The Pick

Lin Koukou was a well-known name in the headhunting world, but after four years of working herself to the bone for her company, she was fired. On the very day she left, she swore: “To hell with ideals, and to hell with passion. If I ever work as a headhunter for even one more day, may I be a dog!” Lin Koukou decided to study Buddhism. Buddhism sounded great. She could become a couch potato, cast off worldly desires, and find inner peace. Except... A year later, the kindest monk in the temple chased her out, swinging a broom in fury. Lin Koukou protested, “I worked so hard. Why are you kicking me out?” The monk roared, “Ever since you got here, five monks have returned to lay life every month. That would be bad enough, but last month you sent one of our monks to the temple next door to become a Taoist priest. What kind of person does that?!” Lin Koukou fell instantly silent. “...” Sorry. It’s just an occupational hazard. Notes: 1. Many thanks to Victor Chen, a professional consultant from @Chen Gong Headhunting Academy, for providing the relevant expertise for this book. 2. [I do not accept any writing advice.] 3. A rewrite of an older book. The full text is free. I’ll do my best to update regularly and get back into the swing of things. Theme: Your choices can’t determine your life, but passion can guide you when you lose your way.