I hung up the video call and went downstairs to find food.

The southern branches are distant, with autumn colors subtly flowing.

The weather forecast clearly didn't mention rain, but fine rain threads drifted in the sky.

After leaving the bakery, I took off my windbreaker and put it over my head, stuffing a croissant into my mouth in a hurry.

The sweet and crispy pastry swirled between my teeth, and suddenly, an umbrella appeared over my head.

A familiar sweet scent rushed into my nostrils, like apricot blossoms, but even more refreshing.

"Senior, what a coincidence."

It was Ming Jiao.

She was holding a folder, wearing a khaki dress with a knitted sweater draped over it, her messy hair dampened by the rain, sticking to her forehead.

She stood there quietly, more captivating than the autumn scenery.

I remembered back in college, there was a clumsy junior in the lab who grabbed my sleeve and awkwardly asked, "Senior, it might be presumptuous, but... could you... help me check the lab report?"

Thus, fate brought us together.

That was our first encounter.

I took out a croissant from the paper bag and stuffed it into Ming Jiao's mouth, "Is our diligent junior here to handle some business with that folder?"

She smiled, "I'm here for a job interview nearby, Senior. It's really hard to find work these days."

I took her resume, carefully examined it, then looked at her and smiled gently, "What a coincidence, I happen to need an assistant. If Ming Jiao doesn't mind, come to the HR department of Jiangyang Group this afternoon."

Ming Jiao's eyes sparkled, "Really? I'm honored."

The rain stopped.

The clouds dispersed, the rain cleared, and colors illuminated the area.

The bustling crowd, but only one person in sight.

(The End)