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After seeing Jian Yunong sitting quietly and eating, Huo Jincheng's gaze finally fell on his phone. The call was still ongoing, and he wondered why the person on the other end wasn't speaking.
Just as he was about to hang up, a woman's voice came through.
"Mr. Huo, it's me. Regarding the hot spring resort..."
Ye Mei's voice transmitted over, and Jian Yunong had no choice but to listen since Huo Jincheng had it on speaker.
It must be said that Ye Mei was a highly capable worker. Listening to her report made Jian Yunong admire her immensely—she was truly impressive.
No wonder she got promoted so quickly, jumping straight from the Secretariat to become an executive in the company; that's an achievement not everyone can reach.
Although Jian Yunong admired her, she had no other thoughts about it.
Huo Jincheng sat beside her with a businesslike demeanor; his tone and expression were anything but gentle.
No matter how handsome he was, once he became Jian Yunong's superior or boss, she would feel nervous and intimidated.
Especially with someone like Huo Jincheng, who exuded an air of authority when discussing work—who would actually like him?
That would be masochistic!
How fierce was Huo Jincheng?
Ye Mei asked just one more question before Huo Jincheng replied, "You need to ask me about these things? You are no longer a secretary; you are a director. If you can't shake off the habits of being a secretary, you can go work at another company as one."
Huo Jincheng was a businessman who only considered one thing when hiring someone: maximizing benefits. Their abilities had to match their salary.
In short, he absolutely did not keep idle people around.
Once Huo Jincheng hung up the phone, he noticed that his daughter-in-law looked at him differently.
There was a hint of hesitation in her expression.
"What's wrong?"
Huo Jincheng frowned, "Not full? There's still noodles in the pot. You can eat mine first, and I'll go make more."
Huo Jincheng's bowl had only a few bites left.
Shaking her head, Jian Yunong pulled him back down, her tone coy and timid, "You're so fierce. It reminds me of the fear I felt when I first worked under you."
Huo Jincheng pinched her cheek, finding it quite amusing, "Are you feeling wronged for someone else?"
The implication was clear; if she dared to say yes, he would squish her face into a piglet's.
"Of course not." Jian Yunong wasn't foolish enough to go that far. Business is business, and Huo Jincheng wasn't wrong. "I'm feeling wronged for myself, hum!"
She was just joking, "I'll settle the score later!"
"Okay, when we're in bed later, you can play however you want."
"…"
That’s not settling the score at all!
"Secretary Ye is really impressive. I thought someone so capable wouldn't get scolded."
It felt a bit unkind; Jian Yunong seemed to take pleasure in others' misfortunes.
In the past, she always made mistakes here and there; if she went a day without being scolded, it would be a miracle. She envied those sharp professionals in the workplace, but in the end... even those sharp professionals got scolded by a big boss like Huo Jincheng.
It wasn't that much better.
Huo Jincheng glanced at her and seemed to catch another meaning, "Daughter-in-law, everyone has their own suitable position. Your future is in academic research, not in the workplace. I'm just a businessman; pairing with a scholar wife is quite fitting."
Is it fitting?
Jian Yunong couldn't help but feel that Huo Jincheng was just trying to make her happy.
In the workplace, one must either be a supportive partner, a comrade, or provide logistical support. Jian Yunong was not skilled in either of these roles.
She chose her own path, purely one that she wanted to take.
"Huo Jincheng, I might not be able to help you."
"That's a joke. I'm a man; do I need your help?" Huo Jincheng thought Daughter-in-law was quite silly, and this silliness was endearing. "Actually, there are places where you could help. When we're in bed..."
"Eat your noodles quickly!"
Jian Yunong was getting angry; it seemed like every third sentence revolved around the bed.
After finishing the noodles, Huo Jincheng wanted to clean up the bowls and chopsticks, but Jian Yunong insisted he rest and said she would take care of it.
After all, it was rare for Huo Jincheng to have a break.
"Sit down."
Huo Jincheng pressed her back down. "It's rare for me to rest; I'm not disabled. From now on, let me handle these things. If I have time, I can do it."
Huo Jincheng quickly finished the task, moving faster than Jian Yunong, who took longer than average to wash a single bowl.
Although her figure while doing housework was quite pleasing to the eye.
As soon as she turned around, Jian Yunong leaned over and gave him a kiss.
Huo Jincheng deliberately put on a serious face. "Don't mess around; I need to go to the company to handle some matters. Once I have some free time, you can show your gratitude with some real actions, okay?"
"How conceited! I just kissed you, that's all."
Jian Yunong quickly moved away from him.
When sending Huo Jincheng out, Jian Yunong adjusted his clothes and said, "The time for the funeral has been set. We won't be going back to Grandma's place. It's unfortunate that fate has dealt us a thin hand. If you can't manage, I'll represent us."
Huo Jincheng responded with a sound of acknowledgment, having composed himself, though there was still a hint of sadness in his eyes. "Bring something that children like. I won't be going."
"Okay."
Jian Yunong looked at him, secretly hoping that Huo Jincheng wouldn't go.
Because she didn't want to see Bai Ru and Huo Jincheng together.
Huo Jincheng could offer Bai Ru a shoulder to lean on during her most helpless moments, but he shouldn't always support her.
Who hasn't faced difficult times in their life?
Huo Jincheng really had no obligation to always support Bai Ru.
There are many ways to compensate someone.
Huo Jincheng not going also eased Jian Yunong's heart a bit.
Although his absence from the funeral was likely due to not wanting to feel sad again.
Not many people attended; a child's funeral couldn't be grand, so everyone just sent small flower baskets.
Among the relatives of the Huo Family, only Jian Yunong attended the funeral.
Bai Ru didn't even come; she probably couldn't muster the strength to be here because she was too heartbroken.
The child's tombstone featured an angel sculpture, with no photo placed on it, just a drawing of a little dolphin on top.
In my next life, I want to be a fish, free to leap in the vast sea.
When Jian Yunong offered candy, she couldn't help but feel her eyes redden at the words engraved on the tombstone.
Life is unpredictable.
She needs to cherish life and the time spent with Huo Jincheng.
So there are many things Jian Yunong doesn't want to argue about with Huo Jincheng, nor does she want to hold grudges.
When Jian Yunong left, Huo Liangchen was still standing alone in front of the child's grave, not knowing what to say.
At that moment, Jian Yunong felt that his back seemed to age ten years in an instant.
Some people's tears you cannot see; they only force their tears deep inside.
Jian Yunong didn't know if Huo Liangchen was that kind of person.
But Jian Yunong knew that her own mother was such a person.
She would rather swallow her broken teeth than let anyone see her pain.
That afternoon, while Jian Yunong was organizing things at home, her aunt called.
"Bai Ru has attempted suicide again."
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