Looking out for me in place of my parents? Did he transfer me merely because of that? After hearing those words, Xu Yanwan felt a pang of bitterness and pain in her heart. Then, she lifted her eyes to look at Han Qing. “Is there no other reason to it?” She could hear herself asking the question in a barely audible voice. It was so soft that she could hardly hear herself, let alone him.
Although they were not standing that far apart, they were not standing that close either. Thus, Han Qing did not hear the question she uttered. Besides, he wasn’t bothered by whatever she said anyway. He knew that there was only one reason why she came here looking for him—she wanted to refuse the job transfer he offered her.
“Yanwan,” he called out her name, sighing. “I know you are eager to prove yourself, but… under these circumstances, now is not the time for you to act tough. Besides, there is always more than one solution for most issues.”
She stared into the pair of handsome and clear eyes before her. No matter how many years had passed, the look he gave her never changed. There was only a faint trace of emotions, and nothing else, in the depths of his deep, black eyes. It was vastly different from the gaze he had given Yan at the hospital. At that time, his gaze was overflowing with tenderness as well as a feeling of fierce possessiveness and desire. How did it turn out like this? Then, she closed her eyes and said, “I understand. In that case, I would like to thank you for your kindness on behalf of my parents, President Han.” After that, she gave him a small smile before turning around and leaving the office.
Han Qing did not know what was going on in her heart; he figured that it might be due to her pride. After all, she, who was once the Young Lady of the Xu Family, had fallen so far that she had to work in his company now. Still, if she was willing to accept his offer, he could continue helping her out. Even so, with her personality, he predicted that he wouldn’t be able to help her any more than this.
After Xu Yanwan left the office, she calmly returned to her own department and began to pack up her things without another word. Jiang Wenwen noticed that Xu Yanwan was very quiet when she returned. Thus, she came forward curiously. “How did things go? Yanwan, have you decided to accept the offer?”
Xu Yanwan was surprised by the question; she smiled at Jiang Wenwen and smiled. “Yes, I did. It’s what fate has decided for me. Why wouldn’t I accept?”
With the way I am right now, what right do I have to refuse? Just like the time when the Xu Family fell into a crisis; wasn’t everything predetermined? What right do I have to say no? What right do I have to go against the tide? It’s my fault for being too weak.
Jiang Wenwen seemed to notice the hidden meaning behind her words. Thus, she asked cautiously, “Are you reluctant to accept it? Truthfully, I think highly of your work capabilities. If you can continue working here and helping me out, that would be wonderful. So, if you are reluctant to accept the offer… do you want me to help you fight for it?”
What a joke. It’s a personal order from President Han. No matter what I say, I won’t be able to change anything anyway. Even so, she knew that saying these words at this time could help her gain Xu Yanwan’s favor.
Xu Yanwan did not expect Jiang Wenwen to offer to speak up for her. Thus, she smiled at her and gently said, “Thank you, Miss Wenwen. There’s no need for you to do that. I think the words you said to me were right. With my current health, it’s better for me if I take on a more relaxed job. By the way, thank you for all the care you’ve shown me during this time, Miss Wenwen.”
After hearing those words, Jiang Wenwen knew that she had made her decision. Thus, she went up to her and patted her on the shoulder. “What are you thanking me for? We are all colleagues working in the same company. I only did what I could for you. Don’t mind it.”
Xu Yanwan smiled at that but did not reply. On the other hand, Jiang Wenwen continued, “Oh, right. If you are uncomfortable about anything in your new position, you can come back and tell me about it. Since you came from my department, I, Jiang Wenwen, will not allow anybody else to give you trouble. When that time comes, I will give you my support.”
“Alright. Thank you, Miss Wenwen.”
Not long after Xu Yanwan packed up her stuff and left, news swiftly spread within the WeChat group. Thus, the group became lively again.
‘Wow! So, it’s true that she is the fiancée, isn’t she? I mean, President Han personally gave her a job transfer! Then, the question arises—what will happen to the mistress? Who will President Han choose in the end?’
‘Lawfully, the fiancée can’t do anything to the mistress. The benefits the fiancée is receiving right now is probably some sort of compensation stemming from the guilt he feels after obtaining a side piece.’
‘Why do I get the feeling that the fiancée isn’t as simple as she looks? She entered the company without a word. Moreover, I heard a piece of exclusive information about her. The spot where the fiancée fainted the other day was no other than right in front of President Han’s current girlfriend. You tell me; out of all the places she could have fainted, why did she have to faint right in front of the current girlfriend? I feel like it was planned.’
‘Planned? That sounds like a conspiracy theory, doesn’t it? If it was planned, why didn’t she faint in front of President Han instead? Why did she have to faint in front of the current girlfriend? If the current girlfriend was the spiteful type, then what would be the point of her fainting spell?’
‘That’s why I said she isn’t simple. She dared to faint in front of the current girlfriend, and even predicted that the current girlfriend wouldn’t ignore and leave her be!’
‘That’s so terrifying. Still, I don’t think it’s possible. How could she predict how the other party would react?’
‘If she didn’t predict it, then it was probably a gamble. Anyway, I’m betting 100 on it—the fiancée isn’t that simple!’
Everybody was chattering away in the group. There were even those that defended the fiancée. As Jiang Wenwen read the messages, the corners of her mouth curled up into a slightly mocking smile.
The group was filled with young ladies, and young ladies would always be young ladies. How could there be so many coincidences in the world? Most of these coincidences were created by people. Only television dramas would have that many coincidences. Sigh. These people must have watched too many television dramas. Not only are they prone to conspiracy theories, but they’re also overly naïve at times.
…
As Han Qing’s birthday drew nearer and nearer, Yan had been cracking her head thinking about what kind of present she could prepare for him that would be special to him. She had already decided to celebrate his birthday for him on the actual day itself. At the same time, she would also break the news of her pregnancy to him. It would be an unforgettable birthday for him.
The only thing she was worried about, was how she was going to celebrate it. She had no prior experience planning a celebration for another person before, nor had she ever bought a present for a man. Thus, it was giving her a headache. She had no idea what sort of gift a guy would like to receive. As such, she searched online for the best gifts to give a boyfriend on their birthday. However, the answers online were all about belts, wallets, lighters, and whatnot. Unfortunately, these were all very common gift ideas. Not only did she find these ideas to be unoriginal, but they also looked boring. Besides, Han Qing did not lack for anything. Whatever she bought would be too embarrassing to give to him.
With no other options, Yan secretly sent a message to Lin Xuzheng, asking him about what Han Qing would like as a gift. When Lin Xuzheng received the message from the young lady, he squinted his eyes as he mulled over it. After that, he, in an unprecedented move, replied to her question with a shameless answer.
