Qiu Yingying is reborn and bound to a learning system.

Qiu Yingying has been extremely busy lately.

Her current company, GG, is known in the industry as a place where "even clients have to give her some leeway." She got the job of project manager in such a place not because of luck, but because of her relentless work ethic, plus a little bit of—the advantage of being reborn that only she knows.

This big order we have is for a major brand's annual promotion.

The company she was dealing with happened to be the one she had worked for in her previous life.

As soon as the car entered the park, Qiu Yingying was in a relaxed mood, even humming a little tune. But when she found a parking space and was about to back in, a greasy yet familiar voice buzzed into her ears like a fly.

"Hey beautiful, your reversing skills are pretty good! Want me to help you take a look?"

Qiu Yingying paused.

That sound...

She turned her head and felt as if her heart had been squeezed tightly.

Manager Bai.

She would never forget that face, not even in death.

Memories of my past life surged forth like a floodgate suddenly opened.

At that time, she had just graduated from school and arrived in Shanghai alone with her suitcase. She was full of hope for the future and believed that as long as she worked hard and was sincere, she would definitely be able to gain a foothold in this city.

But reality dealt her a heavy blow.

She joined that company and met Manager Bai.

At first, Supervisor Bai smiled gently at her: "Xiao Qiu, it's a blessing for young people to do more work."

Qiu Yingying believed it.

So, she bought Manager Bai's coffee, brought him breakfast, made copies of documents, picked up his packages, and even found reasons to ask him to help with household chores.

"Xiao Qiu, I overslept today, could you bring me some breakfast?"

"Xiao Qiu, this document is urgent, can you work overtime?"

"Xiao Qiu, can you take a look at this computer and tell me what's wrong with it?"

She arrives earliest and leaves latest every day, working like a spinning top. A colleague, unable to bear it any longer, quietly reminded her, "He's using you as free labor."

But Qiu Yingying said naively, "Manager Bai said I have potential, and he's training me."

She didn't know that this was just one of Manager Bai's usual tricks.

Later, Manager Bai began to treat her "extraordinarily gently".

When he works overtime, he would "casually" order her a late-night snack;

When she was being scolded by a customer, he would pat her on the shoulder and say, "It's okay, I'm here for you."

Even in front of his colleagues, he would say, "Xiao Qiu is the newcomer I have the most faith in."

These words completely bewildered Qiu Yingying.

She began to wonder if Manager Bai might have a "something in mind" for her.

One day, after finishing overtime, Manager Bai suddenly said to her, "Xiao Qiu, actually I quite like simple girls like you."

Qiu Yingying froze completely.

She never imagined that Manager Bai would say such a thing to her.

Seeing her blush, Manager Bai continued gently, "It's not easy for a girl like you in Shanghai. I'll take care of you from now on."

At that moment, Qiu Yingying was completely captivated.

She thought she had found "love".

She started working even harder for him, even taking the initiative to do projects that he should have done himself. Manager Bai praised her for being capable, but secretly he was laughing to himself—he had gained another free tool.

A colleague warned her, "Xiao Qiu, Manager Bai isn't a good person. Don't be fooled by him."

She angrily replied, "You've misunderstood him! He treats me differently!"

She even had a falling out with a colleague she had a good relationship with because of this.

Until that day--

She went to deliver some documents to Manager Bai, but the office door wasn't closed properly, and she inadvertently saw his computer screen.

The chat window showed him having an ambiguous conversation with another woman.

"Honey, see you at the usual place tonight."

"Don't worry, I'm just playing around with that Xiao Qiu."

"That kind of young girl is so easy to fool."

Qiu Yingying's blood instantly froze.

She stood at the doorway, her hands and feet icy cold, almost unable to stand.

When Manager Bai heard the noise, he turned around abruptly. He was clearly stunned when he saw her, but he quickly regained his composure.

"Xiao Qiu, let me explain—"

"An explanation?" Qiu Yingying's voice trembled. "You're saying you treat me differently, but it's just a fling?"

When Manager Bai realized she knew the truth, he simply dropped the pretense: "Don't be so naive, okay? We're all adults, just helping each other out."

"Helping each other?" Qiu Yingying almost cried. "I've done so much for you, I treated you... treated you..."

"Be what?" Manager Bai sneered. "Be my boyfriend? Qiu Yingying, you're being far too presumptuous."

At that moment, Qiu Yingying's heart was completely shattered.

She ran out of the office crying.

The news quickly spread throughout the entire department.

To protect himself, Manager Bai began spreading rumors within the company, shifting all the blame onto Qiu Yingying.

"She seduced me."

"She comes to my office every day, she's driving me crazy."

"If the project runs into problems, it's because she's incompetent."

Qiu Yingying was speechless.

She tried to explain, but everyone was misled by Manager Bai's words.

That day, she was called to the personnel office.

The HR representative was indifferent: "Qiu Yingying, the company has received a complaint alleging that you have an inappropriate relationship with your supervisor, which is affecting your work. Our suggestion is—you should resign."

Qiu Yingying was stunned: "I didn't! He lied to me!"

The HR representative said impatiently, "We can't verify whether you're lying or not. But public opinion is very unfavorable for you right now, and the company needs stability. It's better for you to resign."

Qiu Yingying's tears fell instantly.

She ran out of the HR office and rushed straight to Manager Bai's workstation.

"Manager Bai, why are you treating me like this?!"

Manager Bai looked up, his face innocent: "Xiao Qiu, stop making a scene. If this gets out of hand, it won't do you any good."

"What the hell?" Qiu Yingying trembled with anger. "You deceived my feelings, used me to do things, and now you're turning around and slandering me?!"

Their colleagues all looked at them, but no one dared to speak.

Manager Bai stood up, lowered her voice, and said in a tone only she could hear, "Qiu Yingying, if you keep causing trouble, I'll sue you for defamation. It's not easy for a young girl like you who just graduated to survive in Shanghai; don't close your own path."

These words were like a knife, piercing deeply into Qiu Yingying's heart.

She finally realized that she had been nothing more than a tool he used from beginning to end.

She didn't say anything more, but turned and left with tears in her eyes.

Back at her workstation, she turned on her computer and, with trembling hands, wrote her resignation letter.

After finishing writing, she turned off her computer, picked up her bag, and walked out of the company without looking back.

It was raining heavily that day. She was walking alone on the street, crying like a lost child.

She couldn't understand why her hard work and sincerity had resulted in this outcome.