freenovelworld Chapter 53 Tears are a man's best dowry
Chapter 53 Tears are a man's best dowry
As it turns out, capitalists' exploitation has no end.
President Jiang mercifully told her that she could move back to Yujing Villa and spend time with the children.
Shen Xi originally thought it would be better to move out; at worst, she could rent a place near the company for another year to facilitate her work.
As it turned out, Jiang Ci seemed to have seen through her thoughts and kindly told her that in Beijing, where land is incredibly expensive, even a slightly nice apartment costs 15 yuan a year to rent.
Shen Xi was completely bewildered, but agreed.
Jiang Ci then casually straightened his cuffs, a hint of triumph flashing in his eyes.
"Judging from your complexion, take a break this week, and I'll take you to complete the onboarding procedures next Monday."
"Oh, by the way. I wonder if Miss Shen has a boyfriend?" Jiang Ci's sharp, hawk-like gaze was fixed on her, as if afraid of missing any expression from the woman.
Shen Xi waved her hand, "I won't consider it within the next year, don't worry."
People are already struggling to find happiness, why would they even consider dating?!
Want to have a Platonic love affair?
She knew that the company had a rule that women were not allowed to take marriage leave or maternity leave within one or two years of joining the company.
The man lowered his crossed legs and looked at the woman opposite him, who was looking down with a dejected expression. He felt a pang of sadness in his heart and covered his face with his hands.
I'm sorry, this is the only way I can keep you. I so wish you could remember our past, but I'm also timid and afraid that you'll choose to abandon me again.
How many five-year periods does one have in a lifetime? If you leave again, five years after five years, I don't know if I'll be able to wait for you again before my temples turn gray.
I dare not gamble.
When I started to remember the past, I reflected on it many times in the dead of night, and then I was suddenly struck by the realization.
Time has truly never been kind to you and me.
The man looked at her with a naked, tender gaze, a smile playing on his lips, and tears welling in his eyes.
After her initial frustration, Shen Xi realized that a year wasn't that long. After all, she had worked for a leading company in Beijing, and this experience would be a shining addition to her resume.
"President Jiang, I want to..."
Shen Xi paused for a moment, and she saw the big boss sitting alone across from her, secretly shedding tears.
In that instant, a sentence flashed through her mind.
Tears are a man's best dowry.
Shen Xi was at a loss. The scene looked like she owed money and refused to pay it back, which put pressure on the boss and even made him cry.
T﹏T
"Boss, I promise I'll work hard from now on. If you say one thing, I'll never say another..."
"I understand," Jiang Ci interrupted her, his voice thick with emotion. "It was an accident, you...you..."
"I understand, I understand, I didn't see anything."
Shen Xi spoke quickly, as if afraid that he would start crying again at any moment.
Jiang Ci, enraged and embarrassed, threw down the words, "You don't understand anything," and then hurriedly left.
His back remained as straight as ever.
Shen Xi sat in the back, watching the man's departing figure thoughtfully. After spending time with Jiang Ci this time, she realized that he was not as cruel, cold-blooded, and ruthless as described in the novel. On the contrary, he had some fatherly tenderness and also had the temperament of a young man, which was contradictory and special.
She couldn't help but start to wonder if what she was thinking was really right.
……
Jiang Du swung his little legs and leaned over the railing upstairs, craning his neck to look at what was happening below. The way the child squeezed his head and stuck out his bottom was both funny and cute.
He saw that his father, who had his back to him, seemed to be crying.
He frowned and quickly changed his position, sticking his butt out to look.
If Mom isn't crying, why is Dad crying?
The little boy's eyes lit up. Had his mother scolded him?
The little guy's eyes were full of schadenfreude, completely oblivious to his father's predicament.
A moment later, he saw his father suddenly get up, so he quickly pulled his head back and took small steps away from the scene of the crime.
……
Shen Xi returned to Yunxia Xiang.
She gave a briefing to both of her superiors before she left.
Shen Ke already knew she had left, so he sent her an OK emoji and asked her to bring back some tea cakes from Yunxiaxiang.
The other big boss was different. He spoke formally and asked detailed questions, such as when he would be going back and when he would be ready to start work.
Shen Xi patiently reported to her creditors, who finally calmed down after receiving the exact time.
Shen Xi's plan for this trip back home wasn't just to tidy up her own little home, but also to see the first friend she made in this world.
During the Y&G auditions, staff were not allowed to bring cell phones to the venue after the auditions to prevent staff from leaking makeup and styling information and to protect the privacy and safety of the audition participants.
When she returned to her dormitory late at night, she saw that Su Su had sent her a lot of messages, almost all of which were concerned about her. Each message was accompanied by several long voice messages. When Shen Xi clicked on one, she heard the soft, sweet voice of little Qi An.
Shen Xi originally planned to go back that night and surprise them by showing up the next morning, but she was intercepted by her creditors halfway there.
Therefore, Shen Xi learned from her mistake this time and rushed back immediately after discussing the work matters.
The next morning at 8:30,
Shen Xi, with her hair tied in a high ponytail and holding a bunch of vibrant red roses, knocked on Su Su's door.
With a creak, the door opened.
"Beautiful, gentle and generous Ms. Su Su, it's been a long time."
Su Su accepted the bright red roses, her eyes lighting up instantly. Her voice was melodious as she said, "Xi Xi, I miss you so much."
She went over and hugged her.
Su Su learned from Shen Xi that when someone who is good to you shows you affection, you should learn to respond instead of simply saying thank you, so that the person who loves you can also feel your inner satisfaction and joy.
The little boy behind him was swaying back and forth in his toy car, slurping up a small dessert his mother had made.
"Xixi, hee hee, hee hee." His voice was very soft, as obedient as a rag doll.
Su Su let go of Shen Xi and took her into the living room.
"Is your work very tiring? I feel like you've lost a lot of weight in the last month or two."
Su Su held Xiao Qi'an and wouldn't let him climb into Shen Xi's arms.
Shen Xi smiled and shook her head, taking the little boy from Su Su. When speaking to Su Su, she always unconsciously softened her tone.
"It is indeed a bit tiring, but not strenuous. This job is the type I like. Rather than a job, it's more like a personal breakthrough. I've really learned a lot these past two days, and I'm actually quite happy."
Su Su's eyes gradually lit up with a smile. "You've always been such an optimistic person."
"That's right, you have no idea how much my boss told me to keep my distance from the contestants. I always have a straight face and I brainwash myself every day, thinking I'm a cool and aloof goddess, eh~"
Su Su was surprised, "So this is how talent shows are done?"
Shen Xi picked out some gossip to share with her, and that morning seemed to ignite Su Su's gossip spirit, as she kept chatting with Shen Xi.
Shen Xi: Eating melons is in the genes of Chinese people.
By noon, Su Su was busy with her live stream.
Shen Xi couldn't appear on camera, so Xiao Qi'an took Shen Xi's little finger and led her to the bedroom.
He held a delicate little box and shoved it into Shen Xi's hands, saying, "Xi Xi, open it, open it."
Shen Xi was puzzled. She opened the box, and a gentle breeze blew in from the window, carrying out a letter.
The letter lying at my feet had the following written on its horizontal edge:
Hearing that you have two minds, I have come to sever our ties.