Office Ladies (1): A Lovely Mean Guy

蓝灵
楼主 (文学城)

It was the third time this week that Sue had forgotten her lunch. She stood in the office kitchen, staring at the sad, empty counter, her stomach grumbling. "I appreciate the reminder," she muttered sarcastically, glancing at the sticky note her absent-minded self had left on the fridge: Don't forget your lunch!

 

 

Just then, her coworker Joe strolled in, casually munching on a sandwich. "Forgot again?" he asked, a smirk tugging at the corners of his mouth.

Sue shot him a glare. "I'm perfectly capable of managing my meals, thank you very much."

"Clearly," Joe said, eyeing her empty hands. "Maybe you should get a tattoo. Something like, 'Lunch: It's Important.'"

Sue crossed her arms, determined not to give him the satisfaction of a laugh.

"I could've stolen your lunch, you know," Joe teased, holding his sandwich just out of her reach. "Want me to set a reminder for tomorrow?"

She sighed. "I'll manage." But as Joe walked away, she mumbled to herself, "Maybe I'll just eat his lunch next time. He'll appreciate the reminder."

"Better yet," Sue finally decided, "I should take Joe's mockery in stride. After all, I am winning—I don't have to watch my weight."

图文:蓝灵

 

 

r
renqiulan
Happy Sunday evening! Welcome to the serial writers' club!
蓝灵
Yeah!
r
renqiulan
This is a good piece of writing. The digital image you
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renqiulan
created is impressively illustrative. Congratulations!
蓝灵
You are always supportive while I am always
蓝灵
struggling with self-doubt.
r
renqiulan
You are capable of so much. Keep your head up!
蓝灵
Let me say hi to 暖冬cool 夏!Thanks for stopping by.
r
renqiulan
So, what inspired Sue’s forgetfulness to be a central theme?
蓝灵
I think we’ve all had those weeks where life is just one big
蓝灵
blur, right?
暖冬cool夏
Funny and Interesting story! Great writing and ending! 学习了!
r
renqiulan
Absolutely. But Joe—why does he get such a kick out of
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renqiulan
teasing Sue?
暖冬cool夏
Hi, 蓝灵。写得真好Tattoo part is most funny :)Love the whole piece!
蓝灵
That means a lot! I appreciate your feedback on my writing.
蓝灵
I'm so happy you found it interesting. I had fun writing it.
蓝灵
Thanks! I drew this from my life experience.
蓝灵
I didn't get myself tattooed though.
蓝灵
He's that coworker who can’t resist a good jab.He means well
蓝灵
but loves to stir the pot.
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renqiulan
Is Sue’s threat of eating Joe’s lunch an empty one?
蓝灵
For now. But desperation can make people do funny things.
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renqiulan
Do you think Sue would actually ever laugh at Joe's jokes?
蓝灵
Maybe one day when she’s not hungry.
r
renqiulan
Hahaha! Did you give Joe the last laugh—sort of?
蓝灵
I doubt it. Why? Because he represents the ongoing banter.
蓝灵
The battle never really ends.
r
renqiulan
Interesting. Is there a deeper message hidden in Sue’s
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renqiulan
"winning'' line?
蓝灵
Sometimes, a little self-affirmation is all you need to feel
蓝灵
victorious.
r
renqiulan
Do you think Joe will ever forget his lunch?
蓝灵
Only if Sue "reminds" him by taking it.
r
renqiulan
Cute. BTW, is there a particular reason Sue left herself
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renqiulan
that sticky note?
蓝灵
She’s an optimist—thinks future-Sue will magically remember.
r
renqiulan
Why does Joe keep pushing Sue’s buttons, though?
蓝灵
It’s his way of bonding, in his own mischievous style.
r
renqiulan
Is their relationship purely playful,or is there more to it?
蓝灵
There’s definitely a friendship underneath the teasing.
r
renqiulan
Do you think Joe suspects Sue might steal his lunch one day?
蓝灵
He probably counts on it—makes the game more fun!
r
renqiulan
And what if Sue actually does?
蓝灵
Then Joe has finally met his match.
r
renqiulan
I truly enjoyed tonight's Q & A. Goodnight!
蓝灵
You made it enjoyable. Good night!
天边一片白云
Nice story. I learned a few new words and phase.
天边一片白云
how can a sticky note in the office help?
蓝灵
Thanks, 天边一片白云, for the question. Sticky notes can be used
蓝灵
for quick reminders, brainstorming, and project planning.
蓝灵
They're a versatile tool that can help you stay organized
蓝灵
and productive in the office. But, in my story, the reminder
蓝灵
didn't stick. Unconsciously, Sue had put herself on diet.
瓷善家
Love these two characters. Sue must be a pretty and
瓷善家
Attractive OL
蓝灵
Thanks, 瓷善家, for the comment. Yes, Sue is pretty and Joe is
蓝灵
handsome. More importantly, both are kind at heart.
妖妖灵
图片是你怎么制作的,用AI制作的吗?
蓝灵
谢谢您的提问。This is how I created the OL digital image:
蓝灵
Use a drawing tablet or mouse to draw or paint directly on
蓝灵
my computer;
蓝灵
Choose software like Adobe Illustrator, Krita (free), or
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Procreate (for iPad);
蓝灵
Experiment with different styles and techniques.
蓝灵
Of course, you can always try the AI route. Mind you though,
蓝灵
image-generating AI is "the new kid on the block."
妖妖灵
您回答的看似好复杂。可是您自己会亲笔画鼻子耳朵眼睛的细节吗?您这么一个注重引用的人,是应该给您用的辅助工具credit的
妖妖灵
不然您写的“图文:蓝灵”,我以为每一笔每一个颜色都是您亲笔画出来的。
蓝灵
我喜欢先立一个‘’草案‘’,然后采用合适软件制图。这是工艺吧。用AI未必得出如您所愿的效果,特别在脸部表情方面。个见。
蓝灵
图文都是原创,绝对不是截自网络。
妖妖灵
请不要双重标准,我还真以为你亲笔画的呢。原来不是。
蓝灵
您这么说,我们都要向电脑工具道谢。原创人不须先制工具吧,对吗?
蓝灵
请您分清楚原创这两字的意思。伤残者不能拿笔,就不能原创吗?
蓝灵
恕我直言,阁下实在吹毛求疵。木匠何尝不用机器帮助?工欲善其事,必先利其器,对吗?
蓝灵
汽车辅助您完成旅程,.您是主导者。路是您走的,不是汽车。这逻辑不难理解吧?
妖妖灵
您的图片和AI图片是50步和100步的区别。别人用AI都会给credit,但您只字不提。本以为您是一个多么严谨的人。哈哈
妖妖灵
我的旅程我当然会说我是步行还是开车还是坐飞机。提出辅助工具有这么难吗?今天认识到您的双重标准已经足够好了。不用跟帖。晚安
r
renqiulan
我认为、要先搞清楚“原创”为何物,“抄袭”“剽窃”为何物。前者是重于创意,后者就是不道德的行为。两者天差地远,
r
renqiulan
还是那一句:吹毛求疵。AI是工具,是机械,由人指挥,脑袋在人。您在手机上做文章,难道就有必要致谢苹果公司吗?抄袭人家的
r
renqiulan
一大段又一大段的东西,用的是电脑吧,不谢电脑不打紧,不致谢原著人或机构,是谓剽窃。对吗?
r
renqiulan
人家沒有双重标准,蓝灵是择善固执。您挑剔她不致谢软件,实在可笑。这种硬塞原创人的虚构双重标准,而不鼓励剽窃者改过,未免
r
renqiulan
太过不分轻重了。理倔词穷的是阁下。
r
renqiulan
“实迷途其未远,觉今是而昨非”。是其是,非其非。不责剽窃者,而无理苛求岢责吹哨人,此何世哉?
妖妖灵
主帖的图片和AI图片是50步和100步的区别,别人会给AI credit,但严谨的楼主作者却没有。不必回复。晚安!
妖妖灵
主帖的图片和AI图片是50步和100步的区别,别人会给AI credit,但严谨的楼主作者却没有,不必回复。晚安!
r
renqiulan
您老是強词夺理,硬用什么‘’五十步笑百步‘’来给人家扣帽子,对于抄袭剽窃行为不置一词,这才是双重标准。请您证明一下蓝灵的
r
renqiulan
请您找个向AI“致谢”的原创人的作品给大家开个眼界,好吗?摆在眼前的剽窃事实就视若无睹?
r
renqiulan
的原创作品里引用过AI的什么什么。我找不到,难道要引晶片型号不成?抄袭剽窃者在,不去问他?
r
renqiulan
阁下向原创人泼污水,不可能洗掉剽窃者的肮脏。这一点道理,难道阁下不懂?阁下懂得的,大家都懂得的。
妖妖灵
试试学会“严于律己,宽以待人”会让你更快乐些~
蓝灵
奉劝您一句:“有诸己而后求诸人 无诸己而后非诸人。” 欢迎交流。
r
renqiulan
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