MC Bookstore Chapter 923 Talking Behind the Scenes
Chapter 923 Talking Behind the Scenes
Chapter 923 Gossiping Behind People's Backs
If we're talking about the State Administration of Foreign Trade, the first person Lu Qiaoge admires is Director Lin.
She is a woman with a broad mind.
Things that are of great importance to other women seem insignificant to her.
She wasn't pretending to be generous; she was genuinely magnanimous.
Chatting with her makes you feel like you're in a vast, boundless space, even if you're in a cramped little office.
That feeling is very pleasant.
Lu Qiaoge never inquired about Director Lin's family or past. Unless she offended her or was forced into a situation, she would never proactively pry into other people's privacy.
Although I don't know the specifics of Director Lin's family situation, I imagine they're not in a position to hold anyone back.
But what's the situation now?
However, Lu Qiaoge didn't have the habit of listening to gossip behind people's backs.
She continued walking forward confidently, maintaining her original pace.
While listening to another colleague, Lao Peng looked up and saw Lu Qiaoge walking in through the door.
She gave her female colleague across the table a wink, and the woman immediately shut up.
Then everyone started working. Several people worked together to sort the newly arrived seasonings by shift, record the time, and then put them on a special shelf.
The people working here are definitely well-mannered. Two people who are close might gossip about others, but if three people are present, it's not appropriate to talk about such things.
They were only talking about work, and Lu Qiaoge pretended not to hear anything.
However, after Lu Qiaoge left, the two of them continued to whisper among themselves.
"Do you think Lu Qiaoge could hear us talking just now?"
"They probably can't hear it."
"Then let's give it a try."
After all, it wasn't appropriate to talk about Director Lin's family matters in front of Lu Qiaoge.
The woman was about to walk over there when she said, "When I'm standing at the door, speak in the same tone we used just now."
Old Peng grabbed the female colleague and said, "Don't worry, Lu Qiaoge isn't that kind of person. Even if she heard it, she wouldn't say anything bad about it to Director Lin. I trust her character."
The female colleague thought for a moment, then said somewhat dejectedly, "Oh dear, why did I bring up Director Lin's matter? She's already upset enough."
Old Peng said in a low voice, "When you encounter something like this, either you don't get a divorce, or you just live like this, and you never make room for that disgusting woman until you die."
They either get upset and start arguing loudly.
But how do we make a fuss?
Both of them are busy with work, and her mother-in-law is bedridden and needs someone to take care of her.
The old lady didn't need anyone else; she only recognized this relative.
Let me tell you, someone who's paralyzed in bed doesn't know how long they can live. Sometimes even their family members might not be able to outlive them.
So it's uncertain how long we'll have to wait.
But to be honest, taking care of a paralyzed patient year after year is really not an easy task.
Director Lin's husband didn't dare to do anything substantial, but do you think he should be grateful to a woman like that?
He was definitely grateful to her for taking care of his mother from the bottom of his heart.
Even his father abandoned his mother. The fact that his parents divorced at such an advanced age must have been a huge blow to him.
He is certainly more careful and conscientious now.
So if things really escalate, I doubt Director Lin will be able to find fault with him.
Actually, I think it's good that Director Lin is like this. He's come to terms with it; life isn't just about family, there's also career.
Another female colleague sighed: "Even if you succeed in your career, how can you not be upset if your family life is like that? That child has been completely won over by that woman. It's not a good idea to even think about it."
By the time Lu Qiaoge got here, she could no longer hear the two of them talking.
She didn't mean to listen; it's just that her five senses are so sharp.
Lu Qiaoge went to report to Director Lin. Her work would be handed over by the end of next month.
Director Lin smiled and said to Lu Qiaoge, "Sigh, if it weren't for the fact that there isn't much room for development here, I really wouldn't want you to leave. I was thinking of transferring you to my side."
She really had thought about it, and had even paved the way for Lu Qiaoge.
However, Lu Qiaoge is clearly developing better in the Development Department, so Director Lin naturally can't even mention it.
She smiled and said a few words to Lu Qiaoge, then prepared to let Lu Qiaoge go about her business.
Unexpectedly, Lu Qiaoge had only taken a few steps when Director Lin called her back.
"Xiao Lu, wait a moment, I want to say a few words to you."
Then he hurriedly asked, "Are you busy right now?"
Lu Qiaoge shook her head and said, "I'm fine right now."
Then Lu Qiaoge walked over and sat opposite Director Lin, appearing to be quietly listening to her speak.
However, Lu Qiaoge glanced at Director Lin without showing any emotion, and didn't see any other feelings in her eyes.
Director Lin poured Lu Qiaoge half a cup of tea and placed it in front of her. He then gave Lu Qiaoge two pieces of pastry, his voice filled with laughter: "Since you're not busy, stay here for a while and have some pastries. These are jade pastries, made with spinach juice and dough. They've only been out for a few days, and the feedback from everyone has been quite good."
Lu Qiaoge didn't stand on ceremony.
One reason she likes coming to the canteen is that the chefs at the Foreign Trade Bureau's canteen are quite skilled.
Lu Qiaoge traveled to many places in this world, both openly and secretly. Although she only caught a glimpse of some places or visited them in a flash, she still managed to be there.
So Lu Qiaoge wouldn't say she's eaten her way through the world when it comes to food, but she has certainly eaten all the must-try foods.
She always felt that the pastry chef in the cafeteria was really amazing, always able to create flavors that made you want to eat a second piece after just one bite, like this jade pastry. One bite, and it's fragrant and crispy, with a subtle sweetness.
Director Lin's eyes crinkled as he watched her eat with relish.
Without further ado, he said to Lu Qiaoge, "I just heard about your affair with the Dong family. Dong Yuanyuan admitted to lying and framing you at the meeting held in the compound, and she also apologized to you, is that right?"
Lu Qiaoge nodded: "Yes, she apologized to me."
"Xiao Lu, haven't you considered that this apology is a double-edged sword? No matter what, your cat broke into her house. Aren't you worried about what people will say about you now?"
After thinking for a moment, she said, "Actually, there is another way to solve this problem."
Lu Qiaoge also smiled and said, "Isn't it true that the innocent remain innocent and the guilty remain guilty?"
Director Lin said, "People in the world can often be simply divided into two types."
The first type has their own ideas and judgments and will not be easily swayed by others.
The second type is simply going with the flow. If you say one thing and someone thinks it makes sense, they'll agree with you; if someone says another thing and they think it also makes sense, they'll agree with that person.