Because Lu Yinchu had made arrangements for the resignation process in advance, everything went smoothly. When he left, he found two colleagues from the same department in the Human Resources Department. They looked at Nanxi with slightly red eyes and stayed silent, then departed.
Nanxi asked the staff of the HR department why they were there. They responded, âThey were dismissed! There are many people in the company who love gossip, but there should always be a limit to everything. They were unlucky enough to offend someone they shouldnât have. They have been named and instructed to be dismissed immediately, never to be rehiredâ¦â
Nanxiâs eyes gleamed for a moment, as she instantly understood something.
Upon returning to the office, Nanxi packed up her things, said goodbye to her colleagues, with a relaxed tone.
Some enthusiastic colleagues said things like âstay in touch if you canâ or âletâs have dinner some dayâ. Although Nanxi had experienced the coldness of human nature, she still believed in the warmth of humanity. She nodded to each one, and then left.
Once outside the company doors, Nanxi called Lu Yinchu, the first words she uttered were: âAre you the one who dismissed my two colleagues?â
ââ¦â After a moment of silence, Lu Yinchu responded, âYes!â
Nanxi sighed, âWell, theyâve been dismissed then. Let them learn a lesson. In the future, they should not talk nonsense or spread curses about others. But, Lu Yinchu, donât be too harsh. I believe they will change after this.â
Lu Yinchu nodded, âItâs rare to see you understanding things so clearly!â
Nanxi: ââ¦â
She rolled her eyes. What he had meant by those words is that she didnât used to understand things clearly? What a strange thing to say!
âWhere are you?â Lu Yinchu asked her.
Nanxi glanced around to see the traffic and flow of people, couples holding hands and passing by, the smiles and sorrow on their faces unmatched- the world is full of diversity!
âAt the company entrance!â Nanxi replied, âLu Yinchu, have you ever observed the crowd? Standing or sitting quietly in a place, watching different people pass by, observing how they talk, walk and capturing their expressions of sorrow or joy⦠Have you ever done this?â
After a brief pause, the man replied, âNo, the only thing Iâve observed and paid attention to is you.â
Nanxi: ââ¦â
Alright then, she shouldnât have shown her poetic spirit to Lu Yinchu!
â¦
The Li Family.
After eating breakfast at home, Li Weihuan pocketed his phone and was about to leave when Qi Qun stopped him, âWhat, leaving again? Didnât you promise last night that you would meet the girl this afternoon? Youâre a twenty-five-year-old man now, you canât break your promises!â
Breaking promises?
Upon hearing these words, Li Weihuan let out a cold laugh, âMom, when I first went to the United States, you promised to consider giving me and Nanxi a chance. But did you really give us one? No! You broke your promise to your own son, so how can you expect him to keep his word to you? A crooked beam makes a crooked house- my current messed up life is largely your creation!â
His words made Qi Qun tremble all over.
Qi Qun said, âWeihuan, you blame your mother, complain about her, and even hate her. I bear all these. But for you to fight against your own mother for Gu Nanxi, it breaks my heart. Regardless of how well you justify things, itâs an undeniable fact that Gu Nanxi declined you and chose your uncle instead. Since you have the guts to quarrel with me, why donât you go and confront your uncle or Gu Nanxiâ¦â
Qi Qun took a deep breath and continued, âWeihuan, your mother has been competitive all her life, fought for everything for so many years, have gained what I was supposed to have and even what I was not supposed to have. Yet, Iâve been unhappy. But even so, I donât regret my choices. Let me tell you now, even if it costs the remaining half of my life, I will fight for something for you and for Mufang and Muyun. If not, I wonât rest in peace even if after my death!â
Tears streamed down Qi Qunâs face, âWeihuan, canât you just understand your mother? Can you feel the bitterness in her heart? I am your mother, and you are my son. Do you think I would harm you? Would I?â
Li Weihuan stared at Qi Qun, slightly squinting, and then brushed past her.
âThis afternoon, I will go directly to the agreed location and wonât be late!â After saying this, Li Weihuan didnât linger and took his leave.
Li Weihuan left the Li familyâs compound and stood at the roadside waiting for a taxi. The servant of the Li family saw his cold figure but didnât dare to approach him.