CHAPTER 201: CHAPTER 201 BREAK THEM APART 4_1

Yan Xixi never dreamed it would be *her*. Caught again by that knife-like gaze, her heart hammered in her chest, and for a moment, she was utterly speechless.

"So it is you! I didn’t believe it at first, but you really are working in this company."

Gathering her courage, she asked, "Auntie... Are you looking for me for something?"

"Yan Xixi, how long have you been with this company?"

"Almost five months."

"How did you get in? Was it through Xiaojue’s influence?"

She raised her head, her voice gradually steadying. "No, I got in on my own merits. At that time, I didn’t know Xiaojue was also at this company."

Madam Huang laughed. This woman. Just listen to her—such pretty words. If her son wasn’t the general manager, could she have possibly gotten into a big company like this? If she were truly that capable, why couldn’t she find a decent job for all those years, instead working as a wine and tea shill? A born liar, through and through; every word out of her mouth is a fabrication.

But recalling her son’s many earnest requests, she refrained from saying anything harsh, stating coolly, "Xiaojue told us he has a girlfriend. I was a bit suspicious then, and coming to see for myself, it is indeed you. Since Xiaojue is set on you, it’s not our place to say much more. However, Yan Xixi, are you truly sincere in your feelings for Xiaojue?"

Meeting her gaze, Yan Xixi asked, "Auntie, if I said I am sincere, would you believe me?"

"Whether we believe you or not isn’t important; what’s important is that Xiaojue believes you. Honestly, I’ve never particularly liked you. But Xiaojue is adamant about you, so I can only hope that you will treat him sincerely in the future, take good care of him, prioritize him in all matters, and not betray the feelings he has for you."

Yan Xixi was greatly puzzled. Had Madam Huang actually relented just like that? This isn’t like her at all.

"Since you and Xiaojue have established your relationship, then, Yan Xixi, you should also do something for Xiaojue."

She asked, puzzled, "What can I do for Xiaojue?"

"Resign!"

Madam Huang stated without hesitation, "Since you’ve chosen to be with Xiaojue, you must resign as soon as possible. You surely know that office romances are a major taboo. Especially now, with Xiaojue in a critical phase of his career advancement, he has many responsibilities at the company and faces immense pressure. If your relationship becomes public, it will undoubtedly affect his prospects and lead colleagues to view him negatively. If you genuinely want what’s best for Xiaojue, you should resign immediately."

A loud BUZZ went through Yan Xixi’s mind. It wasn’t that she hadn’t considered resigning, but not now—not when she had just received her promotion and was brimming with confidence, ready to strive hard. To think, having her own office, a substantial annual salary... According to Huang Ying, in three to five years, she could afford a house and a car, living a wonderfully carefree life. Most importantly, all of this was earned through her own efforts, absolutely not by riding on Huang Xiaojue’s coattails.

Why should she be the one to give all this up so readily?

Madam Huang stared intently at the changing expressions on Yan Xixi’s face, her tone still light. "Xiaojue is constantly busy with his career, flying all over the country, and he can’t properly take care of his health. His father and I are willing to look after him. But our son is grown now, his wings have hardened, and he has his own ideas. He doesn’t want us fussing around him. We’re open-minded parents and don’t want to constantly nag our son. We hoped he would marry soon, partly so a woman could take good care of him. Yan Xixi, if you’re also busy with work all day, how will you have time to look after the home and Xiaojue? In a marriage, one person always has to make concessions. When weighing your career against Xiaojue’s, don’t you think you should be the one to resign?"