As soon as she finished speaking, Chu Xiuhuangâs movement of picking up his food froze, he was motionless.
Shi Huan blinked her eyes, not daring to speak.
Chu Xiuhuang remained still, maintaining the posture of picking up food. After a while, he put down his chopsticks, looked up, and asked, âWhat did you say?â
Shi Huan couldnât help but lick her lips again, âMr. Chu, Iâve decided to resign.â
Chu Xiuhuang stared at her, his handsome and soft features gradually turned dark and cold.
Shi Huan felt a bit overwhelmed under his gaze.
Eventually, Chu Xiuhuang spoke again, âResign?â
âYes.â Shi Huan nodded, âYou havenât been at the company recently, so only today did I have the time to talk to you about resigning. Donât worry about the work, Iâve successfully handed it over. In the future, if you need anything, you can directly find Xiaoliu and Xiaoli.â
âDid I agree to that?â Chu Xiuhuang cut her off abruptly, and at the same time slammed his bowl and chopsticks onto the table.
With a loud slam, Shi Huan got a jolt, and PaoPao, on the chair next to them, jumped down in fright.
âMr. Chu, I have made my decision. Today is Friday, so starting from next week, I wonât be coming to the office. But, I will still be in the country during this period, so if Mr. Chu needs any work-related help, you can still find me.â
âWhat do you mean? Are you fucking going abroad?â Chu Xiuhuang found his anger rising again.
Fucking hell.
Resigning without a word, and even planning to go abroad?
Was he the devil?
Was she so desperate to escape him?
âYes, I plan to study in France.â
Six years ago, Shiâs grandfather planned to send both granddaughters to study in France. However, both took part in the admission exam together, and Shi Huan passed, but Shi Qingge did not.
Later, too many things happened during that summer. In the end, Shi Qingge took her place to study in France, and she stayed in the country to take on the enormous debts of the Shi family.
It wasnât without regret.
Therefore, now that she was finally free and could live the life she wanted, the first thing Shi Huan thought about was to study in France, to make up for the regret.
âWhat about me?â Chu Xiuhuang blurted out.
Shi Huan was initially stunned, then immediately comforted him, âDonât worry, Mr. Chu. Huangyou is developing well. Xiaoliu and Xiaoli have been working with me, and you can trust their ability. I have already taken care of all the detailsâ¦â
âIâm not relieved.â Chu Xiuhuang stood up straight away, âYouâre not allowed to leave!â
Shi Huan was dumbfounded, âMr. Chu, Iâve already decided.â
âDamned woman!â Chu Xiuhuang gritted his teeth, âDonât you fucking care about me at all?â
Shi Huan was in a daze, âMr. Chu, youâve been good to me these past five years, and I will miss you.â
Miss?
Just miss?
Chu Xiuhuang was so angry that he started swearing, âFucking hell, so youâve made up your mind, and now youâre just here to inform me?â
ââ¦Uh.â Shi Huan answered, a little difficult because she found that Mr. Chuâs face looked awful.
âCan you not leave?â Chu Xiuhuang asked again.
âNo.â Shi Huan refused directly, âThis has been my dream for many years, I have to go.â
Chu Xiuhuang: ââ¦â
Not talking anymore!
Angry!
Shi Huan sighed a breath of relief and looked at the time, âMr. Chu, I have to go.â
ââ¦â Chu Xiuhuang still didnât speak.
Shi Huan looked at him, and then suddenly, she bent over and gave him a deep bow.
Chu Xiuhuang was taken aback with a peculiar look in his eyes, âWhat are you doing?â
Having straightened up, there was a faint smile on Shi Huanâs pretty face, âMr. Chu, thank you.â
âWhat do you mean?â
âThank you for letting me join Huangyou five years ago, and start a business with you, thank you for your patience, care, and training over the past five years, and thank you for your trust in me all along. Thank you.â Shi Huanâs words were sincerely spoken, but who would have knownâ¦
âIf you really want to thank me, then donât leave.â Chu Xiuhuang instantly replied.
âIâm sorry, but Iâve made my decision.â Shi Huan pressed her lips together, âI have to go, Mr. Chu, goodbye.â
With that, she turned around and swiftly left.
Chu Xiuhuang stood there, showing no movement with his tall figure.
It was only when Shi Huan left and the door was closed, the entire villa returned to its quiet state once more. Chu Xiuhuang still stood there, silent like a statue.
After an unknown amount of time had passed, Aunt Wu came out from the servant quarters.
She looked at the dining room, âMr. Chuâ¦â
With a loud crash!
Chu Xiuhuang suddenly picked up a dish from the table and slammed it to the ground.
Aunt Wu was frightened and stopped talking. PaoPao had run off to the balcony even more swiftly.
Chu Xiuhuang continued, one after another, to smash all the dishes on the table. He then went upstairs.
**
Wellington Primary School.
Shi Huan drove to the school entrance. After parking the car, she turned on the car radio and sat inside, listening and waiting.
If she remembered correctly, little Luoluoâs school ends at 4:30 PM, and it was only a little past 3 now.
âTokyo is raining, wetting Paris, what time can you hear from the radioâ¦â
âSilently watching the passing of time, lending me a mute voice, regardless of asking or saying anythingâ¦â
âThese are the words in my fatherâs diary, his residual youth left behind, in the form of prose and poetryâ¦â
âI have once transformed my youth into his, also expressed the peak summer with my fingertips, where the heart goes, let it beâ¦â
Moving melodies followed one after another.
Over so many years, it was Shi Huanâs first time in this afternoon slot, leisurely listening with nothing to do to songs on the radio, totally relaxed.
Until the school bell rang for class to end, she immediately got out of the car.
The DJ was now speaking on the radio, âWe just played âThe Wind Has Risenâ by Wu Qingfeng. Hello, everyone, Iâm your afternoon DJ, Wang Yiming.â
â¦
The weather at the end of March was now quite warm. Shi Huan stood amongst the crowd of parents waiting to pick up their children, waiting for little Luoluo to come out.
For the most part, it was grandparents around her, occasionally young parents, so a woman like Shi Huan dressed in professional black attire and with a youthful look stood out.
Finally, little Luoluoâs figure appeared before her eyes.
She was wearing a school uniform identical to the rest of the kids, with her hair in two long pigtails, carrying a small backpack, and chatting with two young boys as she walked.
Shi Huan couldnât help but smile. The little girl certainly seemed lucky with boys.
When she approached, as if sensing her presence, little Luoluo suddenly lifted her head.
The next second, a surprised look appeared on her cute little face, âHuanhuan!â
After calling out, she rushed over with her short little legs, âHuanhuan! Huanhuan!â
Called out one after another, her little milk-voice made Shi Huanâs heart melt.
When she arrived, she hugged Shi Huanâs leg straight away, looking up at her with an innocently cute face, âHuanhuan, why are you here? I missed you so much!â
âI missed you too.â Shi Huan ruffled her hair, âLet me treat you to something tasty first, then Iâll take you home, sounds good?â
âGreat!â Little Luoluo nodded happily, waved to her companions, âFu Ziyang, Wang Xiaobo, Huanhuan is taking me home now, bye.â
âBye.â
âBye, Luoluo.â
As Shi Huan left with little Luoluo, the two boys just stood there.
âFu Ziyang, want to come play video games with me?â
âNo.â
âCome on, I got pocket money today. I can treat you!â
A ringtone suddenly sounded.
Fu Ziyang took out a cell phone from his backpack, âUncle Yang?â
âSorry, young master, thereâs been a traffic accident at this intersection. Can you please wait for another ten minutes and Iâll be there to fetch you.â
âAlright.â
After hanging up, Wang Xiaobo started talking again, âFu Ziyang, are you sure you donât want to play video games with me?â
âI want to go home.â Fu Ziyang held his little face high, unmoved.
âThen can you come play video games with me tomorrow?â
âNo.â
âFu Ziyang, whyâ¦â
âKids.â Tu Youranâs voice suddenly sounded, she knew Fu Ziyang, he sat the same desk as Luoluo.
âHello, auntie.â
Wang Xiaobo also responded quickly, âHello, auntie.â
âHave you guys seen Luoluo yet?â
Quick-mouthed Wang Xiaobo quickly responded, âLuoluo was picked up.â
Tu Youran was taken aback, âWho picked her up?â
âHer sister picked her up.â
âShi Huan!â Tu Youranâs face changed at once, saying this, she turned and left.
Wang Xiaobo was confused.
Fu Ziyang couldnât help frowning.
Even though he really liked little Luoluo, he had some complaints about his future mother-in-law.
Such bad manners!
And she had previously secretly pocketed the red envelope he had given to little Luoluo!
**
In the car, Shi Huan checked the time and started calling Tu Youran.
âSorry, the number you dialed is currently busy. Please try again later.â