Hidden truth, intricate love

As Su Wanqing's position in the company becomes increasingly solid, her relationships with her colleagues gradually improve. Although Gu Beichen's company does not emphasize teamwork, each employee is a leader in their field, and Su Wanqing's arrival undoubtedly brings new vitality to this elite group.

One afternoon, after completing a complex programming task, Su Wanqing decided to relax. She stood up, stretched, and walked to the tea room to make herself a cup of coffee.

In the tea room, several colleagues were chatting. When they saw Su Wanqing come in, they greeted her warmly.

"Wanqing, would you like a cup of coffee to wake you up?" a colleague asked with a smile.

Su Wanqing nodded and joined them. She found that despite everyone's usual busy schedule, communication between colleagues was very natural in this relaxed environment.

"Wanqing, your new algorithm is amazing. I tried it and it greatly improved our efficiency," another colleague exclaimed.

Su Wanqing responded with a smile: "Thank you for your compliment. If you have any questions, you can always ask me."

At this moment, Gu Beichen also walked into the tea room. Seeing the relaxed atmosphere among everyone, his mood also became cheerful.

"It seems that everyone is enjoying afternoon tea time." Gu Beichen said and joined his colleagues.

Su Wanqing handed him a cup of coffee, and the two smiled at each other. This relaxed interaction surprised the colleagues, but also made them feel relieved. They saw a rare harmony between the boss and the subordinate.

Gu Beichen cleared his throat and said, "I know everyone works very hard, so I want to announce some good news. In view of the great success of our recent project, the company has decided to give everyone a short vacation so that everyone can have a good rest."

The colleagues immediately cheered, and the atmosphere became even more lively. Su Wanqing was also very happy, as she knew how important this holiday was to everyone.

"Wanqing, do you have any plans for the holidays?" a colleague asked curiously.

Su Wanqing thought for a moment and said with a smile, "I haven't decided yet. I might go on a trip to relax."

Gu Beichen suddenly suggested: "Since everyone is discussing holiday plans, why don't we organize a team-building activity and go to the suburbs to relax together?"

This proposal immediately received a response from everyone, who expressed their willingness to participate. Su Wanqing was also attracted by this proposal, thinking it was a good opportunity to enhance understanding and friendship among colleagues.

The morning sun filtered through the curtains, gently waking Su Wanqing. She stretched, ready for the day's special activity—a company-organized hike in the countryside. Unlike their usual teamwork, this time, she and Gu Beichen would embark on this tranquil natural landscape together.

The bus, carrying a relaxed and joyful atmosphere, drove out of the busy city. Su Wanqing chose a window seat, the scenery outside slowly unfolding like a picture scroll. Gu Beichen sat beside her, the two occasionally exchanging a few casual conversations, enjoying this rare moment of tranquility.

"Wanqing, do you have any special expectations for today's hike?" Gu Beichen asked with a hint of curiosity.

Su Wanqing's gaze remained fixed on the scenery outside the window. She softly replied, "I look forward to a deeper exchange with you, and I also hope to find new inspiration in the embrace of nature."

Gu Beichen nodded, a glint of approval in his eyes. "Nature is always the best source of inspiration. I also hope that this hike will allow you to completely relax and enjoy the tranquility."

Arriving at the destination, a vast meadow came into view, with rolling mountains in the distance. The air was filled with a fresh and moist scent. After a brief gathering and safety instructions, everyone dispersed and chose their own hiking routes.

Su Wanqing and Gu Beichen chose a quieter path and walked side by side, stepping on the soft soil and feeling the rhythm of nature. The sunlight filtered through the treetops, casting mottled shadows that swayed gently with their steps.

In an open area, the two decided to have a small orienteering race. They needed to find the marked points hidden in the forest according to the clues on the map.

"It seems that we will become partners today, Wanqing." Gu Beichen said with a smile, a challenging glint in his eyes.

"I'm honored, Beichen. I believe our cooperation will be very tacit." Su Wanqing responded, her voice revealing confidence and expectation.

Sunlight filtered through the green leaves, casting a shadow on the winding path as Su Wanqing and Gu Beichen embarked on a day of hiking. They were assigned to the same group and participated in an orienteering competition designed to enhance understanding and teamwork among colleagues.

At first, the two walked along the trail at a leisurely pace, enjoying the fresh morning air and the singing of birds. But as the race began, they needed to concentrate and rely on their map and compass to find the marked points hidden in the forest.

"Wanqing, which direction do you think we should go first?" Gu Beichen asked, unfolding a map in his hand.

Su Wanqing carefully examined the map and then used a compass to determine the direction: "According to the markings on the map, we should go east first. There is an obvious landmark there, which can be our first target."

The two of them followed the direction she pointed, passed through a dense forest, and finally found the first marked point. Gu Beichen was impressed by Su Wanqing's sense of direction, while Su Wanqing admired Gu Beichen's ability to quickly identify the terrain.

As the game progressed, they encountered some difficult problems. At a fork in the road, the clues on the map seemed to point in two possible directions. The two stopped and analyzed them carefully.

"There's an inconspicuous trail here. I think it might be a shortcut to the next marked point." Su Wanqing pointed to a path that was almost covered by bushes.

Gu Beichen carefully observed the surrounding environment, then nodded in agreement: "Your vision is very accurate, let's try this route."

They followed the trail and soon discovered a strategically hidden marker, a discovery that gave their team a head start in the orienteering race.

The biggest challenge came when they searched for the final marker. It was located at the edge of an open field, but without any obvious landmarks nearby. The two decided to split up and search for clues from different angles.

Su Wanqing used her observation skills to notice some unusual marks on the ground, while Gu Beichen, looking down from above, discovered some patterns. After they reunited, they combined their findings and quickly found the last marked point.

“We did it, Wanqing!” Gu Beichen said excitedly. “Your observation and my perspective make us a perfect match.”

Su Wanqing responded with a smile: "Yes, Beichen. I have learned a lot from this cooperation, and I believe it will be of great help to our future work."

At lunchtime, everyone spread out a picnic blanket on a large lawn and laid out a variety of food. Su Wanqing and Gu Beichen sat under the shade of a tree, enjoying the food and relaxing conversation.

"Wanqing, your singing voice is very good. I noticed it at the company's annual meeting." Gu Beichen suddenly mentioned.

Su Wanqing was a little surprised, then she laughed: "Beichen, you are really observant. Since you mentioned it, why don't we play some music to add some fun?"

Gu Beichen nodded in agreement, then pulled a small speaker from his backpack and connected it to his phone. A melodious melody echoed through the woods, and colleagues gathered around, making the atmosphere even more cheerful.

"Who wants to sing a song?" Gu Beichen suggested.

Su Wanqing stood up, graciously took the phone, and played a familiar song. Her voice was clear and melodious, and her colleagues applauded, some even swaying to the rhythm.

At the end of the song, everyone's spirits were high. Gu Beichen also joined the chorus. The tacit cooperation between the two made everyone present feel the harmony and warmth of the team.

After lunch, Gu Beichen suggested a little game: "There's a stream nearby, how about we go fishing?"

Everyone agreed, and with a relaxed and happy mood, they walked towards the stream. The stream was crystal clear and fish were swimming freely in the water.

Gu Beichen and Su Wanqing stood by the stream, looking at the fish in the water and smiling at each other. They rolled up their trousers and stepped into the cool stream.

"Look, there's a big one over there." Su Wanqing said, pointing to a swimming fish.

Gu Beichen nodded, and the two of them approached quietly, then suddenly reached out to grab it. The fish nimbly dodged and slipped through their fingers, splashing water.

"Haha, it seems we still need some skills." Gu Beichen said with a smile.

Unwilling to be outdone, Su Wanqing tried again, this time with faster and more accurate movements. Finally, she managed to catch a small fish, holding it high with a proud smile on her face.

“Gotcha!” she cheered.

Gu Beichen applauded to celebrate, and other colleagues also joined in catching fish. The stream was filled with laughter.

As the sun sets, the team-building activity ends and everyone returns with a mixture of satisfaction and exhaustion.