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Step by Step to the Heart
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The moment I woke up, I realized I had returned to the day designed by Chen Lan. In my previous life, I was deceived by her sweet words into helping her make handmade snacks. These snacks were sent to a partner company as "orders." In the end, the project was delayed, the client defaulted, and I became the scapegoat. Not only was I fired, but my reputation in the workplace was ruined, and I nearly lost my life.
If all of this had happened by chance, I might have just considered myself unlucky. But when I discovered that this was actually a scheme meticulously planned by Chen Lan... hatred burned like a flame in my heart. At that moment, hearing Chen Lan's voice made me want to tear her apart.
"Yixuan, are you busy? I need your help with something," Chen Lan said as she walked up to me in her exquisite high heels, clicking on the floor. She wore a beaming smile, and her tone was gentle and appropriate, as if we were truly harmonious colleagues.
"Is there something you need?" I asked expressionlessly, my eyes filled with deep disdain. She seemed completely oblivious to my feelings and maintained her smile. "Well, I have a client who wants some handmade snacks. I've heard your skills are quite good; could you please help me make one?"
I let out a cold laugh. In my previous life, she had exploited my sympathy to get me to help with what she called a "snack order." That order was the beginning of her scheme against me.
"I don't have time," I flatly refused her. Her expression darkened instantly but quickly returned to normal. "Yixuan, this client is really important to us; please help me out."
As she spoke, she affectionately took my hand, looking quite spoiled. In my past life, I was captivated by her performances like this, believing her time and again. But back then, I had no idea that beneath her gentle exterior lay a heart that was ugly and vicious.
"I'm busy; find someone else," I said coldly, pulling my hand away and turning back to my workstation.
Even though I had rejected Chen Lan's initial request, I knew this was just the beginning. From what I understood about her, she would never give up so easily. Next, she would surely employ more tactics against me. I had to remain vigilant to face the storm that was about to hit.
Recalling the painful experiences of being framed by her in my past life sent a shiver down my spine. At that time, I had been deceived into completing what she called a "snack order." But soon after, news came from the client stating that our "order" did not meet specifications, leading to project delays and requiring hefty compensation.
In light of this situation, I immediately sought out Chen Lan, hoping she would help me resolve the issue. To my surprise, she shifted all the blame onto me, claiming that I had acted unilaterally by substituting an unqualified "order" for proper procurement channels.
My colleagues pointed fingers at me, and my superiors reprimanded me harshly. Yet, without strong evidence to defend myself, I was left speechless. Ultimately, not only was I dismissed from the company, but my reputation in the workplace was also tarnished, making it impossible for me to find suitable employment.
The immense mental pressure left me bedridden. Lying in the hospital bed, enduring physical pain, I recalled what Chen Lan had once said to me when she had just joined the company.
Because we were of similar age, she often took the initiative to reach out to me. She would ask me questions and have meals with me. Gradually, we became familiar with each other. She often said, "Yixuan, you are so outstanding; I really envy you." "Someone as smart and capable as you can succeed anywhere." At that time, I regarded her as a true friend and never considered her true feelings inside. Perhaps from that moment on, she began to feel jealousy and dissatisfaction towards me. On the surface, she was friendly with me, but in reality, she was always looking for opportunities to bring me down. And she finally succeeded. After the so-called "Order Incident," I went through countless misfortunes. Each time, it was her who intentionally or unintentionally set me up. In the end, I fell seriously ill and died alone on the street. Looking back now, I realize how foolish I was at that time. Why did I trust someone like Chen Lan? Why didn't I use my own strength to fight back? Why didn't I become that strong version of myself? This time, I will not be that weak version of myself again.
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