MIMI

Chapter 131 - Defensive Over Her

The following day, Eli, who was working diligently, heard a knock on his door.

"Come in," Eli's eyes remained on his computer.

The door to his office opened and in came Jinny, her head raised high with a resolute expression.

Eli blinked in surprise to her unexpected visit, "Jinny, you're back. Was everything—"

As Eli spoke, Jinny's figure suddenly bowed low to a ninety-degree angle, her head accidentally slamming against his desk.

"Ow, ow, ow!" Jinny clutched her now red forehead.

Startled and concerned, Eli shoots up from his seat and checks on the woman.

"Ms. Ming, are you alright?" About to touch the woman's red forehead he was once again startled by her abrupt actions as she flung her head up to look up at him.

"Mr. Sato, I'm incredibly sorry for skipping work and neglecting my job! I was selfish and caused disturbance to you and everyone. But I'm ready to get back and start again!"

Eli saw the woman's usual meek and shy eyes light up aggressively, the eagerness and determination in her eyes were clear. Faced with the woman's fierce expression and the red mark on her forehead, Eli was unsure of how to respond.

In the end, he laughed in amusement, "That's good to hear, I was worried you wouldn't come back. You'll have a bit to catch up on, but I'm sure you can do it."

Jinny nodded her head vigorously, "Yes, Mr. Sato, I'll get right to it!"

Eli chuckled and headed back to his desk. Having thought of something, Eli spoke up. "Don't forget to thank Ms. Mimi while you're at it. During your absence, she cleared a bit of your work for you."

Jinny's movements paused, and she stared dumbly at Eli. A sheepish and helpless smile stretched across her face.

"Mm, I will!" She smiled.

Watching her figure leave, Eli smiled. He had a feeling Jinny's sudden appearance at work and lively attitude all had to do with the aloof and expressionless, black-clothed gothic girl. Shaking his head, he continues reviewing his work.

After leaving Eli's office, Jinny headed to her desk. While walking over, she saw her two desk mates working away, not detecting her presence. She inwardly felt sour and apprehensive seeing their faces.

How had she been so blind not to see it? What was the point in trying to be liked if the people she deemed as friends only saw her as stepping stone or thought so lowly of her?

Knowing their true feelings, Jinny found herself getting nervous. Even faced with the truth, she was still the same meek, and shy person she had always been.

But remembering the strange, icy girl, Jinny felt her nervousness settle down, and she finally walked over to her desk. Finally sensing the presence of another, one of the women glances up, her eyes quickly flash with surprise.

"Hey, Jinny you're back. Where were you?" Nian Yanyi asked.

Jia Liqin poked her head from behind her computer, a look of surprise imprinted on her face. "Huh? Jinny's back?"

Jinny looked at the two and smiled faintly. "Mm, I'm sorry for being gone for so long."

"It's alright. But why the sudden leave? Was work finally starting to get to you?" Jia Liqin's brows arched teasingly.

Nian Yanyi groaned, "If only I was as carefree as you and not worried about my work piling up, I'd play hooky without a second thought."

"Mhm, I agree!" Jia Liqin giggled.