear sound of "tick, tick".
Mu Hanxia tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep.
After a while, I finally felt a little sleepy, but I heard the sound of the shaker from the person next door, who was in excellent spirits at 3:30 in the morning. Mu Hanxia grabbed the pillow and pressed it against her ear, but it didn't work. It didn't work today, and she was so upset that she couldn't sleep.
She endured it for a long time, and finally couldn't bear it any longer. She got up and got out of bed and opened the door, and put it on with a bang. The sound made the walls seem to be shaking. The next door seemed to have suddenly stopped moving. She rushed to the toilet again, opened the door, pressed the flushing horse, and made a "rumbling" sound. After all this was done, she walked back into the room, locked the door, and lay down again.
The neighbors became quiet.
Mu Hanxia's mood suddenly became complicated, and it was unclear whether it was refreshing or more uncomfortable. She looked at the faint moonlight in front of the bed and was in a daze. After a while, on the other side of the wall, the sound of the shaker came again.
Mu Hanxia grabbed the earphone and put it on, lying motionless on the bed.
The next day she got up much later than usual, and when she opened the door, she happened to see the couple having breakfast in the living room. Before the other party showed any face, Mu Hanxia smiled first, and said very politely: "I'm sorry, I came back late last night, and I drank a little bit because of work, maybe the movement made a little bigger, I don't know. Did I quarrel with you, I'm sorry, I'm sorry!"
Before the girl said anything, the boy smiled first: "It's nothing, we were watching a movie, and we didn't pay attention. Have you eaten? Let's have some together?"
The girl also laughed.
Mu Hanxia hurriedly smiled and waved: "No need, thank you. I'll go to the company to work overtime first."
After walking out and closing the door, Mu Hanxia sighed softly and walked into the subway station.
—
Because of the hangover, Lin Mochen's head still aches. But he has always been in a happy mood, because the two large stores have been successfully on the right track as planned. The effect they have caused in the Beijing clothing business district is sensational. The operating income of each store far exceeds that of other brands. Now every day, there are considerable profits, snowflakes into his pocket.
When he arrived at the company, he noticed that Mu Hanxia had not arrived yet. In the past, she arrived earlier than him every day. Lin Mochen drank coffee in the office for a while, and then saw Mu Hanxia walk in with a frosty face across the glass wall.
Lin Mochen watched her. Without looking in his direction, she took off her scarf and smiled sweetly when she was talking to her colleague next to her.
"Ah, yes, it's too cold outside." Her voice came faintly.
It turned out to be frozen. Lin Mochen looked away.
However, it didn't take long for him to sense something was wrong. Although she has explained her work several times, she is still efficient and serious, with the same smile. But she doesn't look him in the eyes today.
Near noon, there were fewer people in the office. Lin Mochen picked up the internal phone and called her: "Come in."
Mu Hanxia dawdled for a while before walking into his office, looking up and smiling, "Jason, what's the matter?"
Lin Mochen stared at her: "What did I say to you last night?"
Mu Hanxia was startled.
Four eyes staring, his eyes are so compelling. Mu Hanxia slowly turned his head to one side, showing a self-deprecating smile: "You said... my work performance is not good enough."
Although Lin Mochen's alcohol intake is average, his wine taste is very good, and he rarely slips a word after drinking. He really can't remember what happened last night. He only vaguely remembered staying in the same room with Mu Hanxia. Seeing her calm expression and stubborn grievance in her eyes, he believed it for the time being.
So he smiled lightly and said, "Why, the boss criticizes and has grievances?"
Mu Hanxia: "Can't you?"
"no."
Mu Hanxia gave a soft "cut".
He looked into her eyes that seemed to contain emotion, was silent for a moment, and then said again: "I lost my words after drinking, I should have wanted to joke with you. Your work is good, but it could be better. Understand?"
The rare soft voice made Mu Hanxia's heart feel as if something had hit him lightly. She frowned for a while, then smiled: "Got it."
Lin Mochen looked at her smile, and his mood was faintly happy: "I will come to Lin City with me next week."
Mu Hanxia was surprised: "Lin City?"
"Yes, Lin City, Southwest District. Go and open a store."
—
three days later.
The plane shuttled in the sea of clouds, and the sun was high and bright. It was the first time that Mu Hanxia had taken a plane, and it was the first time that he had taken a first-class cabin. Leaning on the back of the wide and comfortable seat, he gripped the handle nervously with both hands, but he couldn't help but keep looking out. Look at the sun, look at the clouds, look at the sky, look at the distant ground.
"Afraid?" asked Lin Mochen beside him.
"How is that possible?" Mu Hanxia replied nonchalantly.
Lin Mochen smiled.
Mu Hanxia asked, "Why do you want to go to Lin City for layout?"
Lin Mochen replied: "First-tier cities build brands, and second-tier cities reap profits."
Mu Hanxia thought about it for a while, and it was true.
"But why Lin City?" she asked again.
Lin Mochen put down the book and looked at her: "Didn't I ask you to do a regional economic analysis? Lin City is the best-developed city in the entire Great Southwest District, and a newly emerging regional center. Besides, I'll talk about it over there too. Okay, partners and funds. Why not go?"
Mu Hanxia said with an "oh", "Lin City is not bad."
After a while, she said again, "I heard from Sister Su Yin that you were born in Lin City?"
Lin Mochen looked at her and replied, "Yes."
However, Mu Hanxia didn't ask anymore, picked up the newspaper on the plane and started to read it.
Lin Mochen reached out and pinched her soft neck.
"You're just smart enough."
—
As soon as they got off the plane, they were picked up by a partner's car and sent directly to a luxurious hotel in the city. Pushing open the door of the private room, you will see the bright and sparkling lights on your face, and a few people have already sat at the round table.
Lin Mochen walked over with a smile and greeted them one by one. Mu Hanxia followed him.
"Mr. Zhang, hello, thank you for your hospitality."
"Hey, what's wrong with Mr. Lin?" A tall, thin middle-aged man said with a smile, "You are flourishing in Beijing. If you can come to Lin City to develop with us, it's too late for us to welcome you."
Lin Mochen smiled lightly, and shook hands with another man with a fat head and big ears: "Mr. Xie, it's a pleasure to meet, and I look forward to cooperating." Then Mr. Xie's eyes were almost full of smiles: "Mr. Lin, we are on the phone. But let’s say it, next month, my factory’s fabrics will be exclusively supplied to you, and let’s make a fortune together, haha.”
Lin Mochen replied: "Of course, you were introduced to me by President Deng of Ruyi Group, and of course you have to cooperate. It is also because of you, President Xie, that we Fengchen can obtain such high-quality and cheap fabrics in Lin City. Thank you very much. Exhausted."
Mr. Xie laughed.
"This is our company's marketing manager, Mu Hanxia." Lin Mochen introduced. Mu Hanxia smiled sweetly, seeing them one by one. Her sweet mouth made all the bosses laugh: "Manager Mu is so beautiful." "Young and promising."
There was a woman sitting at the table, smiling quietly at them all the time. When they came in just now, Mu Hanxia and Lin Mochen noticed her.
At this time, Lin Mochen asked, "Who is this?"