Don't Make Eye Contact in the Office

A new manager surnamed Ling has just been parachuted into the Brand Marketing Department. The office chat was buzzing with gossip: "I heard our new boss looks a little aloof, but she has the sweetest smile!" "She helped a colleague from Team Two with their stuff in the elevator this morning. They chatted and laughed, and she has such a gentle voice. She should be easy to get along with." "@uhsniyiq Teacher Qi, what do you think of our new boss?" Inside the meeting room, Qi Yinshu, the leader of Team Three, quickly skimmed through the messages and silently put down her phone. She looked up and met the gaze of Ling Yuzheng, seated across from her. Both of them looked away at once, their expressions faintly awkward. The arrangement that was supposed to exist only in hotel rooms had been thrown off balance. It was obvious they both thought the situation before them was... An absolute disaster! #A story about the younger one falling hard after being seduced, then giving up, only for the older one to fall hard in turn Tips: 1. Seven-year age gap, bedmates turned boss and subordinate 2. Angsty and sweet push-and-pull, with a showdown and an ex-girlfriend 3. Updates daily before 8 p.m. I'll ask for a leave if something comes up, ovo Coming soon: Family *Proud younger sister x cold older sister *Adopted-sibling relationship, no blood ties *Eleven-year age gap 1. Who at school didn't know Lian Hua? Student council, campus radio, major events, provincial competitions: she was always there whenever there was a chance to be seen. Her roommate asked how she could keep going nonstop without ever seeming tired. The phone on her pillow glowed faintly. The hurt from her huge fight with her older sister was lodged in her throat. Lian Hua bowed her head and cried, yet her voice still held a smile. "Because I want to prove myself to my sister." 2. Shi Jingye was a celebrated host at the provincial TV station. Industry rumors said she had turned down the central station's offers several times. She was devoted to her provincial station, working there diligently. On the day the interns arrived, the lobby was packed. Lian Hua stood among the crowd, her eyes following her older sister as she walked forward. Shi Jingye, dressed in a formal suit, passed right by her, her gaze sweeping over her as if she were a stranger. 3. That evening, Shi Jingye opened the apartment door and saw Lian Hua. Her brows furrowed. "You shouldn't be here today. Go back to school." Lian Hua didn't retreat. Instead, she stepped closer. Shi Jingye's voice turned even colder. "Lian Hua..." She stopped abruptly. Lian Hua wrapped her arms around Shi Jingye's waist and lifted her chin with her fingertips, her gaze burning as she leaned in to kiss her. Shi Jingye's body tensed. After a moment of hesitation, she quietly closed her eyes, giving her permission. Unexpectedly, the kiss never came. Lian Hua smiled softly. "Sister, I came back today just to thank you for taking care of me all these years." "Don't worry, I'll be good." "I'm graduating soon. I'll move out like a good girl and won't cling to you anymore." She turned to leave. Just as she passed the silent Shi Jingye, a hand clamped around her wrist and pulled her back. For once, the eyes that were always so composed couldn't hide their anger. "Lian Hua... What do you take me for?" Theme: Love makes us become better versions of ourselves!