Fascinated

In order to shake off the harassment from her male colleague, Ji Xi boldly declares, “Actually, I like women.” Her male colleague expresses disbelief. In a drunken stupor, Ji Xi blurts out, “I like President Qiao.” After sending her male colleague away, Ji Xi turns around to find her boss, Qiao Zhi Yu, standing right behind her— Their eyes meet, and the silence in the air becomes palpable. Ji Xi awkwardly smiles and explains, “President Qiao, I said that on purpose just now.” Qiao Zhi Yu gazes at her and calmly replies, “The company has no regulations regarding employees' sexual orientation.” Ji Xi's lips twitch: “President Qiao, I’m really straight.” This article is also known as “W...