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After hesitating for nearly ten minutes, Shu Ran still couldn't bring herself to make the call.
What identity should she use to make this call?
The so-called fiancée? The so-called Mrs. Qin?
No, she had never taken those titles seriously.
If she didn't believe it herself, how could she expect others to sincerely say it?
So what right did she have to ask Qin Xian to let it go?
Shu Ran smiled bitterly, mocking her own naivety.
In the end, she put her phone into her bag and slowly got up to leave the café.
...
The next morning, just as dawn broke, Shu Ran was awakened by a phone call.
It was a work matter; today she would be going with Ji Lingchen to purchase new teaching supplies and furniture for the kindergarten.
Ji Lingchen was a formally hired and experienced principal specifically appointed by Qin Xian, whose main task was to assist Shu Ran in handling all kindergarten affairs.
He was in his thirties and graduated from B City Normal University with a degree in early childhood education. Although young, he had considerable expertise in the field of early childhood education and had achieved his own accomplishments.
Some might wonder why such a promising individual would be willing to work at a small kindergarten.
There were two reasons.
Mr. Ji's wife worked at the Central Hospital in S City, and their child attended school there. Mr. Ji chose to stay in S City for the warmth of their family of three.
Another reason was that the compensation was generous.
At first, Shu Ran was unaware until that day when she inadvertently brought up the topic of salary.
That day, she was discussing salary issues with Director Shang when she suddenly realized that Ji Lingchen was not included in the payroll list.
It then occurred to her that Ji Lingchen was a new recruit, directly entering the kindergarten under her supervision, and his information had not yet been fully processed.
Thinking of this, she looked up at Ji Lingchen, who was busy planning a teaching PowerPoint at his desk, and asked, "Lingchen, do you have any salary requirements?"
Without looking up, Ji Lingchen continued typing on the keyboard. "No, you don't need to pay me."
Shu Ran was taken aback. "Huh?"
After finishing editing a section, Ji Lingchen finally paused and looked up to respond, "You don't need to pay me; my salary is covered by President Qin."
At that moment, it had just been three days since Qin Xian had disappeared from her life.
Shu Ran already felt guilty towards him, and this made her feel even more burdened.
"Lingchen, just tell me. I can pay you from now on."
Ji Lingchen looked at her in confusion, not understanding her intentions.
He had always thought that Qin Xian and Shu Ran were a couple, and it was nothing unusual for a boyfriend to do something within his means for his girlfriend.
After all, having his salary paid by Qin Xian was just a minor matter; but if it were Shu Ran...
Thus, he insisted again, "No need. If you have any objections about this matter, you can discuss it with President Qin."
At that moment, Shu Ran could not possibly take the initiative to approach Qin Xian and had no choice but to settle for asking how much Qin Xian paid him.
Since he wouldn’t let her pay him directly, she would just return all the money owed to Qin Xian.
Ji Lingchen held up four fingers and indicated, "Annual salary."
"An annual salary of forty thousand?"
Ji Lingchen suddenly laughed, not sure if he was laughing at her ignorance or her naivety.
After a moment, he slowly spoke, "An annual salary of four hundred thousand."
Shu Ran couldn't help but be taken aback; this salary...
Was Qin Xian's money just blowing in from the wind?
To hire someone with an annual salary of four hundred thousand for a kindergarten with total assets of less than one million.
Was this... worth it?
She couldn't understand.
While in shock, Shu Ran sadly realized she had added another debt to her list.
From an initial three million to now having to repay four hundred thousand each year.
She was heavily in debt...
Thus, from that point on, Shu Ran desperately tried to learn from Ji Lingchen and gain practical experience.
She thought to herself that at the very least, she had to make this four hundred thousand meaningful.
So she woke up early at six o'clock and followed Ji Lingchen to the largest specialty store for educational supplies in S City for a major shopping spree.
Undeniably, his work ability was indeed strong. From planning kindergarten activities and educational promotions to managing details like choosing furniture accessories, colors, and materials.
He knew everything and was well-informed.
Shu Ran admired him, so she spent the entire morning eagerly taking notes on this knowledge.
The true purpose of learning is to be able to apply what one has learned.
So when she was selecting new teaching tools in the afternoon, she had already familiarized herself with the relevant content in advance.
She chose an integrated multimedia teaching device that could present the lessons in a simple and engaging way for the children. This also aligned with current trends, as other kindergartens were using this equipment, making it easier for children who transferred to quickly adapt to the teaching environment.
Even Ji Lingchen rarely praised her for her strong learning ability, and his compliment was enough to temporarily dispel Shu Ran's gloom from the past few days; she finally revealed a smile.
By the time she finished these tasks, it was already past five in the afternoon.
Ji Lingchen's wife had already called him, and he hurried home to enjoy a warm and happy life with his family.
Shu Ran wandered alone in the subway station, feeling bored and aimless.
People around her rushed by with a strong sense of purpose, while she didn’t even know what she wanted.
It was indeed quite lonely, this state of hers.
She stood behind the safety line waiting for the subway, feeling despondent.
Just then, Zhou Jiajia wouldn’t let her suffer in silence and called her directly.
“Hello?”
“Shu Ran, I’m so tired. Qin Xian is really determined to bring down Beiheng. Since morning, he has been pressing our stock prices. He’s even willing to spend money to push them down. I really don’t understand why he would harm himself while trying to destroy the enemy.”
As soon as she answered the phone, Zhou Jiajia's voice filled with exhaustion echoed in her ears. She confided in Shu Ran about the pressure she had been under these past few days and her helplessness against Qin Xian's unpredictable behavior.
“I really don’t know how far he intends to suppress Beiheng before he stops or when he will let us go.”
Every word she spoke was filled with immense helplessness, making Shu Ran feel heartbroken.
Zhou Jiajia wasn’t usually like this; she had always been carefree and fearless, truly a little firecracker.
But she had been feeling extremely stifled these past few days. She wanted to curse but couldn't, wanted to hit but couldn't, and it was truly hard to endure.
Moreover, she couldn't lose her temper because all of this was caused by her own actions.
Feeling suffocated inside, Zheng Tong didn't allow her to drink, so she could only find Shu Ran to vent a few words.
However, she forgot that Shu Ran was also involved in this matter.
Almost the moment she finished her call with Shu Ran, Shu Ran immediately opened her contacts and scrolled down until she saw that familiar yet strange number.
At that moment, she did not hesitate.
She pressed the call button, and the sound of the phone ringing filled her ears.
In that second, Shu Ran felt very nervous.
It was as if she had a premonition that if the call connected, she would inevitably be entangled with him for the rest of her life.
But there was no turning back.
From the moment she met him, there had already been no turning back.
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