Huang Kaifeng was stunned by Su Xian's sudden appearance, and then he put on a smile as if nothing had happened: "When did you come back? You appeared out of nowhere, and scared me! Have you finished your work?"
"I arrived in the morning." Su Xian walked over, sat on the sofa next to him, and fiddled with Huang Kaifeng's favorite ornaments.
"If you have nothing else to do, go back to your office. Why are you hanging around me?"
"Are you leaving?" He really treated her like a three-year-old child. He wanted to hide such a big thing from her. Even though Su Xian knew that Huang Kaifeng was trying to protect her, she was still angry. She was angry that Huang Kaifeng underestimated her righteousness.
"Oh, I forgot to tell you." He answered while packing his things, "My daughter keeps complaining that I don't accompany her. I'm fed up with her. I'm also tired from work, so I want to take a break for a while. You just work quietly here. Don't think that no one will take care of you after I leave."
"For now?" Although he was reluctant, he pretended to be indifferent. Su Xian was actually distressed, but he replied lightly: "Okay, that's great, I also want to rest for a while, let's rest together."
"What the hell is wrong with you?" Huang Kaifeng shouted angrily, "I'm going back home to accompany my daughter, where are you going?"
"I'm going after my husband."
Huang Kaifeng stopped packing and asked, "Why did you come back if you didn't catch the person?"
"What are you doing?" Su Xian walked over and carefully put the ornaments into the storage box. "First, they accuse you of a bad crime, and then transfer you to a branch company. It's called a personnel transfer, but in the eyes of others, it's a demotion. Not only is your position demoted, but your reputation has also been ruined. With your temper, there's no way you'll stay here. At least take me with you, so you won't be alone. Let's make room for the new paratrooper. I can guarantee that his ability is definitely not as good as yours. What are you doing here in a lousy company that doesn't know how to make the best use of your people!"
Huang Kaifeng laughed and said, "You make me feel like I'm going to die. At first I was as angry as you, but now I'm not angry anymore. When the bird is dead, the bow is put away. This is the normal operation throughout history. There's no need to be hard on yourself."
Su Xian walked away while waving his hands: "If you want to die, I won't accompany you. It's good to be alive. If you can't stay here, I'll find another place. With our abilities, we can't make a living anywhere. Wait for me, I'll write a resignation report, and we'll walk out of here with our heads held high, and not be bullied by this! Damn it!"
Huang Kaifeng was moved to tears by this rare swear word. He never thought that Su Xian would be so loyal to him. He was a man in his 40s and was very unwilling to have such a change. But now he felt much better because of the words of this girl. He knew that she never did anything impulsive. She also understood his thoughts. The decision to leave the company with him must have been made on the way.
Su Xian really did what he said. The keyboard was clacking away, and when he signed his name on the resignation report, he not only did not feel worried, but felt inexplicably relieved.
Xiao Ke pitifully blocked Su Xian's way, and the grown man almost cried: "Manager Su, please take me with you."
Su Xian almost forgot about this good boy: "If you leave again, we will become a group. Just stay here. You are doing well now. You can still do it without me."
"I can't." Xiao Ke didn't mind making himself look weak at all. He wanted to try to keep Su Xian.
Su Xian patted his arm and joked, "How can a man say he is incompetent? Silly boy, the new leader might be more suitable to lead you than me."
"I don't want to, I want to follow you." Xiao Ke clung to Su Xian like a child and held on to his arm tightly.
Su Xian smiled helplessly: "You are already an adult, don't give me these unnecessary things, do I have to take care of you for the rest of your life?"
"I just want to follow you." He sounded very determined.
"Why?"
"Because you're a good person."
Su Xian's smile was a bit sarcastic: "Good people? Unfortunately, the world cannot tolerate good people the most."
Xiao Ke refused to let go, and Su Xian was really helpless, so he could only use a delaying tactic: "How about this, you work here first, after all, you have a salary, and you don't have to worry about the lack of a normal life. After I get out and find a suitable place, I will find a way to let you go, okay?"
"Manager Su, you have to keep your word."
Looking at that trustful expression, Su Xian gritted his teeth and said, "Keep your word! When have I ever lied to you?"
Although she didn't know what to do next, nor what was waiting for her ahead, but since fate had arranged it this way, she didn't care. She had come this far from a newbie seven years ago, so this was nothing.
In the evening, Chen Biyu came to have dinner with them with a big belly, saying that she was celebrating the fact that both of them were unemployed. Su Xian was really worried that with such an unreliable mother, the baby in her belly would be led astray, but the group of people could only spoil her.
Li Yitian cooked the meal himself. The last time they had this meal was after the earthquake. At that time, Li Yitian said that it was a rare occasion for everyone to get together for a meal. Unexpectedly, not long after, they had this second meal together.
It was a pity that Zuo Yueyao was not there, whether it was the first time or the second time. Without Zuo Yueyao, it was like the most delicious main course was missing from the table, and Su Xian had no appetite.
After she came back, she sent Zuo Yueyao several text messages, but the other party did not reply. It seemed that the relationship that had just been thawed had frozen again. Su Xian lamented the mess in this world. There is nothing that will not happen, only what you can't think of.
For the first time, Huang Kaifeng took the initiative to drink a lot of wine, and no one tried to stop him. Seeing him smile and then become sad, everyone couldn't help feeling sad.
Facing unemployment at this awkward age, as a man who has two elderly people and children to support at home, anyone would feel stressed. But Su Xian knew that Huang Kaifeng was not under pressure. He was unwilling to accept that the achievements he had accumulated over the past decade would be used to support others.
Su Xian was also unwilling to give in.
Huang Kaifeng lay on the table for a while, and just when everyone thought he had fallen asleep, he suddenly raised his head. This movement scared Su Xian.
"Xian sister, let's do it ourselves, what do you think?"
This shout gave Su Xian goosebumps. Huang Kaifeng seemed to have returned to his youthful and high-spirited state. Although she had never thought about such a question, the determination and confidence in the other's eyes deeply stimulated her.
"Okay, do it yourself! Together!" With the resources in her hands, she didn't believe that she couldn't stand up!
Chen Biyu thought the two were drunk and that was why they were like that: "It's easy to say, but from setting up a company to running it, who knows how much hardship it takes. If you don't run it well, you will lose money. Don't let that happen and you have to pawn even your underwear."
The words sounded harsh, but they were indeed true. Su Xian thought about the savings in his bank card and wondered if his words just now were a bit impulsive.
Ren Shang slammed the table and said, "Well, it's just money. I have it. If you don't use a rich second-generation like me, it will be a waste. If you need money, just tell me. I will lend it to you anytime, without interest!"
For the first time, Lu Xiran felt that Ren Shang had a pretty good personality. At least when it came to friendship, he was never ambiguous. This was somewhat different from her usual impression of Ren Shang.
Everyone was of course happy to hear this, but Su Xian was more cautious and said to Ren Shang: "We are good friends now. Tell me the truth, is it you who took the money, or Zuo Yueyao?"
Everyone looked towards Ren Shang, making him feel a little embarrassed. He scratched his head and said, "Hey, I told Yao Yao that your husband is a mischievous person and he definitely won't believe it."
"What do you mean?" Lu Xiran was confused.
"After she left Yaoyao's place, Yaoyao called me and said that something happened to her. I didn't know what it was, but she told me that if she needed money, she should take the initiative to help."
Chen Biyu shuddered: "Oh my, why do I feel like Zuo Yueyao is a fortune teller? How did he know that Xianxian was going to use the money?"
Ren Shang shrugged, "Who knows? It's only when it comes to your sisters. He's very particular about everything. When we broke up, he said he didn't care anymore, but he still asked me to take care of it. He said I had to take care of everything. Even though he knew Wen He was a love rival, he didn't say a word when I went to help look for him when he disappeared."
As he spoke, Ren Shang sighed: "This guy, no matter how outstanding he is, once he meets the person he loves, he has no bottom line." While saying this, he winked at Lu Xiran, and Lu Xiran quickly lowered his head.
"Speaking of this, I almost forgot to ask you, what's the situation between you two now? Have you finally settled it?"
In fact, Su Xian didn't know how to answer Chen Biyu's question. Whether this matter was resolved or not was still up to Zuo Yueyao. When he thought of Zuo Yueyao's cold tone when he left, he felt that this matter might be in jeopardy again.
"It's my fault. If it weren't for me, you wouldn't have come back." Huang Kaifeng felt a little ashamed. "Xiao Ke, I told him again and again not to tell you, but he just ignored me."
"Fortunately he told me. I would have to wait until you left to find out. Then I really would not want to care about you. You made me only care about pursuing my own love and ignore our friendship for so many years. What would I become!" Until now, Su Xian has not felt a trace of regret: "If it weren't for you back then."
"Stop, stop, stop!" Huang Kaifeng interrupted impatiently: "Forget the old-fashioned talk. Don't use this kind of nonsense. It's annoying to listen to."
"Why are things always so unlucky for people?" Lu Xiran sighed softly, causing everyone to fall silent and then sigh. What Su Xian found funny was that it would have been fine if they just sighed, but he didn't know what Ren Shang was sighing about behind them.
When the conversation came to an end, Chen Biyu raised her glass and said, "No more talking. One day at a time, things will get better. Wait, that's not right! Oh my god, it hurts."
Li Yitian sat up in shock: "Wife, are you about to give birth?"
This sentence scared everyone so much that their alcohol evaporated. They were in a panic and almost bumped into each other. When the ambulance arrived and lifted the people into the car, they could clearly hear Chen Biyu yelling at Li Yitian: "You bastard! If anything happens to me, I will never let you go even if I become a ghost!"
The three people, who had no experience in this area, stood in a line after watching the ambulance speed away. Lu Xiran raised his head and asked Su Xian: "Xianxian, what should we do?"
Su Xian came back to his senses: "I'll call a designated driver."