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During an important work meeting, Bai Huaiyu was discussing a new creative project with her colleagues. She spoke excitedly and inadvertently mentioned some past events related to Jiang NanJin. These were things she had learned from Jiang NanJin's early notebooks, but she was unaware that these were personal matters Jiang NanJin did not want to bring up in a professional setting.
"Did you know that Jiang NanJin used to..." Bai Huaiyu was eagerly sharing, oblivious to the change in Jiang NanJin's expression.
The atmosphere in the conference room suddenly became tense. Jiang NanJin's expression turned stern, and an unhappy glint flashed in his eyes. He abruptly interrupted Bai Huaiyu, saying, "Bai Huaiyu, we are here to discuss work, not to listen to your stories."
Bai Huaiyu immediately realized she had made a mistake; her face flushed as she stammered an apology, "I'm sorry, Jiang NanJin, I just..."
Jiang NanJin did not respond to her but coldly turned his head away, focusing on the meeting content. After the meeting concluded, he quickly left the conference room, leaving Bai Huaiyu looking confused.
After the meeting, Bai Huaiyu felt uneasy as she realized she might have touched on a sensitive topic for Jiang NanJin. She decided to talk to him after the meeting to explain her unintentional mistake and understand his feelings.
In the office corridor, Bai Huaiyu found Jiang NanJin. He was leaning by the window, gazing deeply into the distance. She softly called out, "Jiang NanJin."
Jiang NanJin turned around, a hint of detachment in his eyes. "What is it?"
Bai Huaiyu hesitantly began to apologize, "I'm sorry, I mentioned your past in the meeting earlier. I didn't realize it would make you uncomfortable."
Jiang NanJin's expression remained indifferent, "Those personal matters should not be brought up in a work setting. You should know that this is basic professional ethics."
Bai Huaiyu lowered her head, her voice filled with regret. "I know I was wrong; I was just too excited and didn't consider the consequences."
Jiang NanJin sighed softly, a hint of fatigue in his tone. "Bai Huaiyu, you always do this. Your optimism and enthusiasm are good things, but sometimes you need to learn to discern what can be said and what cannot."
Bai Huaiyu raised his head, a determined light flickering in his eyes. "I understand. I will be careful. But I also hope you can understand that I did not intend to invade your privacy."
At this moment, Jiang NanJin's expression softened slightly. A hint of complexity appeared in his gaze. "I know you didn't mean to. But some things are very important to me. I don't want these matters to become public topics."
Bai Huaiyu nodded, her eyes filled with understanding. "I will respect your privacy. We are colleagues and also friends, and I don't want this to affect our relationship."
Jiang NanJin smiled slightly, his smile carrying a hint of warmth this time. "Thank you, Bai Huaiyu. I also don't want this matter to affect our relationship. But next time, please consider it a bit more."
Bai Huaiyu revealed a faint smile, feeling that the atmosphere between the two had finally eased. "Of course, I will," she said.
Jiang NanJin glanced deeply at her, then turned and walked away, leaving Bai Huaiyu standing alone in the corridor. Her heart was filled with complex emotions. This confrontation made her more aware that everyone has their own boundaries, and even the closest people need to respect and understand each other.
As night fell, Bai Huaiyu walked home alone. Under the streetlights, her steps were light, but her heart was filled with contemplation.
Bai Huaiyu's thoughts sparkled like the stars in the night sky—bright yet scattered. She replayed her conversation with Jiang NanJin in her mind, the subtle awkwardness leaving her feeling somewhat uneasy. She was always like this, optimistic and proactive, yet often found herself in trouble due to her own confusion.
Bai Huaiyu entered a small restaurant, hoping to calm her emotions with a cup of hot coffee. Sitting by the window, she quietly watched the bustling street scene outside, and couldn't help but recall Jiang NanJin's sharp-tongued remark: "You always do this."
Jiang NanJin, a man who was always lazy yet sharp-tongued. His intelligence and creativity never failed to amaze people, but his reclusive and unapproachable nature often left others feeling perplexed. Jiang NanJin was not an easy person to get close to, yet she found herself inexplicably drawn to him.
Just as Bai Huaiyu was immersed in his thoughts, the door of the restaurant was suddenly pushed open, and a familiar figure walked in—Jiang NanJin. Upon seeing Bai Huaiyu sitting by the window, he slightly furrowed his brows but still walked over.
"What a coincidence?" Jiang NanJin said with a hint of teasing in his tone.
Bai Huaiyu was somewhat surprised. "What brings you here?"
"The coffee at this place is quite good; I come here often." Jiang NanJin sat across from her, seemingly unfazed by the earlier awkwardness.
Bai Huaiyu gently fiddled with her cup, trying to find a topic of conversation. "So... what kind of coffee do you like?"
Jiang NanJin smiled softly, as if assessing her question. "I like black coffee—simple and pure. But looking at you, I would guess you prefer yours with a lot of sugar and cream, right?"
Bai Huaiyu's face suddenly turned red, and a hint of embarrassment showed in her eyes. "Yes, I like sweet things."
A deep light flickered in Jiang NanJin's eyes as he quietly observed her. "Bai Huaiyu, sometimes you are really too naive. The world is not just sweet; some bitterness is also necessary."
Bai Huaiyu turned her gaze away somewhat uneasily, but then answered firmly, "Perhaps. But I believe that whether bitter or sweet, it's all part of life."
Jiang NanJin did not speak again; he simply looked at her quietly, his eyes seemingly filled with complex emotions. Bai Huaiyu also remained silent, and the two sat there quietly. Outside the window, the street scene was still bustling, but in this small corner, time seemed to slow down.
Bai Huaiyu felt a bit nervous, unsure of what to say. She fiddled with her cup, trying to find a topic. "Um... about what just happened..."
Jiang NanJin interrupted her, "It's fine, I know you didn't mean it. But next time, you could say less about things I don't want others to know."
Bai Huaiyu felt a slight sense of comfort, but still felt somewhat uneasy. "I'll be careful," he said.
Jiang NanJin smiled gently, a hint of subtle tenderness in her smile. "You always worry about this and that. Relax a little; not everything needs to be your concern."
Bai Huaiyu felt a bit embarrassed by his words, and she smiled gently, "I know, I'll try to relax."
They sat quietly like this, each sipping their coffee. A wonderful tranquility filled the air, as if all the awkwardness and unease were slowly dissolving with time.
Finally, Bai Huaiyu gathered his courage and asked, "Jiang NanJin, may I ask you a question?"
Jiang NanJin gently nodded, "Go ahead."
Bai Huaiyu hesitated for a moment but finally spoke up, "Why are you always so distant? Is it because something happened in the past?"
Jiang NanJin's expression turned serious as he gazed into Bai Huaiyu's eyes, his tone carrying a hint of depth. "Everyone has their own past, and some things are not easy to talk about. I choose to remain distant because it makes me feel safe."
Bai Huaiyu was filled with emotion. She understood that Jiang NanJin's coldness was not without reason; it was his way of protecting himself. She softly replied, "I understand. Everyone has their own way of facing the world, and I respect your choice."
They chatted for a while longer, discussing various aspects of work and life. Bai Huaiyu realized that although Jiang NanJin sometimes appeared somewhat reclusive and hard to approach, he was actually a person of great depth and wisdom.
Jiang NanJin spoke about work, a unique light shining in his eyes: "For me, creation is like a form of escape. When I immerse myself in my own world, everything else becomes unimportant."
Bai Huaiyu listened, captivated by his words: "So what feeling do you enjoy the most when you are creating?"
Jiang NanJin pondered for a moment and then said, "When I can transform the chaos and beauty within me into a series of images, that feeling is beyond words. It is both a release and a journey of self-discovery."
Bai Huaiyu listened, her eyes shining with admiration. She sensed that Jiang NanJin was not as cold and indifferent as he appeared; in fact, his heart held rich emotions and profound thoughts.
As time passed, Bai Huaiyu began to understand the man she had been thinking about day and night more deeply. She started to realize that Jiang NanJin's coldness was not a rejection of her, but rather his armor to protect himself in this chaotic world. And perhaps, she could be the one to help him take off that armor.
When night fell deeply, Bai Huaiyu and Jiang NanJin left the restaurant together. At the moment of parting, Jiang NanJin softly said to her, "Thank you, Bai Huaiyu, for listening to me."
Bai Huaiyu smiled and replied, "You're welcome, I'm happy to hear your story."
That night, Bai Huaiyu felt a warmth in her heart. The relationship between her and Jiang NanJin was slowly becoming closer and deeper. She was also willing to gradually step into the inner world of this somewhat lazy, sharp-tongued yet unfathomable man.
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