CHAPTER 484: CHAPTER 475: BEST ACTRESS 42

This way, the voice changer on the outside appeared just like a man’s Adam’s apple. It not only made Ning Shuangshuang’s male identity harder to detect but also transformed Ning Shuangshuang’s voice into a man’s voice when she spoke.

The voice changer was extremely expensive and was originally provided by the production team for Ning Shuangshuang to use when playing the role of Lian Mushi. However, Ning Shuangshuang had managed to get it in advance for her use.

Ning Shuangshuang then wrapped her chest flat with cloth, much like women disguised as men in ancient novels, dressed in a suit and leather shoes, grabbed a briefcase, and prepared to go out and find a job as a man.

That’s right, the bold plan Ning Shuangshuang came up with was to completely enter society as a man, land a job for a month, and fully immerse herself in the role of a man in an environment where everyone believed she was male, to experience what a true man’s lifestyle entailed.

Watching the person in front, whose movements had a trace of femininity yet resembled a man closely, especially after makeup made it impossible to tell otherwise, Jin An pushed the glasses on his nose and felt a sense of admiration for Ning Shuangshuang.

Ning Shuangshuang was probably the most driven artist he had ever seen, Jin An thought. He had managed many artists and seen plenty; while not devoid of determination, none had ever gone to such lengths to improve their acting as Ning Shuangshuang had.

To support Ning Shuangshuang and avoid her wasting time job-hunting, Jin An called in a favor with a good friend and arranged for Ning Shuangshuang to work as an office junior clerk.

Jin An’s friend took great care of Ning Shuangshuang, having specifically instructed only to assign her tasks related to organizing files, which were light and not at all tiresome.

However, after a day at work, Ning Shuangshuang realized the job offered little interaction with people, failing to achieve the purpose she had expected.

To engage more with others, Ning Shuangshuang voluntarily took on tasks like fetching things, serving tea, offering water, and organizing some work documents. As a result, Ning Shuangshuang interacted more, naturally allowing her to perceive the distinct attitudes towards men and women.

The entirely different ways men interacted compared to women gave Ning Shuangshuang a novel feeling, as if she had wandered into another world.

Friendship among women was soft and delicate, with secrets shared among best friends and different topics of conversation.

Interacting among men was rougher; the carefree manner in which men dealt with each other was not as refined as that of women but held a unique sense of open cheerfulness, something that Ning Shuangshuang, being somewhat of a tomboy, surprisingly did not find uncomfortable.

As Ning Shuangshuang became more familiar, a coworker from the same company patted her on the shoulder and said, "Buddy, you seem a bit effeminate, how’s that as a big guy? Do you want me to take you out to broaden your horizons and gain some masculinity?"

Ning Shuangshuang’s reaction was to flee. Having mingled with men long enough, Ning Shuangshuang understood what "broadening horizons" meant. Though internally disagreeing with the crude jokes and antics shared among men, Ning Shuangshuang couldn’t comment on other people’s worldviews, responding only, "I’m here to be a good man and just want to communicate with my girlfriend."

The next day at work, Ning Shuangshuang couldn’t escape being teased by a few male coworkers who loved crude jokes, calling her naive and the like. While Ning Shuangshuang didn’t like it, she didn’t know how to refute it; her worldview just didn’t allow for easy engagement in such topics.

Luckily, Nen Shuang was approached by a male colleague, who also disliked such nonsense and maintained good conduct, saving Ning Shuangshuang from embarrassment by taking over the topic.

Afterward, he advised Ning Shuangshuang, "You’re quite naive in the ways of the world. You’ve just started working, so don’t learn bad habits from those people. A man should carry responsibility; those who treat their wives well are real men." Ning Shuangshuang agreed profusely.

Ning Shuangshuang continued to work on shedding her feminine traits and by the time she had spent nearly a month at the office, no one remarked about her being effeminate anymore. Instead, some said society was really toughening, with a previously well-kept and somewhat effeminate young man now turning into a rough-hewn fellow.

Once she had smoothed out her feminine hints, Ning Shuangshuang started trying to become a bit more gentlemanly, such as being more courteous to female colleagues and smiling gently. In just a few days, it led several women in the office to develop secret crushes on Ning Shuangshuang.

Even the man who previously wanted to take Ning Shuangshuang to broaden her horizons remarked, "Xiao Ning, you wouldn’t be having an office romance, would you? Let me tell you, if you want a girlfriend, let me take you outside to find one; our company doesn’t allow office romances, so be careful the boss doesn’t fire you for this sort of thing."

Ning Shuangshuang chuckled helplessly and responded, "Brother, what are you talking about? I was just thinking a man should act mature, not trying to engage in an office romance."

In truth, Ning Shuangshuang was startled by these developments. Although she now resembled a man in every way, at her core, she knew she was a woman, often overstepping boundaries when dealing with women, particularly when trying to display gentlemanly conduct, accidentally overdoing it and turning into a romantic hero.

This incident scared Ning Shuangshuang from displaying gentlemanly charm to women. If she were truly a man, it might be acceptable, but she was a woman—such behavior would mislead good women.

Instead of engaging in gentlemanly flirtations, Ning Shuangshuang found herself being pursued by a girl who was both rational and bold.

The girl cornered Ning Shuangshuang in the corridor and straightforwardly declared, "I like you and think you’re suitable to be a boyfriend. I’ve observed you for a long time; you’re not frivolous, you’re responsible, diligent without laziness, you treat women with gentlemanly conduct yet never ambiguously, indicating your character is trustworthy."

Ning Shuangshuang...

The girl continued, "You work seriously and with responsibility; your future holds great promise. I am also strong in my work capabilities. If we get together, I can share the burdens of family and buying a house. I know the company doesn’t allow office romances, but it’s fine, I can change jobs. After we’re together, I won’t irrationally hamper your normal interactions with female colleagues, and naturally, you shouldn’t jealously interfere with my normal interactions with male colleagues. Do you think you can accept me?"

After the girl’s brisk confession, she looked at Ning Shuangshuang with a serious face, awaiting Ning Shuangshuang’s response, to which Ning Shuangshuang said, I need to calm down first!

In the monitoring room, Jin An, dressed in a formal suit and wearing gold-rimmed glasses, sat in front of the monitors. He couldn’t help but smile as he watched Ning Shuangshuang, with a bewildered expression, look utterly shocked by the girl’s confession.

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