CHAPTER 161: CHAPTER 161 SHOWING OFF AND MAKING A FOOL OF ONESELF5_1

This was not an unexpected occurrence, and Liu Daqing could accept it, but she still felt very upset. She reached out, patting her son’s shoulder, "Son, you have to believe in miracles. You’re a big strong man; this minor ailment is nothing. You will definitely get better."

Wan Donglin was amazed, "Lady Daqing, your eyes are so red. This is so tough for you."

She wiped her eyes vigorously and patted her son’s shoulder hard, "You have to get better. As long as you’re healthy, I will agree to everything in the future."

Wan Donglin yelped, "Mom, your strength is just as formidable as before."

But then he was smiling and joking around, "Mom, are you serious? As long as I recover, you’ll agree to anything I ask?"

"Silly boy, when have I ever broken my word to you?"

"You’re right, Lady Daqing always keeps her promises; her word is her bond."

"Enough of your teasing. I’m going to find you a better doctor."

Liu Daqing turned to leave, only pausing at the door to wipe her eyes once more. From behind, Wan Donglin watched his mother. Her hair was now heavily streaked with white. Though she still stood tall and straight, she had truly aged.

On Monday, Yan Xixi made a point to arrive an hour early to avoid Huang Xiaojue. The day seemed to go smoothly, and her anxiety began to ease by the afternoon. But then, her phone rang.

Seeing Huang Xiaojue’s name on the screen, her heart pounded as she excused herself to take the call outside.

"Xixi, meet me on the roof of the eighteenth floor. I’m waiting for you."

Summoning her courage, Xixi arrived at the rooftop. Huang Xiaojue was already there, grinning broadly, "Xixi, I have to go to Shanghai for a meeting. I might be away for three or four days."

She could only manage a stammered reply before he reached out and wrapped her in a tight hug.

"Xixi, wait for me."

She didn’t know how to respond.

Luckily, he let her go and said with a carefree smile, "Xixi, don’t worry. I won’t put you in a difficult position at work. But don’t even think about quitting when I’m gone."

She replied hesitantly, "I won’t quit. But Xiaojue, I want to succeed based entirely on my own efforts."

"I know."

He promptly agreed, "I won’t reveal our relationship at the office, and I’ll give you enough space. Huang Ying once told me that you’re talented and have great potential; she thought very highly of you. I have faith in your abilities, too. Xixi, I won’t assist you because I know you don’t need anyone’s help."

A smile finally touched her lips. With that smile, it was as if spring had arrived and flowers bloomed. He suddenly hugged her and swiftly kissed her on the lips.

Yan Xixi was stunned, but he had already let go and was walking away with a smile.

She stood on the rooftop for a while. At that moment, her heart was surprisingly calm.

Near the end of work, Fu Mei walked in, her expression clouded. She clapped her hands, "Everyone, we have a new task."

"What task?"

"Mr. Liang, a major client from the East District, has been our partner for three years. But when it came time to renew our contract this year, he raised all kinds of hurdles. You all know why..."

Everyone looked at each other. The female coworker who had previously handled Mr. Liang’s company account had just resigned because she was pregnant. There were rumors that Mr. Liang was a womanizer, and nearly every woman he did business with ended up in his bed. Allegedly, this coworker had also had an intimate relationship with Mr. Liang, which was how she’d managed to maintain the long-term contract for three years without change.