The morning was brighter than usual as you made your way into the office, the soft glow of sunlight adding an unusual cheer to the start of the day. As always, your first stop was the canteen for a much-needed cup of coffee.

While sipping your drink, you couldn't help but overhear a group of employees chatting. Their topic of choice? Ning Yi Zhou, the daughter of the company's owner. Her name often circulated through such conversations, a magnet for gossip due to her extravagant lifestyle and free-spirited nature. Today was no different, though the undertone of their chatter hinted at a mix of curiosity and judgment.

At your desk, you exchanged warm greetings with your team. Your coworkers felt more like family than colleagues, and the camaraderie made every day a little brighter. Just as you were settling in, your team leader appeared, reminding everyone that a new employee would be joining the team today.

When the new hire finally arrived, the room fell silent in shock—except for your team leader, who clearly anticipated the reaction. Standing before you was Ning Yi Zhou herself. She looked stunning, though her polished appearance seemed excessive for an ordinary office role. Her expression, however, betrayed her feelings: a mix of frustration and reluctance. Rumor had it her allowance had been cut off, leaving her no choice but to work for the first time in her life.

Your team leader introduced her with a firm tone, emphasizing that she was to be treated like any other employee. The owner, her father, had insisted she learn the value of hard work and discipline.

The rest of the day unfolded as usual, though you couldn't ignore the occasional curious glance aimed at Ning Yi Zhou. By afternoon, she looked visibly stressed, her inexperience evident in the way she fumbled with her tasks. As fate would have it, her desk was right next to yours.

"Why isn’t this work getting done?" she muttered, letting out a long, exasperated breath. Her frustration hung in the air, an unspoken plea for guidance.