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This incident served as a wake-up call for me:
It seems quite difficult to marry Liu Jia openly and honestly.
After going through what happened with Li Qi, I no longer dare to overestimate a man's long-term feelings; I know that if I want to achieve my goals, I can only rely on my own planning.
I meticulously planned for Liu Jia to get drunk.
When he woke up, I was sitting on the hotel bed, crying like a rain-soaked pear blossom, and there was a pool of bright red blood on the large double bed.
Liu Jia looked at me in confusion:
"Si Si, what happened?"
I cried, struggling to catch my breath:
"You... you got drunk last night. I was worried about you and kindly stayed to take care of you, but... but, sob sob..."
He looked at the sheets, his expression agitated. He moved his hefty body closer and hugged me tightly, saying:
"Si Si, don't cry. Don't worry, I will definitely marry you."
I half-heartedly leaned into his embrace, and the strap of my dress accidentally slipped down.
With both hands gently resting on his neck, I whispered softly in Liu Jia's ear:
"I gave you my first time; you must marry me!"
As I spoke, my lips intentionally brushed against his ear.
I saw Liu Jia's ears turn bright red in an instant.
Then, he could no longer hold back and quickly pushed me down again.
After a slight struggle, I surrendered; it was ovulation time, and I needed this opportunity.
Just moments ago, the drunken Liu Jia hadn't touched me at all.
But I was no longer a virgin; I needed to create this scene to deceive Liu Jia.
I knew it would be very difficult for Liu Jia to deal with his troublesome parents.
However, if I were to become pregnant and it happened to be a boy, I thought my chances would increase significantly.
As I expected, every time I pressed Liu Jia about marriage, he would stammer and fail to give me a straightforward answer.
I decided to change my approach; instead of pushing him, I became even gentler than before.
Immersed in my tender affection, Liu Jia would often hold me and sigh deeply, which made me realize completely: the so-called Manager Liu had no autonomy at all; everything depended on me.
After confirming that I was three months pregnant, I placed the test results in front of Liu Jia and gently asked him:
"I’m three months pregnant. What should we do?"
Liu Jia was taken aback at first, and after regaining his composure, he hesitated:
"Si Si, it’s not the right time for us to have a child."
I obediently nodded, my voice choked with emotion:
"Okay, I’ll listen to you. But my classmate who helped me with the tests said it’s a healthy boy. I really... feel a bit reluctant."
"A boy?"
Liu Jia's eyes lit up as he grabbed my hand:
"Si Si, we can get married now. My dad is desperate for a grandson."
"They don’t like me; they would definitely prefer you to have children with someone else."
I pretended to be dejected as I spoke.
Liu Jia seemed to be awakened by my words and excitedly rubbed his hands together:
"I told them that if they don’t agree to us having this child, then I won’t have any kids in the future, just to drive them crazy."
I quickly advised him:
"Don’t say that; it will hurt their feelings."
He pointed at my nose:
"Silly girl, I’m just scaring them. But I really only want to have kids with you, Si Si."
I shyly lowered my head, but inside, I couldn’t help but sneer.
As I expected, Liu Jia's parents ultimately accepted the marriage for the sake of their grandson, despite their son's resistance.
The wedding was grand, but I didn't gain any real benefits from it.
On the day of the wedding, my parents' timid demeanor made me feel both heartbroken and embarrassed, so I had to place them in a corner.
But I secretly vowed to ensure that my parents would live a life free from financial worries.
After the wedding, I quit my job and focused on taking care of myself during the pregnancy.
Liu Jia's mother, although not fond of me, placed great importance on my pregnancy.
Every day, she closely monitored the aunt who prepared my meals, ensuring that I was well-fed with nourishing soups and dishes that made me glow even more.
Liu Jia's mother expressed her doubts:
"Is it really a son? I've heard that only when expecting a daughter do women become more beautiful."
Liu Jia casually shook his head:
"Si Si is naturally beautiful; it has nothing to do with being pregnant. The ultrasound was checked by her classmate, so it can't be wrong."
I felt guilty and couldn't look up.
That night, I asked Liu Jia:
"What if my classmate made a mistake about the gender?"
Liu Jia waved his hand dismissively:
"What does it matter? We're already married. My parents wouldn't let me divorce you for the sake of face."
I let out a small sigh of relief.
Then I cuddled up to Liu Jia and playfully complained:
"Honey, my parents' old house is leaking. You, as my husband, should take care of it."
"Let's just move to a better neighborhood; that way, when you visit your maternal family, you'll be more comfortable."
"You make it sound easy. They don't have the money to move."
I pouted in response to him.
Liu Jia turned around and pulled out a card from his bag, tossing it to me:
"This is the money Dad just gave me. You can use it to buy a new house for Mom and Dad."
I was overjoyed and rushed over to give him a flurry of kisses:
"You’re so wonderful, my husband."
The card had over three million on it, and I bought the most expensive Luxury Apartment in the city. After purchasing the house, I was left with nothing.
I thought Liu Jia would be upset with me, but after giving me the card, he only asked one question: "Is the money enough?"
It was at that moment that I began to truly develop feelings for him.
Although he appeared rough around the edges, he treated me really well.
Then, Liu Jia's father's company suddenly ran into trouble.
A long-term foreign client disappeared after scamming a large sum of money, causing the company's cash flow to break down. Factories that had been cooperating with them came demanding payment, and new orders were impossible to secure. After struggling for a few months, the company ultimately went bankrupt.
A few days later, I gave birth to a daughter.
But by then, no one cared whether I had a boy or a girl.
Liu Jia was out every day chasing after debts and had no time to accompany me.
My father-in-law's hair turned gray at an alarming rate.
My mother-in-law could only sit at home and cry sorrowfully.
With no other choice, I had to return to my maternal family to observe the Confinement Period with my child.
During the Confinement Period, I was restless. I hadn’t even begun to enjoy the benefits of being in a wealthy family when my in-laws suddenly went bankrupt?
Despite being busy, Liu Jia came to see me every day.
He had lost a lot of weight. Seeing my worried expression, he held our daughter and comforted me:
"Just focus on resting. I'll earn the money; you don’t need to worry."
At that moment, I felt a sense of shared fortune and hardship with him.
But it was clear that he wouldn't be able to make money anytime soon, and raising a child definitely required financial support.
Three months later, I took the initiative to suggest looking for a job.
Liu Jia's lips moved a few times before he finally pulled me into his embrace.
I felt a dampness at the back of my neck, and then I heard Liu Jia's choked voice:
"Si Si, I know you don't love me, but I love you. When I had money, I didn't care whether you loved me or not; as long as you were by my side, that was enough. Now that I have no money, I've been worried that you would leave me. I never expected you would be willing to share both joy and hardship with me. Si Si, I, Liu Jia, swear that in this life, I will never let you down."
I was taken aback; I didn't expect Liu Jia to be so perceptive and not foolish at all.
I gave a bitter smile and patted his back:
"Stop saying silly things. We're married now; naturally, we are one as a couple. You focus on your work; I'll find a job to support myself and our daughter."
However, with my qualifications and experience, finding a job was quite difficult, especially since I was still in the breastfeeding period.
All the resumes I sent out seemed to vanish without a trace.
In desperation, I tried to contact the HR from my previous company.
I had a good relationship with HR Xiao Zhao when I worked as a receptionist. She readily told me:
"The Order Processing Department is hiring. The work isn't difficult, but the pay isn't high."
I quickly responded:
"The salary doesn't matter; just getting an opportunity is enough."
The next day, I dressed up and brought my resume to the original company.
In the conference room, Xiao Zhao was explaining the job responsibilities to me when suddenly a tall, slender man pushed the door open.
He wore beige cropped pants and a fitted white shirt that hugged his lean upper body. His narrow single eyelids were half-closed as he stared at me.
He pulled out a chair, spread his long legs apart casually, and asked:
"Xiao Zhao, is this the new assistant for my interview?"
My heart raced like thunder, as if struck by lightning, beating wildly.
"Boss Yang, Miss Gan is interviewing for the order clerk position."
Xiao Zhao's attitude was courteous and respectful.
"Oh? When will my assistant be in place?"
Xiao Zhao's expression fell.
"Boss Yang, your expectations are too high; we haven't found a suitable candidate yet."
"My desk is piled high with documents; the efficiency of your HR department is too low."
The man's voice was deep and powerful, creating an invisible sense of pressure.
Xiao Zhao turned pale and quickly added, "I have scheduled interviews this afternoon with two top graduates from Master X. I will promptly email you the interview results."
The man casually picked up my resume from the table.
I awkwardly lowered my head, wishing I could disappear immediately.
God knows how afraid I was of being looked down upon by this man.
I had never felt so regretful before—regretful for not studying seriously, regretful for having such a poor academic background.
"Oh, Miss Gan has worked at our company before?"
The man's long fingers tapped rhythmically on the table, the sound making me so nervous I could hardly breathe.
It was clear that Xiao Zhao was also very anxious.
She stammered in response, "Yes... yes, Sisi used to work as the company receptionist."
"Oh? How was her work?"
"Sisi was quite serious and responsible."
Xiao Zhao hurriedly spoke well of me.
"Alright, let's go with her. Since she's returning to the company, it shows she highly values the corporate culture, which is quite rare."
After the man finished speaking, he stood up and left, leaving me and Xiao Zhao in a state of shock.
After a long moment, Xiao Zhao finally nodded and said to me:
"I don't know whether to congratulate you or sympathize with you."
I nervously asked, "What's going on?"
Xiao Zhao shrugged:
"Do you want to hear the good news or the bad news first?"
"The good news."
I answered without hesitation.
Xiao Zhao dramatically grabbed my hand and shook it up and down:
"Congratulations! Your monthly salary is three times what you expected, plus there's a departmental performance bonus!"
I stood up in surprise:
"Really?"
Then I hesitated and asked:
"What about the bad news?"
"Well, your current boss Yang Cheng was transferred back from headquarters last year and is notorious for being a workaholic. His last assistant was a guy who couldn't handle the pressure and resigned. Take care of yourself!!!"
I stood there dumbfounded.
I knew that I was completely unqualified for this job at the moment.
I also believed that Yang Cheng was very aware of this fact.
However, it was clear that I was tempted, whether it was by the salary or that refreshing and commanding man.
That evening, when Liu Jia asked me, I vaguely replied:
"The company said they were willing to give me a chance, so I went to the sales department."
Liu Jia was genuinely happy:
"Working in trade sales can really develop your skills, Sisi. This is a good opportunity."
The next day, I declined Liu Jia's offer to drive me to work and took a taxi to the office early.
To my surprise, Yang Cheng arrived even earlier than I did.
He was wearing a fitted blue polo shirt, looking neat and tidy.
I quickly stepped forward to greet him:
"Good morning, President Yang."
He waved his hand casually:
"Just call me Brother Yang; everyone in the department calls me that."
I readily complied:
"Good morning, Brother Yang."
"Have you had breakfast?" he asked again.
I nodded and stood still:
"I have."
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