Selene was as busy as usual in the office. Her small workspace was piled up with advertising materials and sketches. The chatter of colleagues, the ringing of telephones, and the operation sounds of printers intertwined together, forming a familiar backdrop. The sunlight shone through the windows and onto her somewhat messy desktop, illuminating that space full of dreams.
Selene was focusing intently on the computer screen, her fingers tapping quickly on the keyboard. From time to time, her eyes would glance at the notebook spread out beside her, on which were recorded various ideas about advertising creativity. She was doing in-depth data collation and analysis for the advertising concept that had flashed through her mind before, trying to perfect it from all angles to make it more feasible and attractive.
Just then, her supervisor David walked over. His footsteps were not very noticeable in the noisy environment, but Selene still sensed it keenly. She looked up and saw the supervisor with a serious yet somewhat bemused expression on his face. David stopped in front of Selene's desk and cleared his throat slightly. At this time, the eyes of colleagues in the office were also locked on them.
"Selene, I have some news for you," David said. His voice wasn't loud, but to Selene, it was like a thunderclap. "Mr. Blake Lu has decided that our company will be responsible for the advertising of the new product, and he has specified that you should join the core planning team."
Selene seemed to be struck by an electric current and froze on the spot. Her mind went blank for an instant, and then excitement flooded in like a surging tide. This news was like a bright light that she had been groping for in the dark for a long time. It was the opportunity she had been longing for. Her heart started beating rapidly, as if it was going to jump out of her chest. Her hands clenched into fists unconsciously, and her knuckles turned slightly white due to the force. She could feel her body trembling slightly, which was the result of excitement and nervousness intertwined.
The eyes of her colleagues around were all fixed on Selene. These gazes were like countless rays of light, with envy, jealousy, and complexity. Some colleagues had pure envy in their eyes, which was the longing for the precious opportunity that Selene had got. They knew that such an opportunity was rare in the advertising industry, like a bright pearl that suddenly fell into Selene's hands.
"Selene, you're so lucky! This is a huge opportunity. You must seize it," Bob who usually had a good relationship with Selene said with a smile on his face. However, there was still a hint of envy that couldn't be concealed in that smile.
However, there were also some jealous gazes that made Selene feel uncomfortable. "Humph, it's just good luck. Who knows if she has the ability," Karen who was sitting in the corner muttered in a low voice. Although the voice wasn't loud, several people still heard it in the suddenly quiet atmosphere. But Selene was so full of excitement and nervousness at this time that she didn't pay much attention to these negative remarks.
She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down, and then looked up at the supervisor. There was a firm light in her eyes, and she said with a slightly trembling voice, "David, I know this is a rare opportunity. I will go all out and won't let everyone down." David looked at Selene and showed a hint of relief in his eyes. He nodded and patted Selene on the shoulder, saying, "Well, I believe you have the potential. This task is very important. You should be fully prepared." After that, the supervisor turned and left.
Selene sat in the chair, and her thoughts were running wild like a runaway horse. She knew that from this moment on, her career would encounter a major turning point. Joining the core planning team meant that she would be involved in higher-level advertising planning work and have the opportunity to work with elites in the industry, which was what she had always dreamed of. This opportunity was like a magic key that opened the door to a broader world and brought her one big step closer to her advertising dream.
She recalled every bit of her time in this small advertising company, those days when she was busy with trivial work, and those nights when she studied advertising knowledge alone after work. All her efforts seemed to be recognized at this moment. She knew that the road ahead might be full of challenges, but she was already ready. She clenched her fists again, as if cheering herself up, and then redirected her gaze to the computer screen. However, there was more firmness and confidence in her eyes this time.
In the following time, Selene felt that everything around her had changed. The way colleagues looked at her had a bit more unusual meanings, with expectations and doubts, but none of these could affect her inner joy and expectation for future challenges. She began to use the breaks at work to collect more information about the new product, such as its functions, features, and target customer groups, preparing for the upcoming planning work. Every piece of new information was like a puzzle piece for her. She tried hard to piece them together, attempting to draw a perfect advertising blueprint.
After returning home, Selene was still immersed in excitement. She sat at the desk, opened her notebook, on which were recorded what had happened today. She wrote down her expectations for this opportunity and the preliminary plan on the laptop. She knew that this was just the beginning, and she had to take solid steps on this new starting point and move forward bravely towards her advertising dream. She knew that this opportunity was hard-won, and the jealousy of colleagues also highlighted its preciousness from the side. She would cherish it and prove with her strength that she deserved this opportunity.