In the following days, I was so busy that I could hardly catch my breath.139Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXIy2GS4fvU
As usual, regardless of the size of the task, my boss entrusted everything to me with complete trust. And as someone who always said "yes" to everything, I didn't know how to refuse.
So, rather than being called a department manager, it seemed more appropriate to call me a "jack of all trades". Bloody Hell..139Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTvvhbv2W5N
In the following days, I found myself engulfed in a whirlwind of tasks that I could hardly catch my breath.139Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS9MmO49cxB
True to form, my boss bestowed upon me an array of responsibilities, regardless of their magnitude, with unwavering faith in my abilities. Being the type of person who habitually acquiesced to any request, I was at a loss when it came to declining.
Thus, instead of being referred to as a department manager, it would have been more fitting to label me as a "jack of all trades." Goodness gracious...139Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnZ0yzJkU3M
But no matter how busy I was, whenever I had the chance, I would check in on Hana's progress. Besides being extremely nervous and cautious about that meeting, to be honest, I really enjoyed talking to her. Her optimism and cheerfulness infected me, which helped me reduce the stress at work. And what was even more unexpected was that she, a person born in the 90s, was a fan of Stephen Chow's movies too!139Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkacGiURw4y
But no matter how busy I was, I always check on Hana's progress whenever I had a chance. Although I was extremely nervous about our meetings, but I must admit that I genuinely enjoyed our conversations. Her contagious optimism and cheerfulness gave me a much-needed respite from the stress of my work. What surprised me even more was discovering that she, a person born in the 90s, was also a fan of Stephen Chow's movies.139Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7eKqjvheJX
One day during lunchtime, when I was busy writing reports and documents demanded by my department head, so busy that I didn't even have time to eat, my thoughts were interrupted by a series of uncontrollable laughter. I stood up and looked up, and it turned out to be Hana eating her lunch box and watching her computer screen. Since I was a bit knackered anyway, I abandoned work temporarily and went over to her to see what was going on.139Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX11R9SGn6t
One day during lunchtime, when I was so consumed in writing reports that I didn't even have the time to eat, my thoughts were interrupted by a series of uncontrollable giggles. Curiosity piqued, I rose from my desk and directed my gaze towards the source of this unexpected mirth. And it was Hana, seated nearby, engrossed in her lunch box and fixated on her computer screen. Intrigued by this diversion from my arduous workload, I went over to see what was going on.139Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeIMv4H2KUJ
With her headphones on, she was watching Stephen Chow's classic movie, Penny's favourite, "Love On Delivery". She was so absorbed that she hardly noticed her computer screen was scattered with rice grains.139Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA3JEJTKgLa
I jumped in front of her, waved and smiled. Maybe because she was too focused, when she saw me, she was scared and dropped her spoon on the floor. I quickly picked it up for her.139Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7j3ZjR8Whc
I jumped in front of her, waved and smiled. My unexpected appearance surprised her so much that she dropped her spoon on to the floor. I quickly picked it up for her.139Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeK6FHxXrek
"Haha, no need to be so surprised," I said with a smile, "watching movies during lunch break is an allowed employee activity."139Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK85bcf6T3V
"I was so into it, I didn't expect you to appear so suddenly!" Hana said while rolling her eyes.139Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7RuoW9uLT6
With rice grains all over her face, she stuck out her tongue and teased me.
"I'm really sorry," I said, "by the way, do you like this movie too?"
"Of course!" Hana's eyes lit up, "it's Stephen Chow's masterpiece, who wouldn't like it? I'm his super loyal fan!"
"What a coincidence! This movie was also one of my favourite time-killers during my study abroad in the UK," I said with a broad smile. "A friend of mine (that's Penny) even memorised almost every line in the movie, and it's always on the tip of his tongue."139Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRh6xPt6M0M
"Really?" Hana was very excited, "such an interesting like-minded person, if you have the chance, you must introduce me to him!"
"Sure, sure, of course." I was also very happy, "I believe you will have endless topics to talk about. But please don't have any illusions, he already has a wife..."
I suddenly realised that my words were inadequate and stopped halfway. Hana was also extremely embarrassed, even blushing a little.139Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrc7CuHYLyj
"Okay, I won't bother you anymore. Take your time eating and watching," I said, taking the initiative to make a round. "Also, remember to clean the rice grains on your screen."
"Got it, Brother Janny."
After saying that, Hana, who was still blushing, put her headphones back on and continued to watch the movie and eat her lunch.
At that moment, my heart suddenly beat rapidly several times for no reason. At the same time, my stomach growled to remind me that I hadn't had lunch yet, so I quickly left the office to eat.
I sat down at a nearby fast food restaurant and ordered a meal. I was all over the place as my mind was completely blank. As a result I have ordered "Steamed Minced Pork with salted egg and rice", which I usually didn't like. However, what was even more surprising was that I only realised it after eating half way through.139Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBOQi8UCdBw
The same "Steamed Minced Pork with salted egg and rice" that Hana had in her lunch box today.
Was something unusual happening?139Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAnwEvaA8OB
I really don't know.
All I know is that the taste of "Steamed Minced Pork with salted egg and rice" is actually quite good. Occasionally putting aside prejudice and savouring it is also a good thing. Perhaps? Well..139Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpULOQaQAXh
Was something unusual happening? 139Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq2Pz61ysev
I cannot say for certain. 139Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡugV4rc591k
What I can say, however, is that the taste of "Steamed Minced Pork with salted egg and rice" is surprisingly delightful. Occasionally putting aside prejudice and savouring the experience is also a good thing. Perhaps there is wisdom in this approach.139Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0A09srSTU4
