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墨書 Inktalez
I stared at the computer screen, the numbers on the company's financial report piercing my heart like a knife.
"Manager Su, we've lost another three hundred thousand this month," Xiao Wang's voice came from behind me, laced with unmistakable worry.
I took a deep breath, my fingers unconsciously tapping on the desk. After three years of entrepreneurship, the company had gone from thriving to teetering on the edge of collapse, and I watched helplessly as it slipped deeper into the abyss.
"Let's hold on for another month; I'll think of something," I forced a smile, but my voice came out hoarse.
Xiao Wang hesitated, wanting to say something but ultimately just nodded and left my office.
I knew what he wanted to say—there was no capital left to last another month.
The sky outside was overcast, as if it were about to rain. I suddenly recalled the scene from three years ago when I started this venture. Back then, I was full of confidence, believing that with my abilities and market acumen, I could carve out a path in the fierce competition.
But reality had slapped me hard in the face.
After work, I returned home and didn't even turn on the lights; I simply collapsed onto the sofa. In the darkness, I let my tears flow freely.
The sound of the door lock turning signaled Gu Yan's return.
"Why aren't the lights on?" His gentle voice floated over to me, and soon the living room was illuminated.
I hurriedly wiped away my tears, but it was too late. Gu Yan saw my red eyes and immediately set down his briefcase, rushing to my side in just a few steps.
"What happened?" He crouched down, cupping my face in his hands, concern etched across his features.
I bit my lip, trying not to break down in front of him. But when his warm palms touched my cheeks, all my strength crumbled in an instant.
"The company... might be going under," I choked out, "I've tried everything, but... but..."
"Shh, it's okay," Gu Yan said as he pulled me into his embrace, gently patting my back. "No matter what happens, I'm here for you."
In that moment, I cried freely in his arms, releasing all my grievances and frustrations.
Gu Yan didn't say a word; he simply held me quietly, like a sturdy tree offering me strength and support.
After I had cried enough, I lifted my head from his shoulder and smiled sheepishly. "My shirt is all wet now."
"It's just a shirt," Gu Yan wiped the tears from my face. "Compared to your smile, it’s worth nothing."
I couldn’t help but chuckle through my tears. "You really know how to sweet-talk."
"I'm serious," Gu Yan looked into my eyes. "Su Qing, the company's closure isn't the end of the world. You have me, and we’ll figure this out together."
"But... I've let so many people down—investors, employees..."
"You did your best," Gu Yan interrupted me. "Starting a business is inherently risky; everyone knows that. What matters is that you dared to try, and that's braver than most people."
His words were like a shot of adrenaline, gradually calming me down.
In the days that followed, I had to face the reality of the company's closure. On the day I said goodbye to the employees, I held back tears as I embraced each one of them, promising to do my best to help them find new jobs.
Back in the empty office, I stood by the window, gazing at the cityscape outside, feeling an unprecedented sense of confusion.
"Where should I go from here?"
At that moment, Gu Yan sent me a message: "Come home early tonight; I need to discuss something with you."
When I returned home, a sumptuous dinner was already prepared, with a bottle of red wine sitting in the center of the table.
"What’s the occasion?" I asked, somewhat surprised.
"It’s a new beginning," Gu Yan said with a mysterious smile as he pulled out a chair for me to sit down.
After a few rounds of wine, Gu Yan suddenly asked, "If you could start over, what would you want to do?"
I paused for a moment. "I... I haven't thought it through yet."
"I’ve looked over your company’s products and market analysis," Gu Yan said seriously. "Your direction is correct; it’s just that timing and cash flow have been issues. If given another chance, would you be willing to continue?"
I forced a smile. "There aren’t that many 'ifs' in life."
"It’s not an 'if,'" Gu Yan said as he pulled out an envelope from under the sofa and slid it across the table to me. "I want to invest in you."
I opened the envelope to find a detailed investment proposal inside, with an amount sufficient for me to start anew.
"Gu Yan, this..." I stared at him in shock. "This is too risky; I can’t accept it."
"Su Qing," Gu Yan took my hand, "this isn’t charity; it’s an investment. I believe in your abilities and in our future."
My eyes were moist as I asked, "But what if I fail again?"
"Then we will face it together," Gu Yan said firmly. "Success is yours, and we will share the burden of failure. That's what love is, isn't it?"
His gaze was so sincere that I couldn't refuse.
The next day, Gu Yan helped me revise my resume and accompanied me to several interviews. Although some companies showed interest in my background, my mind was always focused on my Entrepreneurial Dream.
A week later, I made a decision.
"I want to try again," I told Gu Yan. "But this time, I want to start small and build steadily."
Gu Yan smiled. "I knew you would choose this path."
With his help, I redefined my Entrepreneurial Direction and found several like-minded partners. This time, we chose a more niche market, investing less but focusing more.
The hardships of starting a business were evident. I often worked late into the night, sometimes even pulling all-nighters. Whenever I felt exhausted, I would receive a message from Gu Yan: "Don't forget to eat; I'm waiting for you to come home."
Just a simple sentence, yet it gave me the strength to keep going.
Three months later, our small team welcomed our first client. Although the contract amount was not large, it meant the world to us.
That evening, Gu Yan bought a bottle of champagne to celebrate me.
"Cheers to you, my Entrepreneurial Queen," he raised his glass, pride shining in his eyes.
I clinked glasses with him, my heart filled with gratitude. "Here's to us; without you, there would be no today for me."
Six months later, the company gradually found its footing. Although it was still small, we had already turned a profit. Our team had expanded from the initial three members to ten.
One evening, Gu Yan and I sat on the balcony gazing at the stars.
"Gu Yan, thank you," I said softly, leaning against his shoulder.
"What for?" he asked with a smile.
"Thank you for not giving up on me during my lowest moments, for giving me the courage to start anew."
Gu Yan turned to face me, looking serious. "Su Qing, true love is not just sweet words; it’s about sharing both hardships and joys. I love the complete you, including your successes and your failures."
I gazed deeply at the man who had walked through storms with me, feeling an overwhelming sense of emotion. "I love you too. Whether in good times or bad, I want to face everything together."
He gently kissed my forehead. "We will always be like this, hand in hand, growing together."
Under the starlight, we embraced each other, dreaming of the days to come. I knew that no matter how many unknowns and challenges lay ahead, as long as he was by my side, I would have the courage to keep moving forward.
This experience taught me that true love is not just about sweetness and romance; it’s about mutual support and growth. We overcame challenges in our careers together and cherished each other even more.
I believe that no matter what difficulties we encounter in the future, we can face them hand in hand and overcome any obstacles. Because we have already proven that in our toughest moments, our love not only survived but became even more unbreakable.
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