Chapter 12


    “Why? What were you thinking? You had asked a new graduate to write an examination paper we had


    prepared for experienced professional designers.” The other female interviewer eyed ine with


    suspicion. She picked up the resume that ine had thrown away and leafed through the pages.


    “J seems like a promising candidate. She is better than all her peers. We can’t afford to miss such


    a talent. Do you have any personal grudges against her?”


    ine anxiously bit her lip. “Why would I have anything against her?” She shrugged, trying to sound


    indifferent. There were many rumors about J when we were in college. She isn’t as innocent as


    she seems. During her freshman year, J would roam around stealing other people’s boyfriends. I


    know her better than you guys. She has a bad reputation. We can’t take the risk of recruiting her.”


    “Oh, I see. We trust your judgment. If that’s the case, we can’t recruit her. If you hadn’t exined it to


    me, it would have seemed like you had used your position to take your revenge. Anyway, she’s just a


    fresher. It wouldn’t be a big deal to reject her. Hey, listen. There is a Mexican restaurant right across the


    street. I heard it’s very good. Do you want to go there and give it a try?” asked the other female


    interviewer.


    She didn’t dare to insist on recruiting J anymore. Although she felt a little reluctant to let go of such


    a talent, she didn’t want to risk her job. After all, pure talent alone wasn’t the only criteria while


    recruiting a candidate — character was equally important. The woman didn’t want to get into trouble.


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    If J joined thepany and caused problemster, she would have to bear the brunt of her


    decisions.


    The Larson Group was located in the center of the city. J had to take several buses to get to the


    suburb.


    After about two hours of travel, she finally returned home. J was so exhausted that she slumped on


    the sofa as soon as she returned home.


    ine had always despised J ever since they were in college. Her hatred was apparent during the


    interview. Therefore, J guessed she would somehow prevent her from getting the job


    Just as she was lost in thought, she received an e-mail from the HR department of the Larson Group


    that she had failed the interview.


    J stood up and went to the table to get herptop. She was not discouraged. There were still many


    otherpanies that she could work for.


    J scrolled through the e-mails and continued to prepare for interviews. She was determined to get


    a job.


    Just then, her stomach rumbled. J had been busy with the interview since she woke up — she


    neither had the time nor energy to eat. She went to the kitchen, made a quick sandwich, and munched


    on it as she continued to read the e-mails.


    Just then, she heard the clinking of keys, and the door opened. Ethan walked in, wearing a ck jacket


    and faded jeans. He slumped on the sofa and let out a long, weary sigh.


    As he turned to look at J, his gaze fell on her resume and the portfolio on the table. “Are you


    looking for a job?” he asked.


    “I have graduated from college,” said J with a mouthful of sandwich. “I obviously have to find a job.


    I have made more sandwiches. Do you want one?”


    Ethan looked at J. She was wearing light makeup and a simple yet elegant outfit. Her dressing


    revealed she was an art major.


    Ethan looked at her plump lips as she bit her sandwich — they looked inviting. He blinked away and


    said, “Well, I’ll have one if there are any extra sandwiches.”


    J put the sandwich in front of him and sat opposite him.


    Ethan’s eyes fell on the pamphlet of the Larson Group under her resume. He picked it up and looked at


    her. “Did you go to the Larson Group for an interview?”