Chapter 48 Being a Sc um
Once, she followed behind him.
He called him Darrin brother hesitantly and obediently listened to every word he said.
He had become accustomed to it, even somewhat contemptuous, stepping on her bottom line step by step…
“Darrin, Mom and Dad promised to go butterfly hunting with me, but they never have time. Will you accompany me?” Little Rose tugged at Darrin’s sleeve.
Darrin pulled back his sleeve, gripping the game controller
absentmindedly, “Um, alright… you go ahead and play… there’s a puzzle over there……”
“I’ve played all of them,” little Rose complained irritably, “Every time you make me play these, you don’t accompany me. Darrin, brother, will you accompany me to catch butterflies…”
Darrin dropped the game controller.
He turned around and silently looked at Rose.
He didn’t like to get angry. He had always understood the power of silent violence since he was young. When he saw Rose becoming more and more intimidated by him, he calmly spoke up, “Look, we finally managed to pass this level after a whole afternoon…”
Rose lowered her head, fidgeted with her soft fingers, and dared not look at him. She apologized in a small voice, “Darrin, I’m sorry. I won’t bother you anymore. Please don’t ignore me…”
She spoke while retreating to the corner of the wall, sobbing as she picked up the puzzle that had been put together many times before, breaking it apart and starting to piece it back together, one piece at a
time.
Darrin turned around, picked up the game controller, and started a new round,
He knew that Rose was secretly wiping her tears, but he didn’t care.
The two families had a deep business relationship, so he helped her with her play. It was all about transactions, and he was not her real brother…
And no matter how much he ignored her, didn’t pay attention to her, the next time they met, she would still affectionately call him Brother Darrin and stick close to him.
Last time, Judson spent the whole afternoon playing with her. After that, Darrin called her, and she immediately left and hurried back to his side.
Darrin always felt that Rose was dispensable, coming and going at his beck and call.
Until one day, she walked up to Judson and never came back…
***
Rose stood under the sun, looking at the heavily fortified courtyard in front of her.
The vermilion lacquered gate was tightly closed, and even the snow- white high walls had iron barbed wire.
She couldn’t help muttering, “Just a place to enjoy flowers and tea on the weekend, is it necessary to make such a fuss?”
Three days ago.
The entertainment department has planned a new special feature, which aims to interview ten authoritative and highly accomplished veteran artists.
In theory, each group consists of two people.
When it was Lakisha’s turn, Lucy called Rose in alone.
“Rose, this time your group has been assigned Maverick, which is quite heavy. One person can’t handle it alone, so we won’t give each of you separate assignments. Let all the members of your group cooperate with you for this interview.”
Røse was surprised, “Lucy, why did you come to me to talk about this?”
What does it mean for the whole team to cooperate with her for the interview?
Did Maverick specify her to do this interview?
She was just a low-level worker who hadn’t even passed the probation period. This kind of thing should definitely be told to Lakisha before making any arrangements.
Lucy saw Rose’s puzzled face and gave a meaningful smile.
She lowered her voice, “Rose, I might be transferred to another department. I’m only telling you this. After I leave, someone from below will be promoted to become the supervisor, and then, one of you employees will be promoted to become the editor-in-chief…”
This can no longer be considered a hint.
“During the time you were here, you performed exceptionally well.
When the time comes, I will propose to the higher-ups to promote you to the position of editor-in-chief.”
Rose had a hunch and waved her hand, “I haven’t even completed my probationary period, let’s talk about getting a permanent position first.”
“You have been here for a month since we finished this project. As long as you can interview Maverick, I am 90% confident that I can promote you out of turn. Consider it as if we have hired a new editor- in-chief, and we can extend the probation period.”
Lucy looked sincere and said, “Leave the personnel matters to me, and I’m sure I can handle the editor-in-chief as well. You just focus on interviewing Maverick and create a beautiful feature article.”
***
When the allocation tasks were announced, all colleagues… even Lakisha’s gaze towards Rose carried a hint of indescribable subtlety.
Rose secretly asked Lakisha, “Editor, tell me the truth, is there a catch?”
Lucy didn’t believe a single punctuation mark when Rose talked about her promotion as an editor.
Lakisha patted Rose’s shoulder and said earnestly, “Don’t worry, it wasn’t a trap.”
Rose had barely breathed a sigh of relief when she heard Lakisha speak.
“It was the Mariana Trench.”
Rose: “Huh?”
***
Maverick was a renowned contemporary national treasure-level artist, famous sinologist, and collector.
In recent years, he lived a reclusive life, but he also participated in some charity activities and served as a visiting professor at universities. In the entertainment industry, he was widely recognized as a leading figure.
However, as is well known, he hasn’t given any interviews to the media for nearly a decade.
The news industry knew that Maverick refused to give any interviews, including those from official media.
Lucy assigned the task of interviewing Maverick to Rose.
It was really hard for her to believe that she had to improve herself.
All departments have just deducted their bonuses this month. This interview task will be the assessment for everyone’s livelihood next month.
If Rose messed up, the whole team would have to go hungry.
Promotion is impossible, but ascending to heaven is worth considering.
Could Rose refuse?
No.
Firstly, if she had rejected, there wouldn’t have been anyone else who could have taken over Maverick.
Secondly, although Lucy’s words were very affectionate, if Rose cannot complete the work continuously, she can forget about passing the probationary period.
Yes, I couldn’t finish it continuously…
Judson’s report made the 13 million dollars compensation hang like the sword of Damocles over Flourish Media.
Hector’s interview caused both Flourish Media and Orange Media to suffer losses.
Summarizing Rose’s situation since she joined, it can be said that it has been a tumultuous half month, with both successes and failures.
Lakisha bit down on the lollipop, shattering it. “While others can just do odd jobs to get through their probation period, you have to do so many difficult things… Did you check the ‘difficult mode’ on your job application?”
Rose: “This is probably fate.”
“Why don’t you go and ask Darrin to just cancel this task?”
“No!” Rose firmly refused.
Lakisha grabbed her shoulder and shook it, “The background that others can’t beg for, you don’t want, just don’t want. What are you persisting in? Do you think if you don’t want it, others will think you don’t have it? Why not exchange your integrity for money?”
Rose grabbed her hand and said, “Lakisha, calm down, calm down!”
Lakisha couldn’t calm down.
Rose, this girl, was very likable, beautiful, and capable. She appeared obedient and gentle on the surface, but in reality, she was a bit mischievous. She also had a very capable and feisty aunt… From the inside out, everyone was crazy about her aesthetics.
However, this girl is also too good at making trouble.
Since Rose joined her team, Lakisha has not had a good night’s sleep. Her heart has been beating at an accelerated rate, exceeding its normal capacity, every day.
“Alright, Lakisha, I interviewed Maverick,” Rose reassured her.
Lakisha’s eyes gleamed mischievously, “What kind of trickery do you have up your sleeve again?”
Rose: “?”
Did Lakisha consider her skills to be crooked and unorthodox?
She was clearly the light of righteousness!
But now…
Even if she stood under the sun to carry out photosynthesis, it would
be useless.
Rose covered her forehead with her hand and let out a long sigh.
Maverick indeed did not understand anything.
She had been rejected for three days before finally managing to find her way here… only to be met with another closed door.
Why did it happen like this?
Rose couldn’t understand.
She used all her connections, even Mrs. Roach and Darrin, but still didn’t get an answer.
Why did Maverick refuse any interviews?
Although he often met friends, gave lectures at the university, and participated in public events, he simply did not want to give
interviews.
Did he… not want to deal with the journalist?
Why?
Rose found a shaded and cool spot and quietly contemplated.
There will always be some overlooked places, which are the key to the problem.
Maverick used to come to this courtyard almost every week. This discreet information was obtained by Mrs. Roach.
Rose felt a little guilty and said to Mrs. Roach, “I left abruptly, and now that I need help, I’m coming back to you, feeling like a scu mbag…”
Mrs. Roach said, “Be confident and remove the word ‘like’.”
Then, he handed her this address.
“Anyway, since it’s all messed up, let’s be confidently lousy, exude a sense of superiority in being lousy, and showcase a lousy style.”
Rose was very touched.
If one day she could remember what happened before she turned ten, she hoped that her mother in her memory would be like Mrs. Roach…..
Under the glaring sunlight, the road, sandwiched between green shades, gleamed white in the opposite direction of the light. At the end, a car appeared faintly.
The car was moving steadily until it got closer, and then Rose suddenly sat up straight.
Judson remembered every car she had.
She was familiar with the license plate number of every car.
