However, even though she understood, Ji Jingyan still thought too simply.

She's just a rural college student with no connections or background and mediocre grades; she has no chance of getting close to the leaders.

Even if she managed to squeeze into the quota, she could only do odd jobs in the back and would never be able to see the leaders.

"Ji Jingyan, the tables here are all crooked. Could you come and move them?"

"Okay, coming right away!" Ji Jingyan had just finished sweeping the floor when she heard someone directing her again, and she responded without thinking.

Ji Jingyan is now filled with regret. It's been so long since she's done any work, and now... sigh! Working non-stop, she's so tired she can't even straighten her back.

"Keep working and keep working, how come there's so much work to do? I'm not the only one here, why do you keep calling me?"

Although Ji Jingyan obediently went over, she was still a hundred times unwilling. But no matter how unwilling she was, she didn't dare to do anything rash now.

Otherwise, the department head would definitely make her suffer.

"What are you muttering about? You're not happy about helping with the work?"

Seeing Ji Jingyan covered in sweat, her once neatly tied ponytail had become loose and limp, and the stray hairs around her face were flying around in a mess.

But it didn't diminish her charming appearance; she also possessed an indescribable, messy beauty.

The female classmate who was directing Ji Jingyan found it increasingly irritating, so she muttered a couple more words.

They're both doing the same work, but even if she looks disheveled, she's still a beautiful woman. Unlike them, who are not only covered in sweat but also have oily faces.

It's really annoying to compare people to each other.

"Why would I be unhappy? You called me and I came right away! Even if I had wheels of fire, I still have to take it one step at a time." Ji Jingyan wasn't the kind of pushover who would let others bully her; of course, she would retort when someone said that.

"You..." The female student wanted to argue a few more words, but her companion grabbed her arm.

"Li Baisi, stop causing trouble. Now is not the time for you to act childishly."

The classmate named Li Baisi glared at Ji Jingyan and threatened, "Hmph, you're lucky today."

Seeing her arrogant and infuriating demeanor, Li Baisi couldn't help but chime in, "Look at you, you call someone 'classmate' and they come running over like crazy. What's there to complain about?"

"You need to change your temper. It's one thing to find fault with this person and that person all the time, but everyone working here has connections. Do you think you can bully them?"

Li Baisi rolled her eyes. "Hmph, has a powerful background? If she had a powerful background, would she be sweeping the floor here? With that foxy face of hers, if she had a powerful background, wouldn't she be arranged to be a signboard at the front?"

"I'm not going to argue with you. I'm just saying what I said. Take it or leave it." If we weren't classmates, who would have the time to waste on you?

Ji Jingyan watched helplessly as the two female classmates argued about her right in front of her without any restraint.

Clearly, they weren't afraid of Ji Jingyan hearing it; wasn't that a form of ignoring her?

However, what could Ji Jingyan do in the face of such unfair treatment?

She is currently powerless to protest against this injustice.

After all, when you're under someone's roof, you have to bow your head! When someone criticizes you to your face, she can only choose to silently endure it.

Ji Jingyan knew the principle that "a wise man submits to circumstances," and believed that it was better to avoid trouble and take a step back to see the bigger picture.

Therefore, she decided to stop arguing with these people to avoid causing herself further distress.

With their logistical work successfully completed, the leaders' inspection tour was also drawing to a close.

Ji Jingyan knew very well that she would not be able to meet him today.

So she didn't stay there any longer and followed the advice of the logistics staff to go back to her dormitory.

On the way back, Ji Jingyan felt very tired. She dragged her heavy steps, wanting only to get back to her dormitory to rest as soon as possible.

She thought there might be a shortcut nearby. Although the road was rather remote, Ji Jingyan wasn't afraid.

After all, she had even traversed the deep mountains and forests of her hometown, so she naturally had no fear of such a flat road.

At this moment, on a pavilion not far away, Xu Boren leisurely crossed his arms, his eyes fixed on the artificial hill and flowing water in the distance.

The man was dressed in well-tailored work clothes, with broad shoulders, a narrow waist, and long, straight, shapely legs.

Whether in terms of his demeanor or his power, he now appears calm and composed, showing no trace of the humiliation and hardship he once endured.

Not long after, he reached out and unbuttoned his collar, then sat down in the chair next to him with a relieved expression.

At this moment, Xu Boren's gaze was drawn to a pretty figure downstairs. After all, she was wearing a pink top, which made her stand out in the green grass.

So Xu Boren's eyes unconsciously followed the small figure.

Unexpectedly, the woman downstairs, whether not paying attention to the path or something else, was suddenly poked in the delicate cheek by a branch in the middle of the road.

Although Xu Boren couldn't see the little girl's face clearly, he could tell from her startled scream that she had been poked in pain.

The little girl seemed to be in a lot of pain, and she kept pulling and tugging at the branch as if venting her anger, clearly disliking it.

Amidst the lush greenery, her pink hue appeared delicate and alluring in Xu Boren's eyes. It was a pity he couldn't see the girl's face clearly, and he couldn't help but feel a little regretful.

Xu Boren sat in the attic. Although he didn't know what she was muttering, seeing her sullen expression, he couldn't help but twitch his lips, which were usually expressionless.

Sure enough, only students in school can be so childish. Once you're out of school and working, you don't have the time to get entangled in trivial matters!

The various complex interpersonal relationships alone are enough to keep a recent graduate busy.

Ji Jingyan was completely unaware that her every move was being watched. She covered the corner of her eye, which had been poked and bled, with one hand.

With her other hand, she frantically pulled at the tree branch as if venting her frustration. Ji Jingyan always wanted to try to break it off and then stomp on it a few times to release some of the grievances she felt from being hurt by it.

"You dare bully me? You bully me too? Do you think I'm that easy to bully? This is so annoying, so annoying!" After cursing, he still felt it wasn't enough, so he pulled the sapling even harder with both hands, making it shake incessantly.

Don't let its small size fool you; this tree is incredibly resilient. No matter how hard Ji Jingyan tried, it wouldn't budge, though it did lose quite a few leaves.

After venting all her frustrations from the day, Ji Jingyan slowly walked towards the dormitory building.

Regardless, human nature is complex, and there are many snakes, insects, and rodents this season, so Ji Jingyan still cherishes her life.

But when she arrived at the girls' dormitory and saw her current boyfriend, Ji Jingyan felt that she was incredibly unlucky.

When someone is down on their luck, even drinking cold water can cause them to choke!

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