The President's Tender Trap

Lin Xiaoyu is a young copywriter at a renowned advertising agency. She is passionate about the advertising industry and works diligently, striving to deliver outstanding solutions for clients through her creativity and dedication. Her colleagues admire her as a talented and creative team member. However, as time passes, Lin Xiaoyu's work life begins to feel increasingly overshadowed by an invisible pressure.

The work environment is a modern open-plan office, with glass walls creating a bright and spacious feel. Everyone is hard at work, the occasional burst of laughter and discussion adding a touch of energy to the bustling office building. However, a tense atmosphere pervades Lin Xiaoyu's desk. Her boss, Chen Xincheng, while well-regarded in the industry, is known for his strictness and demanding nature. As a newcomer to the workplace, Lin Xiaoyu is in awe of him and strives to meet his expectations, hoping to make a good impression.

However, as time went on, Lin Xiaoyu found it increasingly difficult to meet Chen Xincheng's demands. His criticisms, always tinged with subtle sarcasm, left her feeling deeply aggrieved. "Your proposal is so ordinary! I wonder if you're still doing homework in school?" These comments pierced Lin Xiaoyu's heart like a thorn. Whenever she tried to come up with a new idea, Chen Xincheng would dismiss it with the excuse, "That's not what I want." Gradually, Lin Xiaoyu began to doubt her abilities, her confidence weakening with each setback.

Chen Xincheng employed more subtle manipulation, creating the illusion of dependence on him. He often praised her efforts at work, only to add, "But you're still far from my standards." These words left Lin Xiaoyu feeling both validation and pressure. She began to hesitate to voice her own opinions, fearing another wave of Chen Xincheng's cynicism. Lin Xiaoyu's emotions fluctuated constantly amidst this contrast, and her anxiety grew.

As time went on, Lin Xiaoyu's condition worsened. She began to suffer from frequent insomnia, replaying Chen Xincheng's criticisms in her mind constantly, filling her with resentment and regret. She even felt lost at work, constantly hesitant and unable to make decisive decisions when faced with each task. Her colleagues noticed the change and asked about her condition with concern, but Lin Xiaoyu always smiled and shook her head, masking the bitterness within. "I'm fine, just a little tired," she always replied, but deep down she knew she was caught in an unspeakable workplace struggle.

In this environment, Lin Xiaoyu's mood swings became increasingly pronounced, and the pressure of work almost suffocated her. She began to feel frequently uneasy and anxious, unable to relax even during lunch breaks. Mealtimes became moments of solitude, filled with uncertainty about the future. She feared staying at the company, yet she couldn't easily choose to leave. Doubts about her own abilities mingled with her passion for her work, leaving her feeling incredibly tormented.

"What should I do?" Lin Xiaoyu kept asking herself, tears streaming down her face. She wanted to escape this invisible oppression, but she didn't know how. The loneliness of the workplace was like a dark tunnel, trapping her, unable to escape.

One afternoon, Lin Xiaoyu sat at her desk, sunlight streaming through the window. The once bright surroundings now seemed incredibly heavy. She flipped through the documents in her hands, her mind blank. Chen Xincheng's voice echoed in her ears again: "Is this your attitude towards work?" Her heart trembled, and she almost dropped the documents in her hands.

"Am I really no longer able to do this?" Lin Xiaoyu muttered to herself, feeling helpless and hopeless. She knew she had to make a change, but she didn't know where to start.

Just then, Su Wan came over and saw the fatigue in Lin Xiaoyu's eyes, and her heart tightened. "Xiaoyu, are you okay? You don't look well." Su Wan's concern made Lin Xiaoyu feel a little warm, but she still smiled slightly, trying to hide her emotions.

"It's okay, I'm just a little busy." Lin Xiaoyu's voice was low, but Su Wan's eyes were sharp. She realized that Lin Xiaoyu was not as relaxed as she said.

"You know, if you need any help, I'm always here." Su Wan said firmly, secretly deciding in her heart to help this brave yet vulnerable friend.

Lin Xiaoyu looked at Su Wan, a flicker of emotion in her eyes. She knew in her heart that perhaps she wasn't alone, that there were friends around her willing to lend a hand. However, she still felt incredibly powerless, unable to confide her troubles to anyone.

As time went on, Lin Xiaoyu's condition worsened instead of improving. At work, she became passive and silently endured Chen Xincheng's harsh criticism. She felt like she was being oppressed by an invisible force, unable to breathe.

"Am I really a loser?" Lin Xiaoyu silently asked herself, tears streaming down her face once again. Her heart was filled with self-blame and loss, and she seemed to see no hope for the future.

Meanwhile, Su Wan began to notice a change in Lin Xiaoyu and decided to help her friend. She realized that Lin Xiaoyu was experiencing the distress of being a PUA in the workplace, and as a friend, she couldn't just sit back and watch. Su Wan decided to have a deep conversation with Lin Xiaoyu and listen to her concerns.

"Xiaoyu, let's find some time to have a good talk." Su Wan arranged a meeting, secretly hoping to help Lin Xiaoyu out of the predicament.

In the following days, Su Wan kept an eye on Lin Xiaoyu's mood changes and tried to approach her in her own way. She knew that only by making Lin Xiaoyu feel supported and understood could she help her regain her confidence.

Finally, one night, the two met in a cafe, and Su Wan asked softly, "Xiaoyu, how is your work lately? You seem a little unhappy."

Lin Xiaoyu's eyes flickered, and after hesitating for a moment, she finally spoke: "Actually... I encountered some difficulties at work." Her voice trembled slightly, and her heart was full of helplessness about her own fragility.

Su Wan listened quietly, patiently waiting for Lin Xiaoyu to pour out her heart. After some struggle, Lin Xiaoyu finally opened up about the various difficulties she'd encountered in the workplace. She mentioned Chen Xincheng's criticism, her doubts about her abilities, and her growing anxiety.

"I really don't know how to face him." Lin Xiaoyu's voice was filled with helplessness, and tears fell again. She felt a sense of relief, as if a burden had been lifted from her heart. Finally, someone understood her pain.

"Xiaoyu, you're not alone. We can face this together." Su Wan said gently, her heart filled with sympathy and determination for Lin Xiaoyu's troubles. "I will help you regain your confidence."

A glimmer of hope flashed through Lin Xiaoyu's eyes. Although her inner struggles persisted, she felt a sense of warmth and strength thanks to Su Wan's support. Perhaps she wasn't fighting alone, and there were friends willing to fight alongside her.

"Thank you, Su Wan. I will try my best." Lin Xiaoyu smiled slightly. Although she was still uneasy in her heart, she knew that her future might turn around in this workplace struggle.