Chapter 1524: Let Me Do Something For You

This explanation is fairly reasonable.

Xu Xiaoxiao thought for a moment and asked tentatively, "Then in your opinion, this power outage..."

The colleague looked left and right.

Seeing no one, they lowered their voice: "It was man-made! The leadership knows what's going on, but they can't say because of certain circumstances!"

Certain circumstances...

What does this situation have to do with Wang Sinian?

Xu Xiaoxiao lowered her head, lost in thought.

Seeing this, the colleague said, "Don't waste time on such trivial matters. I heard you're going to help someone publish a book?"

Xu Xiaoxiao was surprised: "How did you know? I just parted ways with the director!"

"Because the person was already decided, and it's you. Our director is very eloquent, so nine times out of ten, you'll be persuaded."

This...

It really is the case.

But at the same time, the description isn't quite accurate; Xu Xiaoxiao corrected, "I'm only participating in the coordination work."

"That's also very impressive. You're becoming more and more capable; you'll definitely achieve great things in the future!"

As the colleague spoke, they gave Xu Xiaoxiao a thumbs up.

Xu Xiaoxiao didn't dare to take the credit.

At most, she was just doing a friend a favor.

However, the colleague said one thing that was very right: she cannot waste time on trivial matters.

After parting with the colleague, Xu Xiaoxiao went to the library to borrow books.

The books she borrowed were all related to book publishing.

To digest all these books would certainly be a major project.

But Xu Xiaoxiao didn't feel it was hard work; on the contrary, she was happy to accept it.

But when Xu Xiaoxiao was holding the books and walking out of the library, her phone rang.

Taking it out to look, the expression on Xu Xiaoxiao's face immediately turned gentle.

It was a call from Jiang Chenghao; he already knew that Xu Xiaoxiao would be responsible for the coordination of his new book.

Just as the call was answered, he first apologized.

He said, "I have to trouble you again because of my affairs."

Xu Xiaoxiao didn't need his apology and hurriedly said, "What are you saying? This is also my job."

"But this doesn't fall within your duties."

"Hey, the capable do more work, right? Besides, I also have plans to publish a book, so this time, I'll treat it as gaining some experience."

Xu Xiaoxiao's tone was relaxed, hoping Jiang Chenghao wouldn't have any psychological burden.

Jiang Chenghao could feel Xu Xiaoxiao's intentions.

He knew the outcome was already set, so he didn't say anything more sentimental, only sighing, "I feel like I owe you more and more."

"Are we friends or not? Talking like that is just too distant!"

Yes, always keeping words of thanks on the tip of one's tongue is too distant.

Jiang Chenghao smiled and said very solemnly, "If you need me for anything in the future, you must tell me. Even if it's climbing a mountain of swords or descending into a sea of fire, I will definitely do it for you!"

Xu Xiaoxiao could feel his sincerity from the tone of Jiang Chenghao's voice.

But Xu Xiaoxiao didn't need him to do anything for her.

She only hoped he could be happy.

Watching him be happy, Xu Xiaoxiao felt happy herself.

Including this book publication, Xu Xiaoxiao also wanted to help Jiang Chenghao fulfill a wish.

Thinking of this, Xu Xiaoxiao hugged the books in her arms tightly and said full of energy:

"The upcoming work requires frequent communication, but you're busy, so let's keep in touch via phone!"

"I..."

"Right, if you have any ideas, you can say them at any time. You don't need to have any burden. Let's work hard together to let your first book meet the public as soon as possible!"

On the other end of the phone, Xu Xiaoxiao was high-spirited.

And Jiang Chenghao on this side was silent for a while before responding, "Okay."

"Then I won't say more. I'll go cram some knowledge first. Let's stay in touch!"

"... Okay."

Xu Xiaoxiao said "Goodbye" with a smile and hung up the phone.

At this moment, she was filled with strength from head to toe.

But Jiang Chenghao stared at his phone in silence.

Afterward, he looked at the two movie tickets beside him... and gave a bitter smile.

Because she had an extra task on her shoulders, Xu Xiaoxiao became even busier.

And for many things, she wanted to do them herself.

The result was that she would work while eating.

Just like at this moment, Xu Xiaoxiao was sitting by the Lotus Pond, reading messages while eating.

It was very quiet here, suitable for thinking.

And most importantly... she didn't want anyone else to see the bento Xu Xiaoxiao had brought.

Since she wanted to practice her culinary skills, she naturally had to bring her own meals.

It was just that the bento Xu Xiaoxiao had prepared...

Even she herself couldn't bring herself to evaluate it.

Fortunately, Xu Xiaoxiao wasn't very picky; as long as the food was cooked, she could eat it.

However, focused on looking at her messages, Xu Xiaoxiao didn't notice a figure slowly approaching...

By the time she realized it, the other person was already standing opposite her.

He even leaned his head in and said, "No wonder I couldn't see you in the cafeteria; so you've been bringing your own food."

Hearing this voice, Xu Xiaoxiao placed her lunchbox on the other side.

Seeing her small movement, Wang Sinian pursed his lips and asked, "What, are you afraid I'll snatch it from you?"

Snatch it? That was unlikely.

But Xu Xiaoxiao didn't want to talk to him about the bento, so she shifted the topic to Wang Sinian: "What are you doing here?"

"I... the Lotus Pond is dirty, so I'm fishing out trash."

Wang Sinian wasn't lying; in his hand, he really did have a bamboo pole for fishing out trash.

But Xu Xiaoxiao

was stunned into silence.

She stared straight at Wang Sinian, unable to fathom how Wang Sinian could be associated with picking up trash.

Xu Xiaoxiao's stare made Wang Sinian feel uncomfortable all over, and he frowned and shouted, "What, can't I do a good deed!?"

Of course he could.

But... this shouldn't be something Wang Sinian would do, right?

How could a brat like him do a good deed!?

Xu Xiaoxiao couldn't understand it!

Wang Sinian grew impatient from being stared at, so he walked around to the other side of Xu Xiaoxiao and asked, "What good food did you bring? Let me see!"

"I'm not letting you see..."

Before Xu Xiaoxiao could finish her refusal, the lunchbox was already in Wang Sinian's hands.

This shocked Xu Xiaoxiao, and she reached out and shouted, "Give it back!"

How could Wang Sinian possibly return it?

Not only did he not give it back, but he also used the spoon inside to scoop up a piece of something and held it up to look at it.

After looking for a while, Wang Sinian commented, "This stir-fried cauliflower looks pretty good."

"That's cabbage!"

Wang Sinian tried something else: "The diced meat is also not bad."

"It's tofu!"

Guessing wrong repeatedly ignited Wang Sinian's competitive spirit.

He picked up a square, blocky piece and asked, "That's cucumber, I couldn't have guessed that wrong, right?"

Xu Xiaoxiao was reaching the limit of her patience.

Clenching her fists, she shouted, "It's clearly winter melon, how can you even get the color wrong!"

"You're blaming me? It's clearly because you stir-fried it until it's all black; it's already pretty good that I could guess it's some kind of melon!"

Wang Sinian wasn't lying; the things Xu Xiaoxiao stir-fried... were indeed hard to identify by shape.

But she had self-awareness, otherwise she wouldn't have hidden here alone to eat.

Yet, even hiding here, she still managed to run into this nemesis, Wang Sinian!

The more she thought about it, the angrier she got!

!

Xu Xiaoxiao pursed her lips and shouted at Wang Sinian, "Give it back!"