CHAPTER 222: CHAPTER 222: LONG TIME NO SEE

Zhang Miaoyan felt a little troubled: "Wanling Entertainment is quite special. After our HR department’s initial screening, Manager Yang Chenmin still has to personally decide who to hire. Moreover, we just had a batch of new recruits join a few days ago, so there are no vacancies at the moment."

An Junxi fell silent. If she couldn’t get into Wanling Entertainment, how could she get close to Liu Zhiwen?

Zhang Miaoyan noticed An Junxi’s demeanor and added: "Otherwise, I could speak to Manager Yang. He would probably agree."

She knew Yang Chenmin was interested in her. He had asked her out to dinner many times, but she always declined. For Jun Xi, she’d have to meet him.

Gong Xiaoyu reminded them to focus on the main issue, "Jun Xi, didn’t you come back to find Gu Yikun? Once you find him, everything will be easier to resolve."

Only then did An Junxi remember. Now that Gu Kuangxia was gone, she could appear openly in Yan City and see him without worry.

But... she said despondently, "I heard he is getting married."

Zhang Miaoyan told her not to overthink, "I’ve interacted with You Lifen a few times. She’s just a clueless heiress with a bad temper. There’s no way the President likes her. You have to trust yourself. The President has been all about work these past two years and hasn’t been involved with any other women. Really."

An Junxi felt a bit comforted and asked, "Do you know much about the Liu Family?"

Zhang Miaoyan knew about the Liu Family but didn’t understand why An Junxi was asking. She still explained the general situation to her.

The Liu Family is the largest domestic exporter of electrical appliances. They have their own ocean freight line and private docks in many countries... An Junxi tightened her grip on her cup. From what she heard, Liu Guanquan from the Liu Family matched many aspects of the "partner" Gu Kuangxia mentioned.

She felt more confident that her suspicions were correct.

The Liu Family was still far behind the Gu Family; how dare Liu Guanquan provoke Gu Yikun?

Things were becoming more complex. She needed to find Yi Ke and clarify things with him.

After they finished their meal, An Junxi went to buy a new phone before returning to Yuhua Mansion.

The elderly man at the entrance was surprised to see her and greeted her: "Miss An, I thought you had gone back to your hometown."

An Junxi replied: "I went out of town, just got back."

She picked up the keys from the property office and opened the door to her home, filled with the choking scent of dust.

She cleaned up and sat down to call Sister Chen. Sister Chen quickly handed the phone to Mrs. An, who asked her, "Did you see Yi Ke?"

An Junxi didn’t want them to worry and said, "Yi Ke is on a business trip, haven’t seen him yet. It turns out Gu Kuangxia has been dead for two years." For the past two years, they were still on edge, fearing Gu Kuangxia would come after them.

Mrs. An said, "He deserved to die."

An Junxi asked, "How’s Ai Xi?"

"Just fed her, she’s sleeping now."

An Junxi said, "I’ll come to get you back soon. The environment in Yan City is much better."

Mrs. An said, "Sister Chen’s in-laws are very ill, and she is busy. We can’t leave now. Your father is helping her with the fish stall so she can focus on her in-laws. We’ll come back after the elderly get better."

An Junxi understood, "I’ll transfer some money to Sister Chen, at least to lighten her burden."

Sister Chen’s husband works out of town, she takes care of her in-laws at home. Sister Chen is not young anymore and still hasn’t had children. They reportedly spent tens of thousands of yuan on infertility treatments without any success, and her in-laws’ illness also costs money, leaving the family with little savings.

Since Ai Xi was born, Sister Chen has treated Ai Xi as her own child. An Junxi could see how much Sister Chen loved the child. If she was able, she would help her more.

Mrs. An said, "Transfer more money to her. She has helped us so much and it’s not something we can repay with money."

"I know, mom. I want to see Ai Xi."

An Junxi switched to a video call, but the signal was really bad. The video was patchy and unclear. She could see Ai Xi sleeping sweetly with her finger in her mouth, easing her longing a bit.

"Mom, you and dad have worked hard during this time."

"What hard work? Taking care of the child is what I’m best at."

An Junxi told her mother to rest as well. She hung up and dialed the familiar number.

After dialing, An Junxi’s heart raced. It was night; he should be home, right?

The phone rang a few times before it was hung up. An Junxi redialed and this time it was answered.

Gu Yikun’s cold voice came through: "Who is it?"

The sound she longed for so much was in her ear. An Junxi shed hot tears.

She choked out his name: "Yi Ke, it’s me."

Gu Yikun’s blood surged violently, stimulating his nerves. The hand holding the phone turned pale from his grip, and scenes of their sweet past flashed before him, causing a stabbing pain in his heart.

Why are you looking for me? Do you know I’m getting married? You don’t want to miss out on the wealthy President Gu, right?

These questions almost burst out, but Gu Yikun forced them down. He said nothing and hung up.

You were determined to leave back then, and now you want to return? An Junxi, what do you think I am?

An Junxi buried her head in her arms and thought, Yi Ke, you hate me, don’t you?

She didn’t know how long she cried, and when she tried calling again, she couldn’t get through.

Wiping her tears, An Junxi thought, Yi Ke, even if you can’t forgive me, I need to hear it from you. Otherwise, I won’t give up.

The next day, Secretary Wang waited until eleven before finally seeing the President at the elevator.

He was holding his suit jacket, no tie, some shirt buttons were undone, and his sleeves were wrinkled.

Even during the major crisis at the group, Secretary Wang had never seen the President looking so lost. She was secretly surprised; the President being late was huge news, and looking like this... Did something big happen?

She approached and said, "President, the entertainment company’s executives have been waiting in the conference room for a long time."

"Let them wait a bit longer."

Gu Yikun walked into his office, drank a cup of black coffee, and then picked up a file before heading to the conference room.

Secretary Wang couldn’t understand, what exactly happened to the President?

An Junxi directly contacted Yu Zheng, "Yu Zheng, I’m downstairs at the headquarters. Take me to see Yi Ke, I need to see him."

Yu Zheng was stunned for quite a while before he said, "The President has a meeting this morning. I’ll come down to bring you up."

No wonder the President seemed like a different person today; she was back.

Yu Zheng quickly came downstairs. An Junxi followed him to the President’s private elevator. In the lobby, several employees curiously eyed them, seemingly not recognizing the President’s ex-girlfriend.

The elevator opened on the President’s office floor. Secretary Wang saw Yu Zheng bringing Miss An up and her jaw dropped, "Miss An?"

An Junxi smiled at her: "Long time no see, Secretary Wang."